Deals of the Hour

Trying to find out what's the deal with the world, tracking what's on sale and who's talking about it on Twitter. Update hourly.

Deals of the Hour / November 11, 2010, 5:40 am

Free Coffee at Brueggers

Get your buzz on. Today is free coffee day at participating Brueggers. Stop by anytime before 2 p.m. for a cup of joe on the house. (Donations accepted for the Children's Miracle Network.) In the Hartford area, Bruegger's Bagels are in Avon, West Hartford ... (Source: Hartford Courant (blog) 2010-11-10T09:31:06Z)

Sara Lee slims down in bakery sale to Bimbo

NEW YORK Sara Lee is cutting the apron strings on its unit that bakes bread, selling it to Mexican bakery giant Grupo Bimbo for $959 million as it looks to concentrate more on its coffee and meat businesses. The maker of Jimmy Dean sausages and Sara Lee ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-11-09T20:16:32Z)

Sara Lee to sell bakery unit to Grupo Bimbo for $959 million

Sara Lee Corp. is cutting the apron strings on its struggling North American bread-making business, agreeing to sell it to Mexican baking giant Grupo Bimbo for $959 million. The deal would make Grupo Bimbo the largest baker in the U.S. It also marks Sara ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-10T00:27:04Z)

60-second review: Samsung Galaxy Tab

Hold on to your touch screens. The first serious competitor to Apple's iPad has arrived. The Samsung Galaxy Tab is a 7-inch touch-screen tablet computer that runs on Google's Android operating system. The model with 3G connectivity and Wi-Fi has a ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-11-11T07:49:42Z)

Treasuries Fluctuate After 30-Year Sale, Fed Debt-Buying Plans

Nov. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Treasuries fluctuated after 30-year bond yields touched a six-month high following lower-than- average demand at a $16 billion auction. The 30-year bond auction drew a yield of 4.32 percent, compared with the average forecast of 4 ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-10T20:43:58Z)

AirTran Unveils 48-Hour Atlanta Fare Sale - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Thursday, AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (AAI: News ), announced the launch of a special two-day, $53 sale for 21 cities to and from Atlanta. The company stated that the sale focuses on the city where the airline ... (Source: RTT News 2010-11-11T09:37:04Z)

Treasuries Pare Post-Sale Losses as Fed Unveils Buying Schedule

Nov. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Treasuries erased declines after the Federal Reserve announced plans for 18 open-market operations to buy $105 billion of debt during the next 30 days as it expands its policy of quantitative easing. Thirty-year bonds earlier ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-10T19:10:55Z)

Mo. lottery winner is accused of trying to sell infant in Florida

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. • A Florida woman recently accused of trying to sell her infant grandson for $75,000 is apparently the same woman who hit a $1 million Missouri lottery jackpot two years ago with lucky numbers picked at a Hazelwood gas station. Patty ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-11-11T12:00:14Z)

Baby koala in stable condition, vets say

The joey, named Frodo, was found next to its dead mother, who was also shot several times, in an attack near Kenilworth in the Sunshine Coast hinterland a week ago. About 15 pellets were found scattered in Frodo, including one lodged in her skull. Seven of ... (Source: News.com.au 2010-11-11T09:08:26Z)

FDLE: Daughter Of Woman Who Tried To Sell Grandson Arrested

WPBF.com The daughter of a Holly Hill woman accused of trying to sell her 8-week-old grandson was arrested Tuesday. Stephanie Fleming, 22, of Bradenton, was charged with illegal sale or surrender of a child. Fleming's 45-year-old mother, Patty Bigbee, and ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-10T12:08:35Z)

FDLE: Woman Tried To Sell 8-Week-Old Grandson

WPBF.com Florida Department of Law Enforcement agents arrested on Friday a Holly Hill woman who they said attempted to sell her 8-week old grandson. Patty Bigbee, 45, was taken to the Volusia County Jail and charged with illegal sale or surrender of a ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-09T00:13:56Z)

Maury Island mine may become park if sale goes through

After more than a decade of fighting, environmental groups and King County have reached agreement with the owners of a controversial sand and gravel mine on Maury Island to buy the property and turn it into a park. But the would-be purchasers still haven't ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-11-10T05:27:43Z)

Elaborate deal turns Maury Mine into a park

SEATTLE -- For the last decade a dark legal cloud has hung over a stretch of Maury Island waterfront. But Wednesday, the sun came out. A deal was announced that put to rest a major dispute over plans to resume mining at the site. The owner of an old sand ... (Source: KING-5 2010-11-11T02:49:03Z)

AirTran Airways Launches 48-Hour Atlanta Fare Sale

ORLANDO, Fla. , Nov. 11, 2010 -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a special two-day, $53* sale for 21 cities to and from Atlanta . The sale focuses on the city where the airline operates the world's ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-11-11T09:58:33Z)

County announces deal to purchase Glacier Northwest mine site for $36 million

Sharon Nelson, a state lawmaker who's been battling Glacier Northwest's expansion plans on Maury Island for more than a decade, teared up shortly before a news conference Wednesday announcing King County's anticipated purchase of the 236-acre mine site ... (Source: Bainbridge Island Review 2010-11-11T01:44:37Z)

Free coffee giveaway for children's hospital

Free coffee was up for grabs at Bruegger's Bagels restaurants around the Capital Region Wednesday. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 14 local chain outlets gave out free medium coffees, to encourage people to donate their spare change to the Children's Hospital at ... (Source: WXXA 2010-11-10T22:38:30Z)

Amazon.com Irks Users Over Pedophile Guide Sale, Defends Move

(Bloomberg)—Amazon.com Inc., the world's largest online retailer, sparked user anger over its sale of a book that bills itself as a guide for pedophiles. "The Pedophile's Guide to Love and Pleasure," written and published by Phillip R. Greaves, has been ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-11T05:12:13Z)

Baby koala shot 15 times, left for dead

QUEENSLAND, Australia (KABC) -- There is outrage in Australia after a baby koala was shot 15 times and left for dead. The 16-month-old female joey was found alongside her mother, who had been killed. The young koala was critically injured with a fractured ... (Source: KABC 2010-11-11T01:01:40Z)

Amazon.com's sale of 'pedophile guide' irks users

Amazon.com has sparked user anger over its sale of a book that bills itself as a guide for pedophiles. "The Pedophile's Guide to Love and Pleasure," an electronic book written and published by Phillip R. Greaves, has been on sale since Oct. 28, according ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-11-11T06:02:19Z)

Amazon Backing Down? 'Pedophile Guide' Listing Unavailable After Outrage

An e-book for sale on Amazon.com entitled "The Pedophile's Guide to Love and Pleasure," was no longer available from the retailer late Wednesday after shocked consumers across the nation called for a boycott. The title, authored by Phillips Greaves, was ... (Source: FOX News 2010-11-11T12:36:02Z)

Sotheby's: Pink diamond sale should set record

(AP) - Sotheby's says it expects a rare pink diamond to set a new world record price next week for a jewel sold at auction. The auction house estimates the "fancy intense pink" 24.78 carat gem will sell for between $27million and $38 million. The previous ... (Source: Crain's New York Business 2010-11-10T20:29:39Z)

November Deals of The Day: FREE Coffee & $5 Pizza

November 8: FREE Coffee! Get it two ways! Bruegger's Bagels is giving everyone a FREE medium coffee TODAY until 2pm. Borders Books has a FREE Coffee/Tea coupon for its members TODAY and Thursday. It's free to become a member (just go in store to sign-up ... (Source: digtriad.com 2010-11-10T16:11:58Z)

Baby koala found shot 15 times

BEERWAH, Australia (CNN/ABC AUSTRALIA) - A baby koala is in a critical condition after being shot 15 times at Jimna, west of the Sunshine Coast. The female joey was operated on at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital after it was found next to its dead ... (Source: WOOD 2010-11-10T14:03:07Z)

Treasurys Fall After Tepid 30-Year Sale

NEW YORK—Treasurys extended Wednesday's decline after a lukewarm $16 billion sale of 30-year government bonds. The sale, the last leg of this week's $72 billion in new government debt supply, garnered the smallest demand since November 2009. The 30-year ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-10T17:37:52Z)

T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Tab on sale now

Tempted by a Galaxy Tab this morning? T-Mobile USA has thrown open sales for the 7-inch Android tablet, with the price of entry being $399.99 with a new, two-year agreement or $599.99 contract-free. As for the data plan, T-Mobile has two options. $24.99 ... (Source: ANDROID COMMUNITY.COM 2010-11-11T10:20:01Z)

Samsung Galaxy Tab Already On Sale at T-Mobile USA

Wireless carrier T-Mobile USA is the first operator in the United States to have made the Android-based Samsung Galaxy Tab available for purchase on its airwaves. Starting today, all those T-Mobile customers interested in the acquisition of this device can ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-11-10T13:41:38Z)

Pink diamond could set sales record

GENEVA -- A rare pink diamond goes on auction next week -- and Sotheby's says the gem could set a world record if it sells for its estimated price of $27 million to $38 million . The 24.78-carat gem, described as "fancy intense pink," would top the ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-11-11T05:05:03Z)

Sara Lee cuts carbs, is selling its bread business

Sara Lee Corp. is cutting the apron strings on its struggling North American bread-making business, selling it to Mexican baking giant Grupo Bimbo for $959 million. The deal makes Grupo Bimbo the largest baker in the U.S. It also marks Sara Lee's last ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-09T21:20:57Z)

"Pink champagne" diamond star lot at Geneva sales

GENEVA (Reuters) – A rare pink diamond could set a world record next week in a revived international market chasing strong prices for top quality jewels, auction firm Sotheby's said on Wednesday. The standout stone, estimated at $27-38 million, is among ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-11-10T17:59:20Z)

AirTran Airways Launches 48-Hour Baltimore/Washington Super Sale

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 11, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- AirTran Airways , a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a 48-hour super sale for travel to all of the airline's destinations to and from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-11T10:12:52Z)

Blog Archive