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 / September 12, 2010, 7:41 am

National ticker, September 11

... plans to buy two-thirds of electricity generated by a proposed wind turbine project in Readsboro and Searsburg. The project would start operating in 2012. The Deerfield Wind project would include 15 wind turbines, (Source: Inland Valley Daily Bulletin 2010-09-11T03:39:55Z)

NYC auction to offer Bulgari ring with 10.95-carat vivid blue diamond, could sell ...

... vivid blue diamond ever to come to auction. Its jewelry expert, Rahul Kadakia (rah-HOOL' ka-DAH'-kee-uh), says ... It was designed by Italian luxury jeweler Bulgari and purchased for $1 million in 1972 by a ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-10T16:55:40Z)

NBA Saturday: Hands Off Joakim Noah

... Joakim Noah - Earlier this week, reports surfaced that the Chicago Bulls were having internal conversations about including Joakim Noah in a package for Carmelo Anthony ... million contract extension nearly two ... (Source: Hoops World 2010-09-11T08:19:05Z)

CVPS reaches deal to purchase wind power

READSBORO — Central Vermont Public Service announced Thursday it reached an agreement to buy two-thirds of the electricity generated by the proposed Deerfield Wind project in Readsboro and Searsburg. The ... (Source: Times-Argus 2010-09-11T03:11:17Z)

Israeli PM: Palestinian recognition of Israel's Jewish character crucial for ...

Israel's prime minister touched a raw nerve with the Palestinians on Sunday by demanding they recognize Israel as a Jewish state — something they have long rejected. Benjamin Netanyahu ... Veteran Palestinian ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-12T13:11:23Z)

Rumor: Joakim Noah and Chicago Bulls close on extension?

After chatter kicked up on Thursday that the Bulls could include Joakim Noah in a possible deal for Carmelo Anthony, ESPN.com's Marc Stein provided some updates on Friday morning. "Be advised that the Bulls are ... (Source: Hoop Vibes 2010-09-11T07:00:21Z)

Bankruptcy judge won't allow new Sea Island offer

(AP) BRUNSWICK, Ga. - A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge refused to permit a late bid of about $199 million for the Sea Island Co. Judge John Dalis on Thursday rebuffed the offer by Starwood Capital Group ... (Source: WNYT 2010-09-10T14:46:49Z)

Chicago Bulls, Joakim Noah Working On Extension?

Chicago Bulls, Joakim Noah Working On Extension? 09/10/10 11:25 am Joakim Noah to Be Involved In Melo Deal? 09/09/10 4:56 pm Carmelo Anthony Wants to Be Dealt To The Chicago 09/09/10 1:33 pm Fantasy NBA 2010: "Don't Sleep ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-09-10T15:36:56Z)

Student Creates YouTube Instant and Gets Job Offer Via Twitter

Just do what Stanford University student Feross Aboukhadijeh ... launch of Google Instant started the wheels turning in Aboukhadijeh's head and it didn't take him long to write the code for YouTube Instant. (Source: Gather.com 2010-09-11T16:11:32Z)

Greenbrier to bring back 'Tribute to the Virginias' room offer this winter

The Greenbrier resort says it will bring back its "Tribute to the Virginias ... Rooms at the four-star southeastern West Virginia resort normally start at around $275. Greenbrier owner Jim Justice says the package ... (Source: Canada East 2010-09-10T17:31:28Z)

California Borough Police Chief On Leave After Citizenship Flap

Officials with the California Borough council said acting Police Chief Tracy Vitale is on administrative leave while she deals with questions regarding her U.S. citizenship. A council member said the move was made ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-10T14:53:59Z)

Google Maps and Images Get the (Unofficial) Instant Treatment

riffing off of Google's official Google Instant app and Stanford student Feross Aboukhadijeh's YouTube Instant spinoff. Just like their predecessors, Google Maps Instant and Google Images Instant display search ... (Source: Mashable.com 2010-09-11T21:26:30Z)

Former LFO member Rich Cronin dies at 36 after struggles with leukemia, stroke

NEW YORK — Rich Cronin ... setbacks including leukemia and a stroke. He was 36. Cronin — who co-wrote "Summer Girls," LFO's biggest hit — died in a Boston hospital Wednesday, former bandmate Brad Fischetti said. " (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-10T09:53:20Z)

Vt. utility plans to purchase power from wind project

READSBORO, Vt. -- Central Vermont Public Service announced Thursday it would purchase 20 megawatts of wind power from a planned 15-turbine wind project in Readsboro and Searsburg. CVPS President Bob Young ... (Source: North Adams Transcript 2010-09-11T04:22:52Z)

Bankruptcy judge won't allow new Sea Island offer

A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge refused to permit a late bid of about $199 million for the Sea Island Co. Judge John Dalis on Thursday rebuffed the offer by Starwood Capital Group, which dropped out of the initial ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-10T14:32:30Z)

Bell Canada parent BCE says Winter Olympics helped push ahead deal to buy CTV

... CTV television network by telecom giant BCE Inc. ``The penny dropped at the Olympics,'' BCE chief executive George Cope said Friday ... and another 20 per cent to the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan. It retains a ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-09-11T09:02:02Z)

California Borough Police Chief On Leave After Citizenship Dispute

CALIRFORNIA, Pa. -- A police chief in Washington County is off the job, at least for a while, while investigators try to determine whether she is a U.S. citizen. Tracy Vitale is the acting police chief in ... (Source: WPXI 2010-09-10T14:18:11Z)

Rich Cronin, lead singer of band LFO, dies of leukemia at 36

... Rich Cronin, the lead singer and songwriter for the band LFO who wrote — and rapped — about Abercrombie & Fitch on the catchy 1999 hit "Summer Girls," has died of complications of leukemia ... Brad ... (Source: Bend Bulletin 2010-09-11T10:56:34Z)

Rare vivid blue diamond up for sale at NYC auction

... is the largest triangular-shaped fancy vivid blue diamond ... Kadakia described him as "someone with a very, very keen eye" who purchased the ring for $1 million from Italian luxury jeweler Bulgari in Rome in ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-10T19:47:28Z)

Canadian conglomerate strikes major media merger

... CTV's more conventional media powerhouse together with Bell's forward-moving media platforms. Bell President/CEO George Cope explained his company ... Ontario Teachers Pension Plan; and Torstar Corporation. (Source: Radio Business Report 2010-09-11T16:54:29Z)

Bankruptcy judge rejects late bid for Sea Island

but Starwood made a new offer after Sea Island filed for Chapter 11 protection on Aug. 10. Judge John Dalis on Thursday said it would be inappropriate to let Starwood come in with a late bid, and that it would have ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-10T15:36:56Z)

BCE to takes full control of CTV, Thomson to regain control of Globe and Mail

BCE said it obtained 100 percent ownership of CTV television for $1.3-billion ... the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan and Toronto Star owner Torstar Corp. BCE chief executive George Cope said it will enhance BCE's ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-10T20:51:54Z)

Stanford student creates YouTube Instant, gets job offer from YouTube CEO

Stanford student Feross Aboukhadijeh, in a nod to the recent unveiling of Google Instant , has created a real-time search engine for YouTube videos — and it's caught the attention of YouTube CEO Chad ... (Source: Venturebeat.com 2010-09-10T20:44:44Z)

Greenbrier to repeat discount room offer

The discount "Tribute to the Virginias" packages will be available for ... Jim Justice, said the discount packages are a way of celebrating the success of The Greenbrier Classic PGA golf tournament and the opening of ... (Source: Charleston Gazette 2010-09-09T23:59:12Z)

Rare Vivid Blue Diamond At NYC Auction

... fancy vivid blue diamond they've ever graded, Kadakia said. Kadakia described the European collector as "someone with a very, very keen eye" who purchased the ring for $1 million from Italian luxury jeweler ... (Source: myfoxny.com 2010-09-10T18:57:22Z)

Calif. Borough Chief on Leave After Citizenship Flap

Officials with the California Borough council said acting Police Chief Tracy Vitale is on administrative leave while she deals with questions regarding her U.S. citizenship. A council member said the move was made ... (Source: Officer.com 2010-09-10T15:51:15Z)

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, Palestinian Pres. Mahmoud Abbas agree to outline Mideast peace deal

WASHINGTON (AP) — Israeli and Palestinian leaders agreed Thursday to produce a framework for a permanent peace deal and to hold a second round of direct talks this month, a modest achievement reached ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-09-02T18:09:35Z)

The Greenbrier To Again Offer 'Tribute' Rates This Winter

AP) - The Greenbrier resort says it will bring back its "Tribute to the Virginias ... at the four-star southeastern West Virginia resort normally start at around $275. Greenbrier owner Jim Justice says the package ... (Source: Virginian Review 2010-09-10T20:37:35Z)

Israeli-Palestinian talks: no breakthroughs, but a way forward

WASHINGTON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas achieved no jaw-dropping breakthroughs as they relaunched direct peace talks Thursday with a ... (Source: Minnpost.com 2010-09-03T14:26:29Z)

Rich Cronin, lead singer of boy band LFO, dies of leukemia at 36

... Rich Cronin, the lead singer and songwriter for the band LFO who wrote - and rapped about Abercrombie & Fitch - on the catchy 1999 hit "Summer Girls," has died of complications of leukemia ... with Brad Fischetti. (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-09-10T00:34:59Z)

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