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 24, 2010, 12:41 pm

Target to start carrying iPad in October

MINNEAPOLIS — Target says it will begin carrying six models of Apple's iPad, starting at $499. The nation's second-largest discount chain says it will start selling touchscreen tablet computer Oct. 3. The iPad ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-24T17:57:48Z)

Queen 'cedes control of finances' to govt

LONDON (AFP) – Queen Elizabeth II has been forced to give up the ultimate control of her finances to the government under a deal agreed in 2006 and kept secret until now, reports said Thursday. The ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-21T23:59:17Z)

Due-or-Dye situation; Sox 4 A's 3; If Konerko doesn't get a deal he finds ...

If it was up to hitting coach Greg Walker, Paul Konerko would get a new deal to stay with the White Sox , finish his career on the South Side, then have a bronze statue on that outfield concourse at U.S ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-09-23T20:29:19Z)

Sign of the times: Lehman Bros sign, artworks, up for UK auction as creditors ...

LONDON (AP) — For sale: a sign of the times. Christie's is auctioning off the 10 foot-long (3 meter-long) sign that adorned the European headquarters of Lehman Brothers , along with paintings, furniture ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-24T19:02:14Z)

'Canes defense riding high after strong start

There was a play in Miami's one-sided win over Pittsburgh where linebackers Colin McCarthy and Sean Spence ended up tackling each other, and still managed to deal the Panthers an 18-yard loss.That's how it's going ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-24T17:43:29Z)

Queen Elizabeth II cedes control of finances: reports

Queen Elizabeth II has been forced to give up the ultimate control of her finances to the British government under a deal agreed in 2006 and kept secret until now, reports said Thursday. The revelation ... (Source: MSN Philippines News 2010-09-23T14:31:24Z)

Vincent Jackson Trade? Agent: Deals in Place, but No Jackson Trade

SAN DIEGO (AP) - The agent for holdout Vincent Jackson says he had deals in place with multiple teams but the San Diego Chargers couldn't agree to compensation for the Pro Bowl wide receiver. Neil Schwartz ... (Source: KSAX 2010-09-22T21:06:18Z)

Hertz Declares Its Dollar Thrifty Bid 'Best and Final'

Hertz Global Holdings is standing by its deal to acquire the Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group , even after the Avis Budget Group unveiled on Thursday what it described as a significantly higher offer ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-09-24T16:24:45Z)

'Pubic Schools' Billboard Is a Major Misspelling

(Sept. 23) -- The city of South Bend, Ind., must be very proud of the sex ed classes in its schools. The spelling classes, not so much. A billboard designed to promote South Bend's public school system ended up ... (Source: AOL News 2010-09-24T00:11:13Z)

College Football: Hurricanes strike down Pitt

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Jacory Harris directed quick-strike touchdown drives to start each half, threw a pair of touchdown passes and effectively shook off one of the worst games of his Miami career. Didn't ... (Source: HometownAnnapolis.com 2010-09-24T15:56:07Z)

Queen tried to get funds aimed at Britain's poorest to pay for heating at ...

LONDON - A government fund intended to provide subsidized heating to low-income Britons got some interest from an unexpected source: Queen Elizabeth II, who wanted help paying the bills at Buckingham Palace. The ... (Source: Macleans 2010-09-24T19:23:42Z)

Emerging Stocks Set for Weekly Gain on Petrobras Sale, U.S.

Emerging-market stocks rose, headed for a fourth week of gains, after Brazil's Petroleo Brasileiro SA set a global record for a share sale and reports indicated the world's biggest and fourth-largest ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-24T15:41:48Z)

Lehman stuff to be auctioned in UK

LONDON — For sale: it's a sign of the times. Christie's is auctioning off the 10 foot-long sign that adorned the European headquarters of Lehman Brothers, along with paintings, furniture and other objects from the offices of the collapsed investment ... (Source: Khaleej Times 2010-09-24T19:02:14Z)

Getting defensive: No. 19 Miami's defense is showing early season glimpses of ...

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – There was a play in Miami's one-sided win over Pittsburgh where linebackers Colin McCarthy and Sean Spence ended up tackling each other, and still managed to deal the Panthers an 18 ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-24T17:43:29Z)

Avis Shakes Up Hertz-Dollar Thrifty Deal

Not taking "non-negotiable and final" for an answer, Avis strikes back in rental car bidding war. The offer comes a few weeks after Dollar Thrifty and Hertz announced they had agreed on a deal worth $1.4 ... (Source: Forbes 2010-09-23T17:23:12Z)

Due-or-Dye situation

OAKLAND, Calif. -- If it was up to hitting coach Greg Walker, Paul Konerko would get a new deal to stay with the White Sox, finish his career on the South Side, then have a bronze statue on that outfield ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-09-23T04:58:44Z)

Vincent Jackson not dealt by deadline

The San Diego Chargers have rejected several trade offers for wide receiver Vincent Jackson , letting the Wednesday deadline to trade him pass without making a deal. The NFL and the NFL Players Association ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-23T01:09:41Z)

Hertz stays firm on Dollar Thrifty offer

Hertz Global Holdings said on Friday it would not raise further its offer for Dollar Thrifty, a day after rival Avis Budget outbid Hertz again in the battle for gaining control over the smaller car rental firm. In a statement, Hertz said its raised bid ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-24T18:26:26Z)

California Sends Colbert to Congress to Do Its Dirty Work

Congress was forced to deal with the political ramblings of comedian Stephen Colbert Friday and some members were not happy about it. Those angry pols can thank the Bay Area for their morning dose of sarcasm. Colbert was in full character as the famed self ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-24T19:09:23Z)

Lehman Brothers Art To Be Auctioned At Sotheby's

Investment bank Lehman Brothers failed more than two years ago. On Saturday, the modern art collection of Lehman's goes on the auction block at Sotheby's in New York. The sale is expected to net about $10 ... (Source: NPR News 2010-09-24T18:26:26Z)

Agent: Deals in place, but no Jackson trade

SAN DIEGO — The agent for holdout Vincent Jackson says he had deals in place with multiple teams but the San Diego Chargers couldn't agree to compensation for the Pro Bowl wide receiver. Neil Schwartz ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-09-23T00:19:34Z)

Petrobras Raises $70 Billion as Investors See Growth

(Updates share price in 10th paragraph.) Sept. 24 (Bloomberg) -- Petroleo Brasileiro SA, Brazil's state-controlled oil producer, raised as much as $70 billion in the world's largest share sale as ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-24T19:09:23Z)

Worst billboard typo ever?

Four people proofread the ad. Four dirty, dirty minded people. In the end, it was Indiana drivers who spotted the problem. A cringe-inducing absence appeared this week in the middle of a billboard ad touting South ... (Source: Toronto Star 2010-09-24T17:43:29Z)

Today is National Punctuation Day

Comedian and "Colbert Report" host Stephen Colbert is scheduled to testify before a House Judiciary Committee on Friday. Colbert and United Farm Workers President Arturo S. Rodriguez will attempt to show ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-23T22:52:29Z)

Konerko wants to keep playing, won't force it

OAKLAND -- In Greg Walker's perfect world, Paul Konerko will get a new deal to stay with the White Sox, finish his career on the South Side, and then have a bronze statue in his likeness on that outfield concourse of ... (Source: Post-Tribune 2010-09-23T09:02:07Z)

Will The iPad Save Christmas for Retailers?

NEW YORK ( TheStreet ) -- Retailers are looking to cash in on Apple's ( TGT ) success with the iPad, as Target ( TGT ) becomes the latest retailer to stock the device. The discounter said on Friday that it ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-09-24T16:24:45Z)

Colbert delivers the whole truthiness' to Congress

WASHINGTON -- Colbert Nation came to Capitol Hill on Friday, turning a hearing on the contentious issue of illegal immigrant employment into an extended skit for the Comedy Central television host. Rep ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-09-24T18:55:04Z)

Brazil oil company Petrobras aims at offshore reserves with $70B stock offer ...

BIG DEAL: Petroleo Brasileiro SA , or Petrobras, Brazil's state-run energy company, raised $70 billion through the sale of more than 4 billion common and preferred shares in Brazil and the U.S. BIG OIL ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-24T18:19:17Z)

Target selling the iPad starting Oct. 3

Here are some details on Target selling the iPad, starting Oct. 3. Apparently, Target credit card holders will be able to apply their five percent discount on the purchase. Many analysts predict as the ... (Source: Weblogs.baltimoresun.com 2010-09-24T17:14:51Z)

Comic Stephen Colbert fills the seats at House hearing

W ASHINGTON — Taking his blowhard comedy act to Congress, Stephen Colbert told lawmakers that a day picking beans alongside illegal immigrants convinced him that farm work is "really, really hard." "It turns out — and I did not know this — most soil ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-24T18:55:04Z)

Blog Archive