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 29, 2010, 4:41 pm

Pistons add V. Hamilton to training camp roster

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Pistons have added Vernon Hamilton to their training camp roster. Hamilton played in Switzerland last season. He was invited to training camp two seasons ago with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He also played 23 games in ... (Source: Fox 28 2010-09-28T21:49:17Z)

Octomom Nadya Suleman to sell bikini, bra to feed her 14 kids

Octomom Nadya Suleman is considering holding a yard sale and online auction at her Madonna Lane home in La Habra Saturday morning, selling items like the bikini she wore on the cover of tabloid magazines and an autographed nursing bra. Suleman, who faces ... (Source: Daily News and Analysis 2010-09-26T15:17:57Z)

'Mad Men' recap: Getting the house in order

Anyone who's made it through a season of "Mad Men" can tell you that everything really starts to get crazy around episode 10. That's when, after a steady drip-drip-drip, the floodgates start to open. Sunday night's episode, "Hand and Knees," ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-27T15:45:24Z)

Get your Big 12 tickets

11:42 a.m.: Tickets go on sale Thursday at 10 a.m. for the Big 12 championship game, scheduled for Dec. 4 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. According to the Big 12, tickets can be purchased through all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 800-745-3000 ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-09-28T23:50:59Z)

Karen Davidson hopes to sell team soon

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Detroit Pistons owner Karen Davidson said she's still hopeful a deal to sell the team can be done by the opening game in late October. Davidson didn't give any more details about the sale while appearing Thursday at a back-to-school ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-24T01:15:39Z)

JGBs up on report of more easing, demand solid at sale

TOKYO, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds gained on Tuesday, with a sale of two-year debt attracting the strongest demand in five years, after a report of possible further policy easing by Japan's central bank and as anxiety over Ireland's ... (Source: Finanz Nachrichten 2010-09-28T06:54:30Z)

JGBs gain, BOJ tankan adds to easing prospects

TOKYO, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds extended gains on Wednesday, with futures hitting a seven-year high, after a dour outlook in a key business sentiment survey added to prospects of more monetary easing, including a possible boost in bond ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-29T02:14:09Z)

JGBs surge, BOJ tankan adds to easing prospects

TOKYO, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds extended gains on Wednesday, with futures hitting a seven-year high, after a dour outlook in a key business sentiment survey added to prospects of more monetary easing, including a possible expansion of ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-09-29T06:46:09Z)

MGM Resorts stock rises as MGM China seeks initial public offering on Hong Kong Exchange

LAS VEGAS (AP) — MGM Resorts International is planning an initial public offering of its joint venture in China on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The Las Vegas-based casino company revealed its intentions in a regulatory filing Monday but did not give ... (Source: WHO-TV 2010-09-27T21:36:09Z)

Daihatsu to Supply TMC Toyota-brand Minivehicles

Tokyo, Sep 28, 2010 (JCN Newswire via COMTEX) -- Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. (Daihatsu) announce that Daihatsu is to supply minivehicles* to TMC on an original-equipment-manufacturer's basis for sale in Japan. Specifically ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-09-29T05:34:34Z)

Mad Men Recap: Help!

This week's Mad Men episode "Hand and Knees" got crazy. It was both terrific and traumatic, a rollercoaster of emotions, as all the positive motion forward was spun backwards and upside down. As the title suggestions, both SCDP and their characters are ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-09-28T19:54:45Z)

Wal-Mart expanding into Africa

Wal-Mart (WMT) is looking to expand into South Africa , offering to purchase Massmart Holdings for $4.25 billion. The discount behemoth said Monday it will pay $21.11 a share for Massmart, which operates 290 discount stores in 13 countries in sub-Saharan ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-09-27T21:43:19Z)

Wal-Mart Offers To Buy Massmart; South Africa's Largest Union Opposes

Bentonville, AR, United States (AHN) - The world's largest retailer intends to expand to the African continent with a proposed acquisition of Massmart Holdings. A South African union has already signaled it plans to fight the merger. Wal-Mart has made a ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-09-28T15:58:32Z)

'The Good Wife': Describe your behavior watching last night's steamy premiere

Ken Tucker has your critical take on last night's season 2 premiere of CBS' The Good Wife . I would like to zero in on your emotional — and physical — responses to two key scenes: The voicemail and the sex. (Watch both below. You're welcome!) Now ... (Source: Entertainment Weekly Online 2010-09-29T17:37:34Z)

MGM China Applies for Hong Kong Initial Share Sale

(Updates with MGM Resorts CEO comment in fourth paragraph.) Sept. 28 (Bloomberg) -- MGM China Holdings Ltd., the Macau venture between the biggest casino owner on the Las Vegas Strip and billionaire Stanley Ho's daughter, filed a preliminary application ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-28T23:15:11Z)

Detroit Pistons owner Karen Davidson says she's still hopeful on timeline to sell team

AUBURN HILLS, MICH. — Detroit Pistons owner Karen Davidson said she's still hopeful a deal to sell the team can be done by the opening game in late October. Davidson didn't give any more details about the sale while appearing Thursday at a back-to-school ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-24T13:54:26Z)

Writing The Good Wife: Art Imitates Life?

In the CBS drama, "The Good Wife," a scorned political spouse struggles with standing by her man, or pursuing her own dreams. It's an all-too-familiar political story, rife with sexuality, calculations and corruption. Series co-creators Robert and Michelle ... (Source: NPR News 2010-09-28T23:43:49Z)

MGM China Files Proposed Listing Application in Hong Kong

MGM China Holdings Ltd., a venture between the biggest casino owner on the Las Vegas Strip and billionaire Stanley Ho's daughter, filed a proposed listing application with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. MGM Resorts rose 5.4 percent to close at $11.25 in ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-28T01:32:23Z)

Wal-Mart's Plot: Divert Attention With Massmart Bid

The discount behemoth said on Monday it would pay $21.11 a share for Massmart, which operates 290 discount stores in 13 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, with most of business taking place in South Africa. But that bid could go over $5 billion if Massmart ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-09-27T19:12:59Z)

Treasury yields sink after consumer confidence data

Treasury yields sank Tuesday after a disappointing report on consumer sentiment boosted demand for the safety of government debt. Treasury yields were flat earlier in the day as investors geared up for the sale of $35 billion in 5-year notes midday. But ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-28T15:51:22Z)

Investors take 5-year Treasurys at 1.26 percent yield, amid expectations of a Fed move

NEW YORK — An auction of U.S. government bonds drew a record low interest rate for the second straight day. The Treasury sold $35 billion in five-year notes at a yield of 1.26 percent on Tuesday, the lowest yield on record for a sale of new notes ... (Source: Republic 2010-09-28T21:56:27Z)

Yard sale, auction raises $2,600 for octuplets mom

LA HABRA - Nadya Suleman made $2,600 at her yard sale/auction this weekend, and it's not over yet. You can still bid on her personal items until midnight tonight. The auction can be found by clicking on Rick.com and then on the "Dees Sleaze" tab. Items ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-28T02:15:20Z)

Octuplets' mom to sell bikini, bra at yard sale

Nadya Suleman is planning to hold a yard sale and online auction at her Madonna Lane home in La Habra Saturday morning, selling items like the bikini she wore on the cover of tabloid magazines and an autographed nursing bra. Update: Suleman cashing in at ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-26T02:39:11Z)

Pacquiao vs. Margarito Tickets on Sale Tomorrow

We've received word this morning that tickets for the Pacquiao vs. Margarito bout, scheduled for Nov. 13 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, will go on sale tomorrow. Tickets are priced at $700, $500, $300, $200, $100, and $50 and can be picked up at ... (Source: 411mania.com 2010-09-17T17:01:41Z)

Toyota to sell Daihatsu-made minicars from fall 2011

TOKYO, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp said on Tuesday its majority-held unit Daihatsu Motor Co will supply it with three 660cc minivehicle models for sale under the Toyota brand in Japan. The first will be supplied in autumn 2011 and Toyota expects ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-09-28T08:13:15Z)

'Mad Men' Season 4 Episode 10 'Hands and Knees'

In "Mad Men" Season 4 Episode 10 "Hands and Knees," it looks like the firm is going to get a big, fat contract with North American Aviation. Unfortunately, along with the contract comes mortal peril for Don Draper. The first hint of trouble comes when a ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-27T15:31:05Z)

Will Manny Pacquiao vs Antonio Margarito Exceed Joshua Clottey? Bob Arum Answers ...

Tickets for the Manny Pacquiao-Antonio Margarito fight on November 13th at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas went on sale last weekend. When asked how they are selling, Arum stated, "Strong. We have just under a 1,000 tickets on the floor left. We ... (Source: Doghouseboxing.com 2010-09-29T06:31:50Z)

The Good Wife Season 2 Episode 1 controls!

Watch The Good Wife Season 2 Episode 1 now! The title of the episode is "Taking Control". This show is very funny and exciting! The link below is the full video in high definition format. No need to go anywhere because this site will give you the 100% ... (Source: TV.com 2010-09-29T20:07:53Z)

Treasuries Rise as Five-Year Notes Sold at Record Low Yield

Sept. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Treasuries gained as the government's $35 billion sale of five-year notes drew the lowest yield since the government began quarterly sales of the securities in 1976. The yield on the current five-year note fell to the lowest level ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-28T19:18:58Z)

Toyota To Sell Daihatsu-made Minicars In Japan To Boost Sales - Update

(RTTNews) - Automaker Toyota Motor Corp. (TM: News ) said Tuesday that it will start selling minivehicles produced by its subsidiary Daihatsu Motor Co. Ltd. under the Toyota brand for sale in Japan. The company thus becomes the last of Japan's automakers ... (Source: RTT News 2010-09-29T02:21:18Z)

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