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 6, 2010, 11:40 pm

Jenson Button escapes armed attack in Brazil

Here's what we know. Reigning Formula One world champion Jenson Button has survived an armed attack on the vehicle in which he, his father, trainer and manager were being transported back to their hotel in Sao Paulo, Brazil after Saturday's qualifying ... (Source: Autoblog 2010-11-07T06:07:04Z)

Guinea president sets 'final' runoff election date for November 7

Conakry, Guinea (CNN) -- Guinea's interim president, Gen. Sekouba Konate, on Wednesday set the date of the country's much-delayed presidential runoff election for November 7, a day after the nation's prime minister said voters would go to the polls on ... (Source: CNN 2010-10-28T10:58:06Z)

Former TV host Gary Collins gets court date

ACKSON, Miss. -- A Dec. 9 court date has been set for actor and former TV host Gary Collins, who was cited for allegedly leaving the scene of a car accident in Mississippi. Jackson police officer Colendula Green said an arrest warrant was prepared for ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-05T16:25:03Z)

The Secrets Behind Black Friday Leaks

Word is already out: Black Friday sales, which traditionally begin the Friday after Thanksgiving, have been leaked to websites and news outlets throughout the country. If you want to find out what discounts your favorite store is offering, chances are that ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-02T18:44:37Z)

UPDATED: More than 1,900 join anti-bullying Facebook page created in memory of late ...

A Facebook page simply titled "Cassidy Joy Andel" has become a virtual anti-bullying rally point for more than 1,900 people. "Create T-shirts! Pass them out and tell her story," one post read. "And maybe start taking control and make consequences ... (Source: Grand Forks Herald 2010-11-06T03:02:08Z)

Facebook 'Deals' lets businesses big and small offer discounts, rewards

NEW YORK, N.Y. - People who use Facebook to "check in" to their favourite restaurants or shops can now expect to see rewards and discounts from companies looking to drum up business and lure in loyal customers. Facebook is looking to bridge online ... (Source: Brandon Sun 2010-11-03T20:23:39Z)

Google to make more deals like YouTube, DoubleClick

Google is likely to buy more companies about the size of YouTube and DoubleClick, its two largest acquisitions, to help offer more online services, said the company's head of mergers and acquisitions. "The world changes really quickly, and companies that ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-06T16:23:52Z)

This year, stores push Black Friday into October

Attention bargain shoppers! It is October -- and Black Friday specials are here. The year's most popular discount shopping event, referring to the Friday after Thanksgiving, is arriving ahead of Halloween this year with some promotions beginning this week ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-29T17:59:15Z)

UO president to undergo prostate cancer surgery

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — University of Oregon President Richard Lariviere has been diagnosed with prostate cancer but is expected to make a full recovery following surgery scheduled later this month. University officials said Friday the cancer was detected ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-06T15:40:55Z)

Discounts offered in Facebook check-in 'Deals'

If you use Facebook to "check in" to your favorite restaurants or shops, you can now expect to see rewards and discounts from companies looking to drum up business and lure in loyal customers. Facebook is looking to bridge online advertising with people's ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-05T07:42:30Z)

Von Pinnon: Dismissing Facebook info like sticking head in sand

On several instances in recent years, The Forum has fielded complaints from readers and even some fellow journalists upset with us for using or quoting in stories information from Facebook and other social media sites. On several instances in recent years ... (Source: INFORUM 2010-11-07T04:19:41Z)

UPDATE 1-Guinea election rivals accept delayed poll date

CONAKRY, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Rivals in Guinea's presidential election have accepted a further delay in a decisive run-off vote that observers said should give them time to soothe tensions after violent flare-ups between their supporters. Citing the need to ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-28T11:41:03Z)

Daylight Saving Time 2010 - Get an extra hour of sleep

The ending of Daylight saving (not savings) time is here! The official US Daylight Saving Time Schedule for 2010 ends Sunday, the 7tht of November at 2:00 am. An easy way to remember to set your clocks forward an hour in the Spring and then back an hour in ... (Source: Examiner 2010-11-07T03:15:16Z)

Facebook a spot for many to offer prayers, sympathy

An online Facebook page created in memory of a Cooperstown, N.D., teenager who took her life Thursday has become home to a virtual anti-bullying rally that is attracting hundreds of social media users. The page was launched in the wake of Cassidy Joy Andel ... (Source: INFORUM 2010-11-07T00:09:09Z)

Guinea president sets 'final' runoff election date

Conakry, Guinea (CNN) -- Guinea's military junta leader and interim president, Gen. Sekouba Konate, has set the country's much-delayed presidential runoff election for November 7, in a decree read on national television Wednesday night. The president of ... (Source: CNN 2010-10-29T08:55:13Z)

Canada blocks BHP's Potash bid and stuns investors

By Michael Smith and David Ljunggren SYDNEY/OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada blocked BHP Billiton's $39 billion bid for Potash Corp and left little room for a modified offer, throwing the spotlight on how the world's largest miner can find new avenues for growth ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-04T11:04:07Z)

University president to have surgery for prostate cancer

University of Oregon President Richard Lariviere has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and will undergo surgery later this month, the university reported Friday. The cancer was caught in an early stage and Lariviere, 60, is expected to make a full ... (Source: Register-Guard 2010-11-06T06:44:02Z)

Miss. warrant prepared for arrest of Gary Collins

JACKSON, Miss. -- Police in Mississippi were preparing an arrest warrant Thursday for actor and former TV host Gary Collins for leaving the scene of a car accident. Jackson officer Colendula Green said police were waiting for a judge to sign off on the ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-04T15:36:08Z)

Who Started Daylight Saving Time?

Daylight saving time, a source of confusion and mystery for many, will strike again this weekend. The idea of resetting clocks forward an hour in the spring and back an hour in the fall was first suggested by Benjamin Franklin in his essay "An Economical ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-11-07T03:22:25Z)

Google looking for more acquisitions like YouTube

Google is likely to buy more companies about the size of YouTube and DoubleClick, its two largest acquisitions, to help offer more online services, said the company's head of mergers and acquisitions. "The world changes really quickly, and companies that ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-07T01:06:25Z)

University of Oregon President Richard Lariviere diagnosed with prostate cancer

Eugene (KMTR) - University of Oregon President Richard Lariviere says he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, and will undergo surgery on November 15th. Lariviere says the cancer was detected last month during a routine exam. He says the cancer was ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-05T21:18:32Z)

Black Friday 2010 Deals Will Start In...October

The year's most popular discount shopping event, referring to the Friday after Thanksgiving, is arriving ahead of Halloween this year, with some promotions beginning this week and others throughout November. Both retailers who have had tepid sales lately ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-10-28T12:16:50Z)

Daylight Saving: Did you turn your clocks back?

It's time to "Fall Back" again. Daylight Saving Time is a week later than usual this year. Did you turn your clock back at 2 a.m.? If not, you're running a bit early. The American Red Cross also reminds everyone that it's a good time to also change the ... (Source: WKYC 2010-11-07T04:19:41Z)

McLaren says Jenson Button escaped attack from armed men in Brazil

SAO PAULO - McLaren says armed men tried to attack the car carrying defending Formula One champion Jenson Button as he left the track at the Brazilian Grand Prix. The team says Button was driven away from danger and nobody was hurt in the incident on ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-11-07T00:52:06Z)

WRAPUP 11-Canada blocks BHP's Potash bid, stuns investors

SYDNEY/OTTAWA, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Canada blocked BHP Billiton's ( BLT.L ) $39 billion bid for Potash Corp ( POT.TO ) and left little room for a modified offer, throwing the spotlight on how the world's largest miner can find new avenues for growth. Canada ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-04T10:56:57Z)

TV Host Gary Collins sought for alleged hit-and-run‎

JACKSON, Miss. -- Police in Mississippi are preparing an arrest warrant for actor and former TV host Gary Collins for leaving the scene of a car accident. Jackson officer Colendula Green said Thursday police are waiting for a judge to sign off on the ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-04T16:11:55Z)

Discounts offered in Facebook check-in 'Deals'

NEW YORK—If you use Facebook to "check in" to your favorite restaurants or shops, you can now expect to see rewards and discounts from companies looking to drum up business and lure in loyal customers. Facebook is looking to bridge online advertising ... (Source: KHOU 2010-11-04T13:41:36Z)

BHP Billiton / Potash Deal: Canada Opts to Block

After months of negotiation, speculation, and excessive discussion, the Canadian government has officially blocked the proposed BHP Billiton ( BHP ) takeover of Potash Corp ( POT ) . While BHP still has 30 days to challenge this ruling and bring any ... (Source: Seekingalpha.com 2010-11-05T13:11:46Z)

McLaren: F1 driver Jenson Button escapes attack from armed men in Brazil

SAO PAULO - Armed men attempted to attack the car carrying defending Formula One champion Jenson Button as he left the track after qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix on Saturday, his team said. McLaren said Button was driven away from danger and ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-07T03:58:13Z)

Google to acquire more companies like YouTube

Google Inc. is likely to buy more companies about the size of YouTube and DoubleClick, its two largest acquisitions, to help offer more online services, said the company's head of mergers and acquisitions. "The world changes really quickly, and companies ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-11-06T04:06:34Z)

Deals of the Hour / November 6, 2010, 10:40 pm

No. 4 TCU makes its case in BCS race by blasting No. 6 Utah

Salt Lake City — As a smattering of TCU fans chanted his name, quarterback Andy Dalton ran into the visitors locker room satisfied that the Horned Frogs had made a statement. "We showed we can play with anybody," he said. Dalton passed for a career-high ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-07T04:48:19Z)

WH announces $10 billion in trade deals with India

M UMBAI, India — President Barack Obama is announcing $10 billion in trade deals with India that are expected to help pay for 54,000 U.S. jobs. He's also unveiling new export rules to make it easier for U.S. companies to do business with the nation of ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-06T16:31:01Z)

NO. 4 TCU 47, NO. 6 UTAH 7: Playing like they belong

SALT LAKE CITY -- As a smattering of TCU fans chanted his name, quarterback Andy Dalton ran into the visitors locker room satisfied that the Horned Frogs had made a statement. ''We showed we can play with anybody,'' he said. Dalton passed for a career-high ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-11-07T05:02:38Z)

Eatery turns tables on Randy Moss

A restaurant whose food was sharply criticized by Randy Moss is giving the former Minnesota Vikings receiver something to chew on. Tinucci's in suburban Newport, Minn., will offer free lunches today to the first 50 people who come to turn in their Moss ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-05T04:43:32Z)

LeBron James' Nike Commercial Helps Show His Underlying Issues

By now I'm sure that everyone has seen or at least heard of the LeBron James Nike commercial, which ends with the superstar asking the world, "Should I be who you want me to be?" If not, watch it below. Now I'll admit that I was a LeBron James fan until ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-10-26T21:44:43Z)

Obama announces $10 billion in trade deals with India; calls relationship 'win-win'

MUMBAI, India - President Barack Obama says new trade deals between the U.S. and India will support more than 50,000 jobs in the U.S. He said the relationship between America and India should be a win for both sides — while acknowledging concerns in ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-06T12:20:29Z)

Restaurant turns tables on Randy Moss

MINNEAPOLIS - A restaurant whose food was sharply criticized by Randy Moss (notes) is giving the former Minnesota Vikings receiver something to chew on. Tinucci's in suburban Newport will offer free lunches Friday to the first 50 people who come to turn in ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-10-31T23:54:47Z)

Man United fans' team advances in FA Cup

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom - The team formed by disenchanted Manchester United fans could be just a game away from facing the club they rebelled against after it was bought by American Malcolm Glazer. FC United, which has rapidly risen to the seventh tier ... (Source: Metronews.ca 2010-11-06T14:29:20Z)

Yes, I'll have the Randy Moss free lunch, please

A restaurant whose food was criticized by Randy Moss is giving the former Vikings receiver something to chew on. Tinucci's in Newport, a suburb of Minneapolis, will offer free lunches today to the first 50 people who come to turn in their Moss jerseys. For ... (Source: Newsday 2010-11-04T23:14:15Z)

Fans Plot World Series Sweep to Bars, MLB.com Amid TV Blackout

Oct. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Baseball fan Jon Eisenstein set up a new 55-inch, 3-D television at his house ahead of the World Series opener today. He can't count on watching the Texas Rangers and San Francisco Giants on it though. Eisenstein is a customer of ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-27T03:56:57Z)

Obama Announces $10 Bln-worth Trade Deals With India

(RTTNews) - U.S. President Barack Obama, who is on a maiden three-day visit to India as part of a four-nation tour in Asia, on Saturday announced deals totaling $10 billion in new contracts for U.S. exports to India, which are expected to create 54,000 ... (Source: RTT News 2010-11-07T02:25:09Z)

United fans' team advances in FA Cup

The team formed by disenchanted Manchester United fans could be just a game away from facing the club they rebelled against after it was bought by American Malcolm Glazer. FC United, which has rapidly risen to the seventh tier of English football after ... (Source: Metronews.ca 2010-11-06T17:28:17Z)

LeBron's controversial new Nike ad

The new LeBron James Nike ad is out and like everything else surrounding the NBA star, it's sure to cause a stir. The ad references several things surrounding James' decision to leave Cleveland and join the Miami Heat this off-season. James even takes a ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-10-25T20:20:00Z)

Man United fans' rebel team advances in FA Cup

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The team formed by disenchanted Manchester United fans could be just a game away from facing the club they rebelled against after it was bought by American tycoon Malcolm Glazer. FC United, which has rapidly risen to the ... (Source: KMOV 2010-11-06T13:32:04Z)

Canada blocks BHP's Potash bid, stuns investors

By Michael Smith and David Ljunggren SYDNEY/OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada blocked BHP Billiton's audacious $39 billion bid for Potash Corp, saying it would not benefit the nation and offering only the slimmest of chances of accepting a modified offer. The ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-04T03:40:18Z)

Q+A-What next for BHP after Canada blocks Potash bid?

MELBOURNE Nov 4 (Reuters) - Canada blocked BHP Billiton's ( BHP.AX ) $39 billion bid for Potash Corp ( POT.TO ), effectively ending the world's biggest miner's plans to buy a new source of growth in fertiliser. WILL BHP OFFER MORE CONCESSIONS AND WIN ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-04T04:08:56Z)

College Football Scores: TCU Off and Running In Utah

TCU is off and running in their road tilt against Utah, leading the Utes by a score of 20-0 at the end of the first quarter. First of all, I'm sorry it took me so long to get to this game. For some reason, it's not on TV. In any case, it's been all TCU, as ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-11-06T20:48:43Z)

ARKANSAS (7-2) SOUTH CAROLINA (6-3)

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- No. 17 Arkansas showed South Carolina what a Southeastern Conference title contender should look like. Ryan Mallett threw for 303 yards, Knile Davis tied a career high with three touchdowns and the Razorbacks (7-2, 4-2 SEC) handed ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-11-07T05:16:57Z)

Gamecocks stunned, not out

If South Carolina beats Florida next week, no one will remember the Gamecocks' showing Saturday against Arkansas. That would be a good thing for South Carolina, which was rolled 41-20 by Arkansas in front of 75,136 shivering and muttering fans in Williams ... (Source: CharlotteObserver.com 2010-11-07T05:16:57Z)

LeBron: Cleveland fans could've done 'better job' on video

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Cleveland, it turns out, has some very specific ideas about what LeBron James should do. A video making the rounds on the internet, apparently posted on YouTube by a Cleveland filmmaker, remixes James' Nike ad in which he asks "What ... (Source: NBA 2010-11-06T01:00:27Z)

Razorbacks flatten Gamecocks

COLUMBIA -- South Carolina did not play like a title-worthy team Saturday, but somehow the Gamecocks will get a chance to play for one next week. No. 17 Arkansas blistered listless South Carolina, 41-20, in front of a quickly emptying group of 75,136 fans ... (Source: The Post and Courier 2010-11-07T04:19:41Z)

White House announces $10 billion in trade deals with India

MUMBAI, India — President Barack Obama is announcing $10 billion in trade deals with India that are expected to help pay for 54,000 U.S. jobs. He's also unveiling new export rules to make it easier for U.S. companies to do business with the nation of 1.2 ... (Source: Gainesville Sun 2010-11-06T15:05:07Z)

Obama visits students, enjoys Diwali festival

MUMBAI, India— President Barack Obama is showing a softer side of his agenda in India, chatting with high school students and reveling in the celebration of a major religious festival. The president and his wife, Michelle, are making a point to ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-07T04:55:29Z)

Canada Lets Slip One Reason for Blocking BHP Bid

OTTAWA/TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada's farm minister offered one reason that Canada blocked the proposed takeover of Potash Corp on Thursday, but markets will have to wait a month for all the details to emerge. Farm Minister Gerry Ritz, in comments his office ... (Source: ABC News 2010-11-05T13:11:46Z)

Comcast losing TV subscribers, but is Internet to blame?

NEW YORK (AP) — Cable companies have been losing TV subscribers at an ever faster rate in the last few months, and satellite TV isn't picking up the slack. That could be a sign that Internet TV services such as Netflix and Hulu are finally starting to ... (Source: Delaware County Daily Times 2010-11-06T08:17:06Z)

Obama calls India creator, not poacher, of U.S. jobs

Mumbai, India — Searching for help half a world away, President Barack Obama on Saturday embraced India as the next jobs-creating giant for hurting Americans, not a cheap-labor rival that outsources opportunity from the United States. Fresh off a ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-07T04:55:29Z)

Cable, satellite earnings

Here is a summary of earnings reports for selected cable and satellite TV companies and what they reveal about the industry's prospects: Oct. 21.: AT&T Inc. says it added 236,000 subscribers to its U-Verse video service in the quarter, in line with the ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-11-06T07:26:59Z)

Deals of the Hour / November 6, 2010, 9:40 pm

UPDATE 1-China's Hu tells Portugal wants closer ties

LISBON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Chinese President Hu Jintao said he wanted closer ties to Portugal on Saturday during a visit where it is hoped China may purchase sovereign debt and sign trade deals to boost one of Europe's most beleaguered economies. Speaking ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-06T19:15:40Z)

Samsung Partners With SK Telecom on Galaxy Tab

SEOUL— Samsung Electronics Co. said Thursday that it will roll out its Galaxy Tab tablet computer in South Korea through SK Telecom Co., the country's largest mobile phone carrier by subscribers, in an attempt to grab a big chunk of the local tablet ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-04T06:24:56Z)

Smartphone carriers fighting for Phoenix market

More than 93 percent of American adults own a cellphone today. Only 28 percent have smartphones. There lies the business opportunity for cellphone-carrier giants such as Verizon Wireless and AT&T Inc., companies that will wage an intense war for customers ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-07T01:13:34Z)

AT&T U-verse TV Customers Denied Fair Deal By Scripps Networks

DALLAS , Nov. 5, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T U-verse® TV customers have been denied a fair deal for HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network, Cooking Channel and GAC programming by Scripps Networks, leaving AT&T without the rights to deliver these channels as of 1 ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-05T11:53:02Z)

WH Announces $10 Billion In Trade Deals With India

MUMBAI, India -- President Barack Obama is announcing trade deals worth $10 billion with India that are expected to create 54,000 U.S. jobs. He's also unveiling new export rules designed to make it easier for U.S. companies to do business with the n ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-06T12:41:57Z)

France announces $22.8B in deals with China

France announced €16 billion ($22.8 billion) in deals Thursday to sell uranium, technology and more than 100 Airbus planes to China, and the two countries also agreed to a sweeping strategic partnership on nuclear power. Chinese President Hu Jintao's ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-04T23:42:53Z)

China, France Seal Airbus, Areva Deals in $22.7 Billion Visit

Nov. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao and French President Nicolas Sarkozy signed contracts on 102 Airbus SAS planes and a $3.5 billion uranium agreement with Areva SA as part of a 16 billion-euro ($22.7 billion) round of trade deals. The two ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-04T19:32:21Z)

DealTalk: Canada ruling sets stage for Potash to go it alone

TORONTO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Canada's decision to block BHP Billiton's ( BHP.AX ) hostile takeover of Potash Corp ( POT.N ) makes it almost certain the world's top fertilizer maker will move forward and thrive as a stand-alone company. In fact, while the ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-05T12:43:08Z)

Amazon has reportedly acquired Quidsi

Industry sources are reporting that Amazon has reportedly acquired Quidsi. An announcement can come as early as tomorrow. Quidsi is the company behind two major successful online ventures Diapers.com and Soap.com. The deal is said to be worth around USD ... (Source: Techwhack.com 2010-11-07T02:39:28Z)

Tigers decline Peralta's option for next season

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers have declined Jhonny Peralta's $7.25 million option for next season but are hoping to re-sign the shortstop. Team president and general manager Dave Dombrowski said Tuesday the team is optimistic a deal can be worked out. The ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-02T22:05:03Z)

Factbox: Obama highlights $10 billion of deals in India

MUMBAI (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Saturday that U.S. businesses were concluding $10 billion in new export business with India as he began a 10-day Asian tour in Mumbai, the nation's financial capital. The White House says this will help to ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-06T15:12:17Z)

Is the Galaxy Tablet a Better Deal Than the iPad?

Many companies are getting into the tablet computer market now that Apple has blazed that path with the incredibly popular iPad. Of all the competitors out there or on the horizon, few are as likely to threaten iPad dominance like the Samsung Galaxy. It is ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-11-04T18:49:24Z)

About that 7-inch iPad

Maybe the 7-inch iPad is dead. (Or Maybe not.) But it's worth resurrecting a discussion about the design, because it may have been much closer to product life than thought. Apple CEO Steve Jobs' ramblings during the October 18 earnings conference call are ... (Source: CNET News 2010-11-06T23:26:12Z)

In India, Obama unveils nearly $10 billion in export deals

MUMBAI, India -- President Barack Obama on Saturday announced a loosening of U.S. restrictions in trade with India and unveiled almost $10 billion in export deals he said could lead to 50,000 American jobs, as he moved quickly to show a laser-like focus on ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-11-07T02:10:50Z)

Food Network, HGTV among channels removed from AT&T U-verse menu

Millions of AT&T Inc.'s U-verse video customers lost access to the Food Network and HGTV after it couldn't reach a deal with Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. over distribution fees. AT&T pinned the blame on Scripps, saying in a statement Friday that the ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-06T01:21:55Z)

Amazon Is About To Buy Diapers.com For $540 Million

The diapers price war is officially over. Amazon has agreed to a $540 million acquisition of Quidsi, the parent of Diapers.com and Soap.com, according to Fortune . The deal, which Amazon will announce on Monday, will bring on Quidsi's co-founders in a ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-06T22:36:06Z)

Facebook Deals Threatens Google Places, Foursquare, Gowalla

How Deals affects local search services such as Google Places is less certain. Google has thousands of local businesses using its Places solution, which lets local businesses pay to customize Place pages surfaced on Google.com and Google Maps. Businesses ... (Source: eWeek 2010-11-05T03:24:48Z)

Facebook Takes on Foursquare with More 'Deals'

If you use Facebook to "check in" to your favorite restaurants or shops, you can now expect to see rewards and discounts from companies looking to drum up business and lure in loyal customers. Facebook is looking to bridge online advertising with people's ... (Source: Daily Finance 2010-11-04T01:31:27Z)

Verizon iPhone releases in 2011: Can Verizon's network compete with AT&T

The rumor about the Verizon iPhone seems to be truth if what Fortune Magazine reports is the real deal. According to the magazine, the answer to many disgruntled AT&T customers' dreams will come true in early 2011.  Will Verizon and Apple come through and ... (Source: Examiner 2010-10-31T14:00:39Z)

Att.com/fighting4you Over Television Programming for AT&T U-verse Customers

Att.com/fighting4you is the website for AT&T U-verse television customers to speak out about the current deal involving HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network, Cooking Channel and GAC programming by Scripps networks. As of 1 a.m. E.D.T. AT&T no longer had the ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-06T18:11:14Z)

Verizon iPhone Release Confirmed, Fortune Reports: Inside The Verizon-Apple Deal

In a piece on Verizon's "dream phone," Fortune's Sarah Ellison writes that Fortune has "has confirmed that a Verizon iPhone will be released in early 2011." Verizon executives say they passed on an opportunity to be the exclusive network for the phone back ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-10-29T13:48:43Z)

China's Hu begins Portugal visit, debt help eyed

LISBON (Reuters) - Chinese President Hu Jintao began a visit to Portugal on Saturday where it is hoped that China may purchase some of the country's sovereign debt and sign trade deals to boost one of Europe's most beleaguered economies. Hu will meet ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-06T17:28:17Z)

Amazon Buys A Lot of Diapers.com For $540 Million

First shoes, now diapers. Amazon is reportedly about to announce on Monday the acquisition of Quidsi, the New Jersey-based ecommerce company behind Diapers.com , Soap.com , and, most recently, BeautyBar.com . Fortune's Dan Primack, who broke the story ... (Source: TechCrunch 2010-11-07T03:22:25Z)

Canada blocks BHP's Potash bid and stuns investors

By Michael Smith and David Ljunggren SYDNEY/OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada blocked BHP Billiton's $39 billion bid for Potash Corp and left little room for a modified offer, throwing the spotlight on how the world's largest miner can find new avenues for growth ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-04T11:04:07Z)

France, China in $22.8b trade deal

PARIS — France announced $22.8 billion in deals yesterday to sell uranium, technology, and more than 100 Airbus planes to China, and the two countries also agreed to a sweeping strategic partnership on nuclear power. Chinese President Hu Jintao's three ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-05T02:56:10Z)

Report: Tigers, Jhonny Peralta near two-year deal

Shortstop Jhonny Peralta and the Tigers were closing in on a two-year, $11.25 million contract Saturday, according to an ESPN report. "There are some details to be worked out, but there is mutual interest to finalize this," a source close to the situation ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-07T03:08:06Z)

Highlights of Chinese president's activities in Portugal

LISBON, Nov 06, 2010 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao on Saturday flew to the Portuguese capital from the southern French city of Nice after wrapping up his three-day state visit to France. The following are highlights of Hu's activities ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-11-07T01:42:12Z)

Detroit Tigers decline SS Jhonny Peralta's option but say they still hope to re-sign him

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Tigers have declined shortstop Jhonny Peralta's $7.25 million option for next season but say they still hope to re-sign him. Team president and general manager Dave Dombrowski said Tuesday the club is "optimistic" a deal can be ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-02T20:10:31Z)

BHP Billiton / Potash Deal: Canada Opts to Block

After months of negotiation, speculation, and excessive discussion, the Canadian government has officially blocked the proposed BHP Billiton ( BHP ) takeover of Potash Corp ( POT ) . While BHP still has 30 days to challenge this ruling and bring any ... (Source: Seekingalpha.com 2010-11-05T13:11:46Z)

Few Americans using location-based services: Pew study

Foursquare is one of the hottest tech startups around but few Americans are using it or similar location-based services, according to a report released on Thursday. Only one percent of US adult Internet users are using a "geosocial" service such as ... (Source: The Independent 2010-11-07T01:42:12Z)

Deals of the Hour / November 6, 2010, 8:39 pm

Olympics-IOC probing possible conflict of interest in Korean bid

BERLIN Oct 29 (Reuters) - The International Olympic Committee has launched an investigation into two South Korean sponsorship deals and whether they present a conflict of interest for Pyeongchang's 2018 Winter Games bid. The IOC said on Friday it was ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-29T15:28:55Z)

Black Friday sales starting early

It is not even Halloween yet, but those big holiday sales are starting already. Several stores started offering Black Friday deals. Stores like Sears and Toys-R-Us had sales on Friday, and they will continue every week through December. Many people cut ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-30T03:10:26Z)

Facebook Deals Threatens Google Places, Foursquare, Gowalla

How Deals affects local search services such as Google Places is less certain. Google has thousands of local businesses using its Places solution, which lets local businesses pay to customize Place pages surfaced on Google.com and Google Maps. Businesses ... (Source: eWeek 2010-11-05T03:24:48Z)

Is Halloween weekend the new Black Friday?

New York – Struggling retailers are pushing the launch of the holiday discount season back to Halloween weekend. Are shoppers ready to battle for bargains? Who is leading the charge to start Black Friday on Halloween? Both struggling retailers, like ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-10-29T19:03:40Z)

Canada blocks BHP's Potash bid, stuns investors

By Michael Smith and David Ljunggren SYDNEY/OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada blocked BHP Billiton's audacious $39 billion bid for Potash Corp, saying it would not benefit the nation and offering only the slimmest of chances of accepting a modified offer. The ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-04T03:40:18Z)

France announces $22.8B in deals with China

France announced €16 billion ($22.8 billion) in deals Thursday to sell uranium, technology and more than 100 Airbus planes to China, and the two countries also agreed to a sweeping strategic partnership on nuclear power. Chinese President Hu Jintao's ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-04T23:42:53Z)

Facebook a spot for many to offer prayers, sympathy

An online Facebook page created in memory of a Cooperstown, N.D., teenager who took her life Thursday has become home to a virtual anti-bullying rally that is attracting hundreds of social media users. The page was launched in the wake of Cassidy Joy Andel ... (Source: INFORUM 2010-11-07T00:09:09Z)

Obama wraps up Mumbai visit, heads to Delhi

MUMBAI (AFP) – President Barack Obama leaves the Indian city of Mumbai for New Delhi on Sunday, with the ink drying on freshly-signed business deals that he hopes could help kickstart the struggling US economy. Obama is due to have dinner with Manmohan ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-11-07T02:46:38Z)

GM Nears Terms For Initial Public Offer

DETROIT -- General Motors Co. stock should sell between $26 and $29 per share in an initial public offering that could happen in mid-November, two people briefed on the matter said Monday. Watch: GM Prepping For IPO The people said the U.S. government is ... (Source: ClickOnDetroit.com 2010-11-02T00:29:24Z)

European Films Vie For Attention at AFM

LONDON – A couple of idiots trying to outdo rock band U2 , a 3D animated young barbarian with low self-esteem and a movie about four girls, three days, two cities and one chance are three titles from European shores vying for attention amid the hustle ... (Source: Hollywood Reporter 2010-11-06T01:57:43Z)

Q+A-What next for BHP after Canada blocks Potash bid?

MELBOURNE Nov 4 (Reuters) - Canada blocked BHP Billiton's ( BHP.AX ) $39 billion bid for Potash Corp ( POT.TO ), effectively ending the world's biggest miner's plans to buy a new source of growth in fertiliser. WILL BHP OFFER MORE CONCESSIONS AND WIN ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-04T04:08:56Z)

Bank closings up, losses down

Bank closings for the year have hit 140, with regulators shutting down a bank in Maryland. That equals the number of U.S. banks that failed in all of 2009. The 140 failures are the most in a year since the savings and loan crisis two decades ago. On Friday ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-06T23:26:12Z)

K Bank Shuts Down

Regulators shut down banks in Maryland and California on Friday bringing the 2010 total to 141, topping the 140 shuttered last year and the most in a year since the savings-and-loan crisis two decades ago. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. took over K ... (Source: WBAL Radio 2010-11-06T07:26:59Z)

UPDATE 1-Olympics-IOC forces postponement of Korean Air deal

BERLIN, Nov 3 (Reuters) - The International Olympic Committee forced Korean Air to delay a deal with the International Skating Union (ISU) after ruling it presented a conflict of interest for Pyeongchang's 2018 Winter Games bid. It also issued a warning to ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-03T19:26:23Z)

Americans Use Location-based Online Services

New York, NY, United States (AHN) - According to its first-ever report on the use of location-based services, the Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life project has found that 4 percent of adults online use location-sharing services such as ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-11-05T16:10:44Z)

UPDATED: More than 1,900 join anti-bullying Facebook page created in memory of late ...

A Facebook page simply titled "Cassidy Joy Andel" has become a virtual anti-bullying rally point for more than 1,900 people. "Create T-shirts! Pass them out and tell her story," one post read. "And maybe start taking control and make consequences ... (Source: Grand Forks Herald 2010-11-06T03:02:08Z)

French companies win $22.8B in deals with China

France won euro16 billion ($22.8 billion) in deals Thursday to sell uranium and Airbus planes to China during the pomp-filled visit of the Asian country's president. As Hu Jintao and President Nicolas Sarkozy looked on, French and Chinese business leaders ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-04T18:49:24Z)

After IPO, where does GM go?

DETROIT - IPO. Those three letters conjure up the dot-com heyday of the 1990s, the era of fast money and instant millionaires. But most of us didn't get rich quick back then on Netscape or other Internet-related IPOs. And what do we know about initial ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-06T02:33:30Z)

Jim Loach's debut film deals with child abuse

ROME -- The first feature film by Jim Loach looks at the true story of the deportation of thousands of children from Britain to Australia and the abuse they suffered. The director said he sees it as a tale of survival and the indomitable human spirit ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-10-31T16:09:30Z)

GM's Bonds Hold Advance as Executives Promote $19 Billion Profit Potential

Bonds issued by General Motors Co. 's bankrupt predecessor held yesterday's gains after the automaker said it could earn as much as $19 billion before interest and taxes if the global auto market strengthens. GM's 8.375 percent bonds due July 2033 ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-11-05T22:30:07Z)

Black Friday 2010 Has Deals for Increasing Black Friday Sales in 2010

Wal-Mart, Target, Sears and Ace Hardware are gearing up for Black Friday Sales for 2010. Black Friday ads are being leaked and the deals are good as every store tries to wrestle your hard earned savings away from you. The Chicago Tribune predicts there is ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-10-28T14:47:10Z)

Obama, in India, to announce $10 billion in trade deals

MUMBAI , India (AP) — President Barack Obama is announcing trade deals worth $10 billion with India that are expected to create 54,000 U.S. jobs. He's also unveiling new export rules designed to make it easier for U.S. companies to do business with the ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-06T11:01:44Z)

IOC looks into sponsorship deals

LAUSANNE, Switzerland -- The International Olympic Committee is examining whether two sponsorship deals involving South Korean companies breach conflict of interest rules with regard to Pyeongchang's bid to host the 2018 Winter Olympics. The South Korean ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-28T22:18:08Z)

APNewsBreak: No new cases of HIV in porn stars

LOS ANGELES -- An adult film actor who tested positive for HIV last month hasn't infected anyone through sexual contact, according to testing at the San Fernando Valley clinic that discovered the case. One of the largest makers of adult films, Vivid ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-11-05T22:44:26Z)

Obama using India trip to shape 'jobs strategy'

MUMBAI, India - Searching for help half a world away, President Barack Obama yesterday embraced India as the next jobs-creating giant for hurting Americans, not a cheap-labor rival that outsources opportunity from the United States. Fresh off a political ... (Source: Newsday 2010-11-07T02:03:41Z)

Canada blocks BHP Billiton's foreign takeover bid of Potash Corp -- for now

TORONTO (AP) — Canada's government has tentatively blocked BHP Billiton 's foreign takeover bid for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan . Industry Minister Tony Clement said Wednesday that at this time he's not satisfied that the proposed transaction is likely ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-03T22:18:11Z)

K Bank shut down by regulators

WASHINGTON (AP) - Regulators shut down four banks Friday, bringing the total of 2010 failures to 143. That tops the 140 shuttered last year and is the most in a year since the savings-and-loan crisis two decades ago. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp ... (Source: WTOP 2010-11-06T13:10:35Z)

Few Americans using location-based services: Pew study

Foursquare is one of the hottest tech startups around but few Americans are using it or similar location-based services, according to a report released on Thursday. Only one percent of US adult Internet users are using a "geosocial" service such as ... (Source: The Independent 2010-11-07T01:42:12Z)

North Dakota teen takes life; bullying referenced on Facebook

-- Early Thursday, a couple hours before the sun rose in Cooperstown, N.D., 16-year-old Cassidy Joy Andel posted a note on her Facebook page: "My time has come, and so I'm gone. To a better place, far beyond. I love you all as you can see. But it's ... (Source: Pierce County Herald 2010-11-06T00:03:11Z)

France, China urge balanced trade, reform

NICE, France (Reuters) - France and China have reached a "real convergence" over the need to reform the global financial system after two days of talks between President Nicolas Sarkozy and his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao. France told China that balanced ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-05T22:37:17Z)

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