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Deals of the Hour / June 5, 2010, 2:10 am

Red Wings' Holmstrom agrees to two-year deal

DETROIT, June 4 (Reuters) - The Detroit Red Wings and veteran left wing Tomas Holmstrom have agreed to terms on a new two-year contract, the team said Friday. Financial terms were not released but the Detroit Free Press said the deal was worth $3.75 million, $2.25 million next season and $1.5 ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-06-04T17:11:41Z)

Red Wings re-sign Holmstrom to two-year deal

DETROIT (AP) -- Tomas Holmstrom has agreed to terms on a two-year deal that will bring the gritty, veteran forward back to the Detroit Red Wings . The team confirmed the deal Friday. Financial terms were not disclosed. The 37-year-old Swede has been ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-04T16:57:22Z)

Holmstrom agrees to two-year deal in Motown

Tomas Holmstrom has agreed to terms on a two-year deal that will bring the gritty, veteran forward back to the Detroit Red Wings. The team confirmed the deal Friday. Financial terms were not disclosed. The 37-year-old Swede has been with the Wings ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-06-04T15:09:59Z)

Montana governor says federal government has 'let us down' in Canada-U.S. land protection deal

HELENA, Mont. (AP) â€" Gov. Brian Schweitzer said Thursday that he's disappointed the federal government hasn't come up with about $17 million needed to compensate mining companies as part of a deal with Canada to protect the area surrounding Glacier National Park. The joint U.S.-Canada deal seeks ... (Source: FOX6Now.com Milwaukee 2010-06-03T22:20:40Z)

Mont. gov: Feds have 'let us down' on land plan

... the federal government hasn't come up with about $17 million needed to compensate mining companies as part of a deal with Canada to protect the area surrounding Glacier National ... interests, said his spokeswoman, Carolyn Bunce. " (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-06-03T22:27:50Z)

Schweitzer Says Federal Government Has ‘Let Us Down’ on Land Plan

HELENA â€" Gov. Brian Schweitzer said Thursday that he's disappointed the federal government hasn't come up with about $17 million needed to compensate mining companies as part of a deal with Canada to protect the area surrounding Glacier National Park. The joint U.S.-Canada deal seeks to halt ... (Source: Flathead Beacon 2010-06-02T23:54:55Z)

Pa. Hershey chocolate workers approve labor deal

AP) - A labor agreement expected to lead to job losses at chocolate manufacturer The Hershey Co. but expand one of its Pennsylvania ... town, Hershey is pledging to invest $200 million into expanding its West Hershey plant and increase employment ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-06-05T07:16:21Z)

Hershey workers OK deal

HERSHEY â€" Unionized workers at two Hershey Co. hometown chocolate plants on Friday overwhelming ... approved the deal because of the candy maker’s promise to expand and modernize its newer West Hershey plant across town and because of its threat ... (Source: Norristown Times Herald 2010-06-05T06:47:43Z)

Hershey chocolate workers approve labor deal

AP) â€" Unionized workers at two Hershey Co. hometown chocolate plants on Friday overwhelming ... approved the deal because of the candy maker’s promise to expand and modernize its newer West Hershey plant across town and because of its threat to ... (Source: Register Citizen 2010-06-05T05:14:40Z)

Broncos agree to 6-year deal with offensive lineman Chris Kuper

AP) â€" The Denver Broncos decided to sign right guard Chris Kuper to a long-term deal even with labor uncertainty ... Kuper signed his tender of $2.521 million this spring, as did quarterback Kyle Orton ($2.621 million), who's still waiting to hear ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-06-05T03:12:58Z)

Broncos sign OL Kuper to 6-year deal

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.â€"The Denver Broncos decided to sign right guard Chris Kuper to a long-term deal even with labor uncertainty looming. Could Elvis Dumervil, the league's leader in sacks last season, be next? Dumervil is in the same situation as Kuper. Both were drafted in 2006. Both entered this ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-06-05T03:12:58Z)

Broncos give OL Kuper six-year deal

The Denver Broncos made a number of moves on Friday, including giving offensive lineman Chris Kuper a six-year contract ... Denver now has three quarterbacks on its roster -- Kyle Orton, Brady Quinn and Tim Tebow. (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-06-05T01:18:26Z)

Breaking News: Sheen, Theatre Aspen working on deal

Aspen Times file ASPEN â€" Theatre Aspen could have a new “artist in residence” over the next few weeks, and his name is Charlie Sheen. Part of a plea agreement ... Sheen was arrested Christmas Day after he allegedly threatened his wife, Brooke ... (Source: Aspen Times 2010-06-05T03:48:46Z)

Sheen plea deal could involve Colo. theater work

ASPEN, Colo.â€"A Colorado prosecutor says Charlie Sheen could work in an "educational capacity" with an Aspen theater as part of a proposed plea agreement over domestic violence allegations involving his wife. The Aspen Times says Pitkin County Chief Deputy District Attorney Arnold Mordkin would not ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-06-05T03:05:49Z)

Colorado prosecutor: Charlie Sheen agrees to plea deal

(CNN) -- Charlie Sheen has reached a plea agreement on felony charges stemming from a Christmas Day incident in Aspen, Colorado, but details are secret, the prosecutor said. Pitkin County, Colorado, District Attorney Arnold Mordkin would not confirm ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-03T01:49:27Z)

Jets sign 5th-round pick Conner to 4-year deal

The New York Jets have signed fullback John Conner ... 53 games at Kentucky. He was granted a medical hardship as a freshman in 2005 after sustaining a season-ending injury. He is expected to back up veteran fullback Tony Richardson (notes) this ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-05T02:01:23Z)

Jets sign fifth-round pick FB Conner to four-year deal

NEW YORK -- The New York Jets have signed fullback John Conner ... games at Kentucky. He was granted a medical hardship as a freshman in 2005 after sustaining a season-ending injury. He is expected to back up veteran fullback Tony Richardson this ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-06-05T00:06:51Z)

Source: Jets sign John Conner to $1.99 million deal

The New York Jets have signed fifth-round rookie fullback John Conner to a four-year contract with a total value of $1.989 million that includes a $199,000 signing bonus, according to a league source with knowlege of the situation. If Conner triggers a fourth-year escalator clause, his deal can have ... (Source: National football post 2010-06-04T21:00:45Z)

Graham, Ravens agree to 1-year deal

OWINGS MILLS - Now that Shayne Graham has made it official by signing his one-year contract that's worth up to $2.5 million, the veteran kicker is intent on justifying the Baltimore Ravens ... However, Bengals coach Marvin Lewis didn't describe ... (Source: Carroll County Online 2010-06-04T14:34:12Z)

Marvin Lewis: Graham has "demons of the last kicks"

Bengals coach Marvin Lewis said Shayne Graham has "demons of his last kicks" in Cincinnati ... He signed a one-year deal with the Ravens on Thursday morning. "He had an opportunity to come back here and regain what he had here," Lewis told Cincinnati ... (Source: Weblogs.baltimoresun.com 2010-06-03T19:28:52Z)

Shayne Graham

Shayne Graham signed a one-year, $1.5 million deal with the Ravens on Thursday, knowing he has to ... season's 24-14 playoff loss to the New York Jets â€" critical misses that Bengals coach Marvin Lewis suggests haunts Graham as "demons." (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-06-02T23:54:55Z)

IBM Wins Big Deal in India

... agreement with India-based ElectraCard Services (ECS), a leading provider of software solutions for electronic payment systems. Under the terms of agreement, IBM will provide technical support for ECS's disaster recovery infrastructure, giving ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-04T17:33:09Z)

IBM bags 10-yr ElectraCard Services deal

... agreement with ElectraCard Services (ECS) for providing business continuity services. The agreement, signed in March this year, will facilitate operational expertise and solution capability for ECS's disaster recovery infrastructure, IBM said in ... (Source: Times of India 2010-06-04T05:30:10Z)

IBM signs 10-yr deal with ElectraCard Services

BANGALORE, INDIA: IBM announced today a 10-year, multi-million dollar agreement with ElectraCard Services  (ECS), a provider ... operational expertise and solution capability for ECS’s disaster recovery infrastructure, said IBM. IBM will enable ... (Source: CIOL Network 2010-06-03T05:59:59Z)

Pa. Hershey chocolate workers approve labor deal

HERSHEY, Pa. (AP) - A labor agreement expected to lead to job losses at chocolate manufacturer The Hershey Co. but expand one of its Pennsylvania hometown plants has been approved by workers. Unionized workers at two plants in Hershey, Pa ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-06-05T07:16:21Z)

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