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Deals of the Hour / August 15, 2010, 9:40 pm

UAW halts vote on giveback deal at Indy GM plant

INDIANAPOLIS—The United Auto Workers union has decided not to go ahead with a vote on a new wage-cutting contract for a General Motors Co. stamping plant in Indianapolis that is facing sale. UAW Local 23 ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-15T23:31:35Z)

Stephen Strasburg calls out Nats' pick

WASHINGTON -- The Nationals ' Stephen Strasburg had some pointed words for fellow No. 1 draft pick Bryce Harper: "If he doesn't want to play here, then we don't want him here." If he doesn't want to play here ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-16T04:10:45Z)

Agent: Pats have 'totally lost' guard Mankins in contract talks

Logan Mankins ' agent, Frank Bauer, told The Boston Globe on Friday that the New England Patriots have "totally lost this player mentally" as the sides' contract standoff continues into the preseason. Mankins ... (Source: NFL 2010-08-14T18:24:57Z)

AUST'S AWB RECEIVES US$1.1BLN TAKEOVER BID FROM CANADA'S AGRIUM

Canada-based company Agrium Inc. has joined the international players showing interest in the Australian agribusiness sector, with an unsolicited A$1.23 billion (US$1.1 billion) takeover offer for grains ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-08-16T04:10:45Z)

Agrium Offers To Acquire AWB For A$1.24 Bln - Update

(RTTNews) - Canadian fertilizer and agricultural products distributor Agrium, Inc. (AGU: News ,AGU.TO: News ) announced Sunday an offer to acquire Australian rival AWB Ltd. (AWBZF.PK: News ,AWB.AX: News ) for A$1.50 per ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-16T01:26:07Z)

Agent: Patriots pull contract offer, "have totally lost Mankins"

All has been quiet on the Logan Mankins contract front, which made us think that Mankins' camp decided that staying mum was their best chance for a contract. Throw that theory out the window. Mankins' agent Frank Bauer ... (Source: NBC Sports 2010-08-14T00:02:35Z)

Planned UAW vote on concessions deal canceled at up-for-sale GM stamping plant in ...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The United Auto Workers union has decided not to go ahead with a vote on a new wage-cutting contract for a General Motors Co. stamping plant in Indianapolis that is facing sale. UAW Local ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-15T23:31:35Z)

Rossi signs for Ducati in two-year deal

(CNN) -- Reigning MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi is to leave Yamaha at the end of the current season and has signed a two-year deal with Ducati. The 31-year-old Italian superstar has been with Yamaha ... (Source: CNN 2010-08-15T18:59:34Z)

Tale of Adams' photos getting hazy

SAN FRANCISCO — It was a dream come true, straight out of "Antiques Roadshow." In 2000 Rick Norsigian, a painter in a school maintenance department, bought a box of photo negatives at a garage sale in Fresno, Calif ... (Source: Times-Argus 2010-08-14T08:37:59Z)

Jays give Ricky Romero five-year, $30 million deal

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- The Toronto Blue Jays have signed left-hander Ricky Romero to a five-year, $30.1 million contract extension. Romero is the second player to be locked up long-term by rookie general manager Alex ... (Source: YES Network 2010-08-14T22:56:58Z)

Fresh off extension, Jays' Romero dazzles against Angels

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Toronto Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos was convinced he made a shrewd investment by signing Ricky Romero to a five-year, $30.1 million contract extension. It took the left-hander ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-16T03:56:26Z)

Agrium Makes A$1.2 Billion Cash Offer For AWB, Betters GrainCorp Share Bid

Agrium, North America's third-largest fertilizer producer by market value, offered A$1.50 a share for AWB, the Calgary- based company said in a statement. That's 38 percent more than GrainCorp's bid ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-16T01:04:38Z)

Ricky Romero gives Blue Jays first win after contract extension, beats Angels 4-1

ANAHEIM, CALIF.—Ricky Romero capped the biggest weekend of his baseball career Sunday by following up the signing of his $30.1 million contract extension with a masterful seven-inning taming of the Los Angeles Angels ... (Source: Toronto Star 2010-08-16T04:17:54Z)

Barrick Deals With Nevada Mining Accident

ELKO COUNTY, Nev. ( TheStreet ) -- Barrick Gold ( ABX ) has shut down its Meikle underground mine as it investigates a possibly deadly accident that occurred Thursday morning. Details remain fuzzy, but around ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-08-13T15:05:43Z)

UAW halts giveback vote on Indy GM plant

August 15, 2010 (INDIANAPOLIS) -- The United Auto Workers union has decided not to go ahead with a vote on a new wage-cutting contract for a General Motors Co. stamping plant facing sale. UAW Local 23 bargaining chairman ... (Source: KABC 2010-08-16T04:17:54Z)

Nationals encounter risks, rewards of dealing with Scott Boras while working to sign ...

And does his wide-ranging direct influence which extends from the top of the organization to the bottom - from owner Ted Lerner through General Manager Mike Rizzo to Manager Jim Riggleman to key Nats like Stephen ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-16T04:17:54Z)

Tale of Ansel Adams negatives grows hazy

SAN FRANCISCO -- It was a dream come true, straight out of "Antiques Roadshow." In 2000 Rick Norsigian, a painter in a school maintenance department, bought a box of photo negatives at a garage sale in Fresno ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-15T16:00:36Z)

Indian Prime Minister Appeals for Calm in Kashmir

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh salutes chiefs of Army, Navy and Air Force after addressing the nation from the Red Fort on India's Independence Day, in New Delhi, India, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010. More Clashes in ... (Source: Voice of America 2010-08-16T00:43:10Z)

Company identifies 2 dead miners found in NV shaft

RENO, Nev. (AP) — A gold mining company says that remains found at the bottom of a shaft in Nevada are those of two miners who had been missing since Thursday. Barrick Gold of North America says the deceased ... (Source: Morris County Daily Record 2010-08-15T21:08:25Z)

Valentino Rossi Signs 2-Year Deal with Ducati

Ducati has finally ended the rumors and confirmed the signing of 7-time MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi for the upcoming 2 years. The Doctor will therefore leave his FIAT Yamaha Team at the end of this season after no ... (Source: Ethiopian Review 2010-08-15T19:06:43Z)

BAA and Unite press for amicable pay deal

BAA and the Unite union will meet on Monday in an effort to forge a deal that would avert a potentially crippling strike by airport workers. Staff working for BAA, the owner of six airports including Heathrow ... (Source: Financial Times 2010-08-15T19:06:43Z)

MotoGP champ Rossi seals Ducati switch

Seven-time world MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi on Sunday signed a two-year deal to race with Ducati, the team announced. Yamaha rider Rossi will replace Australia's former world champion Casey Stoner, who will race for ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-08-15T19:06:43Z)

India prime minister appeals to Kashmir protesters

NEW DELHI -- India's prime minister appealed Sunday to the people of Indian-controlled Kashmir to end violent protests and said his government is ready to hold talks to resolve their long-standing problems ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-16T01:40:26Z)

Kashmir separatists reject autonomy offer

SRINAGAR, India (AFP) – Separatist leaders in Indian Kashmir dismissed Wednesday overtures from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh about political autonomy in the region following months of anti-India unrest ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-11T08:41:32Z)

Continued: Ansel Adams' negatives?

It was a dream come true, straight out of "Antiques Roadshow." In 2000 Rick Norsigian, a painter in a school maintenance department, bought a box of photo negatives at a garage sale in Fresno, Calif., for $45 ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-15T00:01:24Z)

From one No. 1 to another, Strasburg urges Harper to sign deal 'if he wants to play ...

WASHINGTON – Former top overall pick Stephen Strasburg had some pointed words for No. 1 draft pick Bryce Harper, who has yet to reach a contract agreement with the Washington Nationals as the deadline ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-15T22:12:50Z)

BBC: Union and BAA set for talks to avert airports strike

London. Talks are due to begin later at the conciliation service Acas in an attempt to avert a strike that could close six UK airports later this month, BBC informs. The Acas-backed talks between BAA and the Unite union ... (Source: Focus Infomation 2010-08-16T03:34:57Z)

Labor union: Talks could avert UK airport strike

Britain's Unite labor union says talks with airport operator BAA could avert strikes likely to cause major disruption to holiday travel later this month. Ground staff plan to strike at Britain's six largest airports ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-15T17:40:49Z)

Belichick on Brady, Mankins & more

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Patriots coach Bill Belichick answered questions from reporters prior to Sunday's walkthrough practice. Here are some of the newsy nuggets: No major worry on Brady's fingers . The ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-15T19:49:40Z)

2 dead miners found in mine shaft identified

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Company officials say crews have found remains of two missing miners at the bottom of a gold mine shaft in northern Nevada. Barrick Gold of North America says the deceased miners are 47-year-old ... (Source: Lahontan Valley News 2010-08-16T03:49:16Z)

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