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Deals of the Hour / August 5, 2010, 8:39 pm

Nicky Hayden Cycles For The Media In Indianapolis

Marlboro Ducati MotoGP racer Nicky Hayden heads out on the Major Taylor Velodrome during a pre-race media event in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photo by Ron McQueeney, courtesy of Indianapolis Motor Speedway MotoGP ... (Source: RoadracingWorld.com 2010-08-04T23:44:37Z)

UFC 117: Predictions—The Dos Santos Era Is Coming...

I'm so excited for UFC 117, I'm surprised I've been able to sleep. I've shared way too many of my opinions about Chael Sonnen and the buildup of the main event, so I'm going to save my thoughts on that fight until the ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-05T23:29:07Z)

Ford says deals bring back jobs

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Competitive contracts with the United Auto Workers union are helping Ford Motor Co. bring nearly 2,000 jobs back into its factories that would have gone to parts supply companies — some in ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-08-05T19:18:35Z)

UFC 117: Dana White Chats Anderson Silva, Chael Sonnen and Trash Talk

SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- Shortly after the UFC 117 pre-fight press conference, Dana White sat with Bleacher Report and some other members of the media, and answered questions about several topics. From the potential post UFC ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-06T01:45:08Z)

Chael Sonnen Goes Off on Anderson Silva

Calling him a "dummy..." At the conference call tonight to promote UFC 117 next weekend in Oakland, Chael Sonnen took it to Anderson Silva for the way he promotes his fights. Some highlights from the call: Silva on the ... (Source: 411mania.com 2010-07-28T02:17:17Z)

Ford says deals with union bring back jobs

TRAVERSE CITY - Competitive contracts with the United Auto Workers union are helping Ford Motor Co. bring nearly 2,000 jobs back into its factories that would have gone to parts supply companies - some in ... (Source: Lansing State Journal 2010-08-05T11:47:36Z)

Brooklyn Judge Deals Another Blow to FDNY Practices

CADMAN PLAZA EAST (AP) — The mostly white Fire Department of New York is temporarily barred from hiring more than 300 rookie firefighters because it used an entry exam that discriminates against blacks and Hispanics, a ... (Source: Brooklyn Daily Eagle 2010-08-05T20:51:38Z)

KKR, Bain's NXP Semiconductors Raises $476 Million After Reducing IPO 33%

NXP Semiconductors NV , the Dutch chipmaker owned by KKR & Co. and Bain Capital LLC, raised $476 million after cutting the price of its U.S. initial public offering by as much as 33 percent. NXP, acquired by ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-05T23:07:39Z)

2 Reasons Why Chael Sonnen Will Lose To Anderson Silva At UFC 117

Some are actually picking Chael Sonnen to upset Anderson Silva . Of course, this is MMA, so anything can happen. After all, Sonnen is a very good fighter. But I have something to say on this that's pretty ... (Source: Fighters.com 2010-07-25T16:04:02Z)

Gordmans Stores plans IPO, hopes to raise about $75 million this week

NEW YORK — Discount retailer Gordmans Stores Inc. is expected to raise about $75 million in an initial public offering this week. The Omaha, Neb. company plans to sell about 5.36 million shares to initial investors for ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-03T18:59:29Z)

Thiago Alves Promises He Will Make Weight

So says his manager... After a no-showing of an open workout for UFC prompted concerns that welterweight Thiago Alves would be unable to make weight for a rematch with Jon Fitch, his manager today said that the worries ... (Source: 411mania.com 2010-08-05T22:31:51Z)

UFC 117: Silva Vs. Sonnen Predictions

This Saturday the UFC will invade Oracle Arena in Oakland, California for UFC 117. The event is headlined by the main event that puts Middleweight Champion Anderson "The Spider" Silva against Chael Sonnen ... (Source: BetFirms 2010-08-05T20:51:38Z)

MotoGP Champion Nicky Hayden Ready To Race At Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 5, 2010: 2006 MotoGP World Champion and avid road cyclist Nicky Hayden turned laps on a bicycle at the Major Taylor Velodrome in Indianapolis on Wednesday, Aug. 4. It was quite a contrast to ... (Source: The Auto Chanel 2010-08-05T15:15:12Z)

Zalewski, Joslin back with Sharks

T he Sharks say they have re-signed centre Steven Zalewski (zuh-LES-ski) and defenseman Derek Joslin to one-year contracts. Financial terms of the deals with the 23-year-old players weren't announced Thursday. Zalewski ... (Source: Globe and Mail 2010-08-06T01:09:20Z)

Ducati Denies Internet Report That 2011 MotoGP Deals With Rossi And Nicky Hayden Are ...

August 4th: Regarding the recent allegations attributed to Gabriele Del Torchio - Ducati CEO and President, Ducati states that no agreement has been reached with the riders Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden for ... (Source: RoadracingWorld.com 2010-08-04T17:03:46Z)

Sean Penn, Robin Wright's divorce finalized

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. -- There won't be an encore for Sean Penn and Robin Wright's marriage - court records show the couple are officially divorced. A judgment ending their 14-year marriage was entered July 22 in Marin ... (Source: KABC 2010-08-05T19:04:16Z)

Sharks retain services of Zalewski, Joslin for next season

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- The Sharks say they have re-signed center Steven Zalewski and defenseman Derek Joslin to one-year contracts. Financial terms of the deals with the 23-year-old players weren't announced Thursday ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-06T03:03:52Z)

Sean Penn, Robin Wright Divorce Finalized

San Rafael, CA -- There won't be an encore for Sean Penn and Robin Wright's marriage -- court records show the couple are officially divorced. A judgment ending their 14-year marriage was entered July 22 in Marin County ... (Source: digtriad.com 2010-08-06T01:02:11Z)

Sharks re-sign C Steven Zalewski, D Derek Joslin to one-year deals

SAN JOSE, Calif. - The Sharks re-signed centre Steven Zalewski and defenceman Derek Joslin to one-year contracts Thursday. Zalewski had 62 points—including 22 goals—in a career-high 78 games last season for AHL ... (Source: The Hockey News 2010-08-06T00:55:01Z)

Ford: UAW deals bring work back

Each summer the Center for Automotive Research comes to northern Michigan with its Management Briefing Seminar held at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa in Acme. The Ann Arbor-based non-profit organization focuses on ... (Source: Traverse City Record-Eagle 2010-08-05T11:04:40Z)

MMA: Chael Sonnen talks great game before UFC 117 vs. Anderson Silva

Anderson Silva speaks spotty English, and his Portuguese hasn't been much better while he's supposed to be promoting his record seventh defense of his middleweight title against Chael Sonnen at UFC 117. The ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-05T21:41:45Z)

Sonnen talks great game before facing Silva

Anderson Silva speaks spotty English, and his Portuguese hasn't been much better while he's supposed to be promoting his record seventh defense of his middleweight title against Chael Sonnen at UFC 117. The ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-08-05T23:14:48Z)

Gordmans Stores prices IPO below expected range

Discount retailer Gordmans Stores Inc. priced shares of its initial public offering below the expected range, raising $58.9 million, the company said Thursday. Gordmans Stores shares rise in market debut ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-05T16:33:56Z)

Sean Penn and Robin Wright's divorce finalized

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. — There won't be an encore for Sean Penn and Robin Wright's marriage — court records show the couple are officially divorced. A judgment ending their 14-year marriage was entered July 22 in ... (Source: WRAL 2010-08-05T23:57:45Z)

Judge blocks FDNY hiring, says test is invalid

NEW YORK—The mostly white Fire Department of New York is temporarily barred from hiring more than 300 rookie firefighters because it used an entry exam that discriminates against blacks and Hispanics, a ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-05T20:23:00Z)

For shops, group coupons can overwhelm

Chicago -- Local shops nationwide are pulling in thousands of new customers with group coupons online, but the deals can sometimes work too well, turning marketing into a game of retail roulette. Some of the ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-08-05T21:48:54Z)

Rollercoaster of fights: The ups and downs of Thiago Alves' career

Thiago Alves will fight Jon Fitch this Saturday, and the winner will likely get the next shot at the UFC welterweight belt. For someone who has been as successful as Alves, he has faced many peaks and valleys. Valley ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-05T22:24:42Z)

Judge blocks FDNY hiring over entry exam

NEW YORK — The mostly white Fire Department of New York is temporarily barred from hiring more than 300 rookie firefighters because it used an entry exam that discriminates against blacks and Hispanics, a judge ruled ... (Source: FireRescue1 2010-08-05T15:22:21Z)

Group coupons a mixed blessing

CHICAGO -- Local shops nationwide are pulling in thousands of new customers with group coupons online, but the deals can sometimes work too well, turning marketing into a game of retail roulette. Some of the ... (Source: Lowell Sun 2010-08-04T10:37:13Z)

Group-deal customer bonanza can overwhelm small businesses as coupons runneth over

In this photo taken, July 7, 2010, in Chicago Phu Bui stands in his nail salon that was the featured ad on Groupon.com on June 22 offering a manicure and pedicure for $28.00. Bui thought maybe 1,000 customers would bite ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-02T15:33:04Z)

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