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

U.S. Open Capsules: Wozniacki wallops 2006 champ Sharapova at U.S. Open

NEW YORK (AP) — Grit was not ... 7-6 (4) on Monday to reach her first quarterfinal at Flushing Meadows. Her best Grand Slam result is reaching the semifinals at last year's French Open. The champion of that ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-09-07T05:24:52Z)

Stalled economy likely to take toll on Dems in elections

... Democrats can do to change that reality before Nov. 2. Time has all but run out for President Barack Obama and his party ... presidency and following attempts to jump-start American business and industry. (Source: Vindy.com 2010-09-07T04:49:05Z)

Consistent Caroline Wozniacki ousts erring Maria Sharapova in fourth round of U.S ...

Roger Federer reached the quarterfinals at a 26th major in a row by beating No. 13 Jurgen Melzer of Austria 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3 in Monday night's last match. Sweden's Robin Soderling, the No. 5 seed, hit 15 aces and ... (Source: Inside Bay Area 2010-09-07T04:27:36Z)

Digital Media Alliances between China and Singapore Gain Momentum; 18 Deals ...

... the Media Development Authority ... Singapore Media Showcase, a public exhibition featuring Singapore media content and technologies running from 1 to 21 August at the Singapore Pavilion at Shanghai World Expo. (Source: Asia Corporate News Network 2010-09-06T09:43:46Z)

Dallas-area Republicans exalt, Democrats fret as Labor Day kicks off fall ...

Democrats pounded Republicans again by racking up an average of 57 percent of the overall vote. That total was partially credited to the groundbreaking presidential campaign of Barack Obama ... Asian-American, (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-09-07T05:10:33Z)

Obama Uses Labor Day To Promote Jobs Program

... before elections that will determine control of Congress ... as the White House tries to demonstrate to voters that it is working to boost the economy and create jobs. At a Labor Day speech in Milwaukee, (Source: WPTZ.com 2010-09-06T21:46:45Z)

Ilya Kovalchuk Contract Saga Finally Over As NHL Approves 15-Year Deal

NEWARK, N.J. -- The NHL has signed off on Ilya Kovalchuk 's latest contract with the New Jersey Devils. Five weeks after rejecting the Russian's landmark 17-year, $102 million contract with the Devils, the ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-09-03T22:26:06Z)

President Obama's Labor Day Focus: Jobs

... Labor Day speech in Milwaukee ... Congress quickly approved the program, it would not produce jobs until sometime next year. That means the proposal's only pre-election impact may be a political one as the White ... (Source: WITN 2010-09-06T23:19:48Z)

Sharapova loses to Wozniacki in 4th round at U.S. Open

Another quarterfinal will pit No. 5 Robin Soderling, a two-time French Open finalist, against No. 2 Roger Federer or No. 13 Jurgen Melzer, who were scheduled to play Monday night's last match. Sweden's Soderling ... (Source: Recordpub 2010-09-07T02:33:05Z)

Sequoyah up to No. 2 in AP prep poll

Prior pitches scoreless inning in Triple-A debut OKLAHOMA CITY — Mark Prior ... years with the Chicago Cubs and was an All-Star in 2003. He started his comeback in the independent Golden Baseball League last month ... (Source: Tahlequah Daily Press 2010-09-07T02:25:55Z)

Mark Prior agrees to minor league deal with Rangers

... All-Star right-hander Mark Prior agreed Friday to a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers. The team said Prior, the former Chicago Cubs ace ... Flyers of the independent Golden Baseball League in August and ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-09-04T11:12:02Z)

Singapore Media Showcase Debuts at Shanghai World Expo

visitors to the Singapore Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo can look forward to a smorgasbord ... The Singapore Media Showcase, presented by Media Development Authority (MDA) from 1 - 21 August at Level 1 of the ... (Source: Asia Corporate News Network 2010-09-06T09:43:46Z)

1.4 million travelers expected for Labor Day weekend at Chicago airports

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago aviation officials say they expect 1.4 million passengers to travel through O'Hare and Midway international airports this Labor Day holiday weekend. The Chicago Department of Aviation says it ... (Source: WGNtv.com 2010-09-04T07:58:45Z)

U.S. OPEN: Wozniacki eliminates Sharapova

Open runner-up Wozniacki over Sharapova, who has failed to make it to the quarterfinals at Flushing Meadows since winning the 2006 ... thanks to her Grand Slam final debut in New York and, most recently, her 18-1 ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-09-07T04:56:14Z)

Obama rolls out jobs program on Labor Day

... deficits just weeks before elections that will determine control of Congress ... by the White House to boost the economy and create jobs. In remarks prepared for delivery to a Labor Day speech in Milwaukee, (Source: INFORUM 2010-09-06T19:52:13Z)

Federer, Wozniacki advance at U.S. Open

NEW YORK - Five-time U.S. Open champion Roger Federer beat 13th-seeded Jurgen Melzer of Austria 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3 ... That sets up an intriguing matchup: No. 2 Federer against No. 5 Robin Soderling of Sweden ... (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2010-09-07T04:06:08Z)

Singapore Pavilion at Shanghai World Expo Extends the Run of Popular 3D Racing Game

... Singapore Media Showcase presented by the Media Development Authority (MDA). During the initial Showcase period from 2 to 21 August, the Singapore Pavilion ... gathering like the Shanghai World Expo. (Source: PR Inside 2010-09-06T11:23:58Z)

FLASH: INDEPENDENT TONY WINDSOR DECLARES SUPPORT TO AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY

The three country independent Members of Parliament (MPs) - Tony Windsor, Bob Katter and ... of "final documents" from both Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Opposition Leader Tony Abbott.  Full story (Source: Xinhua News Agency 2010-09-07T05:17:43Z)

Sports digest: NHL approves Ilya Kovalchuk's new deal with New Jersey Devils

The NHL has signed off on left wing Ilya Kovalchuk's latest contract with the New Jersey Devils. Five weeks after rejecting the Russian's landmark 17-year, $102 million contract with the Devils, the league ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-04T04:45:29Z)

New Jersey Devils GM says team acted in 'good faith' during Ilya Kovalchuk negotiations

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils say they acted in good faith during their contract negotiations with Ilya Kovalchuk. The NHL signed off on Kovalchuk's latest contract with the Devils on Friday, approving ... (Source: WGNtv.com 2010-09-04T15:15:25Z)

Wait finally over as Independent Tony Windsor choose Julia Gillard as prime minister

... Tony Windsor has sided with Julia Gillard and the Labor Party to form a new minority federal ... Katter earlier broke ranks at 2pm (AEST) choosing the Coalition leader Tony Abbott as his preferred prime minister. (Source: News.com.au 2010-09-07T05:10:33Z)

Al-Futtaim signs Dh6b deal

... primary shareholders including Al-Futtaim Real Estate Services, Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), Aqar Real Estate Investment Company and a private company. IKEA, ACE Toys "R" Us, Marks & Spencer and Intersport have ... (Source: Khaleej Times 2010-09-05T19:03:17Z)

Australian independent supports Labor Party

Independent lawmaker Tony Windsor says he supports Prime Minister Julia Gillard's Labor Party to form an Australian minority government. Windsor's decision Tuesday ties Gillard's party with opposition leader Tony ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-07T05:17:43Z)

More road patrols and safety checks on Labor Day

Chicago aviation officials say they expect 1.4 million passengers to travel through O'Hare and Midway airports through tomorrow. (Source: KABC 2010-09-06T11:31:08Z)

Former All-Star Mark Prior continues comeback with scoreless inning in Triple-A debut

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Mark Prior struck out ... hander went 42-29 in five years with the Chicago Cubs and was an All-Star in 2003. He started his comeback in the independent Golden Baseball League last month before ... (Source: 39online.com 2010-09-06T02:12:47Z)

QR6bn deal signed for Doha's iconic mall

DOHA: Al Futtaim Al Futtaim , Qatar Islamic Bank Qatar Islamic Bank and Aqar Real Estate Investment Aqar Real Estate ... IKEA, ACE Toys "R" Us, Marks & Spencer, Intersport - all part of the Al Futtaim group Al ... (Source: Zawya.com 2010-09-06T08:39:20Z)

Al-Futtaim, partners plan $1.63b development in Qatar

Al-Futtaim, Qatar Islamic Bank and Aqar Real Estate Investment ... it is going to contain favorite mid-range brands like Ikea, Ace hardware, Toys 'R' Us, Marks and Spencer and Intersport. The project will mainly be a ... (Source: MENAFN 2010-09-06T12:14:05Z)

GOP gains may make deals, or gridlock

American voters may be about to make another course correction ... Democrats captured Congress after 12 years of Republican rule. In 2008, Barack Obama won the presidency and Democrats bulked up their congressional ... (Source: Alexandria Daily Town Talk 2010-09-07T01:07:11Z)

State authorities gear up for Labor Day travel

Chicago aviation officials say they expect 1.4 million passengers to travel through O'Hare and Midway international airports through Tuesday. (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-09-05T10:06:25Z)

'Woz' wows, and tops Maria Sharapova at Open

Open runner-up Wozniacki over Sharapova, who has failed to make it even as far as the quarterfinals at Flushing Meadows since winning ... thanks to her Grand Slam final debut in New York and, most recently, (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-07T04:56:14Z)

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