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Deals of the Hour / September 6, 2010, 11:40 pm

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)

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)

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)

Reliance Communications, GTL Infra call off deal to create $11 billion telecom ...

MUMBAI, INDIA — A deal that would have more than ... Reliance Communications down 0.9 percent and GTL down 2.7 percent in midday trade on the Bombay Stock Exchange. (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-09-06T20:20:51Z)

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)

Darrelle Revis covers all angles for Jets

Darrelle Revis has that distinction. He is one of those special players. That's why Jets coach Rex Ryan hauled his butt down to Florida over the weekend and parked himself on Revis' doorstep and wouldn't leave ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-07T04:41:55Z)

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)

NFL notes: Darrelle Revis ends holdout, signs with Jets

Darrelle Revis ... re-signed by the Jets two days after the popular player was released in what was initially viewed as a cost-cutting move. Richardson will be added to the 53-man roster, coach Rex Ryan said. (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-09-07T03:58:59Z)

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)

India's Reliance Communications, GTL scrap tower deal

India's second-largest wireless carrier ... and neither side is extending the deadline," GTL said in a regulatory filing with the Bombay Stock Exchange. "Consequently, the process of merger as originally contemplated ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-06T11:52:36Z)

Sensex up marginally; Asian cues mixed

MUMBAI: Indian markets opened marginally higher Tuesday ... The Bombay Stock Exchange rose to trade at 18,586.10, up 26.05 points or 0.14 per cent. The 30-share index touched a high of 18,601.70 versus a low of ... (Source: Economic Times 2010-09-07T03:58:59Z)

Darrelle Revis returns to Jets

Darrelle Revis ... Rex Ryan said. Revis didn't practice, but was there in time to address the team and break down the practice huddle, with NFL Films cameras capturing the moment for HBO's "Hard Knocks" series. Some ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-09-07T03:58:59Z)

Houston Texans agree to one-year deal with Matt Leinart

HOUSTON—Matt Leinart has agreed to a one ... on Monday that Leinart had reached a deal with the Texans. The Texans were looking for insurance at backup quarterback after Dan Orlovsky threw two interceptions in ... (Source: KHOU 2010-09-06T22:29:42Z)

Matt Leinart agrees to one-year deal with Texans

Houston -- Matt Leinart ... the Houston Texans, according to agent Tom Condon. Leinart was cut by Arizona on Saturday. The Texans were looking for insurance at backup quarterback after former Lion Dan Orlovsky threw ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-06T17:07:34Z)

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)

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)

Bargain-basement Danish rocket fails to launch

Instead of launching into space from a platform made available by the Danish navy 30 kilometres east of the island of Bornholm, the nine ... designers Peter Madsen and Kristian von Bengtson said. Pending successful ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-05T14:24:07Z)

Airfares to be high for holidays

Airfares to be high for holidays 08:02 AM CDT on Tuesday, August ... WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Looking to fly somewhere this Thanksgiving or Christmas? ... TWU begins vote count on American Airline deals Small taxi ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-08-24T12:58:08Z)

From the embers sprang fire

Democrats in Congress, aided and abetted by President Barack Obama and a misguided lame-duck President George W. Bush, have voted clearly and consistently against the will of the American people. We all remember the ... (Source: Indiana Daily Student 2010-09-07T06:22:08Z)

It's Time to Snag Winter Holiday Travel Deals!

CBS) Thanksgiving and Christmas ... be perfect to do that holiday and winter shopping. First the bad news: Airlines are now generating revenue from every possible source, and at least two, American and Delta, have ... (Source: CBS News 2010-08-24T11:32:14Z)

What is Your Favorite Holiday to Watch Baseball On?

... during Thanksgiving and Christmas, it's lengthy season does coincide with a number of holidays. Right as baseball season starts, Easter happens, but April also features another holiday -- one nearly as American ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-09-06T18:26:19Z)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Danish duo prepare for budget space rocket launch

... Danish navy has allocated a launch site some 30 kilometres east of the island of Bornholm. A parachute has been developed ... designers Peter Madsen and Kristian von Bengtson said. The duo formed Copenhagen ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-01T11:15:35Z)

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)

Matt Leinart agrees to one-year deal with Houston Texans

HOUSTON - Matt Leinart has agreed to a one-year deal with the Houston ... The Texans were looking for insurance at backup quarterback after Dan Orlovsky threw two interceptions in Houston's last preseason game last ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-07T02:25:55Z)

Danish Rocket Grounded After Failed Launch

according to Danish media. Live footage of the event on the Baltic island of Bornholm appeared to show brown smoke coming ... Peter Madsen and Kristian von Bengtson debated building the 30-foot, 1.75 ton prototype ... (Source: Redorbit.com 2010-09-06T11:31:08Z)

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