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Deals of the Hour / September 6, 2010, 5:40 am

Harley, union reach tentative agreement

MILWAUKEE — Harley ... terms of the proposed contract. "I can tell you it includes competitive compensation, and it also gives the company the flexibility it needs to remain competitive," company spokesman Bob Klein (Source: Denver Post 2010-09-04T07:08:39Z)

Chukars Announce Ticket Deal

The Chukars start a three-game homestand tonight with a 7:15 game against the Orem Owlz at Melaleuca Field. • Discuss this story on the Pioneer League message board ... (Source: OurSports Central 2010-09-03T21:43:09Z)

Owen Nolan loses gamble, now waits for call

Owen Nolan might not be a premier power forward ... Nolan was told by general manager Doug Wilson that he wants to give such prospects as Cameron Macintyre and Frazer McLaren a chance. And while he was flirting with the ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-09-05T18:56:08Z)

Carly Fiorina: Another Pro-Immigration Republican

... Carly Fiorina, the ex-HP CEO who's running for Senate in California, cuts against the party line as well. During her first debate with Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer ... eBay CEO Meg Whitman, the Republican ... (Source: Atlantic Online (blog) 2010-09-03T18:44:11Z)

US OPEN: Querrey wins and draw Opens up

NEW YORK — Sam Querrey wants to put the "U ... 6-4 Sunday to reach the fourth round at Flushing Meadows for the second time in three years. "The average sports fan watches the Grand Slams, and they watch on ... (Source: Reporter 2010-09-06T10:19:33Z)

Idaho Falls 11, Orem 10

... Chukars rallied from a 10-2 deficit with a nine-run sixth inning and went on to defeat the Orem Owlz 11-10 Saturday night ... who made his Pioneer League debut Saturday at Melaleuca Field. In three and two ... (Source: MiLB.com 2010-09-05T06:10:12Z)

Kodak settlement with black workers gets OK

ROCHESTER, N.Y. - A federal judge on Friday approved Eastman Kodak Co.'s $21.4 million offer to settle class-action lawsuits by black employees who maintained white counterparts were favored over them for ... (Source: Coloradoan 2010-09-04T11:04:52Z)

Lou Lamoriello and Devils chairman Jeff Vanderbeek meet with NHL execs over new Ilya Kovalchuk deal

An arbitrator earlier this month ruled that the league was within its rights to void Kovalchuk's $102 million contract, which at 17-years was the longest in NHL history. It is believed, the two sides were ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-08-24T08:26:07Z)

Prior, Rangers agree on minor-league deal

... Mark Prior agreed to a minor league deal with Texas. The team said Prior will sign the contract today ... He signed with the Orange County Flyers of the independent Golden Baseball League in August. Prior's ... (Source: Northwest Herald 2010-09-04T05:21:16Z)

Harley, union reach deal

MILWAUKEE - Harley ... terms of the proposed contract. "I can tell you it includes competitive compensation, and it also gives the company the flexibility it needs to remain competitive," company spokesman Bob Klein (Source: The Ledger 2010-09-04T13:13:43Z)

Judge OKs Kodak's settlement offer

ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- A federal judge has approved Eastman Kodak Co.'s $21.4 million offer to settle class-action lawsuits by black employees who maintained white counterparts were favored over them for pay ... (Source: Delaware Online 2010-09-05T07:57:34Z)

Murray Watts hits grand slam in 11-10 Idaho Falls win

... Chukars rallied from a 10-2 deficit with a nine-run sixth inning and went on to defeat the Orem Owlz 11-10 Saturday night ... who made his Pioneer League debut Saturday at Melaleuca Field. In three and two ... (Source: Kait 8 2010-09-05T08:04:44Z)

NHL approves Devils' contract to Kovalchuk

A statement today from New Jersey Devils President/CEO/general manager Lou Lamoriello: "We have been advised today that the NHL has approved the contract between Ilya Kovalchuk and the New Jersey Devils. We are ... (Source: Albany Times Union (blog) 2010-09-04T14:53:56Z)

How Owen Nolan finds himself without a team — plus notes and quotes from the ...

I was trying to do a quick story on Owen Nolan.  After all, this is the ... wanted as the Sharks are opting to go with younger prospects such as Cameron Macintyre or Frazer Mclaren in the role Nolan would have ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News (blog) 2010-09-05T00:40:55Z)

South Korean Foreign Minister Offers to Resign

SEOUL—South Korean Foreign Minister Yu Myung-hwan has offered to resign amid accusations of nepotism, an official said Saturday. Mr. Yu made his offer to President Lee Myung-bak after he came under fire ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-04T07:08:39Z)

Cedar Rapids Native, Cartoonist Paul Conrad Dies at 86

David Conrad. He said the death was from natural causes, but did not offer specifics. Paul Conrad took on U.S. presidents from Harry S. Truman to George W. Bush, mostly in the Los Angeles Times, where he worked for ... (Source: KCRG.com 2010-09-05T17:23:04Z)

Kodak to pay $21.4 million after race claims

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A federal judge has approved Eastman Kodak Co.'s $21.4 million offer to settle class-action lawsuits by black employees who maintained white counterparts were favored for pay and ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-04T03:12:25Z)

Pulitzer-winning cartoonist Paul Conrad dies at 86

... than half a century, Pulitzer Prize winning cartoonist Paul Conrad poked fun at politicians, taking on presidents from Harry S. Truman to ... he was most proud of being on Nixon's enemies list," David Conrad said (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-06T10:41:01Z)

Official says South Korea's foreign minister offers to resign over nepotism scandal

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — South Korean Foreign Minister Yu Myung-hwan has offered to resign amid accusations of nepotism, an official said Saturday. Yu made his offer to President Lee Myung-bak after he came under fire ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-04T06:25:42Z)

South Korean foreign minister offers to resign over nepotism charge

... Korean Foreign Minister Yu Myung Hwan offered to resign Saturday over allegations that the ministry manipulated its rules to offer a job to his daughter. His offer came a week after three of President Lee Myung ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-04T06:47:10Z)

Stosur erases 4 match points, beats Dementieva; 1st Australian woman in US quarters since '86

ten us open stosur 090510 ... NEW YORK - Sam Stosur won the latest-finishing women's match in U.S ... beat 2004 runner-up Elena Dementieva 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 (2) in the fourth round. (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-06T05:54:42Z)

With no offer from San Jose Sharks, Owen Nolan waits for phone to ring

Owen Nolan is in unfamiliar territory ... general manager Doug Wilson wants to give prospects such as Cameron Macintyre and Frazer McLaren a chance to earn the lineup spot that Nolan might have filled. "We met. (Source: Inside Bay Area 2010-09-05T19:39:05Z)

Mark Prior agrees to minor league deal with Rangers

... Mark Prior agreed Friday to a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers. The team said Prior ... He signed with the Orange County Flyers of the independent Golden Baseball League in August and has allowed one ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-09-04T11:12:02Z)

Barbara Boxer Should Beat Fiorina in California

Barbara Boxer met her challenger, former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina ... of the current Republican governor and the vulnerabilities of former eBay CEO and current gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman. (Source: NewsMax.com 2010-09-03T13:43:32Z)

Dan Morain: Does China offer state a model for jobs?

Republican challenger Carly Fiorina and Democratic incumbent Barbara Boxer argue over all the hot-button issues ... Like Jerry Brown running against billionaire Meg Whitman, Boxer is convinced that in this recession, (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-09-05T07:07:28Z)

Harley-Davidson, union reach deal to keep plant in Wis.

Milwaukee (AP) — Harley-Davidson Motor Co ... The company declined to reveal Friday the terms of the proposed contract. Spokesman Bob Klein says it includes "competitive" compensation, and it gives the company the ... (Source: Marketplace.publicradio.org 2010-09-03T22:54:44Z)

Obit: Pulitzer-winning political cartoonist Paul Conrad, 86

David Conrad said, but he did not offer specifics. Paul Conrad took on U.S. presidents from Harry S. Truman to George W. Bush, mostly in the Los Angeles Times , where he worked for 30 years and helped the newspaper ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-05T09:52:06Z)

Rangers sign Prior to Minor League deal

MINNEAPOLIS -- Former All-Star pitcher Mark Prior, whose ... expected to be an option for the Rangers this season. The right-hander signed an independent league contract with the Orange County Flyers of the Golden ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-09-04T01:10:44Z)

Devils tout 'good faith' in Ilya Kovalchuk deal

... Devils say they acted in good faith during their contract negotiations with Ilya Kovalchuk.The NHL signed off on Kovalchuk ... General manager Lou Lamoriello said in a statement Saturday the team is pleased with ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-04T19:11:38Z)

Stosur erases 4 match points, beats Dementieva in latest-finishing US Open women ...

... Groll) NEW YORK — Sam Stosur won the latest-finishing women's match in U.S. Open history, erasing four match points and coming back to beat 2004 runner-up Elena Dementieva 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 (2) in the fourth round. (Source: Republic 2010-09-06T06:16:10Z)

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