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

Germany's Merkel sets stage for nuclear battle

BERLIN, GERMANY - German Chancellor Angela Merkel set the stage on Monday for perhaps the biggest fight of her political career with proposals to postpone the date when Europe's biggest economy abandons nuclear power ... (Source: AsiaOne 2010-09-06T09:15:08Z)

Android App Developers Endure Lower Sales in Search of Growth

Android Remedies Google may be taking steps to remedy some of the issues that make Android app creation less lucrative to developers. Apple iTunes users can do one-click shopping because iTunes saves their information. (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-02T04:19:13Z)

Eagles deal Andrews, cut Jean-Gilles

... to have much trade value when the Eagles sent a sixth-round pick to the Arizona Cardinals for guard Reggie Wells Friday but the Eagles kept pitching him. "I think Stacy feels more comfortable at the tackle ... (Source: Reporter 2010-09-05T10:35:03Z)

BayBears Swat Stars, Keep Rolling After Playoff Clinch

One day after clinching a wild card spot in the Southern League playoffs ... The BayBears will open the South Division Championship Series on Thursday night at the Baseball Grounds against the Jacksonville Suns, who were ... (Source: OurSports Central 2010-09-05T22:23:43Z)

Intel CEO says he asked Steve Jobs' opinion before Infineon deal

Before Intel acquired the wireless unit of chipmaker Infineon, the company's CEO consulted Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs, who was said to be "happy" with the deal. Intel announced on Monday that it had agreed to ... (Source: Apple Insider 2010-09-01T12:20:01Z)

WTO chief wants G20 leaders to discuss pushing forward global trade deal

... WTO said Monday. World Trade Organization talks aimed at a new global commerce pact — the so-called Doha round named after Qatar's capital where ... Pascal Lamy, director general of the Geneva-based body, (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-09-06T06:44:48Z)

Chattanooga Lookouts deal setback to Mobile BayBears in race for Southern League playoff berth

... to solidify its wild-card lead over Montgomery in the Southern League South Division race and keep pace with Jacksonville for the division lead. But the Lookouts ruined a good outing by BayBears starter Wade ... (Source: Birmingham News 2010-09-01T04:56:12Z)

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)

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)

Lamoriello makes a statement on Kovy approval

Newark, NJ – New Jersey Devils President/CEO/General Manager Lou Lamoriello today issued the following statement: "We have been advised today that the NHL has approved the contract between Ilya Kovalchuk and the ... (Source: NHL.com 2010-09-04T14:53:56Z)

Google negotiating for Android music service

Apple has a leg up on Google thanks to its popular iTunes store, but Google in May showed off a service that would allow users to store and stream their music to their Android phones from a cloud-based Internet service. (Source: Fiercemobilecontent 2010-09-03T15:02:17Z)

Everyone happy in Ilya Kovalchuk deal

NEWARK — The New Jersey Devils did more than sign Ilya Kovalchuk to ... The NHL agreed to end its investigations into contracts signed in 2009 by Marian Hossa of the Blackhawks, Roberto Luongo of the Canucks, (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-09-04T23:15:01Z)

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)

Eagles deal Andrews, make final cuts

... the trade of offensive lineman Stacy Andrews. The team sent the guard/tackle to the Seattle Seahawks for a 2011 draft pick, reportedly a seventh-round selection. Andrews, the brother of former Eagles OL Shawn ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-09-05T08:19:03Z)

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)

BayBears announce postseason honors

the only BayBears player to be named to the Southern League ... Jacksonville and Montgomery both lost on Wednesday, which kept the BayBears a game behind the Suns for first place in the South Division, with their ... (Source: MiLB.com 2010-09-03T19:19:59Z)

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)

"iCulture" Gives Apple a Tactical Advantage

Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled an updated line of iPods this ... the investment in an extensive library of iOS apps is a much stronger bond than the two-year wireless contract. Aside from the early termination fee, (Source: PC World 2010-09-05T14:16:58Z)

Germany's Merkel praises deal to extend operations for country's 17 nuclear power ...

BERLIN — Germany's chancellor says a deal to grant the country's nuclear power plants an extra 12 years on average of production is a "revolution of the energy supply" for her country. Chancellor Angela Merkel said ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-06T12:28:24Z)

Germany's Merkel praises extending nuclear energy

... BERLIN - Germany's chancellor says a deal to grant the country's nuclear power plants an extra 12 years on average of production is a "revolution of the energy supply" for her country. Chancellor Angela ... (Source: WHEC TV-10 2010-09-06T12:42:43Z)

Eagles deal Stacy Andrews to Seattle, obtain DE Barnes from Baltimore

could move to right tackle to replace Jon Runyan. "I did it because [the Eagles] said it would help Shawn's back," Stacy Andrews said when contacted Saturday night by phone. Shawn Andrews, of course, never played ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-05T07:00:18Z)

Devils get Kovalchuk, NHL-union strike deal

The New Jersey Devils did more than sign Ilya Kovalchuk to a $100 ... The NHL agreed to end its investigations into contracts signed in 2009 by Marian Hossa of the Blackhawks, Roberto Luongo of the Canucks, (Source: Delaware Online 2010-09-05T07:50:25Z)

WTO chief wants G20 push on global trade deal

... the conclusion of stalled global trade negotiations, the head of the WTO said Monday. World Trade Organization talks aimed at a new global commerce pact _ the so-called Doha round ... Pascal Lamy, director general ... (Source: FederalNewsRadio.com 2010-09-06T06:44:48Z)

NHL News: New Jersey Devils And Ilya Kovalchuk Deal Ok'd By League

The NHL and NHLPA announced in a press release that "under the terms of the agreement ... Roberto Luongo, Marc Savard, and Marian Hossa. (Source: Inside Pulse 2010-09-04T17:24:16Z)

iOS 4.2 for iPad coming in November, adds wireless printing and Air Play

support for wireless printing, and streaming of audio, video and photos through the new Air Play feature. Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs showed off the new printing capabilities in iOS 4.2. When printing, (Source: Apple Insider 2010-09-01T17:20:40Z)

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)

Lamoriello and Devils get Kovalchuk; NHL and union reach deal on long-term contracts

We also have more stories about: (click the phrases to see a list) FILE - In this April 6, 2010, file photo, New Jersey Devils left wing Ilya Kovalchuk skates against the Atlanta Thrashers during the first ... (Source: Republic 2010-09-04T19:47:26Z)

WTO chief expects to conclude Doha trade talks next year

SEOUL, Sept. 6 (Xinhua) -- The World Trade Organization (WTO) Director General Pascal Lamy on Monday urged global leaders to make efforts to conclude the stalled Doha round of trade talks next year. "A substantial ... (Source: Xinhua News Agency 2010-09-06T10:12:23Z)

Music companies eager for Google to vie with iTunes

... Google the latitude to offer an array of products and services through its Android operating system for ... controls 75 percent to 80 percent of digital music sales via its iTunes store. Though record companies ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-09-04T04:02:32Z)

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