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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)

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)

Deals of the Hour / September 6, 2010, 9:40 pm

Jonas Brothers rock American Music Festival finale

DAYTONA BEACH -- Cotton candy replaced the beer on Sunday night at the Ocean Center as the Jonas Brothers closed out the inaugural American Music Festival with a shriek and a scream. A really loud shriek and scream ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-06T05:11:45Z)

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)

Master chefs offer different contest at US Open

NEW YORK—There's been intense competition going on at the U.S. Open, and it has nothing to do with aces or foot faults. Instead, five of Bravo TV's "Top Chef Masters" have been working to create the best ... (Source: Berkeley Voice 2010-09-04T23:57:58Z)

Obama getting fewer judges confirmed than Nixon

A determined Republican stall campaign in the Senate has sidetracked so many of the men and women nominated by President Barack Obama for judgeships that he ... despite the Democrats' substantial Senate majority, (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-07T03:58:59Z)

Enel Aims for at Least 10% Return From Nuclear Energy

Sept. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Enel SpA, Italy's ... investments in bringing nuclear energy back to Italy. "The benefits of nuclear energy offset the costs," Chief Executive Officer Fulvio Conti told reporters at a ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-05T17:44:33Z)

Enel Seeks $3.8 Billion From Enel Green Stake Sale, IPO, CEO Conti Says

Enel Chief Executive Officer Fulvio Conti. Photographer: Alessandra Benedetti ... wealth funds that may bid to buy a direct stake in the alternative energy unit of Italy's biggest utility, Conti said today in an ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-24T11:46:33Z)

Florida Labor Day events roundup

five-time Grammy award winner Usher and teen pop sensations the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato will all be performing during Daytona Beach's American Music Festival. Other musical acts performing during the weekend ... (Source: Palm Beach Post (blog) 2010-08-26T13:53:02Z)

Wozniacki wallops Sharapova

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: Abilene Reporter-News 2010-09-07T04:06:08Z)

T-Mobile USA may offer Huawei's IDEOS Android-powered smartphone

According to the Wall Street Journal, U.S. wireless carrier T-Mobile may offer Huawei's recently announced IDEOS smartphone, just in time for the holiday season. The reported source has indicated that Huawei is in ... (Source: MobileBurn 2010-09-04T14:25:18Z)

Bravo's master chefs offer different contest at US Open with a battle for best ...

NEW YORK - There has been intense competition going on at the U.S. Open, and it has nothing to do with aces or foot faults. Instead, five of Bravo TV's "Top Chef Masters" have been working to create the ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-05T17:01:36Z)

Panasonic highlights 3D Content Deals at IFA 2010

3D TVs and 3D Blu ... will be available via Panasonic's IPTV platform, starting with Shaun White Skateboarding which has been showcased as a world premiere at IFA 2010 and will be released in Europe later in 2010. (Source: I4U 2010-09-06T07:27:45Z)

2006 US Open champion Maria Sharapova loses to 2009 runner-up Caroline Wozniacki ...

NEW YORK – Three-time major champion Maria Sharapova lost to top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki 6-3, 6-4 Monday in the fourth round of the U.S. Open. Sharapova, who won the 2006 title at Flushing Meadows ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-06T22:01:04Z)

Rep Confirms David Beckham's Beckingham Palace Is Up for Sale

... Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire on the market for an estimated $27 million. The Beckhams purchased the estate for $3.8 million in ... have plenty of friends and feel it's their spiritual home." "Beckingham Palace ... (Source: AceShowbiz 2010-09-06T04:57:26Z)

U.S. Open: Roger Federer beats Andreas Beck; Caroline Wozniacki cruises

... Caroline Wozniacki, No. 4 Jelena Jankovic, No. 7 Vera Zvonareva, No. 11 Svetlana Kuznetsova, No. 14 Maria Sharapova, No. 15 Yanina Wickmayer ... NEW YORK — Roger Federer is one cool customer. The temperature ... (Source: Florida Times-Union 2010-09-03T03:49:24Z)

T-Mobile in Talk to Sell Ideos in US

... SinoCast Daily Business Beat via COMTEX) -- The US subsidiary of T-Mobile is in talk to introduce smart phones based on the Android ... is called Ideos, which will only be priced at USD 50 apiece. Huawei is ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-09-06T13:47:08Z)

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)

Caroline Wozniacki beats imperfect Maria Sharapova at U.S. 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: Asbury Park Press 2010-09-07T01:07:11Z)

Study presented by IEA chief economist makes case for introduction of nuclear ...

according to Fulvio Conti, the CEO of Enel, who attended the presentation of the study. Birol said countries including Italy will need to cope with what he predicted would be a "very strong demand of electricity ... (Source: St. John's Telegram 2010-09-05T16:32:58Z)

T-Mobile to Grab Huawei's Low-Cost Android 2.2 Ideos Handset?

We know that Huawei would like to get their new IDEOS Android 2.2 smartphone into as many markets as possible, and thanks to a report in the Wall Street Journal we may be getting our first idea of where ... (Source: Phandroid 2010-09-06T14:15:46Z)

Federer, Wozniacki advance at U.S. Open

... champion Roger Federer beat 13th-seeded Jurgen Melzer ... Robin Soderling of Sweden. It was Soderling who ended Federer's streak of 23 consecutive Grand Slam semifinals by upsetting him in this year's French Open (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2010-09-07T04:06:08Z)

Obama judge picks delayed: Fewer than half of his nominees have been confirmed

WASHINGTON - A determined Republican stall campaign in the Senate has sidetracked so many of the men and women nominated by President Barack Obama for judgeships ... despite the Democrats' substantial Senate majority, (Source: Knoxville News Sentinel 2010-09-07T04:13:17Z)

David, Victoria Beckham Selling 'Beckingham Palace'

The Beckhams purchased the estate for ... settled, speak with American accents and David and Victoria are immersed in the laid back Los Angeles way of life. They love it there - they're well liked, have plenty of friends ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-09-06T14:44:24Z)

American Music Festival Revitalizes Daytona Beach

WESH.com DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- A star-studded lineup of musical artists hit Daytona Beach for the American Music Festival this weekend. It's the biggest show that Volusia County has seen in decades. The fun started ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-06T13:18:30Z)

Panasonic showcases innovation at IFA 2010

... content to be bought directly through its Viera 3D TVs ... Panasonic's IPTV platform, starting with Shaun White Skateboarding which has been showcased as a world premiere at IFA and will be released in Europe ... (Source: Consumer Electronics Net 2010-09-02T23:53:11Z)

Wozniacki wallops 2006 champ Sharapova at U.S. 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: Arlington Heights Daily Herald 2010-09-07T03:37:30Z)

Wozniacki eliminates Sharapova at US Open

NEW YORK — Forehands, backhands, big serves. Caroline Wozniacki got almost everything back Monday, frustrating Maria Sharapova in a 6-3, 6-4 victory to advance to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open. Top ... (Source: Poughkeepsie Journal 2010-09-06T22:58:20Z)

Master chefs offer different contest at US Open with a battle for best culinary dish

five of Bravo TV's "Top Chef Masters" have been working to create the best food of the tournament — something more elegant than hot dogs, pretzels and burgers. To that end, they've created recipes like pulled pork ... (Source: Republic 2010-09-05T16:54:26Z)

Celebrating the 2010 US Open with Fun Facts and Trivia

The 2010 US Open officially kicks off tomorrow, August 30th with first round tennis action at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York. As the fourth Grand Slam of the ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-29T22:53:30Z)

Beckhams 'Put Beckingham Palace Up For Sale'

... Sawbridgeworth ... accents and David and Victoria are immersed in the laid-back Los Angeles way of life. "They love it there - they're well liked, have plenty of friends and feel it's their spiritual home." The ... (Source: Mix 96 2010-09-05T17:30:14Z)

Great Wall TV Debuts on KyLinTV Europe

... Europe includes 27 TV channels: CCTV-4, CCTV-News, CCTV-Opera, CCTV-Entertainment, CCTV-E , CCTV-F, CCTV-Arabic, CCTV-Russian, China Movie Channel, Hunan TV, Beijing TV, Dragon TV, TVS ... Chinese IPTV platform ... (Source: Melodika.net 2010-09-06T18:19:09Z)

Deals of the Hour / September 6, 2010, 8:40 pm

Isle of Man resident Cal Crutchlow finally confirmed for MotoGP

WORLD Superbike rider Cal Crutchlow will be going to MotoGP next year to ride for the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 team. It has been confirmed Cal, who lives in Ramsey, has been given a two year deal with the team - though ... (Source: isleofman.com 2010-09-06T22:58:20Z)

Obama Aims for Mideast Peace Deal to Stabilize Region

... Hamas activists arrested in eighth paragraph, settlers to start construction in ninth paragraph.) Sept. 1 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama leads Israel and the Palestinian Authority ... exploit Arab anger ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-01T10:46:57Z)

Study presented by IEA chief economist makes case for introduction of nuclear ...

according to Fulvio Conti, the CEO of Enel, who attended the presentation of the study. Birol said countries including Italy will need to cope with what he predicted would be a "very strong demand of electricity ... (Source: St. John's Telegram 2010-09-05T16:32:58Z)

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)

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)

RComm & GTL scrap Rs 50k-cr tower deal

Mumbai: A June agreement between Reliance Communications (RComm) and GTL Infrastructure (GTL Infra) to merge the former's telecom tower business, Reliance Infratel, with GTL Infra has fallen through, jeopardising ... (Source: Financial Express 2010-09-06T21:03:48Z)

No. 3 Novak Djokovic beats American Mardy Fish 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 in fourth round of ...

the 2008 Australian Open champ from Serbia, has reached at least the semifinals at Flushing Meadows the last three years. Fish was making his deepest run at a Grand Slam this year after failing to advance past the ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-06T19:52:13Z)

MIDEAST PEACE TALKS A CRUEL CHARADE

to meet in Washington with Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud ... But Hamas is also the legitimate voice of Palestinians, having been elected in a proper democratic election in 2006, the Arab world's only honest ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-09-06T16:17:28Z)

Palestinians will not need budget aid by 2013: PM

... Palestinian Authority (PA) will be able to finance its budget without the need for foreign aid by ... where the Hamas group seized control in 2007. A rival to the Ramallah-based PA, Hamas does not contribute any ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-05T12:15:16Z)

Chiefs deal S Page to Patriots

Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) - The Kansas City Chiefs traded veteran safety Jarrad Page to the New England Patriots for an undisclosed draft pick. Page started in 39 of the 53 games he played in for ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-09-05T01:52:30Z)

Chiefs Pare Roster, Trade Page

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Chiefs traded safety Jarrad Page to the New England Patriots on Saturday and released 13 players, including quarterback Tyler Palko. They also placed cornerback Maurice Leggett and ... (Source: KMBC.com 2010-09-05T13:05:23Z)

2 Danes fail 1st try to launch home-built rocket

Two Danish space enthusiasts have failed ... from a barge near the Baltic Sea island of Bornholm. She says they will try again, but does not say when. Danes Peter Madsen and Kristian von Bengtson are behind the ... (Source: Burlington County Times 2010-09-06T08:53:39Z)

Enel Seeks $3.8 Billion From Enel Green Stake Sale, IPO, CEO Conti Says

Enel Chief Executive Officer Fulvio Conti. Photographer: Alessandra Benedetti ... wealth funds that may bid to buy a direct stake in the alternative energy unit of Italy's biggest utility, Conti said today in an ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-24T11:46:33Z)

Caroline Wozniacki beats imperfect Maria Sharapova at U.S. Open

... Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark across the net Monday in the fourth round of ... Open runner-up Wozniacki over Sharapova, who has failed to make it even as far as the quarterfinals at Flushing Meadows since ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-09-07T01:07:11Z)

Seinfeld a novelist? What's the deal?

All New Letters from a Nut: Includes Lunatic Email Exchanges": "Some have even guessed that I, Jerry Seinfeld, the two-commercial spokesperson for Microsoft Corporation, am the real Ted. All of these allegations, (Source: United Press International 2010-09-05T16:54:26Z)

Enel Aims for at Least 10% Return From Nuclear Energy

Sept. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Enel SpA, Italy's ... investments in bringing nuclear energy back to Italy. "The benefits of nuclear energy offset the costs," Chief Executive Officer Fulvio Conti told reporters at a ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-05T17:44:33Z)

Danish Rocket Grounded After Failed Launch

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

India's Reliance Communications, GTL scrap tower deal

... Reliance Communications Ltd, India's second-largest wireless carrier, and GTL Infrastructure ... towers belonging to Reliance Infratel, owned 95 per cent by Reliance Communications, were to be merged with Mumbai- (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-06T11:52:36Z)

Jerry Seinfeld To Unveil Real Identity Of Author Ted L. Nancy

All New Letters from a Nut: Includes Lunatic Email Exchanges . Seinfeld writes, "Some have even guessed that I, Jerry Seinfeld, the two-commercial spokesperson for Microsoft Corporation, am the real Ted. All of these ... (Source: Starpulse.com 2010-09-06T14:30:05Z)

Chiefs trade Page, release 13 players

K ANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs traded safety Jarrad Page to the New England Patriots [ team stats ] on Saturday and released 13 players, including quarterback Tyler Palko. They also placed ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-05T18:13:11Z)

Crutchlow to MotoGP, Melandri to superbikes in 2011

LONDON - British rider Cal Crutchlow will switch from the world superbike championship to MotoGP next season on a two-year deal, the Tech 3 Yamaha team said on Sunday. At the same time, Italian Marco Melandri will ... (Source: Khaleej Times 2010-09-06T17:43:22Z)

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)

Jerry Seinfeld To Unveil Real Identity Of Mysterious Author Ted L. Nancy?

... to the latest book, All New Letters from a Nut: Includes Lunatic Email Exchanges. Seinfeld writes, "Some have even guessed that I, Jerry Seinfeld, the two-commercial spokesperson for Microsoft Corporation, am the ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-09-06T14:30:05Z)

World Superbikes: Carl Crutchlow to move up to MotoGP

WARWICKSHIRE'S Cal Crutchlow ... MotoGP is a great opportunity for me, it was an honour to be asked by Herve Poncharal and for Yamaha to back me and my ability. "Being part of the Yahama Sterilgarda World Superbike (Source: Coventry Telegraph.net 2010-09-06T19:45:03Z)

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)

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)

Bargain-basement Danish rocket fails to launch

... Danish navy 30 kilometres east of the island of Bornholm, the nine-metre-high rocket only emitted a small ... designers Peter Madsen and Kristian von Bengtson said. Pending successful testing, the two say they ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-05T14:24:07Z)

Querrey wins, hopes to put 'U.S.' back in U.S. Open

6-4 Sunday to reach the fourth round at Flushing ... hopes for its first male Grand Slam champion since 1936. He was a popular pick to go far at Flushing Meadows; he was the runner-up at the 2008 U.S. Open and at ... (Source: Register Citizen 2010-09-07T02:47:24Z)

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

MUMBAI, INDIA — A deal that would have more than halved the debt of Reliance Communications Ltd. and created an $11 billion independent telecom tower company in India has fallen through, Reliance and GTL ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-09-06T20:20:51Z)

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)

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