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Deals of the Hour / October 4, 2010, 12:41 am

With Giants' win, Reds to meet Phillies

CINCINNATI -- It took Game 162 dramatics to play out late Sunday afternoon, but the Reds now know they're going to play the Phillies in the National League Division Series. Game 1 will be played on Wednesday at Citizens Bank Park and will air on TBS and ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-10-03T23:23:34Z)

Free speech cases at top of Supreme Court's agenda

First Amendment cases top the Supreme Court's docket as it begins a new term with a new justice and three women on the bench for the first time. The court will look at provocative anti-gay protests at military funerals and a California law banning the sale ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-03T00:00:33Z)

The hard facts of Pennsylvania recovery, reinvestment projects

If you've ever wondered just how much stimulus money is making its way to Pennsylvania, you can find out for yourself, but it may be necessary to draw upon the hunting skills for which the Commonwealth is so justifiably famous. Like any hunt, it will ... (Source: Norristown Times Herald 2010-10-04T06:18:45Z)

Dutch Close In On Coalition Deal

AMSTERDAM—A vote Tuesday among Christian Democrat legislators will be the final hurdle to the Netherlands getting its first operating government since February and pushing through €18 billion ($24.8 billion) in budget cuts to 2015. However, analysts ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-04T02:01:03Z)

Ravens Notebook: O-line giving Flacco plenty of time to throw

PITTSBURGH - Joe Flacco seemingly had an eternity of time to scan through his reads. The Baltimore Ravens' quarterback was only sacked once and hit twice the entire game. That's a rare feat considering the Ravens' opponent Sunday was the aggressive ... (Source: Carroll County Online 2010-10-04T04:09:54Z)

Dutch politician on trial on hate speech charges

Dutch anti-Islam politician Geert Wilders is going on trial Monday for alleged hate speech, even as his popularity and influence in the Netherlands are near all time highs. Prosecutors say Wilders incited hatred against Muslims with remarks comparing Islam ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-04T06:40:14Z)

Free speech cases top Supreme Court docket

Associated Press, WASHINGTON — First Amendment cases top the Supreme Court's docket as it begins a new term with a new justice and three women on the bench for the first time. The court will look at provocative anti-gay protests at military funerals ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-10-04T05:35:48Z)

Reds to start with Volquez in Game 1 against the Phillies

CINCINNATI - The Cincinnati Reds have a largely young and inexperienced starting rotation, which is why veteran righthander Bronson Arroyo was expected to take the mound against the Phillies in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Wednesday at ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-04T07:01:42Z)

Dusty Baker settles on rotation for Reds

CINCINNATI -- The Cincinnati Reds will go with three right-handers in their playoff rotation regardless of the opponent. Manager Dusty Baker announced on Sunday that he will start Edinson Volquez , Bronson Arroyo and Johnny Cueto in the first three games ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-03T20:03:08Z)

Commonwealth Games open in New Delhi

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The 19th Commonwealth Games were declared open on Sunday in a spectacular opening ceremony which might repair some of the damage to India's image after a calamitous buildup to the sporting festival. The preparations for the $6 billion ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-03T16:28:24Z)

AP Source: Bulls, Noah agree to 5-year contract extension

CHICAGO - Center Joakim Noah and the Chicago Bulls agreed Sunday on a five-year contract extension, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal has not been finalized ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-04T06:33:04Z)

Europe rolling at the Ryder Cup

NEWPORT, Wales - Europe could only dream of a Sunday like this at the Ryder Cup. It gave Tiger Woods his worst beating ever; hit all the right shots to spur on its foot-stomping, flag-waving crowd; and kept the Americans from winning a single match. Too ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-04T07:01:42Z)

California free speech cases at top of Supreme Court's agenda

First Amendment cases top the Supreme Court's docket as it begins a new term with a new justice and three women on the bench for the first time. The court will look at provocative anti-gay protests at military funerals and a California law banning the sale ... (Source: Woodland Daily Democrat 2010-10-02T14:42:12Z)

Don't expect a fantastic comeback this Ryder Cup when Europe has better players and plans

NEWPORT, Wales - The clock started ticking for Corey Pavin and the rest of the U.S. Ryder Cup brain trust as soon as Francesco Molinari holed the putt that hurt the most. One hour was all they had, 60 minutes to come up with something that would work ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-04T05:07:10Z)

Spotlight turns to sports at Commonwealth Games

As the spotlight finally turns to sports at the Commonwealth Games, the prospect of contracting dengue fever is still a worry in New Delhi. Swimming was the first sport to get going Monday, the morning after the games officially opened at the Jawaharlal ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-04T05:50:07Z)

Governor, leaders reach deal

SACRAMENTO -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders said they struck a comprehensive agreement after an intensive five-hour meeting Friday night, signaling an end to California's record-long budget stalemate after 93 days. Virtually no details ... (Source: Woodland Daily Democrat 2010-10-02T09:41:33Z)

India Secures Delhi for Commonwealth Games Ceremony

(Updates with ticket sales in second paragraph.) Oct. 3 (Bloomberg) -- India deployed thousands of security personnel in New Delhi for today's opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games as the country hosts its biggest sporting event in almost three ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-03T10:01:51Z)

Bulls, Noah agree to five-year extension

CHICAGO -- A person familiar with the negotiations says the Chicago Bulls have agreed to a five-year contract extension with center Joakim Noah . The source spoke on the condition of anonymity because a deal has not been finalized. More on Bulls Young ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-04T06:04:26Z)

Steelers' defensive line benefiting from extra rest

• Defensive line coach John Mitchell is excited about a rotation through the first three games that has reduced the number of snaps for starters Aaron Smith, Casey Hampton and Brett Keisel. "You don't want to wear them out," Mitchell said. "This is a ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-10-02T18:16:57Z)

Catch a falling star? Europe caught two in Ryder Cup matches and grab momentum in the bargain

NEWPORT, Wales - Every point in the Ryder Cup counts the same. Some just matter more than others. There's no way to know until the singles wrap up Monday whether finally taking a point off Tiger Woods was the game-changing moment for the European side. But ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-04T05:07:10Z)

Governor, legislators reach budget deal

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP)- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders said they struck a comprehensive agreement after an intensive five-hour meeting Friday night, signaling an end to California's record-long budget stalemate after 93 days. Virtually ... (Source: Daily Breeze 2010-10-02T18:24:07Z)

Special Report: Stimulus money in our towns

Editor's note: For the next week, The Reporter and TheReporterOnline.com will be presenting a series of articles, photos and videos on the federal economic stimulus program. This project includes reporting from many other Journal Register Company sister ... (Source: Reporter 2010-10-03T11:49:13Z)

Prince Charles meets Indian president, ending protocol tussle over Commonwealth Games

NEW DELHI — Britain's Prince Charles met with Indian President Pratibha Patil for informal talks Saturday, a day before the two are to jointly inaugurate the Commonwealth Games, ending a protocol tussle. Charles and Patil, accompanied by their spouses ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-10-02T16:08:06Z)

Prince Charles in Indian capital for sporting meet

Britain's Prince Charles met with Indian President Pratibha Patil for informal talks Saturday, a day before the two are to jointly inaugurate the Commonwealth Games, ending a protocol tussle. Charles and Patil, accompanied by their spouses, later strolled ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-02T15:18:00Z)

Hate speech trial of Dutch politician who called for Quran ban to begin in Amsterdam

AMSTERDAM (AP) — Dutch anti-Islam politician Geert Wilders is going on trial Monday for alleged hate speech, even as his popularity and influence in the Netherlands are near all time highs. Prosecutors say Wilders incited hatred against Muslims with ... (Source: Allentown Morning Call 2010-10-04T06:54:33Z)

Lawmakers reach tentative deal on state budget

SACRAMENTO — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders said they struck a comprehensive agreement after an intensive five-hour meeting Friday night, signaling an end to California's record-long budget stalemate after 93 days. No details were ... (Source: Monterey County Herald 2010-10-02T08:37:08Z)

Report: Chicago Bulls, Noah reach agreement

CHICAGO — A person familiar with the negotiations says the Chicago Bulls have agreed to a five-year contract extension with center Joakim Noah. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity because a deal has not been finalized. The news about Noah ... (Source: Shreveport Times 2010-10-04T07:08:52Z)

NFL game of the week

Satisfy your Green Bay Packers fix on the go with the exclusive Packers 2010 iPhone app from JSOnline and the Journal Sentinel. When: Noon Sunday. Point spread: Pittsburgh by 2½. Key injuries: Ravens - OT Jared Gaither (back), LB Tavares Gooden (shoulder ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-10-03T01:47:55Z)

All eyes on New Delhi

NEW DELHI — The Commonwealth Games Federation General Assembly on Saturday commended the Delhi Games Organising Committee for getting things ready for hosting the October 3-14 event. The assembly passed a resolution praising the OC for bringing things ... (Source: Khaleej Times 2010-10-03T18:01:27Z)

Tracking Pa.'s stimulus funds

If you've ever wondered just how much stimulus money is making its way to Pennsylvania, you can find out for yourself, but it may be necessary to draw upon the hunting skills for which the commonwealth is so justifiably famous. Like any hunt, it will ... (Source: Daily Local News 2010-10-03T10:09:00Z)

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