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Deals of the Hour / July 5, 2010, 10:12 pm

Modano to meet with Red Wings

Mike Modano is flying up to Detroit on Tuesday and could meet with the Red Wings as soon as Tuesday afternoon, he said Monday night. Modano, who was born and grew up in the Detroit area, said that he has had a couple of ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-07-06T03:54:57Z)

New Pacific Metals Corp. makes share purchase offer for Tagish Lake Gold

New Pacific Metals Corp. (TSXV:NUX) says it will make an offer to purchase all of the common shares of Tagish Lake Gold Corp. (TSXV:TLG.V). New Pacific's offer is six cents per share in cash or eight cents in New Pacific shares, or a combination of cash and shares ... (Source: Product Design & Development 2010-07-05T14:11:45Z)

Third Edition of Singapore International Water Week Hits New Highs

The recently concluded Singapore International Water Week 2010 (28 June to 2 July 2010) ended on a high note for many local and international water companies, where the total value of announcements for projects awarded ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-07-06T02:07:35Z)

Big tech: Who benefits?

SAN FRANCISCO - The world's largest technology companies have been on a buying spree, spending billions to snap up smaller companies. Often, the buyers say they're doing it for their customers. As tech companies get bigger and bigger, they say, they can offer a broader variety of products and make ... (Source: Inland Valley Daily Bulletin 2010-07-06T01:31:47Z)

Modano scheduled to meet with Red Wings this week

Mike Modano is flying up to Detroit on Tuesday and could meet with the Red Wings as soon as tomorrow afternoon, he said Monday night. Modano, who was born and grew up in the Detroit area, said that he has had a couple of ... (Source: Dallas Morning News (blog) 2010-07-06T04:16:25Z)

Nashville Sounds lose 3-1 to end homestand

The Nashville Sounds ended their homestand on the short end of a 3-1 loss to the New Orleans Zephyrs on Saturday evening at historic Greer Stadium in the finale of a three-game series. It was a pretty good crowd for a Saturday, as 9,575 fans took in the victory then watched the Sounds ... (Source: Asheville Citizen-Times 2010-07-04T12:39:53Z)

Texas Rangers agree to hold auction for team sale

FORT WORTH, Texas - The Texas Rangers want to hold an auction next month for the team's sale. The surprise motion filed in bankruptcy court Monday says the team will open the sale back up to bidders, who must meet ... (Source: NBC Sports 2010-07-06T02:14:44Z)

Detroit Red Wings: Holland May Offer Mike Modano a Deal, but Shouldn't

I'm not trying to start anything here. I have no inside knowledge. I haven't heard any rumors, or even whispers of rumors, from the Detroit Red Wings front office. Just call it a hunch. For the past two decades, the Red ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-06-29T23:44:22Z)

Asian stocks slide ahead of crucial Japan business survey, US jobs data; China off 3.3 percent

BANGKOK - Asian markets slid Tuesday as a mammoth share sale in China dragged Shanghai stocks down more than 3 percent and investors trimmed bets before the release of crucial indicators from the world's two biggest ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-06-29T06:19:15Z)

Customers question industry's takeover spree

The world's largest tech companies have been on a buying spree, spending billions to snap up smaller companies - but their customers are not happy. As tech companies get bigger and bigger, they say, they can offer a ... (Source: The Australian 2010-07-06T01:03:09Z)

Tech customers have their doubts about takeovers

SAN FRANCISCO — The world's largest technology companies have been on a buying spree, spending billions to snap up smaller companies. And often the buyers say they're doing it for their customers - businesses, hospitals, schools and government agencies. As tech companies get bigger and bigger ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-07-06T04:09:16Z)

Kovalchuk still flirting, NHL market still on hold

Intrigue abounds in the NHL these days. Ilya Kovalchuk is doing his best LeBron James imitation, flirting with multiple teams while sending mixed signals to suitors. Contenders await the outcome of his sweepstakes. Many potential deals are on hold. All heck could break loose once Kovalchuk selects ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-07-06T02:14:44Z)

Spain's Aaa on Downgrade Review at Moody's as Note Sale Nears

July 1 (Bloomberg) -- Spain's top credit ranking was placed on review for a possible downgrade by Moody's Investors Service as the country prepares to sell as much 3.5 billion euros ($4.3 billion) of five-year notes ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-06-30T21:55:48Z)

World Cup: Germany, Spain are familiar foes

things that can happen in football," Mauricio Espinosa was quoted Monday in the Uruguayan newspaper El Pais. Germany beat England 4-1, but was up just 2-1 at the time of the mistake. Fit to play?: Uruguay already was ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-06T03:47:47Z)

Texas Rangers agree to hold auction next week for team sale

The team, which had a pending sale to a group led by Pittsburgh attorney Chuck Greenberg and Hall of Fame pitcher and team president Nolan Ryan, set a July 16 auction for bidders who meet certain Major League Baseball ... (Source: USA Today 2010-07-06T04:30:44Z)

Mastny deals in Zephyrs win at Nashville

NASHVILLE – Tom Mastny dealt seven innings allowed one run and earned the win as the New Orleans Zephyrs defeated the Nashville Sounds, 3-1, in front of 9,575 at Greer Stadium. The Z's offense was assisted by a pair of Sounds errors in the third inning. Mastny helped his cause with a leadoff hit ... (Source: NewOrleans.Com 2010-07-04T07:46:23Z)

Linesman: Not awarding goal 'unfortunate'

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay - The Uruguayan linesman who failed to see that a shot from England midfielder Frank Lampard crossed the goal-line against Germany at the World Cup has described the error as "unfortunate." Mauricio ... (Source: Metronews.ca 2010-07-05T18:43:46Z)

World stocks slide ahead of crucial Japan, US data

World markets slid Tuesday as a mammoth share sale in China dragged Shanghai stocks down more than 4 percent and investors trimmed bets before the release of crucial indicators from the world's two biggest economies ... (Source: Forbes 2010-06-29T08:42:25Z)

NHL lacks LeBron, but still has plenty to offer in free-agent shopping season

NEW YORK (AP) — The names Ilya Kovalchuk, Dan Hamhuis and Evgeni Nabokov don't roll off the tongues of American sports fans quite like those of LeBron, D-Wade, and Dirk. Such is life in the world of the NHL, which is ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-06-30T21:41:29Z)

Linesman: Missing goal 'unfortunate'

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay -- The Uruguayan linesman who failed to see that a shot from England midfielder Frank Lampard crossed the goal line against Germany at the World Cup has described the error as "unfortunate." Mauricio ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-07-05T22:04:12Z)

New Pacific makes share offer for gold firm

VANCOUVER - New Pacific Metals Corp. (TSXV:NUX) said Monday it will make an offer to purchase all of the common shares of Tagish Lake Gold Corp. (TSXV:TLG.V) and also will make a cash offer to purchase the company's $7.4 million in debt. New Pacific said its offer is worth six cents per share in ... (Source: Metronews.ca 2010-07-05T12:24:22Z)

Spain sells bonds a day after downgrade warning

Spain succesfully raised €3.5 billion ($4.3 billion) Thursday in an oversubscribed bond sale, a reassuring sign for markets a day after ratings agency Moody's warned it may join others in downgrading the country's debt ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-01T12:21:58Z)

Princess Di's hair in 'occult jam'?

LONDON — The royal hair? Jam made from what its maker claims is one of Princess Diana's hairs is up for sale at an art exhibition in London. The preserve, called "occult jam," is part of a surrealist art show at ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-07-05T21:14:05Z)

Princess Diana's hair at your breakfast table? UK company sells jam it says is royal hair

LONDON (AP) — The royal hair? Jam made from what its maker claims is one of Princess Diana 's hairs is up for sale at an art exhibition in London. The preserve, called "occult jam," is part of a surrealist art show at London's Barbican Art Gallery that includes exhibits by Salvador Dali and Rene ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-07-04T21:36:45Z)

Spain raises billions despite Moody's downgrade warnings

MADRID, Spain — Spain successfully raised $4.3 billion Thursday in an oversubscribed bond sale, a reassuring sign for markets a day after ratings agency Moody's warned that it may join others in downgrading the country ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-07-02T06:58:39Z)

NUX and Rui Feng will make great owners

Average quality rating by the Stockhouse community. All the BS you people spun about YS {who was basically stealing the company from average Joe shareholders} should be ashamed. The creditors, secured and unsecured get paid off 100%. That is one heck of a deal for them. We shareholders get 3 options ... (Source: Stockhouse 2010-07-06T02:21:53Z)

Defensemen fly off NHL free agent racks in a hurry

NEW YORK — It was a great day to be a free agent defenseman in the NHL. FILE - In this April 6, 2010, file photo, New Jersey Devils left wing Ilya Kovalchuk (17) skates against the Atlanta Thrashers during the first period of an NHL hockey game at Philips Arena in Atlanta. NHL free agent shoppers ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-06-30T23:57:30Z)

Rangers set to hold auction to advance sale of team

FORT WORTH, Texas -- The Texas Rangers plan to hold an auction next week for the team's sale in hopes of getting the bankruptcy plan approved, according to a court motion filed Monday. The team, which had a pending sale to a group led by Pittsburgh attorney Chuck Greenberg and Hall of Fame pitcher ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-06T03:33:28Z)

Mastny leads Zephyrs to series win

Tom Mastny dealt seven strong innings, allowing one run in leading the New Orleans Zephyrs to a 3-1 win over the Nashville Sounds on Saturday night. The Z's offense was assisted by a pair of Sounds errors in the third inning. Mastny helped his cause with a lead off single, and Gookie Dawkins doubled ... (Source: MiLB.com 2010-07-02T23:55:08Z)

Jam Made from Princess Diana's Hair Up for Sale

Diana, the Princess of Wales during her visit to Leicester in this May 27, 1997 file photo, to formally open The Richard Attenborough Centre for Disability and Arts. The Princess was killed in a car crash in Paris Sunday August 31, 1997, along with her friend, Dodi Al Fayed, and their driver. (AP ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-05T13:43:07Z)

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