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Deals of the Hour / July 7, 2010, 4:14 am

Magic reach deal with former Knicks PG Chris Duhon

ORLANDO — The Orlando Magic tried to sign Chris Duhon in free agency two years ago only to watch him go to New York. They finally got their man Tuesday. Duhon reached an agreement with the Magic for a $15 million, four ... (Source: Florida Today 2010-07-06T23:07:26Z)

Wild sign RW DiSalvatore, D Fraser

(AP) — ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Wild have re-signed right wing Jon DiSalvatore and defenseman Jamie Fraser to two-way contracts. Both players spent last season with the Houston Aeros. DiSalvatore got a two-year deal after scoring 21 goals and 52 points in 79 games. The 29-year-old led the ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-07-06T22:03:00Z)

Spyker avoids more debt in final Saab payment

Dutch carmaker Spyker used internal funding rather than debt to pay General Motors the final $24 million purchase price for Sweden 's Saab , ending concerns over how it would finance the deal. Niche carmaker Spyker, which has never made a profit, took over the larger Saab from GM earlier this year ... (Source: Evening Standard 2010-07-04T23:59:55Z)

NBA NOTEBOOK: Magic reaches deal with former Bulls PG Duhon

The Orlando Magic tried to sign Chris Duhon in free agency two years ago, only to watch him go to the New York Knicks. They finally got their man Tuesday. Duhon reached an agreement with the Magic on a four-year, $15 ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-07-07T04:51:02Z)

Rolling Stone writer who helped bring down Gen. McChrystal gets deal to write Afghan ...

The Associated Press NEW YORK, N.Y. - The Rolling Stone writer whose story helped bring down Gen. Stanley McChrystal, who was fired from his job as commander of the Afghanistan war, has a book deal. Little, Brown and ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-07-07T02:49:20Z)

Wild sign prospects Peters, Bagnall

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- The Minnesota Wild have signed a pair of prospects, center Warren Peters and defenseman Drew Bagnall. The deals were announced Friday. Peters gets a two-year deal and Bagnall gets a one-year deal. Both players signed two-way contracts, meaning they make less money when they ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-07-01T23:56:19Z)

Blockbuster kiosks headed to 555 QuikTrip stores

NCR Corp. is expanding its Blockbuster Express movie rental kiosks to 555 QuikTrip stores in nine states. The deal is part of Blockbuster and NCR's ongoing attempts to help Blockbuster gain market share against kiosk ... (Source: Dallas Business Journal 2010-07-06T15:50:47Z)

Texas Rangers have new bidder, amended plan for sale

Another potential bidder for the Texas Rangers has emerged, according to a sports industry publication, while the ball club's bankruptcy attorneys have slightly amended their plan to lift it out of Chapter 11 on July 9 ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-06-28T20:17:58Z)

MN Dept Of Agriculture To Combat Gypsy Moth Infestation

Posted by Melissa Burlaga ST. PAUL, Minn. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will be treating 98,000 acres in St. Louis and Lake Counties this upcoming weekend in an effort to control gypsy moth infestations. The treatments will start Saturday, July 10 and should be completed by Monday ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-06T22:45:57Z)

PRO BASEBALL: Texas Rangers for sale — Wanna buy a major league team? Got $500M?

FORT WORTH — Got half a billion dollars? The Texas Rangers are set to go on the auction block next week after an unexpected snag in the team's bankruptcy plans. Don't call your banker just yet. Major League ... (Source: Standard-Times 2010-07-07T02:13:33Z)

Texas Rangers to hold auction for team's sale

FORT WORTH, Texas - The Texas Rangers plan to hold an auction next month 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 ... (Source: Altoona Mirror 2010-07-07T03:25:08Z)

10 Things You Need To Know This Morning

Prince says the internet is toast . Prince says it's like MTV. It was once hip, but now its outdated. MySpace is looking to sign a new ad deal to replace the Google deal which is ending. News Corp is looking to sell the Fox Audience Network (FAN), which runs many of MySpace's ads. If News Corp ... (Source: The Business Insider 2010-07-06T14:39:12Z)

LeBron James eager to hear owner's pitch

Russian multibillionaire Mikhail Prokhorov won't only promise he can make LeBron James the global icon he craves to be, the Nets' owner will promise James the world. Prokhorov will be the first owner James sits down ... (Source: NorthJersey.com 2010-06-27T06:14:28Z)

Duhon headed to Orlando

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Orlando Magic have reportedly agreed to terms with point guard Chris Duhon. According to the Sporting News, Duhon will sign a four-year deal worth $15 million to back up Jameer Nelson. Duhon played his first four seasons with Chicago and spent the past two years with the ... (Source: Canoe 2010-07-06T15:07:50Z)

Brasch Words

BLOOMSBURG, Pa. -- For a few days last week, the harpies of the extreme right assaulted the President of the United States for first considering, and then firing Gen. Stanley McChrystal, commander of allied forces in Afghanistan. In a 10-day interview with Michael Hastings of Rolling Stone ... (Source: American Reporter 2010-07-07T04:08:05Z)

Rolling Stone Writer Gets Afghan War Book Deal

The Rolling Stone writer whose story helped bring down Gen. Stanley McChrystal, who was fired from his job as commander of the Afghanistan war, has a book deal. Little, Brown and Company announced Tuesday that Michael ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-07T10:48:57Z)

Red Wings sign Drew Miller for $650,000

DETROIT – Drew Miller will get a chance to build on the career year he had with the Detroit Red Wings last season. Miller agreed to a one-year deal worth $650,000 to return to the Wings where he established career highs in goals (10), assists (nine), points (19) and games played (66). He's the ... (Source: Macomb Daily 2010-07-07T10:13:09Z)

Red Wings re-sign Drew Miller for one season

Detroit -- The Red Wings have re-signed forward Drew Miller for the 2010-11 season for $650,000. Miller, the Michigan State product, posted career-best 10 goals and nine assists after joining the Wings last November ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-07-07T09:44:31Z)

James Patterson tops 1 million in e-book sales

NEW YORK (AP) - James Patterson's publishing company says that he's the first author to exceed one million sales in electronic book delivery. The Hachette Book Group says Patterson has moved 1.14 million units of his ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-07-07T00:54:48Z)

Joe Dumars rejects move to Nets

Pistons president Joe Dumars said Monday night that he has no interest in a leadership position with the New Jersey Nets. "In response to today's media reports regarding the New Jersey Nets, I can say that I do not have ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-07-07T09:44:31Z)

Wings zero in on free agents; Miller OKs 1-year deal

DETROIT — Drew Miller will get a chance to build on the career year he had with the Detroit Red Wings last season. Miller agreed to a one-year deal worth $650,000 to return to the Wings where he established career highs in goals (10), assists (nine), points (19) and games played (66). He's the ... (Source: Macomb Daily 2010-07-07T10:13:09Z)

TheSpec.com - Entertainment_Wire - James Patterson has 1M in e-book sales; publisher says he's 1st to hit milestone

NEW YORK, N.Y. - James Patterson's publishing company says that he's the first author to exceed one million sales in electronic book delivery. The Hachette Book Group says Patterson has moved 1.14 million units of his books for devices like Kindle and the iPad. The big seller, by far, is the most ... (Source: Hamilton Spectator 2010-07-06T21:34:22Z)

Spyker makes final payment for Saab

You may remember back at the start of the year we reported on a planned buy out of Saab by the Dutch supercar manufacturer Spyker . Well with the deal done and the total split over two installments, Spyker decided to settle up in full, paying General Motors $24 million before the final payment due ... (Source: Product Reviews 2010-07-06T10:50:08Z)

With $900 Million Google Ad Deal Set to Expire, MySpace Looks for Alternates

MySpace's troubles of late may start to look like the good old times once the long-standing Google advertising deal expires next month. The social network has relied heavily on guaranteed ad revenue from Google as part of a deal made in 2006. At the time, the search company agreed to pay $900 ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-07-06T09:17:04Z)

Spyker Completes Saab Purchase from General Motors Ahead of Schedule

In what is no doubt a bid to prove the viability of the Saab brand and the stability of its new ownership, Spyker Cars has announced the completion of its purchase of Saab from GM ahead of schedule. The final $24 million payment is due in two weeks time, but Spyker chose to complete the deal early ... (Source: AutoGuide.com 2010-07-06T12:08:52Z)

NCR Won't Let Blockbuster Die in Peace

Just when the inevitable delisting of Blockbuster (NYSE: BBI ) seemed to all but kill the debt-saddled DVD rental chain, NCR (NYSE: NCR ) is whipping out the defibrillator. NCR has struck a deal with QuikTrip to install Blockbuster Express kiosks in nearly all of the chain's 555 convenience stores ... (Source: Motley Fool 2010-07-06T19:32:41Z)

Summary Box: Netflix deal adds to online movies

Netflix is adding to the group of movies that its subscribers can watch online or over Internet-connected devices at the same time as they would have appeared on premium pay TV channels such as HBO or Showtime. The deal ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-07-06T22:31:38Z)

NETS SHIFT THEIR WAIT TO GM HUNT

Watch paint dry, grass grow, chrome rust. Or interview candidates for the team's president and general-manager's jobs. There are many things Nets could do while waiting for LeBron James to announce his decision. So the ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-07-07T02:27:52Z)

James Patterson has 1M in e-book sales; publisher says he's 1st to hit milestone

The Associated Press NEW YORK, N.Y. - James Patterson's publishing company says that he's the first author to exceed one million sales in electronic book delivery. The Hachette Book Group says Patterson has moved 1.14 ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-07-07T02:49:20Z)

News Corp. in talks to sell ads on MySpace

News Corp. is in talks with Google Inc., Microsoft Corp. and Yahoo Inc. about advertising on MySpace, as an existing contract with Google ends, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. Under a 2006 deal, Google had guaranteed $900 million to News Corp. for the right to sell advertisements related ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-06T21:27:13Z)

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