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Deals of the Hour / July 1, 2010, 7:11 pm

Cavs sold soul for LeBron, maybe sold out, too

You ask, we (try to) answer: Q: Ira, what do you think about the way LeBron has treated the Cavaliers during free agency? Doesn't he owe more to a team that has done so much for him, like bringing in Shaq and Jamison last season? — Henry, Mansfield, Ohio A: I think the LeBron lesson is one every ... (Source: NBC Sports 2010-07-01T20:07:15Z)

Nets Owner, Jay-Z, Knicks Make Pitch to LeBron

(CBS/AP) As they made their exit, the New Jersey Nets passed the New York Knicks in the driveway of the parking garage. Everyone came to see LeBron James. Nets billionaire owner Mikhail Prokhorov, rap mogul Jay-Z, coach Avery Johnson and other team officials spent more than 90 minutes making a ... (Source: CBS News 2010-07-02T00:03:28Z)

AIG CEO and chairman to work out differences: source

By Paritosh Bansal NEW YORK (Reuters) - American International Group Inc <AIG.N> Chief Executive Robert Benmosche and Chairman Harvey Golub, at odds over a botched sale of the company's Asian life unit, have agreed to ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-01T19:09:59Z)

Colombia Bond Yields Fall to Four-Year Low on Moody's, Inflation Outlook

Colombia's peso bonds rose, pushing yields to the lowest level in four years, after a government report showed food prices fell in June and on speculation Moody's will raise the South American country to investment ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-02T00:32:06Z)

Spain Bond Sale Hits Target as Moody's Threatens Cut

July 1 (Bloomberg) -- Spain sold 3.5 billion euros ($4.3 billion) of five-year bonds at an auction today, reaching the sale target even as borrowing costs rose after Moody's Investors Service said it may cut the ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-01T10:48:54Z)

Spain Sells Upper Target at Auction as Moody's Threatens Cut

July 1 (Bloomberg) -- Spain sold 3.5 billion euros of five- year bonds at an auction today, reaching its target for the sale, even as its borrowing costs rose after Moody's Investors Service said it may cut Spain's ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-01T09:15:51Z)

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

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 also about to embark on a free-agent frenzy of its own, starting Thursday. The ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-06-30T21:41:29Z)

Carl Icahn Says He Will Not Extend $7 Per Share Offer For Lions Gate (LGF)

Jun 28, 2010 (SmarTrend News Watch via COMTEX) -- 6/28/2010-Billionaire investor Carl Icahn announced that he will not be extending his $7 per share offer to acquire Lions Gate Entertainment (NYSE:LGF), which is due to ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-06-28T18:52:04Z)

LeBron leads free-agent crop ready to change NBA

NEW YORK — This summer's biggest show in sports, kicking off at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, comes from a league that won't play for months. It's called "LeBron James: Free Agent." The two-time MVP known more aptly than ever as the King is one of the most sought-after players to hit the market in the ... (Source: Asheville Citizen-Times 2010-07-01T04:29:31Z)

Defensemen fly off NHL free agent racks in a hurry

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 won't find anyone on the open market to compare to LeBron James or Dwyane ... (Source: Salon 2010-07-02T00:39:16Z)

Amazon begins offer to give a bigger cut of e-book sales to independent authors, publishers

SEATTLE (AP) — Amazon.com Inc. said Wednesday it is now offering do-it-yourself authors and publishers royalties of about 70 percent on their e-books. The online retailer in January had announced plans to offer users ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-06-30T14:53:28Z)

Hayward inks with Jazz, now highest 1st-rounder to sign

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) ? Utah's two picks in last week's NBA draft have officially signed with the Jazz. The Jazz said Thursday that Gordon Hayward and second-round pick Jeremy Evans signed before joining Utah's summer ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-07-02T01:07:54Z)

Amazon begins new royalty program for Kindle books

Amazon.com Inc. said Wednesday it is now offering do-it-yourself authors and publishers royalties of about 70 percent on their e-books. The online retailer in January had announced plans to offer users of its e-book self ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-06-30T14:03:22Z)

Canucks sign sought after defenseman Hamhuis to 6-year deal

VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Highly sought after free agent defenseman Dan Hamhuis finally found a home -- close to home -- with the Vancouver Canucks . Twice traded since the end of the season to teams hoping to sign ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-02T01:07:54Z)

Bulls need no-nonsense presentation to snag LeBron

After nearly two months of speculation, rumors and hyperventilating, the moment – finally – has arrived when NBA teams can sit down and speak with mega free agent LeBron James. The New York Knicks and New Jersey Nets ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-07-01T16:53:58Z)

Lions Gate keeps Icahn out

NEW YORK— Carl Icahn's bid to take over the boutique film studio Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. has fallen short. The billionaire investor said Thursday that stockholders representing another 2.4 million Lions Gate shares accepted his $7-per-share offer by the Wednesday deadline. That leaves him ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-01T16:25:20Z)

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 also about to embark on a free-agent frenzy of its own, starting Thursday. The ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-06-30T21:41:29Z)

Amazon seeks to expand Kindle DX reach

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Amazon.com Inc. must be feeling the summer heat from Apple Inc.'s iPad. Microsoft is ending sales of its Kin mobile phones less than two months after they went on sale, in another sign of the software giant's struggles in the wireless phone business. Walt Mossberg ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-07-01T18:55:40Z)

Woman wins suit against Lucasfilm

Julie Gilman Veronese, 37, left, sued Lucasfilm Ltd. late last year, claiming an aide to George Lucas, right, revoked an offer for a $75,000-a-year personal assistant position after she revealed she was pregnant. A San Francisco woman who says Lucasfilm Ltd. canceled a job offer after learning she ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-07-01T20:57:21Z)

LeBron James and Dwyane Wade head list of potential free agents

"Some teams don't care about a salary structure," said Cowens. "In New York do you think they'd care? Some teams, the big-city teams, have that advantage." There are teams that have, in essence, thrown away the last few years in anticipation of the free agent class of 2010. They have jettisoned big ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-06-29T23:58:41Z)

Time to make a pitch for LeBron

CHICAGO – So, King James, would you like to get the royal treatment in your idol's old hometown and help the Windy City rekindle the joy of the Michael Jordan era? How about a homecoming, Dwyane Wade? And what about you, Chris Bosh? Do you like deep dish? With LeBron James heading what might be ... (Source: Northwest Herald 2010-07-01T04:36:40Z)

Lucasfilm LTD. Loses Pregnancy Lawsuit In California

San Rafael, CA -- The company founded by "Star Wars" creator George Lucas has lost a pregnancy bias suit filed by a woman whose job offer was withdrawn when she disclosed she was having a baby. A jury in Northern ... (Source: digtriad.com 2010-07-01T19:02:49Z)

Canucks land big free agent prize, sign D Dan Hamhuis to 6-year deal

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Highly sought after free agent defenseman Dan Hamhuis has finally found a home with the Vancouver Canucks. Twice traded since the end of the season to teams hoping to sign the ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-01T21:18:50Z)

AIG CEO, chairman to work out differences -- WSJ

NEW YORK, July 1 (Reuters) - American International Group Inc Chief Executive Robert Benmosche and Chairman Harvey Golub, at odds since a botched sale of the company's Asian life unit, will try to work out their differences, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. Benmosche told the board last ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-07-01T17:51:14Z)

Lucasfilm Hit With $114K Verdict Over Pregnancy Bias

Law360, New York (July 01, 2010) -- A California jury has awarded roughly $114,000 to a woman whose job offer at George Lucas' film and entertainment company was withdrawn, allegedly after she disclosed she was pregnant. According to the jury verdict, issued Wednesday in the Marin Superior Court of ... (Source: site.law360.com 2010-07-01T21:54:37Z)

AIG CEO, Chairman to Work out Differences: Report

NEW YORK (Reuters) - American International Group Inc Chief Executive Robert Benmosche and Chairman Harvey Golub, at odds since a botched sale of the company's Asian life unit, will try to work out their differences, the ... (Source: ABC News 2010-07-01T17:58:24Z)

Vancouver Canucks sign defenceman Dan Hamhuis to six-year deal

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks continue to load up their blue-line. They've added free-agent defenceman Dan Hamhuis on a $27-million, six- year contract. Hamhuis spent last season with the Nashville Predators and ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-07-01T23:06:12Z)

Nets Owner, Jay-Z Making Pitch To LeBron James

The New Jersey Nets are on the clock in their courtship of LeBron James. Nets billionaire owner Mikhail Prokhorov and rap mogul Jay-Z are in Cleveland to make their pitch to the two-time MVP, who became the most celebrated free agent in history at 1 ... » Read More ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-01T17:15:27Z)

Analyst sees trouble for Lions Gate shares as Icahn's buyout offer expires

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. are likely to slide without the support of Carl Icahn's offer to buy the movie company, a Jefferies & Co. analyst said Thursday as he cut his rating on the stock ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-01T12:36:17Z)

Source: Reinsdorf to join Bulls' visit to LeBron

Chicago Bulls chairman Jerry Reinsdorf will join Tom Thibodeau, Gar Forman and John Paxson in recruiting LeBron James. CHICAGO -- Bulls chairman Jerry Reinsdorf and coach Tom Thibodeau will accompany general manager Gar ... (Source: KABC 2010-06-30T18:56:51Z)

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