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Deals of the Hour / July 9, 2010, 4:16 am

Free-agent buzz: Warriors land Lee

The New York Knicks have reached agreement on a sign-and-trade that will land David Lee a six-year, $80 million contract with the Golden State Warriors. The Knicks will receive forwards Anthony Randolph, Kelenna Azubuike and Ronny Turiaf in the deal. The trade became possible after LeBron James ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-09T10:03:37Z)

Activist ends hunger strike after Cuba vows to release prisoners

SANTA CLARA, Cuba — Cuban opposition activist Guillermo Farinas ended his 134-day hunger strike Thursday, following signs the communist government is making good on its promise to release 52 political prisoners ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-07-09T07:04:40Z)

Rob Lowe May Buy Miramax: Reports

Rob Lowe, former star in "West Wing," is reportedly negotiating to purchase Miramax Films. 'TMZ' reports that Lowe is teaming with mogul Tom Barrack to buy the studio. Speculation has it that the deal might be closed within a days time. Lowe, who has been a favorite in the TV show ... (Source: Overthelimit.info 2010-07-08T17:50:06Z)

After begging LeBron to stay, northeast Ohio fans anguished by decision to go

CLEVELAND - Cleveland fans gathered around televisions and yelled in anguish Thursday night as LeBron James announced he will leave the Cavaliers and sign with the Miami Heat. At a shopping area in suburban Westlake, a ... (Source: FAN 590 Toronto 2010-07-09T08:52:02Z)

Rob Lowe to Buy Miramax - Studio Boss?

Speculation is mounting that former West Wing star Rob Lowe may be focusing his attention behind the camera in future, with reports he is involved in a deal to buy Miramax Films. Lowe is alleged to have teamed up with mogul Tom Barrack to acquire the studio, TMZ reports. There had been suggestions ... (Source: National Ledger 2010-07-08T16:02:43Z)

Knicks' David Lee heads to Golden State

Joe Johnson officially signed a six-year deal with Atlanta that will pay the four-time All-Star an average of more than $20 million a year. The deal is for $123.7 million, according to Johnson's agent, Arn Tellem. . . . The New Jersey Nets reached an agreement in principle with free agent forward ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-09T08:16:15Z)

Facebook in deal to sell site credits in Asia

Facebook is partnering with a Malaysian company to sell credits at retail outlets across Asia for the first time, aiming to make it easier for millions of people to purchase virtual goods and play games on the social ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-09T06:07:24Z)

Retail stores use discounts, gimmicks to counter slow sales

NEW YORK - Stores deepened discounts more than planned in June to draw recession-scarred shoppers to buy summer tops and other merchandise. But shoppers bought mostly items they needed, resulting in small revenue gains ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-07-09T08:37:43Z)

Miramax has a new savior- Rob Lowe!

The cyber space is off late buzzing with the news that Rob Lowe has lent his dexterous hand with mogul Tom Barrack in buying the Miramax Company-according to reports by TMZ. Miramax had cleared its decision that the deal ... (Source: Entertainment and Showbiz! 2010-07-08T18:25:53Z)

After begging LeBron to stay, northeast Ohio fans anguished by decision to go to ...

Thomas Johnson, of Bridgeport, Conn., holding his son Thomaj, 4, shows his feelings outside the Boys & Girls Club in Greenwich, Conn., Thursday July 8, 2010 after free-agent basketball player LeBron James announced he ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-07-09T08:44:53Z)

Duhon greets his move to Orlando as a relief

ORLANDO — It was only fitting Chris Duhon officially joined the Magic on Thursday, the same day his former team had spent two-plus seasons preparing to sign a free agent. Just not him. Duhon partly blamed his struggles with the Knicks on the constant roster shuffling and uncertainty as they ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-07-09T08:09:05Z)

Slovakia must sign euro zone stability deal -Rehn

BRUSSELS/BRATISLAVA June 30 (Reuters) - Slovakia must sign the agreement that allows the European Financial Stability Facility to become operational, Economic and Monetary Affairs Commissioner Olli Rehn said. Slovakia ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-06-30T14:32:00Z)

LeBron James to join Bosh, Wade in Miami with Heat

In front of the national glare of ESPN 's cameras, James completed Thursday what Wade and Bosh started Wednesday, a three-pronged partnership of All-Stars and Olympic teammates that could rival anything since the league ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-07-09T10:53:44Z)

Saudi Arabia- SFDA seals deals to ensure import of quality drugs

(MENAFN - Arab News) The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) signed three agreements Wednesday with three foreign companies to ensure imported medical equipment and drugs are safe and follow international standards. The agreement was signed by SFDA Executive Vice President for Medical Equipment and ... (Source: MENAFN 2010-07-08T10:40:36Z)

Cleveland fans humiliated by LeBron's decision

CLEVELAND — Humiliated and heartbroken, the fans in Cleveland turned their backs on LeBron James as suddenly as he had abandoned them for the Miami Heat on national television. They tore his once-beloved No. 23 jersey ... (Source: USA Today 2010-07-09T08:59:12Z)

Facebook credits to be sold in Kiwi stores

Facebook is partnering with a Malaysian company to sell credits at retail outlets across Asia, New Zealand and Australia for the first time, aiming to make it easier for millions of people to purchase virtual goods and ... (Source: Stuff 2010-07-09T09:49:18Z)

Facebook to sell credits in Asia

KUALA LUMPUR - FACEBOOK is partnering with a Malaysian company to sell credits at retail outlets across Asia for the first time, aiming to make it easier for millions of people to purchase virtual goods and play games on ... (Source: Straits Times 2010-07-09T08:30:34Z)

Slovak president appoints new government

Slovakia's president appointed a new center-right government Friday, led by the country's first female prime minister. Iveta Radicova, deputy chairman of the Slovak Democratic and Christian Union, leads a four-party ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-09T10:25:06Z)

President Ivan Gasparovic appoints new Slovak government led by 1st female prime ...

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Slovakia's president appointed a new center-right government Friday, led by the country's first female prime minister. Iveta Radicova, deputy chairman of the Slovak Democratic and Christian ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-09T10:32:15Z)

Hornets acquire Brackins, Pondexter

LAS VEGAS – The New Orleans Hornets finalized a deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder this morning that sent the rights to Cole Aldrich and guard Morris Peterson in exchange for the rights to Craig Brackins and Quincy Pondexter. "The concept that we liked was the idea of being able to add two ... (Source: NewOrleans.Com 2010-07-08T19:58:57Z)

Summer heating up for coaches, players

Related Coverage St. Francis — Nothing like trying to put a roster together in a few days. That's what the Milwaukee Bucks are doing this week as they work out their team that will compete in next week's Las Vegas Summer League . The Bucks' summer team gathered for the first time Thursday at the ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-07-09T10:10:47Z)

Exclusive: LeBron James on Miami Heat 'Greatness'

LeBron James said in an exclusive morning television interview that, while it was decidedly tough to leave his home city of Cleveland, he chose to play for the Miami Heat because he wanted the opportunity to "be ... (Source: ABC News 2010-07-09T10:53:44Z)

Cuba takes first steps toward prisoner release

HAVANA (Reuters) - Cuba took the first steps toward releasing 52 political prisoners as the island's Catholic Church on Thursday notified five they would be freed soon in a deal struck with the Cuban government that drew ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-09T00:30:58Z)

Hamza And Ahmad US Extradition Is Halted

The European Court of Human Rights has halted the extradition of radical preacher Abu Hamza and Babar Ahmad to the United States on terror charges. To view this content you need Flash and Javascript enabled in your browser. Please download Flash from the Adobe download website. The court said the ... (Source: Sky.com 2010-07-09T09:34:59Z)

Cuban political prisoners look to freedom

More than 50 Cuban political prisoners awoke to the prospect of freedom Thursday after a surprise deal between the Catholic Church and the communist state, raising hopes of improved ties with Washington. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the step was overdue but "a positive sign," after ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-07-08T16:45:40Z)

Retailers post mixed June sales

NEW YORK -- Stores deepened discounts more than planned in June to draw recession-scarred shoppers to buy summer tops and other merchandise. But shoppers bought mostly items they needed, resulting in small revenue gains ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-07-09T03:51:23Z)

HORNETS FINALIZE TRADE FOR BRACKINS AND PONDEXTER

The New Orleans Hornets finalized a deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder this morning that sent the rights to Cole Aldrich and guard Morris Peterson in exchange for the rights to Craig Brackins and Quincy Pondexter. "The concept that we liked was the idea of being able to add two young players in ... (Source: NBA 2010-07-08T21:24:51Z)

UK Stocks -- Factors to watch on July 9

LONDON July 9 (Reuters) - Britain's top share index is seen opening up 20-21 points, or 0.4 percent on Friday, according to financial bookmakers, extending the week's strong gains in tandem with overnight jumps on Wall Street and in Asia as optimism over the global economy recovery returns. The UK ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-07-09T05:53:05Z)

LeBron James' New Team: Miami Heat

LeBron James made the announcement during a live primetime television special on ESPN this evening. "I don't have any doubts at all," he told ESPN's Jim Gray. "I've slept enough, or the lack of sleep." James ... (Source: ABC News 2010-07-09T10:53:44Z)

Retailers post choppy June, deepen discounts

NEW YORK -Stores deepened discounts more than planned in June to draw recession-scarred shoppers to buy summer tops and other merchandise. But shoppers bought mostly items they needed, resulting in small revenue gains ... (Source: Daily Finance 2010-07-09T02:32:39Z)

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