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Deals of the Hour / July 9, 2010, 6:12 am

Chrysler to make 1st two payments on new cars

DETROIT — Chrysler Group says it will make the first two months' payments on most new vehicles bought this month in a bid to boost sales after a weak June. Chrysler will pay up to $500 per month for a total of $1,000 ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-09T08:30:34Z)

To boost sales, Chrysler helps you pay

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Chrysler Group says it will make the first two months' payments on most new vehicles bought this month in a bid to boost sales after a weak June. Chrysler will pay up to $500 per month for a ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-09T09:42:09Z)

LeBron James Going To Miami

The news that LeBron James is going to Miami to join Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh will surely have some anointing the Heat as next season's favorites. Don't expect many basketball people to be among them. "It's not over ... (Source: WHIO TV 2010-07-09T10:03:37Z)

Even with LeBron, Heat cannot afford to coast

Big deal. The news that LeBron James is going to Miami to join Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh will surely have some anointing the Heat as next season's favorites. Don't expect many basketball people to be among them. "It's ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-07-09T08:23:24Z)

Octopus oracle picks Spain to win World Cup

BERLIN— Eyes around the world were on Germany's octopus oracle Paul on Friday as he made his biggest prediction yet in the World Cup: Spain will beat the Netherlands in the final. Paul's prescient picks in the World ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-09T12:26:47Z)

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)

Johnson officially inks deal with Hawks

ATLANTA (AP) -- Joe Johnson has officially signed a six-year deal with Atlanta, giving the Hawks' four-time All-Star an average of more than $20 million each year. Johnson's agent, Arn Tellem, says the deal is worth $123.7 million. Johnson and the Hawks agreed to the maximum contract on Monday ... (Source: NBA 2010-07-09T00:59:36Z)

UK reins in police power to stop, search people

LONDON — Britain announced on Thursday that it was imposing stricter rules on police using counterterrorism powers to stop and search people, following a European court ruling that those powers violated individual ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-09T02:46:58Z)

Transcript: LeBron James Talks to 'Good Morning America'

NBA superstar LeBron James sat down with "Good Morning America" anchor Robin Roberts shortly after announcing his long-awaited decision to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Miami Heat. The following transcript of ... (Source: ABC News 2010-07-09T12:48:16Z)

Malaysian Internet company to sell credits for Facebook applications in Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Facebook is partnering with a Malaysian company to sell credits at retail outlets across Asia for the first time. This will make it easier for millions of people to purchase virtual goods and ... (Source: Canada East 2010-07-09T11:22:22Z)

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 2010-07-09T11:00:53Z)

Lakers officially agree to deal with Steve Blake

The Los Angeles Lakers made it official on Thursday by agreeing to a contract with free agent guard Steve Blake. Terms were not released, but the Los Angeles Times previously reported the deal to be for four years and worth $16 million. Blake, a veteran of seven NBA seasons, split the 2009-10 ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-07-08T18:25:53Z)

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)

Chrysler lets buyers return vehicles within 60 days

Taking a page from Hyundai Motor Co.'s book, Chrysler Group LLC hopes to entice more buyers by allowing them to return a new vehicle within 60 days if they don't like their new car or truck. The program is part of a ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-07-09T08:59:12Z)

Capsule Look at the Teams Pursuing LeBron James

Or maybe a second chance for a partnership with Carlos Boozer that ended too soon in Cleveland. LeBron James' choices seem even better now than they did when free agency opened a week ago. New York and Chicago landed big ... (Source: ABC News 2010-07-09T10:53:44Z)

Octopus Paul predicts Spain to win World Cup

BERLIN (Reuters) -- Germany's oracle octopus Paul picked Spain to beat the Netherlands in the World Cup final on Sunday in a live television broadcast watched across Europe. The two-year-old celebrity octopus, who has ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-07-09T12:19:38Z)

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

CLEVELAND — Cleveland fans gathered around televisions yelled in anguish as LeBron James announced he will leave the Cavaliers and sign with the Miami Heat. At a shopping area in suburban Westlake hundreds of people who had clamored around TVs turned their backs and headed home when James made the ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-07-09T01:49:42Z)

Johnson inks 6-year, $123.7M deal to stay with Hawks

ATLANTA (AP) -- Joe Johnson has officially signed a six-year deal with Atlanta, giving the Hawks' four-time All-Star an average of more than $20 million each year. Johnson's agent, Arn Tellem, says the deal is worth $123.7 million. Johnson and the Hawks agreed to the maximum contract on Monday ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-07-09T03:15:36Z)

Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Why The King Will Forever Be a Prince

LeBron James' decision to join Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami was a testament to James' sincere desire to win a NBA championship, but it could also serve as a crippling blow to be recognized as the game's greatest ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-09T12:48:16Z)

Cleveland fans anguished by LeBron's decision

CLEVELAND—Cleveland fans gathered around televisions yelled in anguish as LeBron James announced he will leave the Cavaliers and sign with the Miami Heat. At a shopping area in suburban Westlake hundreds of people who had clamored around TVs turned their backs and headed home when James made the ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-09T01:49:42Z)

Octopus Tips Spain to Beat Netherlands in World Cup

(Updates with comment from Dutch football association in fourth paragraph.) By Martijn van der Starre July 9 (Bloomberg) -- Paul, the octopus that has correctly predicted all of Germany's matches at the World Cup ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-09T12:19:38Z)

Exclusive: LeBron James on Miami Heat Decision

"Ultimately, the decision had to come from me. To be alongside greatness raises your level," James told " Good Morning America's " Robin Roberts in an interview which aired today, referring to recent Heat acquisitions ... (Source: ABC News 2010-07-09T12:48:16Z)

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)

Getting LeBron won't be enough for Heat

Another Big Three? Big deal. The news LeBron James is going to Miami to join Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh will surely have some anointing the Heat as next season's favorites. Don't expect many basketball people to be among ... (Source: Amarillo Globe-Times 2010-07-09T06:43:11Z)

LeBron James Miami Heat: What Are the Odds of an NBA Title Next Season?

And it's all over. After weeks of speculation, LeBron plunged the proverbial dagger into the back of the entire city of Cleveland and signed with the Miami Heat. Ouch, Cleveland. Together, James, Dwayne Wade and Chris ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-09T11:22:22Z)

Clippers sign free agents Foye, Gomes

The deals were announced Thursday night, shortly after LeBron James said he was leaving Cleveland for the Miami Heat. The Clippers were among the teams that made a pitch to James. Foye, who has played for four season, averaged 10.1 points, 3.3 assists and 1.9 rebounds in 70 games for the Washington ... (Source: Santa Rosa Press Democrat 2010-07-09T03:15:36Z)

Johnson Officially Signs 6-Year Deal With Hawks

Joe Johnson said Thursday after re-signing with Atlanta that playing with the Hawks gives him the best chance to win today and in the future. 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 ... (Source: NPR News 2010-07-08T23:05:04Z)

Cleveland Owner Dan Gilbert The REAL Dirt Bag In The LeBron James Saga

Dan Gilbert, you are an embarrassment to the NBA, the city of Cleveland, and the Cavaliers franchise. I feel for the Cavalier fans, I really do. They have wanted a great sports team for so long, and have had a genuine ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-09T12:48:16Z)

Cleveland fans angry after LeBron's decision, burn jersey

CLEVELAND — Cleveland fans gathered around televisions yelled in anguish as LeBron James announced he will leave the Cavaliers and sign with the Miami Heat. At a shopping area in suburban Westlake hundreds of people who had clamored around TVs turned their backs and headed home when James made the ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-07-09T03:08:26Z)

Blake officially signs with Lakers

LOS ANGELES - Guard Steve Blake, who agreed to a deal with the Lakers last week, officially signed for four years and $16 million. Blake finished last season with the Clippers after arriving in February in a trade with Portland. He averaged 8.6 points and 4.8 assists in his seventh NBA season. Blake ... (Source: Riverside Press Enterprise 2010-07-09T04:55:49Z)

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