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Deals of the Hour / August 11, 2010, 2:39 pm

Wendy's/Arby's signs deal for eastern Caribbean

Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. isn't taking a breather as it mounts an international expansion. The Atlanta-based restaurant company, whose Wendy's operations are headquartered in Dublin, said Wednesday ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-08-11T13:49:20Z)

NEW JERSEY SHORE: Boardwalk game features Barack Obama likeness

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. (AP) — Visitors to the Jersey Shore can win a prize if they knock a plate out of a moving likeness of President Barack Obama. The "Walkin Charlie" game on the Seaside Heights boardwalk ... (Source: Daily Journal 2010-08-10T18:08:14Z)

Wendy's/Arby's International Signs Restaurant Development Deal for Trinidad and ...

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wendy's/Arby's International, a subsidiary of Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEN - News ) today announced the signing of a long-term restaurant development agreement that will give ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-11T13:06:24Z)

WGAE, FCC Chief Warn About Google-Verizon Deal

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski on Thursday gave a warning on any deal between Google and Verizon that could impact his goal for net neutrality. As reported in TheWrap Wednesday , Google ... (Source: TheWrap 2010-08-05T17:45:31Z)

FCC Ends Closed-Door Talks on Net Neutrality After Rumored Google, Verizon Deal

The latest rumor about Google and Verizon apparently having secret talks which would enable the ISP to provide preferential access to certain types of traffic managed to cause quite a stir. While the talks ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-08-06T09:51:53Z)

AP: Shaq's plan: six teams, six titles

WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) -- When Shaquille O'Neal was much, much younger and a good deal smaller, too, he chose as a role model one of the most successful big men in NBA history. "When I came into the league, I ... (Source: Garden City Telegram 2010-08-11T20:51:41Z)

Obama Target In Boardwalk Game

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. (AP) -- Visitors to the Jersey Shore can win a prize if they knock a plate out of a moving likeness of President Barack Obama. The "Walkin Charlie" game on the Seaside Heights boardwalk ... (Source: myfoxny.com 2010-08-10T11:34:31Z)

Summary Box: Lavazza buys stake in Green Mountain

THE DEAL: Green Mountain Coffee Rosters has sold a 7 percent stake worth $250 million to Lavazza, Italy's best-selling espresso brand. The deal is subject to antitrust regulation and lets Lavazza take a 15 percent stake ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-11T17:09:46Z)

Alleged thief tries to sell ladder to victim

HILLSBORO, OR -- An Oregon man has been arrested after he allegedly stole a ladder from a man and then called him later to sell him a ladder. Washington County sheriff's deputies say Kevin Gilman faces theft and burglary ... (Source: KABC 2010-08-11T02:50:47Z)

Prospective Omar Khadr juror says Gitmo has 'eroded' American moral authority

The Canadian Press GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba - Jury selection continues today in the war- crimes case of Canadian Omar Khadr. Counsel are questioning prospective panel members on their views about Guantanamo Bay and trying ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-08-11T18:14:12Z)

Mall deal gives big boost to cell-phone coupons

The nation's biggest mall operator is teaming up with a Silicon Valley startup to reward smart-phone-equipped shoppers for walking into its shopping centers. The partnership between Simon Property Group and technology ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-11T17:31:15Z)

Ore. man charged with selling stolen ladders

(AP) — HILLSBORO, Ore. - An Oregon man has been accused of stealing a ladder and then calling the theft victim to offer to sell him more stolen ladders. Washington County sheriff's deputies said Kevin Gilman ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-08-10T23:01:43Z)

RETAIL: Mall deal gives big boost to cell-phone coupons

NEW YORK ---- The nation's biggest mall operator is teaming up with a Silicon Valley startup to reward smart-phone-equipped shoppers for walking into its shopping centers. The partnership between Simon ... (Source: North County Times 2010-08-11T20:58:50Z)

Hillsboro man charged with selling stolen ladders

HILLSBORO — An Oregon man has been accused of stealing a ladder and then calling the theft victim to offer to sell him more stolen ladders. Washington County sheriff's deputies said Kevin Gilman is facing ... (Source: Statesman Journal 2010-08-11T06:04:03Z)

Lavazza buys stake in Green Mountain Coffee

MILAN -- Lavazza, Italy's best-selling espresso brand, has agreed to buy a 7 percent stake in Vermont-based Green Mountain Coffee Roasters in a deal valued at $250 million, the companies said Wednesday ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-11T11:11:52Z)

Shaq is Boston to win

WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) -- When Shaquille O'Neal was much, much younger and a good deal smaller, too, he chose as a role model one of the most successful big men in NBA history. "When I came into the league, I ... (Source: Berkshire Eagle 2010-08-11T15:51:02Z)

Gitmo detainee to avoid solitary in plea deal

Lieutenant Colonel Jon Jackson, Pentagon-appointed defense lawyer for Canadian citizen Omar Khadr, speaks to reporters at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010. Khadr, 23, is due to stand trial for war crimes ... (Source: Times Union 2010-08-10T00:21:39Z)

Jury picked for Khadr trial at Gitmo

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba, Aug. 11 (UPI) -- Selection of a military jury to hear the war-crime charges against Canadian Omar Khadr was completed Wednesday at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The Globe and Mail reported the ... (Source: United Press International 2010-08-11T21:20:19Z)

Bob Sillerman launching fight for CKX

A poison pill defense erected by the board of directors at CKX Entertainment hasn't persuaded former CEO Bob Sillerman to go away. He's filed with the SEC to go ahead with a bid to boost his stake to majority control ... (Source: Radio Business Report 2010-08-11T20:44:31Z)

FCC Halts Broadband Discussions Amid Google, Verizon Uproar

The Federal Communications Commission on Aug. 5 broke off broadband policy discussions with Google, Verizon, Skype and AT&T, citing too much disagreement. "We have called off this round of stakeholder discussions," said ... (Source: eWeek 2010-08-06T17:01:23Z)

NBA Capsules: Shaq's plan: 6 teams, 6 titles in 20 NBA seasons

WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) — When Shaquille O'Neal was much, much younger and a good deal smaller, too, he chose as a role model one of the most successful big men in NBA history. "When I came into the league, I ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-08-11T11:11:52Z)

Former Chief Makes Offer for Owner of 'Idol'

The former chief executive of CKx Inc. is offering to buy a controlling stake in the company, which owns the "American Idol" reality-TV show as well as rights to the name, image and likeness of Elvis Presley and Muhammad ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-11T19:47:15Z)

Another Deal From Hell: CKX

Robert F.X. Sillerman is back for an encore. In 2007, together with fellow media impresario Simon Fuller, Mr. Sillerman tried to take complete control of his entertainment company, CKX , in a management buyout ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-08-11T18:35:40Z)

Mall Deal Gives Boost To Cell-Phone Coupons

NEW YORK (August 11, 2010)—Simon Property Group, the nation's biggest mall operator, is teaming up with a Silicon Valley startup to reward smart-phone-equipped shoppers for walking into its shopping centers. The ... (Source: KWTX 2010-08-11T18:57:09Z)

Bulls reach deal with Bogans

The Bulls continued their summer shopping spree on Friday night by signing free agent guard Keith Bogans to a two-year contract. According to a source, the contract totals $2.5 million and only the first year is ... (Source: Post-Tribune 2010-08-07T09:00:36Z)

Make fun of Obama? You must make fun of Palin, too

Snooki of the Jersey Shore MTV show is a person that Barack Obama knows on alternating days. Sometimes he says he knows who she is. Sometimes he denies this. I have never watched the show. I know who she is ... (Source: Daily Mail - Charleston (blog) 2010-08-11T21:20:19Z)

Lavazza Brews Deal With Green Mountain

For an extra jolt to its finances, U.S.-based Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. is selling a 7% stake to Luigi Lavazza, Italy's best-selling espresso brand, for $250 million. Together, the companies plan to ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-11T17:38:24Z)

Source: Bulls agree to deal with Keith Bogans

C HICAGO — A person with knowledge of the deal says free agent Keith Bogans has agreed to a deal with the Chicago Bulls. The person tells The Associated Press the deal is guaranteed for one year with a team option for ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-07T13:32:37Z)

Bulls agree to deal with swingman Bogans

CHICAGO -- A person with knowledge of the deal says free agent Keith Bogans has agreed to a deal with the Chicago Bulls . The person tells the Associated Press the deal is guaranteed for one year with a team option for a ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-07T03:09:50Z)

Wendy's/Arby's International Signs Restaurant Development Deal for Trinidad and ...

Wendy's/Arby's International, a subsidiary of Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE:WEN) today announced the signing of a long-term restaurant development agreement that will give the Wendy's® brand significant ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-11T13:06:24Z)

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