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Deals of the Hour / August 12, 2010, 1:39 pm

JaMarcus Russell case sent to grand jury

A judge in Mobile, Ala., sent the drug possession case against former Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell to a grand jury Wednesday despite testimony that the codeine drink found at Russell's home ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-12T04:58:27Z)

Gap Inc. offers overseas shipping to 65 countries

Gap inc. has for the first time offered international shipping to 55 countries, allowing people in Australia, Mexico, Brazil to order from its brands and allowing the company to test the market for its brands overseas ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-12T14:23:57Z)

Canadian company extends offer for Casey's

Alimentation Couche-Tard will give Casey's General Stores shareholders another three weeks to consider its proposal to purchase their stock in the Ankeny convenience store chain. Couche-Tard on Monday ... (Source: Des Moines Register 2010-08-03T14:05:59Z)

Barnes & Noble says no deal with financier Burkle

Barnes & Noble said Thursday it has not reached a settlement with financier Ron Burkle's Yucaipa Cos. after news reports the companies were close to a deal. Mr. Burkle, who owns a 19% stake in the bookseller, is suing the ... (Source: Crain's New York Business 2010-08-12T20:00:23Z)

Gitmo detainee gets 14 years but may serve only a fraction

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba — A Guantanamo jury recommended a 14-year sentence Wednesday for an al-Qaida cook, though he could be released much sooner under a plea bargain that will limit the time he ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-08-12T04:51:17Z)

Darrelle Revis, Jets still far apart

T he Jets rejected the latest offer proposed by the agents of All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis, and owner Woody Johnson is not optimistic a deal can get done before the regular season. "The answer's no," Johnson ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-10T05:43:46Z)

Judge accuses Wells Fargo of profiteering, orders bank to change policies

NEW YORK -- A federal judge in California ordered Wells Fargo & Co. to change what he called "unfair and deceptive business practices" that led customers into paying multiple overdraft fees, and to pay $203 million back ... (Source: Rapid City Journal 2010-08-12T17:44:23Z)

Risk Arbitrage: Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.'s Hostile Offer for Casey's General Stores Inc

On April 9, Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (ATD/B CN) announced that it submitted a proposal to acquire Casey's General Stores Inc ( CASY ) for $36/share in cash. CASY operates convenience stores in the Midwest ... (Source: GuruFocus 2010-08-08T05:31:49Z)

Actor Rip Torn Denied Probation in Bank Burglary

The 79-year-old Emmy-winning actor was denied accelerated rehabilitation in Litchfield Superior Court on Wednesday. Judge James Ginocchio (GIHN-ah-chee-oh) says the charges are too serious, especially given Torn's past ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-08-12T05:41:24Z)

Jets owner Woody Johnson not optimistic about Darrelle Revis getting deal by Week 1

CORTLAND, N.Y. Jets owner Woody Johnson is not optimistic that a deal for All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis will be done by the beginning of the regular season. The Jets rejected an offer proposed by Revis ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-09T22:12:48Z)

Judge Marsha Revel Replaced by Judge Elden Fox in Lohan Case

Judge Marsha Revel, who ordered Lindsay Lohan to 90 days in jail and another 30 days in rehab, has been replaced by Judge Elden Fox, People.com reports. Last Friday, Judge Revel voluntarily removed herself ... (Source: The Celebrity Cafe.com 2010-08-11T17:24:05Z)

Al-Qaida cook faces sentencing

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba – A Guantanamo jury recommended a 14-year sentence yesterday for an al-Qaida cook, though he could be released much sooner under a plea bargain that would limit the time he spends in ... (Source: Cape Cod Times 2010-08-12T10:27:43Z)

Rip Torn denied probation in Connecticut break-in

LITCHFIELD, Conn. -- A Connecticut judge says Rip Torn doesn't qualify for a special probation program that would have cleared his record of charges that he broke into a bank while drunk and armed in January. The 79-year ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-08-12T10:49:12Z)

Russell drug case sent to grand jury

MOBILE, ALA. - The drug possession case against Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell was sent to a grand jury Wednesday by a judge. The move came despite testimony that the codeine drink found in Russell's home ... (Source: Crowley Post-Signal 2010-08-12T19:38:55Z)

Gap to offer shipping to 65 countries by year's end, test international markets for ...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Gap inc. has for the first time offered international shipping to 55 countries, allowing people in Australia, Mexico, Brazil to order from its brands and allowing the company to test the ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-12T14:31:06Z)

Chef in hot water for licking toads in kitchen (video link)

DAVENPORT, Iowa - A Davenport restaurant was ticketed Wednesday by the Scott County Health Department after its head chef was caught on tape kissing and licking live toads in the kitchen Sunday. Health department ... (Source: Gaston Gazette 2010-08-12T16:25:38Z)

Ron Burkle, Barnes & Noble Expected to Settle

One of those new and so-called "independent" directors is expected to be Stephen Bollenbach, the former CEO of Hilton Hotels Corp and current chairman of KB Home ( KBH ). Burkle served as a member of KB Home's board of ... (Source: Daily Finance 2010-08-12T18:34:29Z)

Iowa restaurant ticketed for toad-licking chef

An Iowa restaurant owner said he'll pay a fine after his head chef was videotaped kissing and licking toads in the kitchen. The Scott County Health Department reviewed the video Wednesday and called in the ... (Source: RealClearPolitics 2010-08-12T19:31:45Z)

Davenport restaurant ticketed for frog incident

An Iowa restaurant owner says he'll pay a fine after his head chef was videotaped kissing and licking toads in the kitchen. The Scott County Health Department reviewed the video Wednesday and called in the chef and owner ... (Source: WHBF TV 2010-08-12T19:31:45Z)

Judge Revel Removed From Lindsay Lohan Case

The judge who handed Lindsay Lohan a 90-day jail sentence has removed herself from the case amid allegations she improperly contacted "participants and experts" involved. Judge Marsha Revel has been overseeing ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-08-12T17:01:26Z)

Elmore "Rip" Torn's request for special probation denied in Litchfield court (video)

LITCHFIELD — A Litchfield Superior Court judge denied actor Elmore "Rip" Torn a special probation program Wednesday, saying his actions, including his alleged break-in of a bank while drunk and carrying a ... (Source: Register Citizen 2010-08-12T11:39:18Z)

Judge blasts Wells Fargo for overdraft fees

This post comes from Jon Hood at partner site ConsumerAffairs.com . A federal judge has ordered Wells Fargo to shell out more than $200 million in restitution to California customers for "massive" overdraft fees. Bing ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-08-12T16:32:48Z)

Judge orders Wells Fargo to pay back $203M in fees

NEW YORK -- A federal judge in California is ordering Wells Fargo & Co. to change what he called "unfair and deceptive business practices" that led customers into paying multiple overdraft fees. In a decision late ... (Source: KHOU 2010-08-12T17:30:04Z)

Alimentation Couche-Tard extends offer to buy outstanding shares of Casey's General Stores

NEW YORK — Canadian convenience store operator Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. said Monday it's extending its offer to buy all the outstanding shares of Casey's General Stores Inc. stock for $36.75 apiece. The tender ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-08-02T21:02:21Z)

Barnes & Noble Poison Pill Provision Is Upheld by Delaware Chancery Judge

Yucaipa Cos.' Ron Burkle lost a bid to invalidate Barnes & Noble Inc. 's poison pill anti-takeover defense in his effort to gain more shares and launch a proxy fight to install candidates on the bookseller ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-12T20:14:42Z)

Judge Marsha Revel Replaced in Lindsay Lohan Case

She voluntarily retracted from the star's DUI case amid allegations that she improperly contacted staff at rehabilitation clinic. The judge who handed Lindsay Lohan a 90-day jail sentence has removed herself from the ... (Source: AceShowbiz 2010-08-12T03:32:33Z)

Gitmo jury recommends 14 years for bin Laden's cook

A Guantanamo jury recommended a 14-year sentence Wednesday for an al-Qaida cook, though its decision may be overruled by a plea bargain that will limit the time he spends in prison. Ibrahim Ahmed Mahmoud al-Qosi of Sudan ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-12T00:40:45Z)

Gap going global with web sales

Gap Inc. is going from one to 65 with the click of a mouse. The San Francisco company today announced that it now can fill online orders of its brands in 55 countries across the globe; previously it could only ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-08-12T14:59:44Z)

Russell case sent to grand jury

A judge sent the drug possession case against former Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell to a grand jury Wednesday despite testimony that the codeine drink found at Russell's home belonged to a ... (Source: Modesto Bee 2010-08-12T08:26:02Z)

Jets owner Woody Johnson not optimistic about Darrelle Revis deal

CORTLAND, N.Y. (AP) — It appears Darrelle Revis won't be joining his teammates anytime soon. The New York Jets rejected the latest offer proposed by the All-Pro cornerback's agents, and owner Woody Johnson is ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-08-10T05:00:49Z)

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