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Deals of the Hour / August 12, 2010, 7:40 pm

Pilot who faked death in fraud guilty plea

A proposed plea agreement says Marcus Schrenker would face 10 years in prison in exchange for pleading guilty to five of 11 counts. A hearing on the deal is set for September 15 in Hamilton Superior Court in the ... (Source: The Australian 2010-08-12T19:17:26Z)

Trenches Talk: Merriman Joins Chargers Holdouts

—> —>Chargers OLB Shawne Merriman (notes) decided to join teammates Vincent Jackson (notes) and Marcus McNeill (notes) as training camp holdouts. Merriman, who hasn't signed his $3.3 million tender offer ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-29T23:58:54Z)

Clinton Urges Early Senate Action on Arms Treaty With Russia

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned Wednesday that a Senate delay in ratifying the new strategic arms reduction treaty with Russia will "erode" U.S. national security. The treaty, finalized in April, has drawn ... (Source: Global Security 2010-08-12T06:45:49Z)

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)

San Diego Chargers Preseason Countdown: Three Personnel in the Hot Seat

With only three days left until the San Diego Chargers take the stage for the first time in the 2010 season, it is time to take a look at some people who may be feeling the heat this coming season. Not all of the talk ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-13T01:51:09Z)

Barnes & Noble says no agreement with Yupaica

Barnes & Noble says it has not reached a settlement with financier Ron Burkle's Yucaipa Cos. after news reports the companies were close to a deal. Burkle, who owns a 19 percent stake in the bookseller, is ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-12T22:23:33Z)

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)

Several Palestinian prisoners exchanged for 1 Israeli

Seif al-Islam Gadhafi , The son of Libya's leader said Thursday that part of a deal to free a jailed Israeli photographer involved the release of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. Gadhafi told reporters ... (Source: Ya Libnan 2010-08-12T23:27:59Z)

Palestinian, Egyptian Presidents Discuss Israel Peace Talks in Cairo

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has met with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in Cairo to discuss efforts to resume Palestinian-Israeli peace talks. Mr. Abbas may also meet Thursday with Jordan's King Abdullah, who ... (Source: Global Security 2010-08-12T19:03:07Z)

Libya says Palestinians freed in deal for Israeli

The son of Libya's leader says part of a deal to free a jailed Israeli photographer involved the release of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. Seif al-Islam Gadhafi told reporters Thursday that the Israeli-Tunisian ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-12T19:46:04Z)

Israeli-Palestinian peace talks look less likely as settlers fret over freeze

Israeli and Palestinian leaders are coming under growing US pressure to enter direct peace talks. But despite international mediation this week, they have been unable to close the gap between what their ... (Source: The Christian Science Monitor 2010-08-12T15:57:00Z)

New York Jets (386)

Chargers OLB Shawne Merriman decided to join teammates Vincent Jackson and Marcus McNeill as training camp holdouts. Merriman, who hasn't signed his $3.3 million tender offer, says he is unhappy about his name popping up ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-07-29T23:58:54Z)

Mall deal gives big boost to cell-phone coupons, ads

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 Property Group ... (Source: Bend Bulletin 2010-08-12T10:56:21Z)

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 2010-08-12T17:44:23Z)

Mistrust Frustrates US Effort to Get Israelis, Palestinians Talking

U.S. special Middle East envoy George Mitchell left Israel this week without an agreement in hand for the resumption of direct peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians. Wide gaps remain on key issues and mutual ... (Source: Global Security 2010-08-13T02:19:46Z)

Libya says deal to free jailed Israeli photographer involved release of Palestinian ...

TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — The son of Libya's leader says part of a deal to free a jailed Israeli photographer involved the release of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel . Seif al-Islam Gadhafi told reporters ... (Source: Daily Press 2010-08-12T19:46:04Z)

Revis talks to be kept confidential

CORTLAND, N.Y. - The negotiations between the New York Jets and holdout cornerback Darrelle Revis (notes) are going behind closed doors. No more finger pointing through the media, and no more public back-and-forth. The ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-12T18:55:58Z)

Ex-Money Manager to Plead Guilty to Indiana Fraud

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - A former money manager convicted of trying to fake his own death in a Florida plane crash has agreed to plead guilty to securities fraud charges in Indiana. Marcus Schrenker could face 10 years in ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-12T23:13:40Z)

Darrelle Revis, Jets will keep talk "confidential"

CORTLAND, N.Y. — The negotiations between the Jets and holdout cornerback Darrelle Revis are going behind closed doors. No more finger pointing through the media, and no more public back-and-forth. The Jets ... (Source: MyCentralJersey.com 2010-08-12T19:10:17Z)

Jets, Revis' agent clear the air, will continue to negotiate deal

CORTLAND, N.Y. -- The Jets and the agents for holdout cornerback Darrelle Revis say they are trying to clear the air and will keep all future negotiations confidential. The sides issued a joint statement Thursday after ... (Source: NFL 2010-08-12T17:44:23Z)

Mall deal boosts 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, which ... (Source: Southtown Star 2010-08-12T09:01:49Z)

Iran Airs Confession of Woman in Stoning Case

TEHRAN, Iran | Iranian state television broadcast a purported confession by a woman who had faced death by stoning on an adultery conviction, a case that has drawn U.S. concern, an offer of asylum from Brazil and ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-08-13T01:01:02Z)

Continued: Iran state TV airs purported confession by woman who faced death by ...

TEHRAN, Iran - Iranian state television broadcast a purported confession by a woman who had faced death by stoning on an adultery conviction, a case that has drawn U.S. concern, an offer of asylum from Brazil ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-12T16:39:57Z)

Blockage of US-Russia civil nuclear deal unlikely

By DESMOND BUTLER Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Despite misgivings about Russia, Congress appears unlikely to block a deal that would allow U.S. companies to export nuclear technology to America's former Cold ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-12T16:47:07Z)

Hoosier who faked own death to plead guilty

A proposed plea agreement says Marcus Schrenker would face 10 years in prison in exchange for pleading guilty to five of 11 counts. A hearing on the deal is set for Sept. 15 in Hamilton Superior Court in the ... (Source: Lafayette Journal and Courier 2010-08-12T20:00:23Z)

Iran Shows What It Says Is Murder Confession

TEHRAN — Iranian state television has broadcast what it portrayed as a murder confession by a woman who had been sentenced to death by stoning on adultery charges, in an unusual effort to deflect criticism ... (Source: New York Times 2010-08-13T00:46:43Z)

Casey's General Stores (CASY) Issues Statement on Tender Offer Extenstion by Alimentation Couche ...

Casey's General Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASY ) today issued the following statement regarding the extension by Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. of its non-binding, unsolicited $36.75 per share tender offer and Couche-Tard ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-02T20:40:53Z)

Clinton urges Senate to move quickly on nuclear treaty

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday urged the Senate to move quickly to pass the new US-Russian nuclear arms reduction treaty when it resumes debate next month. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, seen ... (Source: AlterNet 2010-08-13T01:36:50Z)

UPDATE 1-Barnes & Noble says couldn't reach deal with Burkle

NEW YORK, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Barnes & Noble Inc said it was unable to reach an agreement to end a rift with billionaire investor Ron Burkle as the top bookselling chain seeks to attract buyers. "Barnes & Noble and ... (Source: CNBC 2010-08-12T17:08:35Z)

Shopping tag team Mall deal rewards smart-phone owners

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: Biloxi Sun Herald 2010-08-12T04:01:11Z)

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