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Deals of the Hour / August 12, 2010, 9:39 am

Davenport chef in trouble for video antics

The Scott County Health Department is hopping mad at a local chef who licked toads in his restaurant kitchen — and is seen doing so on YouTube. Health inspectors have fined the owner of Davenport's Osaka ... (Source: Radio Iowa 2010-08-12T14:52:35Z)

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)

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: San Francisco Business Journal 2010-08-12T14:59:44Z)

Radical Indonesian cleric Abu Bakar Bashir arrested, accused of funding, planning terrorism

File - In this July 19, 2007 file photo, Islamic cleric Abu Bakar Bashir talks to journalists after the opening of a trial in which he and a group of suspected militants are plaintiffs in Jakarta, Indonesia. Radical ... (Source: WHO-TV 2010-08-09T16:00:34Z)

NY Gov: Islamic Group Won't Relocate Mosque

Developers of the proposed mosque near New York City's Ground Zero have rejected New York Gov. David Paterson's offer to help them find an alternative location. Paterson said Wednesday despite his attempts to reach out ... (Source: Christian Broadcasting Network 2010-08-12T11:17:50Z)

Hope seen in U of M treatment for rare skin disease

When Krista Boyd gave birth to her third child, the normal routine of counting the baby's fingers and toes didn't offer much comfort. Her infant son lacked skin on one of his legs. Nine months later, tests ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-08-11T22:17:35Z)

Zimbabwe restarts diamond sales amid 'blood diamond' accusations

Abbey Chikane of Kimberley Process shows the certificate awarded to Zimbabwe following their granting of a Kimberley Process certification in Harare, Aug. 11. Zimbabwe began selling millions of carats of rough ... (Source: The Christian Science Monitor 2010-08-12T13:12:22Z)

NY Gov. David Paterson says Islamic group won't relocate mosque away from ground zero

ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. David Paterson said Wednesday that developers of an Islamic cultural center that would include a mosque near ground zero have rejected his offer to help them find a different site. While ... (Source: Syracuse Post-Standard 2010-08-12T04:36:58Z)

Dell 'Streak' to finally hit stores

Dell Inc. 's smartphone and tablet computer in one will go on sale Thursday, a little more than a week after officials initially scheduled its release. The "Streak" device comes with a five-inch touch screen ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-08-11T13:35:02Z)

Life Metro Nation+World Column

A mural of a yellow bird in a cage excavated from Detroit's Packard Plant -- and believed to be the work of the British graffiti artist called Banksy -- is up for bid on eBay. The 8-foot-by-4-foot piece has an ... (Source: Asheville Citizen-Times 2010-08-11T05:42:35Z)

Barnes & Noble (BKS) Settles With Burkle As It Focuses On a Sale

Barnes & Noble Inc. (NYSE: BKS ) will settle the lawsuit filed by investor Ron Burkle to avoid a proxy battle and to concentrate on the sale of the company, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal citing ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-12T13:26:41Z)

"I Fear for My Country": Muslim Leader Daisy Khan on Opposition to Ground Zero Mosque ...

Debate is intensifying over the planned construction of an Islamic center and mosque two blocks from New York's Ground Zero. But it is not just a local issue. Across the country, Muslim groups are facing attacks over ... (Source: AlterNet 2010-08-12T16:11:19Z)

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DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) - 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 ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-08-12T15:57:00Z)

Barnes & Noble close to deal to end "poison pill" suit

Barnes & Noble is nearing a deal to get Ron Burkle off its back. The beleagured bookseller, which is facing a potential proxy battle from the Los Angeles billionaire, is in talks to add three seats to its nine-member ... (Source: New York Post 2010-08-12T14:38:16Z)

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)

Stem Cell Treatment May Offer Hope Against Fatal Skin Disorder

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 11 (HealthDay News) -- A debilitating and usually fatal skin disorder may be treated by bone marrow stem cell transplant, a new study finds. The results may have implications for the treatment of other ... (Source: MSN Health & Fitness 2010-08-11T21:20:19Z)

Zimbabwe gem sale stirs 'blood diamond' fears

JOHANNESBURG — Zimbabwe auctioned 900,000 carats of rough gems Wednesday from a diamond field where human rights groups say soldiers killed 200 people, raped women and enslaved children. It was the first public sale of ... (Source: San Mateo Daily Journal 2010-08-12T10:56:21Z)

RAVENS: Ravens work out local TV deals for preseason coverage

The Baltimore Ravens have struck television deals with WDCW-TV in Washington and WHTM-TV in Harrisburg, Pa., to carry the final three preseason games. The Ravens' games at the Washington Redskins (Aug. 21 ... (Source: Carroll County Online 2010-08-12T04:08:20Z)

Journal highlights stem-cell procedure used on toddler

SACRAMENTO, Calif -- SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Little Sarah Mooreland died two years ago at just 9 months old, but her parents hope her influence will endure for generations. Lonni and Jay Mooreland moved from ... (Source: News-Democrat 2010-08-12T08:47:30Z)

Dell's Streak tablet to go on sale this week

The Streak is expected to sell for about $300 with an AT&T plan and $550 without. Dell Inc. 's iPad competitor, Streak, is expected to go on sale this week. Round Rock, Texas-based Dell (NYSE:DELL) said the ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-08-11T13:56:30Z)

Banksy wall art for sale on eBay

DETROIT, Aug. 11 (UPI) -- A wall mural purported to have been created by the British graffiti artist known as Banksy is being sold on eBay with an opening bid of $75,000. The Detroit Free Press said the 8-by-4 ... (Source: United Press International 2010-08-12T02:35:17Z)

Chef Fined For Licking Toad In Kitchen

DAVENPORT, Iowa -- 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 ... (Source: KCCI.com 2010-08-12T12:15:06Z)

Alleged Banksy work from Detroit up for bid on eBay

A mural of a yellow bird in a cage excavated from Detroit's Packard Plant — and believed to be the work of the internationally famed British graffiti artist called Banksy — is now up for bid on eBay ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-08-12T02:35:17Z)

Ravens Settle Regional TV Issues For Pre-Season

The Baltimore Ravens have announced a deal with television stations in Washington and Harrisburg to show its pre-season games. The team had to find a new regional television home since the Peter Angelos owned Mid ... (Source: WBAL Radio 2010-08-12T03:25:23Z)

Indonesia deals blow to militant Islam with arrest of radical cleric Bashir

Abu Bakar Bashir has been arrested before. The Indonesian radical cleric's detention Monday appears based on stronger allegations of material support for a terrorist group in Aceh. Radical Indonesian cleric ... (Source: The Christian Science Monitor 2010-08-05T23:57:45Z)

Radical Indonesian cleric arrested for terrorism

JAKARTA, Indonesia—Radical Indonesian cleric Abu Bakar Bashir, once imprisoned for his links to the terror group behind the Bali bombings, was arrested Monday for alleged involvement with a new militant ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-12T12:22:15Z)

Dell to debut "Streak" smartphone-tablet Thursday

Dell Inc.'s latest gadget will go on sale Thursday. The smartphone and tablet computer combo was originally scheduled to make its debut at the end of July. Priority buyers will be able to purchase a "Streak" on Thursday ... (Source: KVUE 2010-08-11T19:54:25Z)

Zimbabwe gem sale stirs fears of 'blood diamonds'

JOHANNESBURG -- Zimbabwe auctioned 900,000 carats of rough gems Wednesday from a diamond field where human rights groups say soldiers killed 200 people, raped women and enslaved children. It was the first ... (Source: Delaware Online 2010-08-12T15:28:22Z)

Reports: Barnes & Noble to announce settlement to dodge proxy fight and focus on sale

NEW YORK (AP) — News reports say Barnes & Noble Inc. will soon announce the settlement of a lawsuit filed by investor Ron Burkle so it can avoid a costly proxy fight and concentrate on selling off the ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-12T11:10:40Z)

Baltimore - Carolina on tonight. Ravens announce a new preseason network

Before talking about the new RAVE TV Network let's talk about tonight's game. Ravens fans in the mid Atlantic tonight kicks off the 2010 preseason with an 8pm home game against Carolina. The game will be telecast ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-12T14:31:06Z)

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