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Deals of the Hour / August 13, 2010, 1:40 pm

Warren's new bond rating good news in a sea of bad

Last fall, we offered the follow- ing observation about the city of Warren's financial condition: "[Warren] is in such dire straits fiscally that the administration of Mayor Michael O'Brien has secured ... (Source: Vindy.com 2010-08-12T04:29:49Z)

NY gov says Islamic group rejected his offer to find another site for ground zero ...

ALBANY, N.Y. - New York Gov. David Paterson says 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. Paterson said ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-12T00:12:07Z)

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)

Mlb Owners Approve Sale of Texas Rangers, Bba

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Major League Baseball owners today approved the sale of the Texas Rangers to an investment group led by Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan and sports attorney Chuck Greenberg. The sale was ... (Source: WCBD 2010-08-13T05:04:25Z)

People,Places and Things

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Elvis Presley is in play. CKx Inc., owner of the "American Idol" television program and 85 percent of Elvis Presley Enterprises , is mulling at least two offers to buy the company. At the same time ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-08-13T08:32:00Z)

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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)

Gap sales comparison climbs in July as shoppers spend more at Banana Republic, Old Navy

SAN FRANCISCO — Gap Inc. said Thursday that a key sales figure rose more than expected in July as shoppers spent more money at the company's Old Navy and Banana Republic stores. The clothing chain, which operates its ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-05T13:13:30Z)

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: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-12T14:31:06Z)

Chargers OLB Shawne Merriman tweets that he's signed contract tender

SAN DIEGO - Shawne Merriman has tweeted that he's signed his contract tender with the San Diego Chargers. Merriman had been staying away from training camp because he apparently wanted assurances he won't be traded this ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-08-13T19:52:03Z)

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 2010-08-12T19:03:07Z)

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)

Chargers LB Merriman signs his $3.2M free-agent tender, reports

The San Diego Chargers confirmed linebacker Shawne Merriman signed his restricted free-agent tender offer Friday and reported to training camp. The one-year tender is worth $3.269 million. Merriman announced ... (Source: NFL 2010-08-13T18:47:37Z)

The Expendables Has the Potential to be the BEST MOVIE EVER! Go See It!

The Expendables starts tomorrow and has the potential to be the BEST MOVIE EVER! (Well behind the original Karate Kid which is in a league all its own so it isn't fair to compare other movies to it.) If you are a man ... (Source: Conservative Heritage Times 2010-08-13T18:33:18Z)

'Expendables' poised for big action at the box office

LOS ANGELES — One of the biggest action stars of the 1980s is poised to destroy the competition at the box office. "The Expendables," directed by and starring Sylvester Stallone, has men of all ages excited ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-08-13T18:33:18Z)

Box Office Preview: 'Expendables' to wreak havoc

LOS ANGELES -- Looks like Friday the 13th will bring good luck to the movie industry as Lionsgate's "The Expendables" wreaks weekend havoc with an expected gross in the $35 million-plus range. Directed by and ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-13T15:55:49Z)

Bond sale brings in best rates for county

With a bond rating that is now at the highest grade possible — AAA — combined with Ocean County's continuing conservative approach to finances, a recent bond refunding will net the county $2.1 million in ... (Source: Tri-Town News 2010-08-10T20:31:23Z)

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)

David Beckham is too old to play for England national team, according to coach Fabio ...

David Beckham 's time as a member of England 's national soccer team has apparently come to an end. And not by his own choice. During a televised interview with ITV before a friendly match against Hungary ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-08-13T17:36:02Z)

MLB owners unanimously approve sale of Texas Rangers to group led by Hall of Famer ...

FILE - This Aug. 5, 2010, file photo shows Texas Rangers president Nolan Ryan smilingduring a news conference, in Arlington, Tex. Major League Baseball owners unanimously approved the sale of the Texas Rangers to an ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-08-13T16:31:37Z)

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 2010-08-12T14:38:16Z)

David Beckham snubs Fabio Capello offer of farewell England friendly

Fabio Capello, left, has suggested that David Beckham is too old at 35 to take part in the Euro qualifiers. Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images The England manager said ahead of last night's friendly victory over ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-08-13T09:29:16Z)

Sources: Beckham is planning to reject England farewell game

LONDON -- David Beckham will reject the chance to make one final appearance for England, a person familiar with the former captain's plans said Thursday. Coach Fabio Capello announced Wednesday that the 35-year-old ... (Source: The Daily News Online 2010-08-13T15:20:02Z)

Elvis Presley Enterprises on sale again

CKx Inc., owner of the "American Idol" television program and 85 percent of Elvis Presley Enterprises, is mulling at least two offers to buy the company. At the same time, thousands of Elvis fans have descended on ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-08-13T10:48:01Z)

Moody's affirms Old Mutual's ratings (Senior Baa1)

Reuters has stopped distributing the full text of Moody's Investors Service press releases on ratings actions, effective April 1, 2009. The text of this Moody's Investor Service rating is available at www.moodys.com. The ... (Source: Life Style Extra 2010-08-10T13:36:13Z)

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)

New York Mosque offer is rejected

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: Berkshire Eagle 2010-08-12T03:46:52Z)

Lucrative Elvis business considers 2 offers to buy it

MEMPHIS — Elvis Presley is in play. CKx Inc., owner of the American Idol television program and 85 percent of Elvis Presley Enterprises, is mulling at least two offers to buy the company. At the same time ... (Source: Daily News Journal 2010-08-13T08:10:32Z)

N.Y. governor says Islamic group won't relocate mosque

ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. David Paterson said yesterday that developers of an Islamic cultural center that would include a mosque near the 9/11 ground zero have rejected his offer to help them find a different site. While in ... (Source: First Amendment Center 2010-08-12T15:42:41Z)

Chargers LB Merriman signs his $3.2M tender, reports to camp

The San Diego Chargers confirmed that linebacker Shawne Merriman signed his restricted free-agent tender offer Friday and reported to training camp. The one-year tender is worth $3.269 million. Merriman ... (Source: NFL 2010-08-13T19:52:03Z)

MLB owners approve sale of Texas Rangers

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Nolan Ryan and Chuck Greenberg have no more courtrooms to enter, no more briefs to file, no more bidding wars to win. At long last, their pursuit of the Texas Rangers is over, and both are ... (Source: Findlaw.com 2010-08-13T15:27:11Z)

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