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Deals of the Hour / August 13, 2010, 3:39 am

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)

Harrah's, Rock Gaming form deal to operate Cleveland, Cincinnati casinos

Rock Gaming, LLC, and Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. have an agreement in principle to jointly develop and operate downtown casinos in both Cleveland and Cincinnati. They also are looking to finalize a ... (Source: WKYC 2010-08-12T16:54:16Z)

Spectacular Meteor Shower and Rare Planet Alignment Coincide

Update Aug. 12, 4:15 p.m. ET:The International Meteor Organization reports that hourly rate for Perseid meteors has climbed from the low 20s Tuesday into the 30s on Wednesday and now into the 40s. This represents the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-12T20:43:20Z)

Arctic rocks shed light on ancient Earth's inner workings

Geochemists studying Arctic rocks say they have found evidence of ancient rock from the interior of the Earth that is nearly as old as the planet itself. Such material gives scientists an idea of what the ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-12T11:03:31Z)

Arctic rocks offer new glimpse of primitive Earth

Scientists have discovered a new window into the Earth's violent past. Geochemical evidence from volcanic rocks collected on Baffin Island in the Canadian Arctic suggests that beneath it lies a region of the Earth's ... (Source: PhysOrg 2010-08-11T17:45:34Z)

Michael Cera, cast mates talk about 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World'

How do you describe a movie as innovative as "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World," which opens today? It's not easy, even for the cast members. "It's a hyper-stylized romantic comedy that's surreal in nature. There ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-08-13T09:00:38Z)

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)

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 2010-08-13T04:07:09Z)

Prudential profits soar despite failed AIA deal

LONDON (AFP) – British insurance giant Prudential said on Thursday that profits jumped 41 percent in the first half, boosted by soaring sales in Asia, despite its failed bid for AIG's Asian division AIA ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-12T11:39:18Z)

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)

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)

UPDATE 1-UK's Prudential trims cost of failed AIA deal

LONDON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Insurer Prudential ( PRU.L ) said it had trimmed the cost of its failed bid for AIG ( AIG.N )'s Asian unit as it reported a forecast-beating half-year profit, helped by a strong ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-12T06:31:30Z)

Zeke declines Knicks' offer under pressure

Isiah Thomas is not returning to the Knicks. At least not officially he isn't. Madison Square Garden chairman James Dolan said he's disappointed Thomas won't be able to consult for the Knicks, but he "will continue ... (Source: NorthJersey.com 2010-08-13T06:01:41Z)

Perseid meteor shower close to peaking

The annual Perseid meteor shower is already putting on an excellent show, and the celestial fireworks have yet to peak. The main event is tonight. Meanwhile, a delightfully tight configuration of planets ... (Source: KREM 2010-08-12T15:35:32Z)

Barnes & Noble says it was unable to reach an agreement with financier Ron Burkle's ...

NEW YORK (AP) — 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 ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-12T16:54:16Z)

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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)

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)

Barnes & Noble says no agreement with Yupaica

New York -- 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 ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-08-13T05:11:34Z)

Isiah Thomas won't return to Knicks as consultant

NEW YORK (AP) — Isiah Thomas wanted to help the New York Knicks achieve the success that never came when he was in charge. He won't do it as a consultant. Not while he is coaching college basketball, anyway ... (Source: Daily Tribune 2010-08-13T10:05:04Z)

Harrah's Entertainment Inc. to manage 2 Ohio casinos in proposed venture with Rock ...

CINCINNATI (AP) — Las Vegas-based Harrah's Entertainment Inc. has signed an initial agreement with a company headed by Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert to develop and operate casinos in Cincinnati and ... (Source: Hartford Courant 2010-08-13T06:37:28Z)

Perseid meteor shower makes impressive start

Clear skies over these next few nights and enough personal stamina to stay awake will afford a view of one of the flashiest meteor displays of the year. The annual Perseid Meteor Shower has been slowly ramping up in ... (Source: The Christian Science Monitor 2010-08-11T16:33:59Z)

UK's Prudential trims cost of botched AIA deal

By Myles Neligan and Kelvin Soh LONDON/HONG KONG (Reuters) - Insurer Prudential said it had reduced the cost of its failed bid for AIG's Asian unit and confirmed it has no further appetite for M&A as it reported forecast ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-12T08:47:30Z)

Jets, Revis' agents to keep talks 'confidential'

CORTLAND, N.Y. (AP) — The negotiations between the New York Jets and holdout cornerback Darrelle Revis are going behind closed doors. No more finger pointing through the media, and no more public back-and ... (Source: Register Citizen 2010-08-13T07:56:13Z)

Hidden rocks from infant Earth hint at planet's origin

A reservoir of rock that remained intact for nearly the entire history of Earth could tell us about how our planet was built. Its chemistry hints that Earth's building blocks may have had a rough time of it, losing their ... (Source: New Scientist 2010-08-12T15:28:22Z)

Harrah's inks Ohio casino deal

Las Vegas-based Harrah's Entertainment Inc. has signed an initial agreement with a company headed by Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert to develop and operate casinos in Cincinnati and Cleveland. The non-binding ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-08-13T06:58:57Z)

A charmer, 'Scott Pilgrim' certainly knows how to entertain a crowd (video)

MOVIE REVIEW-Title: "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World"-Starring: Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin-Director: Edgar Wright-Rating: PG-13-Running time: 108 minutesFor a film that's almost ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-08-13T06:30:19Z)

Burkle launches Barnes & Noble proxy fight

The ruling came after Barnes & Noble countered news reports that it had reached a settlement with Yucaipa. The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times reported late Wednesday that an agreement was close that would ... (Source: AOL News 2010-08-13T05:18:44Z)

Isiah Thomas rescinds contract with Knicks

New York, NY (Sports Network) - Less than a week after being named a consultant for the New York Knicks, Isiah Thomas announced he has rescinded the contract due to a violation of certain NBA bylaws. Thomas ... (Source: KGMI 2010-08-13T04:28:37Z)

Silly Scott Pilgrim' is full of punch

For a film that's almost entirely substance-free, "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" is surprisingly enjoyable. Director Edgar Wright ("Shaun of the Dead," "Hot Fuzz") and a big cast deliver a high-energy goof-fest ... (Source: The State 2010-08-13T07:56:13Z)

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)

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