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Deals of the Hour / August 13, 2010, 9:39 am

Telstra Says Buyout Firms to Buy Soufun Shares Not Sold in Initial Offer

Telstra Corp. has reached a deal to sell shares in SouFun to buyout firms General Atlantic and Apax Partners for $810 million if an initial share sale of the China unit isn't completed in 'a specified ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-12T23:27:59Z)

BC-FBN--Chiefs-Butter Fingers, FBN

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Many fans were probably disheartened when Kansas City coaches hauled a mobile outhouse onto the practice field and told pass catchers to go in, have a seat and close the door. Wasn't the team ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-08-13T12:21:04Z)

Actor Jason Schwartzman and Wife Expecting First Child

People has reported that actor Jason Schwartzman and his wife are expecting their first child. Schwartzman, 30, of Rushmore fame, and most recently seen in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World , appeared on Jimmy ... (Source: The Celebrity Cafe.com 2010-08-13T08:10:32Z)

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)

General manager Scott Pioli, head coach Todd Haley pouring foundation

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- Look, it's just the way it is with the Kansas City Chiefs . You might be a player. You might be a coach or a scout. You might be a media member. The culture change being orchestrated by ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-12T09:44:46Z)

David Beckham: The Great Debate - Should He Have a Future With England?

Yesterday, in a pre-match interview before England took on Hungary in one of the most notorious fixtures in English football history, manager Fabio Capello appeared to call time on the international career of David ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-13T05:54:31Z)

Watch Scott Pilgrim vs. The Animation

In case you missed the midnight premiere, Adult Swim is streaming Scott Pilgrim vs. The Animation , a four-minute short based on the flashback sequence from the second volume of Scott Pilgrim , by Bryan Lee O ... (Source: Comic Book Resources 2010-08-13T16:17:18Z)

Jason Schwartzman and wife expecting first baby

Jason Schwartzman is to become a father. The 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' star and his wife Brady Cunningham have announced they are expecting their first child together. And Jason has decided to grow a ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-08-13T16:10:08Z)

Who Is Scott Pilgrim? Edgar Wright's Answer Kicks Off 'Scott Pilgrim' Week On MTV!

For more than two years now, we've been singing the praises of " Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World ," director Edgar Wright's soon-to-hit-theaters adaptation of Bryan Lee O'Malley's wildly popular comic book series ... (Source: MTV.com 2010-08-09T16:07:43Z)

How Two 'Scott Pilgrim' Evil Ex's Stayed True To The Comic (And What They Added)

"Scott Pilgrim" Vs. The World " is officially in theaters here in the U.S., meaning the wait is over for everyone eagerly anticipating Edgar Wright's adaptation of Bryan Lee O'Malley's popular comic book ... (Source: MTV.com 2010-08-13T16:02:59Z)

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)

Fast food to come with statins?

LONDON - FAST food restaurants could hand out free cholesterol-busting statin drugs with their burgers and fries so customers can offset the heart disease risks caused by the food, British researchers said. Statins lower ... (Source: Straits Times 2010-08-13T14:44:14Z)

Telstra shares hit record low

TELSTRA touched a record low and its rivals endured another day of losses, amid deepening fears of a price war to snare broadband and mobile-phone customers. More than $4 billion has been wiped from Telstra's market ... (Source: Age 2010-08-13T13:39:49Z)

Outlets Should Offer Free Statins With Junk Food Say UK Researchers

Imagine this: order a cheeseburger and fries, and pick up a free cholesterol-busting statin tablet along with the other free condiments, that's what a group of UK researchers suggests you should be able to do ... (Source: Medical News Today 2010-08-13T08:53:29Z)

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)

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)

Chinese businessman makes offer to buy Liverpool, its debt

LONDON -- Chinese businessman Kenny Huang has offered to buy Liverpool's 237 million pound debt ($374 million) from a British bank in an attempt to end Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr.'s control of the English Premier ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-01T23:55:20Z)

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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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)

A cheese burger with satins on the side?

Statins lower the amount of unhealthy "LDL" cholesterol in the blood, and a raft of data has shown they are highly effective in fighting the risk of a heart attack. Scientists at Imperial College London said this week ... (Source: Special Broadcasting Service 2010-08-13T14:58:33Z)

Ricky Gervais To Take 'The Office' To China?

Ricky Gervais is expanding his TV empire - he is working on plans to broadcast a Chinese version of The Office. The British funnyman has boasted of earning "millions" from the syndication rights to his hit ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-08-13T15:05:43Z)

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)

Telstra Selling SouFun Stake to Apax and General Atlantic

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's Telstra Corp Ltd (TLS.AX) has agreed to offload its stake in SouFun, China's second-largest online real estate website, to two private equity firms and existing shareholders for around ... (Source: Private Equity Hub 2010-08-13T11:09:29Z)

Stop the Drop: Chiefs Aim To Hold On

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) - Leading the NFL in dropped passes last season was particularly galling for Todd Haley, the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs who got his start as a receivers coach. That's why the ... (Source: KSALlink.com 2010-08-13T11:23:48Z)

Darrelle Revis' agents meet with Jets, await response

CORTLAND, N.Y. — Another offer is on the table. Now, the agents for All-Pro Darrelle Revis hope to serve up a new contract for the Jets' star cornerback. Neil Schwartz and Jonathan Feinsod met with general ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-08-09T21:58:29Z)

Jason Schwartzman, Wife Brandy Cunningham Expecting Baby!

Jason Schwartzman, the 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' star and his wife Brady Cunningham have announced they are expecting their first child together. And Jason has decided to grow a moustache in preparation ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-08-13T15:20:02Z)

Jets meet with Darrelle Revis' agents

CORTLAND, N.Y. — Another offer is on the table. Now, the agents for All-Pro Darrelle Revis hope to serve up a new contract for the New York Jets' star cornerback. Neil Schwartz and Jonathan Feinsod met with ... (Source: Trentonian 2010-08-09T20:39:44Z)

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)

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)

Signs of Chinese slowdown add to global market fears

Signs of a significant slowdown in China's economic growth, and fears that the country may be on the precipice of a sharper contraction, contributed to the falls on global share markets this week. Investors were ... (Source: World Socialist Web Site 2010-08-13T13:54:08Z)

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