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Deals of the Hour / September 11, 2010, 4:40 pm

Casey's rejects latest Couche-Tard buyout offer

The board of Casey's General Stores Inc. rejected the latest takeover bid from convenience store operator Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., saying Tuesday that the $1.47 billion offer was too low. The Ankeny, Iowa ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-07T19:15:14Z)

Greenbrier to repeat discount room offer

The discount "Tribute to the Virginias" packages will be available for ... Jim Justice, said the discount packages are a way of celebrating the success of The Greenbrier Classic PGA golf tournament and the opening of ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-09-11T00:19:29Z)

Greenbrier to bring back 'Tribute to the Virginias' room offer this winter

The Greenbrier resort says it will bring back its "Tribute to the Virginias ... Rooms at the four-star southeastern West Virginia resort normally start at around $275. Greenbrier owner Jim Justice says the package ... (Source: Canada East 2010-09-10T17:31:28Z)

Floyd Mayweather Jr Arrested on Felony Theft Charge

Floyd Mayweather Jr. was arrested in Las Vegas on Friday after his ex-girlfriend filed a domestic violence complaint. Josie Harris requested a protection order Thursday claiming the boxer punched her in the face and ... (Source: Transworld News 2010-09-10T21:34:51Z)

Bases ban sale of video game in which Taliban 'shoot' GIs

Medal of Honor," by Electronic Arts, a major game ... any inconvenience this may cause authorized shoppers but are optimistic that they will understand the sensitivity to the life-and-death scenarios this product ... (Source: Arizona Daily Star 2010-09-09T07:02:43Z)

OSU's Pryor still looking to make the winning grade

... league's preseason offensive player of the year and he threw for 247 yards and three touchdowns without an interception last week against Marshall ... looked awful in losses to USC and Purdue. Both quarterbacks ... (Source: Akron Beacon Journal 2010-09-10T23:22:13Z)

USC receives letter of inquiry from NCAA; Spurrier speaks

The University of South Carolina received an official letter of inquiry ... is addressed to school president Harris Pastides and signed by David Price, the NCAA vice president of enforcement. It reads, in part ... (Source: Rock Hill Herald 2010-09-10T08:20:16Z)

USC Gets Formal Notice of Inquiry from NCAA

Columbia, SC (WLTX) - The University of South Carolina has gotten a formal notice of inquiry from the NCAA about possible violations within the football program. The letter was delivered to USC President Harris ... (Source: WLTX.com 2010-09-09T22:54:46Z)

Louisville looking for big plays against Colonels

and quarterback Adam Froman's only attempt to get ... EKU, a member of the Football Championship Subdivision, will try to duplicate Ohio Valley Conference rival Jacksonville State's upset of Ole Miss last week. (Source: Wave 3 2010-09-11T02:42:39Z)

Floyd Mayweather Jr. Freed From Jail After Josie Harris Alleges Domestic Violence

LAS VEGAS -- Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been freed from a jail in Las Vegas after posting bail on a felony theft charge stemming from a domestic violence complaint by his ex-girlfriend. The 33-year-old ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-09-10T22:17:48Z)

NCAA sends South Carolina letter of inquiry

... NCAA sent a notice of allegations to the University of South Carolina on Thursday, furthering the association's ... university president Harris Pastides said the school is committed to following NCAA standards ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-09-10T00:20:40Z)

The Greenbrier To Again Offer 'Tribute' Rates This Winter

AP) - The Greenbrier resort says it will bring back its "Tribute to the Virginias ... at the four-star southeastern West Virginia resort normally start at around $275. Greenbrier owner Jim Justice says the package ... (Source: Virginian Review 2010-09-10T20:37:35Z)

Bankruptcy judge won't allow new Sea Island offer

A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge refused to permit a late bid of about $199 million for the Sea Island Co. Judge John Dalis on Thursday rebuffed the offer by Starwood Capital Group, which dropped out of the initial ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-10T14:32:30Z)

Ohio State's Pryor and Miami's Harris seeking winning' performance

... league's preseason offensive player of the year and he threw for 247 yards and three touchdowns without an interception last week against Marshall ... looked awful in losses to USC and Purdue. Both quarterbacks ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-09-11T03:32:45Z)

Pryor hopes to lead Colonels to upset win in his hometown

... EKU win in Louisville). Pryor turned in a solid performance last week in EKU's season opener. The 2009 Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the ... Senior quarterback Adam Froman, who was making his first start, (Source: Richmond Register 2010-09-11T04:58:39Z)

'Medal of Honor' video game sales banned on military bases

Medal of Honor," by Electronic Arts, a major game ... any inconvenience this may cause authorized shoppers but are optimistic that they will understand the sensitivity to the life-and-death scenarios this product ... (Source: HamptonRoads.com 2010-09-09T23:59:12Z)

Chicago cash mogas jumps 19 cents on Enbridge outage

NEW YORK ... Chicago surged early on Friday following the shutdown of the Enbridge ( Symbol : ENB ) crude pipeline late Thursday, traders said. Chicago gasoline for Cycle 2 traded at 33 cents over the front-month NYMEX (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-09-10T13:56:43Z)

Circle K operator may trump 7-11 offer for Casey's

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. has been trying to strike a deal with Iowa-based Casey's General Stores Inc. since April and said it may increase its $38.50-a-share bid. The Quebec-based company has raised its bid twice. (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-09-11T03:11:17Z)

Pryor's confidence continues to rise

then threw two interceptions in a midseason upset loss to Purdue. But after that ... the games from the latter part of last year and the game against Marshall," Hurricanes cornerback Brandon Harris said. " (Source: GamecockCentral.com 2010-09-10T11:12:04Z)

US military bans sale of EA's 'Medal Of Honor' on bases

military has decided to ban the sale of Electronic Arts upcoming ... inconvenience this may cause authorized shoppers, but are optimistic that they will understand the sensitivity to the life and death scenarios this ... (Source: The Money Times 2010-09-05T04:37:08Z)

Floyd Mayweather Jr. arrested in Las Vegas on theft charge in domestic violence case

LAS VEGAS — Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. was jailed briefly Friday on a felony ... denied Mayweather was guilty of the criminal charges based on allegations by Josie Harris. "He did not commit any grand larceny ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-11T22:38:05Z)

CME Group to Offer Customers Exposure to Benchmark U.S. Treasury Securities

CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of the Board of Trade of the City of Chicago. NYMEX and New York Mercantile Exchange are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. COMEX is a trademark of ... (Source: Newsblaze.com 2010-08-30T14:59:52Z)

Red zone must lead to end zone

... do," quarterback Adam Froman ... seeing Ohio Valley Conference mate Jacksonville State upset Mississippi 49-48 in overtime last Saturday. "There's not a whole lot of respect out there for our conference," EKU (Source: Courier-Journal 2010-09-11T10:13:37Z)

CME Group Chief Financial Officer to Present at Barclays Capital 2010 Global ...

CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of the Board of Trade of the City of Chicago .  NYMEX, ClearPort and New York Mercantile Exchange are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc.  COMEX is a ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-10T16:05:34Z)

Bankruptcy judge won't allow new Sea Island offer

(AP) BRUNSWICK, Ga. - A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge refused to permit a late bid of about $199 million for the Sea Island Co. Judge John Dalis on Thursday rebuffed the offer by Starwood Capital Group ... (Source: WNYT 2010-09-10T14:46:49Z)

Bankruptcy judge rejects late bid for Sea Island

but Starwood made a new offer after Sea Island filed for Chapter 11 protection on Aug. 10. Judge John Dalis on Thursday said it would be inappropriate to let Starwood come in with a late bid, and that it would have ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-10T15:36:56Z)

Casey's Confirms 7-Eleven Makes An Offer

... the source of the friendly $40-per-share offer for Casey's General Stores Inc. the company announced earlier this week after Casey's rejected a lower offer from Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. Casey's ... (Source: KCRG.com 2010-09-10T20:23:16Z)

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