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Deals of the Hour / September 29, 2010, 2:42 pm

ArtPrize: Grand Rapids overrun by creativity

GRAND RAPIDS -- You know it's time for ArtPrize when three steel elephants are parked in the heart of downtown, seemingly every other building is bursting with contemporary art and 30 artists are constructing a shantytown by the river at the Gerald R. Ford ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-09-22T20:51:59Z)

Weak report on consumer confidence sinks stocks

FILE - In this file photo taken Sept. 17, 2010, Edward G. Scheier works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York. Stock futures inched higher Tuesday, Sept. 28, as traders were cautiously optimistic about some improving economic reports ... (Source: Idaho State Journal 2010-09-28T15:58:32Z)

Grand Rapids streets filling up for ArtPrize

GRAND RAPIDS -- The streets are beginning to fill here as this west Michigan town prepares to be the center of the art world for the next 19 days. ArtPrize -- the world's most lucrative contemporary art competition -- kicks off tonight at 6. • Related ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-09-22T20:51:59Z)

Southwest Airlines Takes Aim at Bigger Rivals With AirTran Deal

In a deal that turns up the heat on its bigger rivals, Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV ) on Monday announced plans to buy discount carrier AirTran Holdings Inc. (NYSE: AAI ) for $1.4 billion. By nabbing AirTran, Southwest is making a move that supports ... (Source: Seekingalpha.com 2010-09-29T09:02:10Z)

Frontier Communications Appoints Rhonda Lutzke Senior VP and General Manager of Mid-State Territory

Frontier Communications Corporation (NYSE: FTR), the leading provider of communications services to rural America, recently announced the appointment of Rhonda Lutzke as Senior Vice President and General Manager for its Central Region Mid-State Territory ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-09-24T16:03:16Z)

Stillwater Mayor Indicted By Grand Jury

STILLWATER, Okla. -- Stillwater's mayor was indicted by a grand jury on Monday. Nathan Bates, 28, is accused of using a city-owned computer to solicit others in the promotion of a private enterprise. Specifically, Bates is accused of using the machine to ... (Source: KOCO 2010-09-27T21:07:31Z)

Stocks edge lower as investors take profits

In this photo taken Sept. 17, 2010, traders Marshall Ryan, left, and Robert Maher work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York. Stock futures edged higher Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, after the latest batch of corporate dealmaking. (AP Photo ... (Source: Idaho State Journal 2010-09-27T18:22:53Z)

Chrysler fires 13, suspends 2 after lunchtime drinking scandal

This past Thursday, the news broke of a group of Chrysler UAW employees drinking it up during their lunch break from Chrysler's Jefferson North Assembly Plant (JNAP) – the home of the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee ( click here for the original article ... (Source: Examiner 2010-09-28T02:01:01Z)

Click on ArtPrize

GRAND RAPIDS -- Meandering through the streets with eyes trained on 4-inch screens, three twentysomethings set out to see the world's most lucrative art competition. Led by the smartphone app SCVNGR (pronounced scavenger), Andrew Goode, 26, Angela Eick, 22 ... (Source: Asheville Citizen-Times 2010-09-28T04:38:30Z)

Traders discount disappointing report on consumer confidence to extend September rally

FILE - In this file photo taken Sept. 17, 2010, Edward G. Scheier works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York. Stock futures inched higher Tuesday, Sept. 28, as traders were cautiously optimistic about some improving economic reports ... (Source: Republic 2010-09-28T16:05:41Z)

NRA endorses Republican Johnson in Wisconsin's US Senate race, says he'll defend 2nd ...

OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) — The National Rifle Association has endorsed Republican Ron Johnson in Wisconsin 's U.S. Senate race, saying it can trust him to defend the Second Amendment. The NRA's Political Victory Fund said Tuesday that Johnson will fight ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-29T03:54:22Z)

Johnson and Oshkosh's Grand Opera House

Throughout the early part of the campaign, Ron Johnson has been dogged by questions about Pacur, his plastic manufacturing company, and the issue of government assistance. examined a TV ad aired by U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold's campaign about Johnson and his ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-09-19T01:43:03Z)

Chrysler fires employees caught drinking, smoking pot

Chrysler Group LLC has dismissed 13 employees from the Jefferson North Assembly caught by Fox2 television cameras drinking on their lunch hour. Chrysler Group said Monday it had completed its investigation of the Jefferson North employees recently ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-09-29T04:58:47Z)

Fox News Polls: Democrats Face Tough Job Building Senate Firewall

When President Obama arrives in Wisconsin for a campus rally on Tuesday, he'll be visiting a state where his party and his policies are in big trouble with voters. Democrats are hoping to build a firewall with cash infusions and special attention from the ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-29T05:13:06Z)

Steve Zanella is new general manager of MGM Grand Detroit

A new general manager has been named for MGM Grand Detroit . MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) named Steve Zanella to the position, taking over for Lorenzo Creighton who resigned Aug. 25. Zanella has been promoted within the company to the job from the ... (Source: Crain's Detroit Business 2010-09-20T16:29:30Z)

MTV Launches New Creative Team "MTV Scratch," Leveraging the Power of MTV's Connection to ...

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- MTV, a division of Viacom's MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B) has unveiled a new creative team to tap the power of MTV's unparalleled connection to youth for brands seeking out fresh approaches. MTV Scratch provides a full ... (Source: Newsblaze.com 2010-09-29T11:46:48Z)

Southwest, AirTran combined will top Delta at IND

Southwest Airlines and AirTran made up a third of the passenger traffic at Indianapolis International Airport in the first six months of this year. Delta carried nearly 25 percent of the airport's passengers from January through July, followed by ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-09-27T19:20:09Z)

Wal-Mart's Plot: Divert Attention With Massmart Bid

The discount behemoth said on Monday it would pay $21.11 a share for Massmart, which operates 290 discount stores in 13 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, with most of business taking place in South Africa. But that bid could go over $5 billion if Massmart ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-09-27T19:12:59Z)

Wal-Mart expanding into Africa

Wal-Mart (WMT) is looking to expand into South Africa , offering to purchase Massmart Holdings for $4.25 billion. The discount behemoth said Monday it will pay $21.11 a share for Massmart, which operates 290 discount stores in 13 countries in sub-Saharan ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-09-27T21:43:19Z)

Suwannee County grand jury indicts two in triple murder

Two men accused of murdering three Suwannee County residents have been indicted by a grand jury on first-degree murder and home invasion charges, State Attorney Robert L. "Skip" Jarvis Jr. said today. The Suwannee County Grand Jury returned a 10-count ... (Source: Gainesville Sun 2010-09-28T21:42:08Z)

Men Indicted In Suwannee Triple Slaying

A grand jury has indicted two men in connection with a triple slaying in a Suwannee County home last month. James Howze, 38, and Lonnie Munn, 47, are charged with conspiracy to commit home invasion robbery and three counts of first degree murder ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-28T21:13:30Z)

Suspect in triple murder dead in cell

One of three men implicated in the triple murder of a Suwannee County family has apparently committed suicide. The man's death came a few days before a grand jury was scheduled to consider the case against him and two other suspects. Suwannee County ... (Source: Star-Banner 2010-09-28T05:14:17Z)

Too early to tell what Southwest-AirTran merger would mean for PHL

If Southwest Airlines Co. succeeds in closing its deal to buy AirTran Airways, the legendary discount fares and service Southwest is famous for could take hold in more Southeastern U.S. cities, and eventually could mean cheaper air tickets to Atlanta for ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-29T07:00:28Z)

Chrysler fires 13, lays off 2 in taped lunch escapade

Chrysler Group LLC has fired 13 workers and temporarily sidelined two more caught on tape drinking and using drugs in a park during their lunch break, before returning to build Jeep Grand Cherokees at the Jefferson North plant. The disciplinary actions ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-29T04:08:41Z)

Wal-Mart Offers To Buy Massmart; South Africa's Largest Union Opposes

Bentonville, AR, United States (AHN) - The world's largest retailer intends to expand to the African continent with a proposed acquisition of Massmart Holdings. A South African union has already signaled it plans to fight the merger. Wal-Mart has made a ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-09-28T15:58:32Z)

Southwest Airlines to buy AirTran for about $1.42B in 1st major tie-up of discount carriers

NEW YORK - Southwest Airlines has agreed to buy AirTran in a $1.42 billion deal that will combine two of the nation's biggest discount carriers. The two airlines primarily overlap in the Baltimore and Orlando markets. Passengers traveling to and from those ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-27T15:38:15Z)

Grand jury indicts two in investigation of Stillwater mayor

The state grand jury indicted two people Wednesday to conclude an investigation of Stillwater Mayor Nathan Bates and a business partner. The multicounty grand jury heard testimony over three days about a $5,000 economic development grant awarded to their ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-09-23T03:47:09Z)

Tampa's airport expects growth from Southwest's purchase of AirTran

Tampa International's biggest airline wants to get bigger. Southwest Airlines announced Monday that it had a deal to buy rival discount carrier AirTran Airways for $3.4 billion, including cash and debt. A larger Southwest will bring more competition and ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-09-29T02:42:47Z)

Grand jury hears about Stillwater mayor's grant

OKLAHOMA CITY — A multicounty grand jury is hearing testimony about circumstances surrounding a $5,000 economic development grant received by Stillwater Mayor Nathan Bates. The grand jury convened Monday in Oklahoma City. The Stillwater NewsPress reports ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-09-21T15:31:02Z)

Southwest Airlines to buy AirTran for $1.4B, combining 2 of nation's largest discount carriers

NEW YORK (AP) — Southwest Airlines has agreed to buy AirTran in a $1.42 billion deal that will combine two of the nation's biggest discount carriers. The two airlines primarily overlap in the Baltimore and Orlando markets. Passengers traveling to and ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-27T16:21:12Z)

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