Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / September 28, 2010, 11:41 pm

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 2010-09-28T13:21:03Z)

JCP's Long Range Plan to drive substantial sales gains

J. C. Penney Company, Inc. announced that it is expanding its presence in major markets which are currently underserved by the Company and offer great potential for expansion due to their demographic profiles. This initiative is a key component of JCPenney ... (Source: Fibre2Fashion 2010-09-29T05:34:34Z)

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)

BlackBerry parent unveils iPad competitor

Research in Motion , the makers of the popular BlackBerry smartphone line, unveiled its latest product yesterday - a tablet PC akin to Apple's iPad , called the Blackberry Playbook . RIM's newest product was announced as part of the keynote address at ... (Source: Long Island Business News 2010-09-28T14:39:47Z)

Nissan teams up with LeasePlan to offer Leaf in 13 European countries in early 2011

LeasePlan, the world's leading provider of fleet management services, has agreed to purchase more than 100 battery-powered Leafs and will begin offering them to its customers in the European countries of Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, Luxembourg ... (Source: autoblog 2010-09-27T00:29:08Z)

Southwest Airlines to buy AirTran for $1.4B

NEW YORK — Southwest agreed to buy AirTran in a $1.4 billion deal that will combine two of the country's largest low-fare airlines and give Southwest a bigger slice of the market in the Northeast and in Atlanta, the busiest hub in the nation. The ... (Source: Daily News Journal 2010-09-29T05:48:53Z)

BlackBerry PlayBook Price: Probably The Same As (Or Less Than) The iPad

RIM announced its BlackBerry PlayBook tablet yesterday, but didn't say anything about how much it would cost. This will obviously play a big role in peoples' purchasing decision, so it's important that RIM set the price right. Our guess is that it will ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-28T12:52:25Z)

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)

Analysis: BlackBerry PlayBook feeds RIM's corporate strength

TORONTO (Reuters) - Even though the BlackBerry PlayBook has the technical prowess to impress the most discerning tech connoisseurs, few consumers will get their hands on Research In Motion's new tablet until after the holidays. The Canadian tech leader ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-28T21:13:30Z)

Rays give away tickets for finale

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Spurred by fan reaction to All-Star Evan Longoria 's criticism of Tampa Bay's home attendance, the AL East-leading Rays are making 20,000 free tickets available for Wednesday night's game against the Baltimore Orioles ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-09-29T05:48:53Z)

Let Me In Hits Theaters October 1

Let Me In, starring Richard Jenkins, Kodi Smit McPhee, Chloe Moretz, Jimmy Pinchak and Sasha Barrese, opens in theaters Friday, October 1. The thriller follows a 12-year-old Owen as who befriends a mysterious young girl. They form a special bond that could ... (Source: Transworld News 2010-09-27T19:41:37Z)

Rays announce ticket giveaway

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Spurred by fan reaction to All-Star Evan Longoria's criticism of Tampa Bay's home attendance, the AL East-leading Rays are making 20,000 free tickets available for tonight's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Longoria called Monday ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-09-29T06:03:12Z)

California Limits Toxic Metal In Toy Jewelry

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed into law a bill that will limit the amount of the toxic metal cadmium that can be used in children's jewelry. Schwarzenegger signed SB929 by Democratic Sen. Fran Pavley of Agoura Hills on Monday ... (Source: KSBW.com 2010-09-28T18:00:13Z)

University of Notre Dame to offer a new doctorate in theology and peace studies

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The University of Notre Dame is going to start offering a doctorate in theology and peace studies. Notre Dame started a doctorate program in peace studies two years ago as a joint program with the school's Kroc Institute for ... (Source: Republic 2010-09-16T08:06:00Z)

Southwest to buy AirTran for $1.4 billion

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 ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-28T15:37:03Z)

Trip to Notre Dame was great but team left me flat

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — What I saw Saturday during my first visit to the University of Notre Dame included a great campus, a great atmosphere and an awful football team. My cousin Marie's new husband Ricky was kind enough to show me most of the highlights of ... (Source: Morris Daily Herald 2010-09-27T23:37:51Z)

Tablets Coming from RIM, Sharp and…Amazon???

This is life around the luxurious Mobilitysite offices these days…another week, another metric tonnage of Tablet announcements. This week we have more concrete information on the offerings from two anticipated new Tablet vendors; Research in Motion and ... (Source: Mobility Site 2010-09-28T13:21:03Z)

FACTBOX - How RIM's PlayBook stacks up against rivals

* Media: Supports Adobe Flash player. Galaxy Tab users can stream, but not download, content from MediaHub service, which allows users to watch movies and TV shows from an online store similar to iTunes. Samsung has signed content deals with MTV Networks ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-09-27T23:37:51Z)

New Calif. law limits toxic cadmium in jewelry

California became the largest state to limit the toxic metal cadmium in children's jewelry on Monday, effectively creating a new national standard ahead of promised federal action. Lawmakers and public health officials have worried that kids who suck or ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-28T06:04:24Z)

Central Bank Gold Sales Drop 40% in Accord, WGC Says

(Adds sales in previous accords from fourth paragraph.) Sept. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Central banks and the International Monetary Fund sold about 94.5 metric tons of gold in the year that ended yesterday, the lowest amount under an agreement that began in 1999 ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-27T06:41:22Z)

Exclusive TV Spot for Let Me In

ComingSoon.net has an exclusive TV spot for writer/director Matt Reeves' Let Me In , opening in theaters this Friday. Let Me In tells a terrifying tale about an alienated 12-year old boy named Owen (Kodi Smit-McPhee) who is viciously bullied by his ... (Source: Coming Soon! 2010-09-28T03:26:55Z)

Apple Declines After RIM Unveils PlayBook, a Competitor to IPad

Apple Inc. fell in Nasdaq trading after Research In Motion Ltd. introduced a tablet computer that may compete with Apple's IPad. RIM, maker of the BlackBerry smartphone, unveiled the PlayBook tablet yesterday. Hewlett-Packard Co., Samsung Electronics Co ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-28T15:29:54Z)

After players squawk, Rays offer free tickets

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Spurred by fan reaction to All-Star Evan Longoria's criticism of Tampa Bay's home attendance, the AL East-leading Rays are making 20,000 free tickets available for tonight's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Longoria called ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-09-29T03:54:22Z)

UN envoy for Somalia calls for coordinated strategy against maritime piracy

The United Nations envoy for Somalia today called for a coordinated political, military and development strategy to combat the scourge of piracy off the Horn of African country's coastline, saying ad hoc measures to tackle the problem are unlikely to ... (Source: Reliefweb.int 2010-09-29T04:23:00Z)

J.C. Penney plans new stores, renovations

J.C. Penney Co. Inc. said Tuesday it plans to expand in underserved major markets and, by 2014, complete major renovations at 375 stores, including ones in Florida, California, Illinois, Maryland, New York and Texas. "Across America, there are markets ... (Source: Orlando Business Journal 2010-09-28T17:45:54Z)

Notre Dame to offer new doctorate in peace studies

The University of Notre Dame is going to start offering a doctorate in theology and peace studies. Notre Dame started a doctorate program in peace studies two years ago as a joint program with the school's Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies and ... (Source: WNDU 2010-09-16T08:56:06Z)

State limits toxic jewelry

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California became the largest state to limit the toxic metal cadmium in children's jewelry on Monday, effectively creating a new national standard ahead of promised federal action. Lawmakers and public health officials have worried ... (Source: Thecalifornian.com 2010-09-28T17:24:26Z)

JCPenney Announces New Store Openings and Renovation Plans

J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) announced today that it is expanding its presence in major markets which are currently underserved by the Company and offer great potential for expansion due to their demographic profiles. This initiative is a key ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-09-28T14:54:06Z)

Discount Carriers Southwest, AirTran Tie Knot

Discount carrier Southwest Airlines Co. said Monday that it plans to acquire smaller rival AirTran Holdings Inc., in a $1.4 billion cash-and-stock deal that reflects intensifying consolidation in the industry. The friendly takeover would give Dallas-based ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-28T02:36:48Z)

Facebook & iTunes offer up a couple Let Me In interactive games

Today seems like a pretty slow news day so it's with that in mind that I'm here to tell you all about a couple interactive games heading our way based on Matt Reeves' LET ME IN. Let's not get too excited though... I'm not talking about a LET ME IN X-Box ... (Source: JoBlo.com 2010-09-23T04:37:16Z)

Deals of the Hour / September 28, 2010, 10:42 pm

Trip to Notre Dame was great but team left me flat

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — What I saw Saturday during my first visit to the University of Notre Dame included a great campus, a great atmosphere and an awful football team. My cousin Marie's new husband Ricky was kind enough to show me most of the highlights of ... (Source: Morris Daily Herald 2010-09-27T23:37:51Z)

Colts president says 18-game schedule 'fait accompli'

INDIANAPOLIS -- Bill Polian says an 18-game NFL season is a done deal. During his weekly radio show Monday night, the Indianapolis Colts team president called it a "fait accompli" and said the debate is over. Polian is a member of the league's competition ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-09-28T01:46:42Z)

What Carolinians can expect from Southwest-AirTran merger

The planned $1.4 billion megamerger of discount carriers Southwest Airlines and AirTran is expected to shake up air service in the Carolinas. Columbia officials said this week they hope the deal could help land Southwest because AirTran serves smaller ... (Source: The State 2010-09-29T03:54:22Z)

Kicker Garrett Hartley remains in the plans of New Orleans Saints

Despite the fact that the New Orleans Saints are bringing in veteran a kicker to help with the kicking duties, kicker Garrett Hartley remains on the roster and is still in the Saints' plans, Hartley's agent said Tuesday night. According to a league source ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-09-29T01:52:40Z)

Sabres resume contract talk with rookie Kassian

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- The Sabres have resumed talks with rookie forward Zack Kassian, leading his agent to express hope that Buffalo's 2009 first-round draft pick could have a deal as soon as this week. Paul Krepelka told The Associated Press by phone ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-09-27T19:12:59Z)

IBM to buy Netezza for $1.7B in cash. Is a counterbid from HP in the cards?

IBM on Monday announced an agreement to buy Netezza for $1.7 billion in cash, in a deal which adds to recent deal-making momentum in business software and services. We expect HP to counterbid to continue building out its data warehousing capabilities to ... (Source: Gerson Lehrman Group 2010-09-21T23:16:20Z)

Buffalo and Hamilton Renew Their Love-Hate Thing

¶ The Buffalo Sabres and the Ottawa Senators face off Tuesday night in the first real on-ice event of the N.H.L. season , the Kraft Hockeyville game, played this year at Dundas, Ontario , the picturesque little valley town adjacent to Hamilton. For the ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-09-28T19:40:26Z)

Notre Dame to offer new doctorate in peace studies

The University of Notre Dame is going to start offering a doctorate in theology and peace studies. Notre Dame started a doctorate program in peace studies two years ago as a joint program with the school's Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies and ... (Source: WNDU 2010-09-16T08:56:06Z)

IBM to buy Blade to compete with Cisco, HP in data center switching market

IBM intends to acquire Blade Network Technologies, a privately held Santa Clara company whose technology routes data to and from servers in data centers. Financial terms of the deal announced Monday weren't disclosed, but IBM said it expects the ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-28T03:34:04Z)

Agent: Carney to sign one-year deal to again kick for Saints

Unhappy with Garrett Hartley 's recent performance, the New Orleans Saints have agreed to terms with 46-year-old kicker John Carney, his agent confirmed Tuesday. The agent, Jack Mills, said in an e-mail Tuesday to The Associated Press that his client would ... (Source: NFL 2010-09-29T00:12:27Z)

Sabres, first-rounder Kassian resume talks, agent says

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Buffalo Sabres rookie forward Zack Kassian's agent has told the Associated Press the team has resumed contract talks with their 2009 first-round pick. Paul Krepelka said by phone Monday that he's hopeful of a deal being reached as early as ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-09-27T21:07:31Z)

Southwest-AirTran deal will change travel for many

Southwest Airlines agreed to buy AirTran this week for $1.4 billion. When the combination is complete, fliers — especially those used to AirTran — will notice plenty of changes, from the way they book to the way they board. Here's a look at four ways ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-29T04:30:09Z)

Southwest deal could mean more flights in Oklahoma

It means passengers should have more options for flights and connections, which could reduce delays and cancellations. "I think it will open up a lot of opportunities to Oklahoma City ," said Will Rogers spokeswoman Karen Carney . "We've talked to AirTran ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-09-29T03:11:25Z)

Plotting the Next Airline Deal

Consolidation among the legacy carriers has been a constant drumbeat in the airline industry the past few years. Might the discount airlines be next? "Well, my question to you is, who's left?" Ray Neidl, an analyst at Maxim Group LLC, told DealBook ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-09-27T19:34:28Z)

Polian: NFL's 18-game season is ``fait accompli''

Bill Polian says the 18-game NFL season is a done deal. During Monday night's weekly radio show, the Indianapolis Colts team president called it a "fait accompli" and said the debate is over. Polian is a member of the league's competition committee and has ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-28T00:27:57Z)

Sports digest: Four-way deal for Nuggets Carmelo Anthony 'dead'

A four-way deal that would have sent Carmelo Anthony to New Jersey is "dead," a person with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because he wasn't authorized to speak publicly about the trade. Anthony joined his ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-29T04:37:19Z)

Agent: Sabres resume talks with rookie Zack Kassian

B UFFALO, N.Y. — The Sabres have resumed talks with rookie forward Zack Kassian, leading his agent to express hope that Buffalo's 2009 first-round draft pick could have a deal as soon as this week. Paul Krepelka told The Associated Press by phone ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-27T23:59:19Z)

Murphy reaches accord on refineries

EL DORADO, Ark. - Murphy Oil Corp. says it has reached an agreement with the federal Environmental Protection Agency covering emissions at refineries in Louisiana and Wisconsin. Murphy said in a news release Monday the agreement is similar to those ... (Source: La Crosse Tribune 2010-09-28T03:34:04Z)

Wisconsin Oil Refinery Deal Reached

EL DORADO, Ark. (AP) -- Murphy Oil Corp. says it has reached an agreement with the federal Environmental Protection Agency covering emissions at refineries in Louisiana and Wisconsin. Murphy said in a news release Monday that the agreement is similar to ... (Source: Today's TMJ4 2010-09-27T23:45:00Z)

Agent: PK John Carney will return to the Saints

NEW ORLEANS -- Veteran kicker John Carney is returning to the New Orleans Saints . Carney's agent, Jack Mills, confirmed in an e-mail Tuesday to The Associated Press that his client would be signing with his former team. Terms of the contract were not ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-29T02:49:56Z)

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)

Discount Carriers Southwest, AirTran Tie Knot

Discount carrier Southwest Airlines Co. said Monday that it plans to acquire smaller rival AirTran Holdings Inc., in a $1.4 billion cash-and-stock deal that reflects intensifying consolidation in the industry. The friendly takeover would give Dallas-based ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-28T02:36:48Z)

US state moves to Microsoft cloud

Microsoft has claimed a private cloud deal covering every agency within the US State of Minnesota, boosting the email capacity for users from a tight 100 MB to 5 GB. Microsoft's Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS), which suffered several outages last ... (Source: ITnews 2010-09-28T03:41:14Z)

University of Notre Dame to offer a new doctorate in theology and peace studies

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The University of Notre Dame is going to start offering a doctorate in theology and peace studies. Notre Dame started a doctorate program in peace studies two years ago as a joint program with the school's Kroc Institute for ... (Source: Republic 2010-09-16T08:06:00Z)

UPDATE 1-IBM to buy network company Blade

NEW YORK, Sept 27 (Reuters) - IBM plans to buy Blade Network Technologies, a privately-held company that specializes in data center switches, as large technology vendors compete to offer broader and more advanced technologies for corporate data centers ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-27T14:05:11Z)

NFL plan to expand schedule bad idea

The perpetual arm wrestle between traditionalists and visionists is taking center stage in the professional sports world again. Who would have guessed that Major League Baseball would have a firmer grip on updating its sport than the NFL? Baseball ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-29T04:37:19Z)

Arkansas-based Murphy Oil reaches accord with EPA on refineries in Louisiana, Wisconsin

EL DORADO, ARK. — Murphy Oil Corp. said it has reached an agreement with the federal Environmental Protection Agency covering emissions at refineries in Louisiana and Wisconsin. Murphy said in a news release Monday that the agreement is similar to those ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-28T15:08:25Z)

Senators hopefuls brace for cuts after loss to Sabres

HAMILTON — The small-rink atmosphere added an intriguing new element to pre-season National Hockey League action Tuesday, but it still added up to an agonizing night for more than a dozen Ottawa Senators hopefuls after a 2-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres ... (Source: Calgary Herald 2010-09-29T05:27:25Z)

Minnesota Is on the Microsoft Cloud

T he state of Minnesota has made a deal with Microsoft and embraced the cloud computing services by agreeing to an application outsourcing deal. The Office of Enterprise Technology (OET) in Minnesota agreed to use Microsoft's Business Productivity Online ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-09-28T09:53:28Z)

Minnesota inks deal with Microsoft on BPOS services

The state of Minnesota has embraced Microsoft's Internet cloud services by agreeing to an application outsourcing deal. Minnesota's Office of Enterprise Technology (OET) agreed to use Microsoft's Business Productivity Online Suite ( BPOS ) hosted services ... (Source: GCN.com 2010-09-28T16:20:00Z)

Deals of the Hour / September 28, 2010, 9:42 pm

Wal-Mart offers $4bn for South Africa's retailer

Wal-Mart is in talks to buy South Africa's Massmart, a $4 billion deal that would give the U.S. retailer a big presence in fast-growing Africa and boost its emerging markets strategy. The world's largest retailer has been hit by weakness in the United ... (Source: NEXT 2010-09-28T15:37:03Z)

Colts president says 18-game schedule 'fait accompli'

INDIANAPOLIS -- Bill Polian says an 18-game NFL season is a done deal. During his weekly radio show Monday night, the Indianapolis Colts team president called it a "fait accompli" and said the debate is over. Polian is a member of the league's competition ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-09-28T01:46:42Z)

Sabres resume contract talk with rookie Kassian

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- The Sabres have resumed talks with rookie forward Zack Kassian, leading his agent to express hope that Buffalo's 2009 first-round draft pick could have a deal as soon as this week. Paul Krepelka told The Associated Press by phone ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-09-27T19:12:59Z)

Lea Michele Wants Justin Bieber on Glee

Glee star Lea Michele knows who she wants the show's next guest to be— Justin Bieber ! In a recent interview with E! Online , Michele talked about the possibility of the Biebs appearing. "I don't know about Justin Bieber coming on the show, but he ... (Source: Hollyscoop.com 2010-09-28T16:12:51Z)

NFL plan to expand schedule bad idea, MLB has better grip

The perpetual arm wrestle between traditionalists and visionists is taking center stage in the professional sports world again. Who would have guessed that Major League Baseball would have a firmer grip on updating its sport than the NFL? Baseball ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-29T04:23:00Z)

IBM Scooping Up Companies; Buys Switch Maker Blade Network

International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) is continuing its buying spree with its agreement to acquire Blade Network Technologies Inc., a maker of Ethernet switches. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. With $30 million in equity financing from Garnett ... (Source: Smart Money 2010-09-27T23:37:51Z)

Lea Michele: Justin Bieber would be 'awesome' on 'Glee'

The brunette beauty is excited about upcoming celebrity cameos in the U.S. musical drama series but would love producers to approach the teenage singing sensation about a role in the show. She told E! Online: "I don't know about Justin Bieber coming on the ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-28T15:58:32Z)

NATO official cautious about Afghan reconciliation

WASHINGTON— NATO's top civilian representative in Afghanistan said Tuesday that "significant leaders" of the insurgency seem interested in striking a political deal with the government. Britain's Mark Sedwill told reporters in Washington on Tuesday that ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-09-29T00:12:27Z)

Fla. set to donate nearly 30,000 acres to feds

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The state is set to donate nearly 30,000 acres in South Florida to the federal government for the Big Cypress National Preserve. The deal is on the agenda Tuesday for approval by Gov. Charlie Crist and the Florida Cabinet. It also calls ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-09-28T15:37:03Z)

State to donate nearly 30,000 acres to feds

TALLAHASSEE (AP) — The state is set to donate nearly 30,000 acres in South Florida to the federal government for the Big Cypress National Preserve. The deal is on the agenda Tuesday for approval by Gov. Charlie Crist and the Florida Cabinet. It also ... (Source: St. Augustine Record 2010-09-28T12:30:56Z)

Southwest deal could mean more flights in Oklahoma

It means passengers should have more options for flights and connections, which could reduce delays and cancellations. "I think it will open up a lot of opportunities to Oklahoma City ," said Will Rogers spokeswoman Karen Carney . "We've talked to AirTran ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-09-29T03:11:25Z)

Lea Michele Wants Justin Bieber To Appear On 'Glee'

Lea Michele, the brunette beauty is excited about forthcoming celebrity cameos in the US musical drama series but would love producers to approach the teenage singing sensation about a role in the show. She told E! Online: "I don't know about Justin Bieber ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-09-28T15:08:25Z)

Agent: Veteran Carney to kick again for Saints

NEW ORLEANS -- Veteran kicker John Carney is returning to the New Orleans Saints . Carney's agent, Jack Mills, confirmed in an e-mail Tuesday to the Associated Press that his client would be signing with his former team. Terms of the contract weren't ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-09-29T04:08:41Z)

Windy City Times Marks 25th Anniversary

Windy City Times , the LGBT newspaper for Chicago, will mark its 25th anniversary with a special issue Wednesday. According to the Associated Press, "The issue will feature front pages from the weekly paper's first year and columns from writers who ... (Source: Advocate 2010-09-28T15:22:44Z)

Chicago's Oldest Gay Newspaper Celebrates 25 Years

Chicago's oldest gay-oriented newspaper is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The Windy City Times will mark the occasion with an anniversary issue Wednesday. The issue will feature front pages from the weekly paper's first year and columns from writers who ... (Source: CBS 2 Chicago 2010-09-28T15:37:03Z)

Polian: NFL's 18-game season is ``fait accompli''

Bill Polian says the 18-game NFL season is a done deal. During Monday night's weekly radio show, the Indianapolis Colts team president called it a "fait accompli" and said the debate is over. Polian is a member of the league's competition committee and has ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-28T00:27:57Z)

Southwest-AirTran deal will change travel for many

Southwest Airlines agreed to buy AirTran this week for $1.4 billion. When the combination is complete, fliers — especially those used to AirTran — will notice plenty of changes, from the way they book to the way they board. Here's a look at four ways ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-29T04:08:41Z)

Wal-Mart plans Africa expansion

Wal-Mart is in talks to buy South Africa's Massmart, a US$4 billion ($5.44 billion) deal that would give the US retailer a big presence in fast-growing Africa and boost its emerging markets strategy. The world's largest retailer has been hit by weakness in ... (Source: Stuff 2010-09-27T20:17:25Z)

Wal-Mart offers $4bn for Massmart

JOHANNESBURG/LONDON: Wal-Mart is in talks to buy South Africa's Massmart, a $4 billion deal that would give the US retailer a big presence in fast-growing Africa and boost its emerging markets strategy. The world's largest retailer has been hit by weakness ... (Source: Arab News 2010-09-27T21:29:00Z)

Our view on airline mergers: Southwest-AirTran deal reflects a healthy shakeout

Opinions expressed in USA TODAY's editorials are decided by its Editorial Board , a demographically and ideologically diverse group that is separate from USA TODAY's news staff. Most editorials are accompanied by an opposing view — a unique USA TODAY ... (Source: USA Today 2010-09-29T02:14:09Z)

Agent: Sabres resume talks with rookie Zack Kassian

B UFFALO, N.Y. — The Sabres have resumed talks with rookie forward Zack Kassian, leading his agent to express hope that Buffalo's 2009 first-round draft pick could have a deal as soon as this week. Paul Krepelka told The Associated Press by phone ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-27T23:59:19Z)

Agent: Carney to sign one-year deal to again kick for Saints

Unhappy with Garrett Hartley 's recent performance, the New Orleans Saints have agreed to terms with 46-year-old kicker John Carney, his agent confirmed Tuesday. The agent, Jack Mills, said in an e-mail Tuesday to The Associated Press that his client would ... (Source: NFL 2010-09-29T00:12:27Z)

Sabres, first-rounder Kassian resume talks, agent says

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Buffalo Sabres rookie forward Zack Kassian's agent has told the Associated Press the team has resumed contract talks with their 2009 first-round pick. Paul Krepelka said by phone Monday that he's hopeful of a deal being reached as early as ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-09-27T21:07:31Z)

News: Sharks, Glee, Kellan Lutz, Mark Zuckerberg

The Q! Film Festival, the only one of its kind in the Muslim world , hopes to pull in 15,000 participants. Did the BP oil spill displace whale sharks in the Gulf ? "The Gulf oil spill fouled a vital stretch of feeding habitat for whale sharks, possibly ... (Source: Towleroad 2010-09-24T23:55:43Z)

IBM buys Nortel spinoff for estimated $400 million

IBM is buying Blade Network Technologies, a California startup with Ottawa operations, to gain technology in the race to power data centre operations and advanced cloud computing networks. The deal, estimated to be worth about $400 million, will be good ... (Source: Calgary Herald 2010-09-28T02:43:58Z)

AP: Fla. set to donate nearly 30,000 acres to feds

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- The state is set to donate nearly 30,000 acres in South Florida to the federal government for the Big Cypress National Preserve. The deal is on the agenda Tuesday for approval by Gov. Charlie Crist and the Florida Cabinet. It also ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-09-28T11:26:31Z)

Taliban contacts still at embryonic stage: NATO envoy

Some senior Taliban leaders appear to be open to reconciliation with Afghan President Hamid Karzai's government, but contacts are in the embryonic stage and not likely to bear fruit soon, NATO's top civilian in Afghanistan said on Tuesday. Mark Sedwill ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-29T01:52:40Z)

NATO official says 'significant leaders' of Afghan insurgency are 'weary of the fight'

WASHINGTON (AP) — NATO 's top civilian representative in Afghanistan said Tuesday that "significant leaders" of the insurgency seem interested in striking a political deal with the government. Britain's Mark Sedwill told reporters in Washington on ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-29T02:35:37Z)

IBM to buy Blade to compete with Cisco, HP in data center switching market

IBM intends to acquire Blade Network Technologies, a privately held Santa Clara company whose technology routes data to and from servers in data centers. Financial terms of the deal announced Monday weren't disclosed, but IBM said it expects the ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-28T03:34:04Z)

Agent: PK John Carney will return to the Saints

NEW ORLEANS -- Veteran kicker John Carney is returning to the New Orleans Saints . Carney's agent, Jack Mills, confirmed in an e-mail Tuesday to The Associated Press that his client would be signing with his former team. Terms of the contract were not ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-29T02:49:56Z)

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Ply Gem Windows Mira Premium Series Selected for Season 8 Premiere of "Extreme Makeover ...

Ply Gem Windows (http://www.plygemwindows.com), a leading manufacturer of window and door products for the residential new construction and replacement market, was selected by leading modular builder, Excel Homes, to supply 83 windows and 15 patio doors ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-09-27T16:56:59Z)

Watch Weeds Season 6 Episode 6 - A Shoe For a Shoe

Nancy needs to retrieve her son; Andy and Silas await the outcome at a nearby diner. Episode Synopsis: WEEDS "A Shoe For A Shoe" Season 6 Episode 6 – After Shane's kidnapping, Nancy attempts to get her son back by going head-to-head with Cesar in a ... (Source: Mynews India 2010-09-28T16:41:29Z)

UPDATE 1-IBM to buy network company Blade

NEW YORK, Sept 27 (Reuters) - IBM plans to buy Blade Network Technologies, a privately-held company that specializes in data center switches, as large technology vendors compete to offer broader and more advanced technologies for corporate data centers ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-27T14:05:11Z)

Shanghai poised to take on Hong Kong as China's financial hub

SHANGHAI - Chinese leaders have announced an ambitious new plan to turn this sprawling city on the Yellow River into an international finance and business center, on a par with New York and London, by the year 2020. The move raises intriguing questions ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-09-25T15:47:46Z)

Southwest deal could mean more flights in Oklahoma

It means passengers should have more options for flights and connections, which could reduce delays and cancellations. "I think it will open up a lot of opportunities to Oklahoma City ," said Will Rogers spokeswoman Karen Carney . "We've talked to AirTran ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-09-29T03:11:25Z)

Breast cancer care evolves to offer more control to patients

Editor's note: This is the second of a six-part series about breast cancer. This story focuses on what happens after a patient is diagnosed. The day after Thanksgiving was indeed a black Friday for TammySurdo: She found a lump in her breast. Two weeks ... (Source: Daily Journal 2010-09-28T12:09:28Z)

Sarah Palin, 'Jersey Shore' cast offer 'DWTS' support

September 28, 2010 (LOS ANGELES) -- Sarah Palin may be outspoken, but she kept her opinions to herself on "Dancing With the Stars." The former vice-presidential candidate was in the ABC ballroom Monday to cheer on her daughter, whom she called "Bristol the ... (Source: KABC 2010-09-28T15:01:16Z)

HK Dollar Down Late On Yuan Fall Despite Demand From US Bank

HONG KONG (Dow Jones)--The Hong Kong dollar fell against the U.S. dollar Tuesday, tracking a decline in the Chinese yuan, despite strong demand for the local unit from a U.S. bank during the morning session. Traders said demand for the U.S. dollar for ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-28T08:27:34Z)

Southwest to buy AirTran for $1.4 billion

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 ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-28T15:37:03Z)

IBM Buys Blade Network Technologies

If this is Monday then - according to the latest consolidation timetable -some big company somewhere must be buying something cloudy. And what do you know IBM says it's buying privately held Blade Network Technologies, a data center switching outfit it's ... (Source: Soa Wolrd 2010-09-28T13:42:31Z)

Campus celebrates 'Extreme Makeover' contributions

"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," will premiere this weekend with an episode featuring Boys Hope Girls Hope Baltimore (BHGH), an organization which offers a support system to children who are motivated but may lack the means to be successful. Loyola is ... (Source: Loyola Greyhound 2010-09-24T17:50:39Z)

Weeds Season 6 Episode 6

Weeds Season 6 Episode 6, watch Weeds Season 6 Episode 6 online,Watch Weeds Season 6,Weeds season 6 episode 6 "A Shoe For A Shoe" Season 6 Episode 6, which was directed by Michael Trim, David Holstein aired last night on Showtime. Weeds has a ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-09-28T12:16:37Z)

Spirit AeroSystems to open sales office in Ireland

Spirit AeroSystems announced today that it will open an international sales office to support demand for spare parts. Spirit will open an office in Shannon, Ireland, to service customers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, it said. "We believe that the ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-09-28T13:49:41Z)

Spirit AeroSystems, British Airways sign 5-yr supply deal for Boeing aircraft components

NEW YORK — Spirit AeroSystems Inc. has signed a five-year supply agreement with British Airways PLC to provide thrust reverser, fuselage and wing components for the airline's fleet of Boeing aircraft. Financial terms of the deal, announced Tuesday, weren ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-28T12:30:56Z)

Jailed Chinese tycoon loses vote over retail chain

A jailed Chinese tycoon who was once the country's richest businessman failed to mount a shareholder revolt Tuesday against the new management of the electrical appliance chain he founded and built into a national powerhouse. Huang Guangyu lost his attempt ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-28T15:58:32Z)

Weeds Season 6 Episode 6 Brings Out the Mama Lion in Nancy Botwin

In a huge coincidence, Shane, former neighbor and also kidnapped Doug, and kidnapper/killer/friend Ignacio (Hemky Madera) are in the same restaurant. Doug pretends to go to the restroom, but doesn't have the cojones to escape. Oblivious, Shane and Ignacio ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-28T22:17:55Z)

Spirit Aerosystems Mulling Offer for Latecoere, Le Figaro Says

Spirit Aerosystems Holdings Inc ., the airplane component maker spun off from Boeing Co. in 2005, is mulling a bid for Toulouse, France-based Latecoere SA, Le Figaro said. Officials from Wichita, Kansas-based Spirit will meet Latecoere Chairman Pierre ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-25T12:48:49Z)

Realty Income Closes Common Stock Offering to Fund Property Acquisitions and Underwriters ...

Realty Income Corporation (Realty Income), The Monthly Dividend Company ® , (NYSE: O), today announced the closing of a public offering of 6,198,500 shares of the Company's common stock, including 808,500 shares purchased by the underwriters upon the ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-09-28T13:42:31Z)

Knowledge is power in this fight

The day after Thanksgiving was a black Friday for Tammy Surdo, when she found a lump in her breast. Two weeks later, the 36-year-old from New Egypt was handed her diagnosis: breast cancer. Her three young children were with her mother that weekend, so ... (Source: Courier-Post 2010-09-28T13:06:44Z)

Hong Kong Stocks Fall as Developers Decline on China Concerns

Sept. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong stocks retreated for the first time in seven days as developers and banks declined on concern the Chinese government will take more steps to curb property prices. China Resources Land Ltd., a state-controlled developer ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-28T07:23:08Z)

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)

AGNC Reveals 10 Mln Underwritten Public Offering - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC: News ) said on Monday that it plans to offer 10.0 million shares of its common stock in an underwritten public offering. Further, the company would grant the underwriters an option for 30 days to purchase up ... (Source: RTT News 2010-09-27T20:17:25Z)

Watch Extreme Makeover Home Edition Season 8 Episode 1 Online

Watch Extreme Makeover Home Edition Season 8 Episode 1 Online Free s08e01 – Airs on September 26th 2010 at 07:00 pm via ABC Network. Summary – In Part 1 of the two-part Season 8 premiere, the team lends a hand to Baltimore's Boys Hope/Girls Hope ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-09-26T16:22:23Z)

'Jersey Shore' cast supports the Situation's dancing effort

To view this site, you need to have Flash Player 8.0 or later installed. Click here to get the latest Flash player. Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino survived his first ballroom dance and he of the etched abs says he's determined to shine on "Dancing With ... (Source: Los Angeles Daily News 2010-09-27T19:27:18Z)

'The Situation' cheered on 'Dancing with the Stars' by fellow 'Jersey Shore' cast members

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino survived his first ballroom dance and he of the etched abs says he's determined to shine on "Dancing With the Stars" — especially with his "Jersey Shore" cast mates cheering him on. The 28-year-old ... (Source: Morris County Daily Record 2010-09-27T19:48:47Z)

Treatment not one size fits all

Cancer can manifest itself in many ways, and, similarly, there is no one treatment plan to tackle breast cancer, said Dr. Richard Bleicher, of the Fox Chase Cancer Research Center in Philadelphia. After giving diagnosis and figuring out a team of treatment ... (Source: Daily Journal 2010-09-28T13:13:53Z)

Williams Partners To Offer 8.25 Mln Of Its Common Stock - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Williams Partners L.P. (WPZ: News ) said on Wednesday that it would commence a public offering of 8.25 million of its common units, representing limited-partner interests. Further, the company is expected to grant the underwriters a 30-day ... (Source: RTT News 2010-09-22T20:16:11Z)

Hong Kong Developers May Offer Financing as Government Curbs Erode Sales

Hong Kong developers may offer property buyers secondary financing to counter government market-cooling efforts that have cut transactions by about a third, the city's two biggest real-estate brokers said. Cheung Kong Holdings Ltd. , the builder ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-28T01:53:51Z)

Hong Kong shares seen modestly higher for 2010

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong's benchmark index is likely to rise about 6 percent from now until the end of 2010, helped by an expected end to the sell-off in mainland Chinese shares and low interest rates, a Reuters poll showed. The Hang Seng index .HSI ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-16T13:20:58Z)

IBM to buy network company Blade

NEW YORK (Reuters) - IBM plans to buy Blade Network Technologies, a privately-held company that specializes in data centre switches, as large technology vendors compete to offer broader and more advanced technologies for corporate data centres ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-09-27T16:42:40Z)

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