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Deals of the Hour / June 1, 2011, 12:44 pm

AirTran Airways Partners With Expedia Affiliate Network to Enhance Travel Offering

"AirTran is thrilled to partner with Expedia Affiliate Network to offer more exciting vacation options through AirTranVacations," said Tad Hutcheson , AirTran Vice President of Marketing and Sales. To celebrate the launch, AirTranVacations is offering a 10 ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2011-06-01T19:35:01Z)

Exclusive: Groupon Books Travel Plans Through Expedia Partnership

Groupon is partnering with Expedia to create a new discount travel service that will let ... the two will leverage their combined sales forces to find travel deals across the U.S. Initially, it will offer discounts on hotels and expand to other segments ... (Source: All Things Digital 2011-06-01T19:06:23Z)

WHO reports cell phones could cause cancer, Expedia partners with Groupon

Expedia has partnered with Groupon to create a discount travel site that will offer half-price hotel rooms, car rentals and airfare. Called " Groupon Getaways with Expedia ," the service will email daily coupons a la Groupon -- the only difference will be ... (Source: TechFlash 2011-06-01T19:13:33Z)

Schneider to Bid for Telvent in Purchase Valued at $2 Billion

In connection with the transaction, Abengoa SA has agreed to tender its 40 percent stake to Schneider in the offer. Schneider said in its own statement that the purchase will add to earnings per share in the first year, excluding implementation costs. (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-06-01T05:58:59Z)

Severe T-Storm Watch, Warning in D.C. Area

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the D.C. area until 10 p.m. Wednesday. For central Talbot County, Md., including the city of Easton, a severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 4 p.m. Just after 3 p.m., radar ... (Source: NBC Washington 2011-06-01T19:13:33Z)

Petrino questions Ohio State player's Sugar Bowl eligibility

who not only was among the suspended but also is the subject of another investigation regarding car deals and other benefits . Pryor was named the Sugar Bowl's Most Outstanding Player after passing for 221 yards and two touchdowns and rushing for another 115 yards. (Source: Collegebaseball.rivals.com 2011-06-01T19:13:33Z)

Blatter set for re-election after FIFA storm

FIFA's sponsorship deals have helped to raise hundreds of millions of dollars for the organisation since Blatter took over in 1998, making FIFA the richest sports body on the planet with cash reserves of more than $1 billion. "The current allegations being ... (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-01T07:39:12Z)

Daktronics, Juniper Networks, Supervalu: U.S. Equity Movers

(SGS US) surged 37 percent, the most in the Russell 2000, to $4.17. The provider of technical support and business outsourcing services received a nonbinding offer from Trillium Capital LLC for $4.65 a share in cash. Trillium said it would also assume $200 ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-06-01T18:52:04Z)

UPDATE 2-Lenovo buys Germany's Medion in developed markets push

It will also make a conditional offer to all existing shareholders. The news pushed Medion's shares 19 percent higher in Frankfurt, but Lenovo shares fell more than 3 percent as some investors questioned the rationale for the purchase. "Lenovo probably ... (Source: Reuters 2011-06-01T08:50:47Z)

Travelzoo Getaways Delivers 28,000 Room Nights for 40 Upscale Resorts

Travelzoo Getaways uses the same booking mechanism as Travelzoo Local Deals, where Travelzoo subscribers purchase ... Spa in Vermont , Timberline Lodge in Oregon , Vintners Inn in Santa Rosa , Portola Hotel & Spa in Monterey Bay, Ravella at Lake Las ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2011-06-01T19:27:52Z)

Teen arrested on suspicion of ordering dog attack

Sheriff's officials say the teen is being held in juvenile hall on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon after Monday's incident outside a Ukiah home, the Santa Rosa Press Democrat reports. Authorities say the animal control officer went to the ... (Source: Riverside Press Enterprise 2011-06-01T19:06:23Z)

WRAPUP 2-Soccer-Blatter set for re-election, FIFA woes deepen

That is unlikely to happen. Since Blatter became president, the governing body has grown rich thanks to its ability to generate billions of dollars from television rights to major tournaments as well as sponsorship deals with large corporations. (Source: Reuters 2011-06-01T07:39:12Z)

Groupon and Expedia Partner to Launch Travel Deals Site

Groupon Getaways with Expedia will offer consumers ... package deals, airline tickets, car rentals, cruises and destination activities. The deals will follow the proven Groupon model, in which customers have a limited time to buy a discount voucher good ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2011-06-01T19:06:23Z)

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