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

Authorities: Gunman wounds 3, kills self in Neb.

A worker entered the lunchroom of a cold-storage warehouse in eastern Nebraska and started firing a handgun, wounding three employees before going outside to shoot himself in the head, authorities said Thursday. Saline County Attorney Tad Eickman ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-23T19:17:44Z)

Sabres stifle worn-out Maple Leafs

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Rob Niedermayer and Tyler Ennis scored in a 1:47 span of the second period to help the Buffalo Sabres open the preseason with a 3-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. Andrej Sekera also scored, and Ryan Miller stopped ... (Source: Financial Post 2010-09-26T02:53:30Z)

Weather service probing whether tornado hit NYC

NEW YORK— Residents, utility crews and railroad workers cleaned up debris Friday after a brief but fierce storm barreled through New York City, tearing up trees, stripping roofs from homes, disrupting train service and killing at least one person. The ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-09-17T16:40:13Z)

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NEW YORK — The National Weather Service planned to spend Friday investigating whether a tornado touched down during a brief but fierce storm that barreled through New York City the night before. Meteorologists had issued tornado warnings for Staten ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-17T15:07:09Z)

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)

A wheel good chance of Rain

S cattered showers are expected today along with heavier rain tomorrow, a welcome relief to a very dry season. As of Saturday, the Boston area had accumulated just 1.08 inches of precipitation this month. According to the National Weather Service, this is ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-27T09:47:29Z)

Facts about the biggest US airlines

Southwest, which is acquiring AirTran, will be the nation's fourth largest carrier once the United-Continental deal closes this week. Key facts about the top U.S. airlines: United-Continental Holdings Inc. Headquarters: Chicago. Hubs: Houston, Chicago ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-27T21:21:50Z)

'Funny honey' becoming more common in US

In an effort to stop sales of imported "funny honey" cut with cheaper additives such as corn syrup, the US state of North Carolina has created a new standard defining "pure honey", the fourth US state adopt such a standard since 2009. The state will be ... (Source: Wikinews 2010-09-26T18:52:42Z)

Orlando's AirTran to be bought by Southwest Airlines

In the first major merger among healthy U.S. discount carriers, a Texas-based airline is buying one headquartered in Florida. Orlando-based AirTran Holdings said this morning it has agreed to be acquired by Southwest Airlines in Dallas in a transaction ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-09-27T13:50:52Z)

Southwest Airlines buying AirTran

In an industry full of rumors about possible deals, Southwest Airlines pulled off a stunning surprise yesterday by announcing plans to acquire competitor AirTran Airways for $3.4 billion in cash and debt. The new airline will keep the Southwest name ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-09-28T09:39:09Z)

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 2010-09-28T01:25:13Z)

Southwest-AirTran deal means more options for Phoenix fliers

Southwest Airlines' surprise deal to buy AirTran Airways will add many new destinations to Southwest's route map. Once the deal is approved, Dallas-based Southwest, which carries more than 1 in 3 Phoenix passengers, will for the first time offer ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-28T03:12:36Z)

Southwest buys AirTran

Southwest Airlines' purchase of AirTran will make it the largest carrier at Southwest Florida International Airport. The $1.4 billion acquisition announced Monday moves Southwest, which already carries more passengers than any other American airline, into ... (Source: News-Press 2010-09-28T05:07:08Z)

NJ police charge 2 in fatal Seton Hall shooting

EAST ORANGE, N.J. — Police didn't have to look far to find the man they say sprayed gunfire at a crowded weekend party, killing a Seton Hall University student and wounding four other people. They arrested 25-year-old Nicholas Welch on Monday night at ... (Source: New York Post 2010-09-28T13:28:12Z)

AreYouInterested.com Reveals Bed Bugs Take a Bite Out of Romance

NEW YORK , Sept. 27 -- With bedbugs popping up everywhere these days and spreading the fear of irritating bites and costly remedies, AreYouInterested.com , a top dating app on Facebook® Platform with over 20 million users, polled singles to find out how ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-27T19:48:47Z)

Southwest Airlines to buy Orlando's AirTran

Tampa International's biggest airline wants to get bigger. Southwest Airlines announced Monday 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 lower ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-09-27T23:30:41Z)

Management Energy, Inc. Completes Merger With Maple Carpenter Creek Holdings

DALLAS , Sept. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Management Energy, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MMEX.ob - News ) announced today the completion of its merger with Maple Carpenter Creek Holdings, Inc.  The merger favorably positions the combined Company for ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-27T13:00:46Z)

Gunman shoots 5 people at Seton Hall University; female student is killed

EAST ORANGE, N.J. — A man who was denied access to a private party at an apartment near Seton Hall University left and returned with a handgun, fatally shooting a university student and wounding four other people. Seton Hall student Jessica Moore, 19 ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-09-26T02:24:52Z)

Crete Plant Gunman Bought Weapon At Pawn Shop

The man who wounded three co-workers at a cold-storage warehouse near Crete, Nebraska and then fatally shot himself bought the weapon he used from a Lincoln pawn shop 18 days earlier. The man who wounded three co-workers at a cold-storage warehouse near ... (Source: WOWT 2010-09-26T22:41:46Z)

UT Austin police say gunman dead, nobody else hurt

AUSTIN, Texas - Police at the University of Texas at Austin say a gunman who opened fire inside a campus library has shot and killed himself and police are seeking a possible second suspect. Police spokesperson Rhonda Weldon says the shooting happened ... (Source: Gainesville Sun 2010-09-28T16:05:41Z)

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)

Niedermayer, Ennis score in Sabres' pre-season 3-1 win over Maple Leafs

BUFFALO, N.Y. - Rob Niedermayer and Tyler Ennis scored in a 1:47 span of the second period to help the Buffalo Sabres open the pre-season with a 3-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. Andrej Sekera also scored, and Ryan Miller stopped ... (Source: FAN 590 Toronto 2010-09-26T01:41:55Z)

Crete gunman is identified

CRETE, Neb. -- The gunman who shot and wounded three co-workers at a cold-storage facility in Nebraska before killing himself has been identified as a 26-year-old Lincoln resident. Saline County Attorney Tad Eickman said Thursday that the gunman at the ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-09-23T17:08:53Z)

Police: Man kills self after shooting at UT Austin

A gunman opened fire Tuesday inside a University of Texas campus library then fatally shot himself, and police are searching for a possible second suspect, university police said. A man fired an automatic weapon on the sixth floor of the Perry-Castaneda ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-28T16:34:19Z)

Blue Gem Enterprise, Inc. Lands Title Sports Drink On Shelves In Publix Supermarkets ...

OPA-LOCKA, Fla. , Sept. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Gem Enterprise, Inc.  (OTC Bulletin Board: BGEM) ("Blue Gem" and the "Company") is pleased to announce that after a controlled test in South Florida stores in late 2009 and early 2010, Title Beverage ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-09-27T14:33:49Z)

States expand efforts to combat 'funny honey'

(AP) RALEIGH, N.C. - North Carolina is getting tough on honey frauds. Starting this month, the state will begin investigating complaints about products that masquerade as pure honey while containing additives such as corn syrup. North Carolina is the ... (Source: WNYT 2010-09-24T07:42:12Z)

New Jersey police charge 2 in fatal Seton Hall shooting

EAST ORANGE, N.J. - Two men were charged Monday in the weekend shooting at an off-campus house party that left a Seton Hall University student dead and four other people wounded. One was arrested, while the second remained at large. Nicholas Welch was ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-28T04:38:30Z)

Sabres top Maple Leafs

Buffalo, NY (Sports Network) - Ryan Miller stopped all nine shots he faced in limited action, and the Buffalo Sabres used a balanced scoring attack to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs, 3-1, at HSBC Arena. Rob Niedermayer, Andrej Sekera and Tyler Ennis all ... (Source: Calgary Herald 2010-09-26T03:00:39Z)

Investigating Funny Honey

North Carolina is getting tough on honey frauds. Starting this month, the state will begin investigating complaints about products that masquerade as pure honey while containing additives such as corn syrup. North Carolina is the fourth state since 2009 to ... (Source: WHSV 2010-09-23T23:56:54Z)

Police: Gunman at UT-Austin kills himself

A gunman opened fire inside a library at the University of Texas at Austin, then shot and killed himself, police and university officials said Tuesday. Police Chief Art Acevedo told NBC News that that the dead man suffered what appeared to be a self ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-28T16:20:00Z)

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