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Deals of the Hour / September 29, 2010, 8:42 am

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)

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)

I Am Not a Human Being Mixtape is a 21st Century Reminder

I Am Not a Human Being mixtape, by Lil Wayne, is released today, on the rapper's birthday, despite the fact that Lil Wayne is in prison for weapons possession. As reported at MTV , I Am Not a Human Being mixtape is released only on iTunes. I Am Not a Human ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-27T20:17:25Z)

Treasury announces sale of Citigroup shares

WASHINGTON -- The government said Wednesday it is starting to sell $2.2 billion in trust preferred shares that it holds in Citigroup , another move to recoup the costs incurred in the $700 billion financial bailout. The Treasury Department said the pace of ... (Source: Forbes 2010-09-29T14:31:27Z)

Treasury announces start of sales of $2.2 billion in trust preferred shares of Citigroup

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government says it is starting to sell off $2.2 billion in trust preferred shares it holds in Citigroup , another move to recoup the costs incurred in the $700 billion financial bailout. The Treasury Department says it will start ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-29T13:27:01Z)

China's hardline diplomacy seen as adding to Beijing's potential isolation

BEIJING (AP) — China's increasingly muscular diplomacy may be repelling its Asian neighbors and pushing them closer to the United States, helping fulfill Beijing's fears of being systematically encircled by Washington and its allies, analysts say. From ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-28T13:42:31Z)

Treasury announces sales of Citigroup shares

The government says it is starting to sell off $2.2 billion in trust preferred shares it holds in Citigroup, another move to recoup the costs incurred in the $700 billion financial bailout. The Treasury Department says it will start the sales Wednesday ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-29T14:02:49Z)

BP Capital Markets sells $3.5 bln debt in 2 pts-IFR

NEW YORK, Sept 28 (Reuters) - BP Capital Markets sold $3.5 billion of debt in two parts on Tuesday, said IFR, a Thomson Reuters service. The issue is guaranteed by BP Plc ( BP.L ) ( BP.N ). The sale included $2 billion of notes due Oct. 1, 2015, priced to ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-28T21:34:58Z)

Ask Mike: Did the Dolphins use Brandon Marshall correctly?

Q: With the Dolphins having one of the best receivers in the league, can someone explain to me how we only threw deep once at Marshall? Is it the quarterback or the playcalling? Renso Hernandez, Columbus, Ga. A: Mostly the playcalling, Renso, and keep in ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-09-28T01:10:54Z)

UPDATE 2-BP Capital Markets sells $3.5 bln debt in 2 pts-IFR

NEW YORK, Sept 28 (Reuters) - BP Capital Markets sold $3.5 billion of debt in two parts on Tuesday, said IFR, a Thomson Reuters service. The issue is guaranteed by BP Plc ( BP.L ) ( BP.N ). The oil major, whose image has been pummeled by the oil spill in ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-29T01:31:12Z)

Nintendo 3DS won't be ready for holidays; video game maker cuts forecast

CHIBA, Japan -- Nintendo slashed its earnings forecast by more than half Wednesday after announcing that its 3DS game machine, packed with glasses-free 3-D technology, won't be ready to go on sale for Christmas. Nintendo now expects 90 billion yen ($1 ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-29T15:07:14Z)

Nintendo says 3DS handheld goes on sale February in Japan, March in US, Europe

CHIBA, Japan (AP) — Nintendo 's 3 DS game machine packed with glasses-free 3-D technology goes on sale in February in Japan, and March in Europe and the U.S., not in time for year-end shopping, the company said Wednesday. Kyoto-based Nintendo Co. had ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-09-29T07:57:44Z)

Ford CEO relates company's long road back to financial health

Ford Motor Co. CEO Alan Mulally may not have delivered great news about a new product to be produced at Ford's Kansas City Assembly Plant in Claycomo, but he still captured the attention of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce on Thursday. Mulally ... (Source: Kansas City Business Journal 2010-09-16T22:03:31Z)

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)

Nintendo 3DS with 3D technology won't hit stores by Christmas

CHIBA, Japan — Nintendo slashed its earnings forecast by more than half today after announcing that its 3DS game machine, packed with glasses-free 3D technology, won't be ready to go on sale for Christmas. Nintendo now expects 90 billion yen ($1 ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-09-29T15:07:14Z)

MTV's New TRL Is The Seven

It's been nearly two years since TRL quit after a decade and 2,247 episodes. But there's still a need for MTV to have a later afternoon live weekday show, if only to cash in on favors and give promotional time to stars pimping new movies or releasing new ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-09-28T20:16:14Z)

Lil Wayne Turns 28 While Behind Bars

Unable to celebrate his special day per the usual, Lil' Wayne is ringing in his 28th birthday behind bars at Rikers Island. With 39 days left on his year-long sentence, the hip hop star's father Birdman chatted with MTV about his son's current situation ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-27T18:08:34Z)

No confirmed deaths in Mexico landslide; 11 missing

OAXACA, Mexico — A huge mudslide first thought to have buried hundreds of people has left only 11 missing, and there are no confirmed dead, authorities said Tuesday night, backing off earlier predictions of a catastrophe in Mexico's rain-soaked southern ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-09-29T06:53:19Z)

Mexico mudslide toll lowered - 11 missing

A huge mudslide first thought to have buried hundreds of people has left only 11 missing, and there are no confirmed dead, authorities said Tuesday night, backing off earlier predictions of a catastrophe in Mexico's rain-soaked southern state of Oaxaca ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-09-29T15:14:24Z)

Bears for real after win over Packers

CHICAGO • The Chicago Bears stamped themselves as contenders in the NFC. And they did it with a big assist from their oldest rival. Jay Cutler threw for 221 yards, Brian Urlacher forced a key fumble and Chicago took advantage of a team-record 18 ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-09-29T04:58:47Z)

BP Capital Markets launches $3.5 bln 2-part sale

NEW YORK, Sept 28 (Reuters) - BP Capital Markets launched a $3.5 billion, two-part debt sale on Tuesday, said IFR, a Thomson Reuters service. The issue is guaranteed by BP Plc ( BP.L ) ( BP.N ). The sale includes $2 billion of notes due Oct. 1, 2015 ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-28T17:31:35Z)

Tony Sparano stands behind Wildcat

Amid criticism it's time to abandon the Wildcat, head coach Tony Sparano defended their signature offensive feature. The Dolphins called eight Wildcat plays in Sunday night's 31-23 loss to the New York Jets in Sun Life Stadium. The plays were not only ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-28T01:25:13Z)

Mexico: Mudslide proves less deadly than feared

A loud noise shattered the early morning darkness as an entire hillside collapsed on a town in Mexico's rain-soaked southern state of Oaxaca. Roads were blocked by slides and a washed-out bridge, and the only reports — via satellite phone — were grim ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-29T11:46:48Z)

Mulally: Ford model lineup may go to 20

Ford CEO Alan Mulally said the automaker may reduce its product lineup to as few as 20 models. "There will be less than 30, on our way to 20 to 25," Mulally said in response to questions on the future lineup of nameplates, or models, after addressing the ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-09-28T10:22:06Z)

Ford Boss: UK Workers 'Best In The World'

Speaking on Jeff Randall Live, global chief executive Alan Mulally said despite lower manufacturing costs and growing markets in Asia, Britain was central to the business. "We're well positioned there (Asia) but this is all about technology and innovation ... (Source: Sky.com 2010-09-29T15:14:24Z)

China tells U.S. to keep out of South China Sea dispute

China told the United States not to interfere in a regional dispute over claims to the South China Sea, saying it would only complicate the matter. Japan's NHK TV reported last week that the United States and southeast Asian countries may announce a joint ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-21T10:08:55Z)

China To U.S.: Keep Out Of South China Sea Dispute

Fearing foreign involvement would only complicate the matter, China has told the United States not to interfere with a long-standing regional dispute over claims to the South China Sea, Reuters reports . The statement comes just three days before President ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-09-21T21:28:57Z)

Bears shock undisciplined Packers 20-17

CHICAGO (Reuters) - The Chicago Bears made the Green Bay Packers pay for their indiscipline with a 20-17 upset on Monday to join the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers as the NFL's only unbeaten teams. Robbie Gould booted a 19-yard field goal with ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-28T04:38:30Z)

3-0 is 3-0, no matter how Bears did it

The Bears finally, finally, finally, agreed to accept a victory Monday night after the Packers insisted, insisted, insisted on offering it. They didn’t even mind it coming later than sooner. Only four seconds remained when Robbie Gould ’s 19 ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-09-29T02:49:56Z)

Dolphins report: Strategy and personnel

--QB Chad Henne threw for a career-best 363 yards (8.25 yards per attempt) against the Jets. He did this despite being taken off the field or flanked out wide for a total of eight Wildcat snaps. Five of those directly followed Henne completions for a total ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-09-29T08:33:32Z)

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