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Deals of the Hour / October 2, 2010, 10:41 am

Brawl erupts at St. Paul high school football game

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Police used pepper spray to control a brawl that broke out at a high school football game in St. Paul. Authorities say the fight Thursday night happened at Central High School during a homecoming game against city rival Como High ... (Source: Eau Claire Leader-Telegram 2010-10-01T19:15:24Z)

Buffalo Bills reach injury settlement with LB Kawika Mitchell

Trent Edwards isn't the only veteran who was sent packing by the Buffalo Bills this week. This afternoon, the Bills reached an injury settlement with linebacker Kawika Mitchell, and he is no longer a member of the team. Mitchell was on the injured ... (Source: Democrat and Chronicle 2010-10-02T09:05:46Z)

Homecoming game ignites brawl at St. Paul Central H-S

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Police used pepper spray to break up a brawl that broke out at a high school football game in St. Paul. Authorities say the fight Thursday night happened at Central High School during a homecoming game against city rival Como High School ... (Source: KARE 2010-10-01T11:44:26Z)

Louisville faces defensively suspect Arkansas State

When the subject turned to defense, the head coach immediately dived into how inconsistent his team has been. "Giving up the big play, that's been our nemesis all year," he said. "Plays that we've had an opportunity to make that we haven't made have ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2010-10-02T05:02:23Z)

NYSEG Offers Tips to Deal With Incoming Storms

NYSEG emergency planners are keeping a close eye on a potentially severe storm that is barreling up the East Coast. Forecasts call for this system to bring torrential rain and strong winds to much of New York today and tonight. NYSEG is concerned about the ... (Source: FOX 40 News WICZ TV 2010-09-30T14:37:25Z)

Troubled year for Tiger gets better at Ryder Cup

NEWPORT, Wales -- A troubled year for Tiger Woods has gotten a whole lot better at the Ryder Cup. Teaming with Steve Stricker in what has become a formidable duo, Woods helped the Americans build a two-point lead over Europe on a busy Saturday at Celtic ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-02T16:22:25Z)

Red Wolves host Louisville

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — It looks like a misprint on the schedule. Teams from conferences like the Big East aren't supposed to play the role of homecoming fodder for teams from the Sun Belt. Usually, it's the other way around. Yet Louisville (1-2) is ... (Source: Baxter Bulletin 2010-10-02T10:17:21Z)

Rested Cardinals hoping not to prove Homecoming fodder during rare trip to Arkansas State

Well-rested Louisville makes a rare trip to Arkansas State on Saturday hoping to build on the progress it made during a tough loss at Oregon State two weeks ago. The Cardinals (1-2) rolled up over 450 yards of total offense against the Beavers, proof that ... (Source: WREG 2010-10-01T16:45:05Z)

Harris Corp. snags high-tech deals for combat, public safety radio systems

Melbourne -based Harris Corp. said Friday it has won two contracts together worth $18.6 million to produce high-tech communications systems for military and civilian government agencies. Melbourne-based Harris Corp. said Friday it has won two contracts ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-10-01T15:47:49Z)

Video: Las Vegas Death Ray Burns Through Plastic and Bakes Up Guests - On the Menu: BBQ

Las Vegas has a new attraction: the death ray! Las Vegas' death ray hasn't really killed anyone yet but it has produced a large number of singed and burned MGM Resorts hotel guests. Las Vegas Sun reports that the Las Vegas death ray was an issue well known ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-02T09:48:43Z)

Europe goes 1 up: Seve calls Ryder Cup team, and players don Rory wigs

NEWPORT, Wales - Preparations for the Ryder Cup were intense and inspirational. There was laughter and a few tears. One thing players from both sides agreed on was the importance of rallying behind the flag. And that was before anyone hit a shot Wednesday ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-30T06:23:30Z)

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)

Asian stock markets mixed as Europe finance jitters offset flurry of corporate deals

Last update: September 27, 2010 - 10:32 PM TOKYO - Asian stock markets were mixed Tuesday as renewed worries about the health of Europe's banks offset optimism from a flurry of corporate deal making. The region's lackluster performance followed a down ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-28T03:34:04Z)

The best Ryder Cup preparation is off the course

NEWPORT, Wales -- Preparations for the Ryder Cup were intense and inspirational. There was laughter and a few tears. One thing players from both sides agreed on was the importance of rallying behind the flag. And that was before anyone hit a shot Wednesday ... (Source: Arlington Heights Daily Herald 2010-09-30T05:04:45Z)

United in emotions

N EWPORT, Wales - Preparations for the Ryder Cup were intense and inspirational. There was laughter and a few tears. One thing players from both sides agreed on was the importance of rallying behind the flag. And that was before anyone hit a shot yesterday ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-30T17:29:13Z)

Central Hudson: Power outages total 1,100

About 1,100 mid-Hudson Central Hudson customers were without power as of 4 p.m. today, after a fierce storm knocked down trees and damaged equipment. The Poughkeepsie-based utility company expects service to be restored for the majority of the remaining ... (Source: Poughkeepsie Journal 2010-10-01T21:09:56Z)

Ryder Cup way behind schedule after major delay

Newport, Wales — Only in the Ryder Cup can so little golf produce so much drama. More than 11 hours after these high-charged matches began in a steady rain at Celtic Manor, they ended in darkness, with Ian Poulter making a 20-foot birdie putt to square ... (Source: LJWORLD 2010-10-02T06:28:17Z)

Rochester firm gets $9M contract to provide radios to Ontario County

A Rochester communications firm has been awarded a $9 million contract from Ontario County to upgrade its public safety radio system, the company announced Friday. The Harris Corporation will provide radios and other communications equipment that will be ... (Source: MPNnow 2010-10-01T21:24:15Z)

Las Vegas Hotel Knew of Pool 'Death Ray' Back in 2008

A solar glare specialist who was denied a contact by a Las Vegas hotel to help it solve an intense sunlight issue -- now dubbed a "death ray" by employees there -- says the casino ignored his advice and went with a cheaper fix. "It is one thing to ask ... (Source: ABC News 2010-09-30T10:41:12Z)

JetBlue CEO: No deal to compete with Southwest

JetBlue's CEO says his airline doesn't need to combine with another carrier to compete with Southwest. In an internal memo obtained Tuesday by The Associated Press, CEO Dave Barger said growing too fast through an acquisition could jeopardize JetBlue ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-29T00:05:18Z)

Asian Currencies Rise This Week on China Growth, Fund Inflows

Oct. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Asian currencies completed a fifth weekly advance, the longest winning streak since March, as global funds pumped more money into Asian assets to profit from the world's fastest economic growth. The Bloomberg-JPMorgan Asia Dollar ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-02T01:56:16Z)

Americans maintain Ryder Cup lead

NEWPORT, Wales -- Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker have won their second match of the Ryder Cup, giving the United States a 6-4 lead after the second session. Woods and Stricker routed Europe's Miguel Jimenez and Peter Hanson 4-and-3 in alternate shot ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-02T15:25:09Z)

U.S. charges into Ryder Cup lead

(Reuters) -- Steve Stricker and Stewart Cink led the way as the United States opened up a 6-4 advantage over Europe after the second session of the 38th Ryder Cup Saturday at Celtic Manor in Newport, Wales. After winning the rain-delayed opening fourballs ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-10-02T16:58:13Z)

Homecoming game ignites brawl at St. Paul Central High School

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Police used pepper spray to break up a brawl that broke out at a high school football game in St. Paul. Authorities say the fight Thursday night happened at Central High School during a homecoming game against city rival Como High School ... (Source: KARE 2010-10-01T17:42:21Z)

UPDATE 2-Southwest Airlines to buy AirTran for $1.04 bln

WASHINGTON/CHICAGO, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Southwest Airlines ( LUV.N ) will purchase AirTran Holdings ( AAI.N ) for $1.04 billion in cash and stock in a deal that will allow Southwest to expand its presence in major East Coast markets. Contraction in the U.S ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-27T13:22:14Z)

Deals for RF Communications top $87 million

Harris Corp.'s RF Communications division in Rochester announced three deals for a total of some $87.6 million. The first of two awards announced Friday is a $9 million contract from Ontario County to upgrade its public safety radio communications system ... (Source: Rochester Business Journal 2010-10-01T19:01:05Z)

Asian stocks rise as China manufacturing jumps

Asian stock markets rose Friday as stronger growth in China's manufacturing suggested the world's No. 2 economy isn't slowing as sharply as feared. Wall Street, meanwhile, chalked up its best September in 71 years even after key indexes ended the month on ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-01T03:30:31Z)

Bills reach injury settlement with LB Mitchell

ORCHARD PARK , N.Y. (AP) â€" The Buffalo Bills released Kawika Mitchell on Friday after coming to an injury settlement with the veteran linebacker. Mitchell was placed on injured reserve prior to the Bills' season opener against Miami after he hurt ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-10-01T16:23:36Z)

NYPA Extends North Country Power Discount for Businesses & Dairy Farms

OGDENSBURG, N.Y. — New York Power Authority (NYPA) President and Chief Executive Officer Richard M. Kessel today announced the extension of a program aimed at using the resources of the St. Lawrence-Franklin D. Roosevelt Power Project to provide energy ... (Source: newzjunky.com 2010-09-29T16:04:30Z)

Las Vegas Hotel Deals With So-Called "Death Ray"

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, right? Not necessarily -- there are some things that won't stay, like burned skin and signed hair. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the sun's reflection off the south-facing Vdara Hotel is so strong that "if ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-30T15:13:13Z)

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