TOUSA Sells Majority of Florida Assets to Starwood Land Ventures

HOLLYWOOD, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TOUSA, Inc. (the “Company”) today announced that it has received approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court (the “Court”) for the Southern District of Florida to sell the majority of its Florida assets to Starwood Land Ventures, LLC (“Starwood”). The Company will sell 5,449 unstarted lots and 36 model homes to Starwood for $81M. The

Flight Options LLC Reaches Tentative Agreement with Pilot Union

CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Flight Options LLC today announced that it had reached a tentative agreement on a five-year contract with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 1108. The tentative agreement is a comprehensive proposal that provides significant increases in compensation and benefits for all Flight Options pilots. After a short review period, the proposed contract will be

Los Angeles Times Travel & Adventure Show Returns This February

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Los Angeles Times Travel & Adventure Show (www.latimes.com/travelshow) returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center on Saturday and Sunday, February 13th and 14th. With more than 550 exhibitors and a show floor spanning five acres, the expo is the largest of its kind in the U.S., offering access to expert advice, domestic

Republic Airways to Present at Raymond James 2010 Growth Airline Conference

INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Republic Airways Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: RJET) announced today that Chairman, President and CEO Bryan Bedford will present at the Raymond James 2010 Growth Airline Conference on Feb. 4 in New York City. Republic’s presentation will begin at 2:30 p.m. EST. Following the event, a copy of the presentation materials will be posted at the

ACEC CA: Federal Stimulus Funds Accelerate High-Speed Rail Project Towards Reality in California

SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Council of Engineering Companies of California (ACEC CA) has welcomed the announcement by the Obama administration of the grant of $2.25 billion in federal stimulus funds for California’s High-Speed Train System. The grant represents more than one quarter of the Administration’s total $8 billion allocation for high-speed rail announced this morning

Miami Seaquarium Extends Super Bowl Offer to Park Guests

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--It’s game time in Miami and in commemoration of the Super Bowl and Pro Bowl games, Miami Seaquarium is extending a very special offer to park guests. From January 30, 2010 through February 12, 2010, Super Bowl and Pro Bowl team fans will receive one admission free for each regular priced admission purchased. The

Morgans Hotel Group Announces Results from Special Stockholders Meeting

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgans Hotel Group Co. (NASDAQ: MHGC) (“MHG”) announced the following results of its special meeting of stockholders held earlier today in New York City. Proposal 1. Stockholders approved the full exercise of warrants issued to an affiliate of The Yucaipa Companies, LLC (“Yucaipa”) in a transaction announced on October 15, 2009. For more

Saia, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2009 Results

JOHNS CREEK, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA), a leading multi-regional less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier (the “Company”), today reported fourth quarter 2009 results. Losses per share were $0.31 from continuing operations compared to $2.09 in the prior year quarter. Fourth quarter revenue was $202 million, down 12 percent from the prior year, reflecting reduced yield and decreased

Great Aussie Student Rates from Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto from $999 plus tax

Thinking of travelling to Australia this Spring or Summer? Now is the time to buy! Student fares to Sydney now on sale for departures between April 20 to June 4 and July 27 to September 10/09. Hurry! Deals like this don't last! Not included: $315 - $393 departure taxes and fees. For

Great Aussie Student rates from Halifax from $999 plus tax.

Thinking of travelling to Australia this Spring or Summer? Now is the time to buy! Student fares to Sydney now on sale for departures between April 20 to June 4 and July 27 to September 10/09. Hurry! Deals like this don't last! Not included: departure taxes of $305, transportation fees, service fees,

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