#5/6 Irish Open Road Slate Thursday At #21 Michigan State Nov 19, 2009
Notre Dame's 45-point margin of victory was its third-largest in a season opener, topped only by a 113-35 win over Liberty at the UCF Rotary Classic in Orlando on Nov. 24, 1989, and a 98-50 win over Miami (Ohio) on Nov. 9, 2007, in the opening round of the Preseason WNIT at the Joyce Center. The Irish are 3-0 all-time against Southwestern Athletic Conference opponents, all at the Joyce Center/Purcell Pavilion and all by an average margin of 44. (Und.com)
Jackets Set For State Title Run Nov 19, 2009
Bartow will then head back to Hagerty Thursday night to face Orlando Christian Prep, who has won the state championship the last two years in Class A.. Article Rating. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Latest sports headlines » Nov 19, 2009
While his team was predicted widely to finish no better than second in the division behind Orlando, Hawks coach Mike Woodson has put the bug in his players' ears that first place isn't something that they have to relinquish. As the Thrashers continue to use their two-goalie rotation of late, Ondrej Pavelec will start Thursday against Boston, and Johan Hedberg is scheduled to start Saturday against Pittsburgh. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Florida tourism rocky, VSPC boosts advertising efforts Nov 18, 2009
The VSPC Ambassador Campaign, which debuted last year, will in 2010 include video-loop ads on flat-screen panels in Chicago elevators, sponsorship of coat checks at London s World Travel Market, delivery trucks featuring beach photos and VSPC messages in Orlando and Chicago, and a Web site featuring navigation similar to Apple s iPhone, among other highlights. An installment in Manhattan s 34th Street Herald Square station in December will feature the tagline Two-and-a-half hours in the air can... (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Hawaii's tourism slump has industry looking to China Nov 18, 2009
He just returned from a China-U.S. summit in Orlando, Fla. and learned that New York is already receiving more than 200,000 arrivals while Hawai'i has brought in about 55,000. (Honolulu Advertiser)
AirTran to put ads on seatback tray tables Nov 18, 2009
But placing the ads where passengers have little choice but to look at them is novel, and an enticing opportunity for AirTran, a unit of Orlando, Fla. -based AirTran Holdings Inc.. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Keystroke error turns $289 rate into $28 Nov 18, 2009
Q: I recently found a $28 per night rate at the Westin Imagine in Orlando ... I asked the general manager to consider your request, and although he wouldn't lower your room rate, he agreed to pay for your airfare to Orlando. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Charlie Weis Press Conference Transcript - Connecticut Game Preview (Nov. 17) Nov 18, 2009
Coach Hughes is their assistant head coach for defense and coaches their defensive line, and Coach Orlando is their defensive coordinator and inside linebacker coach. Giving up a little over 23 points a game and 366 yards. (Und.com)
Florida State Vs. Stetson Nov 18, 2009
During the first 17 days of their season, the Seminoles play two games at home (against Jacksonville and Stetson) and five games on the road (at Mercer, at Florida, three games in the Old Spice Classic in Orlando and at Ohio State in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. Following Wednesday's game against Stetson, the Seminoles travel to play at Mercer University on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. That game will be televised by Fox Sports South and can be seen on the SunsSports and College Sports Southeast sports... (Seminoles.com)
Rules For Buying IPOs Are A Bit Different Nov 17, 2009
eIBD Investor's Business Daily Digital Edition. Access recent eIBD issues easily. (Investors Business Daily)
Falcons: Ryan may have some limitations Nov 17, 2009
8:06 am November 16, 2009, by D. Orlando Ledbetter ... So, D. Orlando, we need you to find out the truth about what happened and why the snap count wasn t communicated clearly to the one guy that had to know which was Elam ... About Atlanta Falcons with D. Orlando Ledbetter. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Lose the booze? Nov 17, 2009
Just listen to Terry Ward's account of her last flight from Orlando to Newark. "I sat next to a group of guys who were on their way to Montreal for a boys' weekend," she remembers. (CNN -- Travel)
McPier to fight budget woes with job cuts Nov 17, 2009
The Society of the Plastics Industry Inc. is considering moving its 2012 and 2015 events to Orlando. Juan Ochoa, MPEA chief executive officer, said the authority is negotiating with the plastics trade group about keeping the show in Chicago. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Henry John Mueller Nov 16, 2009
Make memorial donations in his honor to: National Kidney Foundation of Florida, Inc., 1040 Woodcock Road, Suite 119, Orlando FL 32803. Return to: | . (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Midwest deal blocks AirTran Nov 16, 2009
AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of , Orlando, Fla. announced this week it had reached a multiyear deal to be the presenting sponsor of athletics and a premier corporate partner of the Milwaukee university. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Football Falls To Conference USA Foe Rice, 28-20 Nov 15, 2009
The Green Wave return to action on Saturday, Nov. 21, when they travel to Orlando, Fla. to take on Conference USA foe UCF at 1 p.m. (CST). (Tulanegreenwave.com)
Disney World takes steps to fight swine flu Nov 15, 2009
The health precautions are the most visible steps taken by any of Orlando's major theme parks since the swine flu outbreak last spring ... Information from: Orlando Sentinel, http://www. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Orlando Discount Cards and Coupons Nov 15, 2009
Orlando Magicard, Florida Room$aver Guide, and Entertainment Book offer discounts and coupons that save money on area attractions, dining, and accommodations. Families who plan to vacation in the Orlando area home to Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Florida, and SeaWorld Orlando, among many other attractions can benefit from free and low-cost sources for saving money ... Orlando Visitor Center Magicard: Discounts on Rooms, Dining, Transportation. (Suite101.com)
3 Tenn. players charged in crime won't travel Nov 14, 2009
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard showed the winless New. More NBA. (Yahoo News)
Peabody Hotels earn four-star rating for properties in Memphis, Little Rock, Orlando Nov 14, 2009
has given Four Star ratings to Peabody properties in Orlando, Memphis and Little Rock ... Peabody Hotels comprising The Peabody Orlando, The Peabody Memphis and The Peabody Little Rock is a division within the portfolio of Memphis-based ... When you consider that the new Forbes Travel Guide ratings are based on more than 750 standardized criteria for hotels, the ratings evaluation process is the most rigorous and comprehensive in the industry, said Alan Villaverde, president, Peabody Hotels, and... (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Astronaut rallies past Titusville Nov 14, 2009
The War Eagles will travel to Orlando next Friday to take on the Bishop Moore Hornets in the opening round of the Class 2A playoffs. Titusville battled through injuries and a young roster all season to finish 2009 with a 3-7 record. (Florida Today)
Students Create Robot To Explore Mars Nov 14, 2009
Now they're preparing to take GINA into international competition in Orlando. The student engineers have designed a practice obstacle course made of rocks and 4x4's, similar to the one they'll see at the international competition. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Hotel Check-In: Holiday Inn tells 300 hotels to shape up or ship out Nov 14, 2009
"If you're in the minority 12% that haven't committed yet, step up and do it. If you have a quality problem, fix it...We're not changing timing."What theat means is that on Feb. 1 - our compliance date - those hotels will be getting a failure letter and so will their banks," Kowalski said.RevampedHoliday Inn hotelshave been proven to bemore popular with customers, and therefore,more valuable to owners vs.dated Holiday Inn hotels, he said.In a video played for the audience, Peter... (USA Today -- Money)
Falcons ready to get on the bus; help Smitty pay the fine Nov 14, 2009
2:48 pm November 13, 2009, by D. Orlando Ledbetter ... D. Orlando Ledbetter ... D. Orlando Ledbetter. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Zimmerman wins Gold Glove for Nationals Nov 13, 2009
Dodgers second baseman Orlando Hudson overcame a broken left wrist sustained in August 2008 and won for the fourth time, taking over from Cincinnati's Brandon Phillips even though Hudson lost playing time by September to teammate Ronnie Belliard. Hudson didn't make a single postseason start for Los Angeles, then became a free agent. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Nowak gets probation in love-triangle case | VIDEO Nov 13, 2009
ORLANDO -- The almost-three-year-long criminal case against former astronaut Lisa Nowak came to an abrupt end Tuesday when she pleaded guilty to charges in an attack on a romantic rival ... Nowak confronted her romantic ri 00004000 val, Colleen Shipman, in the parking lot of Orlando International Airport in February 2007 after driving from Houston ... Lisa Nowak, 46, left, former NASA mission specialist, pleaded guilty Tuesday to counts of third-degree felony burglary of a conveyance and... (Florida Today)
Knights Notes and Quotes Nov 13, 2009
Orlando, then New York ... Everyone in Orlando is well aware that they have to avoid getting into a shootout. (KnightsNews.com)
The dome: Could Birmingham ever recoup the dollars? Nov 13, 2009
Sanders points to sloping attendance in Las Vegas, Orlando and Chicago, known as meccas for convention and trade shows ... This year, the Orlando/ reported a more than 15 percent decrease in convention attendance in the first eight months of 2009 at the , compared to 2008 ... And as the economy takes its toll on the industry, thousands more hotel rooms are planned in Orlando to serve visiting convention attendees, not to mention a new $430 million publicly owned and operated events center, which... (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Volleyball freshman provides hope for future Nov 13, 2009
Passmore played for the Orlando Volleyball Academy, a top prep travel team in Florida, where she grew up playing the sport. "Volleyball is a popular sport in Florida," Passmore said. (The University Echo, TN)
Prep Report: Blog updates Nov 12, 2009
Plant (26-1) moves on to face Orlando Dr. Phillips in the region championship on Saturday at Plant at 2 p.m.. Senior outside hitter and Penn State commit Maddie Martin surpassed 1,000 career kills in the match, reaching the milestone on a kill in Game 2 that gave her team a 21-11 lead. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Fighting Miner Football Clinches Eleventh Straight District Title, 36-3 (50) Nov 12, 2009
The Bulldogs were part of a three-way tiebreaker Monday night in Frostproof, hosting South Sumter and Orlando Jones to decide the 2B District 5 runner up behind Bishop Moore. Jones eliminated South Sumter and then took Frostproof into overtime, beating the Bulldogs 6-3, eliminating them from the postseason. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
How to pinch pennies and still live the Disney dream Nov 12, 2009
-- Mary Waring had just quit her marketing job in San Diego in 2001, so saving money on her upcoming trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida, was a high priority ... Whereas Disneyland, in southern California, is often visited casually by people who live within driving distance, Walt Disney World in Orlando -- 47 square miles containing four theme parks, two waterslide parks, and nearly two dozen company-owned hotels -- is a destination unto itself ... Plus, staying longer means you're likely... (CNN -- Travel)
* World News Quick Take Nov 12, 2009
She had faced more serious allegations, including kidnapping-related charges, in the pepper-spray attack on the woman in a parking lot in Orlando, Florida. Nowak, who flew on a 2006 space shuttle mission to the orbiting International Space Station, had been seeing fellow US astronaut Bill Oefelein. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Rollins, Victorino earn NL Gold Gloves Nov 12, 2009
National League Gold Glove winners include Rollins, Victorino - MLB - SI.com. Posted: Wednesday November 11, 2009 3:40PM; Updated: Wednesday November 11, 2009 7:29PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Biggest Cruise Ship to Arrive in U.S. Nov 11, 2009
"They wanted this ship to be so big it could compete with large convention markets, like Las Vegas and Orlando," he said. Oasis of the Seas set sail for Fort Lauderdale last month from Finland, where it was built. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Google offering free Wi-Fi at airports, including SW Florida Int'l Nov 11, 2009
Free Wi-Fi will be available starting today at 47 airports, including Las Vegas, San Jose, Boston, Baltimore, Burbank, Houston, Indianapolis, Seattle, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, St. Louis and Charlotte ... Austin (AUS) * Baltimore (BWI) * Billings (BIL) * Boston (BOS) * Bozeman (BZN) * Buffalo (BUF) * Burbank (BUR) * Central Wisconsin (CWA) * Charlotte (CLT) * Des Moines (DSM) * El Paso (ELP) * Fort Lauderdale (FLL) * Fort Myers/SW (RSW) * Greensboro (GSO) * Houston (HOU) * Houston Bush... (The News-Press -- Business)
Google offers free holiday season Wi-Fi service at U.S. airports Nov 11, 2009
Currently, there are 47 airports participating in the project, including Las Vegas, San Jose, Boston, Baltimore, Burbank, Houston, Indianapolis, Seattle, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, St. Louis and Charlotte. As a result of the project, Burbank and Seattle airports will begin offering airport-wide free Wi-Fi access indefinitely, Google said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Phoenix, Tucson Energy Star homes list Nov 11, 2009
Phoenix, Tucson top list of Energy Star homes - Phoenix Business Journal. for free extra services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
No jail for Nowak Nov 11, 2009
ORLANDO The almost-three-year-long criminal case against former astronaut Lisa Nowak came to an abrupt end Tuesday when she pleaded guilty to charges in an attack on a romantic rival ... Investigators say she drove from Houston to Orlando International Airport to confront Shipman, who was a rival for the affection of Oefelein ... Lisa Nowak, 46, left, former NASA mission specialist, pleaded guilty Tuesday to counts of third-degree felony burglary of a conveyance and misdemeanor battery at the... (Florida Today)
Point Park brings MBA program to workplaces Nov 10, 2009
He splits his time between the engineering firm s Orlando office and Pittsburgh, and, like other top staffers, travels widely to work sites and the company s dozen locations. Video conferencing allows them to tap into the class no matter where they may be. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Business recruiters target youth sports Nov 10, 2009
For the Hurricanes and other travel teams in Charlotte, frequent trips to cities such as Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Orlando, Fla. pump plenty of money into those economies with little prospect for similar benefits here. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Airport gets service back Nov 10, 2009
"It's just that for so many years it's been cheaper to fly out of Orlando. But here it's not as far to go and the parking is easier and a lot cheaper.". Ennis has been speaking with US Airways about offering flights out of Melbourne International since 2006. (Florida Today)
Finding hotel deals in Orlando Nov 10, 2009
Choosing just the right hotel in the greater Orlando area can be a daunting task ... If you're headed to Orlando soon and like extra features with your hotel stay, the "Fall Stimulus" package at the Sheraton Safari includes a complimentary upgrade to a room with a pool view, daily breakfast for two, one in-room movie rental daily and late check-out. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Iowa Postseason Picture Becoming More Clear Nov 10, 2009
The next bowl in the pecking order would be the Capital One Bowl in Orlando on Jan. 1 ... Penn State and legendary coach Joe Paterno would be an intriguing possibility for the folks in Orlando. (HawkeyeNation.com)
Palin says she back on Twitter Nov 10, 2009
There are 13 stops planned before Thanksgiving, including three Florida visits Nov. 24 in Jacksonville, The Villages and Orlando. A few rules are needed to help foster a feeling of community. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Low-cost airlines gain ground against full-price rivals Nov 10, 2009
1999: Phoenix, Houston Hobby, Las Vegas, Dallas Love Field, Los Angeles International, Chicago Midway, Oakland, Baltimore-Washington, St. Louis, San Diego 2009: Las Vegas, Chicago Midway, Phoenix, Baltimore-Washington, Houston Hobby, Dallas Love Field, Oakland, Los Angeles International, Denver, Orlando ... 1999: Launched service in February 2000 2009: New York Kennedy, Boston, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and Long Beach, Calif ... 1999: Atlanta 2009: Atlanta, Baltimore, Orlando, Milwaukee, Boston. (USA Today -- Money)
Room Service and a Shovel: The Rise of Voluntourism Nov 9, 2009
Christopher Elliott, a syndicated travel columnist and blogger in Orlando, Fla. thinks these efforts are aimed at wealthy guests "who want to soothe their guilty conscience by doing something that's billed as 'giving back.'". (Time.com)
Survey shows shock drop in job ads Nov 8, 2009
November 8, 2009 - 12:44PM. Job ads have dropped for the first time in three months signalling employment growth may be slowing down, according to a survey. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
No. 14 UAB Plays At Marshall With C-USA Title On The Line Nov 7, 2009
UAB, currently tied for first in the latest C-USA standings with Tulsa, would host the 2009 C-USA Championship with a victory at Marshall coupled with a Golden Hurricane tie or loss in their regular-season finale at UCF Saturday night in Orlando, Fla. If UAB and Tulsa are both victorious, the two teams would be co-champions, but Tulsa would host the conference tournament as a result of its victory over UAB earlier this season. (Uabsports.com)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Nov 7, 2009
Florida police have captured Jason Rodriguez, who opened fire in an Orlando office building, killing two and injuring six. Actress says her Rwandan-born adopted son was subjected to racist taunts at Exeter University. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Honolulu among top holiday travel spots Nov 7, 2009
Honolulu among top holiday travel destinations - Pacific Business News (Honolulu). for free extra services. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Police: LA celebrity burglaries led by 19-year-old Nov 7, 2009
"Prugo admitted to committing all of the burglaries and that Rachel Lee was with him during the residential burglaries of the homes of Audrina Patridge, Lindsay Lohan, Orlando Bloom, Rachel Bilson and the Hilton family," the search warrant states. "Prugo stated that it was Lee who would suggest a target and that he would surf the Internet to learn where the celebrity lived as well as the target's travel itinerary.". (Albany Times Union)
Charlotte bowl gets higher pick Nov 6, 2009
The Orange Bowl will maintain its automatic BCS tie with the ACC. After the BCS selects from the ACC, the Chick-fil-A Bowl in Atlanta gets the next pick, followed by the Champs Sports Bowl in Orlando, Fla. A bowl new to the ACC lineup, the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas, will select the ACC championship runner-up, if available, or the third pick after the BCS.. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bowl Projections Nov 6, 2009
A breakdown of which teams likely to play in each of the 34 bowl games. CollegeFootballTalk on NBCSports. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Courting gay travelers Nov 6, 2009
8 San Diego 9 Orlando, Fla. 10 Seattle 11 Boston 12 Philadelphia 13 Palm Springs, Calif. (Boston Globe)
AirTran, SkyWest deal has pilots concerned Nov 6, 2009
for free extra services. Thursday, November 5, 2009, 11:35am CST. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
SD Tourism Ad Campaign Sees Mixed Results Nov 6, 2009
Orlando vacations are down more than 3 percent, while business travel is off by 15 percent from last year. Next month, Terzi will launch another ad campaign that targets event planners. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Flight innovations you'll love Nov 6, 2009
In the U.S., the best advance luggage-check option is at Walt Disney World: Guests staying at Disney lodging can check bags at their hotel before hopping on the free Magical Express ride to the Orlando airport. Paperless boarding passes. (CNN -- Travel)
AirTran sees more opportunity for fee revenue Nov 6, 2009
By HARRY R. WEBER, AP Airlines Writer. Thursday, November 5, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Palin book tour to start Nov. 18 Nov 5, 2009
the Army post in Fort Bragg, N.C.; Orlando, Fla. and Albuquerque, N.M.. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Ex-area prep stars eye college openers Nov 5, 2009
The squad opens the regular season Nov. 6 at the Disney East Coast Classic in Orlando, Fla. against Gannon. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Wednesday's Sports In Brief Nov 5, 2009
Freshman guard Marcus Jordan wore a pair of white Air Jordans during UCF's 84-65 win in an exhibition game against Saint Leo, the Orlando Sentinel reported on its Web site. Jordan has said he will only wear his father's Nike Air Jordan shoes because they hold special meaning to his family. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
After flurry of stimulus spending, questionable projects pile up... Nov 4, 2009
00001F05 00001ECE Politics. After a flurry of stimulus spending, questionable projects pile up. (The Drudge Report)
United announces holiday fare sale Nov 4, 2009
-- Chicago - Orlando, $98. -- Los Angeles - Chicago, $156. (AZCentral -- Business)
Warrant details alleged burglars' celeb loot Nov 4, 2009
In all, three women and two men are charged with breaking into the Hollywood Hills homes of celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan, Orlando Bloom, Paris Hilton, Megan Fox and Rachel Bilson. The targeted homes sit on both sides of the Hollywood Hills, where many of Los Angeles' wealthy and famous live. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
