Golf association eyes three cities for possible move
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America narrows its move options to Orlando, Jacksonville, and Phoenix while Lawrence remains a finalist. CEO Steve Mona says a decision could come as early as summer 2003 with Lawrence offering staff, building ownership, and incentives discussed but not demanded.
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Robotic cat leads crowded holiday toy list
With two weeks until Christmas parents rush to find FurReal cat, Bratz playsets, and other scarce toys. Retailers ordered conservatively to avoid leftovers after Dec 26. No runaway best seller this season though Hasbro's FurReal cat is near sold out nationwide at 34.99.
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Tyco Sues Ex Leaders Over 40 Million Short Swing Trades
Tyco International Ltd. sues former CEO Dennis Kozlowski and former CFO Mark Swartz in New York alleging they made more than 40 million dollars in short swing trades. The suit claims dozens of trades began in August 2000 under SEC rules allowing Tyco to seize insider profits from stock bought and sold within six months.
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MGP Ingredients approves 1 million share buyback plan
Atchison based MGP Ingredients said its board approved a program to repurchase 1 million shares. Purchases will occur on the open market or via private transactions. MGPI trades on Nasdaq and Monday’s close rose 1 cent to 6.73 dollars.
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Lawrence Office Supply Store Closes After Nearly a Decade
A south Iowa Street retailer, operating for almost ten years, announces the closure of its Lawrence branch on Wednesday. The move ends an era for locals who relied on its office supplies and services.
United Airlines declares bankruptcy amid massive losses
United Airlines files for Chapter 11 the biggest aviation bankruptcy in history, aiming to keep jets flying while cutting wages and routes. Chief executive Glenn Tilton says the 18 month restructuring will reshape the carrier, with 83,000 employees owning 55 percent of the company and a $15 billion financing plan in place.
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Fed expected to hold rates at 40-year lows in year-end meeting
Analysts foresee the Federal Reserve keeping the federal funds rate at 1.25 percent at the year-end meeting. A tepid growth outlook and high jobless claims underpin expectations for steady policy despite a mixed recovery and renewed turmoil in markets.
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Stocks fall as airline bankruptcy and IBM downgrade rattle market
Stocks sank after UAL filed for bankruptcy and IBM faced a downgrade, with the Dow down 172.36 at 8,473.41. The Nasdaq fell 55.30 to 1,367.14 and the S&P 500 slipped 20.23 to 892.00 as investors exited a two month rally amid war on Iraq concerns and profit taking.
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