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Deals of the Hour / August 1, 2010, 2:39 am

Wisconsin Dells park where girl injured in ride plunge was subject of foreclosure

WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. — The extreme sports park in Wisconsin Dells where a girl was severely injured on a free fall ride is up for foreclosure sale. The Wisconsin State Journal reports that Extreme World is ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-07-31T23:49:22Z)

Twitter down for hours of 'planned maintenance'

(AP) NEW YORK - The microblogging site Twitter Inc. was out of commission early Sunday for the roughly 100 million users around the world. Instead of the usual screen that allows people to send a tweet, the ... (Source: WHEC TV-10 2010-08-01T08:46:14Z)

Girl, 12, Is Critical After Wis. Thrill Ride Fall

The EMS Squadcast is a new podcast series dedicated to discussions relevant to the world of EMS today. This month: Seattle/King County's Resuscitation Academy and the current epinephrine shortage. A 12-year-old Florida ... (Source: EMS 2010-08-01T07:34:39Z)

Dallas Cowboys' Dez Bryant injured during practice

Coach Wade Phillips said the preliminary indication was a sprained ankle, but that further tests were planned. Bryant became entangled with cornerback Orlando Scandrick while trying to catch a pass that was thrown behind ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-07-30T22:38:58Z)

Chelsea Clinton weds at exclusive New York estate

By MICHAEL HILL Associated Press Writer RHINEBECK, N.Y. (AP) - It was high society inside and high security outside as Chelsea Clinton wed her longtime boyfriend at an elegant estate in a Hudson River village where ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-01T09:14:52Z)

Expo packed with endangered species for sale highlights Indonesia's rampant illegal pet trade

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The most threatened tortoise in the world is being sold openly at a plant and animal exposition in the heart of Indonesia's capital, highlighting concerns about the rampant — and ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-30T06:18:17Z)

Rhinebeck, NY Prepares For The Wedding Of Chelsea Clinton & Marc Mezvinsky

RHINEBECK, NY - JULY 31: A guest walks towards a limo heading to the wedding of Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky on July 31, 2010 in Rhinebeck, New York. Chelsea Clinton, the daughter of former U.S. President Bill ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-01T01:51:03Z)

Twitter down for hours of 'planned maintenance'

NEW YORK (AP) — The microblogging site Twitter Inc. was out of commission for a couple of hours early Sunday for some of the roughly 100 million users around the world. Instead of the usual screen that allows people to ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-08-01T09:00:33Z)

Arsenal soccer club manager Arsene Wenger confident star Cesc Fabregas will stay

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was confident Friday star midfielder Cesc Fabregas would stay at the English soccer club, despite growing speculation he will move to Spanish giants Barcelona. The Gunners have rejected one ... (Source: New York Post 2010-07-31T06:45:44Z)

Cowboys' Bryant helped off field after spraining ankle

Coach Wade Phillips said the preliminary indication was a sprained ankle, but that further tests were planned. Bryant became entangled with cornerback Orlando Scandrick while trying to catch a pass that was thrown behind ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-30T23:00:27Z)

Is the U.S. sending a message to N. Korea?

Vice Adm. Richard W. Hunt says the biennial 14-nation Rim of the Pacific military exercises had been planned for two years and weren't a reaction to North Korea's accusation earlier this month that the U.S ... (Source: Star-Press 2010-07-31T17:51:27Z)

Chelsea Clinton weds in Rhinebeck

RHINEBECK - Associated Press - Chelsea Clinton wed her longtime boyfriend under extraordinary security at an elegant Hudson River estate late Saturday. Bill Clinton and Hillary Rodham Clinton announced in a statement ... (Source: WTen.com 2010-08-01T06:15:55Z)

BP hiring former FEMA head for Gulf recovery

BP says it's hiring a former Clinton-era emergency management official and his consulting firm to help with the recovery from the massive Gulf oil spill. Incoming BP CEO Bob Dudley is in Biloxi, Miss., to outline his ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-30T15:00:50Z)

Chelsea Clinton weds

RHINEBECK, N.Y. — Chelsea Clinton wed her longtime boyfriend under extraordinary security at an elegant Hudson River estate late Saturday. Bill Clinton and Hillary Rodham Clinton announced in a statement ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-01T08:03:17Z)

Chelsea Clinton weds at N.Y. estate

RHINEBECK, N.Y. - Chelsea Clinton wed her longtime boyfriend under extraordinary security at an elegant Hudson River estate late Saturday. Bill Clinton and Hillary Rodham Clinton announced in a statement that ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-08-01T08:03:17Z)

BP hiring former FEMA head for Gulf

BILOXI, Miss. (AP) - BP says it's hiring a former Clinton-era emergency management official and his consulting firm to help with the recovery from the massive Gulf oil spill. Incoming BP CEO Bob Dudley is in ... (Source: WTNH.com 2010-07-30T15:08:00Z)

Wis. park where girl was injured on free fall ride to be sold at foreclosure sale

WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. (AP) — The extreme sports park in Wisconsin Dells where a girl was severely injured on a free fall ride is up for foreclosure sale. The Wisconsin State Journal reports that Extreme World is ... (Source: FOX6Now.com Milwaukee 2010-07-31T19:31:40Z)

Twitter taken down for 'planned maintenance'; company site says outage could last 5 ...

NEW YORK, N.Y. - The microblogging site Twitter Inc. was out of commission early Sunday for the roughly 100 million users around the world. This screen shot taken from the microblogging site Twitter.com early ... (Source: Canada East 2010-08-01T09:07:43Z)

Clinton renews appeal to Iran to free US hikers

A picture obtained from Iran's state-run English-language Press TV shows detained US hikers (from left) Shane Bauer, Sarah Shourd and Josh Fattal in Tehran in May 2010. Amnesty International called on Iranian authorities ... (Source: AlterNet 2010-08-01T07:27:30Z)

Cowboys' Bryant hurts ankle in practice (AP)

Cowboys rookie receiver Dez Bryant suffered a right ankle injury near the end of practice Friday. Coach Wade Phillips said the preliminary indication was a sprained ankle, but that further tests were planned. Bryant ... (Source: Bayou Buzz 2010-07-30T23:36:14Z)

ARSEME WENGER URGES CESC FABREGAS TO FORGET ABOUT BARCELONA

ARSENE WENGER last night urged Cesc Fabregas to forget about Barcelona and focus on captaining Arsenal. Fabregas wants to leave for Spain but the Gunners are refusing to enter talks with the Catalan club, who have had a ... (Source: Daily Star 2010-08-01T00:46:38Z)

Expo shows illegal pet trade running rampant in Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia — The most threatened tortoise in the world is being sold openly at a plant and animal exposition in the heart of Indonesia's capital, highlighting concerns about the rampant — and growing ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-07-31T04:22:34Z)

Expo shows illegal pet trade rampant in Indonesia

The most threatened tortoise in the world is being sold openly at a plant and animal exposition in the heart of Indonesia's capital, highlighting concerns about the rampant — and growing — illegal pet trade. The ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-31T00:04:52Z)

Barcelona to Make Final Offer for Arsenal's Fabregas, Mail on Sunday Says

Barcelona will make a final bid of almost 40 million pounds ($61.2 million) for Arsenal's Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas, the Mail on Sunday reported, without citing anyone. The 23-year-old wants to join ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-18T12:44:45Z)

Chelsea Clinton & Marc Mezvinsky Married (PHOTOS)

Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky were officially married on Saturday night. Former President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton released this statement: "Today, we watched with great ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-08-01T06:01:36Z)

Witt to help with Gulf recovery for BP

BILOXI — BP announced Friday that it is hiring a former Clinton-era emergency management official and his consulting firm to help with the recovery from the Gulf oil spill. Incoming BP CEO Bob Dudley was in ... (Source: Arkansas Online 2010-07-30T15:36:38Z)

U.S., allies complete Pacific military training exercises

HONOLULU -- Monthlong military drills in the Pacific, which conclude this weekend, were intended only as training exercises to combat terrorism and piracy -- and were not meant to send a message to North Korea ... (Source: News-Democrat 2010-08-01T08:46:14Z)

Admiral: Drills not a message to N. Korea

Vice Adm. Richard W. Hunt said the biennial 14-nation Rim of the Pacific military exercises had been planned for two years and were not a reaction to North Korea's accusation earlier this month that the U.S ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-08-01T08:31:55Z)

Iran says 3 Americans should stand trial

Iran's Foreign Ministry says the three Americans jailed a year ago should stand trial on charges of illegally crossing the country's borders. State media quoted ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast as saying their ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-01T09:14:52Z)

Obama urges Iran to 'immediately release' three US hikers

A picture obtained from Iran's state-run English-language Press TV shows detained US hikers (from left) Shane Bauer, Sarah Shourd and Josh Fattal in Tehran in May 2010. President Barack Obama called on Iran Friday to ... (Source: AlterNet 2010-08-01T07:27:30Z)

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