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Deals of the Hour / August 27, 2010, 9:39 am

Economy grew much slower in 2nd quarter than first estimated

WASHINGTON — The economy grew at a much slower pace this spring than previously estimated, mostly due to the largest surge in imports in 26 years and a slowdown in companies' restocking of goods. The nation's gross ... (Source: Colorado Springs Gazette 2010-08-27T14:27:38Z)

Washington Nationals phenom Stephen Strasburg likely to need Tommy John surgery

WASHINGTON -- Stephen Strasburg has a torn elbow ligament and will likely have Tommy John surgery, bringing the pitcher's promising rookie season to an abrupt end. Washington Nationals general manager Mike ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-27T16:15:00Z)

New Orleans to Remember Hurricane Katrina with Richard Misrach Exhibition

1949. Untitled (New Orleans and the Gulf Coast), 2005. Inkjet print, ed. #3/5, printed 2010. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, gift of the artist. © Richard Misrach. NEW ORLEANS, LA.- In honor of the fifth anniversary ... (Source: Art Daily 2010-08-23T02:36:33Z)

Stocks rise after 2nd quarter GDP news; Bonds slip

Stocks are rising after the government reported that U.S. economic growth didn't slow as much as feared. Stocks stumbled briefly Friday but then recovered after Intel issued a revenue warning. Federal Reserve Chairman ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-27T15:53:32Z)

Glenn Beck's rally falls on Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' anniversary

WASHINGTON — Glenn Beck says it's just a coincidence his Restoring Honor rally on Saturday at the Lincoln Memorial will take place on the anniversary and at the site of Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-27T05:16:27Z)

Alliance Data inks David's Bridal deal

Alliance Data Systems Corp. will provide one of the nation's largest bridal retailers with private label credit cards, adding to its list of American retail clients. Neither company disclosed the contract ... (Source: Dallas Business Journal 2010-08-26T15:18:56Z)

Marlins 11, Mets 4

a-singled for Ani.Sanchez in the 6th. b-struck out for Acosta in the 8th. c-grounded into a fielder's choice for Badenhop in the 9th. d-struck out for Helms in the 9th. 1-ran for Jos.Reyes in the 2nd. LOB ... (Source: Buffalo News 2010-08-27T02:31:48Z)

Weyerhaeuser Announces the Estimated Number of Shares for the Stock Portion of the ...

Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE:WY) today announced that it will distribute approximately 324 million shares to pay the stock portion of the special dividend. This distribution is based on the average closing price for ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-27T03:14:45Z)

Game Blows Up On Niese and Mets In Rough Loss to Marlins

NEW YORK-- Once again the Mets had an opportunity to gain ground in the playoff race, and once again they lost a winnable game at home to the Marlins. The Mets had one of the best rookie pitchers in baseball on the mound ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-27T03:07:36Z)

Economic growth slows to 1.6 pct. in the spring

The economy grew at a much slower pace this spring than previously estimated, mostly due to the largest surge in imports in 26 years and a slowdown in companies' restocking of goods, The nation's gross domestic product ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-27T15:32:03Z)

USA Today De-Emphasizing Newspaper in 'Radical' Overhaul

The makeover outlined Thursday will result in about 130 layoffs this fall, USA Today Publisher Dave Hunke told The Associated Press. That translates into a 9 percent reduction in USA Today's work force of ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-08-27T15:10:35Z)

American Red Cross Benefit Bridal Fashion Show Announced

PRLog (Press Release) – Aug 26, 2010 – The Trade Secrets, which recently merged with Association for Wedding Professionals International, is now the exclusive bridal industry partner with San Jose Fashion Week and ... (Source: PRLog (free press release) 2010-08-26T19:07:59Z)

Obama to mark fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama will mark the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans on Aug. 29. The White House says Obama will speak at Xavier University. Other administration ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-08-14T11:44:06Z)

Weyerhaeuser To Distribute About 324 Mln Shares To Pay Stock Portion Of Special ...

(RTTNews) - Weyerhaeuser Co. (WY: News ) said Thursday that it will distribute about 324 million shares to pay the stock portion of the special dividend. The distribution is based on the average closing price for ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-27T00:15:48Z)

Nationals rookie Stephen Strasburg likely to have Tommy John surgery

WASHINGTON - The Washington Nationals say star rookie Stephen Strasburg has a "significant tear" in his elbow ligament and probably will have Tommy John surgery. General manager Mike Rizzo said Friday that an enhanced ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-08-27T16:07:51Z)

America's 2nd biggest newspaper shaking up staff in 'radical' overhaul

SAN FRANCISCO: USA Today, America's second largest newspaper, is making the most dramatic overhaul of its staff in its 28-year history as it de-emphasizes its print edition and ramps up its effort to reach ... (Source: Arab News 2010-08-27T11:00:03Z)

From Blushing Bride to the Red-eyed Monster Bridezillas

A valid reason exists for calling some brides to be, Bridezillas. Bridezilla, a term that shares a similiarity with the word Godzilla is no coincidence. Godzilla, like a Bridezilla seemed to suddenly appear ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-26T18:53:40Z)

Economic growth slows to 1.6 percent in the spring

WASHINGTON -- The economy grew at a much slower pace this spring than previously estimated, mostly due to the largest surge in imports in 26 years and a slowdown in companies' restocking of goods, The nation's ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-27T15:17:44Z)

Recap: San Diego vs. Arizona

Adrian Gonzalez's three-run blast capped an early offensive attack, and the San Diego Padres continued their home dominance over the Arizona Diamondbacks with a 9-3 victory at PETCO Park. Gonzalez launched his ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-27T02:31:48Z)

Some Weyerhaeuser shareholders will receive $4.03 in cash in dividend deal

Weyerhaeuser Company stockholders who voted to receive a special dividend from the company in cash will receive about $4.03 in cash and the rest in stock, the company said this week. The dividend is part of ... (Source: TheNewsTribune.com (blog) 2010-08-25T22:22:27Z)

Stocks rise after better GDP report; Bonds slip

In the first minutes of trading, the Dow Jones industrial average rose 55, or 0.6 percent, to 10,040. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index rose 6, or 0.5 percent, to 1,053 and the Nasdaq composite index rose 13, or ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-27T15:10:35Z)

Revamped USA Today to focus online

SAN FRANCISCO — USA Today, the nation's second largest newspaper, is making the most dramatic overhaul of its staff in its 28-year history as it de-emphasizes its print edition and ramps up its effort to ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-08-27T15:10:35Z)

Glenn Beck to host D.C. rally on anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Dream ...

"Whites don't own Abraham Lincoln," Beck said in a recent broadcast of his Fox News show . "Blacks don't own Martin Luther King. Those are American icons, American ideas, and we should just talk about character, and that ... (Source: WIS-TV 2010-08-27T15:46:22Z)

Diamondbacks rout Padres

Thursday, August 26, 2010 at 6:34 p.m. The Padres suffered one of their worst losses of the season Thursday afternoon at Petco Park and dropped a half-game to the Giants in the National League West race ... (Source: San Diego Union-Tribune 2010-08-27T01:41:42Z)

Los mercados avanzan gracias a cifras del PIB

NUEVA YORK (Dow Jones)--Las acciones en Estados Unidos subían el viernes por la mañana, lo que empujaba al Promedio Industrial Dow Jones por sobre los 10000, después que un informe sobre el producto interno ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-27T16:00:41Z)

New Mobile Photography Exhibition On Hurricane Katrina's Impact Is visiting New ...

New Orleans | Five years after Hurricane Katrina and the floods ravished the Gulf Coast, a traveling photo exhibition documenting the long-term impact of the storm will tour Houston and New Orleans from August 19 to ... (Source: NewOrleans.Com 2010-08-27T16:07:51Z)

Glenn Beck Holds Rally on Anniversary of King's 'Dream' Speech

WASHINGTON (AP) - Glenn Beck's rally on the anniversary and at the site of Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream" speech is drawing criticism, protests and questions about his intentions. Beck ... (Source: KSAX 2010-08-27T15:53:32Z)

Padres beat Diamondbacks 9-3, Stephen Drew winds up with home run after replay ...

SAN DIEGO -- Adrian Gonzalez hit a three-run homer and Miguel Tejada had a two-run shot as the San Diego Padres beat the last-place Arizona Diamondbacks 9-3 on Wednesday night to take a season-high 6 1/2-game lead atop ... (Source: AZFamily 2010-08-26T14:50:18Z)

Nationals have 'anxious' wait for results of 2nd MRI on rookie phenom Stephen ...

WASHINGTON – Nationals manager Jim Riggleman says he's "very anxious" to learn the results of the latest MRI on rookie Stephen Strasburg's right arm. Strasburg had the MRI on Thursday, and the results will ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-26T23:25:41Z)

Live Blog: Mets up 4-0 over Marlins, Reyes exits in 2nd

Bottom 3rd: Wright and Davis walked to begin the inning and Francoeur drove in Wright with a single. Sanchez plunked Thole to load the bases for Castillo with no outs, but no more runs were scored. Castillo flied to left ... (Source: Newsday 2010-08-27T00:01:29Z)

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