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Deals of the Hour / August 3, 2010, 1:40 pm

Reported shark sighting temporarily closes Westport beaches

WESTPORT — Horseneck Beach and Westport Town Beach were temporarily shut down Monday morning after a report of a shark sighting about 2 miles off Westport. Horseneck Beach closed after the report came in around 8:15 a ... (Source: South Coast Today 2010-08-03T19:13:48Z)

Shark sighting prompts closure of Horseneck Beach in Westport

A shark sighting was reported Monday morning at popular Horseneck Beach, and officials closed it for about two hours as a precaution, said Westport Harbormaster Richard Earle. The shark was not spotted by ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-03T16:22:00Z)

Brett Favre Retires, Again (Video)

This may actually be it for one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history as Brett Favre has informed the Minnesota Vikings that he is officially retiring . Now this is Favre's third retirement, but it ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-08-03T17:04:57Z)

Album Review: Arcade Fire "The Suburbs"

The fundamental risk of writing a broad, expansive, literary concept album – think Pink Floyd's The Wall or Rush's 2112 – is that an band opens itself up to two layers of critique instead of just one ... (Source: U-Wire.com 2010-08-03T17:04:57Z)

ACLU: Boy Scouts shouldn't get discounted rates in Boulder Valley schools

Boy Scouts shouldn't be able to meet in Boulder's public schools at discounted rates because they openly discriminate against gays, according to the local chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union. Johanna ... (Source: Colorado Daily 2010-08-02T21:38:09Z)

2011 NFL Mock Draft: Who Goes to Your Team in the First Round?

Is there anything better than writing something sports-related, which involves blind speculation solely because people will read it? Ah, nothing like selling one's soul for the sake of circulation. Clearly, making a mock ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-03T20:32:32Z)

Ankle still ailing, Brett Favre tells Vikings he won't be returning to play

MANKATO, Minn. — Brett Favre's spectacular stint with the Minnesota Vikings appears to be over. Favre has informed the Vikings he will not return to Minnesota for a second season, a person with knowledge of ... (Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal 2010-08-03T20:03:54Z)

FelCor Reports Second Quarter Results

Second Quarter Operating Results: Revenue per available room ("RevPAR") for our 83 consolidated hotels was $90.62, a 5.6% increase compared to the same period in 2009. Our RevPAR increase was driven by a 7 ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-08-03T20:32:32Z)

ACLU: Boy Scouts Shouldn't Get Discounted Rates In Schools Because They Discriminate ...

Boy Scouts shouldn't be able to meet in Boulder's public schools at discounted rates because they openly discriminate against gays, according to the local chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union. Johanna Blumenthal ... (Source: AlterNet 2010-08-03T19:28:07Z)

Shark sighting in Westport, Mass., bonus for Shark Week enthusiasts

The teen fisherman and his father were two miles off of Horseneck Beach in search of bluefish, when Josh saw the telltale fin. Cue the Jaws theme . The Boston Globe reported that Gonsalves at first thought the ... (Source: The Christian Science Monitor 2010-08-03T18:52:19Z)

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre

FILE - This Jan. 24, 2010, file photo shows Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre (4) being hit by New Orleans Saints linebacker Scott Fujita (55) and Anthony Hargrove during the fourth quarter of the NFC ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-03T17:19:16Z)

Rumors Are Flying About Brett Favre Retiring from the NFL (Again)

McNabb to Minnesota Vikings Rumors Seem like Conjecture from Donovan McNabb Fans Early off season rumors for the Minnesota Vikings have people talking about the possibility of Donovan McNabb going to a new ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-03T19:35:16Z)

Shark Week Shark Attack: Bite Shreds Woman's Arm in Florida

(August 3) -- It's Shark Week on the Discovery Channel, but on Monday morning the real-life shark drama was to be found at Mickler's Landing, Fla. That's where a middle aged woman was swimming offshore when she saw a 3 ... (Source: AOL News 2010-08-03T17:19:16Z)

Brett Favre says he will not return to Vikings, AP source says

MANKATO, MINN. — Brett Favre's spectacular stint with the Minnesota Vikings appears to be over. Favre has informed the Vikings he will not return to Minnesota for a second season, a person with knowledge of ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-08-03T19:20:57Z)

The pieces fall into place

All the pieces of the puzzle that unlock the unveiling of the first Lombardi Trophy in Minnesota are being drawn together this season for the Vikings. Brett Favre, the best quarterback to play the game, is ... (Source: Daily News 2010-07-29T20:16:59Z)

Pennsylvania woman recalls terror of shark attack at Mickler's Landing

As Kimberly Presser and her family made their way to Mickler's Landing Monday for a little beach time, Presser's 6-year-old son Alex expressed a fear of being attacked by a shark. "I remember telling my ... (Source: Florida Times-Union 2010-08-03T16:00:31Z)

Vikings' 'Big Pat' is slimmer at 324

When Pat Williams reported to training camp with the Minnesota Vikings, he proudly proclaimed that he was 18 pounds lighter than he was last year. MANKATO, Minn. — When Pat Williams reported to training camp with the ... (Source: Duluth News Tribune 2010-08-03T19:49:35Z)

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ray Edwards is focused on football after a ...

More Vikings Vikings' Brad Childress: Brett Favre has not told me he's retiring Favre frenzy in full roar: What others are saying about the Vikings Brett Favre's fill-ins at quarterback in familiar position at ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-08-03T19:49:35Z)

Shark Bites Pennsylvania Woman At Jacksonville Area Beach

Jacksonville, FL, United States (AHN) - In what may be the third shark bite in northeast Florida in the past two months, a woman was bitten Monday by a 4- to 5-foot shark off Mickler's Landing. The woman, Kimberly ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-08-03T19:35:16Z)

CD Review: Arcade Fire

Arcade Fire's third album, "The Suburbs," makes progressive art-rock a pleasure. Many albums by its peers are easier to admire rather than like, but this Canadian indie-rock band fronted by the husband-and-wife duo ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-08-03T16:36:19Z)

Happy new Arcade Fire record release day

The Arcade Fire got big fast. Probably not as fast as it feels to most of us, but fast. One day there was "Funeral," and it was great. Then there was "Neon Bible," and it was pretty great. And now there's "The ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-08-03T20:32:32Z)

The Arcade Fire: 'The Suburbs'

It's easy enough to see how someone jonesing for an Arcade Fire backlash would mistake "The Suburbs" for an overreaching, self-important mess. It is a concept album weighing in at more than 60 minutes, after ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-08-03T19:42:26Z)

ACLU: Boy Scouts shouldn't get discount in Boulder Valley schools

Boy Scouts shouldn't be able to meet in Boulder's public schools at discounted rates because they openly discriminate against gays, according to the local chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union. Johanna ... (Source: Daily Camera 2010-08-03T08:00:55Z)

It won't Surprise Vikings Coach Brad Childress "One Way or Another" if Favre ...

Whether or not quarterback Brett Favre retires, it won't come as a shock to Vikings head coach Brad Childress. "It wouldn't surprise me one way or another," said Childress less than an hour ago at the ... (Source: The National Sports Review 2010-08-03T19:35:16Z)

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