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Deals of the Hour / September 1, 2010, 4:39 pm

Missing snake that had zoo on edge found dead

ATLANTA -- Residents and visitors to Atlanta's Grant Park can relax. The rattlesnake missing from the quarantine section of the reptile building since Friday was found dead over the weekend, its identity ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-08-31T00:18:13Z)

Delonte West Coming Back To Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics have signed free agent Delonte West. Though West was drafted by the Celtics in the 2004 NBA Draft, he was traded to Seattle in 2007 along with Wally Szczerbiak for Ray Allen. In 2008, Seattle ... (Source: WBZ-TV 2010-09-01T20:48:15Z)

Dow index boosted by U.S., overseas growth reports

(AP) — Stocks jumped Wednesday after surprisingly strong growth in U.S. and Chinese manufacturing allayed some of the worries that had been building over the global economy in recent weeks. The Dow Jones ... (Source: Crain's Chicago Business 2010-09-01T18:17:56Z)

Muslims in Murfreesboro!

Our Readers Who Comment are having a field day with the discovery that anti-Muslim concern is not just the province of sophisticated New Yorkers but also of those who reside in the Nashville suburb of Murfreesboro ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-23T13:13:38Z)

Zoo Atlanta Issues Public Apology for Snake Incident

ATLANTA -- Zoo Atlanta president and CEO Raymond King released a statement Tuesday afternoon, apologizing to zoo guests and their neighbors in the Grant Park community, regarding the escape of a ... (Source: WXIA 11 Alive 2010-08-31T21:32:23Z)

New Predatory Dinosaur Discovery in Romania

Romania is not known for it's dinosaurs, which makes this find particularly interesting. Called a 'stocky dragon', the creature was probably 6 to 7 feet tall and had a thicker build than a Velociraptor. Both were ... (Source: RIGHTPUNDITS.COM 2010-08-31T11:59:43Z)

Feds investigating Tennessee mosque site fire

Federal investigators are examining evidence from the scene of a possible arson at a mosque building site in suburban Nashville, authorities said, while the organization behind the project say it is on the defensive ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-30T17:01:33Z)

American, American Eagle offers discount to Mexicana customers

American Airlines and American Eagle late Monday afternoon announced discounts for Mexicana customers whose trips have been disrupted by Mexicana's Saturday groundings. Here are some of the conditions: * The carriers ... (Source: Dallas Morning News (blog) 2010-08-30T23:06:38Z)

Source: JPMorgan Chase halting proprietary trading

BOSTON (AP) — JPMorgan Chase & Co. is shutting down its proprietary trading desks and eliminating around 80 jobs to comply with new restrictions on investment banks, a source familiar with the situation said on Tuesday ... (Source: Stamford Advocate 2010-08-30T23:56:44Z)

Stocks start strong in September; Dow climbs 250 points

NEW YORK — Stocks jumped today after surprisingly strong growth in U.S. and Chinese manufacturing allayed some of the worries that had been building over the global economy in recent weeks. The new ... (Source: Poughkeepsie Journal 2010-09-01T18:10:46Z)

Source: JPMorgan Chase closing proprietary trading desks to comply with new law

BOSTON (AP) — A source familiar with the situation says JPMorgan Chase & Co. is shutting down its proprietary trading desks and eliminating dozens of jobs to comply with new restrictions on investment banks ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-31T21:32:23Z)

Coliseum hiring help for season

Memorial Coliseum has scheduled a two-day job fair next week to fill 50 to 75 seasonal jobs for the upcoming sports, concert and trade-show season. The Coliseum announced Tuesday that applications for part ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-09-01T21:31:12Z)

New predatory dinosaur discovery in Romania! What dinosaur is it compared to?

Romania has a new predatory dinosaur discovery! Researchers in Romania made a new fossils discovery of a new predatory dinosaur. The new dinosaur discovered was a stout dragon that lurked the land of ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-08-31T15:13:00Z)

Dow finishes the day up 255 points

NEW YORK — Stocks jumped Wednesday after surprisingly strong growth in U.S. and Chinese manufacturing allayed some of the worries that had been building over the global economy in recent weeks. The Dow ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-09-01T20:48:15Z)

Lawmaker: July 2011 too soon to start leaving Afghanistan

WASHINGTON - Just back from a nine-day trip to the world's trouble spots, Rep. Brian Baird, D-Wash., said Tuesday that despite progress, plans to start reducing U.S. troop levels in Afghanistan next summer ... (Source: Olympian 2010-08-31T21:25:14Z)

American Offers Discount to Stranded Mexicana Passengers

Alfredo Estrella/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Stranded passengers wait for information at the international airport in Mexico City. American Airlines and its regional affiliate, American Eagle ... (Source: New York Times (blog) 2010-08-31T18:40:35Z)

Guard Delonte West returning to Celtics

Delonte West is returning to the Boston Celtics. The team announced Wednesday that it has signed the 6-foot-3 guard, who was suspended for the first 10 games of the 2010-11 season after pleading guilty to ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-09-01T21:09:43Z)

Baird visits hot spots, gives report

WASHINGTON – Just back from a nine-day trip to the world's trouble spots, Rep. Brian Baird said Tuesday that the situation in Iraq remains fragile and that even though the U.S. combat role there has ... (Source: Bellingham Herald 2010-09-01T07:40:50Z)

In Murfreesboro, Tenn.: Church 'Yes,' Mosque 'No'

When the congregation of Grace Baptist Church held services in its new building last month, no protesters marched outside to mark the occasion. It's doubtful that protesters will gather later this month ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-21T15:24:51Z)

New predator dinosaur found in Romania with 2 deadly ripping claws on each foot

WASHINGTON — Around 70 million years ago a stocky dragon stalked what is now Romania. A new type of dinosaur similar to the frightening Velociraptor — but with two sharp claws on each foot instead of just one ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-08-30T21:12:06Z)

Zoo Atlanta workers scour Grant Park searching for escaped tiger rattlesnake

ATLANTA (AP) — A spokeswoman for Zoo Atlanta says a rattlesnake that escaped quarantine over the weekend could be in the same building where it got out. Keisha N. Hines says the venomous tiger rattlesnake, which ... (Source: WHNT-TV 2010-08-29T15:29:41Z)

Buzz Is Building As Seminoles Lock In On Samford

Tallahassee, FL - Florida State's preparation for Saturday's opener against Samford continued Tuesday afternoon with a 2 ½-hour practice that first-year coach Jimbo Fisher described as solid. "They're just ... (Source: WCTV 2010-09-01T02:18:43Z)

UPDATE: Police kill Discovery Channel HQ gunman, free 3 hostages

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) -- Police say the gunman who took three people hostage at the Discovery Channel network's programming has died after they shot him. All three hostages escaped safely. Police spent ... (Source: WZZM 13 2010-09-01T23:11:25Z)

Yellow Jackets begin 2010 campaign against Bulldogs

The reigning ACC Champion Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will open the 2010 season in front of a packed crowd at Bobby Dodd Stadium when they host the South Carolina State Bulldogs this weekend. In just his ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-09-01T16:52:02Z)

Baird visits trouble spots, reports on what he saw

WASHINGTON – Just back from a nine-day trip to the world's trouble spots, Rep. Brian Baird said Tuesday that the situation in Iraq remains fragile and that even though the U.S. combat role there has ... (Source: Olympian 2010-09-01T07:05:03Z)

Fisher begins reign in Tallahassee as FSU opens year against Samford

The Jimbo Fisher era in Tallahassee begins this weekend, as the 20th-ranked Florida State Seminoles open up their 2010 football season against the Samford Bulldogs. Legendary coach Bobby Bowden's reign at ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-09-01T16:52:02Z)

LIVE VIDEO: Police Talking to Gunman Inside Discovery Channel Building

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) -- Police in suburban Washington say they're talking with a gunman who has taken hostages at the headquarters of the Discovery Channel networks. Montgomery County Police Chief Thomas Manger ... (Source: WGRZ TV 2010-09-01T21:02:34Z)

Celtics bring back Delonte West

The Boston Celtics have signed free agent guard Delonte West. Terms of the deal were not released, but the Boston Herald reports it is a non-guaranteed contract for the upcoming season. West was an ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-09-01T21:16:53Z)

American Airlines help customers affected by Mexicana Airlines service suspension

American Airlines and its regional affiliate, American Eagle , announced that they are assisting customers affected by oneworld partner, Mexicana Airlines` decision to cease operations indefinitely. Mexicana filed ... (Source: TravelDailyNews.com 2010-09-01T07:19:22Z)

Police: Gunman at Discovery Channel

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) - Police in Maryland say a gunman is inside the Discovery Channel building in the Washington suburbs. Footage from WJLA-TV showed police SUVs and cruisers with their lights on ... (Source: WOOD 2010-09-01T17:56:27Z)

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