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Deals of the Hour / October 23, 2010, 3:39 am

Days and Nights of a Thousand Screams

it will offer "thrills by day, fright by night" entertainment. "Professor Slither's Creepy Critters," with a show of snakes and lizards, is a daytime option. Two outdoor "terror trails" are part of "fright by night," which begins at 5:30 ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-23T10:35:24Z)

Levi Johnston unsure if he's with Democrats or GOP

although he didn't offer specifics. Palin, the Republican vice presidential nominee in 2008, served as mayor of Wasilla from 1996-2002. She was elected governor in 2006. Johnston says the appearance on Maher's HBO show would be his last interview for a while. (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-23T10:28:14Z)

Butkus, Sayers decry dangerous shots by today's defensive players

and you're willing to do whatever it takes to win the ballgame.'' The Redskins are 3-3, but McNabb is encouraged by the direction of his new team. ''I enjoy the fact that the team's coming together,'' he said. ''We have that common goal, guys are working ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-10-23T10:35:24Z)

Knicks must wait for 'Melo

Anthony should be willing to do a sign-and-trade deal. Unless the new Collective Bargaining Agreement is radically changed, Anthony will benefit by gaining an extra year on a pact. The Nuggets also feel there is legitimate hope that after a successful season, (Source: New York Post 2010-10-23T10:35:24Z)

Genzyme Corp. says it's worth billions more than Sanofi offer

Based on the factors Sanofi Aventis SA used to calculate its $69-a-share offer, Genzyme's new 2011 earnings estimates value it at $89 a share, or $22.7 billion, the company said during an investors gathering at the Plaza Hotel. Henri A. Termeer, (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-23T10:13:55Z)

Files: Iraqi deaths higher than US count

and WikiLeaks declined to offer any details about them. The 391,831 documents date from the start of 2004 to Jan. 1, 2010, providing a ground-level view of the war written mostly by low-ranking officers in the field. The dry reports, full of military ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-23T10:21:05Z)

SEC down? Ever heard of a shift in power?

you can't discount how they get there because I think anyone can manage to win one game after 6-7 scrub scrimmage matches and a month or so to prepare to play a bowl game in your home state (or very close to it). However, the most important thing in my ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-23T10:06:46Z)

U.S. Announces $2B In Aid To Pakistan

We do not know what greater evidence to offer than the blood of our people," he said. "Madame Secretary, we are determined to win this fight," Qureshi said, adding that Pakistan would "not allow any space to terrorists on its territory." Friday's ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-23T10:28:14Z)

Last Minute Storming Laps from the Red Bulls Lock out Korea's First Front Row

Vettel, Hamilton and Massa looked OK, but didn't really challenge Alonso on their first attempts. The second run was certainly more exciting. Alonso went faster still and looked to have pole in the bag, but Vettel and Webber were both still out and racing. (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-10-23T10:35:24Z)

Council candidate discloses brushes with law

but nobody else is willing to do it," he says. Actually, four others are vying for three seats, including three incumbents, but it's true that none have such a distinctive platform. "As far as slashing employees, I'd pretty much get rid of all of them if I ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-23T10:13:55Z)

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