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Evacuations start as US braces for Hurricane Earl Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:53AMUS authorities ordered the evacuation Wednesday of thousands of tourists and residents in North Carolina as Hurricane Earl, the strongest Atlantic storm of 2010, wreaked havoc on Labor Day holiday plans.
Onehunga's foreshore, for sure Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:52AMA joint effort to transform the Onehunga foreshore.
Tawi-Tawi reveals tourism potentials Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:51AMBONGAO, Tawi-Tawi – The provincial government of Tawi-Tawi will showcase its various interesting tourist destinations and tourism potentials during the celebration of the province’s 37th founding anniversary dubbed “Kamahardikaan” which is scheduled from September 25 to 27, this year. According to Tawi-Tawi Gov. Sadikul Sahali, the anniversary celebration is the most appropriate time to showcase ...
Gloucester issues urgent beach advisory due to dangerous currents Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:50AMDue to dangerous rip tides and conditions at Gloucester beaches, the mayor has issued a warning for bathers to be careful while swimming.
Man dies after being swept out to sea in Gloucester; city issues beach warning Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:49AMA recreational fisherman died Tuesday after he was knocked off the rocks and swept to sea during the afternoon high tide, the same day Gloucester issued an urgent beach advisory.
Hurricane Earl watched nervously at Jersey Shore Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:38AMJERSEY SHORE — Shore officials are keeping a close eye on forecast models that show Hurricane Earl speeding northeast past New Jersey Friday, and thus avoiding a worst-case scenario: the evacuation of beach resorts at the start of a crowded Labor Day weekend.
SAHS grad hits Hollywood with 'Valentine's Day' Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:33AMCyrus Moslemi still holds the 50-meter freestyle record for the Stillwater Area High School swim team.
Slideshow forecast: What to expect at the beaches Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:32AMA hurricane warning is in effect for the North Carolina coast as Hurricane Earl churns in the Atlantic. At noon Wednesday, Earl was 725 miles south-southeast of Cape Hatteras, moving northwest at 17 mph. The current forecast track puts Earl off the coast of North Carolina as a category 3 storm with sustained winds of 125 mph. Hurricane-force winds (75+ mph) extend 60 miles outside of the eye ...
COLUMN: Blessin’ Destin: God spared our wonderful city by the sea Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:28AMMy wife, grown family and grandchildren have vacationed in Destin for many years. There are so many fond memories associated with Destin and the surrounding neighborhoods that it is no wonder it has grown to be like a second home for us. Just the...
Dutch free Yemenis accused of terror plot Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:27AMMEN had been arrested amid fears they were conducting a dry run for an airline terror attack.
Latest on Hurricane Earl from the National Hurricane Center Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:48AMSubmitted by Scott Pickey on Wed, 09/01/2010 - 9:31am. READ MORE: ...LARGE HURRICANE EARL MOVING NORTHWESTWARD EAST OF THE CENTRAL BAHAMAS... .AREAS AFFECTED...
Dangerous surf warnings in effect Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:46AMA rip current risk remains in effect from 8 a.m. Wednesday morning through this evening, according to the National Weather Service.
Travel Picks: 10 top romantic hotels Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:44AMLONDON—In need of a romantic break, but don’t know where to go? Boutique hotel connoisseurs Mr & Mrs Smith (www.mrandmrssmith.com) play Cupid with a hand-picked selection of 10 of the most seductive stays worldwide.
SEAIR special airfares for Batanes, Boracay, Tablas Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:42AMSoutheast Asian Airlines (SEAIR) will offer a "Buy 1, Take 1" Batanes roundtrip promo and up to 75 percent off on Boracay and Tablas roundtrip tickets at the 21st Philippine Travel Mart (PTM) Sale on September 3-5, 2010 at Booths 108-109, SM Megatrade Halls in SM Megamall.
Orphaned sea lion pups find a home at Brookfield Zoo Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:41AMDuo not on public display because youngest refuses to swim Two foundling sea lion pups, abandoned by their mothers immediately after their births at a popular San Francisco tourist attraction, have a new home at Brookfield Zoo.
SURF REPORT: Today's beach conditions Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:40AMOCEAN CITY Winds: SSE at 2 mph Waves: 3-4 feet Water temperature: 78 degrees High tide: 1:16 p.m. Low tide: 8:08 p.m. Surfing beaches: 87th and 18th streets and inlet — Source: Surfline.com, OceanCitySurfReport.com
Vancouver park smoking ban takes effect Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:38AMSmoking is now banned at all properties under the jurisdiction of the Vancouver Park Board.
California legislators race through waning hours of session Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:37AMDueling budget proposals went nowhere, key environmental bills were headed to the wire and a number of bills pushed by corporate sponsors met surprising defeats.
Australian icon seeks higher NZ profile Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:37AMSydney businessman Leslie Janusz Hooker, nicknamed LJ, is accustomed to being introduced as LJ Hooker.But people are often surprised, he says. "They expect to meet someone in his 70s. I'm 40. I say that yes, [the original] LJ...
Jersey shore rip currents keep swimmers at bay Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:32AMTRENTON — Many New Jersey beaches remained closed for swimming on Sunday, as Hurricane Danielle continued to spawn rough waves and rip currents.
Middleborough halts evening activities over EEE concerns Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:19AMBy Sean Teehan, Globe Correspondent The town of Middleborough cancelled or rescheduled all outside activities from dusk until dawn following the detection of Eastern equine encephalitis virus in a local man, a release from the town said. I have requested...
Singapore's bet on casinos paying off Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:12AMSINGAPORE: Singapore's massive bet on two casino resorts is already paying off after the number of arrivals in a single month crossed the one million mark for the first time in July, analysts said.
Probe into Darwin detention centre fire Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 10:52AMPOLICE will study CCTV footage following yesterday's riot at a Darwin immigration detention centre to determine if charges will be laid.
Toddler shot dead by Thai insurgents Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 10:42AMBOY shot and killed by group of suspected insurgents in Thailand's violent south.
Surfer Dies in Rough Atlantic Waters, Florida Officials Say Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 10:42AMCentral Florida officials say rip currents and rough waters caused by hurricanes churning in the Atlantic have claimed the life of one surfer.
New in Business Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 10:27AMSport Fit Athletics trains kids, adults
Fla. officials say 1 surfer dies in rough Atlantic Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 10:27AMCentral Florida officials say rip currents and rough waters caused by hurricanes churning in the Atlantic have claimed the life of one surfer. Central Florida officials say rip currents and rough waters caused by hurricanes churning in the Atlantic have claimed the life of one surfer.
Sauble Mouth Park Beach safe for swimming Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 10:16AMThe Sudbury & District Health Unit has removed the warning signs it posted Aug. 20, advising against swimming at Sauble Mouth Park Beach in Massey.[...]
Off-duty nurses' quick response saved drowning teen Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 5:54PMPORT COLBORNE — Quick thinking by two off-duty nurses saved the life of a 17-year-old Thursday afternoon. The Windsor teen was swimming in Lake Erie at Sherkston Shores when she appeared to have been overcome by waves and a strong undertow, Niagara Regional Police said in a press release.[...]
Lifeguards spread safety message Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 5:54PMAlthough summer is coming to an end, lifeguard instructors at the Archie Dillon Sportsplex are still working to ensure safety stays front and centre.[...]
CEO realized success on own terms Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 5:40PMCEO realized success on own terms
Early rains hampered summer swimming at beaches Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 5:40PMEarly summer rains and hot weather caused the city to post unsafe for swimming signs on municipal beaches more often this year. Lakeside, Municipal and Jones beaches were not safe for swimmers more often than they were last year because the weather was heaven for bacteria.[...]
Off-duty nurses saved drowning teen Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 5:40PMPORT COLBORNE — It was the quick thinking of two off-duty nurses that saved the life of a 17-year-old Thursday afternoon.[...]
Two Australians killed in action Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 5:35PMTWO Australian soldiers have been killed and two wounded by an explosive device in Afghanistan.
Nation starts voting Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 5:17PMAUSTRALIANS have started casting their votes in the federal election.
Looking for oil? Try Gulf Shores' West Beach, where tarballs have sat since June Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 5:10PMViewed from the 1200 block of West Beach Boulevard a swath of beach immediately south of the dune line that ranges from 10 to 15 yards wide is coated with tarballs as far as the eye can see in both directions. In places the sticky, staining bits are as thick as gravel on a driveway.
Howard says Coalition back from the dead Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 5:08PMTONY Abbott has brought the Coalition back from the dead and deserves to win today's election, former prime minister John Howard says.
Community rallies to help find Lucas Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 4:52PMThe disappearance of preschooler Lucas Ward has "ripped at the heart" of the Juken New Zealand in Gisborne.
Oil capped, but economic pain spreading Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 2:18AMWhile BP's runaway well may finally be capped and oil is disappearing from the Gulf of Mexico, Dean Blanchard's shrimp scales are still idle.
Rare 'princess' turtle returns to Malaysia after 32 years Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 2:12AMKUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13, 2010 (AFP) - A leatherback turtle has made a surprise return to a Malaysian beach after 32 years, a report said Friday, hailed as a "miracle" by conservationists and renewing hopes for the endangered species.
Earlsferry - Rainfall causes wave of pollution Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 2:12AMWET weather seems to be the cause of a bout of raw sewage pollution which blighted Earlsferry beach. (10/08/2010 10:08:36)
Big brawl at little league Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 2:10AMA post-game brawl during the Canadian Senior Little League Championship sent an elderly woman to hospital and left coaches, fans and tournament organizers in dismay.
My experience of The Canadian Way Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 2:10AMNick Duxbury's article The Canadian Way brought back memories. During the summer of 2002 I headed off to the west coast of Canada with my backpack and a work visa with the intention of getting a job for the summer.
Iroquois Students Honor WWII Soldiers in Normandy Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 2:10AMJuly 9, 2010 was a sun-drenched day in northern France. For 50 students, teachers, and parents from Iroquois High School, it was a day they will not soon forget. On that day, the students of Iroquois visited and paid homage to one of the most somber and important locations in American history. At the American Cemetery near Omaha Beach in Normandy, France, the students honored their nation’s past ...
Obama family taking solidarity vacation to Gulf Coast Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 2:05AMWASHINGTON, Aug 12, 2010 (AFP) - President Barack Obama is to travel to Florida's Gulf Coast this weekend for a family trip intended to show solidarity with a region struggling in the wake of a massive oil spill.
Cleanup Crews Remove Oil Washed Ashore by Storm in Mobile Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 2:03AMCleanup crews responded immediately to oily material deposited by Wednesday’s storm surge on a 1,000-foot long by 10-foot wide area of Gulf State Park in Alabama.
Heat advisory continues Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 2:01AMThe dog days are absolutely howling, with heat and humidity combining to produce miserable and potentially dangerous conditions. The National Weather Service on Thursday issued a heat advisory for the area until 7 tonight, with afternoon temperatures expected to be in the lower 90s again this afternoon and heat index values expected to reach between 100 and 105 degrees.
Oil spill: BP well may not need 'bottom kill' Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 2:01AMBP may not need a relief well to drill into the bottom of its ruptured Gulf of Mexico well if a test shows last week's top kill has worked.
Florida's response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill reaches day 100 Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 3:40AMTALLAHASSEE – Aug. 7 marked the 100th day of activation for the Florida State Emergency Response Team’s response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident. For more than three months, Florida emergency response officials have focused on maximizing response efforts and minimizing impacts associated with this disaster.
Cool temperatures heat up fishing Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 3:29AMDr. Bogus In a recent fishing report I implored someone, anyone, to do something about the weather.