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Nation Briefs Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 1:06AMON THE GULF OF MEXICO (AP) - Investigators now may be able to answer the most elusive question since a rig explosion unleashed the massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill more than four months ago, as they get a close-up view of a key piece of equipment for the first time.
Helping others is in his blood Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:04AMIf dedication were one of the seven virtues, Kees Tiekstra would be doubly virtuous in his dedication to diligence, a true virtue.[...]
Using a kayak for fishing is not a new idea Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:12AMWhile some might classify fishing from a non-motorized craft such as a kayak or canoe as a new fad, a quick look at Indian and Eskimo history shows this type of angling pre-dates modern boats by many centuries.
Boaters, get ready for Hurricane Earl Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:40AMIf you haven’t already started preparing for the coming of Hurricane Earl you are late. Even if this storm only skirts the East Coast it could still cause significant damage, so whether you have to improve your docking or mooring setup or haul it out, you should be doing...
Powerful Earl unnerving East Coast residents Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:52PMFrom North Carolina north to the Canadian Maritimes, coastal residents began bracing for a Labor Day weekend with gusty winds, nasty seas and potential evacuations if Hurricane Earl ventures too close for comfort.
Search for Lowell man is called off Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:01AMNARRAGANSETT, R.I. -- The Coast Guard probed more than 1,200 square miles of ocean before calling off a search yesterday for a 25-year-old Lowell man who jumped into the surf in an attempt to save family members a day earlier.
Spend Your Labor Day Weekend at North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:30PMNorth Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher Has Something for Everyone By Emily Jones Kure Beach, NC - Labor Day always signifies the "official" end to summer. But the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher's indoor and outdoor programs continues. We have something for everyone - whether it's behind the scenes or in the salt marsh. Pre-registration for programs is required and can be made by calling ...
Pro-coal group adds new twist to coal controversy Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:48PMBy Queville To KOTA KINABALU: The controversial proposal to build Sabah's first coal-fired power plant has taken a new twist with the arrival of a new pro-coal pressure group, the People's Assembly Action Committee (PAAC). The newly formed pro-coal lobby has incurred the wrath of anti coal-fired power plant coalition, Green SURF (Sabah Unite to Re-Power the Future), for claiming that the people ...
Governor General Announces the Awarding of 17 Decorations for Bravery Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:51PMOTTAWA, ONTARIO-- (Marketwire - Aug. 27, 2010) - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, announced today the awarding of two Stars of Courage and 15 Medals of Bravery . The recipients will be invited to receive their decorations at a ceremony to be held at a later date.
Governor General Announces the Awarding of 17 Decorations for Bravery Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:41PMOTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 08/27/10) - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaelle Jean, Governor General of Canada, announced today the awarding of two Stars of Courage and 15 Medals of Bravery. The recipients will be invited to receive their decorations at a ceremony to be held at a later date. The Decorations for Bravery were created in 1972 to recognize people who risked their lives to ...
Migrants turn to the sea to enter U.S. illegally Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:53AMThe speedboat is about three miles offshore when a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent cuts the engine to drift on the current in quiet darkness, hoping for the telltale signs of immigrant smuggling — a motor’s whirr or sulfur exhaust fumes.
Migrants use sea to enter U.S. illegally Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 3:28AMSAN DIEGO (AP) -- The speedboat is about three miles offshore when a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent cuts the engine to drift on the current in quiet darkness, hoping for the telltale signs of immigrant smuggling -- a motor's whirr or
Migrants turn to the sea to enter U.S. illegally Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:36AMSAN DIEGO (AP) — The speedboat is about three miles offshore when a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent cuts the engine to drift on the current in quiet darkness, hoping for the telltale signs of immigrant smuggling — sulfur fumes or a motor's whirr.
Illegal Immigrants Try The Sea To Enter US Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:26AMThis is a new frontier for illegal immigrants entering the United States.
Migrants turn to the sea to enter US illegally Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 5:58PMSAN DIEGO (AP) — The speedboat is about three miles offshore when a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent cuts the engine to drift on the current in quiet darkness, hoping for the telltale signs...
Migrants turn to the sea to enter U.S. illegally Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:54PMThe speedboat is about three miles offshore when a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent looks for the telltale signs of immigrant smuggling — a motor's whirr or sulfur exhaust fumes. U.S. Customs and Border Protection - United States - Illegal immigration - Business - US-Mexico Border
Migrants turn to sea to enter U.S. illegally Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:33PMSea interdictions and arrests have spiked year-over-year for three years in the United States.
Documentary premieres at Garden Theater Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 6:58AMDudley Whitman has been waiting for more than 60 years to see the Hawaiian adventure documentary he and his brother Bill filmed, up on the big screen.
Sunken 'vessels of opportunity' Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 6:05AMCommunication woes, scammers marred BP's plan to employ gulf watermen in spill cleanup efforts. BP - Environment - Oil spill - Spill Containment and Remediation - Energy
Early cleanup efforts of gulf oil spill marred by communication woes, scammers Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 11:00PMPASCAGOULA, MISS. -- Johnny Ray Harris hunted for oil in the gulf near his home for 45 days straight, radioing in coordinates to cleanup crews when he spotted large, inky patches floating in the choppy waters. Oil spill - Environment - Energy - Petroleum in the Environment - Spill Containment and Remediation
Gone fishin’ Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 9:03AMIt might seem that owning a business related to the sport one loves would be 100 percent fun and stress-free, 100 percent of the time. Rick Hale, the owner of Rick’s Bait, Tackle and Marine in Jacksonville Beach, says it’s not, but it’s pretty close.
Living Frugal: But Will It Make You Happy Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 10:22AMA two-bedroom apartment. Two cars. Enough wedding china to serve two dozen people. Yet Tammy Strobel wasn’t happy. Working as a project manager with an investment management firm in Davis, Calif., and making about $40,000 a year, she was, as she put it, caught in the “work-spend treadmill.” So one day she stepped off. Inspired [...]
Catch a wave in Wyoming Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 7:50AMA surfboard atop a vehicle, 700 miles from the nearest ocean, is your first clue that the surf's up in Wyoming.
Spending doesn’t necessarily mean happiness Sunday, August 8, 2010 @ 11:37PMCaught in the “work-spend treadmill,” Tammy Strobel wasn't happy, so she began giving belongings to charity.
But Will It Make You Happy? Sunday, August 8, 2010 @ 4:25AMHow you spend has a greater effect on your happiness than how much you spend, researchers say.
Fading summer: For Gulf businesses, season a lost cause Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 4:33PMORANGE BEACH -- A stack of business cards for tourists sits on a countertop beside the cash register at Zeke's Marina on the Alabama shore. Beside it sits another stack, advertising mental health counseling for locals.
Oil spill: 2010 is lost summer Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 11:01AMTourism continues to lag because of the specter of oil this year.
Fading Summer Is Lost Cause For Gulf Businesses Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 3:24AMSpill brings depressing end to a discouraging tourist season for resort towns.
This Summer’s Hamptons: Hot Spots of the Season Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 5:13PMAs weekenders settle in for the remaining month or so of summer revelry, the Hamptons’ hot spots and hot trends are beginning to reveal themselves.
Depressing summer for Gulf businesses Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 11:23AMThe oil well that blew off Louisiana has created a depressing summer for business owners along the coast of Alabama and Florida Pahandle.
Summer is lost cause for Gulf businesses Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 10:13AMA stack of business cards for tourists sits on a countertop beside the cash register at Zeke's Marina on the Alabama shore. Beside it sits another stack, advertising mental health counseling for locals. Alabama - Business - Mental health - Advertising - Health
For Gulf businesses, fading summer is a lost cause Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 10:01AM(AP:ORANGE BEACH, Ala.) A stack of business cards for tourists sits on a countertop beside the cash register at Zeke's Marina on the Alabama shore. Beside it sits another stack, advertising mental health counseling for locals.
For Gulf Businesses, Fading Summer Is Lost Cause Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 6:50AMIt's been a depressing summer for business owners along the coasts of Alabama and the Florida Panhandle.
National News More>> Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 5:14AMHair nets and hollandaise? Lunch ladies going gourmet as nation focuses on better school food More>>
For Gulf businesses, fading summer is a lost cause Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 4:53AMOil or no oil, rest of summer will do little to save Ala., Fla. beach business
Oil spill Day 100: The Gulf disaster, day by day Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 5:11AMWhat started as a fatal explosion some about 65 miles offshore in the Gulf of Mexico became the nation's largest oil spill.
Myrtle 'dead zones' stir worries Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 11:19PMMYRTLE BEACH -- In the mid-August heat, fishermen began pulling in flounder after flounder on Springmaid Pier. But the fish weren't fighting. Susan Libes could see bottom- dwelling flounder in the surf below the pier.
Giant Clam in peril in Phuket waters Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 11:59PMPHUKET: Fisheries experts are trying to find ways to culture hardier types of giant clams in order to make the huge mollusks better able to cope with rising sea temperatures, the state-run Thai News A...
Community Calendar Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 4:45AMDeadline for items for the Community Calendar is Wednesday at noon two weeks before desired publication date. Send information on fund-raisers, clubs, lectures, community events, reunions and support groups to Community Calendar, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; Fax (847) 486-7495; or e-mail to jmolitor@pioneerlocal.com. There is no charge for ...
South Sports and Recreation: St. Joseph's Episcopal School raised more than $2,500 at its fishing to Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 10:07AMSouth Sports and Recreation: St. Joseph's Episcopal School raised more than $2,500 at its fishing to
Ocean Front Park moving closer to fruition in Kure Beach Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 10:38PMA couple of baby steps were taken Tuesday night to bring plans for Kure Beach's Ocean Front Park closer to reality.
Restored Westport Lifesaving Station opens its doors Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 6:11PMThe old boat garage, once topped by a dormer and made into a residence, has been restored. The adjacent building, once a clam shack, among other things, has been gutted and its walls are now adorned by old fishing rods, lures and other gear. The Westport Life Saving Station, at the entrance to Gooseberry Island, now stands as a reminder of the town’s seafaring past.
Blue crabs have been plentiful at the Jersey Shore Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 2:22PMTechnically, they are not fish, but blue claw crabs make up a rather large portion of the salt water activity here at the Jersey shore. Therefore, it is a pleasure to let you know that crabbing this season has been very good.
Be a Good Sport During the 2010 Summer Holidays With Haven's Fun Filled Sporting Activities Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 12:07AMHEMEL HEMPSTEAD, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - July 16, 2010) - So much sport and so few victories! Britain might not score on the world scene but Haven Holidays are a winner with families!!
Be a Good Sport During the 2010 Summer Holidays With Haven's Fun Filled Sporting Activities Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 12:00AMHEMEL HEMPSTEAD, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - 07/16/10) - So much sport and so few victories! Britain might not score on the world scene but Haven Holidays are a winner with families!! Children on Haven parks score highly with plenty of choice and plenty of action. And Mums and Dads can score too during the upcoming summer holidays - because lots of sporting activities are included in the ...
Channel crossing and dream chasing Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 10:40AMPaddling the 32-mile Ka'iwi channel from Molokai to Oahu is grueling enough, but for California's Jeff Denholm and Hawaii's Mark Matheson, who will be participating in the Molokai-2-Oahu World Championship of Paddleboarding on July 25, the race presents its own unique challenges. Denholm will be paddling...
BP: New Cap Installed, Further Tests Ahead Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 7:01AMBetter Cap in Place on Oil Giant's Undersea Gusher; Device Could Capture All New Oil by End of Week.
Gulf Coast Holds Breath as BP Tests New Well Cap Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 8:10PMBP Tries to Hold Expectations in Check, but New Seal Could Capture All Leaking Oil until Relief Wells are Complete
Gulf Holds Breath as BP Tests New Well Cap Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 6:30PMBP Tries to Hold Expectations in Check, but New Seal Could Capture All Leaking Oil until Relief Wells are Complete Complete Coverage
Stocking a surf bag can aid fishing success Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 10:07PMThe fall run, when a surf fisher's fancy turns to thoughts of bluefish and bass fattening up for their coming migration south, is still a few months away.