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Older residents get special care Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:08AMIf you have a medical issue or physical disability, even a weak hurricane can turn into a catastrophe.
Three pulled from South Raccoon River late Saturday Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:49AMThree people were pulled from the South Raccoon River near Redfield Saturday night, Aug. 28, after their canoe hit rocks and flipped over.
Syracuse police investigate stabbing at center of downtown Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:40PMSyracuse, NY -- A male stabbing victim was being treated at a hospital early Saturday after an incident at South Salina and West Fayette streets in downtown Syracuse. Police had one person in custody following the incident, Sgt. Gary Bulinski...
South Shore residents anticipate Earl Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:49PMSCITUATE, Mass. -- Curiosity seekers ventured to beaches on the South Shore Friday night to catch some sign of Earl.
Park Ridge Health to serve as collection point for hurricane assistance Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:10PMHENDERSONVILLE — Park Ridge Health is partnering with Hearts With Hands to request assistance from the community for residents of the eastern coast of North Carolina, due to the impact of Hurricane Earl. Park Ridge Health is serving as the community collection point for Hearts With Hands for the Hendersonville, Fletcher and South Buncombe area.
Essex County Environmental Center sets fall activities Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:40PMThe Essex County Environmental Center, 621 Eagle Rock Ave., will hold the following ongoing clubs and activities throughout the fall months for both children and adults. Join them to take nature walks, canoe rides along the Passaic River, enter a photography contest or learn to make your own soap!
Some Propane Sold In Connecticut Deemed Unsafe Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:12PMDoes Not Contain Enough Odorant For Consumers To Detect A Leak Anyone who has purchased propane should exercise caution, warns the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, which is identifying and notifying companies that may have purchased propane lacking enough odorant to alert consumers to a leak.
Fast-Moving Hurricane Earl Causing Travel Problems Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:31PMWhile Earl may not be as big a threat as it was once thought to be, residents across the tri-state are still taking precautions – especially on Long Island.
Earl Weakening, But L.I. Residents Remain Wary Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:25PMIt’s not the powerful storm it started as, but Hurricane Earl is still packing quite a punch. Bands of heavy rains and dangerous surf have descended on the tri-state.
Maritimes residents brace for Earl's approach Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:05PMBatteries and flashlights are flying off the shelves in the Canada's Atlantic provinces as the east coast braces for Hurricane Earl's arrival Saturday.[...]
Tide gets higher as Nantucket residents stand by Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:49PMNANTUCKET, Mass. -- Waves continued to grow on Friday evening as Hurricane Earl approached Nantucket.
Emergency Shelters, How To Prepare For Earl Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:52PMHurricane Earl is expected to reach the waters off New England on Friday. According to WBZ meteorologists, by the time Earl reaches us, it will likely be a fast moving, Category 1 storm.
Florham Park officials keeping their eyes on Hurricane Earl Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:40PMFLORHAM PARK – While it’s too soon to augur how Hurricane Earl will impact the area, officials are keeping wary eyes upon it.
East End braces as Earl approaches Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:26PMAs Hurricane Earl sweeps toward what is apparently going to be a very close call with the East End, some local residents hunkered down and prepared for the worst, some saw the storm as an opportunity to do a little hurricane rubber necking and others seemed completely oblivious to anything other than the rain.
Some Propane Sold In Connecticut Does Not Contain Enough Odorant For Consumers To Detect A Leak Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:24PMSome propane sold in Connecticut and Massachusetts does not contain enough odorant to alert consumers to a propane leak. Anyone who's purchased propane should exercise caution, warns the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, which is identifying and notifying companies that may have purchased the propane.
Weakening Earl heads for Southern New England Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:17PMGov. Don Carcieri warns Rhode Islanders to beware of street and urban flooding as Hurricane Earl passes the region.
First Aid kits available from the Red Cross Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:14PMThe American Red Cross is selling portable First Aid kits and taking donations to help people who have suffered disasters get the kits.
Hurricane downgraded; still threatens the coast Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:18AMBEN HOGWOODMIKE SHUTAK
How to make your home safer this storm season Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:46AMSevere weather has been hitting all over the country, and now storm season is here with harsh storms, hurricanes and tornadoes bringing threats to homes and families.
Earl stirs up ocean of emotion at Shore Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:34AMThere was no calm before this storm called Earl.
Teenagers accused of stealing GPS devices Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:09AMCENTERVILLE — A pair of 19-year-old men walking near Old Stage Road at 2:30 yesterday morning and wearing dark sweatshirts with the hoods pulled over their heads drew the suspicion of a Barnstable police officer.
Hurricane Earl Makes Its Way North; Storm Watch Issued for Part of Suffolk County Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:20AMA tropical storm watch has been issued for northwestern Suffolk County as Hurricane Earl pushes further north. A tropical storm warning is in effect in New Jersey from Cape May to Middlesex County. The National Weather Service says winds over 39 miles per hour are expected within the next 48 hours. Heavy rains are expected as well. MTA spokesman Kevin Ortiz says the transit authority is ...
Weather forecast from Earl up in air Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:11AMNASHUA – In case of a hurricane, as with so much else, it pays to plan for the worst and hope for the best. That’s what state and local emergency officials are advising as they keep a careful eye on Hurricane Earl’s track up the Eastern Seaboard. For now, the storm is expected to reach North Carolina late today and then head northeast, away from the coast. But the storm’s “cone of uncertainty ...
Lively Living Aboard Congo's River-Bound 'Villages' Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:08AMTravel by water is the cheapest mode of transport in the Congo, and hundreds go by barge. From open-air ablutions and barter and trade on the water to the threat of rebel unrest, barge travel along the nearly 3,000-mile-long Congo River is full of activity punctuated just as often by delays. read...
Earl-y preparations Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:06AMMeteorologists and emergency management experts are now saying that Earl's final path — whether it stays 100 to 200 miles out to sea before heading to Canada or takes a more direct line at New England — will be determined with much more clarity by day's end.
Vacations, weddings in doubt as storm nears Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:36PMBrian Ahearn and his fiancée had their wedding plans set for Saturday. A poignant ceremony at Foster’s Pavilion at Rowes Wharf to be followed by a scenic reception aboard a yacht touring Boston Harbor, family members and friends from across the country toasting their marriage. Relationships - Boston Harbor - Rowes Wharf - Weddings - Wedding
Bay Staters 'poised and ready' for hurricane Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:27PMBay State businesses and homeowners are bracing for Hurricane Earl, but hoping the storm will veer off or weaken...
HUNTING WEST TEXAS 2010: Technology providing an array of new hunting tools Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:00AMGreen, yellow, orange and pink colors caught my eye when I visited local sporting goods stores recently. The bright colors drew me to specific products while I was looking for new products that could impact your outdoor experience. At the end of the day a specific pair of sunglasses and a new crossbow, in my opinion, were tied for the best new product. Of course, there were a few others that ...
The Signpost Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:10AM"I see you shiver with antici. . . . . . . .pation." A cult following of London origin, with its virginal sacrifices, fixations with rice and toast and numerous cross-dressing members, is alive and well in Salt Lake City.
On anniversary, evacuee in Fort Worth revisits nightmare of Katrina Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:50PMJ.T. Jones spent days in a hospital that was inundated with floodwaters.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum timeline: 1995-2010 Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:10PMThe Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum marks 15 years in business next month, preceded by more than a decade of prehistory. Then came exhibits devoted to everyone from John Lennon to Bruce Springsteen, the return of Alan Freed and a couple of induction ceremonies in Cleveland. Let's take a look back at the Rock Hall's long, strange trip.
I'll give you one chance! Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:03PMLast Friday, Aug. 20, around 5 a.m. a neighbor watched as you (two males) in a your white sedan were sneaking around with flashlights, shining them into my vehicles.
N.L. puffin patrol rescues chicks Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 5:42AMPuffin chicks on Newfoundland and Labrador's Avalon Peninsula in danger of having their young lives cut short are getting a little help from the Puffin Patrol.
Good News: These teens spent their summer learning to bust data Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 4:53AMThey could have spent their summer honing their electronic game skills, watching TV reruns or strolling the malls. Instead, 98 Duval County teens opted to improve their job prospects and sharpen their minds. They participated in Data Busters, a nine-week program offering classroom instruction on Microsoft Office software and on expectations regarding behavior, attire and other workplace issues ...
Police arrest man for groping light rail passenger Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:17PMPolice arrested a man after two maintenance employees reported seeing him rub a sleeping passenger's groin for 10 minutes on Tuesday morning on the light rail.
Power outage tips Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:37PMThe Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has the following tips for dealing with a possible power outage.
Vehicle break-ins continue Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 4:26PMThe rash of vehicle break-ins around Stillwater continued this last week, though they slowed down some.
Reverse 911 system needs your input Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:50PMNow that the county’s addressing project is completed, Whitfield County Emergency Services says it is ready to roll out its Reverse 911 system in earnest again.
2 charged with thefts from cars in Westlake adult community Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:25PMJACKSON — Two young men have been arrested and charged in connection with the theft of items from unlocked motor vehicles in the Westlake Golf and Country Club adult community. read more
Beaucoup Ways to Enjoy Louisiana's Sportsman's Paradise Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:10PM SPORTSMAN’S PARADISE As requested, PovertyPointReservoirState Park, Delhi – Guided Trail Hike, 10 a.m. Join a park ranger on a guided tour throughout the park’s trail system to observe wildlife, bird watch, identify flora and fauna and much more. For more information call 800-474-0392 toll free or 878-7536 ...
Mesa police arrest man for groping light rail passenger Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:01PMWitnesses recorded the incident using their cell phone before light rail security apprehended the suspect.
Video: Launching rockets and careers Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:45AMAlka-Seltzer and film canisters, Mentos candy, baking soda and water. These all seem like simple household items, but for the rising high-school juniors and seniors currently attending a three-week program at Villanova University, these materials will be just some of their tools to aid them in learning more about engineering.
Staying safe at home Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:51AMDuring the past few weeks, central Virginia has experienced extreme heat, dangerous flash floods and a series of severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes that have left thousands of residents without power and some with tens of thousands of dollars in property damage. Then there are the other calamities – burst water pipes, house fires – that can befall any of us. Will you be ready in ...
Be a neighbor -- and help fight crime Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 4:04AMNot so long ago or far away, in a presumably "safe" neighborhood where children frolic in the middle of the streets and neighbors don't always lock their homes or cars, a McMansion started, then went into foreclosure, its bare Tyvek exterior surrounded by high weeds. Down the street, a drug dealer moved in, and on another street, a pedophile. Due to road construction elsewhere, one street has ...
Peru holds 1st national quake drill, president participates Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 3:54AMPeru held its first-ever national earthquake drill Wednesday in order to reduce casualties in case the country faces a mega-quake similar to the 8.8 magnitude tremor that hit neighboring Chile in February.
The Future Of Lighting Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 11:45PMWhy LED will change the world.
Neighbor a witness to car theft in Woodbridge Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 8:15PMWOODBRIDGE — Officers were dispatched to Elm Avenue at about 12:10 a.m. Monday after receiving a report from a resident that their vehicle had been burglarized.
Creative Technology Hong Kong Partners with Future Lighting Solutions to Develop LUXEON-Based LED Downlights for Asia ... Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 7:05PMHONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Future Lighting Solutions today announced a joint development project with Creative Technology Hong Kong Limited yielding a new line of solid state downlights manufactured under Creative Technology’s Mabushi brand. The luminaires utilize LUXEON® Rebel LEDs and were designed with thermal, electrical and optical support from Future’s engineering team. With Future’s ...
Rockfish Own the Night Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 5:13PMThe Chesapeake had at last become quiet. The Bay’s summertime revelers — with their boats, jet skis and water toys — had fled home hours ago. Even the gulls were finally mute, settling into their roosts for the evening.
Copper continues to be Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 5:11PMCopper wire continues to be a hot commodity for thieves in the area. Construction crews at the new facility at Sycamore Shoals Hospital discovered missing copper on Monday morning.