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Coming to America: ‘Great Loop’ starts off with ‘whoop, whoop’ Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:21PM“It’s a kind of romantic story,” Erling Viksund promised with a twinkle in his eye, gesturing with both arms as he looked out over the sparkling waters of Plymouth Harbor. Viksund was sitting in the comfortable cockpit of his 31-foot motor-sailer, the Magnus , as he spoke, recounting in his own fashion the story of how he had, as he said, come to America and received a grand reception.
Steel guitar stars in Hawaii homeland Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 2:03PMIf you’re heading to the South Pacific this month, don’t miss the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival at the Waikiki Beach Walk, which features some of the islands’ best players. According to legend, the Hawaiian steel guitar was invented in the mid-1880s by Joseph Kekuku, an 11-year-old student at a local boys’ school. Its popularity spiked in the 1970s when legendary ...
This is a Backgrounder On Immigration Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 5:53PMAbstract: Over the past 10 years, traversing the U.S.–Mexico border illegally has become increasingly dangerous for would-be immigrants. Illegal immigrants face kidnapping, murder, and rape at the hands of violent drug cartels and ever more ruthless human smugglers.
Beavertail Lighthouse restoration enhances grandeur Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 5:15PMBy MARTHA SMITH Beavertail2.JPG JAMESTOWN – The historic Beavertail Lighthouse, with its majestic 64-foot tower, is a popular place even when its foghorn issues a throaty warning every 30 seconds. Visitors explore the Department of Environmental Management’s aquarium exhibits in an adjacent outbuilding and browse through the lighthouse museum, located in the assistant keeper’s cottage.
Picture perfect career Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 1:14AMPORTSMOUTH — Twenty years ago, Neil Troost and several friends were up late one night gluing his photographs onto cards. This was his premiere appearance at Market Square Day and he's still in business.
Ex-engineer doesn't regret switching to photography Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 1:14AMPORTSMOUTH — Twenty years ago, Neil Troost and several friends were up late one night gluing his photographs onto cards. This was his premiere appearance at Market Square Day and he's still in business.
Ventura Power Squadron celebrates 50 years Saturday, June 11, 2011 @ 7:09PMThe Ventura Power Squadron on Saturday celebrated its 50th anniversary by holding a fleet parade in Ventura Harbor. The parade of sail and powerboats, plus an outrigger canoe, were led by the Harbor Patrol fireboat pumping water into the air.
Civil War-era treasure from maps, charts Saturday, June 4, 2011 @ 11:05PMIt looks like everyone wants to join in celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. That includes some you might not have expected, like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Waterfronts: June 2, 2011 Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 4:40PMThe Ventura Power Squadron will celebrate its 50th anniversary next week. The all-volunteer organization is dedicated to promoting safe boating education for Ventura County residents. Each year, there are nearly 5,000 recreational boating accidents in the United States resulting in close to 750 fatalities.
What do you collect? Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 11:11PMThe nation's leading newspaper and source of information on antiques and the arts.
Taste of Plum Island takes place May 20 Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 2:48AMPLUM ISLAND — Spring really must be here, regardless of the weather, because it is Taste of Plum Island time. Friday, May 20, is the date, PITA Hall on Plum Island Boulevard is the place, time is 6 to 8 p.m., and ticket price is $30 per person.
OceanGrafix Offers Free Army Corps of Engineers Map of Anticipated Louisiana Flooding Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 7:40PMNew Map Provides Estimates for Emergency Planning
Catch of the Decade Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 8:37PMCatch of the Decade
The first year of coalition government Tuesday, May 10, 2011 @ 6:08PMA is for Arts, which the Liberal Democrats mostly like but the Tories don't, because they see them as being devised by, and for the enjoyment of, a predominantly left-wing, anti-government bunch of "agitprop" merchants, gays, chatterers and subversives who shouldn't be subsidised by public money. Hence, a big cut in Arts Council – how they hate those two words – funding, and the abolition of the ...
India helps African island nations against piracy Sunday, May 8, 2011 @ 7:26AMSumir KaulPort Louis, May 8 (PTI) With piracy proving to be a major threat in the Indian Ocean, India is extending all help to island nations especially to Mauritius and Seychelles to counter Somalian pirates who have been attacking merchant vessels around the Gulf of Aden and in the region.India has been helping Mauritius in building coastal surveillance system."India continues to play a key ...
Simple renos: How to give your living room a salvage chic Friday, April 8, 2011 @ 3:11PMIf summer is the season of easy living, spring is the time for rejuvenation and redecoration, which, in theory and in practice, should also be hassle-free. In the service of (hopefully) painless renos, Globe Style canvassed some of Canada’s best design pros for their favourite looks, foolproof palettes, top product picks and trustiest tips when it comes to creating chic kitchens, breathtaking ...
Worldwide Wind Information, Nautical Charts now free on BlooSee.com Thursday, March 31, 2011 @ 5:43PMWorldwide Wind Conditions and ForecastsBlooSee users are now able to look up wind conditions and forecasts anywhere in the world, using a powerful, interactive map interface. Wind information automatically gets more and more local as you zoom in, and turns more and more global as you zoom out.Wind speed and directions are shown as arrows and color areas layered over BlooSees map, which uses...
Latest nautical technology lets you chart your own course Thursday, March 24, 2011 @ 10:45PMDuring a recent spring, heading to the boat for pre-launch prep, I stopped at the local marine supply store to buy a new nautical chart. “Do I really need a new one?” I asked the guy in the store. “Of...
Latest nautical technology lets you chart your own course Thursday, March 24, 2011 @ 10:45PMDuring a recent spring, heading to the boat for pre-launch prep, I stopped at the local marine supply store to buy a new nautical chart. “Do I really need a new one?” I asked the guy in the store. “Of...
‘From Sea to Shining Sea’ opens Saturday at the Fairfield Museum Wednesday, March 9, 2011 @ 1:23PMA nautical journey celebrating the accomplishments of the nation’s first Coastal Survey as well as the rich maritime history of Fairfield County, will be the cornerstone of “From Sea to Shining Sea,” an exhibition of coastal navigation and the ship models of Southport resident James S. Wiser, at the Fairfield Museum and History Center.
Well-known nautical bookstore to close Friday, March 4, 2011 @ 6:11PMAfter 32 years of serving the book and charting needs of the boating community in Newport, R.I., and around the world, Armchair Sailor Bookstore announced it will be closing its doors at the end of April.
An island adventure: Sailing the Bahamas Saturday, February 19, 2011 @ 10:35AMAn island adventure: Sailing the Bahamas
MarineMax Partners with Sea Tow and Marinalife Thursday, February 17, 2011 @ 10:31AMMarineMax Inc., the nation’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer, today announced new partnerships with Sea Tow Services International Inc., the world’s leading marine assistance provider, and with Marinalife, the leading online boating concierge and reservation service for the United States, Canada, Bahamas, Caribbean and Central America.
MarineMax Partners with Sea Tow and Marinalife Thursday, February 17, 2011 @ 10:23AMCLEARWATER, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MarineMax Inc., the nation’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer, today announced new partnerships with Sea Tow Services International Inc., the world’s leading marine assistance provider, and with Marinalife, the leading online boating concierge and reservation service for the United States, Canada, Bahamas, Caribbean and Central America. “Our mission ...
FTSE today: market report - as it happened February 8, 2011 Wednesday, February 9, 2011 @ 12:41AMThe FTSE 100 hit its best levels since May 2008 as strength in oil stocks outweighed falls from the miners
Charleston County Parks Wednesday, February 2, 2011 @ 11:07PMFeb. 24 and 25: African-American Heritage Days. 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. each day. Wannamaker County Park. Preregistration required.
EarthObserver: A Planet in Your Pocket Tuesday, January 11, 2011 @ 2:17PMGreat new -- free -- earth science software applications for the iPad and iPhone-iPod Touch have been developed by scientists and software engineers at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory at Columbia University.
999: 9 Hours, 9 Persons, 9 Doors - Walkthrough Thursday, January 6, 2011 @ 1:48PM999: 9 Hours, 9 Persons, 9 Doors (DS) 999: 9 Hours 9 Persons 9 Doors, DS
Sail-World New Zealand: 2 January 2011 Saturday, January 1, 2011 @ 6:00PMRagamuffin heads for Tasman Island - 2010 Rolex Sydney Hobart Race © Rolex/Daniel Forster Welcome to Sail-World.com's New Zealand newsletter for 2 January 2011
For holiday gift-giving, think boating safety Wednesday, December 29, 2010 @ 1:27AMPuzzled about the perfect gift or stocking stuffers for the recreational boating family members and friends on your holiday gift-giving list?
For holiday gift-giving, think boating safety Wednesday, December 22, 2010 @ 1:27AMPuzzled about the perfect gift or stocking stuffers for the recreational boating family members and friends on your holiday gift-giving list?
Scientists decipher 3 billion-year-old genomic fossils Sunday, December 19, 2010 @ 6:35PMAbout 580 million years ago, life on Earth began a rapid period of change called the Cambrian Explosion, a period defined by the birth of new life forms over many millions of years that ultimately helped bring about the modern diversity of animals.
For holiday gift-giving, think boating safety Wednesday, December 15, 2010 @ 1:27AMPuzzled about the perfect gift or stocking stuffers for the recreational boating family members and friends on your holiday gift-giving list?
For holiday gift-giving, think boating safety Wednesday, December 8, 2010 @ 1:28AMPuzzled about the perfect gift or stocking stuffers for the recreational boating family members and friends on your holiday gift-giving list?
New Online Resource for Sailing and Boating - SailingJoy.com Tuesday, November 30, 2010 @ 2:22AMInterVisionSoft, LLC launches its newest web site – http://www.sailingjoy.com . The site is focused on providing valuable information to the sailing and boating enthusiasts and features marine weather information, free marine maps, numerous boating resources, latest sailing and boating news, and useful tools for all mariners. (PRWeb November 30, 2010) Read the full ...
South Asia Friday, November 19, 2010 @ 4:45PMDavid Coleman Headley seemed like a gregarious, high-rolling American businessman when he set up shop in Mumbai in September 2006. He opened the office of an immigration consulting firm.
26/11: Lashkar strikes, investigators scramble Tuesday, November 16, 2010 @ 6:06AMDavid Headley seemed like a gregarious, high-rolling US businessman when he set up shop in Mumbai in 2006.
Efforts begin to free nuclear sub Friday, October 22, 2010 @ 10:54AMThe Royal Navy is starting its efforts to free the nuclear submarine HMS Astute after it ran aground off Skye.
Spending Review: UK Hydrographic Office Wednesday, October 20, 2010 @ 12:55AMTHE Government has said it is not considering privatising the Taunton-based UK Hydrographic Office.
U.S. Marks Civil War's 150th with Historical Collection Friday, October 15, 2010 @ 9:25AMIn honor of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War in 2011, the National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration (NOAA) has put together a historical collection of maps and documents prepared by the U.S. Coast Survey during the war.
Nicaragua: Managing Corporate Taxation in Latin American Countries - Nicaragua Thursday, October 14, 2010 @ 11:28AM14 Oct 2010 - Nicaragua - Tax - Managing Corporate Taxation in Latin American Countries - Nicaragua - Alvarado y Asociados - Fiscal Law, Law No. 453, and its amendments: Law No. 528, Amendments and Additions to Law 453, Fiscal Equity Law, and to Law No. 528, Amendments and Additions to the Fiscal Equity Law; establishing the most important legal tax framework and taxes like VAT, Withholding ...
GoandDo: Ski film and movie monsters Wednesday, October 13, 2010 @ 6:03PMFire On The Mountain in Dover presents the latest ski film from Matchstick Productions "The Way I See It." Come watch this award winning film in HD at The Music Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 20. You'll get a chance to meet some of the athletes in the film and...
Arctic coastal states establish Arctic Regional Hydrographic Commission Wednesday, October 13, 2010 @ 3:10AMPress Release from Fisheries and Oceans Canada: Government of Canada Collaborates with the Arctic Ocean Coastal States to Improve Charting in the North.
Government of Canada Collaborates with the Arctic Ocean Coastal States to Improve Charting in the North Tuesday, October 12, 2010 @ 2:38PMOTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Oct. 12, 2010) - The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, announced today that the five Arctic coastal states: Canada, Denmark, Norway, the Russian Federation and the United States, under the leadership of Canada, have established the Arctic Regional Hydrographic Commission.
NOAA Unveils Special Collection of Civil War Maps and Nautical Charts Friday, October 8, 2010 @ 8:24AMCoast Survey’s collection includes 394 Civil War-era maps, including nautical charts used for naval campaigns, and maps of troop movements and battlefields.
NOAA Unveils Special Collection of Civil War Maps and Nautical Charts Thursday, October 7, 2010 @ 1:45PMIn honor of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War in 2011, NOAA has assembled a special historical collection of maps, charts, and documents prepared by the U.S. Coast Survey during the war years. The collection, "Charting a More Perfect Union," contains over nearly 400 documents, available free from NOAA’s Office of Coast Survey website.
Boating Safety Urged For Columbus Day Weekend Thursday, October 7, 2010 @ 12:57PMSafety first is being stressed to all boaters who plan to take part in the official Columbus Day Regatta in Biscayne Bay or the unofficial party, known for its heavy drinking and nakedness, which takes place near by.
In the galleries calendar Sunday, October 3, 2010 @ 8:02AMHere's a sampling of the happenings at the region's art and history galleries. Admission, lectures and receptions are free, unless otherwise noted. "Milford, A Collection of Photographs," landscape photography by Paul J. Hromjak , 57 New Haven Ave. Through Oct. 31. 203-783-3290.
NASA Administrator Thanks Congress for 2010 Authorization Act Support Wednesday, September 29, 2010 @ 11:25PMThe following is a statement from NASA Administrator Charles Bolden regarding Wednesday's action by the House of Representatives on the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010.
If your fishing system works for you, repeat it Thursday, September 16, 2010 @ 11:23PMThis column is dedicated to the recreational fisherperson who wants to have a good time, get the boat wet, spend time with friends and family, and maybe catch a couple fish. I love... read more