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Locals Stay Local For Holiday, Save Money Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 9:19PMLocal attractions get some love
Whats open and whats closed today, Labor Day Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 9:17PMRhode
What's open, closed for Labor Day Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 8:01PMMonday is Labor Day, a federal holiday, and many businesses and public services will be closed or operate on a holiday schedule. Tuesday will be a...
Labor Day Weekend Crowds Take Advantage Of Beautiful Beaches on Dauphin Island Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 8:00PMThis last big holiday weekend gave many the chance to experience the beach fun they've been missing all summer.
Quake-stricken Canterbury region could be hit by floods Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 7:55PMQuake-stricken Canterbury region in New Zealand's South Island could be hit by floods from rising rivers. Severe weather warnings were issued to the region in wake of Saturday's 7.1 magnitude earthquake.
Boaters get a head start on Labor Day fun Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 7:42PMThe official Labor Day holiday was just a few hours away, but on Sunday many families got a head start on enjoying the time off from work and school.
Bad weather hits Christchurch Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 7:36PMGale-force winds and rain hampered clean-up operations in Christchurch as aftershocks rocked the New Zealand city in the wake of a 7.1-magnitude earthquake.
What's open, what's closed on Labor Day Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 1:27PMHere is a list of what's open, what's closed for the Labor Day holiday Monday. • Most banks and credit unions will be closed. • Most government offices will be closed. Most state government offices will also be closed on Tuesday. • Post offices closed; no home mail delivery. • Schools and public libraries closed. • On Monday, Metro Transit buses will operate on a Sunday schedule. If a route ...
NZ cabinet to discuss quake aid Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 1:17PMNew Zealand's Cabinet will on Monday discuss what aid it will give to South Island residents facing a huge rebuilding effort after Saturday's earthquake.
Serial entrepreneur Johnny de la Valdene bubbles over with ideas wild and wacky enough to work Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 11:09AMG.J. McCARTHY/DMN Johnny de la Valdene, a Dallas-based entrepreneur, has founded Vacation in a Bottle, Marshmallow Fun Co. and Big Heads Entertainment.Johnny de la Valdene is best known for the Marshmallow Shooter, an invention that has been one of the hottest Christmas toys for the last couple of years. De la Valdene expects revenue for Marshmallow Fun Co. to reach about $9 million this year ...
'I saw my mate's plane crash into flames' Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 11:07AMTEENAGER Glenn Bourke is killed in NZ aircrash tragedy as school friend looks on in horror.
Earthquake rips open new 3.5m faultline Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:58AMAS clean-up begins, pictures emerge of the devastation left behind after quake rocks New Zealand's second city.
Staten Island Labor Day closings Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:13AMHoliday closings for Labor Day Staten Island Advance Will not publish Banks Some open Financial Markets Closed Government Offices City -- closed State -- closed Federal -- closed Courts Federal -- closed State -- closed, Civil Court late day Tuesday...
News in Brief Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 6:23AMGenealogical Society meeting The Downriver Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 15 at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 2744 Fourth St., Wyandotte.
Cool winds no problem at rodeo Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 6:19AMCYPREMORT POINT â€” That north wind Saturday did little to cool down the Teche Area and everything to make the 51st annual Kay-Cee Saltwater Fishing Rodeoâ€™s first day rougher on the boats that fished in and around Vermilion Bay.
Back to the beach Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 6:03AMMARK HIBBS ATLANTIC BEACH — The sign out front at the small but colorfully painted Caribbe Inn on Fort Macon Road reads, “Goodbye Earl, hello Labor Day,” a sentiment likely shared by many here.
Get involved Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 5:15AMBloomfield Township Senior Services is offering a free weeklong opportunity for local senior citizens ages 50 and older to sample the fitness classes offered at the new Bloomfield Township Senior Center. New fitness classes that will be offered include Aqua Zoom, Aqua Nia, Chair Yoga, Chair Tai Chi, Fusion for Mind & Body, Muscle Relaxation, Circuit Training.
Storm leaves rough surf Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 4:12AMFENWICK ISLAND -- Red flags signaling dangerous surf conditions flapped in the wind Saturday, as beach patrols battled the aftermath of Hurricane Earl.
'Tee It Up' raises over $20,000 for golf teams at West, East, Croatan Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:30AMJ.J. SMITH MOREHEAD CITY — It’s usually low numbers that are especially prized in the golf world, but at the Tee It Up Tournament, it was large numbers.
If British armed forces chiefs weren't seeing intelligence, who was? Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:59AMIn an extract from his new book, Gen Sir Richard Dannatt reflects on the invasion of Iraq and Britain's involvement in Afghanistan.
Earl Delivers Fatal Punch In Nova Scotia Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:54AMAfter disrupting Labor Day weekend plans for tens of millions of East Coastal residents and tourists, Earl finally made a blustery landfall Saturday morning in Canada's Nova Scotia province, where one man died.
County schools test their early legs with Run for Ret Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 11:45PMHilton Head Prep cross country coach Liz Nash wanted to use her team's first race of the season
No deaths reported after powerful quake strikes New Zealand Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 11:30PMOfficials declared a state of emergency Saturday after a powerful predawn earthquake struck near Christchurch, New Zealand, sending people into the streets as windows exploded, water mains broke and buildings crumbled.
Fall arts take off Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 11:08PMWe have liftoff! Giving the area fall arts season a sense of early momentum is the appropriately named "Open," a multidisciplinary arts event slated 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at Memminger Auditorium downtown. Featuring an array of artistic and cultural offerings in the tri-county are...
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS FOR LABOR DAY (SEPT. 6) Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 11:07PMBuses
Hidden gem Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 11:02PMOld U.S. 301 at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport may not be top-of-mind when it comes
Man Drowns Off Dauphin Island Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 11:00PM(DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala.) The holiday weekend has proven to be a deadly one on Dauphin Island. Officials say a man drowned off the shore Saturday morning. Police haven't released the man's name.
Beach battens down for storm Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:01AMOuter Banks, New England coast bracing for big storm
Hurricane Earl swipes U.S. east, but no big hit Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:57AMMANTEO, N.C., (Reuters) - Hurricane Earl slapped North Carolina's coast with rain, winds and heavy surf on Friday and swirled up the U.S. eastern seaboard toward New England and Canada as a weakened but still potent storm.
Earl weakens but could still wreck NY travel plans Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:49AMAlthough Hurricane Earl has lost some of its punch, the storm still threatened to disrupt Long Island’s holiday weekend, with service being halted on some trains and ferries and beaches and campgrounds closing.
Hurricane Earl swipes U.S. east but no big hit Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:43AMHurricane Earl slapped North Carolina's coast with rain, winds and heavy surf on Friday and swirled up the U.S. eastern seaboard toward New England and Canada as a much tamer storm than feared.
Evacuations start as US braces for Hurricane Earl Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:08PMMIAMI—US 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.
Evacuations start as US braces for Earl havoc Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:57PMUS authorities yesterday ordered the evacuation of thousands of tourists and residents in North Carolina as Hurricane Earl, the strongest Atlantic storm of 2010, wreaked havoc on Labour Day holiday plans.
Evacuations start in North Carolina as US braces for Hurricane Earl Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:54PMThousands of people evacuated North Carolina's barrier islands on Wednesday as Hurricane Earl threatened to pound the US east coast with heavy winds and rough seas.
Island evacuations start as Earl nears East Coast Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:45PMHurricane Earl bears down on East Coast, bringing island evacuations and rough holiday weather
US East Coast braces for approaching Hurricane Earl, starts evacuations Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:33PMMIAMI: The US East Coast braced Wednesday for a hit from Hurricane Earl, which weakened but still packed a punch as a storm watch already in effect in North Carolina was extended to Virginia.As the storm barreled toward the eastern seaboard and threatened weekend holiday plans for beachgoers, North Carolina authorities ordered the mandatory evacuation of Ocracoke Island starting at 5:00 am
Hurricane Earl to sideswipe US eastern seaboard Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:19PMHurricane Earl to sideswipe US eastern seaboard
What's occurring at Barry Island? Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:56PMBarry Island wants to rebrand and redevelop to attract the year round visitor.
Island evacuations start as Earl looms Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:46PMPowerful Hurricane Earl spun toward the US East Coast, driving tourists from North Carolina.
Agencies step up patrol on Disappearing Island Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:45PMHoliday weekends are cause for concern on Disappearing Island. A task force is launching a campaign to try to prevent tragedies from occurring there this holiday weekend.
What's Up Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:36PMSept. 2 oRec meeting: The Marlton Rec Council will meet at 8:30 p.m. at the MRC Building, 15 Oak Avenue. Executive Board elections will be held.
What Is Portuguese Cuisine? Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:09PMI spent a few days of my final trip around Europe for the semester in Lisbon and Porto, Portugal for a couple of reasons (besides that the cheapest flight to my ultimate destination the Canary Islands happens to be from Porto on Ryan Air). After reviewing the Euro Cafe in Claremont this past fall, the part Italian/part Portuguese cafe near Vons that suffers from an identity crisis, I wanted to ...
After drenching islands, Earl could trouble US coast Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:56AMHurricane Earl, a powerful storm that pummeled several Caribbean islands with heavy winds and rain, churned on a course Tuesday that could threaten the US east coast and a big beach holiday weekend, forecasters said.
Def Jam - Jayzs Weighty Ambition Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:55PMJay-Z plans to get fat. The 40-year-old rapper - who 'retired' from music in 2003 to take up the position of CEO of Def Jam records before making a comeback -already...
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.
Recipes take on international flavor Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:07PMToday's recipes take somewhat of a global trot to Italy, Germany and Panama.
Obamas wrap up Martha's Vineyard getaway Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 9:42PMUS President Barack Obama has wrapped up a 10-day holiday that was blissfully free of the news emergencies that have interrupted past getaways.
Choral Society tunes in to classics with “Summer Song” Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 9:14PMChoral Society tunes in to classics with “Summer Song” HILTON HEAD ISLAND - The Hilton Head Choral Society will kick off its 35th concert season Labor Day weekend with the ever-popular pops.
US jungle-park stalked by tiger Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 8:30PMAn escaped tiger has been confined at a holiday theme park in Florida after escaping on the weekend.
LOCAL THEATER CALENDAR: September 3 to 9 Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 8:11PM"Boyce and Melinda Peterson" sign on for two more weeks in Port Townsend; BCT preps "The Mouse That Roared" for Sept. 10 opening.