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Springfield Police Clean Up Illegal Campsites Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:40PMPolice are trying to clean the area up before the river rises in order to prevent any garbage from being swept into the water. read more
Editorial: Reno's 'tent city' is far from ideal, but it makes the best of a bad situation Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:34PMThe 'tent city' that has grown -- largely unplanned -- outside Reno's homeless services center near downtown is certainly not the ideal solution to the area's seemingly intractable homeless problem.
Flood-Stricken Pakistan Still Desperate Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:29PMAlthough flood waters are receding in parts of Pakistan, conditions in the thousands of camps that have sprung up in recent weeks are still desperate, the United Nations refugee agency warned today.
For these Mid-Columbia running backs, life is grand Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:57PMOne thousand yards. That's just over half a mile.It's an easy trek on a beautiful day w
Wooden boats enliven New Hampshire museum Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:49PMWOLFEBORO, N.H. — On a quiet July morning in 1910, Captain Frank Woodsum was steering the steamboat Armenia White into Sunapee Harbor when he blew a whistle to summon the purser. New Hampshire - United States - Steamboat - Business - Politics
New England Outdoor Center partners with local businesses to create innovative fall and winter packages Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:30AMThe New England Outdoor Center (NEOC) today officially unveiled their new fall and early winter packages for the 2010-2011 season at www.neoc.com/fallandwinterpackages.
Condition in flood-stricken Pakistan desperate: UN Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:11AMNew York, Sep 3 : Although flood waters are receding in parts of Pakistan, conditions in the thousands of camps that have sprung up in recent weeks are still desperate, the United Nations refugee agency warned today.
Warriors football ready to start zero week with family mentality Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:28PMPhoto by Kerensa Uyeta-Buckley. The Galt Warriors, that practiced the afternoon of Aug. 20 on Erv Hatzenbuhler Field have four home games, one of which is Friday against Hughson High School.
Delays in heeding flood warnings ends in tragedy for some Sindh families Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:33AMSource: UNHCR Some of the families sheltering in Pakistan's Sukkur District after fleeing floods wish they had heeded warnings to leave their threatened homes earlier.
Dr. Besser's Notebook: Confronting Disaster in Pakistan Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:35AMWe set off from Karachi this morning in search of the floods. Unlike an Earthquake which may happen all at once, a flood has a forward edge which moves more slowly bringing devastation as it travels. The floods in Pakistan have traveled the length of the country over the past month. In many areas the waters are receding, in others the water is still high. Pakistan - Flood - Karachi - Earth ...
Flood victims block roads in Pakistan Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:06AMHundreds of Pakistani flood victims have blocked a highway in the worst-hit province of Sindh, protesting the slow pace of aid deliveries to their relief camps.
Camps, clinics and tryouts Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:56AMBaseball ‰The Greater New Haven baseball league is taking registration for its upcoming season. Teams in age brackets 12-U, 13, 14-U, 16-U and 18-U. Season begins in early September. Call Bob Turcio at 203-248-2398 or e-mail battersbox@comcast.net.
Local group to meet FIFA World Cup bid inspectors Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:39AMA group representing Philadelphia will meet with a FIFA delegation touring U.S. World Cup bid cities at a reception in New York next Monday.
President visits flood-affected Leh Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:00AMPresident Pratibha Patil Wednesday arrived in the flood-ravaged Leh town of Jammu and Kashmir to review and assess the rescue and relief operations there.
Fathers and sons bond in rugged Wind River wilderness of Wyoming Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:50AMHauling 70-pound backpacks and seven days worth of food, four local father-son pairs ventured into the rugged wilderness of Wyoming’s Wind River Range in early July, leaving behind their cell phones and Xboxes for invaluable time that will fuel story-telling for years.
CAS accountability among goals of NDP leader Andrea Horwath Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:05AMMANITOULIN—It may have been the first time that Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath had set foot on Manitoulin, but it wasn’t like she was landing on the moon.
I-526 proposal draws fire at public hearing Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:20PMMark Clark Expressway
PAKISTAN: "At least someone can come and listen to our pain" Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:49PMSource: IRIN "The water is coming!" was the cry in the streets of Thatta, about 200 km east of Karachi, as shutters came down on shops; wives, children and a few belongings were packed into vehicles and sent off to neighbouring Makli in the hills a few kilometres above threatened city. Merchants closed their shops and did what they could to strengthen their doors against water and thieves.
A Gathering Storm Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:18PMJim and Kelley Cannon seemed to have a happy marriage. But things aren't always what they seem, and the secrets that began swirling around town were the least of their troubles.
Senator Kerry warns of instability in Pakistan Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:36AMFlood-stricken Pakistan urgently needs more international aid to combat potential instability and extremism, Senator John Kerry said, as hunger and disease threaten millions of victims.
Flood waters recede, people return home in north Pakistan Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:31AMFlood waters began receding in northern Pakistan as a major breach in the embankment of the turbulent Indus river has been plugged, restoring life in the worst affected parts of Sindh province back to normalcy, officials said today.
Flood waters recede, people return home in north Pakistan Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:20AMIslamabad, Aug 30: Flood waters began receding in northern Pakistan as a major breach in the embankment of the turbulent Indus river has been plugged, restoring life in the worst affected parts of Sindh province back to normalcy, officials said Monday.
U.S. Senator Kerry warns of instability in Pakistan Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:14AMFlood-stricken Pakistan urgently needs more international aid to combat potential instability and extremism influential U.S. Senator John Kerry said as hunger and disease threaten millions of victims.
Israel Threatens War with Lebanon Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:21AMIf Israel attempts to siphon gas from Lebanese waters, conflict could result.
As summer ends, eyes turn to elk Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 7:07PMA male elk bugles. SUMMIT COUNTY, Colorado — As the days grow shorter and summer fades into fall, elk capture the imaginations of many in Colorado's High Country.
Troops and workers on 'war footing' to save Thatta Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 5:53PMKARACHI (August 30 2010): Thousands of villages were inundated when the gushing floodwater from Kot Alimu dyke entered the Sujawal City on Sunday.
Pakistan on 'war footing' to save city Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 5:27PMPakistani troops and workers are on a "war footing" as they battle to save the southern city of Thatta from floodwaters.
Building Dikes of Courage in Pakistan Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:46PMDirty, tired and bedraggled, Imran beckons us over to the women who fled their village. They came 30 miles on foot only to spend almost three weeks here in the dead heat at this makeshift camp outside Sukkur in southern Pakistan.
Pakistan battles to save city from flood waters Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:38PMTHATTA, Pakistan: Pakistani soldiers and workers were on a "war footing" on Sunday as they battled to save the southern city of Thatta after most of the population of 300,000 fled advancing flood waters.
Pakistan on 'war footing' to save city Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:17PMPakistani troops and workers were on a "war footing" Sunday as they battled to save the southern city of Thatta after most of the population of 300,000 fled advancing flood waters.
Camp is open for use Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:08PMEagle River United Methodist Camp (ERUMC), is now accepting reservations for fall and winter use. The Lodge and four rustic cabins are available September through April. ERUMC, located at 27.5-mile Glacier Hwy., is a nonprofit year-round community camp and retreat center open to all. Eagle River Camp is an accessible, yet remote, location for small or large group camps or retreats, including ...
Yamuna receding but still above danger mark Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:10AMNew Delhi, Aug 29 (PTI) With no rains in the past two days, the water level in Yamuna receded today but the river continued to flow above danger level at 205.32 metres as Haryana released another 32,000 cusecs of water.
River restoration projects completed on Bear, Sunday rivers Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:17PMNEWRY — Two river projects totaling $221,000 were completed this week to protect a town road and cemetery from washing out.
State House District 81 has become the race to watch in November Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:10PMWith the primary in the rearview mirror, a big focus of Treasure Coast politics for the next two months will be the race for State House District 81, which straddles the Martin-St. Lucie county line.
Caribbean Carnival a day of joy, music, colorful costumes Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 10:36PMIn his hard hat and heavy boots, Stephen Cummins looks more like a man who builds houses than one who designs costumes. Caribbean Carnival - Costume - Hard hat - Clothing - Shopping
Floods: overseeing rehabilitation Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:53PMTHE government has to face an uphill task in discharging its responsibility towards rehabilitation of all the flood-affected people. It is, therefore, imperative that an independent accountability commission be set up as soon as possible to oversee the distribution and utilisation of aid.
Edmonton school board sues gas firm over 2008 fire Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:32PM$2.9-million lawsuit alleges ATCO failed to respond quickly to blaze near education centre
UN: Flooding has displaced 1 million more in Pakistan Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:41PMFlooding has displaced an additional 1 million people in Pakistan's Sindh province in the past two days, according to new U.N. estimates released Friday.
New accessible play space built in NV park Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:23PMMLA Jane Thornthwaite (centre) is joined by Kirsten Sharp, a Rick Hansen Foundation ambassador (left), District of North Vancouver Coun. Alan Nixon and Coun. Mike Little and Tricia Gardner, École Dorothy Lynas parent advisory council playground co-ordinator, at a newly opened accessible play space in North Vancouver.
The Big Six: Tented camps in Australia Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:24PMBamurru Plains, Northern Territory: Watch grazing water buffalo and kookaburras while basking in the pool at this luxury camp. The nine safari tents offer comfortable seclusion from a savannah vantage point overlooking the Mary river flood plains and the abundant wildlife.
Pakistan's crisis trumps doubts Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:08PMPakistan's humanitarian crisis needs the support of generous private citizens to help millions of people scattered from their homes by monsoon floodwaters. International doubts about Pakistan's government and regional intentions must not overcome the instinct to help relieve a major disaster.
Labour calls for inquiry Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:47PMBC Federation of Labour has called for a public inquiry into silviculture regulations and enforcement following recent allegations against Surrey-based Khaira Enterprises Inc.
Boy Scout Troop 4 spends the summer on the go Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:51PMBoy Scout Troop 4, the oldest troop west of the Mississippi River, concluded an active summer that included a week at Camp Emerson in Idyllwild: Civic services, weekend camps, merit badges, and a once-in-a-lifetime celebration at the Boy Scout National Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill, outside Fredericksburg, July 26-Aug. 4. The jamboree was a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Scouting, and the ...
Yamuna rises further after Friday’s rain Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:32PMThe water level in Yamuna rose further on Friday due to heavy rains in the city and release of water into the river by Haryana. The water level touched 205.84 metres on Friday evening.
Sangre Chronicle > Red River > Classes start with school year resolutions Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:24PMChronicle photo by J.R. Logan Red River Valley Charter School teacher Tammy McInnis explains her list of classroom rules while preparing for the first day of school Monday (Aug. 16).
Yamuna water level rises further Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:25AMNew Delhi, Aug 27 (PTI) The water level in Yamuna rose further today due to heavy rains in the city and release of water into the river by Haryana.
More flooding possible Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:02AMPakistan ordered fresh evacuations from Sindh on Thursday as the country struggled to bring relief to millions already displaced by flooding and sought international help to rescue its economy.[...]
U.N.: Flooding displaces 1 million more in Pakistan Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 10:04AMFlooding has displaced an additional 1 million people in Pakistan's Sindh province in the past two days, according to new UN estimates released Friday.
Kauffman takes Wednesday title Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:24AMThe turnout for the blitz continues to suffer as the prolonged 90-degree weather continues to make playing conditions somewhat less than perfect. Thirty-five players came out last Wednesday to play in the blitz with Michael Kaufman winning individual honors with an 86 and plus 7 points.
UN says 800,000 cut off by Pakistan floods Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:18PMAbout 800,000 people have been cut off by floods in Pakistan and are only reachable by air, the United Nations said Tuesday, adding it needs at least 40 more helicopters to ferry lifesaving aid to increasingly desperate...