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More people went to beach in Imperial Beach - until it got cold Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 3:36PMNumbers tallied by lifeguards point to increasing beach use in Imperial Beach — by more than 1 million people from 2005 to 2009 — but it’s not totally clear why.
Baseball fans back in swing of things Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:40PMMore than 12,000 people spent a sunny afternoon watching professional baseball in the Triangle on Labor Day.
Jim Six: On vacation, with or without the president Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:08AMI have lost all track of how much vacation President Obama has taken so far this year.
8 in 10 Americans Say Economy Is Bad Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 6:45PMFewer than Half of Americans Approve of Obama's Job, More than Half Say Bush Tax Cuts Should Expire
Rain drops wet blanket on many holiday plans Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:16PMBoredom was widespread yesterday as fierce wind and persistent rained raced over Ocean Boulevard in Hampton, apparently sweeping all the tourists away, too. The last few days of bad weather were a bittersweet send-off to a summer season with almost universally good weather. Business was booming for most of the summer. Not so this week.
Eight Great Tips For Traveling With the iPad [Ipad] Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 1:40PM# ipad The iPad is an almost perfect travel computer. But as convenient as it is, a little preparation will make things even smoother. Here are some things you should do before you leave the house. More »
Eight Great Tips for Traveling with the iPad Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 9:34AMThe iPad is an almost perfect travel computer. It’s easy to carry, works as a guide, a map, a book and it’s crazy-long battery life will let you sit back and watch another movie while your laptop-toting companions search for a power outlet. But as convenient as it is, a little preparation will make things even smoother. Here are some things you should do before you leave the house.
Opinion Meter Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 10:35PMNo. 1 Party School title If we can’t nab a national championship, Princeton Review’s declaration of the University as the No. 1 party school is the next best thing. Head downtown and take a shot (if you’re of age, of course) to celebrate! California’s Prop 8 red tape Nobody’s marriage deserves to be stalled because of judicial bureaucracy. [...]
NEW INFO: Fire Destroys Milton Business Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 7:00PMThe fire at Conveyor Manufacturing and Supply was reported around 6 p.m. Sunday night.
U.S. Energy Secretary to Take Part in Charleston Forum on Coal Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 4:00PMThe Obama administration's top energy official is coming to West Virginia next month to talk about coal.
Ohio Pushes Increase in Low Income Voters Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 12:15PMMore than 100,000 Ohioans signed up to vote through welfare programs from January to June in part of an effort to get more poor people involved in elections.
St. Mary's Community Health Fair Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 12:30AMA special community health fair was held in Chesapeake to give people strapped for a cash a chance to get blood work and other health screenings at no cost.
NEW INFO: Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Lesage Area Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 11:00PMWest Virginia American Water has lifted a precautionary boil water advisory for customers along Route 2 in the Lesage area of Cabell County.
Kanawha Valley Sniper Shootings Still Unsolved 7 Years Later Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 11:00PMSeven years later the hurt feelings and desperation remain for the families of the sniper shooting victims.
Huntington Medical Team on Humanitarian Mission to Haiti Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 11:15PMA team of medical professionals from Huntington return to Haiti to help people in need after the country was ravaged by an earthquake early in 2010.
Worker Electrocuted Doing Repairs in Morehead Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 11:15PMA man has been electrocuted while working on repairs at the Rowan County unemployment office in Morehead.
Johnson County Deputies Bust Illegal Drug Operation Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 5:00PMDeputies found marijuana plants close to 15 feet from the home of Frank Childers and Connie Meek.
Marijuana Growing Operation Busted in Meigs County Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 10:45AMSheriff Robert Beegle says investigators found a marijuana growing operation with more than 100 plants.
Man Killed After Tractor Trailer and SUV Collide Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 9:15AMA man was killed in an early morning crash along Route 44 in Logan County.
Three From Huntington Arrested on Crack Cocaine Charges Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 7:15AMThe Ohio Highway Patrol said the three were traveling from Columbus to Huntington when they were arrested near Lucasville shortly after midnight Friday morning.
One Dead, 1 Injured in Attempted Murder Suicide Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 6:00AMDeputies say a man is dead and his wife is in serious condition after an attempted murder suicide.
NEW INFORMATION: Two People Shot in Meigs County, Ohio; Woman Arrested Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 3:00AMDeputies have arrested a person in connection with the shooting.
Rahall Admits to Using Congressional Stationary to ask Judge for Favor Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 9:30PMRep. Nick Rahall says he improperly used congressional stationery to ask a judge for leniency for his son in a 2005 robbery case.
Progress Report for Putnam County School Construction Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 8:45PMSchool is just around the corner and this year, in Putnam County, the work won't just be going on inside the classroom. The county is busy building five new schools.
Jeffrey Hull, Ph.D.: 6 Ways to Do Nothing in a Wired World Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 6:22AMLet's be honest. When you head out to the beach or up country on that longed for road trip, do you really "turn off" the world? Do you leave your laptop behind? I doubt it.
Those who live at the area's smaller lakes would rather be nowhere else Saturday, August 7, 2010 @ 9:28AMThousands of homeowners — from Lake Tapawingo in Missouri to Lake Quivira in Kansas — live on lakes, and you would be hard-pressed to find a happier group. Here are the stories of five families who live and play on the water right in their own backyards.
Dyadic poised for key role in biofuel movement Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 8:20PMDyadic poised for key role in biofuel movement
Move over Miami, there are other Florida vacations worth checking out Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 1:13AMIf you're looking for a summer travel destination where you'll find something for absolutely everyone in the family to enjoy, you may be among the many Americans planning West Palm Beach vacations this year.
Vacation ideas on a shoestring budget Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 11:31PMIf a big vacation is not in your budget, you do not have to stay housebound.
Michelle Obama Can't Escape Critics on Vacation Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 7:30PMNew York Tabloid Calls First Lady Marie Antoinette for Taking Daughter on Lavish Trip during Poor Economic Times
Half Moon Bay Review Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 1:50AMFor those interested in exploring the Midwest on their next family vacation, a spot that may not be top of mind, but should be is Omaha, Neb. Located near the border of Nebraska and Iowa, the city is actually within a comfortable driving distance of six states, making it the perfect centralized location for a Midwest adventure.
Boyd County Readifest 2010 Helps with Back-to-School Expenses Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 4:45PMBack to school shopping just got a lot easier for some folks in Kentucky.
Consumers’ taking farmers’ hard work for granted Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 7:43AMHastings County — Hastings County Cattlemen's Association president Darrell Russett says he's pleased to see more foreign markets opening up to the Canadian beef industry.[...]
Valley water parks make a splash Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 9:55PMThousands of visitors are helping increase business at Wild Water Adventure, Island Water Park and Blackbeard's Entertainment Center -- which has six water slides -- despite the sluggish economy.
Inside Buckingham Palace: Are you worthy? Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 5:33PMA loyal subject muses on Her Majesty's bronze balustrades and cheap electric heaters. read more
Looking for a great summer getaway? New York City vacations have a lot to offer Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 1:14AMSome call it the "city that never sleeps." It's also known as "the big apple." No matter how you refer to New York City, you're sure to fall for this fabulous town in a New York minute.
Cheap flights put six must-see San Diego sights in easy reach Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 1:29AMGreat weather, beautiful beaches and plenty of attractions and activities are big draws for any trip to California. But when it comes to San Diego vacations , you mustn't miss these six sights that are unique to "the birthplace of California."
Why we do like to be beside the seaside Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 6:21PMCan it be that we're going off Abroad? Is it true that British holidaymakers, having discovered The Continent in the 1950s, India in the 1960s, the Greek Islands in the 1970s, the Caribbean in the1980s, South America in the 1990s and Australia in the 2000s, are going off the foreign trip?
Man in a box: Predicting second-half All-Stars Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 3:11PMFor more fantasy analysis, check out RotoExperts.com.
Looking for local hikes? These six sites can help Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:09PMThe Hudson River, as viewed from Black Creek Forest Preserve in New York's Hudson Valley. This park can be found by using some Web hiking databases, but not all. (Photo: Dan Shapley)
Ohio lawmaker wants to bring Arizona-style immigration law north Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 9:43PMState Rep. Courtney Combs, a downstate Republican, tells a City Club of Cleveland audience that Ohio needs its own crackdown on illegal immigrants.
Want to explore the Midwest? Omaha vacations offer some great getaway options Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 4:12PMFor those interested in exploring the Midwest on their next family vacation, a spot that may not be top of mind, but should be is Omaha, Neb. Located near the border of Nebraska and Iowa, the city is actually within a comfortable driving distance of six states, making it the perfect centralized location for a Midwest adventure.
Jamaica vacations are nothing but fun Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 1:14AMSteel drums, a delicious taste of pawpaw (papaya) mixed with jerk chicken, crystal blue waters teeming with colorful fish darting around and colorful island ambiance all mean one thing - "Welcome to Jamaica, mon!"
A glance at Ukraine-Israeli relations through the eyes of Lviv-born Faina Kirshenbaum Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 4:36PMEditor’s Note: Faina Kirshenbaum, 50, was born in Lviv and emigrated to Israel at the age of 18. Kirshenbaum is married with three children. She still refers to herself as a nurse by training, despite being a successful politician and receiving a second degree in business management.
Booking a cheaper flight Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 9:13PMFrom a quick weekend away to a week-long escape, websites makes it easy to book group flights. Yet it turns out that convenience can come at a cost.
What to buy used Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 3:37PMSome people call them secondhand, while others call them recycled. You could also call them a good bargain!
More for your money: RV vacations Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 11:52AMRent an RV, hit the road and save gobs of money on your next vacation. Really? Maybe not, even some advocates concede.
[cover] Foreclosed Options : Hurting homeowners find loan modification relief is increasingly elusive. - Monterey ... Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 2:23AM“This is my home – your home,” Melchor Molina says, in a variation of the old saying, mi casa es su casa, as he opens the door of his light yellow ranch house. It sits on one and a quarter acres in a warm windless canyon just outside King City Molina has thick dark hair and a quick wit. On weekends when he’s not working, he ropes bulls. Facing possible foreclosure last year, he called ...
Young artists ignite creative boom in South Florida neighborhoods Saturday, July 3, 2010 @ 10:45PMWhen Lucas Leyva graduated from the New World School of the Arts in 2005 and headed to Fordham University in the Bronx, the Miami-born aspiring playwright and filmmaker could hardly wait to leave his hometown behind.
It's summertime and the living is pricey Saturday, July 3, 2010 @ 8:32AMFamily Man: There’s no way around. It’s summer and for parents that means more expenses