Bay Area beachgoers can expect a long, healthy summer at the water’s edge: Water quality at most Bay Area beaches remains clean and clear, according to a report released Thursday. Almost all Bay Area beaches had zero or very low levels of bacteria from sewage, agricultural runoff or animal waste, according to Heal the Bay, a Santa Monica nonprofit that looked at weekly water samples from more than 600 sites along the California, Oregon and Washington coasts Continue reading
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Sandy-damaged Liberty Island to reopen by July 4
NEW YORK Lady Liberty will reopen just in time to celebrate the Fourth of July eight months after 75 percent of Liberty Island was submerged during the devastation of superstorm Sandy. Continue reading
Gulf Islands kicks off summer season with a breezy start
AMANDA McCOY/SUN HERALDSarah Justin, 3, gets ready to swim while enjoying a day with her family at Gulf Islands Waterpark on Sunday. AMANDA McCOY SUN HERALDBuy Photo GULFPORT — Those who ventured to Gulf Islands Waterpark Sunday were welcomed with sunny skies, plenty of available parking spaces and no lines on the waterslides — the perfect opening day if not for the chilly breeze that kept the less adventurous away Continue reading
Tripologist: island beaches full of south-eastern promise
Batu Ferringhi beach in Malaysia. Photo: Alamy We are flying to Germany and want a stopover for five to eight days, preferably in south-east Asia, ideally not far from a beach and beautiful nature. We have three children (ages five, nine and 10). Continue reading
Government of Canada Names Thousand Islands National Park
MALLORYTOWN, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – Mar 28, 2013) – Today, on behalf of the Honourable Peter Kent, Canada’s Environment Minister and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Mr. Gord Brown, Member of Parliament for Leeds-Grenville, officially unveiled Thousand Islands National Park of Canada. With Royal Assent of the Private Members Bill-C370 yesterday at 4 p.m., the name of St Continue reading
Beaches open after shark scare
RARE SIGHT: The shark pack was spotted from the air by the Westpac Rescue helicopter. Source: PerthNow SHARK PARK: More than 100 sharks have been sighted feeding off Trigg Point. Picture: Surf Life Saving WA (Rescue helicopter) Source: PerthNow CLOSED: More than 100 sharks have been spotted off Trigg Beach, closing beaches in the area. Continue reading
Nanotechnology Park Sri Lanka – Video
Nanotechnology Park Sri Lanka Located on 50 Acres of lush land, tranquil and verdant, creating an ideal space for'thinking', SLINTEC aims to develop a world-class Nanotechnology Park in Sri Lanka by attracting investments and establishing collaborations with local as well as global companies. Perfectly connected via highways, surrounded by a knowledge hub of universities and only 45 minutes from the commercial center that is Colombo, the Park offers a perfect synergy of serenity and convenience. The Park creates opportunities for all businesses to develop new products through a collaborative innovation process, taking them from research through development toward commercialization Continue reading
NOCSAE Agrees to Fund More Than $855,000 in Sports Medicine and Concussion Research
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) today announced an agreement to fund $855,657 in sports medicine and concussion research. Continue reading
Liberty Bell's twin, gift from UK, is on the move
PHILADELPHIA (AP) The Liberty Bell’s latter-day twin, bestowed as a bicentennial gift from Britain, was removed from its hulking tower at a defunct visitors center on Thursday and placed in storage. The Bicentennial Bell was cast in the same British foundry as the original, a symbol of the U.S. Continue reading
Changes announced for Freedom Fest 2013
The Freedom Fest board of directors met in January to discuss the future of the event after looming financial difficulties came to a head in 2012. Continue reading
JMU Public Star Party held on December 1, 2012 at Astronomy Park! – Video
JMU Public Star Party held on December 1, 2012 at Astronomy Park! Time lapse video of the star party on December 1, 2012. Presented by the John C. Wells Planetarium at JMU the JMU Department of Physics and Astronomy Continue reading
The Alliance for Regenerative Medicine Announces Member Companies Presenting Next Week at Biotech Showcase 2013
WASHINGTON, Jan. Continue reading
NYPD clears Liberty Square New Year’s Eve 2011 – Video
NYPD clears Liberty Square New Year's Eve 2011 NYPD clear out people from Liberty (Zuccotti) Square, and declare the park closed on New Year's Eve, 2011 via my livestream footage. By: CourtneyOccupy Continue reading
Liberty North meets challenge
Eagles get 17 points from forward Brinkley Jolly in beating Park Hill South 44-36. By SAM McDOWELL The Kansas City Star By SAM McDOWELL The Kansas City Star Updated: 2012-12-30T06:09:08Z Shane Keyser Park Hill South center Robert Lane (23) defended as Liberty North forward Brinkley Jolly (41) worked his way toward the basket during the Park Hill South and Liberty North Cardinal Division high school championship game at the American Family Insurance Holiday Classic at William Jewell College on Saturday. Where some may have seen matchup problems, Liberty North forward Brinkley Jolly saw an opportunity Continue reading
New Trout Fishery Coming To Medicine Park
MEDICINE PARK, Okla_When most think of winter, going fishing probably isn't the first activity that comes to mind, but the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife is trying to change that. Starting January 1st, Continue reading
Superstorm Sandy shuts Statue of Liberty, but symbolism endures
When ABC News visited the Statue of Liberty in late October to see a renovation that had closed it for a year, no one could have predicted that would be one of the last looks anyone would have for a while at the great landmark. Just 48 hours later, Superstorm Sandy hit the East Coast and one of its casualties was Liberty Island Continue reading
Linkin Park-Stagelight Demos [2012][Full] – Video
Linkin Park-Stagelight Demos [2012][Full] Linkin Park-Stagelight Demos [2012] Tracklist: 01 – Bruiser 02 – Space Station 03 – LP Jam 01 04 – LP Jam 02 05 – Complimentary -Sguenos En Facebook: www.facebook.comFrom:CFLPMtyViews:42 6ratingsTime:13:02More inMusic Continue reading
The Alliance for Regenerative Medicine Announces Third Annual State of the Industry Briefing
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The Alliance for Regenerative Medicine (ARM), the international organization representing the interests of the regenerative medicine community, today announced that the third annual State of the Industry Briefing will take place on January 8, 2013 in San Francisco. The session will include two panels comprised of leading experts in the field. Continue reading
Kamehameha Battle- Me vs Green Goblin – Video
Kamehameha Battle- Me vs Green Goblin There is a story about this particular memory here during my visit to Universal Studios Islands of Adventure, so I hope you're reading this description here. Continue reading
Destructive cyclone heads to Fiji
Family members of New Zealand Idol winner Rosita Vai have lost their home in Cyclone Evan.The 31-year-old was due to sing at Samoa's Christmas in the Park today with Kiwi rapper Scribe, but the event was cancelled after wild weather… Continue reading