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Long Island beaches reopen to bathing

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Long Island beaches reopen to bathing Long Island beaches reopen to bathing

Updated: Tuesday, September 2 2014 10:08 AM EDT2014-09-02 14:08:19 GMT

Health officials say six Long Island beaches that were closed for one day have reopened to bathing. The Nassau County beaches were closed Monday due to storm water runoff that could negatively impact bacterial levels. The beaches were: Laurel Hollow Beach, Morgan Beach, North Hempstead Beach Park, Sea Cliff Village Beach, Tappen Beach and Theodore Roosevelt Beach.

Health officials say six Long Island beaches that were closed for one day have reopened to bathing. The Nassau County beaches were closed Monday due to storm water runoff that could negatively impact bacterial levels. The beaches were: Laurel Hollow Beach, Morgan Beach, North Hempstead Beach Park, Sea Cliff Village Beach, Tappen Beach and Theodore Roosevelt Beach.

Updated: Tuesday, September 2 2014 5:49 AM EDT2014-09-02 09:49:32 GMT

Reminder for drivers that as children head back to school in Nassau County so too, will the speed cameras in school zones.Officials say speed cams will be fully operational at 25 locations this week.That will more than double eventually.

Reminder for drivers that as children head back to school in Nassau County so too, will the speed cameras in school zones.Officials say speed cams will be fully operational at 25 locations this week.That will more than double eventually.

Updated: Monday, September 1 2014 8:13 PM EDT2014-09-02 00:13:34 GMT

Step through the doors of Hope's Land of Candy in Island Park, Long Island and you''ll be taking a trip back in time. There's no WIFI but they do have a Victrola piano. And then there's the candy.. lots and lots of it.

Step through the doors of Hope's Land of Candy in Island Park, Long Island and you''ll be taking a trip back in time. There's no WIFI but they do have a Victrola piano. And then there's the candy.. lots and lots of it.

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Integrated cleaning of major beaches begins across Goa

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Panaji, Sep 2 (TNN):The integrated system of beach cleaning covering major beaches in the state began on Monday. The waste from the bins placed on the beaches will be collected on a daily basis in addition to combing of wet and dry sand.

Machines will be pressed into service as well as manual cleaning will be undertaken where necessary.

"With the increase in the number of tourists visiting Goa each year, there is a concern about the cleanliness of the beautiful seashores across the state. Goa tourism has taken the matter seriously as it recognizes and understands that every tourist is important and distinct which also means cleanliness is a priority for the state and the sector," said Pamela Mascarenhas, deputy director, department of tourism.

Bhumika Transport, Waste Handling Services, a Mumbai-led consortium will manage the North Goa stretch which includes Keri, Arambol, Mandrem, Morjim, Vagator, Ozrant, Anjuna, Baga, Calangute, Candolim, Sinquerim, Nerul, Miramar, Caranzalem, Siridao, Bambolim.

Ram Engineering and Construction Company, a Mumbai-led consortium will manage the South Goa stretch which includes Majorda, Baina, Bogmolo, Velsao, Arrosim, Utorda, Majorda, Betalbatim, Colva, Sernabatim, Benaulim, Zalor, Fatrade, Varca, Cavelossim, Agonda, Palolem, Patnem, Rajbag, Talpona, Galgibag.

The beach cleaning will be done through two agencies. "The initial work of placement of dustbins, building of compost pits, recruitment of manpower, purchasing vehicles, etc. is under way," said Mascarenhas.

Special arrangements will also be made to meet the intense demand of beaches after special events such as Ganpati immersion, Durga celebrations, beach weddings, film shootings or any other tourism-related events to ensure complete cleanliness of the beach within 24 hours after the day of the event.

The project will also ensure cleanliness of beaches from floating and other waste onto the beaches from tidal springs especially during the monsoon and high tides.

The beach cleaning will be done through two agencies Bhumika Transport, Waste Handling Services will manage North Goa and Ram Engineering and Construction Company will look after South Goa.

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Dont turn your back on our beaches residents urged to join in Great British Beach Clean

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DIRTY beaches get spruces up at events across the county over the weekend of September 19 to 22 with the Marine Conservation Society hoping for a record turnout.

The society is urging residents to take part in the Great British Beach Clean and there are plenty of coves and bays in Dorset to choose from.

There are events at Baiter Park, Bournemouth, Durdle Door, Friars Cliff Beach, Hengistbury Head, Holes Bay at Poole, Lulworth Cove, Whitley Lake, Knoll Beach, Ham Common and Worbarrow among others.

Our domestic habits over the last 50 years or so have resulted in dirty beaches, said Tom Bell, campaigns manager.

We throw more stuff away than ever. Plastic in the marine environment may take hundreds of years to break down and it washes up or is blown on to beaches in bits from micro pieces to larger chunks.

We flush stuff down the loo we shouldnt, and that ends up in our waterways and then our beaches.

We want to see people turning out to clean up their favourite or local beach during our Great British Beach Clean weekend please dont turn your back on our beaches.

To find dates and times and register go to mcsuk.org/ greatbritishbeachclean.

Alternatively, call 01989 567807 for information.

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San Diego beaches had 570,000+ visitors over Labor Day weekend

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Ocean Beach

Photo by Chase Cain

Story Published: Sep 2, 2014 at 8:19 AM PDT

Story Updated: Sep 2, 2014 at 9:49 AM PDT

SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Beaches in the city of San Diego saw about 570,000 visitors over the Labor Day weekend, 162 of whom had to be rescued by lifeguards, a spokesman for the city agency said.

Beach attendance on Saturday was around 156,100, and 190,400 on Sunday, according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department. About 227,500 people hit the beaches on Monday.

In addition to the rescues, lifeguards provided medical aid to 182 beachgoers, Lee Swanson, spokesman for the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department said.

Lifeguards also performed 7,823 preventative acts, including warning beach visitors of hazardous conditions, Swanson said. A National Weather Service rip current alert was issued by the over the weekend for all San Diego beaches and remained in affect until 8 p.m. Monday.

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Another Side Of BelizeLook Beyond The Beaches To The Cayo District – Video

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Another Side Of BelizeLook Beyond The Beaches To The Cayo District
http://internationalliving.com/countries/belize/ Jason Holland, International Living correspondent, offers a narrated video tour of Belize #39;s pastoral Cayo District, and its main town, San Ignacio....

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