The Best Beaches of 2013 Announced

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Frequented by the rich and famous, Main Beach in East Hampton on Long Island, N.Y., has been named the top beach of 2013.

Though battered by Super Storm Sandy and other winter storms, the beach has largely recovered, said Stephen Leatherman, also know as "Dr. Beach," director of Florida International University's Laboratory for Coastal Research in Miami.

In its 23rd year, the Top 10 Best Beaches list, put together by Dr. Beach, was announced Thursday night (May 23). [See Photos of the Top Beaches of 2013]

Though other parts of the beach were eroded by the storms, East Hampton's pavilion is located several hundred feet from the water's edge and was little affected by the severe weather.

"The big, wide sandy beach made of quartz has towering sand dunes, and beautiful clean and clear blue water," according to Leatherman. In addition to the natural wonders, Main Beach is a great place to spot celebs. Biking is the best way to get around to avoid parking hassles.

If you're not in New York this Memorial Day weekend, you can still check out another gorgeous beach from the top-10 list:

1. Main Beach East Hampton, New York

2. Kahanamoku Beach Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii

3. St. George Island State Park, Florida panhandle

4. Hamoa Beach, Maui, Hawaii

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Long Island Beach Named 'Best' on 2013 Top Ten Beaches List

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HAUPPAUGE, NY--(Marketwired - May 24, 2013) - For the second time in three years a beach in Long Island has taken the number one spot on the annual Top Ten Beaches list by noted coastal expert Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman (aka Dr. Beach), a college professor who visits and rates the best U.S. beaches.

Main Beach in East Hampton was named "Best Beach" 2013 on the annual Top Ten list, which includes some of the best U.S. beaches in Florida, Hawaii, the Carolinas and Massachusetts.Coopers Beach in Southampton was named Top Beach in 2010.

A lovely example of Long Island's 100-plus miles of pristine ocean beach coastline, Main Beach was cited for its sparkling surf, idyllic setting, white sand, water temperature, and cleanliness on a list of 50 criteria.

The honor is especially noteworthy considering the challenges the beaches in Long Island overcame in preparation for summer following a severe storm season that took its toll on local beaches and communities.

"This beach was heavily eroded by Super Storm Sandy and subsequent winter storms, yet it has largely recovered.The proud pavilion at Main Beach was little affected because it was set back several hundred feet from the water's edge," Dr. Leatherman said.

East Hampton is a quaint village that dates back to the 1640s. At the latter half of the 19th century it became a noted artists' colony. Today it is home to many celebrities and NY residents who have built large summer estates that complement the agrarian and historic character of the area. One of the most enjoyable ways to get around town is bicycling, which also avoids paying the pricey parking fee, Dr. Leatherman said.

Main Beach is just one of many spectacular local, county, state and national park beaches in Long Island.For information about visiting Long Island call: 1-877-386-6654 ext. 210 or request a free Travel Guide.

The Long Island Convention & Visitors Bureau (LICVB) was established in 1979 as the official tourism promotion agency for the destination's travel and tourism industry. The LICVB contributes to the economic development and quality of life on Long Island by promoting the region as a world-class destination for tourism, meetings and conventions.

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Beaches Make Comeback Seven Months After Sandy

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As many beaches hit by Superstorm Sandy are ready to reopen, some homes are still uninhabitable.

By the time storm Sandy wound down last fall, it was clear that some of the most popular coastal state park beaches in southern New England were all but destroyed.

In Connecticut and Rhode Island, the storm sent a surge of water so powerful that in places it washed many thousands of cubic yards of sand from beaches into parking lots, park roads and picnic areas.

While parts of New Jersey and New York were hardest hit by the historic storm, coastal damage in southern New England also was enormous. Some of the region's major beaches, like Sherwood Island State Park in Westport and Misquamicut State Beach in Westerly, R.I., took a literal pounding of historic proportions.

At Misquamicut, for example, which is adjacent to the Connecticut border and hugely popular with Connecticut residents, the storm flushed the entire beach into the park's 3,000-space parking lot, leaving it 3 feet deep in sand. What had been the beach was left a scoured, debris-strewn mess.

Robert J. Paquette, chief of Rhode Island's Division of Parks and Recreation, estimated the volume of sand displaced at Misquamicut and adjoining beaches at 100,000 cubic yards.

Since then, in a restoration project that took three months, crews with heavy construction equipment sifted and transported the sand back to the beach.

"There was the publicity that Misquamicut was destroyed," Paquette said. "But it is ready to go. The major work is done. Patrons will see us doing some minor work in coming weeks." About 80 percent of Misquamicut beach-goers come from Connecticut, New York and New Jersey, he said.

Environmental agencies had the winter and spring to work on the beaches, so much of the work is done, although repairs and restoration at some parks will continue for months. Coastal state parks in Connecticut and Rhode Island are open for the traditional Memorial Day summer season kickoff.

As at Misquamicut, crews at Sherwood Island moved tons of sand from picnic areas, parking areas and roads and restored the beach. At East Beach alone crews had to move several thousand cubic yards of sand back to the beach.

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Group issues health report card for Southern California beaches

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LOS ANGELES, May 24 (UPI) -- Southern California beaches had overall good water quality last year, with most receiving good to excellent ratings, an annual report by Heal the Bay said.

The organization has been assessing water quality at more than 600 beaches on the U.S. west coast and issuing an annual report card since 1991.

Each beach is assigned an A to F grade, with higher grades denoting less risk of becoming ill while swimming at that location, the Los Angeles Times reported.

While most Southern California beaches fared well -- Heal the Bay even gave A+ grades to Hermosa Beach, Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro and the Wedge in Newport Beach -- a few were tagged with F grades, including Doheny Beach in Dana Point, Avalon Beach in Catalina and the beaches next to the piers at Redondo Beach and Malibu, the newspaper said.

Grades are often lower during periods of heavy rain, the report pointed out, but Southern California had rainfall totals well below average last winter with a resultant improvement in water quality.

"Rainstorms greatly increase the amount of urban runoff, the greatest source of bacterial pollution at local beaches," Heal the Bay officials said in a statement.

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Writing a customer database system (3a/4) using Human Level Artificial Intelligence – Video

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Writing a customer database system (3a/4) using Human Level Artificial Intelligence
This video shows a robot writing a customer database system using a binary tree. There are no sound in the video because I wanted to show the viewers how the robot thinks while writing a software...

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AEROSPACE POWER – Fighter Aircraft of the USAF | Air Force Video 1977 – Video

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AEROSPACE POWER - Fighter Aircraft of the USAF | Air Force Video 1977
AEROSPACE POWER - Fighter Aircraft of the USAF | Air Force Video 1977 - This film covers activities in research and development tests, evaluation, and procurement during 1977.

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Research and Markets: Global Commercial Aerospace Landing Gear and MRO Market Analysis and Opportunities: 2013-2020

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bbhjfq/global_commercial) has announced the addition of the "Global Commercial Aerospace Landing Gear and MRO Market Analysis and Opportunities: 2013-2020" report to their offering.

The global commercial aerospace landing gear and MRO market, which registered moderate growth during 2007-2012, is forecast to witness modest growth from 2013 through 2020 and reach $6.91 billion by 2020. The landing gear market growth is highly dependent on aircraft market dynamics. Factors affecting the global commercial aircraft market are likely to have parallel effects on the landing gear market.

The report studies the global commercial aerospace landing gear and MRO market with an in-depth analysis of the North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC), and Rest of the World (ROW) regions. APAC and ROW are projected to dominate the market during 2013-2020.

The author has identified that tough regulations and retrofitting and replacement of systems in the aging fleets in mature markets are the major growth challengers. Demand for lightweight and sophisticated landing gear systems, rise in the number of aircraft deliveries and increasing traffic are the driver that provide the market with competitive advantage.

This market research report is an indispensable reference guide for materials suppliers, product manufacturers, investors, executives, distributors, and many more that operate in this market. This report provides insights into recent market scope, industry overview and analysis, supply chain analysis, relative market attractiveness by region, annual market trend, emerging trends, and market forecasts. It offers a Porter's Five Forces Analysis, merger and acquisitions analysis that determine the regional and segmental opportunities, competitive landscape, and profitability trend and analysis of the major players.

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Western Economic Diversification Minister Lynne Yelich Announces Funding to Support Western Canadian Aerospace Companies

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ABBOTSFORD, BC, May 24, 2013 /CNW/ - Today Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) President and CEO Jim Quick was proud to join the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification (WD), as she announced federal funding for a two-year, multi-faceted project that will support Western Canadian aerospace companies as they develop their supply chains and compete in global markets.

The funding, which totals $533,840, will be administered by AIAC and used for seven specific projects designed to facilitate stronger Western Canadian involvement in domestic and international aerospace-related events, and enhance market access and supply chain development opportunities for western small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

"Our Western Canadian companies are leaders in their fields and critical to the success of Canadian aerospace both domestically and around the world," said Quick. "As the fifth-largest aerospace nation in the world, Canada is at its strongest when each region enjoys the support and collaboration that it needs. We are very pleased to collaborate with WD and our other partner organizations to ensure the Western aerospace industry is in a position to take full advantage of current and future opportunities to enhance their competitiveness."

"It's important that Western Canada's aerospace industry continues to be promoted to an international audience, giving it a competitive edge and allowing it to compete on a global stage," said Minister Yelich. "By supporting AIAC in delivering on initiatives like these, we are strengthening Western Canada's aerospace industry while showing the world what the West has to offer."

The announcement comes on the heels of the federal Aerospace Review, the release of the Emerson and Jenkins Reports, and the inclusion of several important aerospace initiatives in the 2013 Economic Action Plan.

"Canadian aerospace is a world leader and a key economic driver, and the government has made it clear that they are committed to its success," said Quick. "We thank Minister Yelich for her hard work and commitment to our Western companies, and we look forward to working with the government on increasing our companies' competitiveness, both in Western Canada and across the country."

AIAC is the national association representing Canada's aerospace manufacturing and services sector. As the world's fifth-largest aerospace industry, Canada's aerospace sector generates more than $22 billion, exports 80% of its output, and dedicates over 20% of its activity to research and development (R&D). Aerospace is responsible for the employment of 160,000 Canadians. AIAC represents the interests of over 700 aerospace companies across Canada.

SOURCE: Aerospace Industries Association of Canada

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Research and Markets: Global Commercial Aerospace Avionics Market Analysis and Outlook: 2013-2020

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Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/wxbgsf/global_commercial) has announced the addition of the "Global Commercial Aerospace Avionics Market Analysis and Outlook: 2013-2020" report to their offering.

The global commercial aerospace avionics market is expected to reach $8.3 billion by 2020, with a moderate CAGR of 3.9% during the forecast period. Despite the adverse economic conditions that have prevailed, total industry sales grew during the last six years. In terms of dollar value, communication network and navigation is the largest segment in the commercial avionics market, followed by control systems, radar and surveillance, and display systems. North America holds the largest share of revenue, followed by Europe.

The industry is highly regulated, especially regarding the safety of its products. The result is that the industry has particularly high entry barriers because of capital and regulatory requirements.

This study reflects that the industry faces a challenge from the long product development lead-time, which stymies capital circulation as it becomes fixed in a particular product. Avionics are costly products, requiring a huge capital commitment. As a result, until the delivery of the aircraft, that amount cannot be used for any other purpose. The commercial aerospace avionics market is highly technology driven. To develop new product with better technology and bring it back to the market requires a lengthy process.

This unique report will provide you with valuable information, insights, and tools needed to identify new growth opportunities and operate your business successfully in this market. This report will save hundreds of hours of your own personal research time and will significantly benefit you in expanding your business in this market. In today's stringent economy, you need every advantage that you can find.

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- Garmin

- GE Aviation

- Honeywell

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Harper Government Invests in Western Canadian Aerospace Industry

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ABBOTSFORD, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - May 24, 2013) - Today, the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced federal support for a two-year, multi-faceted project that will help the western Canadian aerospace industry access global supply chains and increase its international competitiveness.

"Western Canada's small- and medium-sized enterprises play a vital role in creating high-value jobs and supporting economic growth in our communities," said Minister Yelich. "Through our support for the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada, our Government is showcasing Western Canada's expertise in the development of new technologies and applications for these sectors, while also linking western Canadian companies with promising new commercial opportunities."

"This investment demonstrates our Government's commitment to helping our world-class aerospace and defence industry continue to grow in the West and across Canada," said the Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Member of Parliament for Abbotsford. "Through this project, we are helping western Canadian companies to compete on an international stage which creates good jobs and greater prosperity for workers and families here at home."

Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) is providing $533,840 to the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) to coordinate and manage seven inter-related projects that support the western Canadian aerospace industry. These projects will increase opportunities for western companies to identify new markets, customers and technologies.

"Our Western Canadian companies are leaders in their fields and important contributors to our economy," said Jim Quick, President and CEO of AIAC. "The funding that WD is providing will help western Canadian companies to access new markets, grow their businesses and become more competitive. This agreement is great news for the aerospace industry and for the Canadian economy as a whole."

The seven AIAC projects supported by WD will facilitate stronger western Canadian industry involvement in domestic and international aerospace-related events, and will enhance market access and supply chain development opportunities for small- and medium-sized enterprises across the West.

The Harper Government remains focused on four priorities, as outlined by the Prime Minister, that Canadians care most about: their families, the safety of our streets and communities, their pride in being a citizen of this country, and their personal financial security.

Since 2006, the Harper Government, through WD, has invested in job-creating small- and medium-sized businesses, aerospace, marine and defence industries, and supported innovative entrepreneurs in pursuing emerging markets. By continuing to promote new economic opportunities, WD is helping to create jobs, economic growth, and long-term prosperity.

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