Posts Tagged 'north'
Storm surge plays major role in Hurricane Irene – Washington Post (blog)
ABC News Storm surge plays major role in Hurricane Irene Washington Post (blog) (NICHOLAS KAMM – AFP/GETTY IMAGES) The damage that Hurricane Irene will end up causing the East Coast depends on a number of factors, including wind, rain and a major concern called storm surge . The term, not very well known outside hurricane-prone … Hurricane Irene Update: Downtown Braces For Storm Surge DNAinfo Hurricane Irene surges ashore in North Carolina Pakistan Daily Times Irene Still Seen as Potent on NY Arrival; New City Surge Estimate Serious, But … New York Times (blog) Pajamas Media ?- Los Angeles Times ?- Patch.com all 20,530 news articles??
5.8 earthquake in Virginia felt in Washington, New York City, North Carolina Aug 23, 2011
5.8 earthquake in Virginia felt in Washington, New York City, North Carolina Aug 23, 2011 WASHINGTON – A 5.9 magnitude earthquake centered northwest of Richmond, Va., shook much of Washington, DC, and was felt as far north as Rhode Island, New York City and Martha's Vineyard, Mass., where President Barack Obama is vacationing. The US Geological Survey said the earthquake was half a mile deep. Shaking was felt at the White House and all over the East Coast, as far south as Chapel Hill, NC Parts of the Pentagon, White House and Capitol were evacuated. There were no immediate reports of injuries. The Pentagon was later deemed safe for reoccupation. The quake was centered near Louisa, Va., in Louisa County, which is northwest of Richmond and south of Washington. Obama and many of the nation's leaders were out of town on August vacation when the quake struck at 1:51 pm EDT. The shaking was felt on the Martha's Vineyard golf course as Obama was just starting a round. The East Coast gets earthquakes, but usually smaller ones and is less prepared than California or Alaska for shaking. At Reagan National Airport outside Washington, ceiling tiles fell during a few seconds of shaking. Authorities announced it was an earthquake and all flights were put on hold. From: WAECHTERVIDEO Views: 62396 120 ratings Time: 01:22 More in News & Politics
South Sudan celebrates Independence Day
South Sudan celebrates Independence Day It is Independence Day in South Sudan and citizens of the world's newest nation have taken to the streets to celebrate. Having voted to breakaway in a referendum, their dreams became reality at the stroke of midnight as Africa's largest country split in two. While Khartoum was the first capital to recognise the independence of the south, border issues and other unresolved disputes with the north remain. Decades of north-south civil war were triggered by differences over ideology, religion, ethnicity and oil. … www.euronews.net From: Euronews Views: 47 5 ratings Time: 01:18 More in News & Politics
Mahalak awaits NHL Draft
Mahalak awaits NHL Draft He's ranked as one of the top amateur goalies in all of North America. This weeekend Monroe's Matt Mahalak will most likely be drafted into the NHL. He spent last season with the Plymouth Whalers saving nearly 94 percent of all shots. From: WUPW Views: 109 0 ratings Time: 00:40 More in Sports
Iceland’s Grimsvotn volcano erupting
Scientists have been expecting a new eruption and have said this volcano’s eruption will be small and isn’t expected to lead to the air travel chaos caused by ash from the Eyjafjallajokul volcano. Iceland’s most active volcano has started erupting, scientists said Saturday — just over a year after another eruption on the North Atlantic island shut down European air traffic for days.
Aztecs: Inside the hidden empire 1/5
Aztecs: Inside the hidden empire 1/5 Ancient Voices – Aztecs: Inside the hidden empire Part 1 Brutal, Sophisticated, Misunderstood, Beneath the sprawl of modern-day Mexico City lie the once-glorious remains of the Aztec Capital of Tenochtitlan. From this teeming 15th-century hub, the Aztecs ruled a realm of fabulous architecture, advanced science and intricate artwork. But they are best known for their reliance on human sacrifice and violent conquest to control their world. Why, then, did a civilization capable of such beauty and accomplishment harbor such violence at its very heart? Join leading researchers on a journey from the magnificent past of North America's greatest empire to its poignant remnants today. Visit the ghostly ruins of Teotihuacan where the Aztec myth was born and through virtual-reality, see the long-vanished Tenochtitlan rise again in all its ceremonial splendor. Then, witness the arrival of the Spanish and the grisly excesses on both sides that ultimately led to the Aztecs' downfall. Aztecs: Inside the Hidden Empire reveals all the complex and surprising sides of this world of “blood and flowers.” Now, renowned experts and breakthrough techniques reveal history's most sought-after secrets…in the echo of ANCIENT VOICES. See lost worlds brought to life again through state-of-the-art virtual reality reconstructions, stunning location filming and evocative reenactments. And get closer than ever before to the extraordniary human minds behind the myths, mysteries and monuments. From: DocumentalesMexico Views: 115469 215 ratings Time: 10:01 More in Entertainment
6 Civil War Myths, Busted
One hundred and fifty years after the Civil War began, its echoes are still felt across the United States in lingering divisions between North and South, in debates over the flying of the Confederate flag, and even in arguments over the basic causes of the conflict. Myths both big and small persist about the bloodiest conflict in American history.
Marquette Basketball Sweet 16 Sendoff 2011
Marquette Basketball Sweet 16 Sendoff 2011 Marquette men's basketball team receives a warm sendoff on their way to New Jersey in front of the Al McGuire Center on Tuesday night. Marquette will face North Carolina in the NCAA East Regional Semifinal on Friday, March 25 at 6:15 pm CT. From: MarquetteU Views: 473 6 ratings Time: 00:43 More in Education
Mizzou’s Anderson agrees to become next Arkansas coach – CBSSports.com
SB Nation St. Louis Mizzou’s Anderson agrees to become next Arkansas coach CBSSports.com Mike Anderson has agreed in principle to leave Missouri and become the next men’s basketball coach at Arkansas, a source told CBSSports.com on Wednesday. Anderson was heavily involved in the Arkansas search over the weekend — so much … Anderson talking to Arkansas, has until Thursday to decide Kansas City Star McCluer North’s B.J. Young on Mike Anderson , Arkansas STLtoday.com Sources: Arkansas hires Mike Anderson FOXSports.com USA Today ?- SB Nation Kansas City ?- CBS News all 591 news articles??
Willow TV Partners With DIRECTV to Broadcast the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 to US Viewers in High Definition
Willow TV, the leader in live cricket broadcasts across North America, today announced an agreement with DIRECTV to broadcast the World Cup in high-definition. Willow acquired the exclusive rights to distribute cricket’s marquee competition on television, broadband and the Internet in the United States through an agreement with ESPN STAR Sports , ICC’s global broadcast and production partner.
