Things to Do: Scenic Drives Nov 13, 2009
my wife and I live down in Oakwood and we do quite a bit of traveling around NE GA. There are some fantastic roadtrips with lots to do and some great food along the way - we often wonder why more people don't take advantage of our area like this. " Kay wrote on Oct 12, 2008 10:07 AM:" Reading the Things To Do has been a tremendous help in learning about the area. (Clayton Tribune, GA)
Winds, rain lash Atlantic coast Nov 13, 2009
Ida's rains and winds were the work of late-season tropical storm, which quickly weakened once it made landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast on Tuesday ... Strong winds with gusts of up to 45 mph were expected Friday morning along the lower Maryland shore ... The National Weather Service issued coastal storm warnings from Delaware through Virginia and advised that recreational boaters and commercial vessels remain in port because of strong winds and dangerous waters. (Anchorage Daily News)
STATE OF EMERGENCY: Storms Batter Southern, Middle Atlantic Coasts Nov 13, 2009
Strong winds knock down trees and raise the tide along the Mid-Atlantic ... Winds and rain also caused power outages in several areas ... Winds gusted up to 50 mph and, in some areas, were expected to reach 60 mph. (ABC News)
Waning Idas downpours swamp Mid-Atlantic coast Nov 13, 2009
Watches and warnings for gales, high winds and storms were in effect from North Carolina to New Jersey ... Similar incidents have been reported in coastal Norfolk, where winds were worsening high tides already 6 feet to 7 feet above normal. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
City council members indicted in Riverside Co city Nov 13, 2009
Dust storm and high winds hit westside. Services. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Storm closes some Va. roads Across Virginia yesterday, transportation officials reported road closings on five interstates, 24 primary roads and 158 secondary roads, mostly in Hampton Roads and the Danville are Nov 13, 2009
In North Carolina, an elderly man standing in his yard was killed when a pine tree was snapped by strong winds and fell on him. Meanwhile, Dominion Power was reporting last night that more than 159,000 customers were without electricity in southeast Virginia and part of North Carolina as rain continued to fall. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Rain soaks Roanoke Valley Nov 13, 2009
According to the NWS, the combination of Ida and the low pressure area will bring strong northeasterly winds, with gusts over 40 mph. With all the rain, people are looking for indoor activities to keep them occupied. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Atlantic coast drenched from Ida remnants Nov 13, 2009
The torrential rains and winds gusting more than 30 mph were the work of late-season Tropical Storm Ida, which quickly weakened once it made landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast on Tuesday but still soaked a swath of the Southeast ... Officials in this city on Chesapeake Bay were watching the incoming tide closely, as winds pushed water inland and threatened to cause more flooding late Thursday or early Friday ... Some hardy residents ventured out in the stinging rain, leaning into gusting winds as... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Click to read:Ida's Torrents Drench Atlantic Coast Nov 13, 2009
Relentless rain drenched much of the Atlantic seaboard Thursday, pelting communities from North Carolina northward with gusty winds and heavy rains, inundating streets, stranding drivers and causing three deaths in hard-hit Virginia and one in North Carolina ... And an elderly man standing in his yard was killed when a pine tree was snapped off by strong winds and fell on him, said Mooresville Fire Department Assistant Chief Curt Deaton ... The Coast Guard on Wednesday plucked two people from a... (CBS News)
Virginia, Boston College Win Afternoon Quarterfinal Games Nov 12, 2009
CARY, N.C. Goals were hard to come by as the Atlantic Coast Conference Men s Soccer Championship got under way amidst heavy rains and high winds on Wednesday afternoon. For Virginia and Boston College, one goal proved to be enough. (Theacc.com)
Hurricane Ida weakens, but Gulf still on warning Nov 10, 2009
NEW ORLEANS (AP) The first hurricane this year to threaten the U.S. Gulf Coast weakened early Monday but could still pack hurricane-strength winds and storm surges when it hits the shore overnight ... The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said top sustained winds from the Category 1 hurricane had decreased to near 80 mph around 7 a.m. EST from about 90 mph earlier Monday ... Leave the unit behind and evacuate to a permanent structure that will better withstand tropical weather systems and... (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
UPDATE 7-Ida soaks US Gulf Coast, disrupts energy output Nov 10, 2009
At one time a Category 2 hurricane, Ida's threat eased as winds dropped to 65 miles per hour (100 km per hour). Ida was forecast to weaken quickly as it moved inland, turning east over northern Florida. (Scientific American)
UPDATE 6-Ida's threat ebbs but US Gulf energy output disrupted Nov 10, 2009
At one time a Category 2 hurricane, Ida's threat eased as winds dropped to 70 miles per hour (112 km per hour) ... Although Ida's winds were still near hurricane force, most offshore oil rigs in the Gulf won't see winds over 50 mph (80 kph), said Jim Rouiller, senior energy meteorologist at private forecaster Planalytics Inc.. (Scientific American)
Weaker Ida drenches US Gulf Coast, hits oil supply Nov 10, 2009
Once a Category 2 hurricane, Ida became less threatening as its top sustained winds fell to near 60 miles an hour (95 kph), the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in a 1 a.m EST (0600 GMT) advisory. The storm had also slowed down, with its center expected to cross the U.S. Gulf Coast near Mobile, Alabama, later on Tuesday, the hurricane center said. (Scientific American)
Nothing But Net: The Physics Of Basketball Free Throws Nov 9, 2009
8, 2009) Pay attention, Shaq: Two North Carolina State University engineers have figured out the best way to shoot a free throw -- a frequently underappreciated skill that gets more important as the game clock winds down. See also. (Science Daily)
Final Box Score: UNC 1, Boston College 0 Nov 7, 2009
0 0 0 1 - 1 Weather: 50 degrees, calm winds, humidity 52% Boston College. 0 0 0 0 - 0. (Tarheelblue.com)
The Forgotten Battle of World War II: Remembering the Aleutian Campaign Nov 7, 2009
Goldstein, a retired University of Pittsburgh professor, authored one of the only books on the campaign, called the Williwaw War, named for the freezing, high-velocity winds flowing from Siberia and the Bering Sea, which made service in the Aleutians a constant misery ... To combat the fierce and unpredictable williwaws, soldiers leaned forward as they walked, before falling on their faces as the winds abruptly ended. (Townhall.com)
Of microbursts and hurricanes in Danvers Nov 7, 2009
Microbursts are very localized columns of sinking air which produce damaging straight-line winds. On both occasions the damage was caused within a 30-40 second period. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Written out of the story Nov 7, 2009
But talk of miracles and head winds aside, I think John McCain really does have a decent shot at winning, and that's not just because I'm a longtime Republican political operative. Despite what the polls seem to be saying, a closer look at the numbers shows that a Democratic victory is not a foregone conclusion. (Salon)
Once again, Evans backs Richt but makes his point Nov 5, 2009
If the player winds up a flop in college, it must be some reason other than the recruiting experts were wrong. How much talent a team has is best borne out by how many of them are playing in the NFL a few years later, and how much they are producing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
GOP victory Tuesday won't erase party's problems Nov 3, 2009
So even if political winds start blowing harder behind them and even if they can capitalize on Democratic missteps, Republicans still will have a long way to go over the next year because of their party's own fundamental problems divisions over the path forward, the lack of a national leader and a shrinking base in a changing nation. The GOP would overcome none of those hurdles should Republican Bob McDonnell win the Virginia governor's race, Chris Christie emerge victorious in the New... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Nation & World Nov 1, 2009
While residents in some Western and Plains states were digging out Friday after an early blast of snow, heavy rain and strong winds that toppled trees, power lines and church steeples lashed parts of the South, leaving three people dead. By JENNIFER DOBNER, The Associated Press. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
From the field Oct 29, 2009
In spite of temperatures in the low 40s and gusty winds, 20 teams from across the state turned out to fish in the event that raised funds for the N.C. Artificial Reef Fund. Approximately $3,800 was raised, pushing the total total raised over the event's five editions to more than $18,000, tournament director Jay Dail said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
GSI Commerce buys RueLaLa.com owner Oct 28, 2009
Dust storm and high winds hit westside. Afghans receive fire e training. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Golf Places Second at ODU/Seascape Intercollegiate Oct 28, 2009
"I had just 25 putts today, my lowest total of the season. The conditions were a little better today with lighter winds after a foggy and misty start this morning. It's my personal best and I'm excited," Turner said. The 66 tied the GW record for lowest 18-hole score accomplished four other times, most recenty by Andrew Gallo in 2004. (Gwsports.com)
Camping for Dummies: I need your best camping advice! Oct 24, 2009
Winds today and tomorrow 10 20 MPH. Sunset 6:53 PM.. Theresa you are so out of there. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Field Hockey Deacon Club Day - Saturday, October 24 Oct 23, 2009
As the regular season winds down, the ACC is completely gridlocked. Maryland and North Carolina are tied for first place with perfect 4-0 records. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Duke's Redmond, FSU's McCarty named ACC Women's Soccer Co-Players of the Week Oct 21, 2009
As the ACC regular season winds down, Thursday night features a marquee match between second-ranked North Carolina (12-1-1, 5-1) and fifth-ranked Florida State (11-2-1, 4-1-1) in Tallahassee. The Tar Heels sit atop the ACC standings with 15 points, while the Seminoles are tied for second with 13. (Theacc.com)
Drought facts show water policy priority Oct 20, 2009
The Catawba River winds 225 miles through the Carolinas and provides drinking water to more than 1 million people and electricity to more than twice that many. With South Carolina suing to stop North Carolina s plan, the outcome stands to have major impact. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Maybe it's not Johnson, but it's just different, isn't it? Oct 18, 2009
Gray skies and chilly winds didn't keep fans from bundling up and heading to Lowe's Motor Speedway. Tom Sorensen: I hope the speedway wasn t banking on a big crowd at the NASCAR Banking 500. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Pine-Richland on a roll, enjoying a senior moment together Oct 16, 2009
As their time together winds down, they want to go out on top. Typically, the Rams start eight seniors, and their contributions are as big a reason as anything why the team led Section 2-AAA going into the section finale last night. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
- HOLTVILLE: Football night to be held 0 Oct 12, 2009
clear - Winds: NE at 3 mph , Humidity: 38. HOLTVILLE: Football night to be held By IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS STAFF. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Hire this man of great resolve Oct 11, 2009
But unfavorable winds stopped him short of an offer. Still, something inside of him will not let him give up. (Albany Times Union)
Can Kiffin, Tennessee hold it together and beat Georgia? Oct 9, 2009
We ll see who winds up having a pretty decent season. im4bama. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Indiana-Virginia At A Glance Oct 8, 2009
Today will be pleasant with light winds and highs in the lower 70s. Much warmer Friday. (W-USA News, DC)
Krawcheck is endorsed Oct 8, 2009
High Winds Blow Through Brooklyn. Lincoln Center Daredevil. (New York Post -- Business)
WPIAL Boys' Golf Championship: Latrobe senior claims crown Oct 8, 2009
Strong winds, especially in the morning, made it tough for many to post low scores, but 16 players still shot in the 70s. Wagner was talking with a newspaper reporter when he learned Gjebre had tied him. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
- Minority group leaders advocate for equality in health care bill 0 Oct 6, 2009
clear - Winds: NW at 3 mph , Humidity: 50. Minority group leaders advocate for equality in health care bill. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Comments create controversy for Christian Greens coach Sep 30, 2009
BTW again, Green probably did want to go to Plant w/ Murray, but his father wanted the structure that Tampa Catholic provided he has a brother who graduated last year and was a DE don t know what happened to him, maybe he went to a JC to see where Christian winds up both boys are quiet and respectful, nice family. Nick. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
- From the desk of: A nice trip to South Carolina 0 Sep 30, 2009
clear - Winds: CLM at 0 mph , Humidity: 13. From the desk of: A nice trip to South Carolina. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Cochran joins Watson for lead at SAS Sep 26, 2009
With overcast skies, a light drizzle and whipping winds, Watson said the course at Prestonwood Country Club played long.. "There were some difficult shots if you didn't hit in the fairway," he said. (ESPN -- Golf)
Things to Do: Scenic Drives Sep 25, 2009
my wife and I live down in Oakwood and we do quite a bit of traveling around NE GA. There are some fantastic roadtrips with lots to do and some great food along the way - we often wonder why more people don't take advantage of our area like this. " Kay wrote on Oct 12, 2008 10:07 AM:" Reading the Things To Do has been a tremendous help in learning about the area. (Clayton Tribune, GA)
Finding non-conference foes tricky Sep 25, 2009
Winds blowing from the Northeast at 5-10 mph. Game-time temperature: Around 70. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Floods Leave Trail of Victims in Southeast Sep 24, 2009
" It arrived in the form of a blizzard containing up to 44" inches of snow, winds to 90 MPH and greater. broke trees in half, knocked down utility poles, stranded hundreds of motorists in lethal snow banks, closed ALL roads, isolated scores of communities, and cut power to ten's of thousands. (CBS News -- Early Show)
6 Dead In Violent Southern Flooding Sep 22, 2009
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph with winds increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight ... East winds 10 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph in the afternoon ... Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph with winds increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
In Edwards scandal, a chapter winds down Sep 20, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Floyd victims recall ordeals (3) Sep 19, 2009
In the backyard, a small deck overlooks the calm, tree-lined water, which winds sleepily, at an apparently safe distance, 10 feet below. At first glance, this might seem an unlikely location for a flood. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Volleyball Continues Big 12 Play at OU Sep 18, 2009
Volleyball Continues Big 12 Play at Oklahoma - MISSOURI OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. Libero Caitlyn Vann is just five digs shy of moving into eight place on the all-time Mizzou digs list. (Mutigers.com)
Review: `Love Happens,' as do soggy cliches Sep 18, 2009
She gets a chance to show a little zing off the top in bantering with Eckhart but then she winds up being the same sort of supportive friend/girlfriend/wife she's played in movies ranging from "Rock Star" and "Bruce Almighty" to "Marley & Me" and "He's Just Not That Into You." Other movies ("The Good Girl," "Friends With Money") have made use of the fact that she's capable of more than showing up and looking good. It can be done. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Time to cast away Sep 17, 2009
But weeks of northeast winds, rare for September, kept pounding the beach, making Malat's efforts futile. He kept switching out his pyramid sinkers for heavier ones, but none would stick. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hoops schedule released Sep 15, 2009
The main portion of NU's non-conference season winds to a close prior to the holidays as it hosts Stanford Dec. 19 and Central Connecticut State Dec. 22. Northwestern is set to play two more non-league games during its Big Ten bye dates, welcoming UT-Pan American Jan. 7 and Chicago State March 3. (PurpleWildcats.com)
Logan Gray: UGAs missing quarterback Sep 15, 2009
If Cox goes down, Georgia winds up with a quarterback who spent last year mostly on special teams and thus is only a hair more experienced than a true freshman. And then there s the long view. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Eleven Postseason Teams, Charleston Classic... Sep 9, 2009
2 and the Green Wave winds down the regular season with a home contest against Houston on Mar. 6. (Tulanegreenwave.com)
Hurricane Fred forms in Atlantic; winds at 75 mph Sep 9, 2009
Published: Wednesday, September 9, 2009 12:45 AM EDT Forecasters say Hurricane Fred has formed in the eastern Atlantic Ocean with winds at 75 mph (120 kph) and is expected to strengthen ... Linda's maximum sustained winds remain near 60 mph (95 kph). (Washington Daily News, NC)
N.C. GOP leaders aiming at 2010 legislative races Sep 7, 2009
The political winds are at least, early on it seems. shifting in another direction. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Tropical depression forms far out in Pacific Sep 7, 2009
The storm has top winds near 50 mph (85 kph) and is moving northwest near 10 mph (17 kph) ... Jimena's maximum sustained winds decreased to near 35 mph (55 kph) early Friday and forecasters said the depression was expected to keep weakening ... Jimena, a Category 4 hurricane with winds of near 145 mph (230 kph), could rake the region of harsh desert fringed with picturesque beaches and fishing villages by Tuesday evening. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Offshore winds promise power Sep 6, 2009
Sunday, September 6, 2009. Search stories on N&O.com. (News & Observer)
What if Cox cant play? Sep 5, 2009
Is it ironic that The Winds of Change is playing on the radio right now. I m not liking this feeling I m getting. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Erin Andrews' Nude Video 'Nightmare' Sep 2, 2009
Firefighters Now Making Progress Against Blaze, But Mindful that Height of Season, Santa Ana Winds Still to Come. News in Pictures Scroll Left Scroll Right. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Hurricane stronger, heads for Mexico's Los Cabos Sep 1, 2009
Jimena, just short of Category 5 status with winds of n 00004000 ear 155 mph (250 kph), could rake the harsh desert region fringed with picturesque beaches and fishing villages as a major storm by Tuesday evening ... The Category 2 storm's maximum sustained winds had slipped to near 105 mph (165 kph), from 135 mph (217 kph) on Wednesday ... Jimena, with winds of near 155 mph (250 kph), is just short of Category 5 status - the top danger rating for a hurricane - and could rake the harsh desert... (Fresno Bee -- State)
* Danny wets East; Pacific storm looms Aug 31, 2009
Cape Code and nearby islands were expecting 64kph winds later on Saturday ... Jimena, the 10th named storm of the Pacific season, quickly became a Category 2 storm with maximum sustained winds of 165kph ... The National Hurricane Centers five-day forecast predicted the storms center could pass offshore of the peninsula next week but come close enough to bring strong winds and churn up rough seas. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Danny Downgraded; Jimena Forms In The Pacific Aug 30, 2009
Maximum sustained winds were near 35 miles per hour. Large swells from the system were still expected to produce dangerous surf and treacherous rip currents from the Carolinas to New England over the next several days. (KWTX.com, TX)
Danny soaks East Coast; Pacific storm stronger Aug 30, 2009
Jimena, the 10th named storm of the Pacific season, quickly became a Category 2 storm with sustained winds of 105 mph ... The National Hurricane Center's five-day forecast predicts the storm's center could pass offshore of the peninsula next week but come close enough to bring strong winds and churn up rough seas ... Farther out in the Pacific, Tropical Storm Kevin formed with top winds of 45 mph. (AZCentral -- News)
Danny weakens; Hurricane Jimena intensifies Aug 30, 2009
Meanwhile in the Pacific, Hurricane Jimena rapidly intensified Saturday, quickly becoming a Category 1 storm with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (130 kmh) off Mexicos southern coast ... Cape Cod and nearby islands were expecting 40 mph winds later Saturday ... Also in the Pacific, a tropical depression formed far out to sea with winds of 35 mph. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Danny Downgraded to Tropical Depression Aug 30, 2009
Early Saturday, the remnants of Danny were located about 80 miles (130 km) southeast of Cape Hatteras, N.C. Maximum sustained winds were near 35 mph (55 kph). On the Outer Banks island of Ocracoke, Anchorage Marina dock master Robert Raborn said the warnings of rough seas prompted the usual stream of weekend boaters crossing the Pamlico Sound to cancel reservations for overnight docking space. (CBS News)
