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  • Rochester Crusaders Hold Fundraiser Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 6:29PMThe community is pulling together this weekend for a local drum and bugle corps. The Rochester Crusaders held a fundraiser Saturday in Ontario. The group needs help replacing $100,000 worth of equipment that was damaged and robbed in April.
  • Troops in Iraq to Receive Local Treats Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 6:29PMA taste of Rochester is being sent overseas to Iraq courtesy of Juan and Maria’s Empanada Stand. The owners prepared 100 pounds of food including rice, beans and empanadas for American troops in Ballad, Iraq.
  • Veterans, First Responders Honored Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 6:29PMEmergency responders and military veterans are being honored this weekend. Operation Patriot is up and running at Charlotte Beach for an eighth straight year. The event was founded, produced and hosted by employees of R News and Time Warner Cable.
  • Palm Beach 911: Thefts, warrant arrests, drug arrests, restraining order, fire-rescue calls Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 6:17PMGRAND THEFT
  • Traditional soya sauce Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 5:54PMHeng Lee’s naturally fermented Kicap Cair, is still made the way it was in China for more than two thousand years.
  • BRIEFS Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 5:31PMEmir phones Mubarak HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani telephoned Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak yesterday to express his condolences on the loss of lives in the rockslide that occurred in Cairo.
  • A Look at Firefighting, Then and Now Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 2:29PMIt was a celebration of firefighters past, present and future Saturday in Rochester. The Rochester Fire Department and the Genesee Valley Antique Fire Apparatus Association showed off dozens of antique and modern fire engines Saturday at the Port of Rochester.
  • Boys & Girls Clubs Start a New Tradition Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 1:44PMThe Boys & Girls Clubs of Rochester held their first-ever garage sale Saturday. The sale, featuring clothes, furniture and many more items, was held on Genesee Street. The Boys & Girls Clubs are made up of volunteers who help area youngsters develop into responsible citizens.
  • Fall into fun at festivals around the state Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 12:46PMHumans have been doing it since the Druids and probably before: gathering in fall to celebrate the harvest, the change of season, community and culture. This is a beautiful time to travel in Texas: temperatures fit for a convertible under the deep blue sky, endless roads leading to revelry of all sorts.
  • Labor Day ritual renewed as campers, off-roaders visit rec area Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 9:29AMSounding like a swarm of angry bees, thousands of ATVs, motorcycles and other off-highway vehicles darted around the 1,500 acres of coastline and dunes this past weekend at the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area.
  • Portsmouth area community calendar Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 5:09AM Portsmouth
  • Enjoy the Labor Day holiday at beautiful Crystal Lake Park Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 8:44PMStory created Aug 26, 2008 - 09:25:38 CDT. (This is the last in a series of Fun-On-A-Tank destination points.) Crystal Lake - Labor Day weekend is usually very busy, with people trying to get in some vacation time before the summer comes to an end.
  • Rizal’s novels for free Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 4:59PMMANILA, Philippines—It is unfortunate that the novels of Jose Rizal are read in the confines of a classroom rather than the comfort of an easy chair or a hammock on a beach.
  • My Morning Jacket dazzles in Miami Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 4:20PMThe first time I saw My Morning Jacket they were headlining at the Langerado Music Festival in 2007. It turned out to be one of the best performances of the three-day outdoor festival.
  • Manatee County Real Estate Transfers, July 2008 Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 4:01PMSource: Manatee County Clerk of Circuit Court, recorded July 2008. $125,000 minimum.
  • New Parrot Key Resort Brings Unparalleled Luxury to Key West in the Florida Keys Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 3:05PM Providing travelers with a private luxury paradise just minutes from world famous Duval Street in Key West, Parrot Key Resort is celebrating its grand opening with this generous offer: stay five nights/six days in a two- or three-bedroom home, receive complimentary breakfast for two each morning and two welcome drinks at the Tiki Bar, all for only US$1699/959 pounds Sterling/1183 EUR .
  • Retiring Near Your Grandchildren Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 2:56PMSome retirees choose proximity to family over life at the beach.
  • OUT THERE: Man Sues to Get Leg Back Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 1:31PMAfter being shot five times, a western Nebraska man had to go to court to get his prosthetic leg back from prosecutors.
  • More saving than splurging in lean back-to-school Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 11:19AMLOS ANGELES/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - This back-to-school season, high school student Tony Lopez is sticking to basics like jeans and shirts so he has enough money to buy his football equipment and go out on weekends.
  • Center comes Alive at 5ive! Wednesday, September 3, 2008 @ 6:21PMTicket purchase and contact information for select Twin Counties venues are at the bottom of this file.
  • Weekend break for families in T. Cempedak Wednesday, September 3, 2008 @ 6:10PMKUANTAN: Scores of visitors took the opportunity to visit the popular Teluk Cempedak beach here during the extended National Day weekend break recently.
  • Andy Kershaw: The year my life fell apart Wednesday, September 3, 2008 @ 6:08PM Sitting in a pub garden, drinking pints of bitter and smoking heavily, the former BBC radio presenter Andy Kershaw shows little physical evidence of the past few, harrowing months. There are still the same trademark bags under his eyes, there is still the same broad Lancashire accent and there is still a measure of biting, black wit. But his behaviour tells a different story. He swings wildly ...
  • THIEVES TARGET VEHICLES ON HIGHWAY 101 Wednesday, September 3, 2008 @ 5:57PMGOLD BEACH – Numerous hikers and sightseers taking advantage of the holiday weekend were in for an unpleasant surprise when they returned to their parked cars.
  • Ceremonial steeds take a relaxing seaside holiday Wednesday, September 3, 2008 @ 5:00PMMilitary horses are given free rein – during a welcome break from ceremonial duties in London – to shake off the grime of the city and race along a beach.
  • The Drilling Games Wednesday, September 3, 2008 @ 3:55PMRepublican presidential nominee John McCain has a shiny new vice presidential candidate but an old idea for dealing with the nation’s gas crisis. “We’ve got to drill now, and we’ve got to drill here,” McCain told the congregation of Saddleback Church, in Lake Forest, Calif.,
  • Education Calendar: 09/02/2008 Tuesday, September 2, 2008 @ 8:52AMThe Education calendar is published weekly. To submit information email awidmer@record-eagle.com ; fax (231) 946-8632; or mail to 120 W. Front St., P.O. Box 632, Traverse City, MI 49685-0632. Items should be received at least two weeks in advance.
  • Tests clear couple of Dubai beach sex, says lawyer Tuesday, September 2, 2008 @ 8:28AMTests have failed to prove a British man and woman had illegal sex on a Dubai beach, their lawyer said today. Vince Acors, 34, and Michelle Palmer, 36, are accused of unmarried sex and public indecency on 5 July.
  • Gustav spares New Orleans Tuesday, September 2, 2008 @ 8:11AMNEW ORLEANS -- Hurricane Gustav, arriving weaker than feared, submerged large swaths of Louisiana and Mississippi yesterday, but left New Orleans and its system of levees and flood walls largely unscathed. ...
  • SKECHERS Grows Its Operations in Hong Kong Through Joint Venture Tuesday, September 2, 2008 @ 7:58AM MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif.----SKECHERS USA, Inc. , a global leader in the lifestyle footwear industry, today announced that it has expanded its operations in Hong Kong and Macau through a joint venture with the Onwel Group, a leading fashion company in the region.
  • Kings Of Leon - Followill Skipped Vacation For Glastonbury Monday, September 1, 2008 @ 5:20PMKINGS OF LEON bass player JARED FOLLOWILL was forced to cancel a six-month beach holiday when the band was offered a prestigious festival headline spot. The rockers ...
  • Traffic winding down for Labor Day weekend Monday, September 1, 2008 @ 5:19PMBy Joel Allen Monday, September 01, 2008 at 6:11 p.m. Labor Day weekend is winding down and, so far, it has been a relatively safe one on the roads. But, many travelers are heading home, and Highway 501 was packed with cars and RVs heading away from the beach Monday.
  • LABOR DAY AT THE JERSEY SHORE Monday, September 1, 2008 @ 4:20PMWILDWOOD-- Labor Day was first celebrated back in 1882 and was meant to be a break from labor in honor of those who work. For the thousands of people ...
  • Southeast keeps eye on Hanna, future track uncertain Monday, September 1, 2008 @ 4:18PMCOLUMBIA, S.C. -- While one hurricane raged across southern Louisiana on Monday, emergency officials along the southeast Atlantic coast turned their attention to newly formed Hurricane Hanna, which could strike the U.S. before the week is out.
  • Hurricane to Spur Stock Market Volatility Monday, September 1, 2008 @ 3:56PMWall Street is set for another volatile week after the Labor Day holiday, as investors track Hurricane Gustav, the price of oil, key economic data and continued fallout from the credit crisis.
  • Hanna upgraded to Hurricane; Brings rip currents to NC beaches Monday, September 1, 2008 @ 3:51PMSubmitted by Jolene Reilly on 1 September 2008 - 4:06pm. READ MORE: Red flags were flying at area beaches this Labor Day. Carolina Beach-goers experienced some intense rip currents. Lifeguards and Ocean Rescue expect the same conditions through the end of the week.
  • Village police chief receives raise Saturday, August 30, 2008 @ 9:22PMThe village of Pontoon Beach has retained the services of Police Chief Charles Luehmann by giving him a 4 percent pay raise.
  • London News and Reviews Saturday, August 30, 2008 @ 8:56PMThe remnants of hurricanes often cross the Atlantic and impact on our weather, thankfully less severely.
  • Gas Prices, Gustav Keep People Off Holiday Roads Saturday, August 30, 2008 @ 8:55PMA hurricane and rising pump prices will mean fewer people on the roads this Labor Day.
  • AAA: Labor Day travel expected to dip Saturday, August 30, 2008 @ 8:17PMFalling gas prices might not be enough to entice people to travel this Labor Day weekend, with some keeping a wary eye on dangerous Hurricane Gustav, which is threatening the Gulf Coast.
  • Flea to Lille for bargain Saturday, August 30, 2008 @ 7:51PMPICK up some bargains at Europe’s largest annual flea market next weekend. La Braderie in Lille dates back to medieval times, and the streets come alive on September 6 and 7 when thousands of shoppers pick over goods on 200 kilometres of pavement.
  • Holiday Weekend Rules Enforced at Local Beaches Saturday, August 30, 2008 @ 7:31PMThose San Diegans who plan to head to Silver Strand and other local beaches this Labor Day weekend will have to leave the alcohol at home.
  • Attractions: Fair to open Sept. 8 Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 6:33PMTicket purchase and contact information for select Twin Counties venues are at the bottom of this file.
  • Labor Day travel expected to be down Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 5:29PMBy Joel Allen Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 6:15 p.m. Fewer people are expected to hit the roads in the Carolinas this Labor Day weekend. AAA Motor Club says a little over one million drivers in the Carolinas are expected to travel more than 100 miles away from home this weekend.
  • Right on Time, Like Hair on a Biscuit Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 5:17PMThursday 28 Seattle sludge-rockers the Melvins merge with Big Business and overtake Canes tonight. Mainstay Mels Buzzo and Dale joined L.A. duo Big Business for ‘06’s (A) Senile Animal, a two-drummer assault on the band’s Zeppelin-meets –Spinal Tap sound.
  • REWARD FOR ARREST OF THOSE RESPONSIBLE FOR AVALON MEDICAL WASTE Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 5:02PMAVALON-- Officials in Avalon are searching for any new medical debris that may have washed up during high tide. In this ongoing criminal investigatio...
  • County wages war on mosquitoes Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 4:42PMGalveston County health officials are spraying from eight trucks and an airplane to battle the hordes of mosquitoes plaguing the area.
  • Working for a Living Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 4:01PMNew Bay Times, The Chesapeake Independent Newspaper, bringing you all the local news and happenings every week.
  • Hot deals : Travel by elephant Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 9:28PMUnder $150 A night for two or three in a self-contained apartment at Chateau Blanc Suites in Christchurch is down to $149. This applies to August and September stays, apart from September 18. Breakfasts are not included.
  • Real part of hurricane season calls for vital tips Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 8:24PMThis would be a good time to go over the rules again, because it appears we have entered the real part of hurricane season.
  • Fulbright scholars descend on Miami Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 8:12PMSome of the top young minds in the world are in Miami this week to prepare for their year in the United States under the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship.