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Luxury ship Queen Victoria cruises into Kota Kinabalu Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:58PMKOTA KINABALU: At a height of 179 feet, or 54.6 metres above waterline, Queen Victoria (QV) was certainly a grand sight when she anchored at Kota Kinabalu port yesterday.
Cruising Middle-Earth Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:29AMIt's a land of dramatic landscapes which inspired J.R.R Tolkien's mythical world, and Joanna Hall finds cruising New Zealand is a great way to experience the country's ethereal beauty.
Sunday Obituary: Markus Fleck was ready to lead when needed Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:59AMWhether it was his high school basketball team, the oldReynold's Metals cable plant or just a social outing, when peopleneeded a leader they turned to Markus Fleck.
Cruise trends: Solo cabins, fewer discounts Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:07PMIf you're planning a cruise vacation in 2010, get ready for higher prices, better entertainment, onboard water parks and one of the most...
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Methane Releases from Arctic Shelf May be Much Larger and Faster Than Anticipated Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:41AMThawing by climate change of subsea layer of permafrost may release stores of underlying, seabed methane
19. Appreciate animals in the wild, not captivity Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:16PMFrom WONG EE LYNN of Petaling Jaya
Arctic Seabed Methane Destabilizing And Venting Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:08AMThawing by climate change of subsea layer of permafrost may release stores of underlying, seabed methaneA section of the Arctic Ocean seafloor that holds vast stores of frozen methane is showing signs of instability and widespread venting of the powerful greenhouse gas, according to the findings of an international research team led by University of Alaska Fairbanks scientists Natalia Shakhova ...
Arctic seabed methane stores destabilizing, venting [A Few Things Ill Considered] Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:37AMFrom up north, we have some more troubling news. Actually very troubling. Catastophic release of methane hydrates is a prime suspect in a few events dramatic enough to show in the earth's geological records, coarse and obscured as that record may be. (Our actions today will be featured prominently in that record for anyone looking back a million years from now.) It has been a worry for many ...
Giant waves: Tall tales or alarming fact? Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:47AMCinemagoers will be familiar with the thrill of giant waves.
Boston Whaler Outrage 18 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:02AMThere are nearly as many reasons to buy a boat as there are boats to buy.
GO & DO for March 5 Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:05PM@BR LabelBW:FUN AND GAMES
Fears of Undersea Methane Leaks Already Coming True Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:10PMMethane is leaking into the atmosphere from the floor of the Arctic Ocean faster than previously known, a situation that could speed global warming.
Arctic Sea Belching Tons of Methane Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:32PMPermafrost lining the Arctic seafloor is leaking massive quantities of the powerful greenhouse gas into the ocean and atmosphere, fueling concerns of accelerated global warming, researchers say.
Methane releases from Arctic shelf may be much larger and faster than anticipated Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:13PM( National Science Foundation ) A section of the Arctic Ocean seafloor that holds vast stores of frozen methane is showing signs of instability and widespread venting of the powerful greenhouse gas, according to the findings of an international research team led by University of Alaska Fairbanks scientists Natalia Shakhova and Igor Semiletov.
Arctic Seafloor a Big Source of Methane Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:46PMSediments had been thought to be capped by subsea permafrost.
Warming coastal water, thinning marine populations: Tracking of 2010 El Niño reveals marine life reductions Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:21PMThe ongoing El Niño of 2010 is affecting north Pacific Ocean ecosystems in ways that could affect the West Coast fishing industry, according to scientists. Researchers report a stronger than normal northward movement of warm water up the Southern California coast, a high sea-level event in January and low abundances of plankton and pelagic fish -- all conditions consistent with El Niño.
Improved El Niño Tracking Reveals Marine Life Reductions Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:03AMThe ongoing El Niño of 2010 is affecting north Pacific Ocean ecosystems in ways that could affect the West Coast fishing industry, according to scientists at NOAA and Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego.Researchers with the California Cooperative Oceanic Fisheries Investigations (CalCOFI) at Scripps and NOAA's Southwest Fisheries Science Center report a stronger than normal ...
Bob Elmore: Kelley's Raiders & Getting Paid For Civic Work (Excerpt 16) Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:19AMOne night Mayor Kelley called me and asked if I wanted to go steal a train. At first, I thought he must be drunk. He was serious; he wanted to go re-capture the famous Locomotive, The General.
Fishing Sustainability Issues to the Fore Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:03PMNew Zealanders are being urged to think about their contribution to sustainable fishing through Seaweek this year.
Special offers: Hot cruise deals up for grabs Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 2:00PMFROM historic European hotspots to African adventures - grab a hot holiday bargain with the latest cruise deals.
Ocean View cruises to CIF title Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:50AMSANTA ANA — Avery Johnson got the steal near midcourt, took off and slammed the ball at the buzzer.
boatloads of changes - Sun, 28 Feb 2010 PST Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:16AMIf you’re planning a cruise vacation in 2010, get ready for higher prices, better entertainment and one of the most innovative concepts to come along in a while: rooms designed for solo travelers on the Norwegian Epic, without the supplemental charge that single passengers on cruises have traditionally paid. “I think it’s genius,” says Cynthia Boal Janssens, editor and chief blogger at ...
Princess Cruises: Earthquake in Chile & Tsunami Warnings Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 8:44PMStatement From Princess CruisesEarly Saturday morning, Feb 27th, a magnitude 8.8 earthquake occurred in Chile, resulting in a tsunami warning issued over a wide area of the Pacific Ocean rim.
Cruisin’ and Makin’ Waves Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 10:30AMI’VE taken a cruise only once in my life. (Taking Sulpicio Lines from Manila to Cebu and back doesn’t count.)
A to Z of the greatest journeys on Earth Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 6:24PMTravel through the alphabet – and to the furthest reaches of the planet – with our A to Z of amazing adventures. From Annapurna to the Zambezi, the world awaits...
Where legend greets the sea Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 6:10PMThe setting of a celebrated Australian novel is tended carefully by its indigenous owners, writes Bruce Elder.
Sea of plastics Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:48PMPatches of tiny polymer fragments more common and deeper than previously recognized
Ocean fun Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:55AMWe live surrounded by one of the world's greatest playgrounds. Many Island residents take full advantage of the ocean's endless entertainment, while others want to get involved but don't know how or where to start.
Beach, Buffet love of leader Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:29AMBy KAREN CAMPBELL Assistant Managing Editor To escape the stress that comes with being the commander of the Wapakoneta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the lieutenant likes to think of the island life.
Royal Caribbean's Mega-Titanic Rules Ocean Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:16AMRoyal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas costs more than a billion dollars to build and is five times the size of the Titanic.
Researchers Measure Impacts of Changing Climate on Ocean Biology Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 1:18PMResults of Northwest Atlantic Field Program Could Be Applied Worldwide A three-year field program now underway is measuring carbon distributions and primary productivity in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean to help scientists worldwide determine the impacts of a changing climate on ocean biology and biogeochemistry. The study, Climate Variability on the East Coast (CliVEC), will also help validate ...
Researchers measure impacts of changing climate on ocean biology Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:46PMA three-year field program now underway is measuring carbon distributions and primary productivity in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean to help scientists worldwide determine the impacts of a changing climate on ocean biology and biogeochemistry. The study, Climate Variability on the East Coast (CliVEC), will also help validate ocean color satellite measurements and refine biogeochemistry models of ...
NOAA, NASA and Old Dominion researchers measure impacts of changing climate on ocean biology Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:18AM( NOAA Fisheries Northeast Fisheries Science Center ) A three-year field program now underway is measuring carbon distributions and primary productivity in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean to help scientists worldwide determine the impacts of a changing climate on ocean biology and biogeochemistry.
Ship packages put travelers on cruise control Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:10AMTravel » Cruise ship packages offer the adventurous a wide array of price ranges, destinations and themes to choose from. Some people love to cruise. Take Paul Falkner of Salt Lake City, for example.
Leading cruise liner Costa Luminosa partners with Seef Properties Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:00AMManama, Bahrain, February 25, 2010: Close on the heels of the tie-up with global cruise giant Royal Caribbean Arabia for its cruise ship Brilliance of the Seas, Seef Properties Seef Properties today announced another major partnership deal with leading Italian cruise liner Costa Luminosa, offering travellers aboard the ship a complete Bahraini experience that includes a trip to Seef Mall and ...
Orbitz 2010 'Best in Stay' Awards Recognize Top Customer-Rated Hotels Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 6:00AMOrbitz.com today announced the winners of its 2010 Best In Stay Awards , recognizing more than 50 top-rated hotels based on reviews by Orbitz guests themselves.
Betty F. Manning, city schoolteacher Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 2:51AMBetty F. Manning, a retired educator who taught in city public schools and for more than a decade at the William S. Baer School, died Feb. 12 of Alzheimer's disease at Manor Care Dulaney nursing home in Towson.
Betty F. Manning, longtime city schoolteacher, dies at age 86 Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 2:51AMBetty F. Manning, a retired educator who taught in city public schools and for more than a decade at the William S. Baer School, died Feb. 12 of Alzheimer's disease at Manor Care Dulaney nursing home in Towson.
Red tide threat looms Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 1:12AMThere is the potential for a red tide this year as severe as 2005's historic algae bloom that shut down shellfishing from Maine to Martha's Vineyard and led to $20 million in losses for the Massachusetts shellfish industry, researchers said yesterday.
Red tide threat looms for Cape and Islands Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 1:12AMThere is the potential for a red tide this year as severe as 2005's historic algae bloom that shut down shellfishing from Maine to Martha's Vineyard and led to $20 million in losses for the Massachusetts shellfish industry, researchers said yesterday.
Relaxing Fiji Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 8:56PMFiji and yoga are two four-letter words linked by relaxation, both physical and mental.
Christine Gianacaci Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 10:19AMChristine Marie Gianacaci, 22, of Hopewell, died January 12 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Born in Princeton, she was a lifelong Hopewell resident.
Tim Grobaty: Whale pods making a big splash around here Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 8:00PMLIVING LARGE: For a healthy-sized slab of the pie that represents our life, the most awesome thing we had ever seen was a gray whale leaping clear out of the water and splashing back in, leaving a still "footprint" in the otherwise choppy Pacific for several minutes afterward.
Carnival Fascination sailing full of out of Jacksonville Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 6:59AM Jacksonville boarded a record-breaking number of cruise passengers during the 2009 fiscal year, surpassing by tens of thousands the previous high-water mark for the city’s cruise business.
Innovative greening efforts win awards for MSC Cruises fleet of luxury cruise liners Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 5:41AM[Johannesburg, 7 November 2009] - tive greening efforts are paying off for MSC Cruises, which operates the world's most modern fleet of 10 luxury cruise liners in destinations around the planet.
South Africa ripe for growing cruise ship industry Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 5:41AM[Johannesburg, 9 November 2009] - ence in both his product and the local market was behind CEO Mr Pierfrancesco Vago's decision to deploy MSC Sinfonia, one of the bigger and finest cruise ships in the MSC Crociere stable, to South Africa this summer.
2010 Ford Transit Connect Review Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 3:09PMThis week it's time for something different. Unless you've spent time on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, anyway, in which case the Ford Transit Connect will likely be familiar.
Cruise trends: Higher prices, single studios Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 3:08PMIf you're planning a cruise vacation this year, get ready for higher prices, better entertainment, a water park, and one of the most innovative concepts to come along in a while: rooms designed for solo travelers on the Norwegian Epic, without the supplemental charge that single passengers on cruises have traditionally paid.
'Arcadias' abound in harbour's history Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 10:24AMHere on its first visit last Saturday, the cruise ship Arcadia carries a name that has been associated with four P&O passenger ships over a period of 122 years.