Md. police: Pilots facing more danger from lasers

Police in Maryland say this summer's boardwalk novelty, the laser pointer, is becoming a menace to pilots around the region.

Archipelago Learning Enhances Study Island High School Product for Increased Career and College Readiness

DALLAS -- Archipelago Learning Inc. , a leading subscription-based online education company, today announced the release of the latest version of The Island, part of Archipelago Learning's leading subscription-based Study Island product offering for high school students and teachers.

Values and political balance

James "Duke" Aiona sees danger if Hawaii returns to one-party rule. The Republican lieutenant governor believes it did not work in the four decades before he was elected with Linda Lingle eight years ago and has not worked on the national stage over the past two years with President Barack Obama and Congress.

JetBlue to add new Caribbean flights

NEW YORK — JetBlue Airways Corp. said yesterday that it will begin offering service from New York and Boston to the Turks and Caicos Islands in the Caribbean in February. Caribbean - JetBlue Airways - Turks and Caicos Islands - New York City - Turks Caicos

Tiny Pest Threatens Hawaii's Coffee Crop

A beetle known asthe coffee berry borer that threatens the health of Hawaii’scoffee industry has been found on several farms in Kona on the Big Island.

Pen pals have shared news for 50 years between Ohio, Hawaii

BRUNSWICK— Twenty years is a long time for faraway friends to go between visits, especially over a relationship that has spanned 50 years and nearly 5,000 miles. Longtime pen pals Karen Harrison and Irene Matsumoto, both 61, have met five times during their friendship, which began at age 12 in 1960 through a world friendship club [...]

Fidel latest to say Cuba's communism doesn't work

Cuba's communist economic model has come in for criticism from an unlikely source: Fidel Castro. The revolutionary leader told a visiting American journalist and a U.S.-Cuba policy expert that the island's state-dominated system is in need of change.

GSME And Plastec International To Present At The Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference On September 14 ...

GSME Acquisition Partners I ("GSME"), a special purpose acquisition company formed for the purpose of acquiring an operating business having its primary business operations in the People's Republic of China, and privately-held Plastec International Holdings Limited ("Plastec" or the "Company"), a plastic injection molding and finishing business, today announced that management of the two are ...

Valley to avoid Earlâs big blow

Emergency response officials with Halifax and Northampton counties conferred with state leaders this morning, estimating the eye of Hurricane Earl will pass around 60 miles off the coast of North Carolina.

U.S. West Coast Region Packs Economic Punch With $245 Billion in Industrial Projects, an Industrial Info News Alert

SUGAR LAND, TX--(Marketwire - September 9, 2010) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- The U.S. West Coast Region , which includes Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington, has more than 1,200 industrial projects in development, representing $245 billion in total investment value (TIV). This makes the West Coast the leading region in the nation for industrial ...

New version of ATI Catalyst drivers appear

THE INQUIRER 10.8 reveals new cards on the way

Sycamore Island survey finds unusual species in Allegheny River

A yearlong biological survey at Sycamore Island in the Blawnox section of the Allegheny River turned up some unusual species of freshwater mussels, turtles and other wildlife. read more »

Cuba's communist system gets panned by unlikely source _ revolutionary leader Fidel Castro

HAVANA (AP) — Cuba's communist economic model has come in for criticism from an unlikely source: Fidel Castro.

Details of Tube travel disruption this weekend

ANOTHER weekend of disruption looms for travellers on the London Underground due to continuing improvement works. Customers and visitors are urged to "check before you travel", allowing extra journey time where necessary.

Cuba's Soviet-style economic model no longer workable: Castro

London, Sept.9 : Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro has said that Cuba's Soviet-style economic model 'doesn't even work for us anymore'.

Pine women helping others find hidden treasure through consignment sales

Two friends want to introduce Pittsburgh to Just Between Friends. read more »

Fidel Latest to Say Cuba's Communism Doesn't Work

Cuba's communist system gets panned by unlikely source _ revolutionary leader Fidel Castro Cuba - Fidel Castro - Communism - United States - Caribbean

Peggy Plots Your Planets

Take advantage of the new moon in your sign, Virgo.

US sex offenders see sanctuary in Caribbean sun

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico—Jeffrey Allen Weathers moved from Alaska to an oceanfront apartment in the Caribbean, but his new neighbors soon suspected the heavyset American hadn't come for the sun.

Bones aplenty despite blustery day

For the umpteenth time, and to no one's real surprise, the weather forecasters got it wrong one day a couple weeks ago. Despite their predictions of light winds and a 30 percent chance of rain, Biscayne Bay was overcast with spitting spasms of drizzle and blustery northeast breezes. Not exactly prime conditions for sight-fishing for bonefish.

Indian Court Upholds $2.6 Billion Tax Bill for Vodafone

In a landmark ruling Wednesday, the Bombay High Court said Vodafone Group is liable for an estimated $2.6 billion in taxes for its 2007 acquisition of one of India's largest mobile phone companies. The decision sets a precedent that could impact hundreds of foreign transactions and have a chilling effect on foreign investment, tax experts say. "We will very seriously consider an appeal," a ...

Life of an  islander: Sense of community, relaxation in abundance on Pistakee Bay perch

Before buying their home on Coon Island, Don and Carol Sanders had camped all over the United States.

Vincent 'Vinny' Ippolito

Age: 51 Residence: Wakefield. Education: BS, pharmacy, Long Island University. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Travel and Tourism - United States - Los Angeles - President

Gerba Lifts Impact at Puerto Rico

BAYAMON, Puerto Rico - Another pair of goals by striker Ali Gerba (60th and 75th minute) led the Montreal Impact (9-10-7) to a 2-1 victory against the Puerto Rico Islanders (8-9-9), Wednesday, at Juan Ramon Loubriel Stadium, in Bayamon.

US-Cuba relations in 'positive phase:' US governor

New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, who visited Cuba last month, said Wednesday US-Cuban relations were in a "positive phase" after goodwill gestures from both sides.

Feeling the burn

Six times in the last six years, 54-year-old SusanKreplin-Michaels has swam 2.4 miles, biked 112 miles and run 26.2miles.

Diaoyu Islands

To avoid further escalation of tension and head-on confrontation, Japan should immediately release the Chinese fishing boat and its captain, illegally held in detention off the Diaoyu Islands in the E .....

New Florida immigration chief says felons are top priority

Island property owners challenge DHEC

Island property owners challenge DHEC.

Grand Island Christian School denied grant

Grand Island Christian School was denied $209,000 in local grant money Wednesday, even though there were more votes in favor of the grant than against it. But the issue may be voted on again later.

Cuba: Communist Economic Model Loses a Stalwart Defender

Fidel Castro said Cuba’s economic model no longer worked, an American journalist reported Wednesday.

South Island supermarket wiped out by the quake

The South Island earthquake has destroyed New World in Kaiapoi beyond repair leaving more than 80 employees jobless. The supermarket was run by a locals Andrew and Jacqui Palmer and employed 34 full time and 52 part time staff. The damage caused by Saturday's earthquake is so severe it is not viable to save the building. It will take at least one year to build and open a new one, which ...

Police: Pilots Face More Danger From Lasers

Police in Maryland said this summer's boardwalk novelty, the laser pointer, is becoming a menace to pilots around the region.

D-bag USC fan vs. Hawaii Five-0 ... let's watch the fun

We're gonna need Che at the lab to unravel the forensic portion of this video, but here's what we do know. A visiting USC fan has made himself unwanted at the Hawaii game, and Five-0's finest are asking him...

International: Faroe Islands MP refuses to dine with Iceland's lesbian PM

An MP from the Faroe Islands has refused to attend a state banquet held in honour of Icelandic prime minister Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir's official visit.

A $6 Billion Tax Subsidy To a British Company in Exchange for 40 Jobs? Deposada Comments on The latest chapter in ...

The U.S. Virgin Islands , aided and abetted by Congressman Charlie Rangel, has awarded the wealthy British liquor conglomerate, Diageo, a $6 billion deal to produce rum in their territory. Â This is one of the most outrageous gifts to a foreign company at the expense of US taxpayers. Â "This sweetheart deal is nothing more than a 'kick-back' program that gives Diageo a huge financial payday in ...

RNC's Steele visits U.S. territories, prompting talk of a reelection bid

For a man hoping to lead his party to major congressional victories in November, Republican National Committee Chairman Michael S. Steele has packed his travel schedule with some unusual destinations in recent weeks: Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Republican National Committee - United States - Michael Steele - Republican - Steele

Future Islands/Lonnie Walker Split 7" Coming In Nov.

Baltimore-based Friends Records will release a split 7-inch featuring Lonnie Walker and Future Islands on Nov. 2. Read Full Story

America CV Network Appoints Javier Castelblanco as Sales Manager in Puerto Rico for CV24.1 and CV24.2

America CV Network announced the appointment of Javier Castelblanco as Sales Manager for CV24.1 and CV24.2 in Puerto Rico.Â In his new role, Castelblanco will be responsible for the advertising sales of the four stations on the island CV24, WJPX, WIRS, WKPV, WJWN, while he coordinates and monitors the performance of the sales executives of the stations.

Cuba's economic model no longer working, says Castro

Fidel Castro has said Cuba's economic model no longer works, according to reports.

Island neighbors share a relaxing lifestyle

Prior to purchasing their home on Coon Island, Don and Carol Sanders had camped all over the United States. Yosemite National Park, the Grand Canyon and Black Hills all were destinations during the more than 20 years that the Arlington Heights couple spent camping with their children.

Island neighbors share a relaxing lifestyle

Prior to purchasing their home on Coon Island, Don and Carol Sanders had camped all over the United States. Yosemite National Park, the Grand Canyon and Black Hills all were destinations during the more than 20 years that the Arlington Heights couple spent camping with their children.

Bank of Hawaii Corporation to Present at the Credit Suisse 2010 Small & Mid Cap Conference

HONOLULU----Bank of Hawaii Corporation today announced that Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President Peter S. Ho will present at the Credit Suisse 2010 Small & Mid Cap Conference held September 14 – 15, 2010 at the Boston Harbor Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts.

Island music awards return

The Vancouver Island Music Awards are calling for submissions from Vancouver Island-area musicians.

Bahamas deports 'Barefoot Bandit'

A US teenager dubbed the "Barefoot Bandit" is deported by the Bahamas, where he was captured following a high-speed boat chase.

Vodafone loses tax appeal in India

British mobile phone giant Vodafone lost a legal appeal Wednesday against an Indian tax bill estimated to be 2.0 billion dollars relating to the group's 2007 purchase of local group Hutchison Essar.

The Farmer File: Should Florida regulate travel agencies?

Anyone who travels for business or pleasure needs to be aware of a move to regulate the travel industry. Say some supporters of the idea, if ever there is an industry that needs regulation, it’s the travel industry.

US sex offenders see sanctuary in Caribbean sun

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) Jeffrey Allen Weathers moved from Alaska to an oceanfront apartment in the Caribbean, but his new neighbors soon suspected the heavyset American hadn't come for the sun. The FBI now says they were right. Weathers, with convictions for sexual assault and possession of child pornography in his past, had moved to a small Puerto Rican town in the belief he could avoid ...

Grand Island Bridge Near Buffalo Construction Heading Toward Home Stretch

BUFFALO, NY - The massive South Grand Island Bridge rehabilitation project is reaching a critical stage which will soon necessitate the closure of the northbound span for more than just an overnight, according to the Vice Chair of the New York State Thruway Authority Board of Commissioners.

Officials say sex offenders hide out in Puerto Rico to avoid stricter laws in US

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Jeffrey Allen Weathers moved from Alaska to an oceanfront apartment in the Caribbean, but his new neighbors soon suspected the heavyset American hadn't come for the sun. The FBI now says they were right.