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FEMA snub surprised Palm Beach County
Palm Beach Politics | Sun Sentinel blogsPalm Beach County and the rest of Florida getting turned down for federal aid in the wake of Tropical Storm Isaac came as a surprising snub ??? especially given who signed the letter. The Federal Emergency Management Agency last week......Tags: FEMA, Executive Branch, Regional Authority, Government, Local Government
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Should Sandy spur national disaster insurance?
Mayo on the Side: Michael Mayo | Sun Sentinel BlogsSo this is what rising sea levels look like. From South Florida's beachfront enclaves to the low-lying streets of Lower Manhattan, Sandy has given us a grim preview of what awaits a world where water wins out against man-made development.......Tags: Insurance, Natural Disasters, Manhattan (New York City), Floods
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'Real World': Another teachable moment squandered
Reality CheckBOFF is back to give us the lowdown on this week's Real World: New Orleans:So at the end of last week's episode, Ryan was voted out of the house for being a miserable individual. Will this result in the remaining......Tags: Disasters and Accidents, Music, Salsa (genre), Nose, Gang Activity
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School Board's Starr Belvin: Constituents are her judge
Who's on Team Gloucester?Starr Belvin, a member of the School Board, said at Tuesday night's joint meeting that she's only aware of two people in the county who have expressed their desire to see the lump sum school funding method come to an end.......Tags: Elections, Disasters and Accidents, Judges, Local Elections, Crime, Law and Justice
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2 to 4 inches of rain due from TS Nicole
Maryland WeatherForecasters are warning that a new tropical storm near Cuba this morning will merge with low pressure forming off the southeastern U.S. overnight to bring Central Maryland 2 to 4 inches of rain tonight and Thursday, with up to 6 inches in......Tags: Moving, Emergency Incidents, Meteorological Disasters, Ocean Tides, Rivers
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'The Amazing Race' recap: Starting with unfinished business
Reality CheckHere's Bucky on tonight's TAR premiere:Welcome to “The Amazing Race”, season 18 or, as they are calling it, “Unfinished Business.” This name because all the teams are from past seasons and none of them won. Presumably, in a few...Tags: Scuba Diving, Heart Attack, Los Angeles International Airport, Diving, Rentals
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Baltimore Sticky Rice and tsunami relief
Dining@LargeSticky Rice Baltimore is collecting $1 donations for Shelter Box to provide emergency shelter and lifesaving supplies for families who lost their homes in the tsunami in Japan. For every $1 donated, a customer receives an entry into a raffle......Tags: Natural Disasters, Disasters and Accidents, Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Disasters
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Justice for teen victim: Ex-BSO deputy charged in fatal wreck
Mayo on the Side: Michael Mayo | Sun Sentinel BlogsGrand juries usually give great deference to police officers carrying out official duties, even when something goes wrong. But a grand jury couldn't excuse the tragic -- and apparently reckless -- ride that a rookie Broward Sheriff's Office deputy took......Tags: Disasters and Accidents, Transportation, Crime, Law and Justice, Crimes, Murder
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Hyundai BlueLink: An OnStar Rival and More
KickingTiresWhile OnStar announced its service will become available in competing vehicles, Hyundai announced today that it will offer a similar service for its owners, called BlueLink. BlueLink covers more than just OnStar-like services ??? unlocking doors, crash...Tags: Relief and Aid Organizations, Restaurants, Internists, Weather, Health and Medical Professionals
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OnStar Coming to More Cars
KickingTiresGeneral Motors has considered OnStar a strategic advantage for its cars versus the competition; you can get the service pairing live operators with an onboard device only in a new GM car or truck. Its most well-known feature is the......Tags: Vehicles, Disasters and Accidents, Emergency Incidents, Electronics, Automotive Equipment
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Palm Beach County legislator proposes tax subsidy for businesses that hire homeless
Palm Beach Politics | Sun Sentinel blogsAs local governments in South Florida step up efforts to deal with the homeless, state Rep. Lori Berman is suggesting a tax break for businesses that that hire employees residing in temporary, transitional or emergency housing facilities. It's the new.......Tags: Delray Beach, Disasters and Accidents, Economy, Business and Finance, Politics, Laws
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National test of Emergency Alert System Nov. 9
Maryland WeatherFROM TODAY'S PRINT EDITIONS:We’ve all heard those annoying bleats on the radio when stations test the Emergency Alert System. “Had this been an actual alert…” Last week, FEMA announced it will conduct the first nationwide test...Tags: Disasters and Accidents, FEMA, Satellite Technology
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