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Saltier North Atlantic should give currents a boost

The global ocean "conveyor belt" draws cold, subarctic waters south and brings warm waters up to Europe

Man Hopes to Cross Atlantic in Reed Raft

A German man who believes adventurers regularly crossed the Atlantic Ocean 14,000 years ago plans to use a 41-foot-long raft made of reeds and eucalyptus to make the voyage.

Selling Sex a Deadly Game in N.J. City

Selling sex on the streets of this gambling capital is a dangerous pursuit: Streetwalkers have been strangled, smothered, slashed and set ablaze.

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Study: Past hurricane counts are accurate

Source: upi.com

A U.S. study suggested the estimate of the number of Atlantic tropical storms occurring before the advent of aircraft and satellites is fundamentally accurate.

Whale found deep in Amazon jungle

Source: BBC News

A 5.5m long minke whale has been spotted more than 1600km (994 miles) from the Atlantic Ocean, deep inside the Amazon rain forest. The whale ran aground earlier this week but after being freed with the help of vets and biologists it disappeared shortly afterwards.

Another Round In Battle; Brooklyn Property Owners Take Last Stand At Federal Courthouse As They Fight Against Atlantic Yards Project

Source:

The last-ditch battle to stop the Atlantic Yards mega-development in Downtown Brooklyn opened on a new front yesterday at the federal courthouse in lower Manhattan.

The new British empire? UK plans to annex south Atlantic

Source: Guardian Unlimited

Hot on the heels of the Russian land grab in the Arctic, it emerges that when it comes to ruthless resource exploitation, the British (in the south Atlantic) and the French (in the Pacific) are no better.

'Flying mattress' to cross Atlantic

Source: The Times

TO highlight the benefits of alternative energy sources, the first woman to row the Atlantic solo plans to enter the record books again next year by crossing it in a solar-powered "sail balloon".

Hey, I Wrote That! But the President Said It: Opinion on speechwriter's tell all article

Source: The New York Times

White House speechwriting is glamorous, filled with state dinners, Oval Office meetings and no shortage of opportunities to prevail in heated internal debates that save democracy.

Vinetracked: Hurricane Dean

Just recently Hurricane Dean was upgraded Category 2 with 100mph winds and is working it's way into the Caribbean. Dean's Stats: • Wind Speed:100mph • Pressure: 979 mb • Direction: West at 23mph • Location: Off the coast of Barbados • Latitude: 14°N

Tropical Storm Dean Treks Toward U.S.

Source: local6.com

The projected path of movement for Tropical Storm Dean shows the storm moving into the Gulf of Mexico with a strong chance of a U.S. landfall next week.

Great white shark sighted (probably) off Chatham

Source: The Boston Globe

The animal that was spotted eating a seal last weekend off North Beach in Chatham was probably a great white shark, a state environmental official said today.

What Is The Most Beautiful Love Song and Video???

Source: YouTube

So…What is the most beautiful love song and video??? Well, I have an answer that I will provide in two parts.

Diving in the Vivacious and Pristine Waters of Panama

Source: inpanamaguide.com

Tank diving, snorkeling or any other diving activity any diving enthusiast is sure to find whatever he is searching in the waters of Panama.

Viking Ship Made of Old Ice Cream Sticks To Sail Across The Atlantic

Source: BBC News

A man in the Netherlands has built a full-size Viking ship to sail across the Atlantic Ocean in, and it's made entirely out of old ice-cream sticks.

Forecaster sees active Atlantic hurricane season

Source: Reuters

The Atlantic hurricane season will be exceptionally active this year, according to a British forecasting group, raising the possibility that killer storms like Hurricane Katrina could again threaten the United States.

Earth's Crust Missing In Mid-Atlantic

Source: Science Daily

Cardiff University scientists will shortly set sail (March 5) to investigate a startling discovery in the depths of the Atlantic.

Boy sails into the record books

Source: BBC News

A 14-year-old boy has arrived in Antigua to become the youngest person to sail the Atlantic single-handed.

14-year-old sets Atlantic sailing record

Source: metro.co.uk

A 14-year-old schoolboy entered the record books today by becoming the youngest person to sail across the Atlantic single-handed.

14 Year Old Boy Is Crossing the Atlantic Alone

Source: The Times

When the pupils of Year 10 reconvene at Chancellor's School in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, this week, few will have had a Christmas holiday quite as adventurous as their classmate Michael Perham.

Climate Change and a Warmer Atlantic – More, and Worse, Western Wildfires

Source: Sciam

Historical record suggests the American West is "primed" for climate change-inspired conflagrations. […]

New Study Finds that Single Impact Killed Dinosaurs

Source: PhysOrg.com

The dinosaurs, along with the majority of all other animal species on Earth, went extinct approximately 65 million years ago.

Ruth Brown - Mama He Treats Your Daughter Mean

Source: YouTube

Pioneering rhythm and blues singer Ruth Brown, was known as "the girl with a tear in her voice" for her emotion-laden singing.

Scientists Capture Rare Lightshow In the Deep Ocean; 'We Got Unique Recordings'

Source: underwatertimes.com

Bristol, U.K. (Nov 16, 2006 20:42 EST) Rare footage of marine creatures putting on deep sea 'lightshows' on the floor of the Atlantic Ocean has been captured by scientists using the latest technology.

Icebergs near NZ after drifting from Atlantic

Source: Scotsman.com News

Scores of icebergs have floated to within about 300 km (186 miles) of New Zealand, with the largest measuring about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) in length and standing some 120 metres (360 feet) above water.National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research oceanographer Mike Williams sa …

Major hurricane danger over for year, forecasters say

Source: The Boston Globe

The greatest danger to the United States from hurricanes this year is over, according to forecasters at Colorado State University who had predicted the Atlantic storm season would be one of the worst.

Hurricane Force — Tropical Cyclones Remain Nature's Fiercest Storms

Source: Sciam

Variously called hurricanes, typhoons or cyclones, depending on which ocean they form in, these storms rank among nature's fiercest. Huge, whirling tempests that form out at sea, tropical cyclones are assessed based on their strength in wind power.

ATLANTIC: Rahal Gets Fourth '06 Win in Denver

Source: speedtv.com

Graham Rahal storms to a convincing win in Denver to complete an absolutely dominating weekend.

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