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Pulling to keep livelihood going
Tribune correspondentKOLKATA, India — For more than 50 years, Mohammad Siddiqi has run the narrow streets of this city, trudging through water higher than his waist during heavy rains, tripping over potholes, as he pulls his rickshaw and passengers as fast as he can....Tags: Natural Disasters, Patrick Swayze, Court Administration, Child Labor
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Norbert weakens to tropical storm after making landfall over Mexico, approaches US border
Associated Press WriterPUERTO SAN CARLOS, Mexico (AP) _ After making landfall over mainland Mexico, Norbert weakened Sunday from a hurricane to a tropical storm, weather officials said. Norbert made landfall over mainland Mexico as a Category 1 hurricane with winds near 85 mph...Tags: Natural Disasters, National Hurricane Center, Weather Warnings, Hurricanes, Tropical Storms
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Paul West: Prevailing electoral winds augur big Democratic gains in Congress
Every so often, luck and circumstance give birth to an accidental congressman or senator, a politician who lands in Washington mainly by being in the right place at the right time. Once in a very long while, those accidents come in droves. That's what...Tags: Paula Hawkins, Government, Tom Davis, National Government, Democratic Party
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Hurricane Norbert lashes Baja California
Ships sought safe harbor as Hurricane Norbert, a Category 2 storm with winds up to 100 mph, swept across Mexico's southern Baja California peninsula Saturday, forcing scores of people to flee flooded homes. Norbert was headed for mainland Mexico on...Tags: Natural Disasters, Hurricanes, Meteorological Disasters
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US National Hurricane Center says Norbert weakens to a tropical storm over Mexico mountains
MIAMI (AP) _ US National Hurricane Center says Norbert weakens to tropical storm over Mexico mountains.Tags: Natural Disasters, National Hurricane Center, Hurricanes, Tropical Storms, Meteorological Disasters
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Will sour economy end our fling with bling?
The Wall Street JournalFrancesco Trapani, chief executive of Bulgari Group, is cutting back on the fixed costs of his jet-setting lifestyle. The jewelry, luxury-goods and hotel magnate recently sold his 137-foot yacht, the ''Christianne B,'' and he's holding off on buying...Tags: Corporate Officers, Natural Disasters, Federal Reserve, Ralph Lauren, PPR
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Concert Review: Andrew Bird at the Calvin Theatre in Northampton
Andrew Bird doesn't merely play songs in concert, he constructs them piece by piece. After hitting the road with a backing band on recent tours, the Chicago singer, songwriter, guitarist, violinist and whistler ended his most recent jaunt with a solo...Tags: Poetry
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Kecoughtan's West swipes victory
Heritage threatened to spoil Kecoughtan's homecoming at Darling Stadium on Saturday before the first quarter ended. Kecoughtan's Grant West kept the Hurricanes from ruining the party, leading to a 24-13 victory. With Heritage leading 13-0 and poised...Tags: Natural Disasters, Hurricanes, Meteorological Disasters
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Happiness shows how far UM has fallen
It was sad watching the Miami Hurricanes trudge through an awful game with Central Florida at soggy Dolphin Stadium.
Even sadder was hearing them express satisfaction with getting a victory however they can get it, and knowing they mean it even if it's...Tags: Natural Disasters, Florida State University, Hurricanes, Miami Hurricanes, Meteorological Disasters
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UCF talking points vs. Miami
Sentinel Staff WriterCan the UCF offense be fixed? UCF's offense was a model of futility against Miami and has struggled most of the season, but the Knights have not given up on their season. Coach George O'Leary said he will continue working with the offensive line,...Tags: George O'Leary, Natural Disasters, Hurricanes, Meteorological Disasters, ESPN
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New York area flights to the Caribbean
Special to NewsdayMany airlines are cutting back service to the Caribbean this fall and winter, but New Yorkers bound for the islands will still enjoy plenty of options. They can fly nonstop to 26 Caribbean destinations from the New York area's three major airports, about...Tags: Hurricane Gustav, Natural Disasters, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Tourism and Leisure, Nick Price
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Help Wanted: How WARN act applies to company closures
carrie.mason-draffen@newsday.comDEAR CARRIE: I work for a company that is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will be going out of business in 60 days. My head is spinning with questions. What are our rights? Is our job secure for these 60 days, or can we be laid off at any time before that?...Tags: Melville, Unemployment, Employees, Layoffs and Downsizing, Financially Distressed Companies
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