| Focus: Nature's timebomb (Times Online) It is the biggest natural disaster for decades. Yet scientists feared such a catastrophe was looming. So why were there no warnings? A special report into the Asian tsunami that claimed more than 120,000 lives us.rd.yahoo.com |
Wake the Desert: Nasworthy event to mark 10 years (The San Angelo Standard-Times) San Angelo’s Lake Nasworthy will draw people in waves this weekend as the 10th anniversary edition of the Wake the Desert tournament begins today. “It has grown every year,” said Scott Ragan, event co-founder. us.rd.yahoo.com |
A Condo Hunter Remains True to the List Erica Friedman signed a contract on a three-bedroom two-bath condo in Harlem, sight unseen. nytimes.com |
Family Ireland: There's plenty to distract parents and children alike in this green and pleasant land The ideal summer destination? If your family crave sun-drenched beaches, Disney-style resorts, and Mediterranean cafe living, the island of Ireland may not be for you. independent.co.uk |
Raimi Merritt Looks to Win Wakeboard World Championships in Orlando Women's pro wakeboarder Raimi Merritt will compete in her home state this weekend for the WWA World Wakeboard Championships in Orlando, Florida. The event is the fifth and final stop for the Queen of Wake series, where the winner of the all-female pro wakeboarding circuit will be crowned. news.yahoo.com |