Thanksgiving Travel Predictions and Safety Tips from AAA
Written by AAA Auto Club South
With a cautious eye on economic recovery more Americans intend to travel this year for Thanksgiving than last year. AAA projects 38.4 million Americans will travel a distance of 50 miles or more away from home throughout Thanksgiving weekend, a 1.4 percent increase over last year when 37.8 million traveled for the holiday. Overall, the numbers show an even greater number of people who plan on driving (86% of all travelers). Florida is projected to show a 3 percent increase in overall travel versus 2008.
The following road closures will take place in the City of Clearwater:
NASA Space Shuttle Atlantis Launches at Kennedy Space Center
Written by Peter McDonald
NASA launched the space shuttle Atlantis on Monday, November 16th at 2:28 p.m. from Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Atlantis will deliver a six-member crew to the International Space Station. The flight, which is Atlantis’s 31st mission, will take 11 days to reach the International Space Station.
Education beyond high school is more important than ever. In an ever-changing economy, more education brings more opportunities and greater job security. Don’t let the myths about the cost of college or the availability of aid stop you from reaching your goals.
Here are the facts behind the myths.
Green Travel - Which Companies are Environmentally Friendly
Written by Earth Talk
Just like every other industry, going green has become a mantra among airlines, car rental companies and even hotel chains. The fuel crunch of a few years ago forced all the airlines into belt-tightening mode and the results—lower fuel consumption and fewer emissions—are good news for the environment.
Regarding the attractiveness of wind farms, people do seem to come down on one side or the other rather vehemently. Those in favor of wind development have been known to extol the visual virtues of a horizon full of windmills not only for the turbines’ graceful sculptural lines but also for the fact that their very presence advertises the coming of a modern, almost futuristic age of clean, renewable energy.
One Citizen's Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Ride Along Experience
Written by Karen HadleySharing the Sheriff's Experience
We see them on the roadside, lights flashing during a traffic stop. We see them in parking lots with some unfortunate occupying the back seat of a cruiser. Our law enforcement officers. They are all over town but their activities may seem mysterious to those of us on the outside. I had a chance for some insight when I rode a shift with one of the officers from the Pinellas County’s Sheriff’s Office.
NASA Plans to Rescue Rover "Spirit" from Sand Trap on Mars
Written by Peter McDonald
Since April 23rd, NASA Mars exploration rover Spirit as been lodged in a site on Mars scientists call “Troy”. Beginning on November 16th, NASA will begin transmitting commands to Spirit as part of an escape plan to free the venerable robot from its Martian sand trap.
Tony Dungy Visits the Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Written by Peter McDonald
On November 7th, Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Tony Dungy stopped by the Clearwater Marine Aquarium to speak to local kids and dads in the All Pro Dad program. Accompanying Dungy to the event was his daughter Jade, who is aged 8, and son Jordan, who is aged 9.
European Space Agency to Transfer Ownership of Tranquility Node to NASA
Written by Devon Daniels
On Friday, November 20th, The European Space Agency (ESA) will transfer ownership of the Tranquility node over to NASA. City Art "Henry" by Doug Makemson from Sculpture 360 Installed in Downtown Clearwater
Written by Heidi Lux
On November 2nd, the third and final installment of Downtown Clearwater’s Sculpture 360 series was lowered into position by crane on Cleveland Street. “Henry” by Doug Makemson joins “Going Green” and “Linear V” as Cleveland Street’s artistic adornments.
Community Learning Center Begins Statewide Tutoring Program
Written by Alice RosesFlorida Students Improve a Full Grade Level in 30 Hours
This October the Community Learning Center began its statewide tutoring program. The program utilizes the Applied Scholastics curriculum based on the Study Technology developed by L. Ron Hubbard, which helps children improve in the areas of reading and math.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium Host Virtual Field Trip to Promote Winter's Tail by Craig Hatkoff Featured
Written by Heidi Lux
On October 7th, 350,000 children from 12,500 schools visited the Clearwater Marine Aquarium on a field trip – a virtual field trip. These children traveled to Florida and met Winter the Dolphin without leaving their classrooms, through a live webcast presented by Scholastic Books, publisher of the inspirational children’s book Winter’s Tail: How One Little Dolphin Learned to Swim Again.
Ares I-X Rocket Test Launch Successful for NASA Featured
Written by Heidi Lux
The Ares I-X rocket was successfully tested on Wednesday, October 28th at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The Ares I-X rocket was launched on 11:30, and the test flight lasted six minutes total.
Ares I-X Rocket Test Launch Rescheduled for Wed, Oct 28th by NASA
Written by Heidi Lux
The Tuesday launch of the Ares I-X flight test has been delayed due to weather concerns at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The flight test will be rescheduled for a four hour launch window beginning at 8 am on Wednesday, October 28th.
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As witches, goblins and super-heroes roam the streets this Halloween, remember to put safety first.
Here are some tips from the Clearwater Police Department and Clearwater Fire & Rescue to keep parents and children safe during the holiday.
After taking a brief summer hiatus, the Farmer’s Market returned to Cleveland Street in Downtown Clearwater on October 21st. The mild autumn and winter weather in Florida is not only favorable to browsing in the outdoor market, but adds to its appeal.
Red Ribbon Week Dance Celebrates Drug-Free Life
Written by Antonella Antonecchia
On Saturday, October 17th, for the third year in a row, children from Clearwater’s North Greenwood community enjoyed a DJ, dance contest, snacks, arts and crafts and balloons at the North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatics Center in celebration of Red Ribbon Week. The event, sponsored by the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, exemplified the message that living a drug-free life is more fun.
The term “geothermal” is derived from the Greek words for Earth (geo) and heat (therme). In essence geothermal energy is power harnessed from the Earth itself. Heat from the Earth’s core, which averages about 6,650 degrees Fahrenheit, emanates out toward the planet’s surface. Heated springs and geysers up to three miles underground can be accessed by special wells that bring the hot water (or steam from it) up to the surface where it can be used directly for heat or indirectly to generate electricity by powering rotating turbines. Since the water under the Earth’s surface is constantly replenished, and the Earth’s core will continue to generate heat indefinitely, geothermal power is ultimately clean and renewable.
Women's Symposium Helps Women in Need on October 13
Written by Susan Senger
In this challenging time, a local organization has found a way to help women in need. Women In Networking (WIN) will hold the 4th annual Women’s Symposium on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 from 5pm - 9pm at HCA Patient Account Services, 31975 US Hwy 19 N in Palm Harbor.
Human Rights High Tea Held to Raise Funds for Walkathon Featured
Written by Heidi Lux
A High Tea fundraiser was held on September 13th, at a Clearwater Beach residence, to raise money for the Human Rights Walkathon, which takes place annually in March.
United Way Teams With North Greenwood to Solve Neighborhood Issues
Written by Heidi Lux
On September 29th, the North Greenwood Community Coalition (NGCC) met to unveil their latest plan in the improvement of the North Greenwood neighborhood in Clearwater.
Toastmasters Do the Scariest Thing in the World
Written by Elyse Van Breemen
Toastmasters isn’t about toast as in bread and butter. It’s an international non profit organization that helps people do the scariest thing in the world – competently speak to an audience.
Using updated information, NASA scientists have recalculated the path of a large asteroid. The refined path indicates a significantly reduced likelihood of a hazardous encounter with Earth in 2036.
Clearwater Awards for Neighborhoods (CAN) Gives Awards and Cash Prizes to 13 Neighborhoods
Written by David Ziff
On Saturday, September 12th, thirteen Clearwater neighborhood associations joined the Mayor and council members at the Countryside Recreation Center, for the Clearwater Awards for Neighborhoods (CAN). A total of 19 awards were presented, with cash prizes to fund future community projects.