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The Tide Always Comes Back

Jean Carnahan | Posted 11.03.2009 | Books

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Conceived on the beach, The Tide Always Comes Back is woven with hope, humor and gentle reminders of what we know to be true.

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Smoking Ban May Cross Hudson To New Jersey Beaches, Parks

Joe Territo | Posted 11.17.2009 | New York

Read More: Boardwalk, New Jersey, Barbare Buono, Beaches, Michael Bloomberg, Belmar, New York News

Following New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's announcement of a smoking ban in city beaches and parks, State Sen. Barbara Buono today proposed doing th...

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A Surprise Way to Keep Our Beaches Clean: Pass a Climate Bill

Nancy Stoner | Posted 10.17.2009 | Green

Read More: Sewage, Testingthewaters, Globalwarming, Beachwater, Beachreport, Pollution, Stormwater, Beaches, energyandclimate2009, Green News

What does an energy bill have to do with beachwater? An awful lot, it turns out, because global warming poses an immediate risk to nearly every town and city beach across the country.

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Best Urban Beaches

Nancy Stoner | Posted 09.27.2009 | Green

Read More: Beachreport, Waterprogram, Stormwater, Beaches, Water Quality, Environment, Los Angeles, Vacation, Zuma Beach, Green News

All too often city beaches offer something other than fun: an elevated risk of contracting rashes and diarrhea because failing urban pipes dump untreated sewage right into our beaches.

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Send Us Photos Of Your Favorite US City Beaches

Huffington Post | Katherine Goldstein | Posted 09.27.2009 | Green

Read More: City Beaches, Travel, Send Us Your Photos, Best Beaches, Beaches, Summer Vacation, Best US Beaches, Green News

There's still a bit of summer left to enjoy some fun in the sun. We found some wonderful city beach gems in this Best City Beaches slideshow, and now ...

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Best US City Beaches (PHOTOS)

Huffington Post | Barbara Fenig | Posted 09.26.2009 | Green

Read More: Green Travel, Us Beaches, Beaches Within City Limits, Ocean Beach, Slidepoll, Green, City Beaches, Green Living, Green Vacation, Staycation, Beaches, Nature, Environment, Slideshow, Eco-Friendly Staycation, San Francisco, Fort Tilden, Green News

While sand and the city might not seem like the best match for a day at the beach, the United States' shorelines offer incredible beaches nestled with...

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What's Your Line? Mine Is....

Ellen Sterling | Posted 09.14.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Clint Eastwood, The Godfather, Annie Hall, Ed Helms, Terms of Endearment, Midnight Cowboy, Diane Keaton, Bette Davis, This Is Spinal Tap, Zach Galifianakis, Ellen Barkin, Beaches, Switch, Entertainment News

Men, I've noticed (duh!) tend to quote lines from what one might think of as "guy" films. Women will often quote the likes of Bette Davis in All About Eve or Diane Keaton in Annie Hall.

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Give Me A Sign, Santa Cruz

Greg Archer | Posted 09.12.2009 | Living

Read More: Pacific Avenue, California, Santa Cruz, Crazy Santa Cruz Lady, Beach-Trip, Beaches, Traveling, Travel, Living News

The seaside town is certainly known for its liberal edge and bold spiritual endeavors and a recent trek down the town's main drag, Pacific Avenue, definitely raised eyebrows.

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How Clean Is Your Favorite Beach? Find Out Now

Huffington Post | Katherine Goldstein | Posted 08.29.2009 | Green

Read More: Water Quality, Video, Beach Water Quality, Beach Pollution, Beaches, Nrdc, Vacation Beaches, Green News

The Natural Resources Defense Council just released an in-depth report on the water quality at popular vacation beaches across the nation. The water...

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NRDC's Beach Report Out Today

Nancy Stoner | Posted 08.29.2009 | Green

Read More: Beachprotection, Beachwater, Beachreport, Waterprogram, Swimming, Beachwater Quality, Beaches, Climate Change, Travel, Oceans, Climate Change Bill, Best Beaches, Lakes, Green News

I'm guessing human or animal waste in the waves that can send you running to the bathroom, doctor's office -- or worse -- the emergency room, isn't part of your get-a-way daydream.

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5 Summer Safety Tips

Dr. Johnny Benjamin | Posted 07.24.2009 | Living

Read More: Safety, Health Tips, Personal Health, Summer, Beaches, Summer Vacation, Living News

If an ounce of prevention is truly worth a pound of cure these simple tips may save you an unwanted trip to the emergency room or your local orthopedic surgeon.

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Green Tips For Beachgoers: How To Stay Safe And Have Fun

Huffington Post | Dave Burdick | Posted 07.05.2009 | Green

Read More: Epa, Beach Season, EPA Beach Info, Beaches, Green Swimwear, Green Living, Green Beach Tips, Giy, Green Sunscreen, Green News

Hello, beach season! I saw someone wearing board shorts and carrying a styrofoam beach cooler -- not as ubiquitous as they used to be, maybe -- and i...

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Tips for a Healthy Trip to the Beach this Memorial Day

Nancy Stoner | Posted 06.19.2009 | Green

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Before you dip into the water, you should be aware that swimming at your local beach can make you sick.

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Interview: Singer/Songwriter Lizzy Grant on Cheap Thrills, Elvis, The Flamingos, Trailer Parks, and Coney Island

Felicia C. Sullivan | Posted 02.20.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Lizzy Grant, Kill Kill, Coney Island, Music, American, American Flags, Las Vegas, Billie Holiday, Songs, Entertainment, Brooklyn, The Beach Boys, Roller Coasters, Beauty, New York, New York City, Pop Music, Rock Music, Interviews, Jazz, Cat Power, Beaches, Amusement Parks, Boardwalk, Singing, Coca Cola, Beach Boys, Aimee Mann, Nick Cave, Entertainment News

Lizzy Grant: I like things that go fast, things with bright colors, things that taste good. At Coney Island, you can get a Coca Cola, ride the roller coaster, and watch everybody.

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Brazil Rebounds With Bossa Beat

Eric Ehrmann | Posted 02.13.2009 | World

Read More: France, Soccer Moms, Waiting for Godot, Global Economy, Bill Ayers, Economy, Brazil, Oil, French, Natural Gas, Music, Barack Obama, Gallic, Great Depression, South America, Rainforest, Culture, Dancing, Beaches, World News

In Brazil as in the US, culture plays a big role in how nations survive the slump. Known for beaches, beauties, rain forest and laid back music, Brazil's national motto is "Order and Progress."

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Day 1 of the New Congress Bodes Well for Oceans

Sarah Chasis | Posted 02.09.2009 | Green

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Like a Clean Air Act for our air, and a Clean Water Act for our water - we need a landmark bill to protect the health of our oceans.

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Bush's New Marine Monuments: The Good, the Bad and Next Steps

Sarah Chasis | Posted 02.07.2009 | Politics

Dozens of scientific studies show that fully protected marine reserves have more and bigger fish than similar habitats that are fished, which makes them highly productive.

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South Korean Oil Spill Captain Jailed

Agence France Press | Posted 01.10.2009 | Green

Read More: South Kores, Oil Spill, Green News, Hong Kong, Beaches, Environment, India, Hebei Ocean Shipping, Samsung Heavy Industries, The International Association of Independent Tanker Owners, Green News

A court Wednesday jailed the Indian captain and chief officer of a Hong Kong supertanker after ruling they were partly to blame for South Korea's wors...

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BIG BUSINESS IN THE CARIBBEAN- ILLEGAL SAND MINING

Stefanie Michaels | Posted 12.01.2008 | Green

Read More: Stefanie Michaels, Holidays, Building Materials, Rome, The New York Times, Flooding, Animals, Sand, Tourism, Hotels, Plants, Adventure Girl, Caribbean, Islands, Jamaica, Developers, Environment, Stealing, Construction, British Common Law, Sand Mining, Nevis, Beaches, Green News

The Caribbean, known for its crystal blue waters, powdery sand beaches with colors ranging from coco to pink and all the shades in between, is a haven...

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