Venice - the biggest flood in more than 20 years
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Venice has been hit by the biggest flood in more than 20 years, with waters rising 1.56m (5ft) above normal.Many of Venice's streets, including the famous , were submerged, before the high waters began to retreat.The lagoon city in the Adriatic suffers some level of flooding for about 200 days every year.The authorities are planning to complete the building of an underwater dam to protect the city by 2011. Driven by strong winds, the sea level rose to 1.56m above normal on Monday, submerging nearly all of the city, including St Mark's Square, officials said.It was the highest "acqua alta", or high water, since it reached 1.58m in 1986. A system of elevated wooden walkways was set up, while sirens and loudspeaker announcements reinforced the flood alert for the city's residents and tourists.Mayor Massimo Cacciari urged residents to stay at home, and warned tourists thinking of coming to Venice to "think again"."It's an exceptional 'acqua alta', and unless you absolutely have to, don't go out," the mayor said in a statement.BBC News website reader Hannah McShane said she could not leave her second-floor flat."The residents who live on the ground floor are pumping out the water from their houses with buckets. The water is highly polluted and is beginning to smell, as well as leaving behind rubbish of all kinds on the street as the water levels decrease," she said.The situation was complicated by a transport strike affecting the city's "vaporetto" water buses.Earlier, Venice's Centro Maree, which monitors water levels, warned that the flooding could reach as high as 1.66m above sea level.However, the waters began subside after a sudden change in the wind's direction.The last time the waters passed 1.6m was in 1979, when they reached 1.66m.In 1966, some 5,000 people in Venice were left homeless after an even higher flood - 1.94m - hit the city.
Chuck Comeau practicing Download 2008
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Chuck practicing before the set, at download festival 2008.Played after rise against and on at same time as KISS. Missed KISS to see these live!
A Jemi Story Season 6 Episode 54 {Helping You Out}
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Look everyone Im sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo sorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry it took me so long!! But its here now..(Im trying to remember everything tht happened) Lastime: Cody..Tony..and Miley trapped Selena in (I forget whos house..) becuz Miley claims she stole nick away from here..and Chelsea is still trying to get Joe but Joe pulls away and makes up with Demi...What will happen next?!! PS:Maybe you shuld watch the last ep. if you forget anything...(With Selena)(Miley walks out the door)Selena: (Struggling to get out) Wh-what are you going to do to me?!?!Tony&Cody: (Look at eachother and nod) Let you free! (Start untieing her) Hurry Miley could come back at any moment!!Selena: Wh-wha-what?! Wait your letting me..go??Tony: Yeah Duhh...Cody: We dont wanna work for Miley..Tony: Even though we really dont wanna set you free..Cody: We like seeing Miley and Chelsea's plan fall apart..Tony: Ya seeing them get angry is more fun then what they told us to do to you..Selena: (Stands up after being untied) Uh..what were they gonna have you do to me...(gulps)Cody: You rather not know..Selena: Good..(walks outside) I'd better call Demi..and guys?Cody and Tony: Yah?Selena: Thanks (Smiles and gives them both a friendly hug)Cody: We werent expecting that...Tony: But um ok??Selena: (giggles) bye guys..(Calls Demi)(With Demi and Joe)Demi: (Still kissing Joe when he phone rings)Joe: (Pulls away) Who is it..?Demi: (Pulls it out) Selena..hold on..(answers) Yah Selena..i'm a little busy? (Gives Joe a flirty smile)Selena: Is it really important because If your with Joe I kinda need-Demi:(Cutting her off) Yes Its important!! Bye Sel! (Hangs up)Selena: (Finnishing her sentence even though Demi hung up) To give me a ride home..thanks a lot demi (Shuts the phone)(With Demi)Joe: What she want?Demi: Ehh i dont know..why dont we go back to your place?Joe: Sounds good (Takes demis hand and they walk to the Jonas House)(A little while later with Kevin)Kevin: (In his car when he sees Selena walking down the side walk) Selena?Selena: (Looks over at Kevin in his car) O..Hi Kevin..Kevin: You need a ride? Your house is pretty far from here..Selena: I'd love that..thanks Kevin..(Gets in the car and starts to explain the story of Miley) But then..I called Demi and she hung up!! So I had to walk!!Kevin: Oh thats harshSelena: I know! Hey you know where Nick is? I havn't seen him all day!?Kevin: Umm hes probably at home wanna come to my house and see?Selena: Sounds good thanks!(They arrive at the Jonas House and when Selena and Kevin walk in Selena spots Joe and Demi making out on the couch)Selena: Demi!?!Demi: (Pulls away) Hey Sel! Whats up?Selena: This is what you were SOOO BUSY DOING?!Demi: Umm..kinda(laughs) but hey now what did you need to tell me?Selena: (Runs out the door and slams it)End of 54!!!! How'd you like it?!!?!Hope you liked it!!! =) Trust me it wont take me 2 weeks to make ep. 55!!!
Bat Speed Training - Explosive Rotational Power
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http://BaseballStrengthBlog.com Develop explosive rotational power & strength to enhance bat speed with this simple to set up core training exercise.
UR7s with PJ Komongnan teaser.mov
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PJ Komongnan on set to make the launch film for UR7s.com
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