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    Warning: Strong winds, high waves  Nov 30, 2008
    5 metres are dangerous for small vessels, ferries and fishing boats, and other coastal activities, said the meteorological department in a statement Sunday. Strong winds of up to 60km an hour and rough seas with waves up to 5. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)

    Victims evacuated as floodwaters rise in three states  Nov 30, 2008
    Nik Li Nik Kob, 25, fell into Sungai Sokor in Tanah Merah, Kelantan, while fishing at 2. 25pm and was swept away. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)

    UGA beat blog  Nov 30, 2008
    looks like CMR, and his partners in crime, aka Willie, bobo, and fabris took 2 weeks off and went fishing. They all need to look into the mirror, and break the mirror, then write letters of resignation. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    State argues for its right to use Limbaugh records  Nov 30, 2008
    Black has argued that prosecutors are on a fishing expedition against Limbaugh and deliberately circumvented state laws to seize his medical records in November with a search warrant. They should have used a more common procedure of subpoenas, where Limbaugh would have been notified ahead of time and given a chance to argue his case before a judge, Black has said. (Yahoo News -- Rush Limbaugh)

    North Bay's Brandy Haven  Nov 30, 2008
    Don't miss: Created by the construction of Coyote Dam on the East Fork of the Russian River in 1958, Lake Mendocino has become a favorite spot for boating, fishing and dozens of other outdoor activities. Locals love hiking the Shakoda Trail in autumn for prime foliage viewing. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)

    Rex Hunt to fight road rage charges  Nov 30, 2008
    Hunt has also hosted football panel shows for the Seven Network and fishing shows on radio and television. AAP. (The Australian)

    Terrorists attacked with precision  Nov 30, 2008
    As Prasan Dhanur prepared his 13-foot boat on Wednesday evening for a hard night of fishing, he saw something strange. A black inflatable lifeboat equipped with a brand new Yamaha outboard motor threaded its way among the small, wooden fishing boats at anchor and pulled up to the slum's concrete pier ... The Times of India newspaper reported on Friday that the Coast Guard had found an Indian fishing trawler, the Kuber, that disappeared on Nov. 14. (International Herald Tribune)

    On his own terms, everyday  Nov 30, 2008
    Money from his appliance business and Alaska crab fishing went for expensive gear. Bill was a handful as a kid. (OregonLive, OR -- News)

    The Life of Brian  Nov 30, 2008
    The two, along with New York Rangers GM Glen Sather, Calgary Flames co-owner Harley Hotchkiss and other hockey executives, assemble for hunting expeditions and an annual fishing trip to the Queen Charlotte Islands in British Columbia ... Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, bird watching, reading about military figures and history. (Globe and Mail)

    • Flatlanders in Idaho skip skiing, go fishing  Nov 30, 2008
    Flatlanders in Idaho skip skiing, go fishing By Tony Evans BELLEVUE, Idaho - Not everyone will buy a lift ticket or trudge to the top of a nearby peak to enjoy winter sports this year. A few hardy outdoors folks will grab the fishing gear and an auger, and head to the lake to ice-fish ... will situate the house over their favorite winter fishing holes on Magic Reservoir south of Bellevue in the dead of winter and catch trout and perch. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    • Authorities abandon search after Idaho boat fire  Nov 30, 2008
    The three men were fishing when they turned on the heater for warmth. Information from: The Spokesman-Review, http://www. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Celebrate the holidays in historic downtown Mystic  Nov 30, 2008
    Traveling on Star, the Mystic Seaport s Fishing and Lobster Boat, Santa Claus will dock at 2 p.m. at the Mystic River Park dock, where he will greet the crowds and listen to all the children s wishes. Prior to Santa s arrival, there will be a special appearance by the cast of the Eastern Connecticut Ballet s Nutcracker. (Westerly Sun, RI)

    NDC to revitalise CEDECOM  Nov 30, 2008
    The NDC would also reintroduce premix fuel distribution by the fishermen themselves to avoid diversion and corruption that existed in the trade while it would also provide fishing gears to fishermen at subsided prices. It would also build "blast freezers" for the storage of fish, especially during the bumper harvest while it would also abolish per trawling in Ghanaian territorial waters to ensure that local fishermen also get their catch. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Seasonshapes upas meatyfor crabs  Nov 30, 2008
    The disappointing Central California season has many people expecting crabbers from that region to move their fishing operations northward ... "Operation Safe Crab is an initiative started to reduce the loss of lives and fishing vessels in the West Coast crab fleet," said U.S Coast Guard LT Scott Parkhurst ... "Commercial crab fishing is one of the most dangerous jobs in America and we are trying to reduce the number of fatalities.". (Daily Triplicate)

    High Sierra Search and Rescue-a personal perspective  Nov 30, 2008
    Confidentiality Note: Subject's name was changed to protect personal information. The location and exact date of the search operation were also changed. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)

    Effort paid off for these two local elk hunters  Nov 30, 2008
    dogshead wrote on Nov 29, 2008 6:52 AM:" The information I'd like to see in these 'great white hunters' stories is how long did the animal live (suffer) after first shot. I would think it could take a while to travel 300 yards to make the final kill if the first shot didn't kill the animal instantly. Give us the gorry details. I know, death by rifle is less tramatic than by death by preditor, but that does don't remove our moral responsibility to make sure the animal suffers as little as... (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Iceland PM defies calls to resign amid crisis  Nov 30, 2008
    Haarde predicted economic recovery in 2010, saying Iceland's strong economic fundamentals _ including robust fishing and tourism industries and a highly educated work force _ would see the country through. "I believe that as we move through next year into 2010 we will see a much brighter picture, with positive economic growth, less unemployment," he said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)

    Notebook: Exotic cat killed in Pennsylvania (Today)  Nov 30, 2008
    The contest was conducted in cooperation with the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum in Livingston Manor, New York. DeFrank's winning patterns were a Royal Wulff and his Wiggle Hex, and the prize was his choice of an Orvis Helios Rod or a large-arbor Battenkill reel. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Get Out Events, Hunting & Fishing Calendar: 11/30/08 (Today)  Nov 30, 2008
    Get Out Events, Hunting ng Calendar: 11/30/08. Search post-gazette NOW. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Bob Lamb: ‘To Eat or Not to Eat Venison’ survey produced surprising responses  Nov 30, 2008
    Due to the economy and cost of hunting and fishing supplies, I now eat more wild game than ever. Frank Mihalovic, La Crosse. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    We wanted to kill 5000, surviving terrorist says  Nov 30, 2008
    The terrorists thought their plan might be compromised, so on November 15 or 16 the teams used their inflatable speed boats to hijack a fishing boat, the Kuber. Indian media reported Kasab was one of four terrorists who entered Mumbai with fake identities, posing as overseas students. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)

    Denominator anything but common in school playoff  Nov 30, 2008
    As Shea prepared for the final week of his high school football career, he paused to reflect on a few of his childhood joys in Walpole: the mornings fishing with his father, the afternoons building makeshift forts in the woods with his buddies, the nights spent at home with his mother. He said the pain of her death has eased a bit with time and he has gained some comfort from living in the Reading home in which his father grew up. (Boston Globe -- Sports)

    One More Cast: 3 lines benefit anglers  Nov 30, 2008
    Starting in April, anglers across the state and on every body of water open to fishing will be able to drop that extra line, and get away with it ... Up until Nov. 6, the use of three lines was a privilege enjoyed only by salmon fishing on the Great Lakes while anyone else fishing from boats, on the ice or shorelines of inland lakes were limited to two ... It does, however, shed light upon an advantage given to one particular segment of the angling community whose members may invest exponential... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    Kenneth E. Fitzgerald  Nov 30, 2008
    His family wrote, Kenny has gone off fishing without us and is in heaven telling his stories now ... He loved hunting, fishing and telling stories. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)

    Barack Obama, and the Rush For Election Souvenirs  Nov 30, 2008
    Prosperity has its favorite hobbies, its gold-trimmed roadsters and superyachts and the million-dollar platinum fishing lure studded with 100 carats of diamonds. But in an age of austerity, when we seek satisfaction on the cheap, some pursuits are all about value, but not necessarily about money. (Time.com)

    King yields throne  Nov 30, 2008
    JIM SUTTON/The Times-UnionA fresh sun rises on Jacksonville's newest charter fishing boat, the Majesty ... Anderson fishes once per week year-round with captain Scott Reynolds and says the speed of the new boat gives him an extra hour of fishing time ... Anderson fishes once per week year-round with captain Scott Reynolds and says the speed of the new boat gives him an extra hour of fishing time. (Florida Times-Union)

    Beaches shorts  Nov 30, 2008
    The initial public hearing occurred Tuesday for the Jacksonville Port Authority's proposed plan for a terminal on 8 acres in the historic fishing village ... Dozens of residents of the historic village have voiced opposition to the plan and say it would wreck the fishing industry and the rustic character of the enclave that was established in 1562. (Florida Times-Union)

    The ordeal continues in Mumbai  Nov 29, 2008
    On Wednesday November 26th several boatloads of terrorists, carrying guns, grenades and explosives, reportedly arrived near the gateway and among the fishing boats on the opposite side of the peninsula. Two days later, after killing at least 155 people and injuring over 320, the last of them have yet to depart. (The Economist)

    Rare turtle survies close call with soup pot  Nov 29, 2008
    Fisherman agrees to exchange it for $200 and two new fishing nets ... Instead, the 150-pound animal returned to its lake Wednesday and conservationists celebrated their deal with the fisherman the turtle's freedom in exchange for about $200 and two new fishing nets. (MSNBC -- International)

    Mumbai frozen in shock  Nov 29, 2008
    The police then turned up to the fishing community, impounded the boat and took it away. As night falls, it appears that the security operation at the Taj Palace Hotel and the Jewish community centre has stepped up a gear. (BBC News)

    Video: How to Hide Flat Screen TV Cables  Nov 29, 2008
    But fishing cables through the wall can be tricky at best and impossible if the wall is brick or concrete, such as in a basement room. Apartment renters are typically prohibited from cutting into the wall. (PR Newswire)

    Businessman Emil Gregory retires after 47 years with Cenex ... LRHC offering free ornament for those who purchase gifts for needy children ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Saturday, November 29, 2008 Retiring Cenex manager Emil Gregory was a busy man this week as he was honored at Cenex West in Devils Lake after 47 years with the company. Businessman Emil Gregory retires after 47 years with Cenex  Nov 29, 2008
    Emil Gregory (Emil Knievel, a nickname thrust upon him by Mark Beighley of KZZY Radio) decided he s had enough, and plans to follow his son, Jason, who coaches at Grand Forks Red River, go to ball games in the Fargo-Moorhead area, and maybe do some traveling and fishing. It takes a lot of work to run one of these places, Emil said Tuesday at a retirement celebration held in his honor at Cenex West in Devils Lake. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)

    Ecotourism travels to Coastside establishments  Nov 29, 2008
    Once day-trippers have had their fill of goat cheese in the backcountry with Harley, a half-hour drive up the coast will bring them to Pillar Point Harbor, where captains like William Smith can charter expeditions for fishing and whale-watching. We saw more than a hundred humpback whales when I was out the other day, Smith said. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)

    Physical contest or trivial pursuit? Poker faces poser  Nov 29, 2008
    A dictionary defines sport as: "Activity pursued for exercise or pleasure, usually requiring some form of physical skill, such as golf, fishing, racing, etc." ... Deep-sea fishing is a beast of a sport, and can drain all the energy from a man, but wharf fishing seems to be more a game of chance than skill. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Satisfaction of saviours from queue jumpers  Nov 29, 2008
    The Norwegian foreign minister rang him early in the morning and triumphantly Alex, in his flannelette jim-jams, told him the MV Tampa will not be landing in Australia, with its cargo of 430 asylum seekers rescued from a sinking fishing boat. They can turn around and go to Indonesia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    Militants in Mumbai 'wanted an Indian 9/11'  Nov 29, 2008
    Prior to mounting the attack the militants had taken over an Indian fishing trawler, tying up and blindfolding some fishermen. One newspaper picture showed one lying on the floor of the small trawler with his hands tied behind his back and his throat cut. (India Times)

    Terrorists may have hijacked boat  Nov 29, 2008
    Terrorists may have hijacked Porbander fishing boat- Politics/Nation-News-The Economic Times ... Terrorists may have hijacked Porbander fishing boat28 Nov 2008, 1719 hrs IST, TNN ... AHMEDABAD: A fishing trawler that went missing on November 14 may have carried the terrorists to Colaba coast to hold Mumbai hostage on Wednesday, police sources told TOI.. (India Times)

    Terror journey on sea  Nov 29, 2008
    The haversack-wielding terrorists took great care to avoid interception by marine commandos or coast guard personnel, and hijacked an Indian fishing trawler, MV Kuber, once they entered the Indian waters on November 23 ... The terrorists, after abandoning the fishing trawler belonging to Porbunder fisherman Vinod Masani, took a smaller boat and landed at Badhwar Park near Cuffe Parade on Wednesday. (India Times)

    A non-man's man in the mean streets  Nov 29, 2008
    But it was like fishing - long quiet spells followed by sudden bursts of excitement. A suspect might resist arrest, or suddenly flee the scene ("We've got a runner"), or simply, by dint of giving the officers "a little attitude", invite a verbal dressing down. (BBC News -- UK)

    World's Rarest Turtle Nearly Becomes Soup  Nov 29, 2008
    Instead, the 150-pound animal returned to its lake Wednesday and conservationists celebrated their deal with the fisherman the turtle's freedom in exchange for about $200 and two new fishing nets. Douglas Hendrie and other conservationists had been trying to find the turtle for two weeks after floods washed the animal out of Dong Mo Lake near Hanoi. (Fox News)

    3 Men Watching Surf Drown in Rogue Wave Along California Coast  Nov 29, 2008
    A 16-year-old boy drowned there earlier this year while fishing. Share. (Fox News)

    3 family members drown at popular SoCal spot  Nov 29, 2008
    Earlier this year, a 16-year-old boy also drowned at Point Mugu while fishing. ADVERTISEMENT. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Wind beneath their wings  Nov 29, 2008
    A flock of Canada geese struggles to fly before landing in Fishing Lake on Friday morning. According to the National Weather Service in Rapid City, S.D., Gillette could experience wind gusts as high as 46 mph Friday. (Gillette News-Record, WY)

    Fishing season ending for striped mullet  Nov 29, 2008
    The state says the fishing season for ama ama or striped mullet fishing is due to end on Monday to protect the species from overfishing ... State Board of Land and Natural Resources Chairwoman Laura Thielen is asking for the public s cooperation in implementing the fishing ban ... The state says the fishing season for ama ama or striped mullet fishing is due to end on Monday to protect the species from overfishing. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

    Oltmann Funeral Home Celebrates Centennial Anniversary in Business  Nov 29, 2008
    Families bring in personal items of the deceased, including pictures, videos, quilts and even fishing equipment. Visitations also have grown, he noted, and more families are having services at the funeral home instead of the church. (Missourian Publishing, MO)

    British crew dive overboard to escape Somali pirates  Nov 29, 2008
    48am after being threatened by five pirates in a fishing boat ... The Sirius Star, seized by pirates this week, is thought to be anchored off the coast of Eyl, a former fishing village turned haven for pirates. (guardian.co.uk)

    Visitors center reports positive tourism figures  Nov 29, 2008
    According to a report, Regional Event Economic Impact Statistics for 2008, bass fishing and soccer tournaments in Columbia County also have attracted people to the Augusta area, resulting in a local impact of more than $14 million. "Since the beginning of this fiscal year (July 1), Columbia County has experienced incredible stability in our hotel/motel revenue," Beda Johnson, the director of Columbia County's Convention and Visitors Bureau, said in an e-mail. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    * Taiwan, Cook Islands cooperating on uncovering illegal fishing activities  Nov 29, 2008
    Taiwan, Cook Islands cooperating on uncovering illegal fishing activities ... Taiwan and the Cook Islands have activated a mechanism to help uncover illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities, the Fisheries Agency said yesterday ... Under the deal, Taiwanese fishing boats operating in WCPFC areas are required to let Cook Islands fishery officials or police X after checking that they are genuine Cook Islands authorities X board and inspect their vessels to help crack down on... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Hawaii 'ama'ama fishing season ends Monday  Nov 29, 2008
    The state says the fishing season for 'ama'ama or striped mullet fishing is due to end on Monday to protect the species from overfishing ... State Board of Land and Natural Resources Chairwoman Laura Thielen is asking for the public's cooperation in implementing the fishing ban. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Leeward tent cities are mostly gone  Nov 29, 2008
    "You can go to Sewers Beach any day now and see people pole fishing from the beach. I'm seeing this place being used as a good, positive park for the first time in years.". Between fall 2006 and last month, the city government systematically evacuated and scrubbed these parks, and then closed them to the public between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., making it tough for tent dwellers to regain a foothold. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Photo of the Day  Nov 29, 2008
    Donna Edlund takes time during her evening walk to enjoy Mondays sunset on the fishing pier at Hodag Park in Rhinelander ... Quite a view Donna Edlund takes time during her evening walk to enjoy Mondays sunset on the fishing pier at Hodag Park in Rhinelander. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)

    REGION: State proposes food container ban  Nov 29, 2008
    For example, a bill requiring harbors to be cleared of abandoned fishing gear failed. But Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a law to make manufacturers keep tiny pellets called nurdles, the building blocks of plastic products, out of waterways. (North County Times)

    Running out of steam: Kettle campaign could use a hand  Nov 29, 2008
    RE, Fishing Show Host Darryl Chronzey Reprimanded How in good conscience could the three-person panel of the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council reprimand fishing. Posted by. (The North Bay Nugget)

    Biologists Find New Environmental Threat In North American Lakes  Nov 29, 2008
    28, 2008) A new and insidious environmental threat has been detected in North American lakes by researchers from Queen's and York universities. Along with scientists from several Canadian government laboratories, the team has documented biological damage caused by declining levels of calcium in many temperate, soft-water lakes. (Science Daily)

     Charleston restaurant prospers under new ownership  Nov 29, 2008
    World Photo by Madeline Steege Fishermen and others, above, sit and talk about the weather and the state of fishing on Monday at the newly refurbished Basin Caf ... World Photo by Madeline Steege Fishermen and others, above, sit and talk about the weather and the state of fishing on Monday at the newly refurbished Basin Caf. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)

    Game and Fish advisory board meetings a good way to stay informed  Nov 29, 2008
    If you've never been to one, and you are into the outdoors whether it's hunting, fishing, birding, hiking or whatever, you should attend the meeting in you area. A complete listing of meeting dates, locations and contact people is available on the game and fish Web site. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)

    Community Calendar (Nov. 21)  Nov 29, 2008
    What is to be gained other than a free-flowing stream for kayaking and fly fishing ... orguy wrote on Nov 21, 2008 4:41 PM:" Jack, the idea of changing the endangered species law has been floated by quite a number of people, and doing that would change the way the fishing is managed. Rather than base the regulation on "wild populations," which are very scarce these days, the management would be based on all salmon; hatchery reared, and wild. The way the Bush Admin went about it, however, was... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    Piracy needs tougher action  Nov 29, 2008
    You mean like the 10,000 fishing boats that act like fishing boats. If they start to act like they aren't fishing. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    An orchard in the backyard  Nov 29, 2008
    Here at Hijauan Heights, we offer you not just the orchard and clubhouse but also outdoor activities such as paragliding, fishing, boating and camping site to name a few. Plus, all the bungalows that we built are fully-furnished, he says. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Where the wild things are - Mapping quest highlights 'bread-and-butter’ places of hunters and anglers  Nov 29, 2008
    He s got a map with every favorite hunting ground and fishing hole in the state of Montana, outlined and cross-referenced in a computer database ... So far, he s been to 30 Montana cities and towns, visiting 40 hunting and fishing organizations. (Missoulian, MT)

    Accused boat crash driver granted bail  Nov 29, 2008
    The runabout collided with a fishing trawler, killing six of the 14 people on board. Small faced a Sydney court on Friday after being extradited from Queensland, charged with six counts of dangerous navigation occasioning death and one count of operating a vessel with a mid-range blood alcohol content. (The Age)

    2 feared dead as crab boat sinks at Tillamook bar  Nov 29, 2008
    BARVIEW -- In town to visit relatives for Thanksgiving, Mark Headley thought it would be fun Friday morning to join locals watching the fishing boats cross the Tillamook bar ... The fishing vessel Network was headed out of Tillamook Bay just before 8 a.m., bound for open sea to drop crab pots ... Of the capsizings, three were commercial fishing vessels, two were charters, and one was a personal recreation boat. (OregonLive, OR -- News)

    Iceland's PM defies calls to resign over meltdown  Nov 29, 2008
    Haarde predicted economic recovery in 2010, saying Iceland's strong fundamentals including robust fishing and tourism industries and a highly educated work force would see the country through. "We have got used to very high living standards," he said. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)

    Cohasset Tri branches out  Nov 29, 2008
    Ricci-Munn, a Gloucester resident, envisioned a seaside race for the historic fishing village turned city. I want Gloucester to experience the thrill and buzz that the Cohasset Triathlon has generated for its town, said Ricci-Munn in an e-mail. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)

    Mumbai horror born from leadership's failure  Nov 29, 2008
    There is super quick, guaranteed cure for what ails 'ya: Stop fishing ... Editor - Your front page article decribes Dennis Sturgell, who has recieved over $260,000 in citations for illegal fishing, as "the world's greatest fisherman.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)

    ‘I have seen so many corpses'  Nov 29, 2008
    As Pakistani Islamists are increasingly suspected by the Indian government to be responsible, the police are pushing the theory that the attackers sailed from Karachi to near Mumbai, moved from a larger ship to a hijacked or prearranged fishing trawler, motored into Mumbai harbour and transferred again into small dinghies. Shortly before 10 p.m. on Wednesday, they landed at the Gate of India, a huge stone plinth that commemorates the arrival in what was then Bombay by King George V and Queen... (Globe and Mail -- International)

    Peru economy grows 9.5 pct in 3Q, region's fastest  Nov 29, 2008
    The institute on Friday said Peru's construction, mining and fishing industries largely withstood the world economic crisis to lead third-quarter gains. The International Monetary Fund forecasts 9. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)

    Celebrate the holidays in historic downtown Mystic  Nov 29, 2008
    Traveling on Star, the Mystic Seaport s Fishing and Lobster Boat, Santa Claus will dock at 2 p.m. at the Mystic River Park dock, where he will greet the crowds and listen to all the children s wishes. Prior to Santa s arrival, there will be a special appearance by the cast of the Eastern Connecticut Ballet s Nutcracker. (Westerly Sun, RI)

    High Sierra Search and Rescue-a personal perspective  Nov 29, 2008
    Confidentiality Note: Subject's name was changed to protect personal information. The location and exact date of the search operation were also changed. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)

    New maps show submerged Columbia falls are intact  Nov 29, 2008
    For thousands of years the falls were a fishing site for American Indians and their ancestors. They also were the center of a major tribal trade network that brought traders from tribes as far away as the Midwest and south California. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Great Gifts for Anyone on Your List This Holiday Season  Nov 29, 2008
    The most innovative lure on the market, the Clackin' Rap from Rapala, is a must-have for every fishing enthusiast on your list. Straight out of the wrapping paper, the Clackin' Rap will excel in all fishing applications. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)

    Pollution's Impact on an American Icon  Nov 29, 2008
    The company has strongly lobbied the Philippine government to outlaw cyanide and dynamite fishing in the islands. Those fishing techniques produce big, easy catches, but they're environmentally destructive, and they adversely affect the mollusks on the pearl farms. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)

    Names released for 2 men drowned by rogue wave  Nov 29, 2008
    A 16-year-old boy drowned there earlier this year while fishing. (Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. (KRNV.com, NV)

    Iraqi doctors dismiss claims that Jessica Lynch was raped in hospital  Nov 29, 2008
    The pirate "mother ship" sunk last week by the Indian navy was in reality a Thai fishing vessel that had been seized by pirates just hours earlier ... The pirate "mother ship" sunk last week by the Indian navy was actually a Thai fishing trawler seized hours earlier by pirates, a maritime agency said today. (Yahoo News -- Jessica Lynch)

    Brisk Black Friday sales at Mason City retailers  Nov 29, 2008
    Former Iowan wrote on Nov 28, 2008 11:37 PM:" Sorry, Buffy. I've never had to work a checkout lane, thankfully. Sorry you had it so rough. It seemed to me an awful lot of people were making fun of those who get up early to do their shopping. I really do consider that a form of bonding with others. I think women use it just as the men use it with their fishing and hunting. I was defending the women. One thing I do know is that the women who are shopping are buying things for other people,... (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)

    Bob Lamb: ‘To Eat or Not to Eat Venison’ survey produced surprising responses  Nov 29, 2008
    Due to the economy and cost of hunting and fishing supplies, I now eat more wild game than ever. Frank Mihalovic, La Crosse. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    Overnight shoppers get best deals  Nov 29, 2008
    This year, they were hoping for a card that would allow them to upgrade their bass fishing rods and reels. "It's also just fun being here," Maegen said. (AZCentral -- News)

    Obituaries (11.26.2008)  Nov 29, 2008
    She enjoyed crocheting, collecting four leaf clovers, nightly rides around town, fishing with her brothers in their secret fishing holes and snowmobiling. She also enjoyed watching with her husband, John, Judge Judy, Judge Joe Brown and other judge shows they could find. (Forest Republican, WI)

    Allegedly impaired driver hits, kills six-year-old as he crosses street in Chauvin  Nov 29, 2008
    Family members of the boy said Jaelin Naquin and his parents had just returned from a family gathering when they decide to go fishing in the bayou directly across from their home along the 5600 block of La ... She said the boy was the only one who hadn t made it across the road before fishing. (WWLTV.com, LA)

    Papuan asylum seekers return to Indonesia  Nov 29, 2008
    "I want to go back fishing again," Mr Wainggai said, adding he was not given any financial inducement to go back home. The return of Mr Wainggai and Anike represents a propaganda coup of sorts for Indonesia, which was so angered by the Australian government granting refugee status to the 43 asylum-seekers that it recalled its ambassador from Canberra. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)

    Dad to Dad: Christmas overload? Bring it on!  Nov 29, 2008
    Dad buying mom ice fishing gear and underwear every year. The 20-year-old commercials for Rambo toys and Playschool dinosaurs that plays during the Muppets Family Christmas movie my mom taped off TV one of a select collection of Christmas movies we had to watch every year. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    More of this story  Nov 29, 2008
    Steven Lalli wrote on Oct 18, 2008 12:49 AM:" You want More Police & Fire News?Here is one they will not print: Mrs. Wilson's cat got stuck up the Liberty Tree and we called the Police. They said call the Fire Dept. Well, they all showed up even the Newport Public Works showed up. No one wanted to climb the tree so they called The Meticulous Paint Job Co. for a special ladder and the guy went up about 50 feet in the air and went to grab the cat, then the cat jumped on him and started clawing and... (Newport Daily News, RI)

    One More Cast: 3 lines benefit anglers  Nov 29, 2008
    Starting in April, anglers across the state and on every body of water open to fishing will be able to drop that extra line, and get away with it ... Up until Nov. 6, the use of three lines was a privilege enjoyed only by salmon fishing on the Great Lakes while anyone else fishing from boats, on the ice or shorelines of inland lakes were limited to two ... It does, however, shed light upon an advantage given to one particular segment of the angling community whose members may invest exponential... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    Police Beat: November 27, 2008  Nov 29, 2008
    Nov. 22, Big Lake: Michael S. Gozdor II, 21, Eagle River, cited for fishing with bait and unattended fishing gear. Nov. 19, Big Lake: Michael Wilts, 47, Eagle River, cited for fishing with bait and unattended fishing gear. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)

    Kenneth E. Fitzgerald  Nov 29, 2008
    His family wrote, Kenny has gone off fishing without us and is in heaven telling his stories now ... He loved hunting, fishing and telling stories. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)

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