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Oahu Slowing Eroding from Below
(Getty Images) One of America's most stunning tropical gems is slowing eroding from within. Researchers at Brigham Young University in Utah took a closer look at the building blocks of Hawaii's Oahu Island. They concluded that, in time, Oahu will actually flatten from an island to a "low-lying seamount," according to an article in Live Science. Parts of Oahu can get anywhere from 2 to 23 feet of precipitation a year, depending on the landscape. But scientists say it's not...
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Tired Drivers are Dangerous Drivers
(Getty Images) A sobering new study shows America's tired population is creating a major hazard on the road. According to a report just released by the CDC, more than 4% of Americans say they have recently fallen asleep while driving. Experts admit that number could be even higher because many people don't realize they've drifted off for a moment. Government awareness campaigns are quick to promote the dangers of drunk driving, but most people don't realize sleep depravation can be...
Fewer Business Travelers to Hit the Road in 2013
A Cessna 560 XL Citation Excel business jet airplane prepares its approach to Vienna Schwechat international airport as it flies in front of the moon on Sept. 23, 2012. (ALEXANDER KLEIN/AFP/Getty Images) NEW YORK -- Fewer business travelers are likely to hit the road this year as the travel industry is challenged by corporate America's persistent economic fears. Business travelers are expected to take 431.8 million trips in 2013, the Global Business Travel Association said Tuesday. The industry trade group...
Couple Wants to Open Their Marsh to Public Access
ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. -- It's happened a lot of times on this barrier island. A new owner picks up a piece of land and an old path or set of woods is suddenly fenced off or has some no trespassing signs. A St. Simons Island couple want to do the opposite: They want to keep their recent acquisition open for those who have worn a footpath across it and to preserve that access into the future. "The public has...
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