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Grievances preceded Florida air crash in December
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Long before the right wing on a Chalk's seaplane snapped off, pilots were increasingly worried about what they felt was poor maintenance.Three of the company's six captains resigned, one saying there was "blatant neglect." Other pilots also claimed mechanical woes were repeatedly ignored, according to a National Transportation Safety Board report released Thursday.
Chalk's Ocean Airways Flight 101 had just taken off from the Port of Miami, bound for Bimini on Dec. 19, when the right wing broke off and caught fire. The 7-ton seaplane plunged into the water near a rock jetty, killing all 20 on board.
Among them: Capt. Michele L. Marks, 37, of Boynton Beach; First Officer Paul J. DeSanctis, 34, of Reading, Pa., and 18 passengers, including 12 Bimini residents and three infants.
'He's an institution'
Nearly every Independence Day in recent years, Jack Wirt has celebrated his birthday with a hot dog and beer picnic at Miami Yacht Club.Tuesday will be no different, except that it will mark Wirt's 95th.
''No speeches. Just camaraderie,'' Wirt said.
The club's vice-commodore, Linda Foran-Evans, plans to bake him a birthday cake.
''It's Jack's day,'' Foran-Evans said. ``He's an institution.''
The license tag on his silver PT Cruiser says it all: 001 MYC.
Wirt joined the Miami Yacht Club's precursor, the Southern Florida Boat Racing Association, in 1932. He was instrumental in securing the lease for the club's present location on the MacArthur Causeway between downtown Miami and Miami Beach, and served three terms as commodore from 1941 through '51.
Nevis plays host to CARICOM Heads of Government
Charlestown Nevis (July 6, 2006) The CARICOM Heads of Government held a caucus at the prestigious Four Seasons Resort in Nevis on Wednesday July 5 as part of their 27th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) which concludes in St. Kitts later today..
The Winchester Star
Berryville — Creating more tax revenue without creating more development is a difficult challenge, but not impossible, Clarke County officials discovered Monday night.During a continued work session in the Circuit Courthouse, the Clarke County Board of Supervisors heard from Michael Seigel and Lawrence Goldstein, two economic development experts who told the board that the county’s requests are different from what most counties want.
"It’s rare that clients are only interested in increasing the revenue base," said Seigel, who works for Public And Environmental Finance in Washington. "Usually the counties want jobs, development, population growth."
But Chairman John Staelin said the county is interested in preserving its rural way of life, but also recognizes the need for a deeper tax base.
Sparks fan loyalty program shows success
EL SEGUNDO, CA- The Los Angeles Sparks new fan loyalty program, Home Court Advantage now has over 1,000 members enrolled as the program continues to take off and excite fans everywhere.
The Sparks Home Court Advantage program was designed to reward fans for their support by providing opportunities to receive exciting benefits. Any person over the age of 13 can enroll, free of charge, and join this exclusive fan loyalty program. Points are earned by attending Sparks home games, designated community events and by meeting other predetermined criteria. Members can redeem their points for Sparks merchandise and autographed memorabilia including replica jerseys, shoes, and basketballs. Home Court Advantage members also receive 10% off their purchases when presenting their membership card at the TeamLA store at STAPLES Center during Sparks home games.
Bryan brothers hope to take home doubles title
Twins Bob and Mike Bryan of the United States beat Mark Knowles of the Bahamas and Daniel Nestor of Canada, 6-4, 6-7 (3), 7-6 (3), 6-1, Friday in the Wimbledon semifinals.Nestor and Knowles bowed out after playing the longest match in Wimbledon history a 6-hour, 9-minute quarterfinal win over Simon Aspelin and Todd Perry.
The Bryans will play Fabrice Santoro of France and Nenad Zimonjic of Serbia in today's final. Santoro and Zimonjic beat Martin Damm of the Czech Republic and India's Leander Paes, 6-2, 6-1, 7-5.
The Bryans haven't missed a Grand Slam doubles final since the 2004 U.S. Open. They've won two of six finals in between, the 2005 U.S. Open and this year's Australian Open.
From 1951 to 1952, Americans Ken McGregor and Frank Sedgman reached eight straight finals, winning the first seven before losing the 1952 U.S.
Pirates' tales to treasure in city
NO doubt swashbucklers of all ages will flock to see Johnny Depp swanning around exotic tropical islands when Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest is released in our city's cinemas on Thursday. However, pirates didn't just limit themselves to the balmy tropics.Indeed the good citizens of Edinburgh have also seen their share of pirates over the years, and I don't just mean the ticket touts at Murrayfield.
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