Happy Hour Listing Jul 31-Aug 06
July 31, 2008
The term Happy Hour originated in the United States Navy. In the 1920s, “happy hour” was slang for on-ship performances. “Happy” in this context meant slightly drunk. Read more
This Week at the Movies Jul 31-Aug 06
July 31, 2008
Now Showing at Philipsburg Theaters in Philipsburg
OSS 117 CAIRO, NEST OF SPIES (2008)
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Antigua honeymoon murder: ‘Brain-dead’ groom to be flown to UK within hours
July 31, 2008
The critically-ill husband of murdered bride Catherine Mullany is to be flown home to the UK from Antigua in an attempt to save his life. Read more
Delta Airlines Travelers to St. Maarten Beware!
July 31, 2008
If you’re traveling to St. Maarten on Delta Airlines, Beware! A third bag checked is $200.
NEW YORK - Delta Air Lines on Tuesday doubled the fee to check a second bag for US domestic flights to $50 from $25 to help offset record fuel prices. Read more
Gay Antilleans to join Gay Pride parade in Amsterdam
July 31, 2008
Gay men from the Dutch Antilles have at the last minute decided to join the annual Gay Pride parade on Amsterdam’s canals on Saturday. Read more
Some bad weather reaching St. Maarten - July 31 6:30am
July 31, 2008
Due to lessened shearing of upper level winds the weak tropical wave has grown dramatically and will reach St. Maarten by about 7:30 am this morning. It is unclear to what extend this wave will influence St. Maarten and Saint Martin but significant amounts of rain are possible.
A flash flood warming may go into effect this morning and mariner precaution should be taken note of.
If additional warnings will be posted should reporting these be necessary.
St. Maarten Weather July 31, 2008
July 31, 2008
A broad but weak wave influenced by shearing upper-level westerly winds will prevent any type of development with this wave. This wave may reach St. Maarten early this morning however the westerly shear winds may prevent any heavy downpours and further development.
July 31, 2008 Today: Variable clouds with showers and scattered thunderstorms if the wave reaches the general area of St. Maarten and Saint Martin due to heavy shear winds, else it could become a nice and sunny day. High 87F. Winds E at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Dome Collapses at Montserrat Volcano
July 30, 2008
Volcano monitors say the Caribbean’s Montserrat volcano has blasted a column of ash some 12 kilometres high into the sky.
The director of the Montserrat Volcano Observatory says last night’s collapse of a dome at the crater sent bursts of volcanic material sweeping down Read more
Think before you speak…
July 30, 2008
By John Wheelwright — Here are six embarrassing reasons why you should think before you speak.
Have you ever spoken and wished that you could immediately take the words back…or that you could crawl into a hole, to be left alone until your “faux pas” has been long forgotten? Here are the Testimonials of a few people who did not think before speaking…. Read more
Woman Appears in Dutch Court Naked
July 30, 2008
A 54-year-old woman who was accused of threatening a police officer appeared naked in court in the town of Roermond. Read more
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