In an effort to discourage loitering teenagers, Gallery Place business owners installed a device that emits a high-pitched, headache-inducing sound that only young ears can hear

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sectionfronts/business/localbusiness/index.html?nid=roll_local_business

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The Barnes & Noble ($BKS) story reminds me of those pictures where they show a big fish swallowing a small fish only to be itself swallowed up by an even bigger one.  Barnes & Noble founder Len Riggio built the largest bookseller on earth by putting thousands of mom & pops under his sword across the country; now he himself is facing his own possible destruction from the twin threats of shareholder activist Ron Burkle and the disintermediation of the digital age.

http://www.benzinga.com/10/09/456164/barnes-noble%E2%80%99s-fighting-on-two-fronts

Burkle appeals Barnes & Noble ruling

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USA Today shaking up staff in ‘radical’ overhaul

SAN FRANCISCO — USA Today, the nation’s second largest newspaper, is making the most dramatic overhaul of its staff in its 28-year history as it de-emphasizes its print edition and ramps up its effort to reach more readers and advertisers on mobile devices.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/27/AR2010082701481.html

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The news of a gunman at the Discovery Channel’s headquarters in Silver Spring indeed traveled fast on Wednesday, but none of it came through radio, TV or newspaper Web sites, at least not at first.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sectionfronts/business/technology/index.html?nid=roll_technology

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The data storage unit that failed in a warehouse outside of Richmond last week, wreaking havoc in the computer networks of a number of Virginia agencies for more than a week, is a ubiquitous bit of technology used by virtually every major company and government in the country.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sectionfronts/business/technology/index.html?nid=roll_technology

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Experts said Earl’s impact was missed by 40 miles

Updated: Friday, 03 Sep 2010, 7:05 PM EDT
Published : Friday, 03 Sep 2010, 7:05 PM EDT

• Stephanie Harris

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VIRGINIA BEACH

When Rinnata Mussina arrived, exhausted by the long trip from her native Kazakhstan, she was prepared to start a summer job at an Oceanfront bike rental shop.

But the 23-year-old college student was told to come back the next week, then the week after, then the week after. The owner told her and a friend who’d traveled to Virginia with her that there wasn’t enough business to hire them, Mussina said.

http://hamptonroads.com/2010/09/tight-job-market-bane-visiting-foreign-students

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Ordered to return to COR V

Updated: Friday, 03 Sep 2010, 11:50 AM EDT
Published : Friday, 03 Sep 2010, 11:48 AM EDT

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Sept. 1 (Bloomberg) — Amazon.com Inc. has approached media companies including Time Warner Inc. with plans to start an online video subscription service to rival Netflix Inc., said three people with knowledge of the talks.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/01/AR2010090102290.html

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By Mike Baker

RODANTHE, N.C.

Coastal residents and vacationers shrugged off the fading effects of Hurricane Earl and began to enjoy Labor Day weekend Saturday as officials reopened the main highway linking the Outer Banks to the mainland.

http://hamptonroads.com/2010/09/earl-gone-labor-day-weekend-resumes-outer-banks?cid=ltst

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Besides isolated reports of flooding and power outages, the storm was barely felt in Hampton Roads and the Outer Banks. Gusts peaked at 40 mph at Norfolk International Airport, and rain totals were an inch or less.

http://hamptonroads.com/2007/10/news

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Earl swooped into New England waters as a tropical storm with winds of 70 mph after sideswiping North Carolina’s Outer Banks, where it caused flooding but no injuries and little damage.

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/E/EARL?SITE=VANOV&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

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Hampton Roads geared up for what was thought to be an impressive storm, however it  never really came to pass.  Unless of course, you consider heavy rain fall and a few gusts of wind hitting up to 40 mph in short bursts an impressive storm. Either way, we are thankful we were spared from what Mother Nature could have brought to our local community. 

Please let us know how the storm affected you and post pictures if you have some.

NeedLocalHelp.com was bringing local news to our community throughout this storm and will be here for the next.

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HATTERAS ISLAND

He had the potential to devastate, but Hurricane Earl has largely spared the Outer Banks.

As of noon today, there had been no reports of widespread major damage or injury on North Carolina’s barrier islands.

http://hamptonroads.com/2010/09/outer-banks-begins-assess-damage-earl-moves-0

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VIRGINIA BEACH

Winds of 40 mph from Hurricane Earl have prompted wind restrictions at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel.

The following vehicles are not being allowed to cross the span:

- large pick-up campers 

- camper trailers

- house trailers

- anything being towed

- vehicles with exterior cargo

http://hamptonroads.com/2010/09/chesapeake-bay-bridgetunnel-restricts-vehicles?cid=ltst

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Hurricane Earl appears to have spared South Hampton Roads of major problems, so far.

Chesapeake reported no flooding or road closures around 8:30 a.m. People actually made fewer emergency calls than usual overnight, an update from the city said. No evacuations were ordered and no shelters opened.

http://hamptonroads.com/2010/09/hurricane-passes-hampton-roads-returning-normal?cid=ltst

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Hurricane Earl in Buxton, N.C., this morning

Between 3 a.m and 4 a.m. in Nags Head, N.C.

At 2 a.m in Nags Head.

Click on the link below to see all these video’s at Pilotonline.com

http://hamptonroads.com/2010/09/raw-videos-hurricane-earl-sweeps-through-nags-head-buxton?cid=ltst

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Hurricane Earl swirled toward the East Coast on Thursday with treacherous winds and driving rain, forcing thousands of vacationers to evacuate parts of the Outer Banks and setting in motion a flurry of preparations to minimize damage as far north as Maine.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/gallery/2010/08/31/GA2010083102211.html?hpid=artslot

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Hurricane Earl wasn’t chasing residents away.

While the Category 3 storm churned its way toward Hatteras Island – later dropping to a Category 2 – a fascinated public gathered at the dunes surrounding the Frisco Pier late Thursday afternoon.

About 50 people had gathered there between 4 and 5 p.m. to socialize, drink beer and place bets on the fate of the vulnerable pier. Amateur and professional photographers took pictures of each other taking pictures.

http://hamptonroads.com/2010/09/waves-hurricane-earl-battered-frisco-pier-hatteras?cid=ltst

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“The U.S. Postal Service will be delivering Social Security checks early because of Hurricane Earl.

The early delivery began Wednesday and will continue through today, according to the postal service.

The Social Security Administration authorized the early delivery of “third of the month” checks, according to the postal service. The limit will be raised on third-party draft payments to facilitate immediate payment processing if necessary.”

http://hamptonroads.com/2010/09/storm-prompts-early-delivery-social-security-checks

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NeedLocalHelp.com would like to thank our fellow men and women who serve our country. Regardless if it’s over sea’s or here locally for Hurricanes like Earl, thank you for your service and for being selfless in your desire to help a Nation in time of need.

VA National Guard ready for Earl

Soldiers reported to Norfolk Thursday

Updated: Thursday, 02 Sep 2010, 3:54 PM EDT
Published : Thursday, 02 Sep 2010, 3:54 PM EDT

• Stephanie Harris

NORFOLK, Va (WAVY) - On Thursday morning, the Virginia National Guard fueled its fleet, and found everything soldiers needed to support the two basic missions of rescue and support.

http://www.wavy.com/dpp/weather/hurricane/va-national-guard-ready-for-earl

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North Carolina officials ordered a mandatory evacuation for visitors to be expanded to all of Dare County this morning and urged residents living along the ocean to relocate because waves are expected to wash over roads when Hurricane Earl passes by later tonight.

http://weather.hamptonroads.com/news/

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NASA scientists fly into Earl

Study on how storms intensify

Updated: Thursday, 02 Sep 2010, 2:53 PM EDT
Published : Thursday, 02 Sep 2010, 2:53 PM EDT

• Jennifer Kay

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - NASA scientists flew Thursday into Hurricane Earl to gather data about what makes some tropical storms strengthen into destructive hurricanes while most fizzle.

http://www.wavy.com/dpp/weather/hurricane/nasa-scientists-fly-into-earl

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PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) - Portsmouth and Norfolk city garages will be open to residents seeking refuge in the event of severe weather due to Hurricane Earl.

http://www.wavy.com/dpp/weather/hurricane/city-garages-open-to-ports.-residents

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