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 Hurricane History
The great hurricane of 1926 ended the economic boom in South Florida and would be a $90 billion disaster had it occurred in recent times.
One of the all-time great hurricanes, Donna was first detected as a tropical wave moving off the African coast on August 29.
Isabel became a hurricane on September 7th and rapidly intensified to Category 4 hurricane strength on the evening of the 8th while the eye was located more than 1100 miles to the east of the Leeward Islands.
www.nhc.noaa.gov /HAW2/english/history.shtml   (9346 words)

  
 Activities for "Killer 'Canes!" Florida's 20th-Century Hurricane History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The destruction was not as great as in other Florida hurricanes of the period, but many feared that news stories about the hurricane would frighten winter tourists away from the west coast and thwart development in the Tamp area.
The hurricane's impact was spread beyond the shores of Tampa Bay and the west coast of Florida.
Miami was called the "fastest-growing city in America." By the end of 1925, over 300,000 people lived in the area stretching from Fort Lauderdale south to Miami.
www.pcsb.k12.fl.us /tah/g-5-3b.htm   (7285 words)

  
 Miami, Florida - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The city of Miami is the county seat of Miami-Dade County.
The popular television program Miami Vice, which dealt with counter-narcotics agents in an idyllic upper-class rendition of Miami, spread the city's image as America's most glamorous tropical paradise.
According to the 2000 census, Miami is one of the nations poorest cities, with 27.9 percent of Miami residents have incomes below the federal guidelines for poverty.
encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /miami,_florida.htm   (2331 words)

  
 Miami-Hurricanes.com - Football traditions you need to know.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The most questioned aspect of Hurricane football is, "Why that darn bird!" Well, in 1926, the University of Miami adopted the Ibis as the official mascot for the University's athletic teams.
University of Miami's school colors are the colors of the Florida orange tree represent UM.
Miami had had one Butkus Award winner in Dan Morgan (00), one Outland Trophy winner in Russell Maryland (90), a Jim Thorpe winner in Bennie Blades (87), and lastly a Lombardi Award winner Warren Sapp (94).
www.miami-hurricanes.com /history/traditions.asp   (715 words)

  
 The Great Hurricane of 1938   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Miami and the Florida coast was prepared for the hurricane which had first been reported September 18 due north of Puerto Rico and east of the Bahama Islands.
The center of the hurricane may be from seven to 20 miles in diameter and is it an area of comparative calm.
The hurricane was also driving the tide before it and, as the water hit the shallows of the continental shelf, the sea was spilled onto the land with terrific force.
www.southstation.org /hurr1.htm   (1871 words)

  
 Articles - Great Miami Hurricane   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Great Miami Hurricane (sometimes called the "Big Blow") was a destructive and intense hurricane that battered Miami, Florida in 1926.
Most of the coastal inhabitants had not evacutated, partly because of short warning (a hurricane warning was issued just a few hours before landfall) and partly because the "young" city's population knew little about the danger a major hurricane posed.
This was just a prelude of the 1928 Lake Okeechobee Hurricane which would cause a massive number of fatalities around the lake.
www.x-moto.net /articles/Great_Miami_Hurricane   (464 words)

  
 Jay Barnes on Hurricanes | Florida's Hurricane History | September 2-4, 1935
The greatness of the tragedy in Puerto Rico slowly made the news in the United States, just about the time Florida residents were receiving their first warnings of the powerful storm offshore.
Throughout the area, the problems faced by the storm survivors were similar to those endured by survivors of the Miami hurricane--they lacked food and water, thousands of homeless were in need of shelter, and they suffered the emotional wounds of having to cope with disaster.
But as the afternoon progressed and the great storm grew nearer, hundreds of families, landowners, and laborers went about their work on the broad, flat terrain with no idea of what was about to occur.
www.ibiblio.org /uncpress/hurricanes/fl_sept28.html   (1865 words)

  
 Miami Hurricane Merchandise   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Miami Hurricanes Merchandise is popular because the color scheme goes over well with fans.
Throwback Miami jerseys, Miami Hurricane t-shirts, Cane hats and University of Miami sweatshirts are some of the most popular pieces of Miami Hurricanes Merchandise on the market.
Butch Davis rebuilt Miami Football from the ground up and as a result, The U is one of the most recognized programs in the game – resulting in big time sales for Miami Hurricanes Merchandise.
www.miamihurricanemerchandise.com   (363 words)

  
 2005 Miami Hurricane Preview   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Not only did Miami blow a chance to win the ACC title at home in the stunning 16-10 loss to Virginia Tech, it has now seen the honor of being "the nation's best program" handed over to USC.
That might be unrealistic in most places, but not for Miami and not for a team that has at least ten future NFL starters.
Has great range, speed, power and has a nose for the ball, making 16 interceptions in high school.
www.collegefootballnews.com /acc/2005_Previews/Miami_Preview.htm   (940 words)

  
 Articles - List of notable tropical cyclones   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Great Miami Hurricane of 1926 -Florida's economy didn't even begin to recover until the 1950s.
Hurricane Carrie in September 1957 and Storm 9 in September 1893 each lasted 20.75 days.
Hurricane Alice, 1954 -formed in late December and continued until early January.
www.x-moto.net /articles/List_of_notable_tropical_cyclones   (1950 words)

  
 We'll Be Back!- Page 6 :: Here are your emails! Check back and see if your is posted.
Great game, disappointing loss but you are still champions on and off the field.
Second and most important...we as Hurricanes fans are spoiled, all the winning you guys have been doing, we dont know what it is like to lose, and when we do, it is a very low feeling...but we should remember that you guys had a great season and will have many more in the future!
I did NOT predict that we could ever beat the great Miami but I DO predict that you will come back, to have a glorious career in the NFL and I will be one of your biggest fans.
hurricanesports.collegesports.com /genrel/011503aab.html   (3503 words)

  
 North Carolina & Florida Hurricane History: Quiz
Hurricane Andrew in 1992 was the most deadly hurricane to srike Florida since the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935.
This hurricane was responsible for the postponement of a scheduled Jacksonville, Florida appearance of the Beatles:
The Labor Day Hurricane of 1935, which swept through the Florida Keys, was only one of two category five hurricanes to strike the U.S. coast during the twentieth century.
www.ibiblio.org /uncpress/hurricanes/hurrquiz.html   (326 words)

  
 Hurricane Depot - Hurricane shutters, Storm shutters, hurricane panels, Wing-it, hardware, fasteners and safety products   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Hurricane or storm shutters offer you the best protection against high winds and flying objects during a hurricane.
Hurricane Depot has aluminum storm panels (.050 and.063), 20 gauge galvanized steel hurricane panels, Bahamas shutters, accordion shutters offer the best protection and security.
Hurricane Depot always has all you hardware needs, such as anchors, sidewalk bolt screws, tapcons, wingnuts and fasteners.
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 the hurricane   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Miami Hurricane, a newspaper of University of Miami.
Th e Hurricane of '38 The Hurricane of '38 Created in conjunction with the television broadcast of the same name, this site includes a transcript of the film, an explanation about hurricanes and how they develop strength, real survival stories,...
Th e Hurricane Hunters The Hurricane Hunters This is the website of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron of the Air Force Reserve, who fly airplanes right into the eyes of hurricanes.
www.weather-resources.com /10/the-hurricane.html   (581 words)

  
 Miami hurricane memorabilia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Miami Apartment rentals and roommates posted by owners in every city, worldwide.
Miami private investigators offer surveillance, phone traces, phone records, locates, civil, infidelity, spy cameras, GPS vehicle trackers.
Great deals on car rentals, we deliver to the airport and your hotel.
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 2004 Miami Hurricane Preview   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Now the Canes are in a new position in a new league with new teams gunning for them, but this should be the same Miami.
Yeah, Miami lost a ton of NFL talent from the defense and still needs work on offense, but there are still few teams in America that can match the all-around talent and athleticism.
Tyler McMeans OL 6-5 319 Scranton, Pennsylvania, Clarion HS/Lackawanna JC Enrolled at Miami for the spring semester...
www.collegefootballnews.com /acc/2004_Previews/Miami.htm   (1034 words)

  
 e-Hurricane.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Miami Hurricanes Mahogany 1/3 Size Football with Carved Laces and a Display Stand from Great Balls of Wood®
Each Miami Hurricanes Great Balls of Wood® football is hand crafted from mahogany in a Colorado workshop.
The footballs are perfectly proportioned to the exact NCAA football specifications and are available in a full (official) size football, 2/3 size football, and 1/3 size football.
www.e-hurricane.com /woodfootball.asp   (144 words)

  
 sunitc's blog: hurricane season in Miami   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
This is my first hurricane season since I moved to FL and my first hurricane season since I bought my first townhouse in Coconut Grove (suburb of miami).
Watching news about hurricanes on TV takes on a completely different significance when you might be in the path of the hurricane.
I love living here and life would be great if there were no hurricanes.
www.sunitc.net /blog/2004/09/hurricane-season-in-miami.html   (103 words)

  
 Your total guide to miami - Miami Hurricane Football   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Canesport Magazine is the source for in-depth football coverage of the Miami Hurricanes along with all University of Miami sports.
Miami Hurricanes: Complete football, basketball, baseball and recruiting coverage and breaking news of the University of Miami Hurricanes.
MIAMI HURRICANE FOOTBALL Sports betting miami hurricane football football fantasy 'Thout gittin' nothin' out it neither.
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 miami hurricane football Cozumel Beach bar and restaraunt- Cozumel scuba diving   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Great looking friendly bartenders kept our drinks flowing all day long.
As Hurricane Emily churns toward the Gulf of Mexico, those scheduled to take a cruise out of Galveston wonder about their vacation's fate, Local 2 reported Friday.
Jamaicans are boarding up windows and stockpiling food supplies as hurricane Emily roars toward the island with 217 km/h winds.
www.paradise-beach-cozumel.net /travel-destinations/miami-hurricane-football.html   (529 words)

  
 Daily News by Radok News
Potent but slow-moving Hurricane Frances snapped power lines and whipped the Atlantic coast with winds over 90 mph Saturday, knocking out electricity for about two million people and forcing Floridians to endure another day of waiting and worrying.
Hurricane Charley made landfall at Sanibel Island, Fla., late Friday afternoon, packing winds of 145 mph after being upgraded to a Category 4 storm, which can cause severe damage and flood coastal areas with 18-foot storm surges.
The CEO's at the nation's largest companies saw their raises more than doubled in 2003 as the median raise handed out by S&P 500 companies to their top executives was 22.18 percent, according to a study by The Corporate Library.
www.radoknews.com   (6939 words)

  
 great_miami_hurricane   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
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 Your total guide to miami - Miami Hurricanes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Miami Hurricanes : Complete football, basketball, baseball and recruiting coverage and breaking news of the University of Miami Hurricanes.
Miami Awards - QB Ken Dorsey No. 11 for the Miami Hurricanes...
Miami quarterback Brock Berlin completed 16 of 31 passes for 139 yards -- 98 off his season overage.
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 Dolphins Screensaver Miami - Dropseven.co.uk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
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 ebay hurricane miami ticket   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
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 Miami Football Tickets, Schedule and Hurricane and Dolphins Logo Gear and Merchandise
For every Miami Hurricane and Dolphins fan there is a one-stop shopping store for your Miami logo gear, merchandise and apparel.
Check out the inventory of Miami logo merchandise and join the fans who display their team pride.
Many items make great gifts for Miami Hurricane and Dolphins fans and for birthday, graduation, fraternity/sorority events and any time you feel like making a statement about Miami football team spirit.
www.miamilogogear.com   (248 words)

  
 Summer Camp 2005 - Miami Museum of Science & Planetarium
These are a few questions you may ask when you view this month's mystery object.
Starry Nights: Bring the entire family and enjoy an evening with a live planetarium show, hands-on activities, great music with laser light dynamics and telescopic viewings from our rooftop observatory (weather permitting).
It was inspired by the many requests the author received from friends for interesting and stimulating activities for young children, all of which were tested on her grandchildren and friends’ children and grandchildren.
www.miamisci.org   (458 words)

  
 miami hurricane Cozumel Beach bar and restaraunt- Cozumel scuba diving   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Cane Staff The Miami Hurricanes are finding ways to win close games at home and Wednesday night was just another night at the
Hurrican e Hurricane This web site, developed by the Miami Museum of Science, discusses how hurricanes develop and describes the impact they have on communities.
Hurricanes: Storm Science Hurricanes: Storm Science This site explores all sorts of topics about hurricanes such as what a hurricane is like, safety precautions to take before the hurricane hits, how a hurricane forms, what happens when a storm
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 Links to the best making hurricane shutter sites on the web Resources   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
We have worked hard to make sure that making hurricane shutter information can be found here.
We hope you have enjoyed the making hurricane shutter resources online directory, as much as we have enjoyed researching and compiling it for you.
Peterson in TV's "The Bob Newhart Show" and (in voiceover) worrywart Piglet in Disney's "Winnie the Pooh" cartoons, died June 25 at age 80, according to The New York Times.
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 Football hurricanesports.com - University of Miami Official Athletic Site
Don't miss your chance to see your Miami Hurricane football team at CanesFest on Saturday, July 30th from 2-5 p.m.
Join us for an autograph session with the team, Q and A with Coach Coker, purchase your season tickets, visit with Sebastian the Ibis, and join the Hurricane Club.
Hurricanes Have Best Tuesday Practice of the Year
hurricanesports.collegesports.com /sports/m-footbl/mifl-m-footbl-body.html   (415 words)

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