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 North Channel Chamber of Commerce
The North Channel area is in fact made up of several smaller outlying communities bordering the City of Houston.
Many North Channel area businesses are dependent in one way or another on the Port of Houston.
The various communities of the North Channel area are very much a part of that economy and contribute to it.
www.northchannelarea.com /custom2.asp?pageid=1571   (1372 words)

  
 SKOAC: Trip Reports - North Channel, Lake Huron 1999
Geologically, the north channel is interesting because the northern shore is Canadian shield rock (similar to eastern Lake Superior with a little Georgian Bay thrown in), while the southern section is part of the huge limestone formation called the Michigan basin or Niagara escarpment.
Although there is limited fetch in the north channel, west winds can bring good sized waves or swell, and the Detour, False Detour, or Mississagi Straits which join the North Channel to the southern parts of Lake Huron can funnel high winds and larger waves.
The north side of Drummond was relatively undeveloped, but the sand beaches had seen a lot of ATV traffic and were somewhat trashed.
www.skoac.org /TRIP_REPORTS/99_north_channel.html   (1230 words)

  
 Active.com - American team conquers the UK?s North Channel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Each swimmer on Frantz's North Channel team was in the water an hour at a time, resulting in at least two hours per person.
Swimming a body of water like the English Channel, which is just under 24 miles wide, is arguably the most difficult individual challenge, considering that a top triathlete can complete an Ironman triathlon in under nine hours, which is just about the elite time for the English Channel.
During a typical channel swim, a boat with a crew on board keeps a watch on the swimmer for fatigue and hypothermia, and to navigate around currents and other watercraft.
www.active.com /story.cfm?story_id=117   (709 words)

  
 Cruising World, Meanwell, Secluded Coves of North Channel
The North Channel is that island-dotted body of water lying between Manitoulin Island and the north shore of Lake Huron.
The North Channel is less than 20 miles across to Manitoulin Island, the largest freshwater island in the world, which forms a natural breakwater and provides protected conditions for enjoyable cruising.
Little Current with its long government dock and new 220 berth marina has been called "the social center of the North Channel." It is certainly the central meeting and starting point from which to explore the prime cruising areas within 25 miles to the east and west.
old.cruisingworld.com /meanwell.htm   (2356 words)

  
 North Channel 2001
Rounding a bend, a powerboat sped along the channel toward us and the passenger pointed to the bank on our side of the channel and almost immediately the driver swerved at a deer standing in the water on our side of the channel evidently to bolt it.
Nearing the channel entrance, we emerged from protection from the wind to realize that our expectations of this crossing were well found.
It would be a difficult effort to sail, in part because the channel entrance was narrow and I didn’t want to exit the channel under sail and setting in the wild bay would be an effort.
www.stewartfam.net /arlyn/northchannel2001.html   (3586 words)

  
 Grosse Ile North Channel Range Front Light
The northernmost of these lights was the Grosse Ile North Channel Front Range Light, now the only remaining light on the island.
After the opening of the Livingstone Channel in 1912, other channels in the lower Detroit River were dredged and straightened.
The Grosse Ile North Channel ceased to exist and the rear light was decommissioned.
lighthouse.boatnerd.com /gallery/Detroit/grosseile.htm   (557 words)

  
 The North Channel
All the adventure of a long distance cruise, all the gorgeous scenery of the North Channel, all the support of your fellow Beneteau sailors, and all this is possible with your own yacht as a participant in our 2004 flotilla to the North Channel.
As we are presently in the initial stages of planning, we welcome discussions with those who have made the trip before, and also those who hope to go for the first time, with the Beneteau fleet.
In view of the necessity to properly plan this event, your acknowledgment of intention to participate is appreciated.
www.clubbeneteau.com /thenorthchannel.htm   (214 words)

  
 Rainbow Country - Manitoulin and North Channel
The North Channel of Lake Huron encompasses the northern shores of Manitoulin Island to the southern shores of the mainland.
Immediately north of Massey, is beautiful Chutes Provincial Park, which is a fully serviced camping and recreational facility featuring a sandy beach, scenic hiking and well groomed cross-country ski trails for winter enthusiasts.
Situated north of Lake Kagawong on Manitoulin's northern shore, Kagawong is nestled between the cliffs surrounding Mudge Bay, in a world all its own.
www.rainbowcountry.com /regions/manitoulin/mnc_site.html   (1909 words)

  
 WebWire® | Nortel Strengthens Focus on North America Channel Program   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Nortel plans to increase its focus in key areas of the North American enterprise channel market, including strengthening relationships with value added resellers and developing strategic relationships with select value-added distributors.
As part of its enterprise partner renewal, Nortel is significantly simplifying its channel program, focusing on new revenue stimulation, channel conflict management and new technology introduction, as well as channel sales training.
Nortel is already delivering on its commitments in several of these focus areas, including availability of an integrated channel sales training program, launch of new channel promotions and access to new configuration tools.
www.webwire.com /ViewPressRel.asp?aId=17206   (767 words)

  
 Harris County Public Library - Branch Information - North Channel
North Channel Library is located on Wallisville Road.
North Channel Branch offers basic adult literacy programs and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes.
The Friends of the North Channel Library raised $200,000 toward the construction of the library.
www.hcpl.net /branchinfo/nc/ncinfo.htm   (162 words)

  
 Shop A&E and The History Channel : Inside North Korea DVD
One of the world's most mysterious countries, North Korea has remained shrouded from the rest of the world throughout its 50-year history.
The story is inextricable from the tale of the only two leaders the nation has ever had: Kim Il Sung and his son, Kim Jong Il, who have fashioned a dictatorial cult of personality that subjects its citizens to lives of crushing poverty and want.
Channel Classroom, and their respective logos are trademarks of AandE Television Networks.
store.aetv.com /html/product/index.jhtml?id=73186   (225 words)

  
 Joe & Chuck's Beer Review - North Channel Brewing Co.
It was crisp and hazy with clove and banana flavors.
UPDATE: A friend and I were in the area and decided to stop in at North Channel for dinner.
The place hadn't changed much since the last time I had been in and there was a live band playing.
pw2.netcom.com /~jnshmoo/northchan.html   (615 words)

  
 Channel: Journey North
This free instructional Web site engages K-12 students and their teachers in investigations of wildlife migration and seasonal change.
A one-hour video program shows teachers how to use the popular Journey North Web site, and comes with a printed 50 page Workshop Guide.
A 150 page printed Teacher's Manual, especially helpful for teachers new to Journey North, is also available.
www.learner.org /channel/series127.html   (78 words)

  
 North Channel Information Technology   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
North Channel Information Technology offers professional level computer service and consulting for small and medium businesses.
North Channel IT's professional staff can provide you with a level of service normally reserved for much larger companies.
Whether you need to upgrade your whole organizations network and server environment, get your network connected to the Internet behind a new firewall, or just have a couple problem PCs checked out, North Channel IT can be a valuable partner.
www.northchannelit.com   (147 words)

  
 Channel 11 · North Canton City Schools Television   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Channel 11 · North Canton City Schools Television
North Canton City Schools CHANNEL 11 is an educational cable television station established for the North Canton Community, Ohio.
Programs shown on the channel originate from students involved in the Video Productions and Broadcast Journalism classes of Hoover High School.
www.northcanton.sparcc.org /~tv11   (202 words)

  
 Thousand Island Lake, North Channel, Watersmeet Michigan Fishing
The GPS coordinates to the left will take you to the channel entrance, shown top, leading to Big Africa Lake to the north.
The channel will remain about 3 to 5 foot in the center with many stumps and dead trees along the way.
You will want to take it slow through here and keep your eyes open for deadheads, most of which are marked.
www.fishweb.com /maps/gogebic/thousand_island_lake/north_channel   (86 words)

  
 North Channel — FactMonster.com
North Channel, strait, c.75 mi (120 km) long, between Northern Ireland and Scotland, connecting the Irish Sea with the Atlantic Ocean.
3,355), S Ont., Canada, on North Channel of Lake Huron.
1,511), S Ont., Canada, on N Manitoulin island, on North Channel of...
www.factmonster.com /ce6/world/A0835950.html   (138 words)

  
 Channel Cat - North Myrtle Beach - Myrtle Beach - South carolina
Amenities include picnic table, sundeck on the channel, sunroom and a grill.
The Channel Cat is located on the channel in the Cherry Grove section of North Myrtle Beach, only minutes from championship golf, seafood restaurants and live entertainment.
This information though deemed accurate is not guaranteed, it is subject to errors, omissions, change of price, or withdrawal without notice.
www.northmyrtlebeachtravel.com /house-chancat.html   (195 words)

  
 GBN TV - Glenbrook North Channel 27
Glenbrook North Television is a Public Access cable channel on the Comcast Cable system in Northbrook Illinois.
Every segment that is aired is taped and edited by students of Glenbrook North High School that are enrolled in Sports or Television Broadcasting classes.
Glenbrook North advanced radio students broadcast live on WGBK 88.5FM on Tuesday, Thursday, and alternate Fridays.
www.gbntv.net   (235 words)

  
 ChannelOne.com - Inside North Korea - Undercover in this secret nation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Channel One recently snuck cameras into North Korea to catch a beyond-borders glimpse of life above the 38th parallel.
Channel One journeyed inside this secret nation for a first-hand look.
The Chinese government yesterday sanctioned the use of military force against Taiwan if it continued to move toward independence.
www.channelone.com /news/2002/10/30/north_korea   (172 words)

  
 North Channel Kilts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
North Channel Kilts celebrates the ancient roots of the kilt and its timeless style.
We offer custom kilt tailoring and alteration services, celtic gifts and jewelry, and a complete kilt rental service with enough outfits to dress any wedding party.
We are in the process of updating our web site so that we can continue to offer you the leading kilt services in North America.
www.nckilts.com   (78 words)

  
 North Channel and Manitoulin Island   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
In conjunction with Cockburn Island and Drummond Island to the west, it appears to form the northern shore of lower Lake Huron.
But hidden to the north is the lake's ultimate reach: the North Channel, the home of hundreds of uninhabited islands and an unspoiled, freshwater, cruising paradise for small boats.
This is just the first of forty-six more pages in the North Channel Guide!
continuouswave.com /north-channel   (99 words)

  
 WPBT Channel 2 - South Florida Public Television
Join Channel 2 today and begin enjoying the benefits of membership!
Violinist Andre Rieu returns to South Florida for another magical concert on April 21, 2007.
Channel 2 offers many fun and informational tools for kids, parents and educators
www.channel2.org   (215 words)

  
 North Channel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The North Channel of Lake Huron has been a must-see ever since I first heard about it 15 years ago.
We finally got there, and it was better than any fantasy could have made it.
Lake Huron runs largely north and south; the most northerly part of the lake was our destination.
www.shallowwatersailor.us /99-2-oct/index.html   (199 words)

  
 North Channel - Search Results - MSN Encarta   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
North Channel - Search Results - MSN Encarta
North Channel, shallow strait of the Atlantic Ocean connecting with the Irish Sea in the south and separating south-west Scotland and north-east...
Help with Spanish, French, German, and Italian homework.
uk.encarta.msn.com /North_Channel.html   (55 words)

  
 North Channel - MSN Encarta
North Channel, strait of the Atlantic Ocean between southwestern Scotland and northeastern Ireland.
It provides entry to the Irish Sea from the north...
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encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_762509401/North_Channel.html   (60 words)

  
 Houston Community Newspapers Online - News - Top News
Innovative music and drama teachers see their work performed.
How to contact us at the North Channel Sentinel
Send us your community news, events, letters to the editor and other suggestions.
www.northchannelsun.com   (489 words)

  
 Northern Ontario, Canada, Ken Naples Real Estate,North Channel Lake Huron
Contact Us Cottage on North Channel of Lake Huron
from the North Channel on August 1st, 1997.
This 4lb 7 oz small mouth bass was caught in the north channel by Carol Wilson, July 29th,1997
www.knaplesrealestate.com /northchannel.htm   (333 words)

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