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  • EPA Ethanol Ruling Delayed: Could Impact Recreational Boating

    WASHINGTON, D. C., December 1, 2009 – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that it was putting off until mid-2010 a decision on whether to increase the allowable ethanol content in fuel, amid concerns raised about issues including the potential impact the hike could have on recreational boating engines.

    Golden Bear Lodge & Spa Opens at Cap Cana

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    Cap Cana, Dominican Republic – Golden Bear Lodge & Spa in Cap Cana, Dominican Republic, has opened, offering guests unparalleled attention ranging from butler services to a personal golf concierge in a comfortable and relaxed environment that carries the brand of legendary golf professional Jack Nicklaus.

    Angel Hair Pasta & Olives

    Deck the Halls and String Lights From Bow to Stern

    For many us of this time of year, the sugar plums must make way for visions of salt spray that are dancing in our heads. When it’s Christmas time in the city, it’s time to decorate the boat and head to the Intracoastal.

    Boat parades are a great way to conjure up a dose of holiday cheer. These Free Christmas events take place in hundreds of communities across the nation.

    Each municipality infuses its Christmas parade with local character. The tradition is believed to have begun in the 1920s, when citizens outfitted their vessels with candles and sang Christmas carols.

    In a nod to the holiday season, here are some of our favorites.

    Boy Killed During Holiday Boat Parade

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    Federal investigators are in San Diego looking into the cause of a deadly accident involving a Coast Guard cutter and a smaller recreational vessel during a Christmas parade in San Diego Bay.