Shell Oil drillships are on their way to the Polar Bear Seas in America's Arctic.

One Million Voices for the Arctic

Photo by Steven Kazlowski

Right now, Shell Oil drillships are on their way to the Polar Bear Seas in America's Arctic. These seas are home to polar bears, walruses, whales, and seals, and a spill there would be disastrous.

We have one last chance to stop this dangerous drilling. More than a million people have expressed their opposition to Shell's drilling plans, and today we're delivering their messages to President Obama -- and flooding the White House with calls.


Add your voice by calling the White House now.

1 turns into 3 Lost Hikers Found Safe In Franconia NH

 

FRANCONIA, N.H. -- Three people are safe after getting lost while hiking in Franconia.


New Hampshire Fish and Game officials said shortly after 7 p.m. Saturday May 12th, they got a call about a lost hiker near the summit of Little Haystack.


Searchers were able to find the man, and while they were giving him food and water, they came across two other hikers who were also lost. Their large 60lb dog who was along with them, needed to be carried the rest of the way out.

Officials said none of the hikers were prepared. 

Fish and Game lieutenant James Kneeland: “It is becoming a huge problem specially this time of year. You are hesitant to leave them over night to fend for themselves. The weather may drop into the 30’s have snow or cold rain.”


Don't let a pleasure trip turn into a nightmare, be prepared!  Visit HIKESAFE.COM and learn more on what you should do as part of your adventure planning.

Call ahead, read a guidebook and study maps of the area you'll be hiking to become familiar with trails, roads, rivers, streams, mountains and other features. Use these as reference points as you hike. Once you've determined your route, leave your trip plan with family and friends - then make sure you stick to this plan.

Properly pack a backpack with enough food, water and other necessary provisions for a safe hike. Dress for the occasion and pack spare clothes in the event you get wet due to rivers, streams, or inclement weather that can change rapidly in the Mountains. Get use to using a compass and map and don't depend on your cellphone as signals are weak to non-existent in the Mountainous regions of New Hampshire.

Need supplies and equipment visit: 
a. L.L.Bean  
b. sportsmansguide.com

BOSTON RED SOX POSTGAME ALERT May 12, 2012

BOSTON RED SOX POSTGAME ALERT May 12, 2012 Cleveland 1, Boston 4 at Fenway Park Cleveland Record: (18-15) Boston Record: (14-19) Winning pitcher - Felix Doubront (3-1) Losing pitcher - Zach McAllister (1-1) SV - Alfredo Aceves (7) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E CLE 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 3 0 BOS 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 X 4 8 0 GAME LINKS: Recap | Full Box Score | Photo Gallery | Highlights  Visit redsox.com for more information » Standings » Game Notes »

Young Cancer Patients catch the Eye and Heart of Kelly Clarkson

Young Cancer Patients' Video a Big Hit

A video featuring cancer-stricken children, their nurses, doctors and parents lip-synching and dancing to the popular Kelly Clarkson song "Stronger" has become an online sensation. Clarkson is calling their rendition "amazing." (May 11)

Firefighter Rescues Golden Retriever, Returns To Onlooking Owner

Dog Swept Away By Rough Waters Of Merrimack River - New Hampshire News

MANCHESTER, N.H. -- A man and his dog were reunited Friday night after Sam the golden retriever jumped in for a swim in the Merrimack River and was swept away.

While Sam struggled, his owner, Steve Soba, said he worried and onlookers called for the dog to stay afloat.

Soba said he took his dog off the leash for a moment at Arms Park, and Sam ran down some steps and got swept away by the strong, cold current.

People watched helplessly from above the river as the 6-year-old golden retriever could only tread water. He had no way out because of the steep walls that surround the park.

Link to full news coverage: http://ow.ly/aROrp

Some people leaned over the railing to shout words of encouragement, and Soba, of Hooksett, guided Sam from above. Manchester firefighters arrived to help, trying to lead Sam to a small patch of land. Sam followed the voices of Soba and other rescuers, doggy paddling down river.

Firefighter Joel Monroe rappelled down the wall and dove in to get the dog. A rescue boat arrived to carry Sam back to shore and return him to the arms of his owner.

(Sam) was excited. He started barking," Monroe said. "He was glad to be back on land. So, yeah, it went well."  .......


Read more: http://www.wmur.com/news/31051889/detail.html#ixzz1uf9tptwg