http://www.newsvine.com/hurricane-isaacNewsvine - hurricane-isaacen-usCopyright 2013Sat, 10 Nov 2012 05:08:22 +0000Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:49:03 +0000http://www.newsvine.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/09/15058038-corps-isaacs-path-slow-speed-caused-floodinghttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/09/15058038-corps-isaacs-path-slow-speed-caused-floodingusleveesisaachurricanes-katrinaus-newsarmy-corpsnew-orleans-areahurricane-isaacSat, 10 Nov 2012 00:39:57 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/28/14141865-isaac-damaged-59000-homes-in-lahttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/28/14141865-isaac-damaged-59000-homes-in-lausdamageus-newshurricane-isaacisaac-damageFri, 28 Sep 2012 20:17:29 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/22/14033983-ap-photo-leads-to-mans-reunion-with-daughtershttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/22/14033983-ap-photo-leads-to-mans-reunion-with-daughtersusisaacrescuedus-newsreunitedhurricane-isaacSat, 22 Sep 2012 16:20:13 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>In this Sept. 11, 2012 photo provided by American Red Cross volunteer Deborah Kemp, Larry Bailey, left, a homeless man rescued Aug. 30, 2012, from Hurricane Isaac's floodwaters in Slidell, La., reunites with his daughter Brenda LaFlamme, of the Orlando, Fla., area. They hadn't seen each other for 16 years. (AP Photo/American Red Cross, Deborah Kemp)</p><p>In this Sept. 11, 2012 photo provided by American Red Cross volunteer Deborah Kemp, Larry Bailey, left, a homeless man rescued Aug. 30, 2012, from Hurricane Isaac's floodwaters in Slidell, La., reunites with his daughter Brenda LaFlamme, of the Orlando, Fla., area. They hadn't seen each other for 16 years. (AP Photo/American Red Cross, Deborah Kemp)</p><p>FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012 file photo, Larry Bailey, center, found in floodwater caused by Hurricane Isaac, is helped to safety in Slidell, La. When a Florida man saw the news photo of Bailey, who at the time was unidentified, rescued from Isaac's floodwaters, he was sure it was his brother. It wasn't — but the mistaken identity started a search that ultimately reunited Bailey, who has been homeless, with the two daughters he hadn't seen in 16 years. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)</p><p>In this Sept. 11, 2012 photo provided by the American Red Cross, Larry Bailey, who was rescued from Hurricane Isaac's floods in Slidell, La., on Aug. 30, 2012, sits next to daughter Brenda LaFlamme, right, of the Orlando, Fla, area, the day they were reunited after 16 years. With them are Red Cross Safe and Well volunteer Deborah Kemp, in vest, who located Bailey's family, and Johnny Sontag of Slidell, who lets Bailey sleep in a trailer he owns and found him there, bleeding and incoherent from an infected month-old wound, several days after his rescue. (AP Photo/American Red Cross, Louis Palm)</p><p>In this Sept. 11, 2012 photo provided by the American Red Cross, Brenda LaFlamme, left, waits outside Ochsner Medical Center-North Shore in Slidell, La., with Deborah Kemp, of Ann Arbor, Mich., a volunteer with the American Red Cross Safe and Well program. Kemp reunited LaFlamme with her father, Larry Bailey, who was treated at the hospital after being rescued from Hurricane Isaac's floods on Aug. 30, 2012. He had been brought to the emergency room several days after the rescue, incoherent and bleeding from an infected month-old wound. (AP Photo/American Red Cross, Louis Palm)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/14/13861407-us-industrial-production-fell-12-percenthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/14/13861407-us-industrial-production-fell-12-percentproductionpoliticsindustrial-productiongulf-coasthurricane-isaacFri, 14 Sep 2012 13:16:59 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>In this Aug. 13, 2012 photo, Mercedes SUV bodies are seen during a tour of the SKD packaging facility at BLG Logistics, Inc. in Vance, Ala. Mercedes is building Semi Knocked Down (SKD) car kits for India, Indonesia and Thailand, in a move that will help increase the presence of Mercedes-Benz products in the SUV segment of these markets. U.S. industrial production fell in August by the largest amount in more than three years as factories produced fewer cars and other manufactured goods and Hurricane Isaac triggered shutdowns along the Gulf Coast, according to the Federal Reserve, on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012. (AP Photo/Tuscaloosa News, Dusty Compton)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/12/13843093-hurricane-isaac-sends-us-jobless-claims-up-to-382khttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/12/13843093-hurricane-isaac-sends-us-jobless-claims-up-to-382kuspoliticsbenefitshurricane-isaacunemployment-benefitsThu, 13 Sep 2012 00:36:03 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>In this Friday, Sept. 7, 2012, photo, Melina Abrey sits at a computer station, doing job applications, at WorkForce One in Hollywood, Fla. The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits jumped to 382,000 last week, the highest level in two months. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/07/13733931-shifting-sands-from-isaac-reveal-1923-shipwreckhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/07/13733931-shifting-sands-from-isaac-reveal-1923-shipwreckusoldisaacus-newsshipwreckhurricane-isaacFri, 7 Sep 2012 22:12:36 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>In this Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012 photo, the ghostly remains of an old wooden ship rest along a private beach at Fort Morgan, Ala. The ship is the Rachel, a schooner built in Pascagoula, Miss., during World War I, according to Mike Bailey, historian with the Fort Morgan Historical Society. The ship was lost in a storm in 1923. The remains of the the Rachel have been uncovered by hurricanes in the past, but more of the wreck was revealed in the wake of Hurricane Isaac. (AP Photo/Press-Register, Brian Kelly) MAGS OUT</p><p>In this Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012 photo, the remains of an old wooden ship rest along a private beach at Fort Morgan, Ala. The ship is the Rachel, a schooner built in Pascagoula, Miss., during World War I, according to Mike Bailey, historian with the Fort Morgan Historical Society. The ship was lost in a storm in 1923. The remains of the the Rachel have been uncovered by hurricanes in the past, but more of the wreck was revealed in the wake of Hurricane Isaac. (AP Photo/Press-Register, Brian Kelly) MAGS OUT</p><p>The wreckage of the schooner Rachel sits on Fort Morgan beach in Gulf Shores, Ala., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. The Rachel ran aground during a storm on Oct. 17, 1923. She has been uncovered and re-covered by storms and hurricanes many times since, and was uncovered again during Hurricane Isaac. (AP Photo/Melissa Nelson Gabriel)</p><p>The wreckage of the schooner Rachel sits on Fort Morgan beach in Gulf Shores, Ala., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. The Rachel ran aground during a storm on Oct. 17, 1923. She has been uncovered and re-covered by storms and hurricanes many times since. The wreckage was uncovered again during Hurricane Isaac. (AP Photo/Melissa Nelson Gabriel)</p><p>The wreckage of the schooner Rachel sits on Fort Morgan beach in Gulf Shores, Ala., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. The Rachel ran aground during a storm on Oct. 17, 1923. She has been uncovered and re-covered by storms and hurricanes many times since. The wreckage was uncovered again during Hurricane Isaac. (AP Photo/Melissa Nelson Gabriel)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/07/13728014-amtrak-trips-to-new-orleans-resume-after-isaachttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/07/13728014-amtrak-trips-to-new-orleans-resume-after-isaacusnew-orleansamtrakisaacus-newshurricane-isaacFri, 7 Sep 2012 14:28:53 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/06/13708349-remnant-of-hurricane-isaac-lurks-in-gulf-of-mexicohttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/06/13708349-remnant-of-hurricane-isaac-lurks-in-gulf-of-mexicousofisaacus-newsspawnhurricane-isaacspawn-of-isaacof-isaacThu, 6 Sep 2012 18:17:57 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>This NOAA satellite image taken Thursday, September 06, 2012 at 10:45 AM EDT shows an area of low pressure over southeastern Canada with a cold front extending southward through the eastern United States. Showers and thunderstorms are being produced along this boundary mainly over the Mid-Atlanic. A cold front extending from a low pressure system in Ontario will support thunderstorm activity over New York State. Farther west, strong to severe thunderstorms will develop over Oklahoma, Kansas and into the Middle Mississippi Valley along a stationary boundary. To the south, an area of low pressure over the northern Gulf of Mexico has a medium chance of tropical cyclone development. In the Atlantic Hurricane Leslie is located south of Bermuda tracking northward.(AP PHOTO/WEATHER UNDERGROUND)</p><p>This NOAA satellite image taken Thursday, September 06, 2012 at 10:45 AM EDT shows Hurricane Leslie southeast of Bermuda with a broad area of convection. On the far east edge of the image, Hurricane Michael continues to track toward the northwest as a Category 3 hurricane. The monsoonal trough continues to bring showers and thunderstorms to northern South America as well as portions of Panama and Costa Rica. In the Gulf of Mexico an area of low pressure has a medium chance of tropical development. (AP PHOTO/WEATHER UNDERGROUND)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/06/13706894-rain-eases-drought-as-midwest-corn-harvest-unfoldshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/06/13706894-rain-eases-drought-as-midwest-corn-harvest-unfoldsusdroughtus-newshurricane-isaacseverityThu, 6 Sep 2012 16:35:17 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>A combine is surrounded by dust at it finishes harvesting a row of corn near Bennington, Neb., Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. The remnants of Hurricane Isaac dumped heavy rain on some key Midwest farming states that dramatically lessened the drought there, but conditions worsened in two of the nation's biggest corn producers, Iowa and Nebraska, which missed out on the badly needed moisture, according to a drought report released Thursday. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)</p><p>A pickup truck travels a dusty road amidst dry corn fields near Bennington, Neb., Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. The remnants of Hurricane Isaac dumped heavy rain on some key Midwest farming states that dramatically lessened the drought there, but conditions worsened in two of the nation's biggest corn producers, Iowa and Nebraska, which missed out on the badly needed moisture, according to a drought report released Thursday. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)</p><p>A vehicle kicks up dust amidst dry corn fields near Bennington, Neb., Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. The remnants of Hurricane Isaac dumped heavy rain on some key Midwest farming states that dramatically lessened the drought there, but conditions worsened in two of the nation's biggest corn producers, Iowa and Nebraska, which missed out on the badly needed moisture, according to a drought report released Thursday. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)</p><p>A combine harvests corn near Bennington, Neb., Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. The remnants of Hurricane Isaac dumped heavy rain on some key Midwest farming states that dramatically lessened the drought there, but conditions worsened in two of the nation's biggest corn producers, Iowa and Nebraska, which missed out on the badly needed moisture, according to a drought report released Thursday. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/06/13701911-isaac-seepage-closes-new-orleans-museum-of-arthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/06/13701911-isaac-seepage-closes-new-orleans-museum-of-artentertainmentusartisaacmuseumhurricane-isaacnew-orleans-museumseepageThu, 6 Sep 2012 11:36:08 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/05/13683686-epa-grants-8-states-clean-gas-waiver-after-isaachttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/05/13683686-epa-grants-8-states-clean-gas-waiver-after-isaacusgaspoliticsisaacwaiverhurricane-isaacclean-gasWed, 5 Sep 2012 17:15:32 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/05/13683194-isaac-could-mean-some-relief-to-low-miss-riverhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/05/13683194-isaac-could-mean-some-relief-to-low-miss-riverusrivermississippi-riverus-newslowhurricane-isaacWed, 5 Sep 2012 16:42:37 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/05/13677200-apnewsbreak-tests-confirm-oil-came-from-bp-spillhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/05/13677200-apnewsbreak-tests-confirm-oil-came-from-bp-spillusoilisaacsciencegulf-coastus-newshurricane-isaacdeepwater-horizonWed, 5 Sep 2012 10:50:26 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>This aerial photo shows a car in floodwaters on Hwy. 23 in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac. in Plaquemines Parish, La., Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. Thousands of electric customers are still without power, hundreds remained in shelters and several miles of coast line was tarred with weathered oil washing ashore, days after Isaac raked Louisiana. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)</p><p>In this aerial photo, a Louisiana National Guard helicopter carries a sandbag to drop in an unintentional levee breach as it flies over the floodwaters in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac in Braithwaite, La., Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. Thousands of electric customers are still without power, hundreds remained in shelters and several miles of coast line was tarred with weathered oil washing ashore, days after Isaac raked Louisiana. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/04/13663785-in-southern-la-residents-blame-levees-for-floodshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/04/13663785-in-southern-la-residents-blame-levees-for-floodsuswaterisaacfromus-newsarmy-corpsnowherehurricane-isaacTue, 4 Sep 2012 21:49:22 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>A truck is stranded from receding flood waters from Hurricane Isaac along Louisiana Hwy 23 near Port Sulphur, La., in Plaquemines Parish, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)</p><p>President Barack Obama walks past debris on the sidewalks as he tours the Bridgewood neighborhood in LaPlace, La., in the Saint John the Baptist Parish, with local officials to survey the ongoing response and recovery efforts to Hurricane Isaac, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>President Barack Obama, center, meets with local residents during his tour of the Bridgewood neighborhood in LaPlace, La., in Saint John the Baptist Parish, as he tours the area to survey the ongoing response and recovery efforts to Hurricane Isaac, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>Trucks are flooded in receding flood waters from Hurricane Isaac along Louisiana Hwy 23 near West Point a La Hache, La., in Plaquemines Parish Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/04/13662661-smooth-path-seen-to-renewal-of-disaster-aidhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/04/13662661-smooth-path-seen-to-renewal-of-disaster-aidusaidpoliticscapitol-hilldisaster-aidhurricane-isaacTue, 4 Sep 2012 20:12:33 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>President Barack Obama walks past debris on the sidewalks as he tours the Bridgewood neighborhood in LaPlace, La., in the Saint John the Baptist Parish, with local officials to survey the ongoing response and recovery efforts to Hurricane Isaac, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>President Barack Obama greets local residents as he tours the Bridgewood neighborhood in LaPlace, La., in the Saint John the Baptist Parish for the ongoing response and recovery efforts to Hurricane Isaac, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/04/13662139-coffee-skyrockets-as-weather-affects-cropshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/04/13662139-coffee-skyrockets-as-weather-affects-cropsbusinessuscommoditiesreviewfederal-reservehurricane-isaacTue, 4 Sep 2012 19:28:53 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/04/13661158-officials-isaac-damaged-13000-la-homeshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/04/13661158-officials-isaac-damaged-13000-la-homesusisaaclouisianaus-newshurricane-isaacTue, 4 Sep 2012 18:10:45 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/03/13641307-oil-and-gas-production-ramping-up-after-isaachttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/03/13641307-oil-and-gas-production-ramping-up-after-isaacusenergyisaacgulf-coastus-newshurricane-isaacMon, 3 Sep 2012 20:01:47 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>A truck is stranded from receding flood waters from Hurricane Isaac along Louisiana Hwy 23 near Port Sulphur, La., in Plaquemines Parish, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. The nation’s oil and gas hub is slowly coming back to life in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac. The government said Monday that offshore oil and gas platforms are beginning to ramp up production as crews are returning. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)</p><p>In this Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, photo, cattle are stranded on a slim piece of dry land as floodwaters from Hurricane Isaac recede in Plaquemines Parish, La. The nation’s oil and gas hub is slowly coming back to life in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac. The government said Monday that offshore oil and gas platforms are beginning to ramp up production as crews are returning. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/03/13632613-oil-prices-end-higher-after-earlier-slidehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/03/13632613-oil-prices-end-higher-after-earlier-slidebusinessoiloil-pricespricesglancefederal-reserveeuropean-central-bankworld-newsus-newshurricane-isaacMon, 3 Sep 2012 09:14:21 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/01/13610135-days-after-isaac-thousands-still-in-the-darkhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/01/13610135-days-after-isaac-thousands-still-in-the-darkusnew-orleansisaacgulf-coastlake-pontchartrainus-newsplaquemines-parishhurricane-isaacSat, 1 Sep 2012 17:14:14 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Peter Roccaforte reflects on the damage to his home caused by Hurricane Isaac in Reserve, La., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. Floodwaters cover many streets and power remains out in some areas. Louisiana's Public Service Commission said more than 443,000 customers remained without electricity around Louisiana on Saturday morning, days after Isaac crept across the state. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>Peter Roccaforte walks through floodwaters from Hurricane Isaac at his home in Reserve, La., as some of his clothing hangs out to dry Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. Floodwaters cover many streets and power remains out in some areas. Louisiana's Public Service Commission said more than 443,000 customers remained without electricity around Louisiana on Saturday morning, days after Hurricane Isaac crept across the state. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>Christopher Keller walks through floodwaters in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac in Reserve, La., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. Floodwaters cover many streets and power remains out in some areas. Louisiana's Public Service Commission said more than 443,000 customers remained without electricity around Louisiana on Saturday morning, days after Hurricane Isaac crept across the state. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>Angela Serpas cries as she sees her flooded home for the first time since Hurricane Isaac pushed a 10-foot storm surge into Braithwaite, La., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. At right is her daughter Lainy Serpas, 11. While New Orleans streets were bustling again and workers were returning to offshore oil rigs, thousands of evacuees couldn't return home to flooded low-lying areas of Louisiana and more than 400,000 sweltering electricity customers in the state remained without power. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)</p><p>Danny Ruiz, of Violet, La., waits for a tow to pull out his brother's sunken boat trailer, after the area was flooded from Hurricane Isaac, in Braithwaite, La., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. Louisiana's Public Service Commission said more than 443,000 customers remained without electricity around Louisiana on Saturday morning, days after Hurricane Isaac crept across the state. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)</p><p>A tree falls against a home after Hurricane Isaac passed the area in Braithwaite, La., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. While New Orleans streets were bustling again and workers were returning to offshore oil rigs, thousands of evacuees couldn't return home to flooded low-lying areas of Louisiana and more than 400,000 sweltering electricity customers in the state remained without power. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)</p><p>Lainy Serpas, 11, lowers her head into her lap as she tours her flooded community for the first time, after Hurricane Isaac passed through in Braithwaite, La., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. While New Orleans streets were bustling again and workers were returning to offshore oil rigs, thousands of evacuees couldn't return home to flooded low-lying areas of Louisiana and more than 400,000 sweltering electricity customers in the state remained without power. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)</p><p>A flooded home from Hurricane Isaac is seen in Braithwaite, La., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. While New Orleans streets were bustling again and workers were returning to offshore oil rigs, thousands of evacuees couldn't return home to flooded low-lying areas of Louisiana and more than 400,000 sweltering electricity customers in the state remained without power. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)</p><p>A flooded home from Hurricane Isaac is seen in Braithwaite, La., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. While New Orleans streets were bustling again and workers were returning to offshore oil rigs, thousands of evacuees couldn't return home to flooded low-lying areas of Louisiana and more than 400,000 sweltering electricity customers in the state remained without power. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)</p><p>A flooded home from Hurricane Isaac is seen in Braithwaite, La., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. While New Orleans streets were bustling again and workers were returning to offshore oil rigs, thousands of evacuees couldn't return home to flooded low-lying areas of Louisiana and more than 400,000 sweltering electricity customers in the state remained without power. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)</p><p>Peter Roccaforte looks over some of his belongings set out to dry as he stands in floodwaters from Hurricane Isaac at his home in Reserve, La., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. Floodwaters cover many streets and power remains out in some areas. Louisiana's Public Service Commission said more than 443,000 customers remained without electricity around Louisiana on Saturday morning, days after Hurricane Isaac crept across the state. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>This 1980 photo provided by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers shows Hal David. David, who along with partner Burt Bacharach penned dozens of top 40 hits for a variety of recording artists in the 1960s and beyond, died Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/ASCAP)</p><p>Don Duplantier walks through his flooded home as water recedes from Hurricane Isaac in Braithwaite, La., Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012. In the foreground is a sign marking the waterline from Hurricane Katrina, but floodwater from Isaac went all the way up to the second floor. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)</p><p>A cyclist holds an umbrella as he rides through the Purdue University campus in West Lafayette, Ind. as the remnants of Hurricane Isaac's rain falls on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/The Journal & Courier, Brent Drinkut)</p><p>Don Duplantier walks through his flooded home as water recedes from Hurricane Isaac in Braithwaite, La., Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012. In the foreground, is a sign marking the waterline from Hurricane Katrina, but floodwater from Isaac went all the way to the second floor. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)</p><p>Don Duplantier paddles a pirogue from his flooded home as floodwaters from Hurricane Isaac recede in Braithwaite, La., Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012. Duplantier had retrieved his cat and had collected his daughter's bridesmaid dress for the upcoming wedding of his son. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)</p><p>Lovey, a cat belonging to Don Duplantier, meows from its kennel in a pirogue brought to transport him, from his flooded home in Braithwaite, La., in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)</p><p>Don Duplantier walks through his flooded home as water recedes from Hurricane Isaac in Braithwaite, La., Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012. In the foreground, is a sign marking the waterline from Hurricane Katrina, but floodwater from Isaac went all the way to the second floor. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)</p><p>Don Duplantier paddles a pirogue from his flooded home as floodwaters from Hurricane Isaac recede in Braithwaite, La., Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012. Duplantier had retrieved his cat and had collected his daughter's bridesmaid dress for the upcoming wedding of his son. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)</p><p>A dead cow and dead horse, right, that were trapped in floodwaters from Hurricane Isaac, lie in floodwaters in Plaquemines Parish, La., Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012. More than 200,000 people across Louisiana still didn't have any power five days after Hurricane Isaac ravaged the state. Thousands of evacuees remained at shelters or bunked with friends or relatives. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)</p><p>People stand amidst receding floodwaters from Hurricane Isaac in Scaresdale , La., Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012. More than 200,000 people across Louisiana still didn't have any power five days after Hurricane Isaac ravaged the state. Thousands of evacuees remained at shelters or bunked with friends or relatives. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)</p><p>Floodwaters from Hurricane Isaac inundate structures in Scaresdale , La., Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012. More than 200,000 people across Louisiana still didn't have any power five days after Hurricane Isaac ravaged the state. Thousands of evacuees remained at shelters or bunked with friends or relatives. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)</p><p>A building and camper are inundated in floodwaters from Hurricane Isaac in Braithwaite, La., Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012. More than 200,000 people across Louisiana still didn't have any power five days after Hurricane Isaac ravaged the state. Thousands of evacuees remained at shelters or bunked with friends or relatives. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)</p><p>A mailbox peeks above floodwaters from Hurricane Isaac in Braithwaite, La., Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012. More than 200,000 people across Louisiana still didn't have any power five days after Hurricane Isaac ravaged the state. Thousands of evacuees remained at shelters or bunked with friends or relatives. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)</p><p>Don Duplantier holds his cat 'Lovey' as he prepares to transport him from his flooded home as water recedes from Isaac in Braithwaite, La., Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012. More than 200,000 people across Louisiana still didn't have any power five days after Hurricane Isaac ravaged the state. Thousands of evacuees remained at shelters or bunked with friends or relatives. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)</p><p>Don Duplantier walks through his flooded home as water recedes from Hurricane Isaac in Braithwaite, La., Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012. In the foreground is a sign marking the waterline from Hurricane Katrina, but floodwater from Isaac went all the way to the second floor. More than 200,000 people across Louisiana still didn't have any power five days after Hurricane Isaac ravaged the state. Thousands of evacuees remained at shelters or bunked with friends or relatives. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)</p><p>Cattle are stranded on a slim piece of dry land as floodwaters from Hurricane Isaac recede in Plaquemines Parish, La., Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012. More than 200,000 people across Louisiana still didn't have any power five days after Hurricane Isaac ravaged the state. Thousands of evacuees remained at shelters or bunked with friends or relatives. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)</p><p>Ron Steward wipes his brow next to the house of his mother, Clara Williams, in Ironton, La., which was flooded from Hurricane Isaac, near Louisiana Hwy 23 in Plaquemines Parish, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. The house was built seven years ago after her previous home was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)</p><p>A truck is stranded from receding flood waters from Hurricane Isaac along Louisiana Hwy 23 near Port Sulphur, La., in Plaquemines Parish, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)</p><p>A car is covered in debris while other homes are surrounded by floodwaters in Ironton, La. after Hurricane Isaac near Louisiana Hwy 23 in Plaquemines Parish Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)</p><p>Natachia Riley talks outside the house of her mother, Clara Williams, in Ironton, La., which was flooded from Hurricane Isaac, near Louisiana Hwy 23 in Plaquemines Parish Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. The house was built seven years ago after mother's previous home was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/01/13602877-asking-2nd-term-obama-says-nation-will-recoverhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/01/13602877-asking-2nd-term-obama-says-nation-will-recoveruswhite-housecampaignpoliticspresidentialgulf-coastbill-clintonmitt-romneybarack-obamalabor-dayelection-daydemocratic-national-conventionus-newsoval-officepresidential-campaigndemocratic-conventionrepublican-national-conventionhurricane-isaacrepublican-mitt-romneymichelle-obamacvnSat, 1 Sep 2012 07:22:40 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this Aug. 28, 2012 file photo, President Barack Obama speaks in Ames, Iowa. Republicans in Tampa, Florida, this week cast President Barack Obama as an executive who takes his cues from Europe, poses a threat to the traditional family and is unfamiliar with American staples like garage sales and lemonade stands. Next week in Charlotte, North Carolina, Democrats will color in their picture of Republican candidate Mitt Romney. They'll fill out what they've sketched in both the 2008 presidential campaign and the last two years of the current race. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)</p><p>Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, accompanied by his vice presidential running mate Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis. speaks during a campaign stop, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in Lakeland, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)</p><p>Republican vice presidential candidate Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., and wife Janna, arrive at a campaign event, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)</p><p>Republican vice presidential candidate, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis. speaks during a campaign event, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)</p><p>Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks during a victory rally, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, at Union Terminal in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney shakes hands during a campaign rally, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, in Cincinnati, Ohio. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)</p><p>Republican vice presidential candidate, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis. high-fives a football fan during a tailgate party at The Ohio State University-Miami University of Ohio football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, at Ohio Stadium, Saturday in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)</p><p>Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney shakes hands during a campaign rally, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, in Cincinnati, Ohio. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)</p><p>Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, right, and his wife Ann, meet up with his vice presidential running mate Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., second from left, and his wife Janna, at Jacksonville International airport, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)</p><p>President Barack Obama arrives at a campaign stop at the Living History Farms, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</p><p>President Barack Obama is kissed by a supporter after speaking at a campaign event at the Living History Farms, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, in Urbandale, Iowa. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>President Barack Obama greets the crowd during a campaign stop at the Living History Farms Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</p><p>President Barack Obama greets supporters at a campaign event at the Living History Farms, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, in Urbandale, Iowa. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>President Barack Obama speaks at a campaign event at the Living History Farms, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, in Urbandale, Iowa. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney shakes hands with House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio during a victor rally, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, at Union Terminal in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Ann Romney, wife of Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney hands out Welsh cakes on the campaign plane, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, in Cincinnati, Ohio. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)</p><p>Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks at a campaign event, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)</p><p>Republican vice presidential candidate, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., speaks at Jacksonville International Airport, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)</p><p>Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, left, vice presidential running mate, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., and their wives Ann Romney, second form left, and Janna Ryan, greet supporters as they arrive at a campaign event, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)</p><p>President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign stop in Sioux City, Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)</p><p>President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign stop in Sioux City, Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)</p><p>President Barack Obama greets supporters following a campaign stop in Sioux City, Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)</p><p>Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, left, and vice presidential candidate, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., are seen reflected in a supporters' sunglasses at a campaign event, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)</p><p>Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney shakes hands during a campaign rally, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)</p><p>Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks at a campaign event, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)</p><p>President Barack Obama runs up the stairs before speaking at a campaign event at Morningside College, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, in Sioux City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>President Barack Obama is reflected in Megan Malin's, 14, sunglasses during a campaign event at Morningside College, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, in Sioux City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>Vice President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign event at West York Area High School, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, in York, Pa. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)</p><p>A sand sculpture created in the likeness of President Barack Obama is on display in downtown, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton) </p><p>A man walks near a sand sculpture created in the likeness of President Barack Obama in downtown, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton) </p><p>Vice President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign event at West York Area High School, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, in York, Pa. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)</p><p>Vice President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign event at West York Area High School, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, in York, Pa. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)</p><p>Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and his wife Ann, leave the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after services on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012 in Wofeboro, N.H. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)</p><p>Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and his wife Ann, leave the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after services on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012 in Wofeboro, N.H. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)</p><p>Secret Service agents stand guard as Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney walks to his car after services at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012 in Wofeboro, N.H. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)</p><p>President Barack Obama, left, greets patrons during an unscheduled stop at the Buff Restaurant, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>Ann Romney, center, wife of Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, left, is handed an umbrella by Nancy Marriott as they arrive at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for services on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, in Wofeboro, N.H. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)</p><p>President Barack Obama reaches over to greet supporters during a campaign event at University of Colorado Boulder, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>Supporters reaches out to shake President Barack Obama's hand during a campaign event at University of Colorado Boulder, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>Demonstrators walk during a protest march, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, in Charlotte, N.C. Demonstrators are protesting before the start of the Democratic National Convention. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)</p><p>The stage is seen as preparations continue before the start of the Democratic National Convention at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)</p><p>San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro, left, who will be the convention keynote speaker, and his twin brother, State Representative Joaquin Castro, who is running for U.S. Congress, are interviewed at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)</p><p>President Barack Obama sits down to have breakfast with local autoworkers, Daniel Schlieman, center, Heather Finfrock, far right, and James Fayson, center with back to camera, at Rick’s City Diner, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, in Toledo, Ohio. Serving coffee is waitress Megan Emch. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign rally at Scott High School Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, in Toledo, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)</p><p>Vice President Joe Biden greets people after speaking at the Metro Detroit AFL-CIO Labor Day Rally, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)</p><p>Vice President Joe Biden smiles after speaking at the Metro Detroit AFL-CIO Labor Day Rally, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)</p><p>President Barack Obama shakes hands with supporters after speaking at a campaign event at Scott High School Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, in Toledo, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)</p><p>Republican vice presidential candidate, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., speaks at a campaign event at East Carolina University, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, in Greenville, N.C. (AP Photo/Sara D. Davis)</p><p>President Barack Obama speaks at a campaign event at Scott High School Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, in Toledo, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)</p><p>Republican vice presidential candidate, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., speaks during a campaign event at East Carolina University, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, in Greenville, N.C. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)</p><p>First Lady Michelle Obama gestures while being interviewed in a television studio before the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>Republican vice presidential candidate, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., speaks at a campaign event at East Carolina University, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, in Greenville, N.C. (AP Photo/Sara D. Davis)</p><p>President Barack Obama waves to supporters after speaking a campaign event at Scott High School, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, in Toledo, Ohio. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>First Lady Michelle Obama appears at the podium for a camera test as head stage manager David Cove, right, instructs on the stage at the Democratic National Convention inside Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, N.C., on Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) </p><p>First Lady Michelle Obama listens to a production manager during a sound check for the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>President Barack Obama speaks with Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal as he arrives at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Kenner, La., Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman)</p><p>President Barack Obama greets New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, as Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, center, and Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., watch as he arrives at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Kenner, La., Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman)</p><p>President Barack Obama, center, participates in a briefing with from left to right, Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., Saint John the Baptist Parish President Natalie Robottom, Gov. Bobby Jindal and FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, at Saint John Parish Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in LaPlace, La., in Saint John the Baptist Parish, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>President Barack Obama walks past debris on the sidewalks as he tours the Bridgewood neighborhood in LaPlace, La., in the Saint John the Baptist Parish, with local officials to survey the ongoing response and recovery efforts to Hurricane Isaac, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>President Barack Obama, right, greets a local resident as he tours the Bridgewood neighborhood in LaPlace, La., in Saint John the Baptist Parish, as he surveys the ongoing response and recovery efforts to Hurricane Isaac, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>President Barack Obama speaks after touring the Bridgewood neighborhood in LaPlace, La., in Saint John the Baptist Parish where he surveyed damage and got an update on the ongoing response and recovery efforts to Hurricane Isaac, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>President Barack Obama, center, meets with local residents during his tour of the Bridgewood neighborhood in LaPlace, La., in Saint John the Baptist Parish, as he tours the area to survey the ongoing response and recovery efforts to Hurricane Isaac, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>First Lady Michelle Obama waves as she appears at the podium for a camera test on the stage at the Democratic National Convention inside Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, N.C., on Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>President Barack Obama waves as he boards Air Force One before his departure from Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Tuesday, Sept., 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>Delegate Gus Mansour, of Lynnwood, Wash. holds a poster of President Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>San Antonio, Texas Mayor Julian Castro talks to reporters at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. The mayor will give the keynote speech at the DNC. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Republican vice presidential candidate, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., greets Ed Crawford on the tarmac after arriving at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)</p><p>President Barack Obama takes the stage as he is introduced during a campaign event at Norfolk State University, Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, in Norfolk, Va. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>Republican vice presidential candidate, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis. greets supporters during a campaign event at the Westlake Recreation Center, Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, in Westlake, Ohio. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)</p><p>President Barack Obama holds up a bottle of beer as he delivers a case of White House brewed beer to the fire fighters at Fire Station No. 14, during an unscheduled stop, Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, in Norfolk, Va. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>President Barack Obama greets supporter after speaking at a campaign event at Norfolk State University, Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, in Norfolk, Va. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>President Barack Obama waves to supporters as he takes the stage for a campaign event at Norfolk State University, Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, in Norfolk, Va. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>Republican vice presidential candidate, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis. arrives at a campaign event at the Westlake Recreation Center, Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012 in Westlake, Ohio. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)</p><p>FILE -In this Dec. 10, 2010 file photo, President Barack Obama listens as former President Bill Clinton speaks in the briefing room of the White House in Washington. When Bill Clinton takes the convention stage to endorse Barack Obama later this week, it will be a landmark step on a path to reconciliation for two former rivals whose political fortunes are now inextricably tied. By embracing Clinton, Obama hopes to capture the former president's uncanny knack for political survival against tough odds. And it doesn’t hurt that the economy and the nation’s budget picture last truly soared under Clinton. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)</p><p>Republican vice presidential candidate, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis. greets supporters during a campaign event at the Westlake Recreation Center, Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, in Westlake, Ohio. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)</p><p>Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, from Florida, gavels the start of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) </p><p>Mississippi delegate Joy Williams from Jackson fashions her hat at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) </p><p>Newark Mayor Cory Booker addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue speaks during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) </p><p>House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi waves to delegates with women from the House of Representatives at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Joe Kennedy III, candidate for the House of Representatives from Massachusetts, addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden watch proceedings at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland waves to delegates after his speech at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) </p><p>Women’s rights activist Lilly Ledbetter makes her way to the podium to speak at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Maya Soetoro-ng, President Barack Obama's sister, right, and Craig Robinson, First Lady Michelle Obama's brother address the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro waves as he arrives to speak at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) </p><p>San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro and his brother Joaquin Castro, right, wave to the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro, left, and his brother Joaquin Castro, wave at delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) </p><p>First Lady Michelle Obama walks on stage to speak to the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>First Lady Michelle Obama addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>First Lady Michelle Obama addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>First Lady Michelle Obama speaks to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro speaks to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) </p><p>San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro, right, hugs his brother Joaquin Castro after his speech at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) </p><p>In this image released by the White House, President Barack Obama and his daughters, Malia, left, and Sasha, watch first lady Michelle Obama speak at the Democratic National Convention on television from the Treaty Room of the White House Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/The White House, Pete Souza)</p><p>First Lady Michelle Obama waves after speaking at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>First Lady Michelle Obama waves after addressing the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) </p><p>First Lady Michelle Obama addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>First lady Michelle Obama addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Republican vice presidential candidate, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., greets supporters during a campaign event at Kirkwood Community College, Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)</p><p>First lady Michelle Obama addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/David Goldman)</p><p>First lady Michelle Obama waves after speaking at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)</p><p>San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro addresses the the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) </p><p>Republican vice presidential candidate, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis. speaks during a campaign event at the Dallas County Courthouse, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in Adel, Iowa. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)</p><p>President Barack Obama waves as walks from the Oval Office to Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. Obama is heading to Charlotte, N.C., for the Democratic National Convention. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)</p><p>President Barack Obama waves as he boards Air Force One before his departure from Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Wednesday, Sept., 5, 2012. Obama is traveling to Charlotte, NC., for the Democratic National Convention.(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>President Barack Obama steps off Marine One upon arrival at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, before boarding Air Force One en route to Charlotte, N.C. for the Democratic National Convention. ( AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)</p><p>First lady Michelle Obama speaks during a Human Rights Campaign luncheon while attending the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)</p><p>President Barack Obama, right, greets supporters on the tarmac upon his arrival at North Carolina Air National Guard Base, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in Charlotte, N.C. Obama traveled to Charlotte, the city hosting the Democratic National Convention, to accept the nomination and make a case for re-election. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney arrives at LaValley Building Supply Inc., to conduct television interviews, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in West Lebanon, N.H. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)</p><p>President Barack Obama waves to supporters as he arrives at the Charlotte/Douglas International Airport for the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)</p><p>Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas waves to the delegates as she arrives to recite the Pledge of Allegiance at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>Former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland reads a motion to amend the platform at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) </p><p>Los Angeles Mayor and Democratic Convention Chairman Antonio Villaraigosa calls for a vote to amend the platform the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) </p><p>Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas waves to candidates after reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas recites the Pledge of Allegiance at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>Rep. Judy Chu of California waves to the delegates before addressing the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>Chelsea Clinton moderates a town-hall style meeting called "Conversations With the Next Generation," as MTV's Andrew Jenks listens, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in Charlotte, N.C., during the second day of the Democratic National Convention. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)</p><p>North Carolina delegates pray during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) </p><p>Women from the US Senate hold hands after Sen. Barbara Mikulski of Maryland's speech at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Delegates hold up signs during Bob King, President of the UAW's speech at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) </p><p>Vice President Joe Biden and First lady Michelle Obama applaud after Sandra Fluke, attorney and women's rights activist's speech at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Sandra Fluke, attorney and women's rights activist, speaks to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) </p><p>Costco co-founder and former CEO Jim Sinegal addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>Former President Bill Clinton addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>Former President Bill Clinton speaks to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Former President Bill Clinton waves to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) </p><p>Former President Bill Clinton arrives to speak to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Former President Bill Clinton speaks to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)</p><p>Former President Bill Clinton speaks to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) </p><p>President Barack Obama joins Former President Bill Clinton on stage during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>President Barack Obama, left, and former President Bill Clinton wave to delegates after Clinton's speech to the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) </p><p>Former President Bill Clinton bows as President Barack Obama walks on stage after Clinton's address to the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)</p><p>Former President Bill Clinton hugs President Barack Obama after President Obama walked on stage after Clinton's speech the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>Former President Bill Clinton hugs President Barack Obama after President Obama walked on stage after Clinton's speech the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>Former President Bill Clinton bows as President Barack Obama walks on stage after Clinton's address to the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>President Barack Obama talks to Former President Bill Clinton during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) </p><p>President Barack Obama, right, joins former President Bill Clinton, left, on stage at the Democratic National Convention, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>Former President Bill Clinton waves to the delegates as he stands with President Barack Obama after Clinton addressed the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>President Barack Obama stands with Former President Bill Clinton after Clintons' address to the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) </p><p>New Mexico delegates cheer as President Barack Obama is nominated for the Office of the President of the United States at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) </p><p>First lady Michelle Obama, accompanied by Vice President Joe Biden's wife Jill Biden, left, speaks to volunteers at a USO service project during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)</p><p>Republican vice presidential candidate, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis. speaks at WestPac Restorations in Colorado Springs, Colo., Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Bryan Oller)</p><p>Singer songwriter James Taylor waves his hat towards fans after a sound check at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>North Carolina delegates Denise Adams, left, and Charles Evans dance on the floor as musician James Taylor sings, "How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You," during a sound check at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/David Goldman) </p><p>Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks with the news media after making a stop at the "New Hampshire Veterans and Military Families for Mitt" event, Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012, in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)</p><p>FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2012 file photo, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass. is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington. Kerry's speech to the Democratic National Convention Thursday night is an audition of sorts for secretary of state if President Barack Obama is re-elected. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)</p><p>Delegates run for shelter in a downpour as they arrive at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) </p><p>Delegates run for shelter in a downpour as they arrive at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) </p><p>Vice President Joe Biden, left, walks out with a stage manager for a microphone check in preparation for his speech at the Democratic National Convention early Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/David Goldman)</p><p>Rep. John Lewis of Georgia addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>A Delaware delegate prays during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) </p><p>Singer Mary J. Blige perfroms at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Delegates reacts as Rep. John Lewis of Georgia speaks during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) </p><p>Delegates recite the Pledge of Allegiance at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) </p><p>Candidate for US Senate Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>Los Angeles Mayor and Democratic Convention Chairman Antonio Villaraigosa addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>Los Angeles Mayor and Democratic Convention Chairman Antonio Villaraigosa the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) </p><p>Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, left, walks with Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, from Florida, to recite the Pledge of Allegiance the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) </p><p>Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, right, walks with Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, from Florida, to recite the Pledge of Allegiance the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) </p><p>Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, left, waves with Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, from Florida, after reciting the Pledge of Allegiance the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) </p><p>Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts arrives to speak to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) </p><p>Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords blows a kiss to delegates after reciting the Pledge of Allegiance the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) </p><p>Vice President Joe Biden addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>First lady Michelle Obama, left and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Biden, listen to Vice President Joe Biden at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>President Barack Obama hugs his wife First lady Michelle Obama at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) </p><p>President Barack Obama waves to candidates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) </p><p>President Barack Obama applauds before his speech to the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) </p><p>President Barack Obama hugs his wife First lady Michelle Obama at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>President Barack Obama addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>Vice President Joe Biden hugs his wife Michelle before addressing the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>President Barack Obama speaks to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)</p><p>President Barack Obama laughs with his wife Michelle and his daughters Malia and Sasha after his speech to the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) </p><p>President Barack Obama waves with his wife Michelle and his daughters Malia and Sasha after his speech to the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) </p><p>President Barack Obama waves with his wife Michelle and his daughters Malia and Sasha after his speech to the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>President Barack Obama, left, and Vice President Joe Biden wave to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, their children Malia and Sasha, wave on stage on the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>From left, Malia Obama, Sasha Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, President Barack Obama, Dr. Jill Biden and Michelle Obama gather on stage during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>President Barack Obama waves after his speech at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/David Goldman) </p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/31/13598236-nhra-postpones-nationals-to-next-weekendhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/31/13598236-nhra-postpones-nationals-to-next-weekendsportsauto-racingnhratony-schumachertop-fuelhurricane-isaacspencer-masseylucas-oil-racewaynhra-traxxas-nitro-shootoutcar-nhraSat, 1 Sep 2012 02:04:54 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>In this photo provided by the NHRA, Spencer Massey does a burnout in his FRAN/Prestone dragster, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, at Lucas Oil Raceway in Clermont, Ind. Massey maintained the No. 1 provisional position after day two of qualifying runs. (AP Photo/NHRA, Jerry Foss)</p><p>In this photo provided by the NHRA, Courtney Force, foreground, outruns fellow competitor Jack Beckman to the No. 1 qualifying position after three rounds of qualifying Saturday night, Sept. 1, 2012, at Lucas Oil Raceway in Clermont, Ind. With a top speed of 317.27 mph in Force set a new track record. (AP Photo/NHRA, Teresa Long)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/31/13596073-pluses-minuses-for-romneys-conventionhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/31/13596073-pluses-minuses-for-romneys-conventionrepublicansmitt-romneyclint-eastwoodbarack-obamaus-newsoutcomehurricane-isaaccvnrepublicans-thethe-outcomeFri, 31 Aug 2012 22:11:25 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, his wife Ann, center, and Gov. Bobby Jindal, R-La., right, talk with Sen. David Vitter, R-La., back to camera, during a tour of flooding caused by hurricane Isaac, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in Jean Lafitte, La. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)</p><p>Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney left, and Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, center, greet residents displaced by Isaac in Lafitte, La., Friday, Aug. 31, 2012. Isaac is now a tropical depression, with the center on track to cross Arkansas on Friday and southern Missouri on Friday night, spreading rain through the regions. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)</p><p>FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2012 file photo, Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla. The Republican convention sent Mitt Romney into the fall campaign on a high note, thanks to Romney's strong acceptance speech, a diverse tableau of speakers and a fractious party unified in its goal of defeating President Barack Obama. But the convention likely won't provide a lasting boost for the Republican ticket, thanks to Hurricane Isaac, some high-profile speech flops and continued questions over how the party would tackle issues like Medicare and spending cuts. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/31/13595892-mississippi-river-reopens-to-limited-traffichttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/31/13595892-mississippi-river-reopens-to-limited-trafficusriverisaacmississippi-riverbaton-rougeus-newshurricane-isaacFri, 31 Aug 2012 21:49:28 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/31/13594319-isaac-promises-drought-relief-lousy-holidayhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/31/13594319-isaac-promises-drought-relief-lousy-holidayusisaacholidaylabor-dayus-newsweekendhurricane-isaacFri, 31 Aug 2012 19:16:34 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Indianapolis Department of Public Works employee Toraine Briggs loads sandbags into a van in Indianapolis, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012. Hundreds lined up to take advantage of free sandbags as they prepare for heavy rains expected as slow-moving Isaac makes its way north and east.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy)</p><p>Indianapolis Department of Public Works employee Toraine Briggs loads sandbags into a truck in Indianapolis, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012. Hundreds lined up to take advantage of free sandbags as they prepare for heavy rains expected as slow-moving Isaac makes its way north and east. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)</p><p>Over 100 cars wait in line at the Indianapolis Department of Public Works in Indianapolis, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012 to receive sands bags to prepare their home from possible flooding as slow-moving Isaac makes its way north and east. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)</p><p>University of Illinois employee Ron Luna grooms the artificial turf at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Aug. 31, 2012 in Champaign, Ill. Illinois is scheduled to open the NCAA college football season on Saturday against Western Michigan. Forecasters say there could be a soaking that produces 6 to 8 inches or more of rain. But school officials say the brand-new turf can drain about 10 inches of rain an hour. (AP Photo/David Mercer)</p>