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Mississippi River Towboat Blues

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:36:30 +0000

Written and performed by Tim Terman for the Morgantown History Museum as part of “The Way We Worked” traveling exhibit. Learn more at http://morgantownhistorymuseum.org/.

The Way We Worked, an exhibition created by the National Archives, is part of Museum on Main Street, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and the West Virginia Humanities Council.

Duration : 0:5:17

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A Riverboat Comes to Life: Queen of the Mississippi

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:36:27 +0000

At 11 weeks ahead of its construction schedule, the Queen of the Mississippi has come a long way and is nearing completion! Here is a new video documenting the progression of this fantastic riverboat. Enjoy!

Duration : 0:0:56

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Universal Hovercraft Cruising the Mississippi

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:36:15 +0000

Out on an evening cruise with the Wilkey Brothers during Universal Hovercraft / Hoverclub of America Hoverally 2011

Duration : 0:0:46

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The Mississippi River Flowing Backwards? Epic Flood Stage in 500 Years!

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:44:02 +0000

Yep, that’s what they’re saying. The Mississippi River keeps rising so much so that it is potentially flowing backwards. People in Memphis, Tennessee are a bit concerned as the Wolf and Nonconnah Rivers are flowing backwards and rising.
The Mississippi will be ready for an epic flood, that will be a historic event, a 500 year flood. It could put things at a stand still and drown many. It is two feet past the flood stage. If you live in the region it is suggested to head to safer grounds possibly West.

All eyes on the Mississippi River
http://www.myfoxmemphis.com/dpp/weather/all-eyes-on-the-mississippi-river-rpt-20110428

Duration : 0:2:56

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Bemidji, MN – Mississippi River (Episode 2)

admin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 21:48:03 +0000

Leaving the headwaters, we end Day 3 at first town of the Mississippi River.
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Duration : 0:4:12

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Memphis Flood Water off Mississippi River

admin — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 04:05:04 +0000

View the flood water

Duration : 0:15:47

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Headwaters – Mississippi River (Episode 1)

admin — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 17:25:13 +0000

Our journey down the Mississippi River begins. From Lake Itasca, we paddle a couple days through the headwaters staying at a couple campsites along the way.

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Duration : 0:5:43

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Mississippi River Floodwater Could Create Long-Term Toxic Impact

admin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:54:16 +0000

Read the Transcript: http://to.pbs.org/ik5hqw

A 15-mile stretch of the swollen Mississippi River, closed Tuesday due to pressure on levees, has been reopened to barges moving one at a time. Tom Bearden reports on the short- and long-term environmental effects the floodwater could have on Lake Pontchartrain, oyster beds and more.

Duration : 0:8:53

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USS Cairo Ironclad at Vicksburg National Military Park

admin — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:17:20 +0000

Peering into the Cairo’s inner workings, it wasn’t too hard to feel transported back to Civil War Era! For more: http://www.gypsynester.com/vb.htm

Duration : 0:1:44

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Mississippi River Water at 2nd Story Of Homes and Rising

admin — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:18:37 +0000

a Flood Warning Has Been Issued For Metro New Orleans As Mississippi River Swells To Levels Not Seen In More Than 75 Years http://inws.wrh.noaa.gov/weather/alertinfo/2395198

Duration : 0:0:21

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