Monday, August 15, 2011

8/12 -8/14 Weekend Box Office Numbers

These are the top 10 movie actual box office gross for the past weekend, from Box Office Mojo. Rise of Planet of the Apes barely topped out "The Help", for a second weekend at number 1. This puts the Apes film at a little over $105 million total, since it's release.

1. Rise of Planet of the Apes $27,832,307
2. The Help $26,044,590
3. Final Destination 5 $18,031,396
4. The Smurfs $13,733,081
5. 30 Minutes or Less $13,330,118
6. Cowboys & Aliens $7,811,305
7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 $7,251,414
8. Captain America: The First Avenger $7,210,902
9. Crazy, Stupid, Love $7,054,228
10.The Change-Up $6,306,645

Source: Box Office Mojo

By Miguel Pierre

Flooding Rains for NYC and Long Island

A storm has brought between 5 to 10 inches of rain, across much of New York and Long Island since early Sunday. This has caused major flash flooding on some streets and highways, with cars being stuck in the water. Basements in homes and business have also received flooding. The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for more heavy rainfall and flooding likely today.

Flash flooding is dangerous, where ever it occurs. Take extra precaution today in protecting life and property, in areas more prone to flooding. Also don't drive vehile into areas where flooding is occuring! Visit the National Weather Service site for latest information on any warnings or advisories issued for flooding today:

http://www.erh.noaa.gov/er/okx/

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