Read more underwater stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/23182/underwater.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 13:05:46 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/69599/cool-and-weird-places-to-swim.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagIf you love swimming but tire of the ordinary and the chlorine-scented, consider these "unusual or cool places" uncovered by WebUrbanist: The Dead Sea : Lie back and read a good book in the world's saltiest body of water, which will likely keep you afloat while delivering "an awesome sensation."http://www.newser.com/story/69599/cool-and-weird-places-to-swim.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 19 Sep 2009 5:51:46 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/69781/underwater-billboards-theyre-suspicious-in-seattle.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagAfter unearthing plans laid long ago by its founder, a legendary Seattle seafood restaurant is pulling underwater advertising billboards out of Puget Sound—though Ivar’s accompanying advertising blitz and founder Ivar Haglund’s notorious record of self-promotion have residents smelling something fishy, the Times reports. “If I was smart enough to...http://www.newser.com/story/69781/underwater-billboards-theyre-suspicious-in-seattle.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 18 Sep 2009 21:30:53 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/67110/how-annie-leibovitz-got-underwater.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagPhotographer to the stars Annie Leibovitz is in a widely reported financial pickle, but it really comes as no surprise to those close to her, New York reports. Leibovitz is now engaged in baroque legal wrangling over her catalog, but her troubles started earlier. Insiders say a suspected “contract for...http://www.newser.com/story/67110/how-annie-leibovitz-got-underwater.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 17 Aug 2009 13:46:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/58162/1-in-5-homeowners-underwater.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMore than one in five American homeowners owe more on their mortgages than their homes are worth, according to a new study. The increase in negative equity has been accompanied by new signs that first-time buyers are taking advantage of lower prices in the housing market. But as prices continue...http://www.newser.com/story/58162/1-in-5-homeowners-underwater.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 06 May 2009 7:09:11 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/52450/obama-housing-rescue-plan-leaves-many-out-in-cold.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagA large swath of Americans will see no help under the Obama administration’s housing rescue plan, the New York Times reports. While designed to prevent 3 million to 4 million foreclosures through loan modifications, the plan doesn't cover those whose loans aren’t backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, or...http://www.newser.com/story/52450/obama-housing-rescue-plan-leaves-many-out-in-cold.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 05 Mar 2009 8:40:27 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/24229/scientists-stumped-by-oregon-quakes.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagA swarm of more than 600 earthquakes off the Oregon coast has scientists stumped, the Oregonian reports. The activity started around 10 days ago and a research ship has been diverted to the area to look for answers. The earthquakes resemble those that happen before a volcano erupts but there...http://www.newser.com/story/24229/scientists-stumped-by-oregon-quakes.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 12 Apr 2008 7:33:18 CDT