First Take: Oil Rig Explodes in Gulf, Life After a Layoff, Hurricane Earl Descends on Atlantic Coast Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email A computer images shows hurricane Earl as it passes through the Caribbean at the National Hurricane Center on August 30, 2010 in Miami, Florida. ( Joe Raedle / Getty ) Produced by Noel King Produced by PRI and WNYC