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Indonesian volcano erupts again; strongest yet
An Indonesian volcano shot a towering cloud of black ash high into the air Tuesday, dusting villages 15 miles (25 kilometers) away in its most powerful eruption since awakening last week from four centuries of dormancy.
Categories: News Organization, Tsunami & tectonics
Indonesian volcano erupts forcing 30,000 people to evacuate danger zone
Some witnesses at the foot of Mount Sinabung reported seeing an orange glow - presumably magma - in cracks along the volcano's slopes for the first time.
Categories: News Organization, Tsunami & tectonics
Study: Aid after 2005 quake won trust in Pakistan
The influx of foreign aid after the 2005 Kashmir earthquake significantly increased survivors' trust in the West, according to new research that also suggests hard-line Islamist charities did little to help despite the publicity they generated. Pakistan - 2005 Kashmir earthquake - Earthquake - 2005 Kashmir - Asia
Categories: News Organization, Tsunami & tectonics
Hurricane Local Statement for Corpus Christi, TX
Issued at 553 AM CDT TUE SEP 7 2010
Categories: Storm watch
Earl spares apple crop
Apple growers in the Maritimes breathe easily after finding Hurricane Earl did minimal damage to their crop on Saturday.
Categories: News Organization, Regional
Storm Hermine moves into south Texas, to weaken (Reuters)
Reuters - Tropical Storm Hermine headed into south Texas on Tuesday after dumping heavy rain onto northeastern Mexico near the Texas border, a region still recovering from Hurricane Alex's visit in June.
Categories: Climate and Atmospheric Circulation, News Organization
Tuesday 7th September 2010 prices at Shetland
Should fisheries be closed during breeding time to allow stocks to reach more sustainable levels?
Categories: Fisheries & Oceans, News Organization
Leading fisheries advisor to give lecture in Argyll
How to plan a longer-term future for sustainable fisheries will be discussed next week at UHI, the prospective University of the Highlands and Islands, by a leading European policy adviser.
Categories: Fisheries & Oceans, News Organization
Energy drinks really do work
London, Sep 07 : A Scottish research has suggested that energy drinks really do help athletes improve their endurance and levels of performance.
Categories: Energy, News Organization
Tropical Storm Hermine crosses into Texas (AP)
AP - Tropical Storm Hermine rolled into south Texas early Tuesday, bringing heavy rains and strong winds to an area battered by Hurricane Alex earlier this summer.
Categories: Climate and Atmospheric Circulation, News Organization
Obama proposes $50B stimulus plan
U.S. President Barack Obama is asking Congress to approve at least $50 billion US in long-term spending on the country's roads, railways and runways in a pre-election effort to show he's trying to stimulate the sputtering economy.
Categories: News Organization
BLOG: Brian Peckford's political return ... in B.C.
Former Newfoundland premier Brian Peckford has emerged as an advisor to the B.C. Conservative Party.
Categories: News Organization, Regional
Colorado wildfire destroys dozens of homes
A wind-whipped wildfire in the Colorado foothills that has sent flames roaring through a rugged canyon has destroyed dozens of homes, fire officials say.
Categories: News Organization
Are Energy Star ratings too lax?
Energy Star standards, which rate the energy efficiency of buildings and products, need an update, according to Consumer Reports. On the heels of criticism of Energy Star last week from a New York congresswoman, the magazine said the ratings program...
Categories: Energy, News Organization
INTERVIEW-Thailand sees higher foreign tourists despite unrest
Source: Reuters * State agency says tourists are returning * Expects at least 14.5 million foreign tourists this year * Aims for 15.5 million foreign arrivals in 2011 By Boontiwa Wichakul BANGKOK, Sept 7 ( ...
Categories: News Organization, Tsunami & tectonics
Hurricane Local Statement for Brownsville, TX
Issued at 459 AM CDT TUE SEP 7 2010
Categories: Storm watch
Hundreds line streets for soldier's procession
Hundreds of people line the streets of Corner Brook, N.L., as the body of a soldier killed by an Afghanistan bomb is brought home.
Categories: News Organization, Regional
Hermine slams northeast Mexico, swirls into US (AFP)
AFP - Powerful Tropical Storm Hermine slammed into far northeastern Mexico and then barreled into US territory early Tuesday, threatening storm surges, flash floods and tornadoes on both sides of the border.
Categories: Climate and Atmospheric Circulation, News Organization
Hurricane Local Statement for Austin / San Antonio, TX
Issued at 451 AM CDT TUE SEP 7 2010
Categories: Storm watch
Water authority upgrading billing, service systems
NEW HAVEN — The South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority is in the midst of a $13 million upgrade of its customer service and billing software.
Categories: Water
