Saturday, May 17, 2008
NewsGator Online
"Never be afraid to laugh at yourself, after all, you could be missing out on the joke of the century."
It's an Emergency. We're Not Prepared. - washingtonpost.com
EDITOR: This is a terrific article
It's an Emergency. We're Not Prepared. - washingtonpost.com: "Still, most Americans have been watching the devastation in Asia from relative safety and, if I had to guess, with a certain sense of complacency, a feeling that disaster on that scale isn't likely to happen to them. But it could. And if it did, our country might face the same sort of crisis as our Asian cousins. A major reason: The American public isn't prepared."
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It's an Emergency. We're Not Prepared. - washingtonpost.com: "Still, most Americans have been watching the devastation in Asia from relative safety and, if I had to guess, with a certain sense of complacency, a feeling that disaster on that scale isn't likely to happen to them. But it could. And if it did, our country might face the same sort of crisis as our Asian cousins. A major reason: The American public isn't prepared."
Newport News-Times: Police agencies to participate in safety blitz
Newport News-Times: Police agencies to participate in safety blitz: "The Lincoln City, Newport and Toledo police departments, the Oregon State Police and the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office will all be taking part in the upcoming Oregon Three Flags Campaign 'Click It or Ticket' safety blitz.
This safety belt campaign will run from May 19 through June 1 and is a coordinated effort involving agencies throughout Oregon, Washington and British Columbia. During the two-week period, police officers be assigned to conduct several selective traffic enforcement patrols."
This safety belt campaign will run from May 19 through June 1 and is a coordinated effort involving agencies throughout Oregon, Washington and British Columbia. During the two-week period, police officers be assigned to conduct several selective traffic enforcement patrols."
Friday, May 16, 2008
'Mitochondrial Eve' Research: Humanity Was Genetically Divided For 100,000 Years
'Mitochondrial Eve' Research: Humanity Was Genetically Divided For 100,000 Years: "The human race was divided into two separate groups within Africa for as much as half of its existence, says a Tel Aviv University mathematician. Climate change, reduction in populations and harsh conditions may have caused and maintained the separation."
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Vision Therapy Appears To Improve Visual Function In Macular Disease
Vision Therapy Appears To Improve Visual Function In Macular Disease: "low-vision therapy program that includes a home visit, counseling, assistive devices such as magnifiers and assignments to practice using them appears to significantly improve vision in veterans with diseases of the macula (the area of the retina with the sharpest vision), according to a new article."
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Nissan Plans Electric Car in U.S. by ’10 - New York Times
Nissan Plans Electric Car in U.S. by ’10 - New York Times: "But Nissan, which a decade ago was on the brink of bankruptcy, is the first manufacturer to say it will sell mass market, all-electric vehicles worldwide. The zero emissions refers to those from the car’s tailpipe and not those from the production of electricity used to power the car.
Still, Mr. O’Dell said: “Nissan is upping the ante tremendously. They are the first to put it on the line and say we’re going to have an all-electric vehicle for a certain market by a certain date.”"
Those Gas Prices: Think Outside the Tank - New York Times
Those Gas Prices: Think Outside the Tank - New York Times: "Given the ceiling on daily global oil production, the rise of demand in countries such as China and India and the lack of careful planning in the United States to deal with oil shortages, prices are bound to keep increasing. We could be paying $5 to $6 per gallon by midsummer."
Newport News-Times: Efforts continue in Newport to track down source of beach contamination
Newport News-Times: Efforts continue in Newport to track down source of beach contamination: "Efforts by the City of Newport to track down the source, or sources of contamination resulting in high bacteria levels at Nye Beach are continuing, but one city resident expressed frustration at a recent city council meeting over the slow progress."
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
National Geographic News
teckron@gmail.com has sent you this story from National Geographic
News. We hope you enjoy it
News. We hope you enjoy it
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/05/080512-tornado-video-ap.html
Rescue work begins at earthquake's epicenter in China - International Herald Tribune
Rescue work begins at earthquake's epicenter in China - International Herald Tribune: "Until Wednesday, Wenchuan had been completely cut off from the outside world, and the longer it remained completely isolated, the more people would suffer and ultimately die. Half of the survivors had severe injuries, Chinese officials said."
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Tuesday, May 13, 2008
VOA News - More Than 18,000 Buried, 3,629 Confirmed Dead in Chinese Quake-Hit City
VOA News - More Than 18,000 Buried, 3,629 Confirmed Dead in Chinese Quake-Hit City: "The report also says 70 percent of roads and bridges in the county have been destroyed and that the area is inaccessible."
Monday, May 12, 2008
NewsGator Online
"To get something done, a committee should consist of no more than three men, two of whom are absent."
Death toll in China earthquake up to nearly 9,000 - Yahoo! News
Death toll in China earthquake up to nearly 9,000 - Yahoo! News: "Calls into the city did not go through as panicked residents quickly overloaded the telephone system. The quake affected telephone and power networks, and even state media appeared to have few details of the disaster.
'In Chengdu, mobile telecommunication convertors have experienced jams and thousands of servers were out of service,' said Sha Yuejia, deputy chief executive officer of China Mobile.
Although it was difficult to telephone Chengdu, an Israeli student, Ronen Medzini, sent a text message to The Associated Press saying there were power and water outages there.
'Traffic jams, no running water, power outs, everyone sitting in the streets, patients evacuated from hospitals sitting outside and waiting,' he said."
'In Chengdu, mobile telecommunication convertors have experienced jams and thousands of servers were out of service,' said Sha Yuejia, deputy chief executive officer of China Mobile.
Although it was difficult to telephone Chengdu, an Israeli student, Ronen Medzini, sent a text message to The Associated Press saying there were power and water outages there.
'Traffic jams, no running water, power outs, everyone sitting in the streets, patients evacuated from hospitals sitting outside and waiting,' he said."
WCATWC Information Statement - TW
SEAK71 PAAQ 121255
EQIAKX
EQIAKX
TSUNAMI SEISMIC INFORMATION STATEMENT
NWS WEST COAST/ALASKA TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER PALMER AK
455 AM AKDT MON MAY 12 2008
...THIS IS AN INFORMATION STATEMENT...
EVALUATION
AN EARTHQUAKE HAS OCCURRED WITH A MAGNITUDE SUCH THAT A TSUNAMI
WILL NOT BE GENERATED. THIS WILL BE THE ONLY WCATWC MESSAGE
ISSUED FOR THIS EVENT.
PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE PARAMETERS
MAGNITUDE - 5.1
TIME - 0451 AKDT MAY 12 2008
0551 PDT MAY 12 2008
1251 UTC MAY 12 2008
LOCATION - 56.5 NORTH 153.1 WEST
90 MILES/145 KM SW OF KODIAK CITY ALASKA
345 MILES/555 KM SW OF ANCHORAGE ALASKA
DEPTH - 21 MILES/33 KM
THE LOCATION AND MAGNITUDE ARE BASED ON PRELIMINARY INFORMATION.
FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE ISSUED BY THE UNITED STATES
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY - EARTHQUAKE.USGS.GOV - OR THE APPROPRIATE
REGIONAL SEISMIC NETWORK.
$$
Sunday, May 11, 2008
WCATWC Information Statement - TW
SEAK71 PAAQ 111707
EQIAKX
EQIAKX
TSUNAMI SEISMIC INFORMATION STATEMENT
NWS WEST COAST/ALASKA TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER PALMER AK
907 AM AKDT SUN MAY 11 2008
...THIS IS AN INFORMATION STATEMENT...
EVALUATION
AN EARTHQUAKE HAS OCCURRED WITH A MAGNITUDE SUCH THAT A TSUNAMI
WILL NOT BE GENERATED. THIS WILL BE THE ONLY WCATWC MESSAGE
ISSUED FOR THIS EVENT.
PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE PARAMETERS
MAGNITUDE - 4.0
TIME - 0904 AKDT MAY 11 2008
1004 PDT MAY 11 2008
1704 UTC MAY 11 2008
LOCATION - 58.6 NORTH 137.2 WEST
75 MILES/121 KM SW OF HAINES ALASKA
105 MILES/169 KM W OF JUNEAU ALASKA
DEPTH - 7 MILES/12 KM
THE LOCATION AND MAGNITUDE ARE BASED ON PRELIMINARY INFORMATION.
FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE ISSUED BY THE UNITED STATES
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY - EARTHQUAKE.USGS.GOV - OR THE APPROPRIATE
REGIONAL SEISMIC NETWORK.
$$
Central Oregon Coast Town Plans More Explosive Holiday
Central Oregon Coast Town Plans More Explosive Holiday: "n late 2007, Newport began celebrating its 125th anniversary, and the final chapter of the celebration will happen at the town’s Fourth of July fireworks display.
And it plans to make this one a real blow-up.
“We’re still in the year of the anniversary,” said Newport Mayor Bill Bain. “Though our Fourth of July fireworks display is always spectacular, we wanted to add something special to conclude our anniversary celebration.”"
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