Saturday, June 14, 2008

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Friday, June 13, 2008

Information Statement

Information Statement: M 7.0 EASTERN HONSHU, JAPAN 2344Z JUN 13: Tsunami NOT expected along US west coast,BC,and AK

New EarthQuakes Now!

Over on the right we have a new Google Earth Gadget that shows the earthquakes as they happen around the world. This is in addition to NOAA posted Earthquakes from the Palmer, Alaska Tsunami Center that will appear right here on the posting part of the blog.

If you left click the map you can drag it around and look world wide. If you click the plus or minus on the chart it gets bigger or smaller. Along the top tool bar you can set the way the map will show up on your computer when you visit this page.

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Thursday, June 12, 2008

Services for Rod (Coach) McCready...


JUNE 21st, 2:00pm

Kingdom Hall
7025 NE Avery
Newport

Reception afterwards at Longview Hills Clubhouse...

APOD: 2008 June 11 - Dextre Robot at Work on the Space Station


APOD: 2008 June 11 - Dextre Robot at Work on the Space Station: "What's the world's most complex space robot doing up there? Last week, Dextre was imaged moving atop the Destiny Laboratory Module of the International Space Station (ISS), completing tasks prior to the deployment of Japan's Kibo pressurized science laboratory. Dextre, short for the Canadian-built Special Purpose Dextrous Manipulator, has arms three meters in length and can attach power tools as fingers."

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Air-powered Go-cart Hits The Track


Air-powered Go-cart Hits The Track: "The students modified a 40-year-old snowmobile engine and ran compressed air through the engine to produce power similar to a gas engine. They attached the engine to a refurbished go-kart using two scuba tanks to house the air. The air is released through a standard scuba fitting with a high-flow regulator. The released air travels through tubing to a ball-valve connected to the foot pedal and throttle. “It operates much like a normal rotary engine,” says Mr. Langille."

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JOURNEY OF MANKIND - The Peopling of the World

for John & Mary Spangler

JOURNEY OF MANKIND - The Peopling of the World

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Hardin City, Nevada and its lost silver mine - Ghosttowns.com Forums

for Wayde and Barb Dudley
Hardin City, Nevada and its lost silver mine - Ghosttowns.com Forums: "Now here is just a little bit of information about this old ghost town site it was located on North /Eastern edge of the 'Black Rock Desert' and on the western side of the Black Rock Mountain Range, in Northern part of Washoe County. and just east of the old Lassen-Appllegate Emigrant Trail, running North to South to Rabbit Hole Springs on the Wester Pacfic R/R that runs N/E towards Utah"

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Professor Designs Plasma-propelled Flying Saucer


Professor Designs Plasma-propelled Flying Saucer: "“Of course the risk is huge, but so is the payoff,” he said. “If successful, we will have an aircraft, a saucer and a helicopter all in one embodiment.”

The propulsion system for Roy’s saucer sprouts from his extensive U.S. Air Force-funded plasma actuator research, the results of which have appeared in more than 15 scholarly journals."

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Wednesday, June 11, 2008

New Links Installed

New links have been installed in the everything else box on the right.

Update Tomato Outbreak - The Emergency Email & Wireless Network .......... www. EmergencyEmail.ORG ........ NewsEmergency.com

Update Tomato Outbreak - The Emergency Email & Wireless Network .......... www. EmergencyEmail.ORG ........ NewsEmergency.com: "June 10, 2008 11:00 PM: The Food and Drug Administration has expanded its warning to consumers nationwide that a salmonellosis outbreak has been linked to consumption of certain raw, red tomatoes."

Information Statement

Information Statement: M 5.1 085 SE AMCHITKA, AK. 1112Z JUN 11: Tsunami NOT expected

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Local News - Oregon Coast Online Magazine - Coast Impressions

Local News - Oregon Coast Online Magazine - Coast Impressions: "John Reed, the Lincoln County Veterans Services officer was recently told by the assistant director of the VA medical center that there will be several new civilian outpatient clinics throughout the state. John learned that the federally qualified health clinic in Lincoln City had been approached to have a VA physician. This could be put in place as soon January."

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Metal thefts drain farmers' resources | StatesmanJournal.com | Statesman Journal

Metal thefts drain farmers' resources | StatesmanJournal.com | Statesman Journal: "The growing number of thefts from irrigation machines have put leaders in law enforcement and agriculture on high alert.

'In the agriculture community, the copper wiring from the irrigation systems has been the prime target over the last few months,' said Marion County Sheriff's Lt. Bob Stai."

Revolutionary Swimsuit Built For Speed, Speedo's New Breakthrough Suit So Fast It's Breaking Records And Spurring Lawsuits - CBS News

Revolutionary Swimsuit Built For Speed, Speedo's New Breakthrough Suit So Fast It's Breaking Records And Spurring Lawsuits - CBS News

Military Supercomputer Surpasses Petaflop Milestone - NYTimes.com

Military Supercomputer Surpasses Petaflop Milestone - NYTimes.com: "if all six billion people on earth used hand calculators and performed calculations 24 hours a day and seven days a week, it would take them 46 years to do what the Roadrunner can in one day."

Monday, June 09, 2008

Both the staff and Volunteers of Newport Fire Department wish to extend their condolences to the McCready family, and the Longview Hills family too. This is a great loss to all, Coach was an inspiration and motivator to all he came in contact with. We consider ourselves fortunate and take solace in the fact that we had the opportunity to cross paths with such a warm and caring person.
With Sympathy



Toby Cole
Assistant Chief
245 NW 10th St
Newport, OR 97365