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Solar Energy: The energy producing and saving home is very doable
This informative, helpful article, "The energy producing and saving home," is written by Ben Cuker, professor of marine and environmental science at Hampton University in Hampton, Va. His solar-powered home is on tour Oct. 1-2 for the Hampton Roads...Tags: Natural Resources, Hampton Roads, Rivers, Petroleum Industry, Arts and Culture
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Snowmobiler is grateful after life came crashing down
When Forrest Ericksen's relatives spoke about his snowmobile accident, they would say "Dr. Watson this, Dr. Watson that."
Ericksen, 18, had been in a coma and could not remember the physician who led the surgical team that saved his life. But he wanted...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Disasters and Accidents, Health and Medical Professionals, Urbana (Champaign, Illinois), Injuries and Wounds
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UW awarded $2M grant to study earthquake early warning system
Three West Coast universities, including the University of Washington, were awarded $2 million each in grants Tuesday to create a prototype earthquake early warning system for the Pacific Coast. The grant by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation of Palo...Tags: Science, Education, Financial Aid, Colleges and Universities, Natural Disasters
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See the entire 2011 hurricane season - in 4.5 minutes
Sun SentinelWant to see the entire 2011 hurricane season - and all 19 of its storms - in 4.5 minutes? Check out the attached video, furnished by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Thanks to satellite imagery, it shows how the clouds seem to boil...Tags: Hurricanes, Hurricane Irene (2011), Natural Disasters
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One injured following train, snow plow accident in Hendricks Co.
One man was injured after an accident involving a train and a snow plow in Hendricks County Wednesday morning.
Police said a snow plow was traveling northbound on County Road 151, west of Lizton, Ind.
The train conductor said the snow plow driver...Tags: Transportation Accidents, Railway Accidents
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(VIDEO) 2011 hurricane season in 4.5 minutes
Source: NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)The 2011 Atlantic hurricane season officially ends Wednesday, having produced a total of 19 tropical storms of which 7 became hurricanes, including 3 major hurricanes. This level of activity matched NOAA’s predictions and continues the trend of...Tags: Hurricanes, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Satellite Technology, Disasters and Accidents, FEMA
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Low on fuel, medical plane crashes near Riverwoods, killing 3
Tribune reportersBefore his small plane dropped from the sky, the pilot transporting a medical patient to the Chicago area radioed that he was low on fuel. The twin-engine Piper Navajo crashed in north suburban Riverwoods late Monday night, killing the pilot and an...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Weather Warnings, Economy, Business and Finance, Palm Beach (Palm Beach, Florida), Companies and Corporations
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Busy season for hurricane specialists - and it's not over
Sun SentinelAs today is the last day of the 2011 storm season, you might think all the hurricane specialists, forecasters and other support personnel at the National Hurricane Center can exhale. But, no. For starters, forecasters still are tracking a blob in...Tags: Hurricanes, Dan Brown , Natural Disasters, Weather, Tropical Weather
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Officials listened, acted to improve life in county
Sometimes positive things happen even though you don't expect it. Too often citizens get apathetic because they don't believe our politicians and officials will act on their behalf. I am happy to report Del. Guy Guzzone, County Executive Ken Ulman and...Tags: Ken Ulman, Natural Disasters
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American Red Cross trains volunteers to help families after disasters
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsA local volunteer, David Schreiner, with the American Red Cross, is heading to Minot, North Dakota Thursday to help with the recovery effort from this summer’s heavy flooding. The American Red Cross – Midway Chapter says some families are...Tags: North Dakota, Charity, Social Issues, Joplin Tornado (2011), Disasters and Accidents
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Extreme weather likely to decrease corn, soybean production
The spring's heavy rains and the summer's dry heat are being blamed for production problems Central Indiana farmers are facing as harvest time nears.
According to industry experts, farmers won't be able to produce as much corn and soybeans as they...Tags: Disasters and Accidents, Indiana, Natural Disasters, Consumers
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