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Forecast: Flood risk for third of U.S.

The National Weather Service produced this map of the risk of flooding this spring.More than a third of the contiguous United States faces a high or above average flood risk this spring, the National Weather Service says.




1 million sandbags prepped for Fargo flood

Volunteers fill sandbags with the help of a machine at "Sandbag Central," a warehouse in Fargo, N.D. The machine can fill up to 5,000 bags in an hour.North Dakota and Minnesota residents along the Red River are in flood-fighting mode, filling sandbags as contractors build clay dikes to help protect homes.




Northeast slowly dries out from storm

March 16: The estimated half a million people who lost power during the recent storm are slowly getting it back. NBC’s Ron Allen reports from the banks of the Passaic River in New Jersey.  (Nightly News)The powerful nor'easter had moved out at sea, but flooding lingered Tuesday in many Northeast communities.




Power grid hit hard by Northeast storm

A city worker wades through downtown Peabody, Mass., on Monday, after measuring floodwater depth. A three-day rainstorm that caused flooding and ripped trees out of the soaking wet ground was among the most devastating ever to the electrical grid in some parts of the Northeast.




Video: A national look at the next 3 days

Three-day forecast for the entire US, updated each morning and afternoon. (Other)Three-day forecast for the entire US, updated each morning and afternoon. (Other)




Fiji declares state of emergency for cyclone aid
Australian and New Zealand air force planes began airlifting emergency supplies Wednesday to cyclone-battered Fiji, where a state of emergency has been declared and troops ordered to launch relief operations in northern regions hit by a powerful cyclone that forced thousands of people to flee into shelters.





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North Dakota Residents Get Another Day to Prepare for Massive Flood - FOXNews

CBS News

North Dakota Residents Get Another Day to Prepare for Massive Flood
FOXNews
FARGO, ND -- Residents racing to protect homes near the fast-rising Red River got a reprieve when the National Weather Service pushed back its forecast for ...
Crest pushed back to SundayWXOW.com
Waiting on the rivers' worstMinneapolis Star Tribune
Lesson learned: More buy flood insurance after '09The Associated Press
CNN -msnbc.com -WKBT
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Feds: Valley farmers to get more water

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar says a series of drenching storms has freed up more water for parched farms and cities throughout California.



Spring-like weather settles over Texas Wednesday - Houston Chronicle

Spring-like weather settles over Texas Wednesday
Houston Chronicle
... until Saturday but Wednesday will offer a solid example of what the season has to offer Texas weather-wise, according to the National Weather Service. ...
Arizona Weather: Big warm up in the forecast!KPNX-12
Dry weather, Spring on the wayNorwich Bulletin
Valley weather is starting to heat upThe Desert Sun
Whittier Daily News -Arizona Republic -Hartford Courant
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Jupiters spot seen glowing: Scientists get first look at weather inside the solar systems biggest storm
New ground-breaking thermal images obtained with ESOs Very Large Telescope and other powerful ground-based telescopes show swirls of warmer air and cooler regions never seen before within Jupiters Great Red Spot, enabling scientists to make the first detailed interior weather map of the giant storm system linking its temperature, winds, pressure and composition with its color.

Catastrophic flooding may be more predictable with new models
Researchers have created a miniature river delta that replicates flooding patterns seen in natural rivers, resulting in a mathematical model capable of aiding in the prediction of the next catastrophic flood.

Students prepare for severe weather - WLFI.com

WLFI.com

Students prepare for severe weather
WLFI.com
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - Schools across the state are preparing for state-wide tornado drills scheduled for Wednesday as part of Severe Weather Preparedness ...
Communities Ready Sirens For Severe Weather TestWRTV Indianapolis
Jennings County Officials Preparing for Severe WeatherNewsTalk 1010 WCSI
Indiana Weather Preparedness Week informationBrazil Times (blog)
Indiana's NewsCenter -Fox 59 -NewsTalk 1010 WCSI
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Bad Weather Causes 16-Hour Flight From Los Angeles to New York - FOXNews

The Canadian Press

Bad Weather Causes 16-Hour Flight From Los Angeles to New York
FOXNews
At one point, food supplies aboard the plane were so low that Pringles chips had to be rationed: four chips apiece, furious passengers told The Post. ...
LAX To JFK Virgin America Flight Took 16 hoursNewsOXY
LA to NY Flight Turns Into 16-Hour ChaosNBC New York
LAX To JFK (Video) 16 Hour Delay; Pringles RationedPost Chronicle

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Communities Ready Sirens For Severe Weather Test - WRTV Indianapolis

Brazil Times (blog)

Communities Ready Sirens For Severe Weather Test
WRTV Indianapolis
As part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week, there will be a statewide test of tornado sirens and other communications systems on Wednesday morning and ...
Jennings County Officials Preparing for Severe WeatherNewsTalk 1010 WCSI
CP parade bumps weather siren testGary Post Tribune
Indiana Weather Preparedness Week informationBrazil Times (blog)
Indiana's NewsCenter -Fox 59 -NewsTalk 1010 WCSI
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Keeping up with the neighbors speeds vaccine use
Researchers have conducted an analysis of worldwide use of Haemophilus influenza Type b vaccine (Hib) to determine what factors influenced a nations adoption of the vaccine. The study found that a nations eligibility for support from the Global Alliance for Vaccine and Immunization and whether a countrys neighbors used the vaccine were major influencing factors in addition to price of the vaccine.

New hormone treatment shows potential to reverse infertility
Twice weekly injections of the hormone kisspeptin may provide a new treatment to restore fertility in some women. The findings show that twice-weekly injections of kisspeptin can lead to increases in the levels of sex hormones, which control the menstrual cycle. This is the first study to show this effect can be maintained over the long term and it may lead to new therapies for women whose infertility is due to low sex hormone levels.

UV exposure has increased over the last 30 years, but stabilized since the mid-1990s
NASA scientists analyzing 30 years of satellite data have found that the amount of ultraviolet radiation reaching Earths surface has increased markedly over the last three decades. Most of the increase has occurred in the mid-and-high latitudes, and theres been little or no increase in tropical regions.

An express-lane for the Internet
The Internet is expected to be inundated in the future with billions of gigabytes (or exabytes) of data as high-definition video and other bandwidth-busting downloads become the norm. The cost of upgrading the Internet for this so-called "exaflood" could make Web connections too expensive for most consumers. Internet service providers may be able to keep prices down by opening up an express-lane for large data hauls.

Thousands of potholes filled in VDOT pothole blitz

Virginia Department of Transportation crews have patched, repaired or filled more than 43,000 potholes since March 1, the first day of its pothole blitz.



Crest pushed back to Sunday - WXOW.com

CBC.ca

Crest pushed back to Sunday
WXOW.com
AP - March 16, 2010 4:14 PM ET FARGO, ND (AP) - The National Weather Service has pushed back the expected crest of the Red River in the Fargo and Moorhead, ...
Northern Plains brace for flooding; power still out in NortheastCNN
Lesson learned: More buy flood insurance after '09The Associated Press
FLOOD UPDATE: Red crests in Wahpeton-Breckenridge, expected to rise again to ...In-Forum
WKBT -Newsday (subscription) -BusinessWeek
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US GAS: Futures End Lower On Mild Weather, Production Outlook - NASDAQ

US GAS: Futures End Lower On Mild Weather, Production Outlook
NASDAQ
HOUSTON -(Dow Jones)- Natural gas futures ended lower Tuesday on expectations for both mild weather and an increase in natural gas ...
Natural Gas Falls as Cold Weather Eases, Leaving Ample SuppliesBusinessWeek
US GAS: Futures Slip On Forecasts For Mild WeatherWall Street Journal
US GAS: Futures End Nearly Flat On Bargain-Buying, WeatherCattleNetwork.com
Wall Street Journal
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Flood Safety Awareness Week - WCTV

UTSA Today

Flood Safety Awareness Week
WCTV
Severe weather over the past year has caused extensive flooding in and around Leon County, so it is especially important for citizens to be prepared for the ...
Flood Awareness Week: Turn around, Don't drownWKYC-TV
Is your home ready for a flood?NSBNEWS.net
Flood Awareness WeekWBNG-TV
KKCO-TV -Holmes County Times Advertiser
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Surgeons use neck muscle, surrounding tissue as lip implant
Augmenting the lips with grafts of muscle and connective tissue from the neck appears to result in improved appearance for at least two years, according to a new report.

Monkeys choose variety for varietys sake
Given a choice between spending a token to get their absolute favorite food or spending it to have a choice from a buffet of options, capuchin monkeys will opt for variety.

NOAA warns of big floods after fierce winter - Reuters

TopNews United States

NOAA warns of big floods after fierce winter
Reuters
"Weather could always be a bullish factor. (But) once we get the crop in there, there will be this relaxation of the weather premium," said Dan Basse, ...
US Weather Service Warns of Major Flooding in MidwestCRIENGLISH.com
Midwest Braces for FloodsWall Street Journal
'Historic Flooding' Possible in US, NOAA SaysBusinessWeek
The Associated Press -KOLD-TV -NOAA
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Red River floodwaters rise in northern US Plains - Reuters Canada

CNN

Red River floodwaters rise in northern US Plains
Reuters Canada
The Weather Service still forecasts the crest to be 37-39 feet in Fargo. "Obviously, this is all coming in very quickly, so (the delay) gives folks just a ...
Northern Plains brace for flooding; power still out in NortheastCNN
Lesson learned: More buy flood insurance after '09The Associated Press
FLOOD UPDATE: Red crests in Wahpeton, but expected to rise again by ThursdayIn-Forum
WKBT -Newsday (subscription) -BusinessWeek
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Telemet - News


17/03/2010 Chapa Verde Ski Area acquires its first PB300
We want to congratulate Chapa Verde Ski Area, located in the Rancagua region from Chile, for acquiring their first PistenBully model PB300.

17/03/2010 The Municipality of Zapallar, V Region, Acquires a New BeachTech 2000S
This new unit BT 2000S, acquired through the process of a public tender, was already delivered to the Municipality of Zapallar (Chile’s Fifth Region) for its immediate use during the summer season 2009-10.

17/03/2010 Kodiak Northwest Snow-blower for DGAC from Chile
During September 2009, as a result of having won a public tender, Telemet Sudamerica delivered two Kodiak Northwest snowblowers to the Civil Aeronautics Agency of Chile.

17/03/2010 The most cost-effective vehicle in its class!
Its amazing climbing capability, high work rate and extremely comfortable driver’s cab make the Formatic 350 a solid vehicle for slope preparation.

17/03/2010 The first PB100 Arrives to Chile
Telemet Sudamércia S.A. y Cía. Ltda. announces today the arrival of the first PistenBully 100 to Chile for Anglo American Sur, S.A. operations in Santiago, Chile.

17/03/2010 Codelco La Andina and Anglo Disputada Purchase The First 4-PB600 Polar For Chile
Two of the biggest mining operations in Chile have placed an order for four (4) PB600 Polar snowgroomers, "Mining Edition", for their high mountain operations.

17/03/2010 Portillo has acquired the first PB400W in Chile
Portillo Ski area from Santiago, Chile has acquired from Telemet Sudamerica a brand new PistenBully 400W model 2009. This is the first acquisition in its type for Chile.

17/03/2010 New Pisten Bully 400
Technically top of its class. Extremely easy and comfortable to operate. Absolute precision. The PistenBully 400 possesses all the features which are essential for work on the roofs of the world.

17/03/2010 Expansion of the PistenBully family
Snow groomers by the Formatic brand are amongst the pioneers of vehicles designed to operate on snow. The Formatic brand belongs to Kässbohrer Geländefahrzeug AG since 2008.

17/03/2010 New acquisitions of PistenBully's equipment from Chilean Ski Areas
El Colorado, La Parva and Valle Nevado Ski Areas from Santiago - Chile, have acquired from Telemet Sudamerica three new PistenBully models year 2008.

17/03/2010 Valle Nevado continues to expand its fleet acquiring a PB 200 Park Bully model 2008
The Ski Area Valle Nevado from Santiago, Chile, has acquired from Telemet Sudamérica a new PistenBully 200 Park Bully, model 2008.

17/03/2010 Ski La Parva increases its snow-grooming fleet acquiring a PB 200 Park Bully year 2008
La Parva Ski Area from Santiago, Chile, has acquired from Telemet Sudamérica a new PistenBully 200 Park Bully of 2008 edition.

17/03/2010 El Colorado Ski Area Acquires a PB 300W-2008
The Ski Area El Colorado from Santiago, Chile, has acquired from Telemet Sudamerica a new PistenBully 300W of 2008 collection to be delivered for use at this coming winter season 2008.

17/03/2010 Interactive Weather Pages
Make your weather page come alive as your users receive up-to-date weather information through an interactive map.

17/03/2010 Latitude 42° north air assault
On March 1 and 2, 2008 took place the fourth edition of "Latitude 42 North Air Assault" organized by Telemet, Inc. at his partner’s facilities Hunter Mountain Ski Bowl.

17/03/2010 First Integrated Center in South America, dedicated to mountain engineering and environmental technology.


17/03/2010 Valle Nevado Acquires a
PB 300W-2007, for immediate delivery
Valle Nevado Ski Area from Santiago, Chile has bought from Top Service by Telemet a new Pisten Bully 300 W, year 2007, with immediate delivery to be used this winter season.

17/03/2010 A better way to control Dust and Odor
Dust Boss: The leader in dust control solutions for the demolition & construction industries.

17/03/2010 Hosted Weather Solution®
A tool that allows you to provide to your visitors the most up-to-date weather information, graphics and videos without having to worry about maintain your weather segment.

17/03/2010 Digital Signage
AccuWeather® by Telemet, Inc. delivers the best-looking weather graphics and the most accurate weather data to digital signage companies to enhance the value of their presentation.