Now residents of the Midwest are suffering from the effects of Ike. They are facing blackouts and flooded homes, and more than 2 million people could be affected.The death toll has now risen to at least 39 in 10...
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Before humans arrived on the scene nearly 100,000 years ago, the earth experienced climatic changes at somewhat regular intervals. Ice sheets expanded and melted, droughts and floods ravaged...
The Swiss daredevil who is attempting to be the first man to fly across the channel in a single-wing jet-propelled pack will make another attempt today, after yesterday's flight had to be cancelled because of weather...
The high tech world of drugs.Stealth mostly sub surface boats used to increase drug trade. "The capture of two cocaine-laden semi-submarines in the past week has highlighted the increasing use of the vessels, which...
Upcoming Event For The Eastern Seaboard: Disturbed Frontal Structure And Possible Landfall Of Tropical Cyclone (Kyle)The potential exists for a complex heavy rainfall and strong wind event along the Eastern Seaboard...
In order to save on really expensive fuel, train drivers in the UK are being told to turn off their engines when going downhill.The cost of diesel is rising, so companies need to do something to save money." "We have...
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The devastation wrought by Hurricane Ike is being felt across the Midwest, as more than 3 million homes and businesses are without power. Depending on their location, reconnection times could range from days to...
After the storm had passed, rescue operations to reach those affected by Hurricane Ike finally began on Monday to survey the damage and evacuate survivors. "More than two days after Hurricane Ike slammed the Gulf...
"HOUSTON, Texas (CNN) -- Federal supplies of food and water will be available to Houstonians affected by Hurricane Ike on Monday, an official said Sunday after Houston's mayor voiced concern about the aid. ...
"A massive Hurricane Ike menaced the darkened Texas coast early Saturday, ensuring a sleepless night for thousands who huddled and waited to find out if a gamble to face the storm head-on could cost them their lives.Before the eye even crossed land, the first bands were...
A recent post indicates that as many as 37,000 people may require rescue as Hurricane Ike pummels the Bolivar Peninsula, Galveston Bay, and the Texas Coast. For ongoing, real-time coverage of this story, please visit...
"The sail training vessel Asgard II has sunk 20 miles off the coast of France in the Bay of Biscay. The ship was lost at 8.25am local time (7.25am Irish time) 20 nautical miles from the French coast, southwest of Belle-Île-en-Mer. Asgard II had earlier been abandoned after...
Thousands of people have fled the coastal areas of the United States today as Hurricane Ike continues to gather strength on its way to Texas.One of our staff members has been evacuated and he is currently staying at...
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This is a companion piece to the previously posted - 7 Years left to avoid Global Climate Catastrophe"Northeast and Northwest Passages Both Free of Ice By Christoph Seidler For the first time ever, both the...