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Fargo residents defiant in face of flood

The Red River floods properties Wednesday in the area of Wild Rice, N.D., south of Fargo. The white ribbon that runs through the photo is the snow- and ice-covered river channel.Mac Butler believes he’ll beat the bloated Red River and save his home again this year. But a canoe and kayak are tied up outside his house just in case he's wrong.




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 cyclone damage overwhelming, leader says
A powerful cyclone destroyed more than half the houses in many villages in northern Fiji, but only one death has been reported, officials said Thursday.

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.




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.








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Genes linked to ulcerative colitis identified
A study of the human genome has now identified genes linked to ulcerative colitis, offering clues as to what causes the condition and potential avenues for new therapies to treat the disease.

Chemists influence stem-cell development with geometry
Scientists have successfully used geometrically patterned surfaces to influence the development of stem cells. The new approach is a departure from that of many stem-cell biologists, who focus instead on uncovering the role of proteins in controlling the fate of stem cells.

Computer scientists create a multilingual search engine
Researchers have developed a multilingual search engine to query a contents repository written in Interlingua using questions formulated in any language. The search engine returns a precise answer in the language in which the question was formulated.

Media reports may paint overly optimistic view of cancer
Newspaper and magazine reports about cancer appear more likely to discuss aggressive treatment and survival than death, treatment failure or adverse events, and almost none mention end-of-life palliative or hospice care, according to a report.

Garden State: Many New Jerseyans Still Without Power

Hundreds of people are still without electricity days after a weekend storm pounded New Jersey with heavy rain and high winds.



It's a beautiful day; don't let it get away - Boston Globe

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It's a beautiful day; don't let it get away
Boston Globe
“It's basically going to give us a very mild weather regime right through Saturday into some of Sunday,” said Charlie Foley, a meteorologist at the National ...
Rising river keeps them guessing in St. PaulPioneer Press
Receding threat: Weather service lowers crest prediction for riverLouisville Courier-Journal
River crest expected at 18.6 feet, which is 3.6 feet above flood stageHastings Star Gazette
Shakopee Valley News -In-Forum -Waukegan News Sun
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Local Weather: Antarctica Connections - Washington Post (blog)

Washington Post (blog)

Local Weather: Antarctica Connections
Washington Post (blog)
CWG's Ann Posegate has been reporting on weather, climate and environmental research based on her recent National Science Foundation-sponsored visit to ...



Significant amount of inappropriate CT and MRI referrals from primary care physicians, study finds
A large academic medical center has found that a significant percentage of outpatient referrals they receive from primary care physicians for computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging studies are inappropriate (based upon evidence-based appropriateness criteria developed by a radiology benefits management company), according to a new study.

Switch mechanism for controlling traffic in cells discovered
Scientists have identified a mechanism that switches on an extremely important process for the proper functioning and survival of our bodys cells. Specifically, the fast-track transportation pathway of "cargo" to and from the surface of the cell.

Mother is more essential to orphans than breadwinner father, research suggests
The role of a mother in African families is even more essential to the well-being of a child than the role played by the breadwinner father, according to a new study.

Weather service pegs Grand Forks crest - Worthington Daily Globe

Fresno Bee

Weather service pegs Grand Forks crest
Worthington Daily Globe
AP - GRAND FORKS, ND The National Weather Service is predicting a Red River crest in Grand Forks at between 47 and 49 feet, between Monday and Wednesday. ...
Clarification: No crest prediction for GF-EGFGrand Forks Herald

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FLOOD UPDATE: Red River passes 33 feet, crest still predicted at 38 feet - In-Forum

CBS News

FLOOD UPDATE: Red River passes 33 feet, crest still predicted at 38 feet
In-Forum
FARGO – The Red River at Fargo rose above 33 feet overnight and is still predicted to crest at about 38 feet on Sunday, according to the National Weather ...
Some Fargo residents refuse to move despite floodsThe Associated Press
Fargo rushes to put sandbags in place as flood waters riseCNN (blog)
Fargo's Red in 'Major' Flood as Midwest Rivers RiseBusinessWeek
FOXNews -New York Times -Christian Science Monitor
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Rising river keeps them guessing in St. Paul - Pioneer Press

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Rising river keeps them guessing in St. Paul
Pioneer Press
St. Paul officials conveyed a "sense of urgency" Wednesday after weather officials predicted a faster and steeper rise of the Mississippi ...
Receding threat: Weather service lowers crest prediction for riverLouisville Courier-Journal
Minnesota River expected to hit flood stage today in ShakopeeShakopee Valley News
Flood warnings remain as rivers recedeWaukegan News Sun
WQOW TV News 18 -Savage Pacer -FOX 9 News
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FLOOD UPDATE: Walaker: 'We're not through this yet' as Red River rises and ... - In-Forum

CNN International

FLOOD UPDATE: Walaker: 'We're not through this yet' as Red River rises and ...
In-Forum
The National Weather Service forecasts the Red to reach 38 feet by early Sunday afternoon. While the mood at this morning's daily flood briefing was upbeat, ...
Some Fargo residents refuse to move despite floodsThe Associated Press
Fargo rushes to put sandbags in place as flood waters riseCNN (blog)
Fargo's Red in 'Major' Flood as Midwest Rivers RiseBusinessWeek
FOXNews -New York Times -Christian Science Monitor
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US GAS:Futures Slip Ahead Of Storage Data On Mild Weather View - Wall Street Journal

US GAS:Futures Slip Ahead Of Storage Data On Mild Weather View
Wall Street Journal
Meteorologists with the private forecasting firm Commodity Weather Group see above-normal temperatures across the Midwest and Northeast from March 28 to ...
Natural Gas Drops to Five-Month Low as Stockpile Surplus GainsBusinessWeek

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AZ Weather: Sunny & warm, but cooler tomorrow! - KPNX-12

AZ Weather: Sunny & warm, but cooler tomorrow!
KPNX-12
18, 2010 06:13 AM It's going to be another warm day in Arizona as strong high pressure remains in control of our weather. Plenty of sunshine and above ...
Weather outlook: continued warmRichmond Times Dispatch
Winter Weather Marks Start Of SpringKTUL
Spring-like weather settles over Texas WednesdayHouston Chronicle
Hartford Courant -FOX CT -The Salinas Californian
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Say It Ain't Snow; Winter Isn't Over Yet - AOL News

Say It Ain't Snow; Winter Isn't Over Yet
AOL News
The weather, however, is about to issue a reminder that the calendar says March, not May. A major change to stormier, colder, and in some cases, ...
The nation's weatherThe Associated Press
Weather Report: Mostly Dry In The Midwest, Rain In The SouthCattleNetwork.com
Strong Thunderstorms May Fire Friday, This WeekendAccuWeather.com (blog)

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Thursdays forecast: Rockies, Plains brace for winter storm
After a brief stint of fairly quiet weather activity over most of the West, a new patch of active weather will move into the ...




Flood Threats Loom, Residents - FOX 9 News

Boston Globe

Flood Threats Loom, Residents
FOX 9 News
The National Weather Service expects it to rise over flood stage -- which is 14 feet -- by early Saturday. The Crow River near the Delano area is expected ...
Fargo rushes to put sandbags in place as flood waters riseCNN (blog)
Fargo's Red in 'Major' Flood as Midwest Rivers RiseBusinessWeek
Some Fargo residents refuse to move despite floodsThe Associated Press
FOXNews -Christian Science Monitor -New York Times
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Cloudy skies, warmer weather today - Orlando Sentinel

Cloudy skies, warmer weather today
Orlando Sentinel
The National Weather Service in Melbourne shows a 20 percent chance of rain today. The high today will be near 68 with calm winds and mostly cloudy skies. ...
Cooler weather to return FridayWausau Daily Herald
Weather: mostly cloudy, high 61Rome News Tribune
Columbus weather: Slight chance of showers, high near 63Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
Wisconsin Rapids Tribune -Port Huron Times Herald -Pittsburg Morning Sun
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18/03/2010 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.

18/03/2010 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.

18/03/2010 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.

18/03/2010 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.

18/03/2010 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.

18/03/2010 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.

18/03/2010 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.

18/03/2010 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.

18/03/2010 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.

18/03/2010 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.

18/03/2010 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.

18/03/2010 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.

18/03/2010 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.

18/03/2010 Interactive Weather Pages
Make your weather page come alive as your users receive up-to-date weather information through an interactive map.

18/03/2010 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.

18/03/2010 First Integrated Center in South America, dedicated to mountain engineering and environmental technology.


18/03/2010 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.

18/03/2010 A better way to control Dust and Odor
Dust Boss: The leader in dust control solutions for the demolition & construction industries.

18/03/2010 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.

18/03/2010 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.