Vendor makes Metro stop his office Sep 24, 2009
Henderson, a D.C. native, works year round at the Metro, except in extreme cold or rain. His flowers, which come from Ecuador via a supplier based in Florida, don't take well to sub-freezing temperatures. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Ozone hole smaller in 2009 than 2008: WMO Sep 17, 2009
Its depletion is caused by extreme cold at high altitude and a particular type of pollution, from chemicals often used in refrigeration, some plastic foams, or aerosol sprays, which have accumulated in the atmosphere. Most of these chemicals, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), are being phased out under the 1987 Montreal Protocol, but they linger in the atmosphere for many years. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Future of Nikiski LNG plant in limbo over gas supplies Sep 16, 2009
In times of need, such as during the most extreme cold weather, gas can be diverted from the plant to the regional utilities. In addition, Enstar Natural Gas Co., the main Southcentral gas utility, has been discussing with the LNG plant owners the possibility of installing equipment at the plant that converts liquefied natural gas stored at Nikiski back into a gaseous form to increase gas supply during peak demand. (Anchorage Daily News)
A life they can face Sep 7, 2009
One of the procedures undertaken was cryosurgery, a technique where extreme cold (below -160C) was used to destroy tumours. After the tumours were removed, both had to undergo plastic surgery to reconstruct parts of their faces. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
How to Make Bread the Really Old Fashioned Way Sep 1, 2009
Extreme cold has the same effect. Your starter could be fine one day and dead a few days later. (Fox News)
Sky-watcher Beware: Mars Email a "Spectacular" Hoax Aug 27, 2009
"In turn, this would make our planet's climate radically different from what we know, with extreme cold and hot weather, making for very complicated living conditions not exactly hospitable for higher life forms.". LATEST NEWS VIDEOS. (National Geographic)
Musk ox calves more cold-resistant than thought Aug 25, 2009
A new study in which infrared sensors were aimed at browsing Alaska musk oxen has found that calves conserve heat almost as well as adults, a finding that runs contrary to a longstanding assumption among scientists that young animals should be more vulnerable in extreme cold. Something else must be responsible for high death rates among calves, scientists say. (Anchorage Daily News)
USDA Designates 29 Wisconsin Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas (2) Aug 23, 2009
Additionally, USDA designated Barron, Lafayette, Polk and St. Croix counties as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by the combined effects of winterkill, freezing rain and extreme cold that occurred from Dec. 15, 2007, through May 15, 2008. Farm operators in Burnett, Chippewa, Dunn, Grant, Green, Iowa, Pierce, Rusk, Sawyer and Washburn counties also qualify for natural disaster benefits because their counties are contiguous. (Agri-View, WI)
Study: Young Arctic muskoxen better at keeping warm than scientists thought Aug 21, 2009
A new study finds that young muskoxen conserve heat almost as well as adults, a finding that runs contrary to a longstanding assumption among scientists that young animals should be more vulnerable in extreme cold. The study, by biologist Adam Munn from the University of Sydney, Australia, will be published in the forthcoming issue of Physiological and Biochemical Zoology. (EurekAlert!)
Sherpa gets job training on McKinley Aug 17, 2009
Some of the bodies of people who have died on Everest are within sight of the climbing routes, remarkably preserved in the extreme cold. PhuNuru said it would be better to get the bodies off the mountain, but Heil said removal is not always possible. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Lawmakers' Global-Warming Trip Hit Tourist Hot Spots; 'Snorkeling at Great Barrier Reef'... Aug 9, 2009
The next day, Jan. 1, 2008, preparing for their South Pole trip, the lawmakers were provided clothing for extreme cold weather, including thermal underwear, according to the National Science Foundation. View Full Image. (The Drudge Report)
Eldredge shares memories of Chosin Reservoir Aug 6, 2009
Even so, no number of New England winters could have prepared Eldredge for such extreme cold. We had people in our company from Tennessee and down south, he said. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
3rd base at Antarctica: India to join elite club Aug 6, 2009
Experiments in extreme cold climates as in the polar region have contributed immensely to scientific developments. India was admitted to the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR), an international body that coordinates scientific activities in the region, on Oct 1, 1984. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Beetle-killed trees primed to fuel fires Jul 28, 2009
A wrote on Jul 26, 2009 3:51 PM:" Well said Observant, I would like to add that the two things that will kill the beetles are extreme cold or fire. The harsh winters we used to have kept the beetles under control (it takes a couple of weeks of 30 to 40 below temps to kill the beetles). The mild winters, 10+years of drought, overcrowded forests, and fire suppression have all led to the beetle-killed tree crises we have.Roger1,Haven't been in Montana long? Or just a memory problem? Our winters are... (Missoulian, MT)
Plus: See the real Hawaii from a camper van Jul 27, 2009
Instead, I stocked it with food from a Hilo market, spending $50 for three days' worth of meals that did not require elaborate preparation or extreme cold. (I was using a cooler as my fridge. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Extreme cold spell hits Argentina Jul 23, 2009
An extreme cold spell hit Argentina on Wednesday, bringing snowfalls in some provinces of the country and greatly lowering down the temprature. (Xinhua/Juan Vittori). (Xinhuanet, China)
Allen resident competing for free trip to Antarctica Jul 20, 2009
Originally from upstate New York, Mezeul is undeterred about the extreme cold he ll face if he wins the contest. It ll definitely be a great escape from the heat, he said with a chuckle. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Preserving the moon suits Jul 19, 2009
Today's suits have interlockable pieces so that none of the astronaut's skin is exposed to space, while multiple layers help protect the astronaut from extreme cold and heat. It is waterproof, fire-resistant and also made of the same material as bullet-proof vests. (iAfrica.com)
For Eggheads, grilling is a way of life Jul 13, 2009
"Extreme cold isn't an issue as long as you dress warm," Frey said. "I have and will continue to cook out every day if possible.". (CNN -- Law)
Children die in harsh Peru winter Jul 13, 2009
The extreme cold, which has brought snow, hail, freezing temperatures and strong winds, has killed more children than recorded annually for the past four years ... Children, who are often malnourished, are more vulnerable to the extreme cold. (BBC News -- Americas)
Indian defense spices things up Jul 8, 2009
The bhut jolokia is also expected to help soldiers combat extreme cold in high altitude terrain. It raises body temperature and is likely to become a part of their diet to help them keep warm. (Asia Times Online)
Zoning commission considers livestock ordinance Jun 29, 2009
Cattle are kept in pens during breeding and calving and sometimes during extreme cold. Dan Holben, who owns 40 acres of land in rural northern Lawrence County, keeps some horses, roping steers and 4-H calves on his place. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
County P&Z offering new regulations on livestock operations Jun 26, 2009
Cattle are kept in pens during breeding and calving and sometimes during extreme cold. Dan Holben, who owns 40 acres of land in rural northern Lawrence County, keeps some horses, roping steers and 4-H calves on his home place. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
52,581 turkeys harvested in spring hunt Jun 25, 2009
Game ecologist Scott Hull said the figures indicate the turkey population is strong, stable and resilient despite recent weather problems that have included flooding, deep snow and extreme cold. The DNR says it sold about 18,000 turkey permits for the spring hunt about 9,000 more than a year ago. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
One soul’s journey to heaven Jun 22, 2009
Xiong s body wore sandals made of woven hay so her soul could traverse treacherous landscapes of very hot rocks, thorns, a red-hot river, a valley of worms with thorny fur and a place of extreme cold, according to Hmong beliefs. The special sandals would protect her better than modern footwear, the Hmong believe, because rubber-soled shoes would melt away in the extreme temperatures. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Phobias From A to Z Jun 21, 2009
extreme cold crystallophobia. crystals, glass cyclophobia. (Time.com)
Count of walruses vexes scientists Jun 19, 2009
Biologists rely on aircraft that must fly in extreme cold, often at low altitudes in low light or darkness far from airports that could provide safe landings if the aircraft gets into trouble. More from msnbc. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Mom & Pop Whitman track down unicorns of the sea Jun 16, 2009
Calves are born husky because of the extreme cold, about one-third the size of the twelve-foot, 2,000 pound mothers. Narwhals are about 50 per cent body fat while other whales are closer to 20 to 30 per cent. Narwhals are incredibly deep divers, fond of bottom-dwelling prey like Greenland halibut. (Weymouth News, MA)
Ask the bird folks: The chickadees of North America Jun 16, 2009
However, the boreal chickadee is probably a bit tougher when it comes dealing with extreme cold. A researcher reported finding dead black-caps after a winter s night had dipped to fifty below zero, but found no dead boreals. (Upper Cape Codder, MA)
Harry Winston Diamond Corporation Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2010 Results Jun 4, 2009
These risks include the inability to operate or to operate efficiently during periods of extreme cold, the unavailability of materials and equipment, and increased transportation costs due to the late opening and/or early closure of the winter road. Such factors can add to the cost of mine development, production and operation and/or impair production and mining activities, thereby affecting the Company's profitability. (Canada Newswire)
Obama's proposed cuts threaten people he vowed to help Jun 4, 2009
The Denali Commission and Village Safe Water contend with a unique physical environment of extreme cold, permafrost, and annual flooding ... That weight combined with the high fuel cost means that few households have sufficient water for good health, especially during extreme cold when the washeteria is forced to close and vehicles won't start. (Anchorage Daily News)
Will the Antichrist be a homosexual? Jun 2, 2009
Brent wrote on May 31, 2009 9:16 AM:" It's obvious to me that the extreme cold has frozen more than a few brains up there. It's terribly sad that many have not progressed beyond the words of ancient homophobes and rely on their superstitions and fantasies for guidance. ". Mellissa wrote on May 31, 2009 9:09 AM:" If God allows us to be born deaf, blind or disfigured, why do Christians insist that he doesn't allow us to be born gay??? Gay is not a choice; its naturally occurring, so if God hates... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Study to Determine Efficacy of gumEase cryoanesthesia Mouthpiece in Treating Migraine and Tension-type Headache Pain without Drugs to Begin May 31, 2009
Inserted in the oral sulci/canal, a regional pain block is achieved by the local application of extreme cold to the superior dental plexus and it's nerves, near freezing the nerve fibers and temporarily blocking the connectivity ability of the nerves to transmit pain impulses to the brain. Anecdotal data provided by dental patients using the gumEase device in aftercare treatment, also experimented with the gumEase as another method to control their headache pain with much success. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Action Energy Inc. Releases Q1-2009 Results May 29, 2009
Development Areas ----------------- Lloydminster/Lindbergh - Heavy Oil Operating Area As a result of low heavy crude oil prices in December 2008 and because of extreme cold weather for January and February 2009 the Company shut-in a number of single well batteries at Lloydminster and Lindbergh because the cost of royalties and operating expenses exceeded revenue from selling production. With the recent improvement in crude prices and narrowing of heavy oil differentials, management expects... (Canada Newswire)
Environmentally Friendly Gutter Replacement Solutions May 19, 2009
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is also used for gutters, but can get brittle with age or in extreme cold, says Vandervort, and cannot carry as much snow load as metal gutters. PVC is also not a very green-friendly choice. (Scientific American)
General's past looms in Senate scrutiny May 18, 2009
The report says inmates were regularly stripped naked, subjected to sleep deprivation and extreme cold, placed in painful stress positions and beaten. General McChrystal is lionised in the US as a warrior-scholar. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
New Species Of Cholesterol-busting Bug With A Taste For Waste Discovered May 17, 2009
ScienceDaily (May 16, 2009) A novel species of bacteria with cholesterol-busting properties has been discovered by scientists at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain. Dr Oliver Drzyzga and colleagues isolated the new bug, called Gordonia cholesterolivorans, from sewage sludge. (Science Daily)
Give global warming skeptics a voice, too May 14, 2009
Extreme cold conditions lead to more deaths than hot ones. Warming conditions cause ocean levels to rise, but also allow forests and crops to grow faster. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Northgate Minerals Generates Cash Flow from Operations of $45.2 Million in the First Quarter May 8, 2009
The unit mining costs in the most recent quarter were higher than they were in the same period last year due to the significantly lower volume of material moved and higher maintenance costs, as higher than planned hours were accumulated on the hauling truck fleet in the extreme cold weather during the most recent quarter. Mill throughput and mill availability during the first quarter of 2009 were 47,913 tonnes per day (tpd) and 91%, respectively, which was consistent with the performance in the... (Canada Newswire)
Rules pending on livestock death programs May 7, 2009
Kostel said the indemnity program can compensate producers who had higher than normal livestock losses as a result of blizzards, floods, disease, extreme cold or heat, or wildfires. South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke said the program, part of the 2008 Farm Bill, could provide up to 75 percent of the market value of the livestock lost. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Stopping Expensive 'Ice' Plugs In Oil Pipelines May 3, 2009
2, 2006) To study the bacteria which survive in extreme cold, scientists no longer have to go to extreme environments, such as Antarctic lakes and glaciers. Bacteria previously isolated from polar climates. (Science Daily)
April 26premiere on MSNBC Apr 28, 2009
Grant Redvers describes how humans thaw out after being exposed to extreme cold. Nightly News. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Iron-breathing Microbes Thrive Under Glacier Apr 17, 2009
20, 2008) The extreme cold and environmental conditions of past Ice Ages have been even more severe than seen today and changed life at the Antarctic, forcing the migration of many animals such as penguins. . (Science Daily)
Forests could become source of warming: report Apr 17, 2009
The pest can be killed by periods of extreme cold, but the 2007-2008 winter did not kill off the insects in Alberta. Much depends on exactly how much temperatures will warm. (Scientific American)
• Sherpa brothers try for new Mount Everest record Apr 12, 2009
At the summit, they will face extreme cold weather, low air pressure, brain-starving low levels of oxygen, high winds and blizzard conditions. The last record was set by Babu Chhiri, who spent 21 hours at the summit in 1999. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
World freeskiing championships buried at Alyeska Apr 12, 2009
Prior to the national alpine championships bogging down in an over abundance of snow at Alyeska in Girdwood, the national cross-country skiing championships got frozen out by extreme cold at Kincaid Park here in Anchorage. ADVERTISEMENT. (Anchorage Daily News)
Food & warm clothing help displaced families in Afghanistan through winter Apr 11, 2009
The unanimous response was: 'Food, warm clothing, and blankets,' so we focused on providing these items that were so critical to surviving the extreme cold of winter', said Michael Juricic, World Vision Afghanistan Operations Director. Juricic added: 'Working in emergency relief in Afghanistan is a cause for joy and sorrow. (AlertNet)
James Webb Space Telescope First Flight Mirror Completes Cryogenic Testing Apr 11, 2009
"The test performed here are crucial to the success of the program since they ll ensure the mirrors and components will be able to withstand the extreme cold temperatures of space.". The mirror segment is the first of 18 flight mirror segments that will be joined to make a giant, 6. (Science Daily)
Wilmington woman finds homes for rascally rabbits Apr 9, 2009
Discarding domestic rabbits outdoors is illegal and dangerous, Trayhan said, adding that rabbits can succumb to disease or injury, as well as extreme cold or heat. Because of their varied coat colors, they are easy pickings for a soaring hawk. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Sherpa brothers aim to set new Everest record Apr 9, 2009
The extreme cold weather, low air pressure, brain-starving low level of oxygen, high winds and blizzard conditions will hardly allow the brothers to sleep. Babu Chhiri, a veteran mountaineer who died in 2001 during an expedition, spent 21 hours at the summit in 1999 - the current record - and later said he was afraid if he slept, he would not wake up. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Pentagonal Ice Discovered: Could Be Used To Modify Weather Apr 8, 2009
7, 2009) Scientists at the University of Liverpool have discovered a five-sided ice chain structure that could be used to modify future weather patterns. Researchers, in collaboration with University College London and the Fritz-Haber Institut in Berlin, created the first moments of water condensing on matter a process vital for the formation of clouds in the atmosphere by analysing how the two interact on a flat copper surface. (Science Daily)
Koepka Leads Seminoles In First Round Of U.S. Collegiate Championship Apr 6, 2009
"We are expecting some extreme cold, rain and wind in the second and third rounds. If the forecast is correct, mental toughness will be a necessity.". U.S. Collegiate Championship/Par 72/April 5-7, 2009 Golf Club of Georgia/Alpharetta, Ga. (Seminoles.com)
Polar footsteps Apr 4, 2009
As well as extreme cold and high wind, there are the symptoms of altitude sickness - headaches, nausea and a loss of appetite. The team found it hard to eat, but it's vital to keep taking in calories, as Henry Adams explained. (BBC News -- UK)
Desperately seeking Mercury Apr 4, 2009
Interestingly, the time it takes Mercury to rotate once on its axis is 59 days, so that all parts of its surface experiences periods of intense heat and extreme cold. Although its mean distance from the sun is only 36 million miles, Mercury experiences by far the greatest range of temperatures: nearly 900-degrees F (482-degrees C) on its day side; -300-degrees F (-184-degrees C) on its night side. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Mug can hold hot, cold beverages Mar 26, 2009
In a matter of months, adventurers deal with both the extreme cold and intense heat. Devoted adventurers head out in all weather. (Montana Standard, MT)
Immigrate, learn the language Mar 24, 2009
Also, the article tells readers that "A group of them braved the rain to stand outside the State House ... ." Members of the American military for many years have stood all over the world, day after day, in extreme cold, extreme heat, extreme rain, extreme ice and snow and they have not been able to say "Hey, Sarge, I've been out here in the rain for an hour. May I go home now?". Calling standing out in the rain for an hour and then going to the warmth and comfort of one's home "bravery" is just... (NJ.com -- Times)
Arctic Sun Device Helps Prevent Brain Damage Mar 24, 2009
Dr. Solomon says that extreme cold can protect the brain from injury. "We can cool patients for approximately 24 hours and slowly warm them back and improve brain function significantly," Solomon explains. (W-USA News, DC)
* FEATURE : Horseman retraces journey of Genghis Khan Mar 23, 2009
While riding through Siberia, extreme cold in January last year left him stranded for three months in a village where the residents turned out to be both friendly and helpful. The villagers told me that I would never survive in minus 40XC weather, so they asked me to stay with them, he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Katie Buck: What I did on my winter vacation Mar 19, 2009
That doesn t add up to a Caribbean cruise, Disney World or the south of Spain, but it is a departure from the extreme cold and blowing snow that those who stayed behind have told us about. There are good and bad points to going south. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Discovery launch a 'go' for Sunday evening Mar 14, 2009
Tests of the valve using helium at room temperature show no problems, Leinbach said, so it appears that the transition to extreme cold is causing the problem. With a successful launch on Sunday, Discovery would embark on a slightly shortened mission to the International Space Station. (Florida Today)
When lake ice is not what it seems Mar 13, 2009
"One theory is that, in extreme cold, ice shrinks a bit, causing more cracks to open," said Tony Goodwin, author of a book on ski routes in the Adirondacks. But, he added, "that's just people standing in a slush puddle coming up with theories.". (Albany Times Union)
PFD checks could dip to near nothing, fund director warns Mar 13, 2009
ALTERNATIVE FUELS: CONQUERING THE COLD WITH BIODIESEL : Researchers from Purdue University and UAF have successfully driven soybean-fueled vehicles from Anchorage to the Arctic Circle to prove that biofuels can be formulated to withstand extreme cold. The researchers reported no fuel problems even as the temperature dropped to minus 24 along the way. (Anchorage Daily News)
Cold Comfort: Group looking to save heart attack victims with induced hypothermia Mar 11, 2009
Extreme cold can cause problems with blood coagulation, heart rhythms and infection. Temperature turned out to be the key. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Pianist Montero leaps from presidential gig to Fresno Mar 7, 2009
Montero joined cellist Yo-Yo Ma, clarinetist Anthony McGill and violinist Itzhak Perlman in a performance of John Williams' new arrangement of "Simple Gifts." Anya Grundmann, writing for National Public Radio, described the scene: "It was a transporting moment that moved many with its beauty and calm. ... Each held the melody and then layered it, twisting and curling out over the suddenly calming crowd. A man behind us remarked that a flock of birds seemed to be soaring along with the music. For... (Fresno Bee)
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MIDDLETOWN Jim and Noelle Webster have suffered a harsh winter at Pennfield Farm on Mitchell s Lane, losing four cows to extreme cold and coyote attacks in the past two weeks. On Friday morning they feared losing two more cattle after the animals ripped open wooden barn slats and fell into a 6-foot-deep hole filled with water. (Newport Daily News, RI)
