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    Carbon Motors(TM) to Unveil World's First Purpose-Built Law Enforcement Vehicle on 'PURE JUSTICE TOUR' of U.S. Cities  Oct 10, 2008
    "They patrol our neighborhoods and our highways, arrive first on the scene of emergencies, live in their cars during natural disasters, gather and share vital intelligence. Their vehicles are not simply modes of transportation, but serve literally as a traveling office, as a first mode of protection, as a communications center and as a transport for dangerous criminals. This one piece of critical equipment is the command center for every officer on the street, and they deserve a vehicle that... (PR Newswire)

    Obama's 1/2 hour of airtime  Oct 10, 2008
    Here we are, seven years after 9/11, safe and sound from terrorists, two countries freed from dictators by our military, huge natural disasters remedied, and some of the most outstanding medical facilites in the world AND President GEORGE W. BUSH GETS NO CREDIT for anything. We sit at our computers, safe and sound, fully fed, talking about stocks, investments and ball games and sometimes our families. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    The Survivor Foundation and the Knowles Family Give Hope to Couple Affected by Hurricane Ike by Donating House of Dereon Media Center and Securing Services for Their Wedding  Oct 10, 2008
    The Survivor Foundation was created to help individuals rise above devastating circumstances and natural disasters such as Hurricane Ike. When we saw this story we knew we could help this couple in their moment of crisis to still have their dream wedding, said Tina Knowles, President and Director of the Survivor Foundation. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Depleted Red Cross to receive $100m  Oct 8, 2008
    The Red Cross has spent about $260 million this year responding to natural disasters, including the spring tornadoes, California wildfires, and Midwestern floods, as well as hurricanes Gustav and Ike. To fund the relief, the charity took out loans totaling $200 million, Red Cross president Gail McGovern said. (Boston Globe)

    American Red Cross, GSD&M Idea City and the Ad Council Launch Disaster Relief Campaign in Response to a Record Disaster Season  Oct 8, 2008
    NEW YORK, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- This year, an unprecedented number of fires, massive floods and four named hurricanes making US landfall in a month's time have made 2008 a record year for natural disasters. The Advertising Council, the American Red Cross and Austin's GSD City have launched a series of national public service advertisements (PSAs) to remind Americans that "Hope is stronger than any disaster." The new television and radio PSAs are designed to encourage viewers and... (PR Newswire)

    Philadelphia Consolidated Holding Corp. Announces Estimated Hurricane Ike Losses and Investment Related Charges and Exposures  Oct 8, 2008
    The risks and uncertainties that may affect the operations, performance, development, results of the Company's business, and the other matters referred to above include, but are not limited to: (i) changes in the business environment in which the Company operates, including inflation and interest rates; (ii) changes in taxes, governmental laws, and regulations; (iii) competitive product and pricing activity; (iv) difficulties of managing growth profitably; (v) claims development and the adequacy... (PR Newswire)

    Chad: Aid Agencies Suspend Work in East  Oct 8, 2008
    OCHA is sending a mission next week to southern Chad to study possible ways to set up an early warning system for natural disasters such as floods. Meanwhile, Chad's First Lady Hinda Deby Itno took part in yesterday's opening in the national capital, N'Djamena, of a three-day UN workshop on gender-based violence faced by IDPs and refugees in eastern Chad. (allAfrica.com)

    Are data centers in our future?  Oct 8, 2008
    They are able to withstand natural disasters and they keep data highly secured. Data centers are an industry with the highest investment per capita. (Gillette News-Record, WY)

    STRESS: Health Effects From Economy...  Oct 8, 2008
    And that is really a shame," says Levounis. Levounis says there are some simple, cost-free ways to cope with stress. "For some people it's meditation, for some people it's just simply doing nothing," he says. Psychologists say the economic crisis creates a particularly worrisome type of stress because for most of us, it's something we just can't control. In that way it's similar to stress caused by fear of terrorism and of natural disasters like hurricanes and tornadoes. So what do you do if you... (The Drudge Report)

    Hollywood's undead: They're just like us  Oct 8, 2008
    Perhaps, says author Stewart O'Nan, it's because we're facing death on so many different fronts climate change and natural disasters, multiple wars and terrorism, even our aging population. We need now, more than ever, to make death seem as manageable as a trip to Home Depot. (MSNBC -- News)

    People Worried But Not Desperate About Economy  Oct 8, 2008
    Natural disasters are different, however, and mental health workers are often called on for short-term trauma counseling after a flood, hurricane or earthquake. Spokesmen for Seattle police and the King County sheriff's office both said they haven't seen an increase in suicide or violent crime since the nation's economic troubles began. (KIRO TV, WA)

    2008 World Disaster Reduction Day launched in Sekondi  Oct 8, 2008
    He said there was the need to look at existing hospital structures and ascertain whether they were put up taking into consideration occurrences of natural disasters. Mr Blay said: "Let us ask ourselves whether our hospitals as they are now can withstand any of these known natural hazards". (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Aids epidemic a 'global disaster'  Oct 8, 2008
    The IFRC's annual report on world disasters usually focuses on specific natural disasters such as earthquakes. The report says much of the money spent on Aids is not reaching those in need. (Yahoo News -- AIDS-HIV)

    What happens when two nations battle with nukes?  Oct 8, 2008
    Now new computers, better climate-modeling techniques, and comparisons to natural disasters such as volcanic eruptions, shows that even a regional conflict would throw the planet into turmoil. To read this story in full you will need to login or make a payment (see right). (Yahoo News -- Nuclear Weapons)

    Beatty on the issues facing voters  Oct 8, 2008
    Beatty also suggests our oil refineries should be strategically located and not centrally located to avoid both the hazards of natural disasters and national security issues. Where storms could cripple some refineries, he states that others should be strategically located to pick up the slack. (Georgetown Record, MA)

    Donegal Group Inc. Provides Information Relating to Investment Activity and Weather Impact in Third Quarter  Oct 8, 2008
    As the remnants of Hurricane Ike passed through Ohio and western Pennsylvania on September 14, sustained hurricane-force winds caused unexpected and widespread property damage, with the event ranking as one of Ohio's costliest natural disasters. The Donegal Insurance Group incurred a significant number of claims from this storm event with the direct impact projected to exceed $3. (Primezone Releases)

    New Electric Grid Could Help Prevent Future Outages  Oct 8, 2008
    "We're all covering the costs of recovering from these natural disasters, yet we won't put the money into the new infrastructure we need," said Adams. The institute at Rice is named after its founder, Nobel Prize winner Richard Smalley. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Hurricane Ike: Ohio damage tops $550 million  Oct 8, 2008
    Most natural disasters are more concentrated, with losses contained to smaller areas of the state, Kelso added. The insurers who participated in the damage survey represent about 68 percent of Ohio s auto insurance market, 72 percent of the homeowners market and 33 percent of the commercial lines market. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)

    Continuing to Help Those in Need, Tide(R) and Feeding America Bring the Tide Loads of Hope Program to Texas to Aid Families & Relief Workers Affected by Hurricane Ike  Oct 7, 2008
    CINCINNATI, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Dedicated to renewing a sense of hope to victims of natural disasters, Tide(R) laundry detergent is offering free laundry services through its Tide Loads of Hope program to those affected by Hurricane Ike in Texas. Leaving millions of people without power and thousands displaced from their homes, the hurricane has stripped residents of the ability to complete even the most basic tasks, like doing laundry. (PR Newswire)

    Global Seed Vault Now Accepting Seeds  Oct 7, 2008
    Stored seeds are frequently lost because of natural disasters, war and warm temperatures, so Svalbard was built to withstand these challenges. The facility is remote, located 1,000 kilometers beyond mainland Norway s northernmost tip. (Scientific American)

    Trends & Innovations - Monday  Oct 7, 2008
    Scientists have developed a high-resolution imaging system that can capture detailed pictures of areas devastated by natural disasters. Georgia Tech Research Institute researchers combined a digital camera and GPS system receiver to create the imaging system, which can be attached to a helicopter. (Yahoo News -- Technology)

    CWU activates alert system  Oct 7, 2008
    advertisement According to Central Police Capt. Kevin Higgins, the system would be used in instances ranging from active shooters, natural disasters to even chemical spills in the science building to alert students to stay away. In the case of an emergency, the Central police have the authorization to send out messages to desktop computers, text messages and voicemails that are either pre-recorded or automated voices. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)

    Prof: Trauma hits 1 in 3 kids  Oct 7, 2008
    Though the roughly 600 school shootings since 1990 have affected school-age children, Wong also discussed the sexual abuse, natural disasters, and terrorist actions that traumatize this demographic. Peek-Asa said Wong wants to help non-mental-health professionals communicate more effectively with children who have experienced a traumatic event. (Daily Iowan, IA)

    Today's Photos  Oct 7, 2008
    Price, who considers himself a storm chaser, has worked around the country after major natural disasters for 32 years. David Scrivner/The Daily Iowan. (Daily Iowan, IA)

    With Okanagan wine, add bits and bytes  Oct 7, 2008
    Geologic surveys indicate that the Okanagan is about 240 kilometres from the nearest earthquake zone; and it is safe from other natural disasters, such as floods, tornadoes and major storms, which could knock out the computers that are the backbone of the data storage sector. Robert Fine, director of economic development for the Regional District of the Central Okanagan Valley, says the burgeoning data storage sector is a bonus for Kelowna, which underwent a crisis moment in 2001 when Western... (Globe and Mail -- Business)

    QLogic to Announce Second Quarter Results  Oct 7, 2008
    The company advises readers that these potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: potential fluctuations in operating results; gross margins that may vary over time; revenues may be affected by changes in IT spending levels; the stock price of the company may be volatile; the company's dependence on the storage area network market; potential adverse effects of server virtualization technology on the company's business; potential adverse effects of increased market... (Primezone Releases)

    Germany to Allow Domestic Military Deployment  Oct 7, 2008
    Currently, the German military can be deployed within the country only in times of war, or to help with emergencies or natural disasters. Following the announcement of the new proposal, opposition Left Party lawmaker Petra Pau accused the government of seeking to violate a constitutionally dictated division "between army, police and secret services.". (Newsmax)

    Ancient Peru pyramid spotted by satellite  Oct 6, 2008
    "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, set in 1957, is loosely based on real-life skulls that, according to ancient legend, have mystical powers when united. Unearth this and six other archaeological mysteries.Between the year 300 and 350, two natural disasters a powerful flood and a devastating earthquake hit Cahuachi. The site lost its sacred power to the Nazca, who then abandoned the area. But before leaving, they sealed all monuments and buried them under the desert... (MSNBC -- International)

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    About Us - MiamiHerald. Miami Herald About Us. (The Miami Herald)

    Even Charles Atlas might have thought this a weighty tome  Oct 6, 2008
    "I couldn't convince anyone to do it. Accountants looked and said, 'you're mad, it just doesn't make financial sense'. So I decided the only way was to do it myself," said Cheers, 54, whose previous titles include Microwave Hints, Killer Plants, and Natural Disasters and How We Cope. "I'm very proud of those titles. They were valuable experience. You can't go straight from zero to a project like EARTH.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Ted, White and Blue: The Nugent Manifesto  Oct 6, 2008
    Among the lengthy list are the following: take appropriate oil and gas from Mexico in the Middle East as payment for all debts we are owed by them and all foreign aid except for cases of extreme natural disasters; refuse to fund health care for people who don t care about their health and who choose to live lifestyles universally considered unhealthy, like intentionally ingesting poisons like tobacco to the point of cancer, drugs and alcohol to the point of cirrhosis, bad food to the point of... (Human Events Online)

    Mind set: Healing despair  Oct 5, 2008
    We hear news reports of natural disasters, wars, poverty, disease, environmental pollution and a seemingly endless number of new challenges. the amount of overwhelm can cause us to numb ourselves and shut ourselves off from the realiti 00004000 es that are happening around us. (India Times, India)

    Though bailout package is approved, putting it into action may prove hard  Oct 5, 2008
    Shortly before recessing for the election, senators approved legislation Wednesday that linked the rescue to extension of popular tax breaks for research and development, renewable energy, and victims of natural disasters. The $110 billion in additions included benefits parity for people with mental health problems. (Boston Globe)

    House gets ready for second try on financial rescue  Oct 5, 2008
    And it would provide 8 billion in tax relief for those hit by natural disasters in the Midwest, Texas and Louisiana. Leaders in both parties, as well as private economic chiefs almost everywhere, said Congress must quickly approve some version of the bailout measure to start loans flowing and stave off a potential national economic disaster. (Gillette News-Record, WY)

    Shouldnt The Ghanaian Immigrants Kids Be Bilinguals?  Oct 5, 2008
    In the world shaken by terrorism, natural disasters, jobs downsizing and outsourcing ,economic uncertainties, banks failures and mortgage foreclosures, the need for Ghanaian immigrants and their offspring to get close to their roots is imperative now than ever. The fact is, teaching your children your mother- tongue will give them an identity , inner satisfaction and a chance to enjoy that social fabric which waves our hearts and souls together---which are sometimes taken for... (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    More people turn to charity as economy continues to dive  Oct 5, 2008
    Those suffering from unemployment, underemployment, job loss, medical crisis, natural disasters, substance abuse, or domestic violence are even more hard-pressed to get the help needed to tide them over in difficult circumstances. Salvation Army. (Hudson Register Star, NY)

    Backgrounder: World Habitat Day  Oct 5, 2008
    Many of the world's most concerning problems -- poverty, natural disasters, escalating prices for food and fuel --have important links with rapid urbanization. Many countries are now facing pressing challenges of providing urban citizens with sufficient services in housing, water, power and health care, and are plagued by growing slums and a rising crime rate in the city. (Xinhuanet, China)

    Senate approves bailout  Oct 4, 2008
    It would keep the alternative minimum tax from hitting 20 million middle-income Americans and provide 8 billion in tax relief for those hit by natural disasters in the Midwest, Texas and Louisiana. It doesn t designate a way to pay for many of the tax cuts, though, angering the House s band of conservative Blue Dog Democrats. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Lost Treasures  Oct 4, 2008
    "I've been through so many wars, natural disasters, moves and divorces, and the one constant has been my Jaguars. This is like losing a person," the Fox News veteran told Page Six. The blaze was not suspicious and may have been caused by a short in the wiring. (New York Post -- Gossip)

    Community center planned for Center Post  Oct 4, 2008
    Let s face it, we live in a dangerous world, not just from threats from the outside but also from the potential of natural disasters and such, Heiskell said. It is a good idea to have such a center available to our residents to serve their needs in the face of such disaster. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)

    The Legacy of Newman's Own  Oct 4, 2008
    Technology enables people around the world to connect with each other, financial problems have global impact, and natural disasters produce ripple effects for people thousands of miles away. These changes will help us realize that by working toward the common good, we are actually helping ourselves as a component of that single soul. (Suite101.com)

    Sheriff’s candidates debate on radio show  Oct 4, 2008
    Questions in the debate prompted the candidates to speak about their views on the Sheriff department budget, its future, interaction between it and other law enforcement agencies, technology and training, recruiting female and minority deputies, and preparedness for natural disasters and manmade disasters such as violent crime. Both Lynch and Vetter focussed on the positive aspects on their bid for Sheriff. (Charles City Press, IO)

    * NTU professors call for homeland monitoring center  Oct 4, 2008
    Given the recent string of losses caused by natural disasters, the government should establish a homeland monitoring and inspection center to attain more accurate estimations on the loading tolerance of impact-sensitive areas and prevent future damage, National Taiwan University professors said yesterday. The forum came in the wake of the recent damages and losses from typhoons Sinlaku and Jangmi. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Economic projections indicate slower growth in jobs, income  Oct 4, 2008
    Don't have an account. (older than 14 days). (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Bailot bill includes aid for Iowa disaster victims  Oct 4, 2008
    The measure will allow those affected by natural disasters in the Midwest to, among other things, apply for tax credits and waive fees when dipping into 401K or IRA savings accounts. "This way, people aren't faced with the double-whammy of losing their home, losing their assets and still facing a tax burden," he said. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    FortisBC's Okanagan Transmission Reinforcement Project Approved  Oct 4, 2008
    By their very nature, forward-looking statements are based on underlying factors or assumptions, which include, but are not limited to, receipt of applicable regulatory approvals and requested rate orders; continued electricity demand; absence of weather and natural disasters and equipment breakdown; no significant decline in interest rates; the ability to arrange sufficient and cost effective financing; the ability to maintain and renew collective bargaining agreements on acceptable terms;... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Council seeks more time on emergency service decision  Oct 4, 2008
    Im_not_saying wrote on Oct 3, 2008 1:24 PM:" People really amaze me - First of all, If you were trapped in your house during a fire, or earthquake, and the first thing you saw were firefighters pulling you out, risking their lives, you wouldn't care what they were paid. These are the men and women trained to save you in fires, floods, and other natural disasters. $60,000 is a lot of cash but is it worth it? YOU BET. Second of all - the name calling is unwarranted. Both agencies have a WIDE... (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Villagers missing stone landmark  Oct 4, 2008
    Some locals said they feared the rock's absence would cause natural disasters in the village. Many believe the rock is more than just a natural stone. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)

    Implementing plan is a daunting task  Oct 4, 2008
    Grant tax relief to victims of natural disasters in the Midwest and elsewhere. Extend through 2011 a program that funds rural schools and local governments that have low property-tax bases because they lie within or are adjacent to federal lands. (News & Observer)

    Financial Crisis: A Flawed But Necessary Rescue  Oct 4, 2008
    An additional $8 billion in relief will go to the victims of natural disasters. It's a shame that the recovery legislation was weighted down with extras, particularly that $10 million credit that is intended to help businesses defray the costs of storing the bicycles their employees pedal to work, and the nearly $500 million in tax breaks for movie companies that produce films here in the U.S.. (Investors Business Daily)

    House Plans Second Vote On Bailout  Oct 4, 2008
    And it would provide $8 billion in tax relief for those hit by natural disasters in the Midwest, Texas and Louisiana. Your Comments. (W-USA News, DC)

    Senate firmly backs bailout  Oct 3, 2008
    They included the extension of corporate tax breaks, such as one for research and development, tax relief for people hit by natural disasters, and renewable energy incentives. The measure also included a provision that would prevent more 20 million middle-income taxpayers from having to pay increased taxes under the alternative minimum tax. (Boston Globe)

    Kaiser Ventures Strongly Recommends Rejection of the Mackenzie Offer; Announces Possible Self Tender at $1.00 Per Unit Less Transfer Costs  Oct 3, 2008
    For example, Kaiser's actual results could materially differ from those projected as a result of factors such as, but not limited to: Kaiser's inability to complete the anticipated sale of its Eagle Mountain landfill project; litigation, including, among others, claims that relate to Eagle Mountain, including the adverse federal land exchange litigation, pre-bankruptcy activities of Kaiser Steel Corporation, its predecessor, and asbestos claims; insurance coverage disputes; the impact of... (PR Newswire)

    Asian markets brushoff Senate move  Oct 3, 2008
    Also as a vote-getting maneuver, $8 billion in tax relief was added to benefit victims of natural disasters in the Midwest, Texas and Louisiana. A new element in the mix is also a decision by the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday to relax "mark to market" rules. (Asia Times Online)

    House braces for bailout vote Friday  Oct 3, 2008
    And it would provide $8 billion in tax relief for those hit by natural disasters in the Midwest, Texas and Louisiana. Leaders in both parties, as well as private economic chiefs almost everywhere, said Congress must quickly approve some version of the bailout measure to start loans flowing and stave off a potential national economic disaster. (Crain's Chicago Business)

    More weather news  Oct 3, 2008
    COLUMBUS, Ohio - Damages caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ike in Ohio could hit $500 million or higher, making it one of the state's costliest natural disasters. AP - Sat Sep 27, 7:02 AM ET. (Yahoo News -- Weather)

    Bailout Bill Picks Up Steam  Oct 3, 2008
    It would keep the alternative minimum tax from hitting 20 million middle-income Americans, and provide $8 billion in tax relief for those hit by natural disasters in the Midwest, Texas and Louisiana. The bill would not point to offsetting spending cuts to pay for the AMT and disaster provisions, but it would have revenue offsets for part of the energy and extension measures. (CBS News -- Early Show)

    Urban Displaced Slip Into Obscurity  Oct 3, 2008
    People who flee to cities because of conflicts or natural disasters tend to become invisible to the authorities and organisations that can help them, says US-based Tufts University and the Geneva-based International Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC). The Tufts University and IMDC study researched the specific protection needs of the urban displaced in Sudan's Khartoum, Colombia's Santa Marta, and Abidjan in Cote d'Ivoire. (allAfrica.com)

    Hiring Torre just what Dodgers needed  Oct 3, 2008
    LOS ANGELES - If youve ever lived in a particularly troublesome part of the country that was beset by natural disasters, high taxes, heavy traffic, severe temperatures and unfriendly people, and then you moved to a place that seemed like the intersection of Shangri-La and nirvana by comparison, youll understand why Joe Torre is flourishing in Los Angeles. While all of those negative elements dont necessarily apply to the New York metropolitan area in general and the New York Yankees... (MSNBC -- Politics)

    Culver: Disaster aid ‘bridge’ will tide state over  Oct 3, 2008
    Culver was underscoring a growing reality at the Statehouse that a special session to deal with relief from his year s natural disasters won t happen. Legislative staffers said there have been no discussions about the topic for weeks, and lawmakers have shifted their attention to a hard-fought set of legislative elections barely a month away. (Charles City Press, IO)

    Area must have strong Red Cross presence  Oct 3, 2008
    When tornados and other natural disasters strike, representatives of the Red Cross are quickly on the scene to offer assistance ... Hurricane season is not over and other natural disasters may strike at any time. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)

    Senate passes bailout bill  Oct 3, 2008
    Not found in the bill by the on Sept. 29, was a grant for $8 billion in tax breaks for victims of recent natural disasters in the Midwest, Texas and Louisiana. The House is expected to vote on the package Oct. 3. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)

    Bailout bill includes $100B in energy, other tax breaks  Oct 3, 2008
    Another addition would grant $8 billion in tax breaks for victims of recent natural disasters in the Midwest, Texas and Louisiana. The House is expected to vote on the bill Friday. (Albany Business Review, NY)

    Protect Coastlines With Invisibility Cloak?  Oct 3, 2008
    We now need to investigate how to replicate this effect in a real life situation to protect land from natural disasters such as tsunamis, and defend other structures such as oil rigs in the ocean. The research is published in Physical Review Letters. (Science Daily)

    Modern Materials Handling  Oct 3, 2008
    Issues in the financial sector, natural disasters and the end of a period of economic growth all contribute to a PMI of only 43. 5. (Variety)

    House and Senate at impasse over ATM reform  Oct 3, 2008
    The Senate last week, on a 93-2 vote, passed a massive package that included AMT relief, $8 billion in tax relief for those hit by natural disasters in the Midwest, Texas and Louisiana, and some $78 billion in renewable energy incentives and extensions of expiring tax breaks. In a compromise worked out with Republicans, the bill does not pay for the AMT and disaster provisions but does have revenue offsets for part of the energy and extension measures. (MSNBC -- Business)

    'A lot of people are watching': Bush  Oct 3, 2008
    And it would provide $8-billion in tax relief for people hit by natural disasters in the Midwest, Texas and Louisiana. Help for rural schools was aimed mainly at lawmakers in the West. (Globe and Mail)

    U.S. to Expand Domestic Use Of Spy Satellites  Oct 3, 2008
    According to officials, one of the department's first objectives will be to use the network to enhance border security, determine how best to secure critical infrastructure and help emergency responders after natural disasters. Sometime next year, officials will examine how the satellites can aid federal and local law-enforcement agencies, covering both criminal and civil law. (Yahoo News -- Law Enforcement)

    Public Information Notice: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2008 Article IV Consultation with Bangladesh  Oct 3, 2008
    Bangladesh's macroeconomic performance has been remarkably resilient in a year of multiple natural disasters ... Executive Directors commended the authorities for their efforts to maintain macroeconomic stability in a year of multiple natural disasters and elevated food and fuel prices, which have put severe pressure on incomes, particularly of the urban and landless rural poor. (IMF News)

    Rescuers say snow plan will cost lives  Oct 3, 2008
    The local SES also takes part in alpine search and rescue following avalanches and other natural disasters. In August it responded to the avalanche on Mount Twynam that claimed the life of a Sydney skier, Tom Carr-Boyd, 22. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Aids epidemic a 'global disaster'  Oct 3, 2008
    The IFRC's annual report on world disasters usually focuses on specific natural disasters such as earthquakes. The report says much of the money spent on Aids is not reaching those in need. (Yahoo News -- AIDS-HIV)

    What happens when two nations battle with nukes?  Oct 3, 2008
    Now new computers, better climate-modeling techniques, and comparisons to natural disasters such as volcanic eruptions, shows that even a regional conflict would throw the planet into turmoil. To read this story in full you will need to login or make a payment (see right). (Yahoo News -- Nuclear Weapons)

    Presidency to tackle job, food crises  Oct 3, 2008
    meet such other food emergencies caused by drought or flood, or by such other natural disasters, as may be declared by the President. promote and ensure compliance to standard and grades of agricultural produce so as to encourage uniformity in quality of produce, in association with the relevant agencies and as provided for in Weight and Measures Act and Standards Act. (Guardian News, Nigeria)

    Congress Bloats The Bailout Bill  Oct 3, 2008
    Relief for natural disasters throughout the U.S. this year costs $8. 8 billion between now and 2018, under the Senate legislation. (Forbes -- Business)

    Scandal reveals anger at China system  Sep 25, 2008
    Today, it is struggling with another crisis in a year that, aside from those two weeks in August, has been filled with scandal, natural disasters and ethnic troubles. The revelation that adulterated infant formula has killed at least four Chinese children and sickened 50,000 has presented rulers with a serious quality-control issue as well as a daunting political challenge. (Boston Globe)

    Kaiser Ventures Advises Stockholders to Take No Action in Response to Mackenzie Patterson Offer  Sep 25, 2008
    For example, our actual results could materially differ from those projected as a result of factors such as, but not limited to: Kaiser's inability to complete the anticipated sale of its Eagle Mountain landfill project; litigation, including, among others, claims that relate to Eagle Mountain, including the adverse federal land exchange litigation, pre-bankruptcy activities of Kaiser Steel Corporation, the predecessor of Kaiser, and asbestos claims; insurance coverage disputes; the impact of... (PR Newswire)

    Claims costs hit insurer Lloyd's  Sep 25, 2008
    Its 2007 figures had been helped by the absence, at the time, of any major natural disasters since US hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005. Lloyd's is made up of 75 underwriting syndicates, which insure a wide range of items and businesses. (BBC News -- UK)

    Governor announces Farmington part of DREAM Initiative  Sep 25, 2008
    Several of this year s new DREAM communities are also working to recover from natural disasters over the last several months. The DREAM assistance and revitalization will be helpful as they work to strengthen ties to their downtowns and city centers. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)

    Area legislators unveil economic plan  Sep 25, 2008
    "Middle-class families and small businesses are being hit financially by high gasoline and high energy prices, increasing health care costs, potential job loss and natural disasters," said House Speaker Pat Murphy, D-Dubuque. One local Republican supports many of the plan's nonpartisan issues, but is concerned it doesn't cover the state's increased level of spending. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Congress should focus on disasters before financial crisis  Sep 25, 2008
    "If we're going to be talking about a bailout to rescue people who've been making risky decisions on Wall Street for years, that can't even come to the table, in my judgment, until we do something to help people in need in places like Iowa and Wisconsin and Texas and other places around the country who've been devastated by natural disasters and have had their lives turned upside down," he said. Congress approved 2. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Jesup voters reject referendum to build new City Hall  Sep 25, 2008
    He said other factors, like the economic downturn and effects of recent natural disasters, also contributed to the end result. The biggest problem, though, may boil down to taxes. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    A week to wait on gas  Sep 25, 2008
    The EPA typically eases low-sulfur restrictions when natural disasters like hurricanes threaten fuel supplies. A similar waiver was in effect from Sept. 12 through Sept. 15, Athens-Clarke Environmental Coordinator Dick Field said. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Country needs to repent to save itself--Bob Simenson  Sep 25, 2008
    Natural disasters that leave our cities a shambles, thousands of citizens without homes, a financial crisis that threatens our very lifestyles, the constant threat of terrorist strikes, and even the possibility of nuclear war plus a political battle that has polarized our country. Does anyone realize how grave the situation is. (Chetek Alert, WI)

    Traffic flows smoothly for islanders return  Sep 25, 2008
    But in the random way of natural disasters, some people were spared altogether. They tended to report that fact in whispers, as if it were embarrassing. (KHOU.com, TX)

    The ABC's of today's agriculture  Sep 25, 2008
    CDP Crop Disaster Program: Provides benefits to farmers who suffered quality and quantity loses from natural disasters and related conditions for crops in the years 2005, 2006 and 2007. HEL Highly Erodable Land: Land that has high degrees of slope, prone to erosion, and/or is not qualified for terrace structures. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

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