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The rugged west coast of Norway, home to thousands, is a challenge to travel along by car. It takes time. A long time. The harsh weather conditions make it an unpredictable route, with roads often closing and ferries often cancelling their departure due to snow, heavy winds or high waves. A continuous E39 highway that is accessible 24/7, with fixed links between islands and the mainland will make the western coast more accessible for people who inhabit the coast, but also for tourists and for the transportation of goods. Currently, 1,000km of road need to be improved The Norwegian parliament...

Chadd Bunker says his friends and relatives tell him he drives like an old man. Roll through a stop sign? He would never do that. Exceed the speed limit? Not on your life. He makes three right turns to avoid a left. He can be annoying. But Mr. Bunker, who is only 48 years old, is no ordinary driver. He recently became one of the proud, lucky few to reach the delivery driver equivalent of Eagle Scout—the United Parcel Service Inc. UPS +0.12% 's Circle of Honor. The award goes to those who manage to drive their big brown trucks...

Note: The following text is a quote: http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/president-obama-signs-executive-order-establishing-council-governors Home • Briefing Room • Presidential Actions • Executive Orders The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release January 11, 2010 President Obama Signs Executive Order Establishing Council of Governors Executive Order will Strengthen Further Partnership Between the Federal and State and Local Governments to Better Protect Our Nation The President today signed an Executive Order (attached) establishing a Council of Governors to strengthen further the partnership between the Federal Government and State Governments to protect our Nation against all types of hazards. When appointed, the Council will be...

SIERRA VISTA — Amid the hubbub of the holidays, we sometimes forget to keep a watchful eye on our pets. Every year veterinarians treat hundreds of dogs and cats for illnesses directly related to the festive season. There are a few precautionary steps pet owners can take to prevent potentially fatal health problems, not to mention the expense of a trip to an animal hospital. Two local animal health professionals offer the following recommendations for keeping pets healthy during the holidays. “Much like humans, our pets can lose their self control and overindulge during the holidays,” says Veterinarian Jody Moffett...

WASHINGTON, July 29, 2008 – Reports of electrical hazards caused by negligence in Iraq are overblown, a senior Defense Department spokesman said here today. Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell spoke at a news conference on the eve of testimony before the House Government Reform Committee. Acting DoD Inspector General Gordon S. Heddell is one of four Pentagon officials expected to testify, according to House officials. The hearing will examine allegations that KBR, a large defense contractor responsible for building and maintaining much of the U.S. infrastructure in Iraq, and the Army have caused deaths among American servicemembers in Iraq through...

WASHINGTON – It's not just Chinese food and drug imports that can kill you. Many of those bargain-priced products you pick up at Wal-Mart, Target or Sam's Club could do you in, too. Imports from China were recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission twice as often as products made everywhere else in the world, including the U.S., a WND study of government 2007 reports shows. (Story continues below) Of the 152 product recalls announced by the commission since January, 104 have been for products made in China. They include: * Portable baby swings that entrap youngsters, resulting in...

The fight to reduce fire hazards associated with beetle-killed lodgepole pines may have gained a little traction this week, as U.S. Department of Agriculture officials announced a $1 million funding boost for the Rocky Mountain region of the U.S. Forest Service, covering Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska and South Dakota. Republican Sen. Wayne Allard announced the funding Sept. 5, shortly after top administration officials flew over some of the hardest hit areas in Eagle, Summit and Grand counties to view the insect infestation first-hand. “I am pleased that the administration has responded to my repeated requests for additional funding,” said Allard,...

Before the governor and Legislature decide on any infrastructure bond proposals, they need to settle two key questions: What projects does the state need most, and who decides where the money goes? Without an answer, a welcome new focus on the state's public facilities could produce a boondoggle. Gov. Schwarzenegger last month proposed a 10-year, $222 billion Strategic Growth Plan, including $68 billion in state bonds, to invest in roads, schools, water systems, prisons and courts. Not to be outdone, legislative Democrats have floated their own bond plans, with differing priorities. There is room to debate whether the state should...

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Senators accuse EPA of minimizing health hazards in New Orleans WASHINGTON The Bush administration was accused today by senators in both parties of minimizing health hazards from the toxic soup left by Hurricane Katrina, just as they said it did with air pollution in New York from the September eleventh attacks. More than a month after the storm, compounded by Hurricane Rita, Environmental Protection Agency officials said one (m) million people lack clean drinking water around New Orleans. Some 70 (m) million tons of hazardous waste remain on the Gulf Coast. While E-P-A officials have warned of serious health hazards...

Earthquake Hazards Program: Northridge, California 1994 01 17 "The USGS Earthquake Hazards Program provides earthquake information for current and past earthquakes, hazards and preparedness information, and education resources for teachers and students." Latest Quakes   EQ Facts & Lists   Hazards & Preparedness   For Kids Only   Regional Websites   Science & Technology    HOME | ABOUT US | EQ GLOSSARY | FOR TEACHERS | PRODUCTS & SERVICES | DID YOU FEEL IT? | FAQ | SEARCH    EQ Facts & Lists Large Earthquakes in the United States Northridge, California 1994 01 17 12:30:55 UTC (local time: 4:30 a.m.)...

Catching up for my absence, the "Earth Observatory" had these three views of volcanoes taken from space. Click on each to go to the accompanying article page, which has high-resolution version links. Mt. Etna Mt. Fuji Colima (Mexico) And here's a no-image link to an article and image about a big Sahara sandstorm going out to sea: Sahara Dust Sweeps Past Canary Islands

Homosexual Agenda: Categorical Index of Links (Revision 1.1) Category Year Title Posted On FreeRepublic Adoption   2002 Pediatrics Group Endorses Homosexual Adoption     Trophy children Yes Bible   2003 What Does the Bible Say About Homosexuality, Adultery...     What does the Bible actually say about being gay? Yes     The Christian Confronted by Homosexuality Yes     Talmud on Homosexuality     Is banning the Bible next?     Christianity and Homosexuality Yes     A divisive debate over the Bible spotlighted Episcopalians' OK for gay bishop   2002 Responding to Pro-Gay Theology   1999 The...

The power of a laboratory in a handheld device - that is what the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) will add to its arsenal in two years. The state-of-the-art chip will help SAF troops detect deadly biological agents like anthrax and swiftly diagnose conditions like malaria while in the thick of action. Said Professor Thomas Gong, director of Attogenix Biosystems: "Using this biological lab-in-a-chip or biochip, a soldier will be able to test if his fever is due to the common cold or Sars (severe acute respiratory syndrome)." The device can also test whether water from a stream is safe to...

Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. 2002 December 31 A Year of Assessing Astronomical Hazards Drawing Credit: Dan Durda (SWRI) Explanation: Could an asteroid destroy civilization on Earth? Mountain-sized space rocks could potentially impact the Earth causing global effects, and perhaps even be mistaken for a nuclear blast of terrestrial origin. Such large impacts are rare but have happened before. Modern telescopes have therefore begun to scan the skies for signs of approaching celestial...

******************************************* Nevado del Ruiz, Colombia seismic activity ******************************************* Nevado del Ruiz-Strong seismic activity Nevado del Ruiz Volcano (Colombia, South America) started a new cycle of strong seismic activity. On June 9, 2002, at 23 hours (local time) a swarm of volcano-tectonic earthquakes was recorded by the seismic network. Following that swarm houndreds of hybrid earthquakes were recorded. More than 1300 earthquakes occurred in 16 hours. This seismicity continued for three days. About 2300 earthquakes were detected. This is the highest number of events per day recorded at Nevado del Ruiz volcano since 1985. Seismic energy release reached high values too....

Governments Prepare for Tough Fire Season WASHINGTON, DC, May 7, 2002 (ENS) - Federal fire officials are predicting a severe wildland fire season this year across the nation. Wildland fire agencies, their partners and communities are getting prepared for the season ahead with the help of the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC). NIFC says that eight out of the nation's 11 geographic areas are experiencing above average fire risk, including Arizona, New Mexico, southern California, the southern areas of Utah and Nevada, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana and the eastern seaboard from Florida to Maine. Lower than normal fire activity is...