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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.




1 million sandbags prepped for Fargo flood

Jordan Aalgaard of Fargo, N.D., tosses sandbags to build a base around his uncle uncle's home on Monday.North Dakota and Minnesota residents along the Red River are in flood-fighting mode, filling sandbags as contractors build clay dikes to help protect homes.




Power grid devastated by Northeast rainstorm

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.




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 declares state of emergency for cyclone aid
Fiji declared a state of emergency Tuesday and ordered troops to launch relief operations in northern regions battered by a powerful cyclone that knocked out power and forced thousands of people to flee into shelters.





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Surgeons use neck muscle, surrounding tissue as lip implant
Augmenting the lips with grafts of muscle and connective tissue from the neck appears to result in improved appearance for at least two years, according to a new report.

Monkeys choose variety for varietys sake
Given a choice between spending a token to get their absolute favorite food or spending it to have a choice from a buffet of options, capuchin monkeys will opt for variety.

Erectile dysfunction strong predictor of death, cardiovascular outcomes
Men with cardiovascular disease and erectile dysfunction (ED) are at higher risk for death from all causes and also are more likely to suffer cardiovascular death, heart attack, stroke and heart failure hospitalization, according to a new study. Treatments effective in reducing cardiovascular disease had no effect on ED. Erectile dysfunction should be considered a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, researchers said.

Babies are born to dance, new research shows
A study of infants finds they respond to the rhythm and tempo of music and find it more engaging than speech. The research suggest that babies may be born with a predisposition to move rhythmically in response to music.

Computational feat speeds finding of genes to milliseconds instead of years
Like a magician who says, "Pick a card, any card," computer scientist Debashis Sahoo seemed to be offering some kind of trick when he asked researchers to pick any two genes already known to be involved in stem cell development. Finding such genes can take years and hundreds of thousands of dollars, but Sahoo was promising the skeptical stem cell scientists that, in a fraction of a second and for practically zero cost, he could find new genes involved in the same developmental pathway as the two genes provided. Sahoo went on to show that this amazing feat could actually be performed.

Daylight Saving changes time, not weather - Washington Post (blog)

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Daylight Saving changes time, not weather
Washington Post (blog)
However, when it came to weather observations and forecasting, the National Weather Service did not change its clocks this past weekend. ...
More Damp WeatherLEX18 Lexington KY News

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Housing starts fell 5.9% in February; bad weather is partly to blame - Los Angeles Times (blog)

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Housing starts fell 5.9% in February; bad weather is partly to blame
Los Angeles Times (blog)
In his note Tuesday morning, Nigel Gault, US economist for IHS Global Insight, blamed the mixed housing results on last month's weather. ...
Weather holds down housing starts in FebruaryUSA Today

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US GAS: Futures Slip On Forecasts For Mild Weather - Wall Street Journal

US GAS: Futures Slip On Forecasts For Mild Weather
Wall Street Journal
HOUSTON (Dow Jones)--Natural gas futures edged lower as the market takes note of mild weather forecasts and ...
Natural Gas Falls as Cold Weather Eases, Leaving Ample SuppliesBusinessWeek
US GAS: Futures End Nearly Flat On Bargain-Buying, WeatherCattleNetwork.com
Expect Natural gas to gainCommodity Online
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Flood season abruptly shifts into "high gear" - Minneapolis Star Tribune

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Wild weather prompts state of emergency in Massachusetts - NECN

NECN

Wild weather prompts state of emergency in Massachusetts
NECN
(NECN: Brad Puffer, Waltham, Mass.) - Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick is touring flood damage in Waltham, Massachusetts. A state of emergency has been ...

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Weather: Let it rain - Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)

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Weather: Let it rain
Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)
The National Weather Service says there is a 70 percent chance of rain Tuesday and a 60 percent Tuesday night. It may also be breezy. ...
BOONVILLE WEATHER: Mostly cloudy skies expected | Tuesday, March 16, 2010Boonville Daily News
Weather: Sunny, high near 60Rome News Tribune
TUESDAY'S WAKE-UP WEATHER FORECAST: Sunny and a high of 64The Missoulian
Wisconsin Rapids Tribune -Ventura County Star -Asbury Park Press
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Weather: Sunny, high near 60 - Rome News Tribune

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Weather: Sunny, high near 60
Rome News Tribune
It will be partly sunny in Rome today, and the high will be near 60, according to the National Weather Service. Winds will be 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to ...
TUESDAY'S WAKE-UP WEATHER FORECAST: Sunny and a high of 64The Missoulian
WEATHER: Today's cloudy skies give way to sunshine tomorrowAsbury Park Press
Cool, cloudy Tuesday just bump in weather roadCorpus Christi Caller Times
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Northern Plains brace for flooding; power still out in Northeast - CNN

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Northern Plains brace for flooding; power still out in Northeast
CNN
"We thought we had a couple more weeks and, with the weather and the quick thaw and the rains we've had recently, it's really made it more difficult and ...
Sandbags delivered ahead of expected Fargo floodNewsday (subscription)
North Dakota, Minnesota Brace for FloodsChristian Broadcasting Network
Fargo Crews Deliver Sandbags, Northeast Loses PowerBusinessWeek
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Fruit flies and test tubes open new window on Alzheimers disease
Scientists have discovered a molecule that can prevent a toxic protein involved Alzheimers disease from building up in the brain. They found that in test tube studies the molecule not only prevents the protein from forming clumps but can also reverse this process. Then, using fruit flies with Alzheimers disease, they showed that the same molecule effectively "cures" the insects of the disease.

Controlling structure on the nanoscale could lead to better superconductors
A new experiment shows how adjacent regions affect each other in superconductors, and suggests ways that the materials could be improved by controlling their nanoscopic structures.

Exploring status quo bias in the human brain
The more difficult the decision we face, the more likely we are not to act, according to new research by scientists that examines the neural pathways involved in "status quo bias" in the human brain.

River, apprehension rise as residents prepare in Fargo

Police escorted convoys of flatbed trucks carrying piles of sandbags into neighborhoods along Fargos Red River yesterday as residents worked to keep the looming flood waters out of their homes.



Weather Trivia: Did You Know ... ? - ABC News

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Weather Trivia: Did You Know ... ?
ABC News
The first day of spring is less than a week away, so "Good Morning America" is here to help teach you some fun facts about the weather as we look forward to ...



An extended stretch of sunny and mild weather begins! - MassLive.com

MassLive.com

An extended stretch of sunny and mild weather begins!
MassLive.com
It's truly a remarkable stretch of nice weather for this time of year, considering the average high is about 44 degrees! St. Patrick's festivities should be ...
Major storm continues to plague Western Mass. today with wind & showersMassLive.com

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Palpable breast cancers are more common in women not undergoing annual mammography
New research findings indicate that some breast cancers continue to be detected as a palpable lump rather than being found through mammographic screening. Patients who presented with palpable tumors -- those detected as a result of breast complaint or during examination -- had larger tumors and were at a more advanced stage at diagnosis.





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16/03/2010 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.

16/03/2010 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.

16/03/2010 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.

16/03/2010 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.

16/03/2010 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.

16/03/2010 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.

16/03/2010 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.

16/03/2010 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.

16/03/2010 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.

16/03/2010 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.

16/03/2010 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.

16/03/2010 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.

16/03/2010 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.

16/03/2010 Interactive Weather Pages
Make your weather page come alive as your users receive up-to-date weather information through an interactive map.

16/03/2010 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.

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16/03/2010 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.

16/03/2010 A better way to control Dust and Odor
Dust Boss: The leader in dust control solutions for the demolition & construction industries.

16/03/2010 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.

16/03/2010 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.