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  • Coviello achieves green designation Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 8:19AMAlicia Coviello, a realtor with ERA Andrew Realty, has been awarded the National Association of Realtor’s Green Designation, the only green real estate professional designation recognized by NAR.
  • Indian Air Force (IAF) seeks trainee officers Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 12:28PMNew Delhi, June 19 : The Indian Air Force (IAF) is seeking eligible Indian graduates and post-graduates, both men and women, to join the force as commissioned officers in the flying, engineering and ground duties branches on completion of their respective courses, commencing July 2012.
  • IAF seeks trainee officers Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 10:42AMThe Indian Air Force (IAF) is seeking eligible Indian graduates and post-graduates, both men and women, to join the force as commissioned officers in the flying, engineering and ground duties branches on completion of their respective courses, commencing July 2012.
  • IAF seeks aspiring air warriors in officer cadre Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 4:42AMNew Delhi, June 19 : The Indian Air Force (IAF) has sought eligible Indian graduates and post-graduates, both men and women, to join the force as commissioned officers in the branches of flying, engineering and ground duties on completion of their respective courses, commencing July 2012.
  • Warning: extreme weather ahead Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 3:56AMTornados, wildfires, droughts and floods were once seen as freak conditions. But the environmental disasters now striking the world are shocking signs of 'global weirding' Drought zones have been declared across much of England and Wales, yet Scotland has just registered its wettest-ever May. The warmest British spring in 100 years followed one of the coldest UK winters in 300 years. June in ...
  • Jones County Junior College holds annual Kids College Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 5:01PMSome Pine Belt first through sixth graders received a college experience this week.
  • Va Tech closer to offering meteorology degree Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 2:50AMAssociated Press - June 7, 2011 3:35 AM ET BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) - Virginia Tech is a step closer to offering a bachelor's degree in meteorology.
  • UF TV station offers weather, plans other local programming Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 6:36PMThe University of Florida launched a 24-hour weather channel this week with plans to increase programming, including Gator athletics and local news.
  • Education Ministry, Mayoralty, Environmental Society sign MoUs Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 1:53AMJEDDAH: The two-day Gulf Environmental Forum concluded here Tuesday with the signing of two memorandums of understanding between the Saudi Environmental Society and Ministry of Education, and between Saudi Environmental Society and the Jeddah Municipality.
  • Graduation: Viroqua High School Class of 2011 looks to the future Saturday, May 28, 2011 @ 4:55PMVIROQUA -- The future was on the minds of members of the Viroqua High School Class of 2011 as seniors received their diplomas at commencement, Saturday, May 28.
  • Phl Reaffirms Support for Global Climate Change Efforts Friday, May 20, 2011 @ 11:44PM21 May 2011 - The Philippine Mission in Geneva reported that Dr. Nathaniel T. Servando, Permanent Representative of the Philippines to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) Acting Administrator, participated in the 16 th World Meteorological Congress being held in Geneva, Switzerland from May 16 to ...
  • Bridge the Gap has helped leverage $8.2 million in prescription assistance Saturday, April 30, 2011 @ 11:19PMMore of the same? That's the hope of this year's Bridge the Gap to Health Race, which has raised more than $300,000 during its first decade in support of those who need life-sustaining and life-saving medications -- but cannot afford them.
  • Medford REALTOR® achieves national designation Tuesday, April 19, 2011 @ 11:48AMAlicia Coviello, a REALTOR® with Medford’s ERA Andrew Realty, has been awarded the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR’s) Green Designation, the only green real estate professional designation recognized by NAR.
  • Feature obituary: Calvin Grass, 84, science teacher with a heart for music Monday, April 18, 2011 @ 11:16PMCalvin Grass Sr. was teaching science at Madison High School, when, as the story goes, the aromas emanating from Jane Robertson's home economics room downstairs enticed him.
  • Tech introduces meteorology degree Monday, April 18, 2011 @ 10:25PMA new meteorology degree program, the first in Virginia, is forecasted to expand the relationship between Virginia Tech and Blacksburg’s National Weather Service office.
  • Nationwide: Severe Weather Outbreaks More Numerous Than Usual Monday, April 18, 2011 @ 1:59PMThe United States has been rocked by severe weather this month.  It's been one of the worst Aprils in history for this type of weather.
  • Workshops & Programs: March 26 Friday, March 25, 2011 @ 2:37PMUKRANIAN EGG DECORATING CLASS SET APRIL 2
  • Becoming a Certified Weather Spotter Monday, March 7, 2011 @ 9:43AMEvery year, the National Weather Service Offices in Marquette, Gaylord and Grand Rapids which cover our viewing area offer free storm spotter training courses in every single county across Northern Michigan.
  • Bentley Voices: The conflict on climate Monday, February 21, 2011 @ 9:20AMClimate literacy of citizens is essential for advancing responsible public policy on energy legislation, carbon emission reductions, and other climate change issues, and weathercasters have great potential for enhancing that literacy.
  • Mini tornado hits as Cyclone Carlos looms Monday, February 21, 2011 @ 2:35AMCyclone Carlos is expected to intensify overnight and there has already been storm damage in Karratha with power cut off to some areas.
  • At the Helm: A glutton for winter weather Saturday, February 12, 2011 @ 7:47AMThere’s a saying in Curry County that goes: “No good day goes unpunished.” In other words, a fair weather winter day on the coast will no doubt be followed by one packing a meteorological wallop of rain, wind and cold temperatures.
  • More snow headed for campus tonight Tuesday, February 8, 2011 @ 12:31AMStudents can expect more winter weather and snow starting late today and lasting through Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Norman is expecting 6 to 8 inches of snow, said Lamont Bain, meteorology senior and National Weather Service volunteer.
  • 2011 Miami International Boat Show and Strictly Sail Miami Drive into New Waters, Feb 17-21 Friday, February 4, 2011 @ 1:26PMThe 70th annual Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail Miami, one of the world’s largest boating events, returns Feb. 17-21, 2011, showcasing thousands of the newest powerboats, sailboats, engines, electronics and marine accessories from more than 2,000 leading manufacturers from around the world. With new attractions including the Dive & Travel Harbor featuring the [...]
  • Modernize PAGASA — solon Thursday, January 20, 2011 @ 10:04AMAGHAM party-list Rep. Angelo Palmones yesterday urged the government to modernize the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration to improve the country’s capability to address climate change. “Climate change is inevitable. One way of mitigating and adapting to its effects is to develop and train new staff who will eventually man the new PAGASA,” Palmones said. He ...
  • Brisbane's flood and the lessons of 1974 Wednesday, January 12, 2011 @ 4:14AMOn the last weekend of January in 1974, as Australians marked their national day, an already abnormally wet summer saw new, near-record rainfall that swept floodwater through the city of Brisbane. Car parks were submerged, boats broke loose and jammed under bridges, and roads collapsed. Debris was strewn along the river courses. When the devastation was collated, 14 people had lost their lives ...
  • Feedback sought for new adult education program Wednesday, December 29, 2010 @ 3:16AMAMESBURY — Amesbury's educators are looking for public input on the adult education courses that will be offered for the spring semester at Amesbury High School. Adult education is set to make its comeback at Amesbury High next month. Its return comes after evening courses were interrupted by construction at the high school. Now that the building is complete, Maggie Furlong, who spearheaded the ...
  • What's new this year's eve Tuesday, December 28, 2010 @ 11:07PMLooking for something different to ring in 2011? We have a swag of suggestions for you.
  • 2011 Miami International Boat Show and Strictly Sail Miami Dive Into New Waters Feb. 17-21 Monday, December 27, 2010 @ 10:27AMThe 70th annual Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail Miami, one of the world’s largest boating events, returns Feb. 17-21, 2011, showcasing thousands of the newest powerboats, sailboats, engines, electronics and marine accessories from more than 2,000 leading manufacturers from around the world.
  • Take care in wet conditions Friday, December 24, 2010 @ 5:31AMPolice are urging motorists and road users to take care in the wet conditions.
  • Keep your family safe this summer Wednesday, December 15, 2010 @ 7:21PMAs thousands of schoolchildren hang up their bags and another year ticks by, the sun, sand and surf beckon.
  • Asheville-area colleges, universities prepare for budget shortfall Monday, December 13, 2010 @ 7:50AMNorth Carolina college students are in the crosshairs as the state prepares to tackle a massive deficit: State budget shortfalls could mean reduced class offerings, fewer instructors and increased tuition.
  • Government declares natural disaster areas Sunday, December 5, 2010 @ 9:19PMNatural disaster declarations have been issued for nine local government areas in Queensland.
  • Rain to continue Saturday, December 4, 2010 @ 7:51PMHeavy rain will continue across Queensland today, adding to already dangerous driving conditions.
  • Texas A&M Scientist Maps Mid-level Clouds Wednesday, November 24, 2010 @ 10:18AMClouds play a major role in the climate-change equation, but they are the least-understood variable in the sky, observes a Texas A&M University geoscientist, who says mid-level clouds are especially understudied. The professor, Shaima Nasiri, is making those "in-between" clouds the focus of her research, which is being funded by NASA. Mid-level clouds are so understudied, Nasiri says, that ...
  • Winds of change Thursday, November 4, 2010 @ 8:57AMThe educational house of cards YSU has based its plans on for two years is blowing in the wind, a victim of a political tornado that officials should have seen coming. Sure enough, Ohioans voted Republican John Kasich into the governor's mansion in Columbus, ousting incumbent Democrat Ted Strickland.
  • Coast braces for gales, floods Sunday, October 10, 2010 @ 7:02AMMETEOROLOGISTS are warning of damaging wind gusts and flash flooding with falls of 100mm in coastal areas, following landslides on the Sunshine Coast.
  • 90km/h gales, floods hit coast Saturday, October 9, 2010 @ 5:39PMEMERGENCY services remain on standby as strong gales and flash floods affect southeast Queensland, sparking landslides on the Sunshine Coast.
  • 90km/hr gales, flash floods hit coast Saturday, October 9, 2010 @ 5:00PMEMERGENCY services remain on standby as gales of more than 90km/hr and flash floods affect southeast Queensland, sparking landslides on the Sunshine Coast.
  • Coastal flash-flood warning Saturday, October 9, 2010 @ 4:33PMEMERGENCY services remain on standby as gale-force winds and flash floods affect southeast Queensland, sparking landslides on the Sunshine Coast.
  • Astronomers meet to party with the stars Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:06PMStar gazing: It's not just for scientists anymore. Despite a cloudy sky, about three dozen backyard astronomers turned out for an Aug. 20 "Star Party" that turned into a telescope workshop at American Science and Surplus, 5316 N. Milwaukee. Their teachers were local weatherman Ed Curran, and the store's own Paul Chapman and Luke Lavecchia, none of whom are full-time astronomers.
  • MU breaks records for overall, minority enrollment Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:55AMUniversity officials expect enrollment to drop in coming years.
  • Sailing aboard the Rolls-Royce of the seas Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 4:50PMConjuring tales of adventure and exploration, an armada of 57 tall ships -- complete with billowing square sails -- has crossed the North Sea.
  • 3 Q's: Michael Brown: MSU meteorology professor Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 5:44AMMichael Brown is associate professor of meteorology at Mississippi State University. He has been a professor at MSU for 10 years and teaches advanced meteorology courses. In addition, he is an avid storm chaser who has logged more than 120,000 miles and seen more than 100 tornadoes.
  • Despite popular perception, statistics show humidity is not going up in valley Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 3:46AMSome people swear that the Coachella Valley's dry heat isn't quite as arid as it once was.
  • Grass grows on these guys Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 1:10AMOn most mornings, Pete Evans pulls into the parking lot at Orchard Hills Golf Course in Paramus with his headlights on. The sun is about an hour from creeping over the horizon, but there’s work to be done by Evans, the course superintendent.
  • Young cadet takes his first solo flight Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 10:29AMFirst solo. It's a defining event in the training of a fledgling pilot and for 17-year-old Air Cadet Zakk Hickey, it's a dream come true.
  • Skywarn in county’s horizon Wednesday, June 23, 2010 @ 4:53PMTwo courses will be taught in July to train people to become storm spotters, which are a crucial part to severe storm readiness.
  • Summer Ushers In Period of Most Lightning Bolts Sunday, June 20, 2010 @ 6:55PMBy GARY WHITE THE LEDGER Summer officially begins today, bringing with it the daily potential for thunderstorms in Central Florida.
  • Looking Back: From the Maple Shade Progress archives Friday, May 28, 2010 @ 8:54AM— Compiled by Gary McPherson May 21, 1970
  • 2010 Hurricane Season: University of South Carolina Faculty Experts List Friday, May 28, 2010 @ 8:19AMread more