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Tornado destroys five homes in Okla.

March 9: Video from SevereStudio.com captures the wrath of a powerful tornado in Oklahoma. NBC's Bill Karen has more. (Today Show)Authorities say at least five homes and a barn owned by the county government were destroyed in a tornado in western Oklahoma.




Rain, warmth could spark Midwest flood

This map shows where heavy rain could lead to flooding this week in and around Des Moines, Iowa.Rains and warmer weather this week could trigger flooding in portions of the Midwest grain belt, prompting concerns of delays to field work ahead of seeding the corn and soy crops.




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)




Avalanche, crashes kill 7 in Germany

A man clears snow in Remscheid, Germany, on Saturday.Heavy snowfall in parts of Germany triggered a deadly avalanche and caused thousands of accidents, leaving at least seven people dead and dozens more injured, police said Sunday.




Video: Globe plagued by wild winter

March 6: From unexpectedly heavy snow in Europe to a rogue wave in the tranquil Mediterranean, each day seems to bring a new glimpse of extreme – and dangerous – conditions. NBC’s Stephanie Gosk reports. (Nightly News)From unexpectedly heavy snow in Europe to a rogue wave in the tranquil Mediterranean, each day seems to bring a new glimpse of extreme – and dangerous – conditions. NBC’s Stephanie Gosk reports. (Nightly News)




Expecting flood, Fargo bags sand

Cass County inmates, city employees and volunteers man an "Octopus" sandbagging machine in Fargo, N.D., on March 1.Spring could bring disastrous flooding to the Upper Midwest, forecasters are warning. And folks in the Fargo, N.D., area are taking precautions after calamities last year and the year before.




Cold snap decimated Florida tomato crop

March 6: Colder-than-normal temperatures are putting the squeeze on Florida farmers’ profits and leaving consumers feeling the pinch in their budgets and on their plates. NBC’s Ron Mott reports.  (Nightly News)A frigid Florida winter is taking its toll on your sandwich. Sunshine State growers lost some 70 percent of their crop during January's prolonged cold snap.








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Transplant drug preserves kidneys, avoids toxicity, studies suggest
The experimental drug belatacept can prevent graft rejection in kidney transplant recipients while better preserving kidney function when compared with standard immunosuppressive drugs, data from two international phase III clinical trials show.

Ever-changing Earth: How the atmosphere can affect planets shape, rotation, gravitational field
Researchers in Austria are investigating the effects of the Earths atmosphere on our planets shape, its rotation and its gravitational field. The researchers aim is to develop a better understanding of the Earths system and to support the development of the Global Geodetic Observing System (GGOS).

Cotton is the fabric of your lights, your MP3 player, your cell phone
Consider this T-shirt: It can monitor your heart rate and breathing, analyze your sweat and even cool you off on a hot summers day. Or a solar-powered dress that can charge your MP3 player? This is not science fiction -- this is cotton in 2010.

Life is shorter for men, but sexually active life expectancy is longer
At age 55, men can expect another 15 years of sexual activity, but women that age should expect less than 11 years, according to a new study. Men in good or excellent health at 55 can add 5 to 7 years to that number. Equally healthy women gain slightly less, 3 to 6 years.

Hemoglobin A1c outperforms fasting glucose for risk prediction
Measurements of hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) more accurately identify persons at risk for clinical outcomes than the commonly used measurement of fasting glucose, according to a new study. HbA1c levels accurately predict future diabetes, and they better predict stroke, heart disease and all-cause mortality as well.

New study questions benefits of elective removal of ovaries during hysterectomy
Removal of the ovaries (bilateral oophorectomy) while performing a hysterectomy is common practice to prevent the subsequent development of ovarian cancer. This prophylactic procedure is performed in 55% of all U.S. women having a hysterectomy, or approximately 300,000 times each year. A new article suggests that this procedure may do more harm than good.

Scientists discover catastrophic event behind the halt of star birth in early galaxy formation
Scientists have found evidence of a catastrophic event they believe was responsible for halting the birth of stars in a galaxy in the early universe. The researchers observed the massive galaxy as it would have appeared just three billion years after the Big Bang when the Universe was a quarter of its present age.

Future of broadband: Where data is broadcast using desk lamps
In the future, getting a broadband connection might be as simple as flipping on a light switch. In fact, according to a group of researchers from Germany, the light coming from the lamps in your home could one day encode a wireless broadband signal.

Acts of kindness spread surprisingly easily: just a few people can make a difference
For all those dismayed by scenes of looting in disaster-struck zones, whether Haiti or Chile or elsewhere, take heart: good acts -- acts of kindness, generosity and cooperation -- spread just as easily as bad. And it takes only a handful of individuals to really make a difference.

71 today, then rain moves in - Richmond Times Dispatch

LAist (blog)

71 today, then rain moves in
Richmond Times Dispatch
By Staff Reports The National Weather Service says today's forecast for the Richmond area is for sunny skies, light winds and a high near 71 degrees. ...
WEATHER: SunnyPort Huron Times Herald
Today's weatherDaytona Beach News-Journal
Weather remains nice, but could turn later in weekGaston Gazette
Florida Today -The Missoulian -Danbury News Times
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Weather: Highs in the lower 60s today - Anderson Herald Bulletin

NJ.com

Weather: Highs in the lower 60s today
Anderson Herald Bulletin
Today will be another very mild day, with highs in the lower 60s. Expect mostly cloudy skies with the possibility of a few showers, but it will not rain all ...
Spring-like weather this weekAlbany Times Union
Forecast: Still mild, but clear skies cloud upWashington Post (blog)
Weather: Sunny, warm with high near 60The Virginian-Pilot
Muncie Star Press -WFMY News 2 -Washington Post (blog)
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CHAR: On the lookout for weather - Bolivar Herald Free Press

USA Today

CHAR: On the lookout for weather
Bolivar Herald Free Press
I took that opportunity last week when I attended a “Severe Weather Awareness” class taught by Kermit Hargis, emergency management director for the city of ...
El Nino could whip up more active tornado seasonUSA Today
How to be prepared for severe weatherKRCG
Dodge City to take part in drill for severe weatherDodge City Daily Globe
NBC Augusta -Lawrence Journal World -Vanderbilt University News
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German exports 'hit by cold weather' - BBC News

Spiegel Online

German exports 'hit by cold weather'
BBC News
German exports fell unexpectedly in January, with the cold weather that month being seen as the main cause. Exports in the first month of the year declined ...
German Exports Drop For First Time In Five MonthsRTT News

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Search on in No. Ariz. for missing Flagstaff woman

The Coconino County Sheriffs Office and its search and rescue unit are attempting to locate a Flagstaff woman missing since late Monday.



Lizard moms choose the right genes for the right gender offspring
Brown anole lizards make an interesting choice when deciding which males should father their offspring. The females of this species mate with several males, then produce more sons with sperm from large fathers, and more daughters with sperm from smaller fathers. The researchers believe that the lizards do this to ensure that the genes from large fathers are passed on to sons, who stand to benefit from inheriting the genes for large size.

The Rosenfeld named after Californias godfather of energy efficiency
Pioneering French physicists Marie and Pierre Curie have the curie, a unit of radioactivity, named after them. Renowned inventor Nikola Tesla is honored with the tesla, which measures a magnetic field. And now, the Rosenfeld, proposed as a unit for electricity savings, will be named after the man seen by many people as the godfather of energy efficiency, Arthur Rosenfeld.

Ice jams still present flood risk - Omaha World-Herald

KFGO

Ice jams still present flood risk
Omaha World-Herald
And ice can bring ice jams, and ice jams can bring flooding, said Jeff Reese, a hydrologist with the National Weather Service in Valley. ...
Rain, warm weather could spark US Midwest floodReuters
Gov. wants emergency declaration as flooding anticipatedWest Central Tribune
Is Minnesota Prepared For Flooding?WCCO
KDKA -State Journal -phillyBurbs.com
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Strong winds forecast for Southern California - San Jose Mercury News

Strong winds forecast for Southern California
San Jose Mercury News
The National Weather Service says strong northwest to north winds with gusts up to 65 mph are expected to continue through late Wednesday night, ...
Gusting winds and cool temperatures expectedSan Gabriel Valley Tribune
CHP: 'Be prepared for anything' on dusty daysThe Desert Sun
Strong winds expected to continue across Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles Times (blog)
KHTS Radio -CBS 2
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In Season: Freeze, cold weather push up tomato prices - Dallas Morning News

The Keene Sentinel

In Season: Freeze, cold weather push up tomato prices
Dallas Morning News
But Mexico has been experiencing the same weather pattern that we're seeing in North Texas, with rain every six to eight days. That has hurt the Mexican ...
Cold Weather = Pricey TomatoesWENY-TV
Freezing weather hits Florida tomato crops, doubles pricesThe Keene Sentinel
Cold weather in south driving up tomato prices here at homeWKBT
Beaver County Times -PerishableNews (press release) -KGET 17
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Gusting winds and cool temperatures expected - San Gabriel Valley Tribune

East Valley Tribune

Gusting winds and cool temperatures expected
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
The National Weather Service predicts some gusty winds and cooler than usual temperatures in the San Gabriel Valley. Wind gusts could reach 25 mph in the ...
Weather! Midweek updateRVANews
Weather: Thunderstorms return to forecastHannibal.net
AZ Weather: Cold, rainy, & windy todayKPNX-12
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Telemet - News


10/03/2010 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.

10/03/2010 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.

10/03/2010 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.

10/03/2010 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.

10/03/2010 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.

10/03/2010 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.

10/03/2010 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.

10/03/2010 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.

10/03/2010 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.

10/03/2010 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.

10/03/2010 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.

10/03/2010 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.

10/03/2010 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.

10/03/2010 Interactive Weather Pages
Make your weather page come alive as your users receive up-to-date weather information through an interactive map.

10/03/2010 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.

10/03/2010 First Integrated Center in South America, dedicated to mountain engineering and environmental technology.


10/03/2010 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.

10/03/2010 A better way to control Dust and Odor
Dust Boss: The leader in dust control solutions for the demolition & construction industries.

10/03/2010 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.

10/03/2010 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.