Forecasters: Clearer warnings could save lives

Listen up: If dangerous weather is on the way, the National Weather Service wants you to pay attention. So it plans to change the way some local weather warnings are worded to emphasize just how dangerous a storm can be. National Hurricane Center spokesman Dennis Feltgen said authorities hope to revamp guidelines for local forecasters to include more detailed language before the 2009 Atlantic hurricane season officially begins June 1.

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State Dept. issues warning on Caribbean travel

The State Department urged Americans on Wednesday to be aware of the risks caused by Tropical Storm Gustav to people traveling to Haiti, Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, Cuba and Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.

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I am sure it is very dangerous in India right now, but they do bring up some interesting points in the debate over the travel advisory issued by the United States, stating:

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The Root of the Problem

In looking for a reason for our current economic issues it appears that most people think the problem is just a few years old. They find a point that backs their cause and stop looking.

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BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala -- It's one of those rules parents try to enforce every time their child goes to the bathroom, especially if that bathroom is public. "Always wash their hands and use sanitizer," said Rudolph Scott, a father of two boys.

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North Texas is in for a prolonged period of freezing rain with significant impacts possible Ice storm to last through Wednesday...

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DAVIS COUNTY — It may take a village to raise a child, but sometimes it takes an entire nation to bring one home.

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Winter Weather Advisory: Where's the Storm?

Ohioans heading north should cancel their travel plans, build a fire and dig up their old Johnny Mathis Christmas album. At 4:41 AM EST on 14 December 2007, the National Weather Service issued the following statement:

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Weather alert: Snow Advisory

It may just be winter at last, Ohio! The National Weather Service stated the following at 8:56 PM EST on 4 December 2007: First snowfall to affect the region late tonight and Wednesday. The Snow Advisory is now in effect from midnight tonight to 4 PM EST Wednesday.

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From author Richard Garwin: "In 1957, science advisers were brought into the White House as the President's Science Advisory Committee. Its demise has deprived the US government of invaluable counsel."

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Another 0day exploit discovered in Microsoft Word

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What are young newspaper readers looking for in their newspapers? Young newspaper readers are no different than older people who enjoy newspapers (aside from being better-looking).

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FDA Public Health Advisory for consumers filling drug prescriptions abroad; provides a listing of drug names with their active ingredients as known overseas and in the US.

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