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One killed as twisters hit Arkansas

March 11: A tornado roars across Benton, Ark., damaging homes and injuring several people. NBC’s Natalie Morales reports. (Today Show)Twisters strike parts of Arkansas, killing one, injuring at least three and destroying a handful of homes.




After slow start, tornado season under way
Forecasters say a wetter-than-usual winter and a jet stream ripping over the part of the country known as "Tornado Alley" could lead to an active spring.

'Extreme' 2010 hurricane season possible
Five hurricanes, two or three of them major, are expected to strike the U.S. coast this season, private forecaster AccuWeather.com said Wednesday.

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)




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.




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)








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Contraceptive pill not associated with increased long-term risk of death, study finds
Women in the UK who have ever used the oral contraceptive pill are less likely to die from any cause, including all cancers and heart disease, compared with never users, according to new research.

Scientists identify microRNA as possible cause of chemotherapy resistance
Scientists may have uncovered a mechanism for resistance to paclitaxel in ovarian cancer, microRNA-31, suggesting a possible therapeutic target for overcoming chemotherapy resistance.

Proposed mission would return sample from asteroid time capsule
Meet asteroid 1999 RQ36, a chunk of rock and dust about 1,900 feet in diameter that could tell us how the solar system was born, and perhaps, shed light on how life began. It also might hit us someday.

High-tech armrest: Computer-controlled hand and arm support devise developed for doctors, artists
Engineers developed a computer-controlled, motorized hand and arm support that will let doctors, artists and others precisely control scalpels, brushes and tools over a wider area than otherwise possible, and with less fatigue.

R-rated movies increase likelihood of underage children trying alcohol
R-rated movies portray violence and other behaviors deemed inappropriate for children under 17 year of age. A new study finds one more reason why parents should not let their kids watch those movies: adolescents who watch R-rated movies are more likely to try alcohol at a young age.

Research points to way to improve heart treatment
Current drugs used to treat heart failure and irregular heartbeat have limited effectiveness and have side effects. New basic science findings suggest a way that treatments could potentially be refined so that they work better and target only key heart-related mechanisms.

Seaweed extract may hold promise for non-Hodgkins lymphoma treatment
Seaweed extract may eventually emerge as a lymphoma treatment, according to laboratory research. Seaweeds containing fucoidan, a sulfated polysaccharide similar to heparin in chemical structure, have been reported to have anti-tumor activity in mice and some cell lines.

How electricity moves through cells: Finding has implications for improving energy efficiency
Researchers have created a molecular image of a system that moves electrons between proteins in cells. The achievement is a breakthrough for biology and could provide insights to minimize energy loss in other systems, from nanoscale devices to moving electricity around the country.

After a fight with a partner, brain activity predicts emotional resiliency
Neural activity in the lateral prefrontal cortex can predict whether an individual will still be upset on the day after a conflict with his or her partner, according to new research. The findings point to the brain regions role in emotion regulation, and suggest that greater activity in this area might lead to improvement in day-to-day mood.

Fridays forecast: Wet for eastern half of USA
Wet weather will persist across the eastern half of the nation Friday as a large low-pressure system hovered over the region.




Forecaster: Early tornado alerts likely saved lives in Arkansas
Several days advance warning of severe weather in Arkansas, along with alerts issued Wednesday about specific storms, almost ...




Congress debates new satellite plan
The Obama administration plans to reorganize and more than double the annual budget for a troubled weather satellite program ...




Water shortages may hit northern Rockies
Much of the nation may be snow-weary, but farmers and ranchers who rely on winter snowpack in the northern Rockies for irrigation ...




Potholes put dent in city coffers
Drivers are battling an epidemic of teeth-rattling potholes, jarring not only wheels and tires but also transportation departments ...




Severe Weather Awareness week in Indiana - Fox 28

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Severe Weather Awareness week in Indiana
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It may delay the onset," said David Tucek, Warning Coordination Meteorologist from the National Weather Service in Indianapolis. "Regardless of the start, ...
Weather-delayed tornado drill called a successJefferson City News Tribune
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Finding Charcot-Marie-Tooth gene ends a quest and begins new era of personalized genomic medicine
Baylor College of Medicines Dr. James Lupski came to the end of a personal quest earlier this year when the Baylor Human Genome Sequencing Center sequenced his complete genome and identified the gene involved in his own form of Charcot-Marie-Tooth syndrome, which affects the function of nerves in the bodys limbs, hands and feet. At the same time, the finding opened a new door showing that genome information has clinical importance.

Immune cells that fight parasites may promote allergies and asthma
Millions of people in both the developing and developed world may benefit from new immune-system research findings that identify a cell population that fights off parasitic infections but also causes allergies and asthma.

Why female moths are big and beautiful
In most animal species, males and females show obvious differences in body size. But how can this be, given that both sexes share the same genes governing their growth? Entomologists studied this conundrum in moths and found clues that had been overlooked by previous efforts to explain this mystery of nature.

A Day Of Rest And A Prarie Cajun Weather Forecaster... - Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)

Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)

A Day Of Rest And A Prarie Cajun Weather Forecaster...
Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)
While sitting in the shade behind our motorhome, I remarked about the delightful afternoon weather...but that it was about 4 degrees to warm. ...

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Weather: rain likely to continue today, possible over the weekend - Rome News Tribune

Hunterdon County Democrat - NJ.com

Weather: rain likely to continue today, possible over the weekend
Rome News Tribune
Today the National Weather Service is calling for showers in the early morning hours, then showers and thunderstorms after 10 am Expect a high near 61, ...
Sunny weather streak expected to last into MondayCorpus Christi Caller Times
WEATHER ALERT: Flood watch issued in midstateCarlisle Sentinel
Weather Update: Chance or rain, high 54Port Huron Times Herald
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Telemet - News


12/03/2010 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.

12/03/2010 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.

12/03/2010 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.

12/03/2010 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.

12/03/2010 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.

12/03/2010 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.

12/03/2010 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.

12/03/2010 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.

12/03/2010 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.

12/03/2010 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.

12/03/2010 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.

12/03/2010 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.

12/03/2010 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.

12/03/2010 Interactive Weather Pages
Make your weather page come alive as your users receive up-to-date weather information through an interactive map.

12/03/2010 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.

12/03/2010 First Integrated Center in South America, dedicated to mountain engineering and environmental technology.


12/03/2010 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.

12/03/2010 A better way to control Dust and Odor
Dust Boss: The leader in dust control solutions for the demolition & construction industries.

12/03/2010 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.

12/03/2010 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.