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Fargo residents defiant in face of flood

Mac Butler stands in what normally is his backyard as the Red River continues to rise at his Fargo, N.D. home. Butler, who has lived in his home for 25 years, is preparing for his fourth flood.Mac Butler believes he’ll beat the bloated Red River and save his home again this year. But a canoe and kayak are tied up outside his house just in case he's wrong.




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 cyclone damage overwhelming, leader says
A powerful cyclone destroyed more than half the houses in many villages in northern Fiji, but only one death has been reported, officials said Thursday.

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.




Northeast slowly dries out from storm

March 16: The estimated half a million people who lost power during the recent storm are slowly getting it back. NBC’s Ron Allen reports from the banks of the Passaic River in New Jersey.  (Nightly News)The powerful nor'easter had moved out at sea, but flooding lingered Tuesday in many Northeast communities.




Power grid hit hard by Northeast storm

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.








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Genes linked to ulcerative colitis identified
A study of the human genome has now identified genes linked to ulcerative colitis, offering clues as to what causes the condition and potential avenues for new therapies to treat the disease.

Chemists influence stem-cell development with geometry
Scientists have successfully used geometrically patterned surfaces to influence the development of stem cells. The new approach is a departure from that of many stem-cell biologists, who focus instead on uncovering the role of proteins in controlling the fate of stem cells.

Computer scientists create a multilingual search engine
Researchers have developed a multilingual search engine to query a contents repository written in Interlingua using questions formulated in any language. The search engine returns a precise answer in the language in which the question was formulated.

Media reports may paint overly optimistic view of cancer
Newspaper and magazine reports about cancer appear more likely to discuss aggressive treatment and survival than death, treatment failure or adverse events, and almost none mention end-of-life palliative or hospice care, according to a report.

Significant amount of inappropriate CT and MRI referrals from primary care physicians, study finds
A large academic medical center has found that a significant percentage of outpatient referrals they receive from primary care physicians for computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging studies are inappropriate (based upon evidence-based appropriateness criteria developed by a radiology benefits management company), according to a new study.

Switch mechanism for controlling traffic in cells discovered
Scientists have identified a mechanism that switches on an extremely important process for the proper functioning and survival of our bodys cells. Specifically, the fast-track transportation pathway of "cargo" to and from the surface of the cell.

Mother is more essential to orphans than breadwinner father, research suggests
The role of a mother in African families is even more essential to the well-being of a child than the role played by the breadwinner father, according to a new study.

Drug dramatically reduces nausea and vomiting in bone marrow transplant patients
Bone marrow transplant patients say two of the most debilitating side effects of the treatment are nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy and radiation. But a new study has found the drug aprepitant can dramatically reduce both nausea and vomiting when combined with other anti-nausea drugs.

Brain naturally follows scientific method? Less effort to register predictable images
It turns out that there is a striking similarity between how the human brain determines what is going on in the outside world and the job of scientists. Good science involves formulating a hypothesis and testing whether this hypothesis is compatible with the scientists observations. Researchers have now shown that this is what the brain does as well. A study shows that it takes less effort for the brain to register predictable as compared to unpredictable images.

Molecules in cell membranes move in a flowing motion rather than chaotically, new research finds
Researchers in Spain have discovered that the molecules in cell membranes move in a flowing motion rather than chaotically, as previously thought.

Hypnotherapy eases irritable bowel syndrome symptoms, expert says
Hypnotherapy seems to be very effective for easing the distressing symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, and in a goodly proportion of cases, clears up symptoms altogether, reveal experts.

WEATHER: Full sun again today - Muncie Star Press

WEATHER: Full sun again today
Muncie Star Press
The sun-filled weather that has covered East Central Indiana in recent days will continue for at least another day. Forecasts call for clear skies today and ...
Weather Gets Better!LEX18 Lexington KY News
Weather: Sunny skies, temperatures 65 to 70Anderson Herald Bulletin
Forecast: Several days of spectacular weatherWashington Post (blog)
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Record Warm Temperatures Possible At End Of Week - Hartford Courant

Record Warm Temperatures Possible At End Of Week
Hartford Courant
Even though the calendar says it is still winter, our weather is leaping ahead to spring. Yesterday our high temperature was 67 degrees with plenty of ...
Warm welcome for balmy weatherStockton Record
Weather outlook: continued warmRichmond Times Dispatch
Winter Weather Marks Start Of SpringKTUL
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If you take simvastatin to control cholesterol, watch out for infection, says new report
Simvastatin might help us control our cholesterol, but when it comes to infection, its an entirely different story says a new research study. Scientists have shown that simvastatin delivers a one-two punch to the immune system. First it impairs the ability of specialized immune cells, called macrophages, to kill pathogens. Then, it enhances production of molecules, called cytokines, which trigger and sustain inflammation.

Newer cornea transplant surgery shows short- and long-term promise
One year post-surgery, patients who underwent Descemets stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) experienced greater cell loss overall compared to those who underwent penetrating keratoplasty (PKP), according to a new analysis of data. However, the study showed that cell loss in DSAEK patients plateaued more quickly than in those who underwent PKP.

Phylogenetic analysis of Mexican cave scorpions suggests adaptation to caves is reversible
A new study of the scorpion family Typhlochactidae, a group of nine dark-adapted species endemic to Mexico, shows that specialized traits are not necessarily an evolutionary dead end. At least three reversals, or a return to generalized morphology, were found in a phylogenetic analysis.

Some clinical trials explicitly exclude gay and lesbian patients
All clinical trials have guidelines that clearly state who can and cannot participate, but according to the National Institutes of Health these guidelines are typically based on age, gender, previous treatment history, the type and stage of a disease, and other medically relevant factors. However, researchers have now gathered evidence indicating that some trials explicitly exclude individuals based on their sexual orientation.

The danger in Manitoba? Mild weather - Toronto Star

The danger in Manitoba? Mild weather
Toronto Star
WINNIPEG–Some First Nations in northern Manitoba have declared a state of emergency and are looking to the federal government for help after mild weather ...

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Sandbags on hand, Red River area waits for flood

Now comes the difficult part for residents of Fargo and neighboring Moorhead, Minn., who must wait to find out if all of their efforts are enough to hold back the water.



Ghrelin mitigates liver fibrosis in animal models; regulates human fibrosis
Spanish researchers determined that rats treated with recombinant ghrelin displayed a reduction in liver fibrosis. Ghrelin, a stomach hormone, reduced the amount of fibrogenic cells by 25 percent in the treated rodents. Research further showed ghrelin prevented acute liver damage and reduced oxidative stress and inflammation in the animal models.





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18/03/2010 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.

18/03/2010 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.

18/03/2010 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.

18/03/2010 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.

18/03/2010 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.

18/03/2010 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.

18/03/2010 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.

18/03/2010 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.

18/03/2010 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.

18/03/2010 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.

18/03/2010 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.

18/03/2010 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.

18/03/2010 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.

18/03/2010 Interactive Weather Pages
Make your weather page come alive as your users receive up-to-date weather information through an interactive map.

18/03/2010 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.

18/03/2010 First Integrated Center in South America, dedicated to mountain engineering and environmental technology.


18/03/2010 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.

18/03/2010 A better way to control Dust and Odor
Dust Boss: The leader in dust control solutions for the demolition & construction industries.

18/03/2010 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.

18/03/2010 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.