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NOAA predicts 'possibly extremely active' hurricane season
U.S. government meteorologists predict a “possibly extremely active” hurricane season in 2013, the top National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration official said Thursday, with as many as half a dozen major hurricanes. NOAA expects 13...
Tags: Tropical Weather, Weather, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Natural Disasters, Tropical Storms
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National Hurricane Center Forecasts 'Active To Extremely Active' Season This Year
The Hartford CourantThe Atlantic Ocean hurricane season this year is expected to be "active or extremely active," federal forecasters said Thursday. The season, which runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, will bring 13 to 20 named storms, of which seven to 11 will be hurricanes,...Tags: Tropical Weather, Caribbean Sea, Natural Disasters, Tropical Storms, National Hurricane Center
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Glow-in-the-dark cockroach among top 10 new species of 2012
Scientists estimate that there are about 8.7 million species on Earth, give or take 1.3 million. (Some believe that the true figure is even higher.) Of these, perhaps 1.2 million to 2 million have been officially identified -- the rest are still out...
Tags: Science and Technology, Science, NASA
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From the Boathouse: As boating season starts, is safety first?
Ahoy, and welcome to Memorial Day weekend! Memorial Day weekend signals the official start of the boating season across the nation, and literally millions of people will be on the water enjoying boating-related activities. Thousands of boaters will be...Tags: Holidays, Human Interest, Entertainment, Memorial Day, Radio
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Honor those who sacrificed much
mmoore@jessaminejournal.comI had never heard the names of Louis Zamperini and Russel Allen Phillips until my pastor gave me the book, “Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption,” by author Laura Hillenbrand, who wrote “Seabiscuit: An...Tags: U.S. Army, Human Interest, Memorial Day, Authors
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Trips, tips & deals
South of the border Travel deals south of the border look muy, muy bueno — just in time for summer vacation season. Savings of as much as 60 percent are showing up in deals at Mexico beach regions, including Riviera Maya, Los Cabos, Cancun, Puerto...
Tags: Hotels and Accommodations, Mark Twain, Travelzoo Inc., Travel, Tourism and Leisure
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Carbon dioxide levels in atmosphere pass 400 milestone, again
The ratio of carbon dioxide reached 400 parts per million Sunday in readings taken by the two top monitors of greenhouse gases. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration revised its Sunday reading to 400.06, following a Sunday reading of 400....
Tags: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Al Gore
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A license plate for every cause, but how much is raised?
Do you care about the survival of sea turtles? Dolphins? Do you ride horses, watch whales or fish for large-mouth bass? Did you serve as a paratrooper — or care for someone who did? If so, you can tell the world — with your license tag....
Tags: Florida Atlantic University, Arena Football League, Animals, Tampa Bay Storm, Science and Technology
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Hawaii: Mama's Fish House hopes to help with sustainable fishing
Mama’s Fish House, the much-loved Maui restaurant, is installing a deepwater buoy in the Pacific Ocean this month in an effort to promote sustainable fishing. Studies have shown that certain types of fish tend to congregate around such buoys,...
Tags: Restaurants, Lifestyle and Leisure, Dining and Drinking, Fishing
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'Real good jolt' reported after 4.0 earthquake rattles South Bay
The South Bay got a bit of a jolt Wednesday as a 4.0 magnitude earthquake rattled the region. The quake, which struck about 1 p.m., was centered in the Pacific Ocean six miles south of Point Fermin. No damage was immediately reported, but the...
Tags: Natural Disasters
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With the proper maneuvering, Clippers can improve in off-season
Any correspondence about possible Clippers' off-season moves needs to go straight to the top. So, Chris Paul, here's a primer on what you should instruct your franchise to do in the coming months to take that next step, otherwise known as getting past...
Tags: DeMarcus Cousins, Chris Paul, Los Angeles Lakers, Mitch Kupchak, Andrea Bargnani
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Long Beach aquarium exhibit peers into ocean's dark depths
The Aquarium of the Pacific's newest exhibit introduces visitors to an eerie world beyond the reach of sunshine: the bottom of the ocean, a strange seascape of crushing pressure, volcanic fissures and an abundance of cryptic creatures. The Wonders of...
Tags: Petroleum Industry, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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