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(06:00AM ET) - Atlantic Tropical Storm Ophelia, which weakened early Friday, was getting a little second wind, so to speak Friday evening and will impact land this weekend.Sat, 24 Sep 2011 14:40:00 +0200caribseekencaribseek-36f147d83f0b5b5498d943bc11b4d8bd20110924144000http://news.caribseek.com/Caribbean/article_100422.shtmlSTATE COLLEGE, PA, U.S.A. (06:00AM ET) - Tropical Storm Ophelia, which is beginning to weaken in the Atlantic, will finally impact land this weekend after forming on Tuesday.Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:03:00 +0200caribseekencaribseek-009ae5c515aa853830505e15e83123fe20110923140300http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/218354/20110922/west-nile-virus-west-nile-deaths-west-nile-symptoms-west-nile-cases.htmPublic health authorities are sounding the alarm as mosquito breeding grounds created by torrential rain or persistent droughts have triggered a wave of West Nile Virus cases.Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:23:00 +0200ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-cc15139580e9947aa6f972cd716c0aa318.3523910466713 33.468109672492120110922182300http://www.maritimereporter.com/News/Article/Meet-the-Wider-42-Commercial/340539.aspxA planning boat that is light, fast and economical, yet has the usable deck area of a boat twice it’s size and the stability of a trimaran! Sounds too good to be true,Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:05:00 +0200maritimereporterenmaritimereporter-6b5f41cdeee6eef26bac94d95d034e7420110921170500http://www.marinelink.com/news/commercial-wider-meet340539.aspxA planning boat that is light, fast and economical, yet has the usable deck area of a boat twice it’s size and the stability of a trimaran! Sounds too good to be true,Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:52:00 +0200marinelinkenmarinelink-6b5f41cdeee6eef26bac94d95d034e7420110921165200http://www.africafiles.org/article.asp?ID=25729"‘If there was any uncertainty about the real mission of the United States, France, Britain and other members of NATO in Libya, these doubts were clarified with the nature of the military campaign against the people of Libya,’ writes Horace Campell." MEMWed, 21 Sep 2011 16:27:00 +0200africafilesenafricafiles-c98f960f0b0a886028fdb9a1a354f70851.4879 -0.17799848.8521 2.3489946.75743 -96.90415238.475239 -101.79260332.8711 13.1820110921162700http://www.startribune.com/blogs/130209138.htmlDouglas is a nationally respected meteorologist, with over 30 years of television and radio experience. A serial entrepreneur, Douglas continues to seek out new ways to expand on new media and almost limitless on-line opportunities. As Founder and CEO of Broadcast Weather, Douglas and a team of....Wed, 21 Sep 2011 07:47:00 +0200antiguanewsenantiguanews-2ba2d196abcb9c43cc5a14411d315f4e54.1609330777455 -4.4931271589539320110921074700http://news.caribseek.com/Caribbean/article_100140.shtmlCOBB COUNTY, GA, U.S.A. (Sep. 20th, 10:48PM ET) - Tropical Storm Ophelia has formed over the central tropical Atlantic Ocean and is expected to gradually strengthen while moving toward the Caribbean into this weekend.Wed, 21 Sep 2011 06:58:00 +0200caribseekencaribseek-ddcb699faddd9c2bc0eb5a420ca69bcb20110921065800http://appablog.wordpress.com/2011/09/20/the-un-secretary-general%e2%80%99-remarks-at-high-level-meeting-on-desertification-new-york-20-september-2011/The UN Secretary-General’ remarks at high level meeting on desertification New York, 20 September 2011 NEW YORK, September 20, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The UN Secretary-General’ remarks at high level meeting on desertification / New York, 20 September 2011 Today, the drylands of the Horn of Africa are experiencing [.Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:06:00 +0200africanpressorganizationenafricanpressorganization-6bacba54829e79a0ccce59de9dc6aa2e40.6222 -73.987820110920170600http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110920/ap_on_re_as/as_asia_typhoonAP - Thousands of people in central Japan have been advised to evacuate as a powerful typhoon approaches. The storm system has already triggered floods that have left two people missing.Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:20:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-c5e19f405e0850f7559611f3294abd8d35.6831 139.80920110920112000http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/scaling-up-innovative-climate-change-adaptation-and-insurance-solutions-in-senegal19 Sep 2011 14:54 Source: Content partner // World Food Programme The World Food Programme and the United States Agency for International Development join together with Oxfam America and Swiss Re in public private partnership New York, USA - The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and Oxfam....Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:39:00 +0200trustentrust-5768aa559404fb4ca4a632a9e79b131c14.6867 -17.451940.6222 -73.987820110920103900http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/09/disaster-management-lessons-from-hurricane-irene/True to predictions made early this year, our nation has experienced major flood disasters this year. Lagos and recently Ibadan have experienced very heavy flooding leaving in its trail, lots of avoidable deaths and massive destruction of property.Mon, 19 Sep 2011 20:34:00 +0200vanguardngrenvanguardngr-45a7bba5f919676076f55e4d986dc39d6.43919 3.423487.37884 3.8952820110919203400http://www.nieuwsbank.nl/en/2011/09/19/X002.htm[ Maandag 19 september 2011 | Razende Robot Reporter ] The R4 Rural Resilience Initiative will help poor farmers to protect their crops and livelihoods from the impacts of climate variability and change, including droughtMon, 19 Sep 2011 18:28:00 +0200nieuwsbankennieuwsbank-cd8a1caa86f182fb793c1d30fc6feb5120110919182800http://www.wfp.org/news/news-release/scaling-innovative-climate-change-adaptation-and-insurance-solutions-senegalThe World Food Programme and the United States Agency for International Development join together with Oxfam America and Swiss Re in public private partnershipMon, 19 Sep 2011 17:18:00 +0200wfpenwfp-93c72e4f44c4fb75757291b706b1053e14.6867 -17.451940.996854 -92.30732439.633869 -94.79028320110919171800http://ftpapp.app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=154245&Itemid=38And as per the directives of Sheikh Khalifa, charities institutions in the country will start providing urgent relief aid to support those affected by floods in Pakistan. Foreign assistance is pouring in for flood-victims of Sindh following the appeal of President Asif Ali Zardari to the United....Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:11:00 +0200app-enenapp-en-8e2ff2c5052ef5ff06946ccffdc86ddb33.718151 73.06054720110919171100http://ftpapp.app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=154087&Itemid=38NARAN, Sept 17 (APP): Hailing from the Royal Family of Kaghan Provincial Minister for Industries Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Syed Ahmad Hussain Shah on Saturday said the government is fully focused to explore tourism potential besides attracting foreign tourists to help out country both economically and to present a soft image of it to world community.Sun, 18 Sep 2011 18:45:00 +0200app-enenapp-en-0e43e4089aac50feafd1972aa204d7bf20110918184500http://allafrica.com/stories/201109160956.htmlIf there was any uncertainty about the real mission of the United States, France, Britain and other members of NATO in Libya, these doubts were clarified with the nature of the military campaign against the people of Libya,' writes Horace Campell.Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:32:00 +0200allafricaenallafrica-0f12616846399b3a0ceb333fef1d23be48.8521 2.3489951.4879 -0.17799846.75743 -96.90415238.475239 -101.79260332.8711 13.1820110916143200http://news.caribseek.com/Caribbean/article_99460.shtmlCOBB COUNTY, GA, U.S.A. (05:06AM ET) - Tropical Storm Maria will move slowly northward away from the Caribbean, will not directly affect the U.S. East Coast, but could directly impact Bermuda and/or Atlantic Canada later this week.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:56:00 +0200caribseekencaribseek-9c94834136f4e1c5b4b5c00c84a26f0f32.3011 -64.799348.176041 -65.99797120110913135600http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/rick-perry-softens-social-security-rhetoric-usa-today-190155484.htmlThe Ticket - Is Rick Perry dialing back on some of his anti-Social Security rhetoric? Ahead of tonight's CNN/Tea Party Express Republican primary debate in Florida, the Texas governor has an op-ed in Monday's USA Today defending his criticism of the program.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 21:35:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-844dccb3a642ee25892cd2afbfee57fe30.115471 -83.58418331.417778 -96.91520110912213500http://news.caribseek.com/Belize/article_99270.shtmlWASHINGTON, DC, U.S.A. (IDB) - The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a $10 million loan to rehabilitate and improve drainage and road infrastructure in Belize City. Additional funding is to be provided by the Government of Belize.Sat, 10 Sep 2011 21:08:00 +0200caribseekencaribseek-b1ded99f5ee9a9a576564d4fd0e1aa4238.9051 -77.016217.2617 -88.778520110910210800http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2011/09/10/Worries-increase-in-flooded-US-states/UPI-69411315661174/BINGHAMTON, N.Y., Sept. 10 (UPI) -- Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett warned residents to stay away from flood waters as worries of toxic water supplies followed storms that deluged the East Coast.Sat, 10 Sep 2011 15:37:00 +0200upienupi-59780892a6e5a53a7b4da3c54b8339b240.8732052497767 -77.798396426730920110910153700http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20110910/local/press-digest.384133The following are the top stories in the Maltese and overseas press: The Times reports that the US is marking the 9/11 anniversary amid a new terror threat. It also reports the Prime Minister’s reaction to the Moody’s downgrade, saying the country would continue to do what it has been doing, and would not be humiliated like other countries.Sat, 10 Sep 2011 08:10:00 +0200timesofmaltaentimesofmalta-9649d2d23305b90973228a17cfe4a12320110910081000http://www.usatoday.com/weather/storms/story/2011-09-09/Worst-flooding-in-40-years-hits-Northeast/50332842/1?csp=34news&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20usatoday-NewsTopStories%20%28News%20-%20Top%20Stories%29The worst flooding in almost 40 years overwhelmed parts of the interior Mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Thursday.Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:20:00 +0200usaTodayenusaToday-836190148e5bcd0c1e5a78508a71cf1720110909112000http://allafrica.com/stories/201109090114.htmlAllow me respond to an article by Mr Mohamed Matovu in the Daily Monitor of Monday, September 5, criticising the response of the Department of Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Management in the Office of the Prime Minister in reference to the Bulambuli Landslides tragedy.Fri, 09 Sep 2011 07:31:00 +0200allafricaenallafrica-88778fa80e788fb45b6eeb960bc00b020.483333 33.6520110909073100http://content.usatoday.com/communities/sciencefair/post/2011/09/climate-report-links-2011-extreme-weather-events-to-global-warming/1?csp=34news&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20usatoday-NewsTopStories%20%28News%20-%20Top%20Stories%29Tornadoes, droughts, blizzards and all the the rest of the year's U.S. record-breaking extreme weather, likely enjoyed a boost from global warming, ...Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:08:00 +0200usaTodayenusaToday-8284d6d450d86261d2d6af996a61f3d220110908190800http://www.newswatchngr.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3469&Itemid=41With the war to oust Gaddafi almost over, the new Libyan regime has begun counting the country’s lossesWed, 07 Sep 2011 13:58:00 +0200newswatchngrennewswatchngr-9b308aafbd16b8c4ff6db6d4b13b27e020110907135800http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2033834/Texas-wildfires-Thousands-flee-2-killed-5000-homes-destroyed.html?ITO=1490Hundreds of families have been left homeless after a wind-fueled wildfire swept through Central Texas.Wed, 07 Sep 2011 02:59:00 +0200dailymailendailymail-cc15832b6adbb7851ae2c26131c8468e31.4943738356216 -99.360041181702920110907025900http://news.caribseek.com/Caribbean/article_98620.shtmlCOBB COUNTY, GA, U.S.A. (04:54AM ET) - Katia strengthened into a category 2 hurricane on Sunday, and is expected to become a major hurricane later today.Mon, 05 Sep 2011 14:39:00 +0200caribseekencaribseek-fb31b42f45d5168a6f8493d528ed3f4b20110905143900http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2011/09/05/forecasters-predict-wales-will-be-hit-by-tail-end-of-hurricane-irene-91466-29362657/THE remnants of Hurricane Irene will bring Wales’ first storms of the autumn this week, forecasters have warned.Mon, 05 Sep 2011 09:19:00 +0200icWalesenicWales-ece3c552abd3a79b987bfcac2ae1023c52.3065822048099 -3.7391980983700220110905091900http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2011/09/05/wales-to-be-hit-by-tail-end-of-hurricane-irene-91466-29362657/THE remnants of Hurricane Irene will bring Wales’ first storms of the autumn this week, forecasters warned last night.Mon, 05 Sep 2011 08:46:00 +0200icWalesenicWales-6a90e2e4694705aa875ad63f1f89a3d752.3065822048099 -3.7391980983700220110905084600http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2011/09/04/story_4-9-2011_pg5_2By Razi Syed KARACHI: Around 600,000 acres of cultivation belt in Sindh has been inundated with rainwater, which has caused a massive damage to standing crops of cotton, sugarcane and other agriculture commodities, Sindh Agriculture Forum (SAF) said on Saturday.Sun, 04 Sep 2011 01:31:00 +0200dailytimesPKendailytimesPK-2a4ff528381bdc322761e3f7cc3f933a20110904013100http://www.news24.com/World/News/Obama-tours-storm-hit-New-Jersey-20110904President Barack Obama has toured the flood-battered state of New Jersey to survey damage from Hurricane Irene.Sun, 04 Sep 2011 23:52:00 +0200news24ennews24-07898b67f274d0aae4a99f2d3c39217640.1983846636256 -74.67136453191120110904235200http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904900904576549762121023184.html?mod=fox_australianThe center of Tropical Storm Lee lurched across Louisiana's Gulf Coast early Sunday, dumping torrential rains that threatened flooding in low-lying communities in a foreshadowing of what cities further inland could face in coming days.Sun, 04 Sep 2011 14:27:00 +0200wsj-enenwsj-en-80cafd1492ab2d14f11abfbd1b507d2a-7.40206922191156 144.80153542529120110904142700http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2033124/Thousands-evacuated-New-Orleans-grapples-worst-storm-threat-Katrina-Louisiana-facing-flash-floods-20-INCHES-rain-holiday-weekend.html?ITO=1490New Orleans, devastated by Hurricane Katrina six years ago, saw heavy rain in the area overnight and in the early morning as the storm in the Gulf of Mexico advanced toward land.Sun, 04 Sep 2011 04:10:00 +0200dailymailendailymail-e49f28a85421c59eef21dd338d4e9e4919.3395004253507 -99.627266840977629.9564 -90.098720110904041000http://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2011-09/21249343-hurricane-and-earthquake-create-perfect-storm-for-roof-damage-timely-repairs-prevent-more-serious-home-and-health-risks-008.htmEL SEGUNDO, Calif., Sept. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week''s record-breaking earthquake and violent hurricane Irene pummeled homes along the East Coast, potentially damaging hundreds of thousan...Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:20:00 +0200finanznachrichten-enenfinanznachrichten-en-54d8034de9d01a3988de42dbbc278e1220110903012000http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110903/ap_on_re_as/as_asia_typhoonAP - Powerful Typhoon Talas inched across south-central Japan on Saturday, dumping rain and buffeting a wide swath of the archipelago with strong winds. At least two people died and five others were reported missing.Sat, 03 Sep 2011 15:12:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-ca29a0692a63a1754f35b13a8f1705eb35.6831 139.80942.4028712638378 72.171969180250620110903151200http://news.caribseek.com/Caribbean/article_98534.shtmlCOBB COUNTY, GA, U.S.A. (08:10AM ET) - Hurricane Katia to pass north of Lesser Antilles, and still has potential to directly impact the U.S. late next week. Tropical Storm Lee slowly moves north into the Louisiana Coast, and is expected to be a flood threat across the Southeast into early week.Sat, 03 Sep 2011 15:11:00 +0200caribseekencaribseek-c6a6df435fdd818ad2710ead856af1cc31.0983707216688 -92.0337080623146-7.40206922191156 144.80153542529120110903151100http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110903/ap_on_re_as/as_asia_typhoonAP - Slow-moving Typhoon Talas dumped heavy rain across a wide swath of Japan on Saturday, reportedly killing one person and leaving five others missing.Sat, 03 Sep 2011 08:38:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-0edd0f43ff5fa1e84c7ae5b909fbf64435.6831 139.80942.4028712638378 72.171969180250620110903083800http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904716604576544563602581124.html?mod=rss_asia_whats_newsU.S. The economy failed to add jobs for the first time in almost a year, raising the odds of a return to recession and putting more pressure on Obama and the Federal Reserve to revive a moribund labor market. But Federal Reserve officials are as deeply divided as they have been in decades over how to spur the flagging economy.Sat, 03 Sep 2011 05:33:00 +0200wsj-enenwsj-en-2de10cb920b1bbb00f1f21df4239a8c920110903053300http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110903/ap_on_re_as/as_asia_typhoonAP - Slow-moving Typhoon Talas has made landfall in southern Japan, dumping heavy rain across a wide swath of the country. Public broadcaster NHK says one person has died and three others are missing.Sat, 03 Sep 2011 05:07:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-b5c04fec5fb131882d9bc816f595f4f035.6831 139.80942.4028712638378 72.171969180250620110903050700http://news.caribseek.com/Caribbean/article_98530.shtmlCOBB COUNTY, GA, U.S.A. (Sep. 2nd, 08:44PM ET) - Katia re-strengthens into a hurricane, and still has potential to directly impact the U.S. late next week. Tropical Storm Lee slowly drifting north toward the Louisiana coast.Sat, 03 Sep 2011 04:07:00 +0200caribseekencaribseek-9111b61d298c24760a18cd171ee01e1231.0983707216688 -92.0337080623146-7.40206922191156 144.80153542529120110903040700http://news.caribseek.com/Caribbean/article_98476.shtmlCOBB COUNTY, GA, U.S.A. (04:58AM ET) - Katia weakened to a tropical storm Thursday afternoon, but is expected to re-strengthen into a hurricane later today. Tropical Depression 13 developed Thursday evening in the Gulf of Mexico, should become a tropical storm later today.Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:04:00 +0200caribseekencaribseek-c967a9f7d4fa6dc4d95f7d810bd9035019.3395004253507 -99.627266840977620110902120400http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-colombia-defense-minister-20110901,0,6661667.story?track=rssAttacks on Colombia's energy infrastructure and kidnappings of oil company personnel have increased, threatening security gains made over the last decade and possibly jeopardizing an oil boom.Colombia's defense minister abruptly resigned Wednesday amid a resurgence of violence by rebel and criminal....Fri, 02 Sep 2011 06:37:00 +0200latimesenlatimes-62d6872a81a3f9432f9aff62fef804b220110902063700http://content.usatoday.com/communities/ondeadline/post/2011/09/after-irene-show-must-go-on-at-vermont-state-fair/1?csp=34news&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20UsatodaycomNation-TopStories%20%28News%20-%20Nation%20-%20Top%20Stories%29The site of the 166th Vermont State Fair was hit hard by the remnants of Hurricane Irene, but the curtain will rise on schedule Friday, The Burlington ...Fri, 02 Sep 2011 04:53:00 +0200usaTodayenusaToday-59c92209672a7939ef591320c3cb581444.469799 -73.21118920110902045300http://content.usatoday.com/communities/ondeadline/post/2011/09/after-irene-show-must-go-on-at-vermont-state-fair/1?csp=34news&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20usatoday-NewsTopStories%20%28News%20-%20Top%20Stories%29The site of the 166th Vermont State Fair was hit hard by the remnants of Hurricane Irene, but the curtain will rise on schedule Friday, The Burlington ...Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:40:00 +0200usaTodayenusaToday-54c43b17c799b3a556a969a0349a2bf944.469799 -73.21118920110901164000http://news.caribseek.com/Caribbean/article_98390.shtmlCOBB COUNTY, GA, U.S.A. (Aug. 31st, 10:59PM ET) - Katia becomes the 2nd hurricane of the Atlantic season and will probably become a major hurricane, but uncertain if it will impact any land areas. Tropical wave over the Gulf of Mexico could lead to a depression or storm within by the weekend.Thu, 01 Sep 2011 05:19:00 +0200caribseekencaribseek-39519095bad80d6a084e29a767f3343319.3395004253507 -99.627266840977620110901051900http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2011/08/31/the-justice-department-versus-deal-makers/?partner=rss&emc=rssAlthough the Justice Department is suing to block AT&T's deal with T-Mobile, it has been criticized on how it handled other proposed mergers.Thu, 01 Sep 2011 05:11:00 +0200IHTenIHT-82a0b5a49dc1f1d60add0a92aa49c06420110901051100http://www.newschannel5.com/story/15362322/amtrak-nj-service-to-resume-after-irene-floodingOne of the busiest parts of the nation's passenger train system is getting back on track after being shut down by flooding from Hurricane Irene.Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:36:00 +0200newschannel5ennewschannel5-419d6474a9abbffa9948823ef3012c5620110831003600http://content.usatoday.com/communities/theoval/post/2011/08/obama-to-view-irene-damage-on-sunday/1?csp=34news&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20usatoday-NewsTopStories%20%28News%20-%20Top%20Stories%29President Obama will travel Sunday to Paterson, N.J., to view damage from Hurricane Irene.Wed, 31 Aug 2011 22:28:00 +0200usaTodayenusaToday-20b5483ee3ce577bcea4b19655a1dbaf40.91445 -74.16341320110831222800http://www.prensa-latina.cu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=319680&Itemid=131 de agosto de 2011, 15:08 Washington, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) The effects of the impact of hurricane Irene in many zones of the USA reflect on Wednesday at least 44 fatal victims and significant material lossses, as well as the interruption of services like transport and electricity.  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 21:26:00 +0200prensa-latina-enenprensa-latina-en-03495bf483858baa17b5db971d0b35fb38.9051 -77.016247.373271456894 -120.41897402772720110831212600http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44340049/ns/travel-news/One of the busiest parts of the nation's passenger train system is getting back on track after being shut down by flooding from Hurricane Irene.Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:27:00 +0200msnbcenmsnbc-bba6d970ecfa14810551fea293adc19420110831172700http://www.france24.com/en/20110831-usa-hurricane-irene-ny-north-carolina-obama-floods-major-disaster-federal-aidUS President Barack Obama has officially declared that the severe floods afflicting parts of North Carolina and New York in the wake of Hurricane Irene a “major disaster”, paving the way for the areas to receive federal aid.Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:59:00 +0200france24-enenfrance24-en-c61c013bed632ff62efdc75c4c6f8d8b40.6222 -73.987835.5433236693713 -79.383297691494520110831145900http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904332804576538861963980934.html?mod=rss_US_NewsA storm like Irene can be a curse for apparel retailers that have to close up shop, but for those selling batteries, tarps, water and flashlights, a hurricane can provide a bump in sales.Tue, 30 Aug 2011 01:47:00 +0200wsj-enenwsj-en-380712d15624a5db520ff50f03cff1eb20110830014700http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904332804576538861963980934.html?mod=rss_whats_news_us_businessA storm like Irene can be a curse for apparel retailers that have to close up shop, but for those selling batteries, tarps, water and flashlights, a hurricane can provide a bump in sales.Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:16:00 +0200wsj-enenwsj-en-5941aa32d37e7502d471f853172b20a120110830001600http://www.prensa-latina.cu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=319406&Itemid=130 de agosto de 2011, 16:26 Washington, Aug 30 (Prensa Latina) The death toll rose to 44 in 11 US states on Tuesday, as an assessment of the devastation trail left by Hurricane Irene is being made, with politicians and insurance companies predicting multi-million dollar losses.  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 23:06:00 +0200prensa-latina-enenprensa-latina-en-db24b5cfa27fd6ba492b305b5f37943738.9051 -77.016247.373271456894 -120.41897402772720110830230600http://edition.cnn.com/2011/US/08/29/how.to.help.irene/index.html?eref=rss_latestResidents are dealing with the aftermath of Irene -- a massive storm that pummeled the East Coast.Tue, 30 Aug 2011 21:41:00 +0200cnnencnn-3b588b708b50a4915a9e12293637dca120110830214100http://news.caribseek.com/Caribbean/article_98271.shtmlCOBB COUNTY, GA, U.S.A. (04:53AM ET) - The depression over the far eastern Atlantic Ocean has been upgraded to Tropical Storm Katia. Katia is forecast to become a hurricane this week, but too soon to determine if any land areas will eventually be affected.Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:29:00 +0200caribseekencaribseek-8d6222ac938e3f503621f326561cbae120110830132900http://www.france24.com/en/20110830-US-irene-death-toll-mounts-storm-hurricane-epic-floodingTowns along the east coast of the United States are scrambling to restore power lines and stem massive floods in the wake of Hurricane Irene, which is now known to have killed at least 44 people.Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:08:00 +0200france24-enenfrance24-en-e0e307b43b1abea485fcfcac0d252a8b31.991944 -96.87111143.083729 -97.1622720110830100800http://www.usatoday.com/weather/storms/story/2011-08-29/Irene-leaves-waterlogged-mess-in-Vermont/50175534/1?csp=34news&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20usatoday-NewsTopStories%20%28News%20-%20Top%20Stories%29Sandbags and crossed fingers did little to ward off the raging rivers that drowned Vermont in mud and debris.Tue, 30 Aug 2011 08:39:00 +0200usaTodayenusaToday-9fe0d455b6d12be8ee0c9f72665732dd44.0685708772691 -72.663656091438520110830083900http://www.france24.com/en/20110829-weather-hurriance-storm-dozens-dead-wake-irene-us-east-coastCombined reports from emergency officials and local media across ten states on the US East Coast Monday say that Hurricane Irene was responsible for the deaths of at least 33 people, mostly from falling trees, road accidents, or floodwater.Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:02:00 +0200france24-enenfrance24-en-2b817ca58a93f42f52a2d77d0819957531.991944 -96.87111143.083729 -97.1622720110829230200http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/factbox-ny-transit-resumes-commuter-rail-limited29 Aug 2011 20:07 Source: reuters // Reuters Aug 29 (Reuters) - Following are details of which New York and New Jersey bus, subway and commuter rail lines have reopened and which are still shut as authorities inspect and clear damage caused by Hurricane Irene. The storm flooded tracks, downed power lines, toppled trees and caused other damage.Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:02:00 +0200trustentrust-54c79496fdb5a3ec4355439d447760e040.6222 -73.987820110829230200http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/factbox-ny-transit-resumes-commuter-rail-limited29 Aug 2011 20:07 Source: reuters // Reuters Aug 29 (Reuters) - Following are details of which New York and New Jersey bus, subway and commuter rail lines have reopened and which are still shut as authorities inspect and clear damage caused by Hurricane Irene. The storm flooded tracks, downed power lines, toppled trees and caused other damage.Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:25:00 +0200alertnetenalertnet-54c79496fdb5a3ec4355439d447760e040.6222 -73.987820110829222500http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2011/0829/Aftermath-of-Irene-budget-straining-cleanup-and-lives-turned-upside-down?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20feeds/csm%20%28Christian%20Science%20Monitor%20%7C%20All%20Stories%29Hurricane Irene was just a tropical storm by the time it hit New England. But its trip up the East Coast claimed an estimated 35 lives and left a path of destruction whose cost is magnified by a weak economy.Mon, 29 Aug 2011 21:41:00 +0200csmonitorencsmonitor-eba66b6dedb9564a4bc6aac855e811d620110829214100http://edition.cnn.com/2011/US/08/29/how.to.help.irene/index.html?eref=rss_latestResidents are dealing with the aftermath of Irene -- a massive storm that pummeled the East Coast.Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:30:00 +0200cnnencnn-e20203ba3e678b62d50729068cb9224120110829203000http://www.usatoday.com/weather/storms/story/2011-08-29/Irene-leaves-waterlogged-mess-in-Vermont/50175534/1?csp=34news&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20usatoday-NewsTopStories%20%28News%20-%20Top%20Stories%29Hurricane Irene crossed into Canada, leaving Vermont residents battling raging rivers and the worst flooding to hit the state in a century.Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:30:00 +0200usaTodayenusaToday-7dace27ae255d93c84189fb89a4c1bfb44.0685708772691 -72.663656091438545.3742 -75.650720110829173000http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=131581Torrential rains and rising river waters have flooded streets in Manhattan as hurricane Irene hit New York City Sunday morning Eastern Time. Officials said the storm had knocked out power to more than 3 million people and was responsible for at least 11 deaths, up from 9 deaths reported earlier on....Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:18:00 +0200noviniteennovinite-7584e687796417792407fd8983e5fe2440.761197 -73.98991520110829161800http://content.usatoday.com/communities/ondeadline/post/2011/08/vermont-floods-close-hundreds-of-roads-in-biggest-disaster-since-1927/1?csp=34news&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20usatoday-NewsTopStories%20%28News%20-%20Top%20Stories%29Vermont Emergency Management asks residents to stay off roadways today because of flooded roads, debris, washouts and downed power linesMon, 29 Aug 2011 15:49:00 +0200usaTodayenusaToday-42936c73dac609827da9957962b5fe3544.0685708772691 -72.663656091438520110829154900