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Arizona Wallow Fire: 51% contained, Greer Evacuation Lifted on Monday

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:38:00 +0200

The Wallow Fire, the largest in Arizona history growing to approximately 511,118 acres, on Sunday has been 51 percent contained. Meanwhile, Greer residents only can go to the Round Valley High School Dome at 11:00 a.m. Monday to receive a pass to return to Greer, according to Apache County Sheriff's Office.

Japan Tsunami: From devastation to hope (Before & After Photos)

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:37:00 +0200

Three months have passed since the deadliest tsunami struck Japan on March 11, 2011. It was announced as the strongest ever in recorded history of geological disasters. Check out photos of Japan’s amazing recovery that took place after the catastrophic event.

How NASA satellite images helped fight Arizona wildfire (PHOTOS)

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 17:19:00 +0200

The largest wildfire in Arizona's history was 33 percent contained on Friday, report said. NASA’s Landsat 5 satellite data helped the emergency managers fight the flare.

Honda to honor U.S. discounts on out-of-stock cars

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:46:00 +0200

Honda Motor Co <7267.T>, struggling to recover from the earthquake in Japan in March, told its U.S. auto dealers to honor discount offers, even on cars they do not have in stock, a spokesman said on Wednesday.

Wildfire Rages in Arizona (LATEST PHOTOS)

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:17:00 +0200

The massive wildfire that has displaced as many as 11,000 people in eastern Arizona held steady in size on Thursday, and fire officials said they hoped weaker winds and cooler temperatures would help them begin to contain the fire.

Latest Photos: Wallow Fire Burns 300,000 Acres, Thousands Evacuated

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 12:05:00 +0200

About 2,000 residents of Eagar, in eastern Arizona, were ordered to evacuate Tuesday as flames approached the town in the afternoon, while another Arizona town, Springerville, has ordered 2,000 residents to prepare for evacuation.

Wallow Fire Update: More Than 300,000 acres burned, thousands evacuated

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:04:00 +0200

Latest pictures: Arizona forest fire expands to 350 square miles near New Mexico border

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:33:00 +0200

A wildfire that has charred more than 350 square miles in eastern Arizona forced the evacuation of a third town on Monday. Check out some of the latest pictures of the Arizona forest fire.

Chile earthquake 2011: Two quakes hit Pacific Coast

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 09:45:00 +0200

A forceful 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Chile on Wednesday off the country's south-central Pacific Coast, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

Chile earthquake 2011: Magnitude 6.4 quake shakes Pacific Coast

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:03:00 +0200

An earthquake measuring 6.4 has struck off Chile's Pacific coast this on Wednesday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

Socially connected by mobile phones, or else?

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:31:00 +0200

What would we do without mobile phones? Be it an emergency, be it leisure, and be it religious, there are mobile phones everywhere

UN report highlights flaws at Japan nuclear plant, says Japan underestimated tsunami threat

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 07:25:00 +0200

Japan has underestimated the tsunami hazards for its nuclear power and needs to keep an eye on public and worker’s health, a U.N nuclear safety team in Japan said in a summary of its report on the nuclear crisis, Reuters reported.

No-confidence vote looms before Japan PM

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 05:25:00 +0200

Unpopular Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan may face votes for a no-confidence motion against him from dozens of Japanese ruling party rebels, media said on Wednesday.

Majority of Japanese voters want prime minister Kan to be replaced

Mon, 30 May 2011 04:23:00 +0200

After the March 11 disaster crisis, the Japanese people seem to have lost their confidence on Prime Minister Naoto Kan. While 70 percent of Japanese voters want a replacement for Kan, nearly half of them think he should continue as the PM.

Shiloh Industries (SHLO) Posts Balance Sheet Improvements for Fiscal 2011 Q2

Fri, 27 May 2011 20:13:00 +0200

Shiloh Industries Inc., a leading manufacturer of various blanks, stampings and modular assemblies for the automotive and truck industry, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended April 30, 2011, posting increases across the board. Sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2011 were $137.

台灣大7月推出HTC Sensation 專案價月付2199元手機0元

Fri, 27 May 2011 12:26:00 +0200

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不一樣的Android Phone 以Android作為系統的手機多如繁星，單是去季，已不知推出了多少款Android Phone ......(詳情)

Wed, 25 May 2011 21:20:00 +0200

以Android作為系統的手機多如繁星，單是去季，已不知推出了多少款Android Phone，不過這批智能電話十居其九都只是在追規格，機價更被弄至高一高，反而最近推出的Android Phon e則一反常態，好似，HTC的Wildfire S便玩Sense界面更新；而Sony Ericsson的W8則引入Walkman播放器，加上兩者售價不高，正好給予預算有限的用家又抵玩又實用的選擇。撰文、圖片：Juan 系統全面升級 HTC Wildfire S 繼Incredible S及Desire S後，HTC繼續推出新機，最新一員是Wildfire....

Missouri tornado could cost insurers $1 billlion-$3 billion

Tue, 24 May 2011 16:06:00 +0200

The tornado that hit Joplin, Missouri, could cost insurers some $1 billion to $3 billion, according to catastrophe risk modeling firm EQECAT.

May 21 Doomsday update: 12 earthquakes recorded worldwide

Sat, 21 May 2011 12:13:00 +0200

Here’s a list issued by NEIC showing details of above 2.5 magnitude earthquake recorded at 12 places on Saturday, May 21, 2011.

Latest pictures of Turkey's 5.9 magnitude earthquake (PHOTOS)

Fri, 20 May 2011 11:55:00 +0200

An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale struck western Turkey on Thursday, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported.