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Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this materialhttp://7thspace.com/headlines/394537/fema_more_than_138_million_approved_for_disaster_survivors.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%207thspace%20%287thSpace%20Interactive%29The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) announced that, to date, more than $13.8 million is approved for Pennsylvanians who suffered damage from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. ...Mon, 19 Sep 2011 22:25:00 +02007thspaceen7thspace-d14d207ad8b878a8d64db79c90dd016e40.8732052497767 -77.7983964267309http://7thspace.com/headlines/394530/fema_disaster_unemployment_assistance_available_for_residents.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%207thspace%20%287thSpace%20Interactive%29Residents who are unemployed as a direct result of the devastation caused by Tropical Storm Irene may be eligible for weekly benefit payments under the Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) program, FEMA officials announced today. "The DUA ...Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:25:00 +02007thspaceen7thspace-47c0b0dc63cb33f6f8050cb915d100fchttp://7thspace.com/headlines/394529/fema_two_additional_disaster_recovery_centers_opened_in_connecticut.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%207thspace%20%287thSpace%20Interactive%29Two additional state and federal Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are have opened in Connecticut to assist individuals, households and businesses that suffered damage from Tropical Storm Irene and the subsequent flooding. This brings the total number of ...Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:25:00 +02007thspaceen7thspace-3165ac2efd63530bc10d1921acd1b3cf41.6232624088692 -72.7257246078136http://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 3.89528http://7thspace.com/headlines/394527/fema_se_abrir_un_centro_de_recuperacin_por_desastre_en_el_condado_de_dare.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%207thspace%20%287thSpace%20Interactive%29Un Centro de Recuperación por Desastre de corto plazo abrirá en Rodante en la isla Hatteras el sábado, 17 de septiembre a mediodía para ayudar a los sobrevivientes que sufrieron daños en sus propiedades y otros ...Mon, 19 Sep 2011 20:25:00 +02007thspaceen7thspace-3bdbf5f9c51e25e80e29e5c77c20acfahttp://7thspace.com/headlines/394519/fema_five_disaster_recovery_centers_serving_berkshire_franklin_counties.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%207thspace%20%287thSpace%20Interactive%29Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are now open in five locations in Berkshire and Franklin counties to help those whose homes or businesses were affected by Tropical Storm Irene. The centers are open from 8 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Saturday, until ...Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:25:00 +02007thspaceen7thspace-9d71386305536f46b849eff895cb38f0http://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2011-09/21392902-sentrysafe-and-me911-kick-off-national-preparedness-month-by-rolling-out-online-promotions-to-raise-preparedness-awareness-008.htmROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SentrySafe, the Rochester-based world leader in residential and small office security-storage containers, today announced its partnership with ME91...Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:30:00 +0200finanznachrichten-enenfinanznachrichten-en-24bb7cdf28b07f8701fd71fc412fa519http://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2011-09/21392900-utility-companies-contractors-and-aerial-devices-tackle-hurricane-irene-clean-up-004.htmOn Aug. 28, Hurricane Irene battered the East Coast and caused the largest electricity outage in more than 25 years. Following the storm, utility companies and...Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:30:00 +0200finanznachrichten-enenfinanznachrichten-en-a03fe6cf4f2529b1f285b4ace84bc884http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/ac/20110919/us_ac/9009953_charleston_sc_prepares_for_hurricane_ireneContributorNetwork - FIRST PERSON | CHARLESTON, S.C. -- When you're at the beach with girlfriends, there's not a lot of newspaper reading going on. We're not keeping up with the world; we're here to celebrate birthdays. It's only through social media and the telephone that I learned I'm in Hurricane Irene's expected path.Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:41:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-fee7971fb5d61b2a649819989d61d482http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/ac/20110918/us_ac/9144851_wild_weather_creates_a_pumpkin_shortage_for_usContributorNetwork - It's time for the Great Pumpkin ... or maybe not. Hurricane Irene's onslaught against the northeastern United States in late August may have claimed yet another victim -- those orange favorites of fall, this year's pumpkin crop.Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:05:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-a81ae5fd585c86c12ae1998b85b4adab37.97895 -121.261002http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2038089/Hurricane-Maria-After-Irene-Katia-3rd-hurricane-Atlantic-season-hits.html?ITO=1490Maria is expected to reach wind speeds of up to 80mph by the time it hits the Canadian coast this afternoon, knocking down trees and smashing rooves to pieces.Mon, 19 Sep 2011 02:13:00 +0200dailymailendailymail-0ed8da030ae02678881ff56d25e55e55http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2011/sep/18/hurricane-irene-food-shops-nycThe New York shops were a great place to be as the storm came in Manhattan's West Village was buzzing with pre-hurricane activity in late August as people began stockpiling emergency provisions. There were long queues to get into the hardware store for flashlights, the pharmacy for first-aid kits and, of course, at Murray's Bagels .Sun, 18 Sep 2011 01:25:00 +0200guardianenguardian-a5f5c8f6e5ae15d7db4c9d1a49b44fa340.6222 -73.9878http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/48672820/NEW YORK - Northeastern states are facing a jack-o'-lantern shortage this Halloween after Hurricane Irene destroyed hundreds of pumpkin patches across the region, farmers ...Sun, 18 Sep 2011 19:21:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-a0240b39e023339c56003b15b227a7d4http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110917/us_nm/us_pumpkinsReuters - The hurricane that might be renamed Wicked Witch Irene has wiped out pumpkin crops in flooded fields throughout the Northeast, where farmers on Saturday were scrambling to meet demand before Halloween.Sun, 18 Sep 2011 18:14:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-98c3c2b2fbf09c2f9eb4f1ee525e45d6http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2038815/East-Coast-pumpkin-crop-threatened-Hurricane-Irene-devastation.html?ITO=1490Hurricane Irene destroyed hundreds of pumpkin patches across the U.S. Northeast, and wholesale prices have doubled as farmers nurse surviving plants towards a late harvest.Sun, 18 Sep 2011 17:25:00 +0200dailymailendailymail-61115d6ee298f7f5da0eaf21b2fedbfahttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2038815/Halloween-threat-East-Coast-pumpkin-crop-threatened-Hurricane-Irene-devastation.html?ITO=1490Hurricane Irene destroyed hundreds of pumpkin patches across the U.S. Northeast, and wholesale prices have doubled as farmers nurse surviving plants towards a late harvest.Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:55:00 +0200dailymailendailymail-ed4906ae00cdcc6e4c39ad8c3a2fe4d7http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110918/ap_on_re_us/us_obit_curranAP - John Curran, an award-winning journalist for The Associated Press who covered stories from Miss America pageants to the Gulf oil spill to recent devastating flooding in Vermont, where he served as the news cooperative's news leader, died Saturday. He was 54.Sun, 18 Sep 2011 07:27:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-213b27b89abff8a6097877f6715e980a44.0685708772691 -72.6636560914385http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/09/17/national/main20107815.shtmlThe shortage is due to Hurricane Irene that destroyed hundreds of pumpkin patches across the region, according to farmersSun, 18 Sep 2011 05:13:00 +0200CBSnewsenCBSnews-3da89a15ea1c70326d9f3be4fc83e55fhttp://edition.cnn.com/2011/09/16/showbiz/vermont-phish-fundraiser/index.html?eref=rss_latestJam band Phish broke attendance records and raised more than $1.2 million for victims of flooding this week in their home state of Vermont.Sat, 17 Sep 2011 01:09:00 +0200cnnencnn-86b6aabf560b014c199dc635b4e0cbd144.0685708772691 -72.6636560914385http://7thspace.com/headlines/394324/fema_delaware_otsego_and_schenectady_residents_affected_by_hurricane_irene_and_tropical_storm_lee_must_register_for_each_disaster.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%207thspace%20%287thSpace%20Interactive%29Residents of counties hit by both Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee may be eligible for federal aid from both disasters but must register separately for each incident, officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said today. ...Sat, 17 Sep 2011 00:05:00 +02007thspaceen7thspace-0370436c2b80c1d179a28d2ad977ae4738.9981192061941 -75.5082723847119http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/17/us-pumpkins-idUSTRE78G2G820110917?feedType=RSS&feedName=domesticNewsNEW YORK (Reuters) - The hurricane that might be renamed Wicked Witch Irene has wiped out pumpkin crops in flooded fields throughout the Northeast, where farmers on Saturday were scrambling to meet demand before Halloween.Sat, 17 Sep 2011 23:52:00 +0200reutersenreuters-30b3b4be9c7f0e52bc6871ed5df004c6http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110917/ap_on_re_us/us_pumpkin_shortageAP - Northeastern states are facing a jack-o'-lantern shortage this Halloween after Hurricane Irene destroyed hundreds of pumpkin patches across the region, farmers say.Sat, 17 Sep 2011 23:22:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-ee38768d4eabf6e7e85014591ad7f584http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/3d281c11a96b4ad082fe88aa0db04305/Article_2011-09-17-Pumpkin%20Shortage/id-6ef73b2d877c402a8435b7b19a1164efNEW YORK (AP) — Northeastern states are facing a jack-o'-lantern shortage this Halloween after Hurricane Irene destroyed hundreds of pumpkin patches across the region, farmers say. Wholesale prices have doubled in some places as farmers nurse their surviving pumpkin plants toward a late harvest.Sat, 17 Sep 2011 23:18:00 +0200APenAP-15c68e891e84e1e2347cc11fef20927d43.0137107927454 -75.582695397263http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/3d281c11a96b4ad082fe88aa0db04305/Article_2011-09-17-Pumpkin%20Shortage/id-edddbb5bb405468a886ac76273d66049NEW YORK (AP) — Northeastern states are facing a jack-o'-lantern shortage this Halloween after Hurricane Irene destroyed hundreds of pumpkin patches across the region, farmers say. Wholesale prices have doubled as farmers nurse their surviving pumpkin plants toward a late harvest.Sat, 17 Sep 2011 22:56:00 +0200APenAP-7952ac07e4058bb1727952ab5b4a26b543.0137107927454 -75.582695397263http://www.newschannel5.com/story/15485984/ny-steps-up-amid-post-irene-pumpkin-shortage-in-neNortheastern states are facing a jack-o'-lantern shortage this Halloween after Hurricane Irene destroyed hundreds of pumpkin patches across the region, farmers say.Sat, 17 Sep 2011 22:43:00 +0200newschannel5ennewschannel5-17dc99003425e74a4911c469165b2482http://7thspace.com/headlines/394369/fema_no_matter_what_language_you_speak_fema_can_help.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%207thspace%20%287thSpace%20Interactive%29If you or someone you know needs to apply for federal disaster assistance in a language other than English, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) can connect you with someone who literally speaks your language. Callers from New York ...Sat, 17 Sep 2011 22:16:00 +02007thspaceen7thspace-3d753d79d8c1666c05e9f181ea9c9a4040.6222 -73.9878http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20110916/sc_livescience/hurricaneseasonhitspausebutisntoverLiveScience.com - Mid-August marked an uptick in the number of tropical storms and hurricanes forming in the Atlantic Ocean, with one storm always seeming to follow on the heels of another. But lately, the tropics have quieted down.Sat, 17 Sep 2011 07:33:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-d0a9cff9002bbd5cf06d5529c6435a9641.40662 -95.01355http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904491704576575052619091580.html?mod=europe_homeHurricane Irene left behind a clash between State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. and Connecticut officials over deductibles adopted by the industry to reduce exposure to storm damage.Sat, 17 Sep 2011 04:18:00 +0200wsj-enenwsj-en-be58eda509b5d7b4bb048655b8471eb341.6232624088692 -72.7257246078136http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/us-senate-approves-69-bln-in-disaster-aid15 Sep 2011 23:52 Source: reuters // Reuters * Senate urges House to pass long-term plan * House unlikely to pass Senate measure By Deborah Charles WASHINGTON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - The Democratic-led Senate on Thursday sent the House of Representatives a measure to fund disaster aid by twice as much....Fri, 16 Sep 2011 01:56:00 +0200alertnetenalertnet-90c6ad8173c7ef2f70d0e1f724f72ed738.9051 -77.0162http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/reutersipsos-more-americans-believe-world-is-warming15 Sep 2011 22:06 Source: reuters // Reuters * 83 pct believe planet is warming, up from 75 pct * Republican climate skeptics, record warming cause change * 15 pct Americans say climate their top issue-professor (Adds details) By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - More Americans than....Fri, 16 Sep 2011 01:56:00 +0200alertnetenalertnet-92556c9e9c48624ce2736900b97ea48b38.9051 -77.0162http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/story/2011-09-15/house-approves-disaster-aid-bill/50419228/1?csp=34news&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20usatoday-NewsTopStories%20%28News%20-%20Top%20Stories%29Senate Democrats passed a $7 billion bill to fund nearly empty federal disaster aid accounts.Fri, 16 Sep 2011 01:39:00 +0200usaTodayenusaToday-55bf998279405e766f8ec7216a67916fhttp://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/15/us-usa-poll-ipsos-idUSTRE78D5B220110915?feedType=RSS&feedName=scienceNewsWASHINGTON (Reuters) - More Americans than last year believe the world is warming and the change is likely influenced by the Republican presidential debates, a Reuters/Ipsos poll said on Thursday.Fri, 16 Sep 2011 01:37:00 +0200reutersenreuters-6aabbf74c1a6dba25414e79b4df0c99938.9051 -77.0162http://www.usatoday.com/weather/storms/hurricanes/story/2011-09-15/hurricane-maria-newfoundland-canada/50418924/1?csp=34news&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20usatoday-NewsTopStories%20%28News%20-%20Top%20Stories%29Forecasters say Maria has strengthened into a hurricane far from the U.S. and the storm is headed toward Newfoundland.Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:38:00 +0200usaTodayenusaToday-252a22814db065e2eb3ec00c9f86d6cehttp://7thspace.com/headlines/394234/fema_disaster_recovery_centers_to_open_in_salem_and_mercer_counties_to_assist_hurricane_survivors.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%207thspace%20%287thSpace%20Interactive%29FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) will open Friday, September 16, in Salem and Mercer counties to provide face-to-face assistance to those who suffered damage and losses from Hurricane Irene. The centers are located at: SALEM ...Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:27:00 +02007thspaceen7thspace-f9f62bb078c91a1c9ce32cb468dfca59http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110915/ap_on_re_us/us_flooding_levee_damageAP - The Army Corps of Engineers estimates it will cost more than $2 billion to repair the damage to the nation's levees, dams and riverbanks caused by this year's excessive flooding.Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:17:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-19e69fb16d4f8a7507324d47e76f3003http://www.newschannel5.com/story/15474719/apnewsbreak-corps-pegs-11-flood-damage-at-2bThe Army Corps of Engineers estimates it will cost more than $2 billion to repair the damage to the nation's levees, dams and riverbanks caused by this year's excessive flooding.Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:12:00 +0200newschannel5ennewschannel5-c69125f23de823c2dff4f63f33c62cc9http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2011/0915/Tornados-fires-floods-How-much-will-Congress-allot-for-disaster-aid?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20feeds/csm%20%28Christian%20Science%20Monitor%20%7C%20All%20Stories%29The House and Senate are far apart on how much to mete out for cleanup and recovery after an unusual streak of natural disasters this year. They don't usually budget for such events.Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:09:00 +0200csmonitorencsmonitor-4c427f9eec426099b21acf05c689848bhttp://old.news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20110916/sc_livescience/hurricaneseasonhitspausebutisntoverLiveScience.com - Mid-August marked an uptick in the number of tropical storms and hurricanes forming in the Atlantic Ocean, with one storm always seeming to follow on the heels of another. But lately, the tropics have quieted down.Fri, 16 Sep 2011 22:26:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-acfa7abf0f4e88d7efb8214ba4f1520d41.40662 -95.01355http://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/the-monitors-view/2011/0916/A-climate-gadfly-s-job?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20feeds/csm%20%28Christian%20Science%20Monitor%20%7C%20All%20Stories%29Americans are obsessed with the economy. Gadflies like Al Gore do a service by reminding them that the problem of climate change isn’t going away.Fri, 16 Sep 2011 22:08:00 +0200csmonitorencsmonitor-2f74b0c5212b65f54e5c24c99eb2c7e9http://7thspace.com/headlines/394314/fema_federal_disaster_funds_available_for_all_eligible_applicants.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%207thspace%20%287thSpace%20Interactive%29Fears that there will not be enough money to assist everyone in Berkshire and Franklin counties affected by Tropical Storm Irene during the August 27-29 period are misleading, according to officials with the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency ...Fri, 16 Sep 2011 22:03:00 +02007thspaceen7thspace-d3551d28ef46c9ca18fc0eecd854c86042.084202 -71.395943http://7thspace.com/headlines/394311/fema_more_than_eight_million_dollars_disbursed_in_federal_aid.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%207thspace%20%287thSpace%20Interactive%29As of today, more than $8.6 million have been disbursed in emergency housing, and other needs assistance for Hurricane Irene survivors residing in the 29 municipalities designated eligible to apply for disaster assistance with the Federal Emergency ...Fri, 16 Sep 2011 21:33:00 +02007thspaceen7thspace-b4a93259f371c39d3468048b1f04d610http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2011/09/16/president-obama-signs-maryland-disaster-declarationRelease Time: For Immediate Release The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Maryland and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Irene during the period of August 24 to September 5, 2011.Fri, 16 Sep 2011 21:07:00 +0200WhitehouseenWhitehouse-6331835999371e08e27d7cd0df362f6439.0515445200672 -76.8034133702488http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2011/0916/House-battle-looms-over-disaster-relief.-When-did-that-become-partisan?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20feeds/csm%20%28Christian%20Science%20Monitor%20%7C%20All%20Stories%29In the Senate, the GOP broke ranks and a nearly $7 billion disaster relief bill was passed. But House Republicans are proposing $3.7 billion and seeking cuts elsewhere. Even a shutdown is possible.Fri, 16 Sep 2011 20:36:00 +0200csmonitorencsmonitor-6fc21765afa1c7aa82abaaaae59db11ahttp://7thspace.com/headlines/394303/fema_disaster_unemployment_available_to_those_left_jobless_by_ts_irene.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%207thspace%20%287thSpace%20Interactive%29Federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance is available to anyone who lives or works in Berkshire and Franklin counties and who lost work as a direct result of Tropical Storm Irene. The application period is now open and will end on October 6, ...Fri, 16 Sep 2011 20:33:00 +02007thspaceen7thspace-58994d7b8e00bebf686bffa1918a9558http://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2011-09/21375898-fighting-texas-wildfires-real-time-weather-tracking-tool-from-earth-networks-weatherbug-providing-officials-and-first-responders-with-vital-local-w-004.htmEarth Networks™, the owner of WeatherBug® and operator of the largest weather, lightning and climate observation networks, is providing its StreamerRT weather...Fri, 16 Sep 2011 19:27:00 +0200finanznachrichten-enenfinanznachrichten-en-84f9944e62e750c060a7d95026576acf31.4943738356216 -99.3600411817029http://www.chinapost.com.tw/international/americas/2011/09/17/316917/US-Senate.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The Democratic-led U.S. Senate on Thursday sent the House of Representatives a measure to fund disaster aid by twice as much as the House wants to spend — laying the groundwork for another political showdown.Fri, 16 Sep 2011 19:06:00 +0200ChinaPostenChinaPost-885d692106e84c51f9e995e76bead125http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/09/16/140535242/biologists-set-to-rescue-fish-from-drying-texas-rivers?ft=1&f=1001One of the worst droughts on record is straining endangered species of minnows, so biologists are taking action. They plan on catching the fish to move them to a hatchery.Fri, 16 Sep 2011 18:37:00 +0200nprennpr-9b66fd42531a4c8913bf240611b3199a31.4943738356216 -99.3600411817029http://7thspace.com/headlines/394289/fema_fema_state_making_progress_on_irene_recovery.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%207thspace%20%287thSpace%20Interactive%29The signs of recovery from Tropical Storm Irene are sometimes small and often spread out, but Vermont is steadily making progress, state and federal officials said. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved nearly $11 million in aid to ...Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:24:00 +02007thspaceen7thspace-80219f0be73bed7f60f7493b350aca5b44.0685708772691 -72.6636560914385http://7thspace.com/headlines/394288/fema_disaster_recovery_center_opens_at_hartford_fire_department.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%207thspace%20%287thSpace%20Interactive%29Vermonters affected by Tropical Storm Irene may now visit a disaster recovery center open in the town of Hartford for disaster assistance information. Hartford Fire Department 2nd Floor Training Room 812 VA Cutoff Road White ...Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:24:00 +02007thspaceen7thspace-73d691ed6f026466475e14a1323e98f441.7603 -72.7031http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/215134/20110916/poll-global-warming-climate-change-skeptics-republican-weather-disasters-influence-americans-believe.htmRepublican presidential debates and a rise in the number of natural disasters are influencing more Americans to believe that the world is warming, a Reuters/Ipsos poll said on Thursday. The percentage of Americans who believe in global warming rose to 83 percent in 2011, from last year's 75 percent, the poll conducted Sept.Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:04:00 +0200ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-f9327b78984cbedbab49d3ec99981e94http://7thspace.com/headlines/394280/fema_two_additional_statefederal_disaster_recovery_centers_to_open_tomorrow.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%207thspace%20%287thSpace%20Interactive%29The Government of Puerto Rico and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will open tomorrow, two additional State/Federal Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Arroyo and Juncos to support applicants which have already registered for disaster ...Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:14:00 +02007thspaceen7thspace-0d6cdf6b8df0350d6e53b2609e766e8517.970815 -66.06211118.22637 -65.924316http://www.pr-inside.com/petpoint-excels-as-emergency-software-of-r2814522.htm(PR-inside.com) OAKVILLE, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 09/16/11 -- Pethealth Inc. ("Pethealth" or the "Company") (TSX: PTZ) - As wildfires sweep across central Texas, Pethealth staff is once again working on the ground and online with shelters in the area to coordinate rescue efforts and reconnect lost pets with their owners.Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:21:00 +0200pr-insideenpr-inside-81b72529929a0677b9ca1ab85fb7197950.460524238145 -86.084801183843131.4943738356216 -99.3600411817029http://www.pr-inside.com/petpoint-excels-as-emergency-software-of-r2814507.htm(PR-inside.com) ROLLING MEADOWS, ILLINOIS -- (Marketwire) -- 09/16/11 -- Pethealth Inc. ("Pethealth" or the "Company") (TSX: PTZ) - As wildfires sweep across central Texas, Pethealth staff is once again working on the ground and online with shelters in the area to coordinate rescue efforts and reconnect lost pets with their owners.Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:21:00 +0200pr-insideenpr-inside-4fc7f9473e52a1a7a192f6d391f1c681http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44542065/ns/us_news-environment/More Americans than last year believe the world is warming, a new poll found, and that attitude might have been influenced by the Republican presidential debates.Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:43:00 +0200msnbcenmsnbc-0a4457d7493bfd588c61777b037d26e1http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2038089/After-Irene-Katia-comes-Maria--hurricane-Atlantic-season.html?ITO=1490Maria is expected to reach wind speeds of up to 80mph by the time it hits the Canadian coast this afternoon, knocking down trees and smashing rooves to pieces.Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:49:00 +0200dailymailendailymail-95b8326d1f782fa1815e5ba04d5a5ca3http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/9/16/worldupdates/2011-09-16T130812Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-593815-1&sec=WorldupdatesWASHINGTON (Reuters) - More Americans than last year believe the world is warming and the change is likely influenced by the Republican presidential debates, a Reuters/Ipsos poll said on Thursday.Fri, 16 Sep 2011 10:37:00 +0200thestar-myenthestar-my-cfb3ff5de780028788037d36ec5f319438.9051 -77.0162http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/ac/20110916/us_ac/9133013_recordbreaking_atlantic_basin_hurricanes_since1900ContributorNetwork - Hurricane Maria is marshaling forces outside Bermuda. Earlier this season, Hurricane Irene blasted the eastern seaboard and Tropical Storm Lee, the southwestern U.S. Will 2011 be a record-breaking year? It's only about mid-season, but let's look at some hurricane facts and figures from history.Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:24:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-467be43c4ef5505f2330fea8ee7f195832.3011 -64.7993http://www.tnr.com/article/out-time/95012/global-warming-revolutionaries-orwell-tea-partyAs I was watching the local New York City news coverage of Hurricane Irene before “she” made landfall, I was struck, as I have often been before, by the pleasure of the apocalyptic that the newscasters were so obviously experiencing as they reported on the storm: Potentially the first hurricane to....Fri, 16 Sep 2011 08:33:00 +0200tnrentnr-772400260c3003f9716e832d0ffeba1e40.6222 -73.9878http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/48619594/View large map The Long Island Power Authority this morning will be handed a bill of well over $100 million for the effort to restore power after Tropical Storm Irene, the utility and ...Fri, 16 Sep 2011 08:12:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-8f9d96650d0798a92db65dec48cfd1c0-4.62680232459798 55.5086875401457http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_world/view/1153516/1/.htmlWASHINGTON: The US Senate approved $6.9 billion in disaster relief funds Thursday over a year-long period, a measure that faces an uncertain future in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives.Fri, 16 Sep 2011 03:53:00 +0200channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-48877e05adb299d56d8f2a4a2e94be5838.9051 -77.0162http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/reutersipsos-more-americans-believe-world-is-warming15 Sep 2011 22:06 Source: reuters // Reuters * 83 pct believe planet is warming, up from 75 pct * Republican climate skeptics, record warming cause change * 15 pct Americans say climate their top issue-professor (Adds details) By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - More Americans than....Fri, 16 Sep 2011 02:20:00 +0200trustentrust-92556c9e9c48624ce2736900b97ea48b38.9051 -77.0162http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/us-senate-approves-69-bln-in-disaster-aid15 Sep 2011 23:52 Source: reuters // Reuters * Senate urges House to pass long-term plan * House unlikely to pass Senate measure By Deborah Charles WASHINGTON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - The Democratic-led Senate on Thursday sent the House of Representatives a measure to fund disaster aid by twice as much....Fri, 16 Sep 2011 02:20:00 +0200trustentrust-90c6ad8173c7ef2f70d0e1f724f72ed738.9051 -77.0162http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110915/pl_nm/us_storm_irene_aidReuters - The Democratic-led Senate on Thursday sent the House of Representatives a measure to fund disaster aid by twice as much as the House wants to spend -- laying the groundwork for another political showdown.Fri, 16 Sep 2011 02:19:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-608fdb643cb81cf53a47ef0aa3f2b7fehttp://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/15/us-storm-irene-aid-idUSTRE78E7UA20110915?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNewsWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Democratic-led Senate on Thursday sent the House of Representatives a measure to fund disaster aid by twice as much as the House wants to spend -- laying the groundwork for another political showdown.Fri, 16 Sep 2011 02:07:00 +0200reutersenreuters-262cb5195d24304643bf14efcc356ce438.9051 -77.0162http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110914/ap_on_go_co/us_disaster_aidAP - House Republicans have introduced legislation to immediately infuse $1 billion into federal disaster aid accounts as part of a stopgap funding bill that's required to keep the government running past the end of the budget year on Sept. 30. Overall, the measure would provide $3.Thu, 15 Sep 2011 01:25:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-ea4499200b470e6cd80a09c792544b41http://edition.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/09/13/congress.fema.funding/index.html?eref=rss_politicsFrustrated legislators from both parties called Tuesday for quick congressional action to get more money to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help people reeling from recent disasters.Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:55:00 +0200cnnencnn-8e71eef16ec3762ac37f08a3e73e66c4http://7thspace.com/headlines/394112/fema_federal_assistance_tops_13_million_for_tropical_storm_irene_losses.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%207thspace%20%287thSpace%20Interactive%29More than $1.3 million in federal assistance has been approved to help individuals with disaster expenses just two weeks after President Obama declared a federal disaster for Tropical Storm Irene that struck Massachusetts August 27-29. To date, ...Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:41:00 +02007thspaceen7thspace-a85333ab73d7d4ebe79c00f35991201f42.276940250017 -71.8398719201185http://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2011-09/21352958-c-o-r-r-e-c-t-i-o-n-pennsylvania-office-of-the-governor-008.htmIn the news release, Pennsylvania Governor Corbett Announces Opening of Seven Disaster Recovery Centers, issued 14-Sep-2011 by Pennsylvania Office of the Governor over PR Newswire, we are advised...Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:20:00 +0200finanznachrichten-enenfinanznachrichten-en-4c7a3f5370e48f8e875f228e2b2113da40.8732052497767 -77.7983964267309http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110915/ap_on_go_co/us_disaster_aidAP - Setting up a battle with the GOP-controlled House, Senate Democrats on Thursday muscled through a $7 billion bill to replenish nearly empty federal disaster aid accounts.Thu, 15 Sep 2011 23:46:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-dec9b62687fb9e853783eee7a1abb827http://www.newschannel5.com/story/15472518/senate-to-vote-on-7b-disaster-aid-planThe Senate has approved a $7 billion bill to replenish nearly empty federal disaster aid accounts.Thu, 15 Sep 2011 23:41:00 +0200newschannel5ennewschannel5-fe0a478c59a0a2a6f3523657be73cfa9http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/the-umcor-hotline-for-september-13-201115 Sep 2011 20:23 Source: member // UMCOR In Today's Hotline: Read how UMCOR is responding to needs around the world TEXAS: FIGHTING FIRES US: FLOODING CONTINUES SOMALIA: HELPING CHILDREN THROUGH THE FAMINE HAITI: PASSING ON THE GIFT JFON: LIVE WEBCAST SEPT.Thu, 15 Sep 2011 23:19:00 +0200trustentrust-8947beeafc5f0668368c8b782ab9f20318.54299 -72.34310231.4943738356216 -99.36004118170292.04118 45.3441http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/the-umcor-hotline-for-september-13-201115 Sep 2011 20:23 Source: member // UMCOR In Today's Hotline: Read how UMCOR is responding to needs around the world TEXAS: FIGHTING FIRES US: FLOODING CONTINUES SOMALIA: HELPING CHILDREN THROUGH THE FAMINE HAITI: PASSING ON THE GIFT JFON: LIVE WEBCAST SEPT.Thu, 15 Sep 2011 22:55:00 +0200alertnetenalertnet-8947beeafc5f0668368c8b782ab9f20318.54299 -72.34310231.4943738356216 -99.36004118170292.04118 45.3441http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/ac/20110915/us_ac/9129303_factbox_disaster_relief_and_declarations_for_new_york_pennsylvaniaContributorNetwork - Disaster relief efforts continue for areas of the northeast strongly affected by the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee. Both New York and Pennsylvania suffered massive flooding along the Susquehanna River, causing massive evacuations, power outages, and the losses of homes.Thu, 15 Sep 2011 22:46:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-970508803286a55a5a3de88aa518b3f641.943333 -75.643.0137107927454 -75.582695397263http://www.newschannel5.com/story/15472518/senate-to-vote-on-7b-disaster-aid-planBy ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press With federal disaster relief funds close to running dry, the Senate is set to vote on a $7 billion aid bill to replenish them. Democrats hope to garner the 60 votes needed...Thu, 15 Sep 2011 20:39:00 +0200newschannel5ennewschannel5-085756b73ece3474f04ddb1d9ad42e30http://newyork.ibtimes.com/articles/214521/20110915/irene-hurricane-damage-flood-winds-storm.htmHurricane Irene may not have been as damaging as first feared, with a total tab that could reach $2.8 billion, catastrophe analysis firm Eqecat reported.Thu, 15 Sep 2011 19:35:00 +0200ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-203a7ff7f7623ab681191e552f8bac58http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=flood-damaged-used-cars-hitting-for-sale-marketIn the wake of massive flooding from Hurricane Irene, consumers may be hit with an unsuspected trick. Several flood-damaged automobiles will be sold without accurate damage reports. This is not a new practice, as flood-damaged vehicles are sold every year in various parts of the U.S., according to New Jersey Business .Thu, 15 Sep 2011 19:07:00 +0200scientificamericanenscientificamerican-41fc00aed19632f42cfd6b896d6c9abb40.1983846636256 -74.671364531911http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44534812/ns/weather/Drought conditions in Texas actually worsened in the past week while several other states also saw spreading drought, according to a weekly report issued Thursday.Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:56:00 +0200msnbcenmsnbc-aada1f3a0bd4bad8c091e6c28a9005ec31.4943738356216 -99.3600411817029http://news.caribseek.com/Dominican_Republic/article_99641.shtmlSANTO DOMINGO - La FUNGLODE, su instituci�n hermana en los Estados Unidos, la GFDD, y el CSIS realizar�n el panel: �La diplomacia del desastre: respuestas locales e internacionales�.Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:23:00 +0200caribseekencaribseek-c12d4472a344fe2d4aaddeefd0839c9038.9051 -77.016218.5672806275142 -69.851781331852http://www.homelandsecuritynewswire.com/building-codes-may-underestimate-multiple-hazard-risksInfrastructure protection Current building codes consider natural hazards individually -- if earthquakes rank as the top threat in a particular area, local codes require buildings to withstand a specified seismic load; if hurricanes or tornadoes are the chief hazard, homes and buildings must be....Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:58:00 +0200homelandsecuritynewswireenhomelandsecuritynewswire-39b978a189d40016e57cdb848b55052fhttp://old.news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110914/ap_on_re_us/us_flooding_taking_stockAP - The cascades of water from back-to-back tropical storms that swept across the Northeast washed away crops, farm buildings, soil and livestock, and left vegetable growers without fall produce to sell and dairy farmers hard pressed to feed their animals.Thu, 15 Sep 2011 03:56:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-0ae9828f4fa023130cc27490d653cceahttp://edition.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/09/14/house.spending/index.html?eref=rss_latestA short-term spending proposal to keep the government funded after the current fiscal year ends on September 30 includes extra money for disaster relief efforts, the House Appropriations Committee said Wednesday.Thu, 15 Sep 2011 02:19:00 +0200cnnencnn-009098837563d2b87f1a7c090983831ahttp://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/showdown-over-disaster-aid-looms-in-us-congress13 Sep 2011 22:34 Source: reuters // Reuters * Senate, House prepare rival bills * Disaster aid could get tangled in spending fight By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON, Sept 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. Congress headed toward a showdown on disaster aid on Tuesday as the Democratic-controlled Senate advanced a....Wed, 14 Sep 2011 01:56:00 +0200trustentrust-2bf355bb873781e938d18855d28f552538.9051 -77.0162http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/13/us-storm-irene-aid-idUSTRE78C7MT20110913?feedType=RSS&feedName=politicsNewsWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congress headed toward a showdown on disaster aid on Tuesday as the Democratic-controlled Senate advanced a measure that is unlikely to pass the Republican-controlled House.Wed, 14 Sep 2011 01:49:00 +0200reutersenreuters-0501375cbcf552971fa94dfdc56c209538.9051 -77.0162http://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2011-09/21340066-congressman-fattah-announces-philadelphia-will-get-disaster-relief-008.htmWASHINGTON, Sept. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA-02) announced today that residents of Philadelphia, Montgomery and nine other Pennsylvania counties will recei...Wed, 14 Sep 2011 01:43:00 +0200finanznachrichten-enenfinanznachrichten-en-f16ef3c03798a8e75d77e392dbf1a8a238.9051 -77.016240.0279 -75.1741http://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2011-09/21340059-sba-disaster-loans-available-in-connecticut-for-businesses-and-individuals-008.htmATLANTA, Sept. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Small Business Administration''s Regional Administrator for New England, Jeanne Hulit is encouraging survivors affected by Tropical Sto...Wed, 14 Sep 2011 01:43:00 +0200finanznachrichten-enenfinanznachrichten-en-310b45f9a2407397e28296a3e4a3c027http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/showdown-over-disaster-aid-looms-in-us-congress13 Sep 2011 22:34 Source: reuters // Reuters * Senate, House prepare rival bills * Disaster aid could get tangled in spending fight By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON, Sept 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. Congress headed toward a showdown on disaster aid on Tuesday as the Democratic-controlled Senate advanced a....Wed, 14 Sep 2011 01:40:00 +0200alertnetenalertnet-2bf355bb873781e938d18855d28f552538.9051 -77.0162http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/13/senate-to-try-again-on-disaster-aid/?partner=rss&emc=rssA proposal would provide $5.1 billion more for the Federal Emergency Management Agency.Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:54:00 +0200IHTenIHT-0ce1147d0f5b7c6b205778f2a5d4dc24http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904265504576569111906292704.html?mod=rss_US_NewsThe Senate voted to advance a measure to fund disaster relief in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene, as eight Republicans broke with their caucus to join Democrats in support of providing immediate funding.Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:39:00 +0200wsj-enenwsj-en-222b90d20ac3a8f6b1815e0c43c774f1http://7thspace.com/headlines/393994/fema_hazardous_waste_disposal_takes_extra_care.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%207thspace%20%287thSpace%20Interactive%29Federal, state and local officials are reminding residents affected by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee that as they clean up their homes and remove flood-damaged material, they need to be aware of potentially hazardous wastes and must dispose of ...Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:24:00 +02007thspaceen7thspace-40899c00e144a37ff9dc3d83184f595ahttp://old.news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110913/ap_on_go_co/us_disaster_aidAP - Senate Democrats turned the tables and scored a victory Tuesday in a bid to pass $7 billion in emergency disaster relief.Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:03:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-c60850fd8263c3b5c4079f1ee933830ahttp://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/14/election-reflects-new-dynamic-in-brooklyn-and-queens/?partner=rss&emc=rssThe Democratic Party in Queens ended Tuesday night exposed as a tottering old dame, her inability to push a loyal son into Congress testament to her infirmities.Wed, 14 Sep 2011 23:25:00 +0200IHTenIHT-c4c07deed0a8bba02634a8564fbde68f40.65 -73.95http://7thspace.com/headlines/394099/fema_contact_fema_to_apply_for_disaster_assistance_for_hurricane_irene.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%207thspace%20%287thSpace%20Interactive%29The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) announced federal aid is available to individuals who suffered damage caused by Hurricane Irene from August 26 -30, 2011. The disaster declaration for ...Wed, 14 Sep 2011 23:11:00 +02007thspaceen7thspace-f82c6bda7fbb2ea2d5cd7143ae9c29ba40.8732052497767 -77.7983964267309http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/14/us-verizon-shammo-idUSTRE78D6Q720110914?feedType=RSS&feedName=technologyNewsNEW YORK (Reuters) - Verizon Communications faces a bill of up to $250 million due to its labor strike and recent storms, which will also slow down customer additions for the next few months.Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:28:00 +0200reutersenreuters-7f44f2b0990a5f9eea4852ffdc0f8aechttp://www.newschannel5.com/story/15463529/ne-farmers-try-to-recover-as-storm-damage-talliedThe cascades of water from back-to-back tropical storms swept across farms in the Northeast and washed away crops, buildings, soil and livestock. The storms left dairy farmers hard pressed to feed their animals and vegetable...Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:25:00 +0200newschannel5ennewschannel5-7cb18a76e7bbca60534a735b59e6e767http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/14/can-lightning-predict-hurricanes/?partner=rss&emc=rssA company says that its networks of sensors for electrical activity can help agencies and utilities figure out in advance how severe a developing hurricane is likely to be.Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:22:00 +0200IHTenIHT-f4f5bd66a4fd51d38a40c19ca986daf7http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904060604576570913358189134.html?mod=rss_whats_news_us_businessVerizon pegged its costs from the U.S. storms Irene and Lee at up to $250 million before taxes.Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:55:00 +0200wsj-enenwsj-en-ccf05c302bc86fa0b35a21a158e4bfd1http://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2011-09/21351841-pennsylvania-governor-corbett-announces-opening-of-seven-disaster-recovery-centers-008.htmHARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Tom Corbett today announced the opening of seven Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) established to help residents and businesses ...Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:20:00 +0200finanznachrichten-enenfinanznachrichten-en-f3a0a882b15cd262503af3a948611ebchttp://www.homelandsecuritynewswire.com/republicans-agree-move-quickly-emergency-fema-fundsTop Republican lawmakers say they will move quickly to pass President Obama's request for emergency aid for victims of recent natural disasters like Hurricane Irene Top Republican lawmakers say they will move quickly to pass President Obama’s request for emergency aid for victims of recent natural disasters like Hurricane Irene.Wed, 14 Sep 2011 19:46:00 +0200homelandsecuritynewswireenhomelandsecuritynewswire-ffa5bb844e9ebb90669720f462ac7be4http://www.homelandsecuritynewswire.com/natural-disasters-stretch-ngo-relief-teams-limitThe recent spate of natural disaster has stretched the nation's third largest NGO disaster relief program to the limit; in the last several months, the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) has sent more than 3,300 volunteers to five natural disasters across the United States The recent spate of natural....Wed, 14 Sep 2011 19:46:00 +0200homelandsecuritynewswireenhomelandsecuritynewswire-4adb5837e79f4d38d2fa428aa893e9f638.9051 -77.0162http://www.csmonitor.com/Science/2011/0914/Irene-blobs-created-by-hurricane-are-sponges?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20feeds/csm%20%28Christian%20Science%20Monitor%20%7C%20All%20Stories%29Irene blobs started showing up after the hurricane/tropical storm hit the US East Coast late last month. One marine expert says the Irene blobs are a type of sponge.Wed, 14 Sep 2011 18:43:00 +0200csmonitorencsmonitor-0136067005f00535b0366712dd990f37http://7thspace.com/headlines/394082/fema_disaster_recovery_center_opens_at_northfield_library.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%207thspace%20%287thSpace%20Interactive%29Vermonters affected by Tropical Storm Irene may now visit a disaster recovery center open in Northfield for disaster assistance information. Northfield Library (Community Room) 93 South Main Street Northfield, VT 05663 The recovery ...Wed, 14 Sep 2011 18:38:00 +02007thspaceen7thspace-2b5af2788e2a619f378a75d5b652b70chttp://7thspace.com/headlines/394081/fema_president_issues_disaster_declaration_for_five_new_york_counties_for_tropical_storm_lee.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%207thspace%20%287thSpace%20Interactive%29President Obama issued a Major Disaster Declaration on Tuesday for five counties in New York for damages incurred from Tropical Storm Lee. The declaration authorizes the Federal Emergency Management Agency to extend assistance under the Individuals and ...Wed, 14 Sep 2011 18:38:00 +02007thspaceen7thspace-ab28133b7e832ee43eb324cc06c4537f40.6222 -73.9878http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/09/14/national/main20106087.shtmlOriginal date had to be postponed due to hurricane; President Obama will take part in Oct. 16 eventWed, 14 Sep 2011 18:24:00 +0200CBSnewsenCBSnews-7204d89d060331bcabb2bfbd62327ef4http://7thspace.com/headlines/394068/fema_public_assistance____the_other_disaster_assistance.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%207thspace%20%287thSpace%20Interactive%29The Other Disaster Assistance Skip to content FEMA.gov FEMA Mobile Site Contact Us A-Z Index FAQs Espa?Additional Languages Search Advanced Search Blog Photos Videos Email Updates Home Plan & Prepare Recover & Rebuild Apply for Assistance ...Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:08:00 +02007thspaceen7thspace-dcf4f5921737c438e8b778ac26947a59http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/09/14/politics/main20106010.shtmlSenate Democrats move forward with plan to authorize $7 billion in disaster reliefWed, 14 Sep 2011 16:24:00 +0200CBSnewsenCBSnews-c6f7556ad871cff631c98aa0e5ea6e92http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/213707/20110914/gulf-coast-tourism-rebounds-after-bp-oil-spill.htmLast summer John Ehrenreich wondered whether his Pensacola Beach go-cart track and parasailing business would make it through the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill.Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:39:00 +0200ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-af293cae0e64ca91a207fd7b8dc19055-7.40206922191156 144.801535425291http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2011/09/13/president-obama-signs-maine-disaster-declarationRelease Time: For Immediate Release The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Maine and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Tropical Storm Irene during the period of August 27-29, 2011.Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:23:00 +0200WhitehouseenWhitehouse-cba705a7f6997630baf084070de51b3c45.3846726511708 -69.2277227635751http://www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/Articles-on-Christian-Science/2011/0914/What-more-can-we-do-about-natural-disasters?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20feeds/csm%20%28Christian%20Science%20Monitor%20%7C%20All%20Stories%29It seems to me that as the highest, most intelligent creation, God’s sons and daughters, we have the capacity to master unthinking destructive furies – earthquakes, winds, floods, fires, volcanic eruptions – formidable as they are. Wise preparations and undaunted cleanup efforts have helped greatly to reduce the fallout from these catastrophes.Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:06:00 +0200csmonitorencsmonitor-20b034aaafeea4272995aad2e24a6f3fhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/sep/14/poll-support-mcdonnell-new-abortion-clinic-regs/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSRICHMOND, Va. (AP) A new statewide poll shows strong support in Virginia for tougher regulation of outpatient abortion clinics, and overwhelming approval of the job Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell is doing. The Quinnipiac University Poll, released Wednesday, comes one day before the State Board of Health is expected to .Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:03:00 +0200washtimesenwashtimes-e93403e99bbc9d1844f5af7df2795be137.5138159806271 -78.8888024878885http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2011/09/14/Virginias-beach-blobs-likely-sponges/UPI-17611315983600/NORFOLK, Va., Sept. 14 (UPI) -- A Virginia biologist said the smelly blobs that have washed up on the state's beaches are likely potato sponges killed by Hurricane Irene.Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:06:00 +0200upienupi-d0e9f43ade1a39011372a4af017f484937.5138159806271 -78.8888024878885http://dalje.com/en-world/virginias-beach-blobs-likely-sponges/382262NORFOLK, Va., Sept. 14 (UPI) -- A Virginia biologist said the smelly blobs that have washed up on the state's beaches are likely potato sponges killed by Hurricane Irene. Mark Patterson, a biologist with the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, said...Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:38:00 +0200javno-enenjavno-en-bf86c481f3b47d4fa5531cb6ebe62e86http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2037153/Hurricane-Irene-littered-US-east-coast-foul-smelling-potato-sponges.html?ITO=1490Mysterious gray blobs littering the coastline residents feared were a health hazard are dying potato sponges, according to researchers - simple invertebrates ripped from their habitats on the seafloor.Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:10:00 +0200dailymailendailymail-b9aab467a8a3f0df5eefc02f3a929188http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/sep/13/democrats-clear-hurdle-in-senate-in-bid-to-boost-d/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSSenate Democrats turned the tables and scored a victory Tuesday in a bid to pass $7 billion in emergency disaster relief. After a loss Monday caused by too many absent senators, the disaster relief measure cleared a procedural hurdle by a 61-38 vote, one more than needed to defeat Republican ...Wed, 14 Sep 2011 06:28:00 +0200washtimesenwashtimes-dc8b453ef1f780cecdb6d29ada789692http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2037153/Foul-smelling-potato-sponges-litter-U-S-east-coast-mystery-baseball-sized-blobs-finally-solved.html?ITO=1490Mysterious gray blobs littering the coastline residents feared were a health hazard are dying potato sponges, according to researchers - simple invertebrates ripped from their habitats on the seafloor.Wed, 14 Sep 2011 03:44:00 +0200dailymailendailymail-d85bfb33c0f84c874a3a005e45e424f6http://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2011-09/21340533-sba-disaster-loans-available-in-vermont-for-businesses-and-individuals-008.htmATLANTA, Sept. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Small Business Administration''s Regional Administrator for New England, Jeanne Hulit is encouraging survivors affected by Tropical Sto...Wed, 14 Sep 2011 03:14:00 +0200finanznachrichten-enenfinanznachrichten-en-0ce07639ee792d33c4e06f9cc3ccce7chttp://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/us-congress-at-odds-over-disaster-aid12 Sep 2011 22:44 Source: reuters // Reuters * Republicans, Democrats advance rival disaster-aid bills * Roughly $1 billion vs. $7 billion * Republicans say not interested in brinkmanship (Recasts with Senate vote) By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON, Sept 12 (Reuters) - U.S.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 01:36:00 +0200trustentrust-60786de496289169aa4179ff3c7efc0d38.9051 -77.0162http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/us-congress-at-odds-over-disaster-aid12 Sep 2011 22:44 Source: reuters // Reuters * Republicans, Democrats advance rival disaster-aid bills * Roughly $1 billion vs. $7 billion * Republicans say not interested in brinkmanship (Recasts with Senate vote) By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON, Sept 12 (Reuters) - U.S.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 01:29:00 +0200alertnetenalertnet-60786de496289169aa4179ff3c7efc0d38.9051 -77.0162http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/ac/20110912/us_ac/9116419_summer_gas_waiver_granted_for_western_pennsylvaniaContributorNetwork - Hurricane Irene inflicted some damage on northeastern Pennsylvania, and Tropical Storm Lee compounded that damage by flooding even more areas. As damage estimates quickly approach the $50 million level, another issue that resulted from the series of bad weather was quickly handled by Gov.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 01:08:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-5d460fc777aa1020f8f86fed92de04cc40.8732052497767 -77.7983964267309http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/12/us-storm-irene-congress-idUSTRE78B6Z120110912?feedType=RSS&feedName=politicsNewsWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans and Democrats in Congress moved to quickly approve disaster aid on Monday but remained at odds over the amount of money needed to help victims of floods, tornadoes and hurricanes.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 01:00:00 +0200reutersenreuters-93fcbee3ab58e9ae2977f9eac963e65838.9051 -77.0162http://www.newschannel5.com/story/15442392/house-gop-to-advance-obamas-disaster-aid-requestRepublicans blocked an effort Monday by Senate Democrats to quickly pass a $7 billion aid package for victims of recent natural disasters like Hurricane Irene, tornadoes in the Midwest and the South and floods along the...Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:38:00 +0200newschannel5ennewschannel5-55f8beb1f22dd3525edd7066461f4c35http://7thspace.com/headlines/393986/fema_more_municipalities_added_to_puerto_rico_disaster_declaration_for_hurricane_irene.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%207thspace%20%287thSpace%20Interactive%29The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Government of Puerto Rico officials announced today that additional municipalities are eligible under the presidential disaster declaration of August 27, 2011. The disaster declaration was granted ...Tue, 13 Sep 2011 23:54:00 +02007thspaceen7thspace-80a37b84b39d64ab0ac9991ae1b25d2a18.3988 -66.0685http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/13/senate-to-try-again-on-disaster-aid/?partner=rss&emc=rssA proposal would provide $5.1 billion more for the Federal Emergency Management Agency.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 23:54:00 +0200IHTenIHT-0c9b608c3314866ba59fef5da9a97ac9http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/ac/20110913/us_ac/9121101_mega_space_storm_would_spell_disaster_differentlyContributorNetwork - This year has seen disaster come in all shapes and sizes -- from earthquakes to tsunamis, tornadoes, floods and wildfires. Now, an article on NewScientist.com points out a different type of disaster that could also have far-reaching effects but on a global scale.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 23:33:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-3a4358172f59969cdc4d28ef1db57051http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/09/13/140441718/what-a-year-disasters-have-been-declared-in-all-but-two-states?ft=1&f=1001It's very unusual for so many disasters to have hit so many states in a single year. The only ones not on the list: Michigan and South Carolina.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:54:00 +0200nprennpr-cd6791df7f7cd2e1fa4e7956b06f259e33.9156114107951 -80.901138739927843.4838893170611 -84.6182092059602http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/ac/20110913/us_ac/9119047_flooding_recovery_pace_picks_up_in_new_york_pennsylvaniaContributorNetwork - Already struggling with inundations from Hurricane Irene, Tropical Storm Lee soaked the Northeast, causing historic flooding in Pennsylvania and New York. Though Lee had dissipated by Sept. 5, the aftermath continues to be felt as residents search through their homes for valuables.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:32:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-5e096b535f2ececc421a188f6fc6295b40.6222 -73.987840.8732052497767 -77.7983964267309http://7thspace.com/headlines/393975/fema_disaster_recovery_center_in_buxton_open_additional_days.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%207thspace%20%287thSpace%20Interactive%29Due to demand in the area, the disaster recovery center in Buxton on Hatteras Island will be open three additional days to help those with property damage or other setbacks caused by Hurricane Irene. The Buxton center will continue its 8 AM to 7 ...Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:23:00 +02007thspaceen7thspace-583a8cd3937887cc1e653a55a801689253.257861 -1.913111http://edition.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/09/13/congress.fema.funding/index.html?eref=rss_latestFrustrated legislators from both parties called Tuesday for quick congressional action to get more money to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help people reeling from recent disasters.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 20:32:00 +0200cnnencnn-6b5e56f165a3ef76e390bc2e025e8644http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/213093/20110913/fall-foliage-2011-vermont-maine-hurricane-irene.htmGood news for Fall Foliage 2011 hopefuls: areas in the northeast pounded by Hurricane Irene and flooding from Tropical Storm Lee won't find the leaves ruined this year, according to an expert. Foliage hot spots including Vermont and Maine that were impacted by Irene as a tropical storm are gett...Tue, 13 Sep 2011 20:18:00 +0200ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-d35fbff1aca085c6b2aa0b884d01aa3645.3846726511708 -69.227722763575144.0685708772691 -72.6636560914385http://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/Opinion/2011/0913/NRC-must-implement-nuclear-regulations-now-not-10-years-after-Fukushima?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20feeds/csm%20%28Christian%20Science%20Monitor%20%7C%20All%20Stories%29Americans narrowly avoided nuclear disasters during hurricane Irene and the 5.8 earthquake that hit the East Coast. Six months after Fukushima, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission must implement new regulations, rather than debate reforms for the next decade, as it did post-9/11.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 19:20:00 +0200csmonitorencsmonitor-aa95a7016c812584719e0e0433816b4dhttp://old.news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20110913/sc_livescience/hurricaneseasoniscalmerwhenelnioactsupLiveScience.com - El Niño may get a bad wrap for bringing wild weather, but hurricane season during an El Niño year isn't much to fear, according to a new study. Scientists found that tropical cyclones that form during an El Niño year are more likely to curve harmlessly away from land.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:26:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-0b59c348f06ae1d1ca66c5bfaf62aeachttp://7thspace.com/headlines/393953/fema_federal_disaster_assistance_to_new_jersey_nearly_38_million.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%207thspace%20%287thSpace%20Interactive%29Nearly $38 million in federal disaster assistance to date is helping fund the ways New Jerseyans are recovering from Hurricane Irene. The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management (NJOEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) ...Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:22:00 +02007thspaceen7thspace-ec07c49855e3efc5ed36019787acbfc640.1983846636256 -74.671364531911http://www.homelandsecuritynewswire.com/most-americans-unprepared-disaster-survey-findsPreparedness A new survey finds that most Americans are unprepared for major disasters and that they maintain a false sense of security with regard to what will happen if a major disaster or a terrorist attack took place; contrary to reality, almost one-third of respondents believed that during a....Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:19:00 +0200homelandsecuritynewswireenhomelandsecuritynewswire-2fef5f9d576c3a800d1f336c2aee784ahttp://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/122993/cruise-recap-9th-september-2011Enjoy e-Travel Blackboard's look at the top cruise related stories for the past week.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:07:00 +0200etravelblackboardenetravelblackboard-854cb774cafaf28f508aa1670249890bhttp://www.earthtimes.org/nature/new-flood-warnings-new-york-tropical-storm-crosses-northeast/1339/Tropical Storm Lee is likely to cause heavy rain and flooding in areas still cleaning up after Hurricane Irene. Flood warnings have been issued for Pennsylvania, New Jersey and upstate New York. The National Weather Service has issued a flooding notice to Catskills and Schoharie Creek as the storm moves northeast out of Pennsylvania.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:53:00 +0200earthtimesenearthtimes-792f7b2dda5f766db8ff213c74eca0bd40.1983846636256 -74.67136453191140.6222 -73.987840.8732052497767 -77.7983964267309http://7thspace.com/headlines/393943/fema_nearly_12_million_goes_to_hurricane_irene_survivors.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%207thspace%20%287thSpace%20Interactive%29More than two weeks after Hurricane Irene struck North Carolina, almost $12 million in state and federal aid has been approved to help those affected by the storm. More than 17,000 survivors have contacted the Federal Emergency Management Agency ...Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:52:00 +02007thspaceen7thspace-8be34f1aac8701ac60b1d6c13548942535.5433236693713 -79.3832976914945http://www.npr.org/2011/09/12/140392271/mlk-memorial-dedication-now-set-for-oct-16?ft=1&f=1003Organizers have set Oct. 16 to dedicate the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C. Hurricane Irene forced them to postpone the event in August, days before 250,000 people were expected to attend. A formal announcement is expected this week.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:40:00 +0200nprennpr-bb175e2d27950593c7d835388bacbaea38.9051 -77.016247.373271456894 -120.418974027727http://www.gmanews.tv/story/232299/technology/fbi-probes-911-hacking-of-nbc-twitter-accountA Twitter hack that allowed the posting of a fake news story about an attack on Ground Zero on the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks has attracted the attention of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:54:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-20dd948d7ed4d40951026b7295b103ffhttp://allafrica.com/stories/201109130270.htmlAlthough government's response to the plight of about 6,000 people living in the mudslide-prone areas of Mt. Elgon has been slow, the Energy Minister insists people must move into camps while government looks for a lasting solution.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:16:00 +0200allafricaenallafrica-d2d1fe2918f67e07641eaa02546ca8000.322805 32.5748http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110912/ap_on_re_us/us_lee_floodingAP - Recovery efforts in the aftermath of flooding from Tropical Storm Lee focused Monday on reopening roads and bridges, cleaning the grimy layer of mud left by receding waters and tallying up the millions of dollars in damage wrought by days of drenching rains last week.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 08:42:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-005b34651b74b51e89679bf5d3bbe18ehttp://old.news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110912/pl_nm/us_storm_irene_congressReuters - Republicans and Democrats in Congress moved to quickly approve disaster aid on Monday but remained at odds over the amount of money needed to help victims of floods, tornadoes and hurricanes.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 07:41:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-a9675e73a4cead5fbc2df3fca57aa8ebhttp://7thspace.com/headlines/393913/fema_returning_home_put_mold_on_hold.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%207thspace%20%287thSpace%20Interactive%29Federal Emergency Management Agency officials encourage residents to take quick action to minimize the damage caused by mold after the flooding from Tropical Storm Irene. "Don't wait for a FEMA inspector before you clean up, but be sure to take ...Tue, 13 Sep 2011 07:29:00 +02007thspaceen7thspace-6e19073b049b7423cf3edfa7a15a9c6fhttp://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/13/us/13brfs-disasteraid.html?partner=rss&emc=rssRepublicans blocked an effort Monday by Senate Democrats to quickly pass a $7 billion aid package for victims of recent natural disasters.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 07:15:00 +0200IHTenIHT-474553e6f013290ae68b8219bf58bf0d38.9051 -77.016247.373271456894 -120.418974027727http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904265504576566661821574744.html?mod=rss_whats_news_usHurricane Irene, the storm that struck the East Coast late last month, could cost insurers up to $5.5 billion, according to a disaster-modeling company.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 02:56:00 +0200wsj-enenwsj-en-c7ec28a20389832193c3df6a1aff71echttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-09-09/more-floods-hit-us-northeast2c-1002c000-told-to-evacuate/2877804More than 100,000 people were forced to flee their homes as flash flooding linked to three deaths swamped areas of the US north-east.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 02:55:00 +0200abc-auenabc-au-05cf88f1a2338e4cef250937612df689http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110911/ap_on_re_us/us_king_memorialAP - Organizers have set a new date in October to dedicate the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial after Hurricane Irene forced them to postpone the event in August, days before 250,000 people were expected to attend.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:45:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-6ddab050ba78d1ef9025163ce652c07bhttp://www.newschannel5.com/story/15436180/new-october-date-set-for-mlk-memorial-dedicationOrganizers have set a new date in October to dedicate the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial after Hurricane Irene forced them to postpone the event in August, days before 250,000 people were expected to attend.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:31:00 +0200newschannel5ennewschannel5-0bdcfba378b6286561f9e7f439d98279http://www.todayszaman.com/newsDetail_getNewsById.action?load=detay&newsId=256439&link=256439Tropical Storm Nate came ashore on Mexico's Gulf coast on Sunday and could dump as much as 10 inches (25 centimeters) of rain over the state of Veracruz.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:30:00 +0200todayszamanentodayszaman-ecb19f287be970903fb70eaabb6bcd8519.3812344468753 -96.3927524248931-7.40206922191156 144.801535425291http://www.todayszaman.com/newsDetail_getNewsById.action?load=detay&newsId=256437&link=256437Tropical Storm Nate, already dumping rain on Mexico's Gulf coast, was forecast to come ashore midday on Sunday but was not likely to strengthen into a hurricane.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:30:00 +0200todayszamanentodayszaman-48c23aaea21253294d87c3389a999da919.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44479453/ns/politics/Organizers have set new date in October for dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:29:00 +0200msnbcenmsnbc-6bbe1a61377e5d4de4f2221ee3fccda638.9051 -77.016247.373271456894 -120.418974027727http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110911/ap_on_bi_ge/tropical_weatherAP - Mexico's state oil company says seven of 10 oil workers missing in the Gulf of Mexico since Thursday have been found alive. Petroleos Mexican's says the seven, including two Americans, were found 51 miles (82 kilometers) off the coast of the gulf state of Campeche Sunday morning.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:15:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-397c0f5e0bd451c58c186afeed52798f19.849835 -90.52389919.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/f70471f764144b2fab526d39972d37b3/Article_2011-09-11-Tropical-Weather/id-3ed869dde83543a9a087963934e1c7d0MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico's state oil company says seven of 10 oil workers missing in the Gulf of Mexico since Thursday have been found alive. Petroleos Mexican's says the seven, including two Americans, were found 51 miles (82 kilometers) off the coast of the gulf state of Campeche Sunday morning.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:47:00 +0200APenAP-2a6cbaf16884b0c62e800de9e7d4798a19.849835 -90.523899http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/ac/20110911/us_ac/9111191_obama_finally_approves_disaster_aid_for_texasContributorNetwork - COMMENTARY | Fortunately for the residents of Texas suffering through a rash of wildfires, not only are firefighters making some progress, but President Barack Obama has also finally issued a major disaster declaration for the area.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:45:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-01b42c8c150164c821065689882035e931.4943738356216 -99.3600411817029http://www.fresnobee.com/2011/09/11/2533832/tropical-storm-nate-lands-in-mexico.htmlAuthorities said they still had found no sign of the oil workers, who abandoned their disabled liftboat for an enclosed life raft in the storm Thursday. The employees of Houston-based Geokinetics Inc. called for help Thursday afternoon after leaving a vessel known as Trinity II around midday. The missing include four U.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:25:00 +0200antiguanewsenantiguanews-9c37d4a4f14b7166bb25e351159f7bc919.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776http://news.yahoo.com/nate-weakens-tropical-depression-over-mexico-205226303.htmlVERACRUZ, Mexico (AP) — Nate weakened to a tropical depression Sunday over Mexico's Gulf coast, where officials opened shelters as a precaution but said the storm was having little impact. Nate made landfall as a tropical storm before noon (1 p.m. EDT; 1700 GMT) north of Barra de Nautla in the state of Veracruz, where Gov.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:25:00 +0200antiguanewsenantiguanews-1fef6302573fe6cfd3970390deb34e5619.3395004253507 -99.627266840977620.202049 -96.770309http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/09/11/national/main20104561.shtmlNate, now a tropical depression over Mexico, left 10 oil workers and a dozen fisherman unaccounted for in its wakeMon, 12 Sep 2011 00:05:00 +0200CBSnewsenCBSnews-30285dd564e296fb3f219367893eddf219.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776http://www.maritimereporter.com/News/Article/Crowley-Completes-Rapid-Response-for-Emergency-Aid-to-Bahamas/340368.aspxCrowley Successfully Completes Rapid Response for Emergency Aid to Bahamas Following Hurricane Irene.    As one of the warehouses contracted by the U.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:27:00 +0200maritimereporterenmaritimereporter-e321b7dc662971528f0d6c04c6c14bc225.0672 -77.3402http://7thspace.com/headlines/393882/fema_disaster_recovery_center_opens_in_great_barrington_on_tuesday.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%207thspace%20%287thSpace%20Interactive%29A disaster recovery center (DRC) is opening in Great Barrington on Tuesday, September 13, to help those whose homes or businesses were affected by Tropical Storm Irene. The center will be open from 8 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Saturday, until further ...Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:23:00 +02007thspaceen7thspace-1ec0ebf92de97dbabfc6f0e9b4126e89http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110912/us_nm/us_storm_irene_insuranceReuters - Hurricane Irene caused between $2.5 billion and $5.5 billion in insured losses in the United States and the Caribbean, excluding flood claims that fall under federal insurance programs, catastrophe modeling company RMS said on Monday.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:06:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-254db22fd5aa373fa446c241b40c786631.991944 -96.87111143.083729 -97.16227http://www.marinelink.com/news/completes-emergency340368.aspxCrowley Successfully Completes Rapid Response for Emergency Aid to Bahamas Following Hurricane Irene. (MIAMI; September 12, 2011) - As one of the warehouses contracted by the U.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:03:00 +0200marinelinkenmarinelink-e321b7dc662971528f0d6c04c6c14bc225.0672 -77.3402http://news.caribseek.com/Cayman_Islands/article_99420.shtmlGEORGE TOWN - Hurricane Irene was a category one storm when it hit the northeast United States. Yet the storm caused 44 deaths, 43 in the US and 1 in Canada.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:51:00 +0200caribseekencaribseek-ee623497fb559c4dac74af4a8eb3e79731.991944 -96.87111143.083729 -97.1622745.3742 -75.650738.424809 -82.02607737.176689 -113.2855http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2011/9/12/40900/Dominican-capital-gets-water-after-2-week-pinchSANTO DOMINGO. - Santo Domingo’s water utility (CAASD) said it the five foot pipe that supplies water from the dam at Valdesia has been repaired Monday, more than two weeks after Tropical Storm Irene’s downpours damaged it, leaving dozens of sectors and suburbs without the service.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:38:00 +0200dominicantodayendominicantoday-766e2316d738bcbcaf59b00d68f118a018.5672806275142 -69.851781331852http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/us-republicans-say-will-move-disaster-aid-quickly12 Sep 2011 18:36 Source: reuters // Reuters * Disaster aid will be added to must-pass spending bill * Republicans say not interested in brinkmanship (New throughout with Cantor, details, byline) By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON, Sept 12 (Reuters) - U.S. Republicans said on Monday they will try to....Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:35:00 +0200trustentrust-d1246b49411ec6b1e034500cee9af1a538.9051 -77.0162http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/us-republicans-say-will-move-disaster-aid-quickly12 Sep 2011 18:36 Source: reuters // Reuters * Disaster aid will be added to must-pass spending bill * Republicans say not interested in brinkmanship (New throughout with Cantor, details, byline) By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON, Sept 12 (Reuters) - U.S. Republicans said on Monday they will try to....Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:27:00 +0200alertnetenalertnet-d1246b49411ec6b1e034500cee9af1a538.9051 -77.0162http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/12/hospital-executive-convicted-in-bribery-of-politicians/?partner=rss&emc=rssA former hospital chief executive was found guilty of trying to bribe three elected New York State officials in return for favorable treatment for his health care organization.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:13:00 +0200IHTenIHT-e9d51b9044a4e89344550d371471b40d40.6222 -73.9878http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44490089/ns/weather/Recovery efforts in the aftermath of flooding from tropical storm Lee focused Monday on reopening roads and bridges, cleaning the grimy layer of mud from receding waters and tallying up the millions of dollars in damage wrought by days of downpour last week.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 21:58:00 +0200msnbcenmsnbc-c24da1b796d81cc95c067b5247bdc229http://7thspace.com/headlines/393871/fema_disaster_recovery_center_open_in_lenoir_county.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%207thspace%20%287thSpace%20Interactive%29A disaster recovery center has opened in Lenoir County to help those with property damage and other setbacks from Hurricane Irene. The Lenoir County center is open daily from 8 AM to 7 PM until further notice at: Cooperative Extension ...Mon, 12 Sep 2011 21:22:00 +02007thspaceen7thspace-9447364b81de05184a6c784261fc87cbhttp://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2011-09/21325688-citimortgage-launches-next-road-to-recovery-tour-helping-distressed-homeowners-in-their-markets-004.htmSchedule Rushes Assistance to Areas Hard Hit by Hurricane Irene CitiMortgage''s Road to Recovery homeowner assistance program kicks off its autumn ...Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:51:00 +0200finanznachrichten-enenfinanznachrichten-en-12310e5c64b7d3645ea156ae5490d806http://7thspace.com/headlines/393865/fema_vermonters_may_now_visit_woodstock_disaster_recovery_center.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%207thspace%20%287thSpace%20Interactive%29The town of Woodstock has been added to the list of disaster recovery center locations open to help Vermonters affected by Tropical Storm Irene. The recovery centers are staffed with disaster recovery specialists from various federal, state and ...Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:21:00 +02007thspaceen7thspace-cff4cb64b89113729edb655c4ae6f359http://7thspace.com/headlines/393866/fema_bennington_on_list_of_open_disaster_recovery_centers.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%207thspace%20%287thSpace%20Interactive%29The town of Bennington has been added to the list of disaster recovery center locations open to help Vermonters affected by Tropical Storm Irene. The recovery centers are staffed with disaster recovery specialists from various federal, state and ...Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:21:00 +02007thspaceen7thspace-2fdc084f8caea42ce7f123ffbe35b314http://www.newschannel5.com/story/15442392/house-gop-to-advance-obamas-disaster-aid-requestA top Republican leader has announced that the House will quickly advance President Barack Obama's request for emergency aid for victims of recent natural disasters like Hurricane Irene.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:00:00 +0200newschannel5ennewschannel5-639be4af226d7ca2afb4bb2940708ad5http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/lawmaker-says-will-move-disaster-aid-quickly12 Sep 2011 16:23 Source: reuters // Reuters (Adds quote, background) WASHINGTON, Sept 12 (Reuters) - U.S. Republicans will try to approve disaster aid quickly by attaching it to legislation that is due to pass Congress next week, the lawmaker who oversees spending in the House of Representatives said on Monday.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:34:00 +0200trustentrust-c4ccfa9195d8520084227421320dacda38.9051 -77.0162http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/rms-pegs-irene-insured-losses-at-up-to-55-bln12 Sep 2011 16:38 Source: reuters // Reuters * Estimate falls in the middle of AIR, Eqecat views * Includes U.S. and Caribbean totals Sept 12 (Reuters) - Hurricane Irene caused between $2.5 billion and $5.5 billion in insured losses in the United States and the Caribbean, excluding flood claims....Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:34:00 +0200trustentrust-964a9d7e684e15b3d2c9b3d4530a23ad31.991944 -96.87111143.083729 -97.16227http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/rms-pegs-irene-insured-losses-at-up-to-55-bln12 Sep 2011 16:38 Source: reuters // Reuters * Estimate falls in the middle of AIR, Eqecat views * Includes U.S. and Caribbean totals Sept 12 (Reuters) - Hurricane Irene caused between $2.5 billion and $5.5 billion in insured losses in the United States and the Caribbean, excluding flood claims....Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:27:00 +0200alertnetenalertnet-964a9d7e684e15b3d2c9b3d4530a23ad31.991944 -96.87111143.083729 -97.16227http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/lawmaker-says-will-move-disaster-aid-quickly12 Sep 2011 16:23 Source: reuters // Reuters (Adds quote, background) WASHINGTON, Sept 12 (Reuters) - U.S. Republicans will try to approve disaster aid quickly by attaching it to legislation that is due to pass Congress next week, the lawmaker who oversees spending in the House of Representatives said on Monday.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:27:00 +0200alertnetenalertnet-c4ccfa9195d8520084227421320dacda38.9051 -77.0162http://7thspace.com/headlines/393842/fema_calling_2_1_1_or_registering_with_other_agencies_does_not_register_you_for_fema_aid.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%207thspace%20%287thSpace%20Interactive%29Vermonters who experienced damage and losses because of Tropical Storm Irene and called Vermont's 2-1-1 line must still register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to receive federal disaster assistance. Registering with voluntary agencies or ...Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:20:00 +02007thspaceen7thspace-70114b900212f6b7ddd6e6ed04b55bbehttp://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/Opinion/2011/0912/Did-global-warming-cause-hurricane-Irene?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20feeds/csm%20%28Christian%20Science%20Monitor%20%7C%20All%20Stories%29Scientists can't say that global warming caused hurricane Irene or Katia or tropical storm Lee. But they can say that global warming produces the conditions that lead to hurricanes. Americans should be reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preparing for severe weather to come.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:59:00 +0200csmonitorencsmonitor-54d4ab281d3d3387c3e6587ec1fb0263http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904265504576566661821574744.html?mod=rss_US_NewsHurricane Irene, the storm that struck the East Coast late last month, could cost insurers up to $5.5 billion, according to disaster-modeling company Risk Management Solutions.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:46:00 +0200wsj-enenwsj-en-26717671a24edbdbfc14cfbe0506126bhttp://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/12/us-storm-irene-congress-idUSTRE78B4IB20110912?feedType=RSS&feedName=politicsNewsWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans will try to approve disaster aid quickly by attaching it to legislation that is due to pass Congress next week, the lawmaker who oversees spending in the House of Representatives said on Monday.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:26:00 +0200reutersenreuters-28c4c02549ad7319cdebfa05c75e47e638.9051 -77.0162http://7thspace.com/headlines/393817/fema_disaster_recovery_centers_open_in_currituck_and_dare_counties.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%207thspace%20%287thSpace%20Interactive%29Disaster recovery centers have opened in Currituck and Dare counties to help those with property damage and other setbacks from Hurricane Irene. The Currituck County center is open daily from 8 AM to 7 PM until further notice at: ...Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:18:00 +02007thspaceen7thspace-9cf935fed9f4fa14b8c9943d5a93b172http://7thspace.com/headlines/393815/fema_disaster_aid_wont_affect_seniors_benefits.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%207thspace%20%287thSpace%20Interactive%29Vermont senior citizens who apply for or receive federal disaster assistance after Tropical Storm Irene will not lose Social Security benefits or pay additional taxes, according to Federal Emergency Management Agency officials. "A federal grant ...Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:18:00 +02007thspaceen7thspace-40f7301567c0a894f46c8d5888f13d0444.0685708772691 -72.6636560914385http://7thspace.com/headlines/393816/fema_fema_and_state_disaster_assistance_also_available_to_renters.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%207thspace%20%287thSpace%20Interactive%29New York State renters who lost their home or personal property as a result of Hurricane Irene's flooding may be eligible for assistance from the New York State Office of Emergency Management (NYSOEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). ...Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:18:00 +02007thspaceen7thspace-e6a47c570f87574f6dd5b8c81db22c0a40.6222 -73.9878http://www.thelocal.se/36096/20110912/The remnants of Hurricane Katia are set to reach Sweden's west coast on Monday evening, carrying heavy rain and strong winds and prompting the the country's meteorological agency to issue a weather warning.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:07:00 +0200thelocalenthelocal-fe2a679a9062c96ec914e43f4022ec1e59.2869 18.073http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/09/12/national/main20104749.shtmlNortheast rivers still flooded from remnants of tropical storm that killed more than a dozen peopleMon, 12 Sep 2011 15:41:00 +0200CBSnewsenCBSnews-9af77fc4df29a64ae99b49f357883f2bhttp://old.news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110912/ap_on_re_us/us_lee_floodingAP - Roads remained closed in the Northeast on Monday and some rivers were still flooded, days after strong rains from the remnants of tropical storm Lee washed over the region.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:24:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-4045cf889282a612325ce84546ebebc1http://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2011-09/21321572-dlife-poll-people-with-diabetes-are-often-not-prepared-to-manage-condition-during-a-natural-disaster-004.htmIn the wake of Hurricane Irene, many Americans are re-evaluating how prepared they are for natural disasters. The leading community network and resource for people li...Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:50:00 +0200finanznachrichten-enenfinanznachrichten-en-da0fc6b67ba1ca6aa9964221fab5b8d8http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/sep/12/hurricane-katia-tail-ukTour of Britain stage cancelled and M6 closed at Thelwall viaduct due to high winds as Met Office warns of damage and flooding Transport links and power companies face disruption in Scotland and northern England from a final flick of the tail by hurricane Katia.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:44:00 +0200guardianenguardian-33b12dd835775bd816668fe53338783f56.6845545219199 -4.0204150822825853.378455 -2.559871http://www.newschannel5.com/story/15438144/roads-closed-rivers-still-flooded-in-northeastRoads remain closed in the Northeast and some rivers are still flooded days after strong rains from the remnants of tropical storm Lee washed over the region.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:40:00 +0200newschannel5ennewschannel5-aed05ca0373a14008a7ed3e5bf0c3a9chttp://www.jpost.com/Features/InThespotlight/Article.aspx?ID=237507&R=R1No solid trends across the media despite big news stories; Israeli ties with Turkey, mass protests don't struggle to make it into int'l headlines.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:35:00 +0200jpostenjpost-232c138c0ba4fbc3b5920b9600d48a4a31.3525303545421 34.967300552965141.026816 28.554025http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/sep/12/hurricane-katia-tail-ukTour of Britain stage cancelled and M6 closed at Thelwall viaduct due to high winds, as Met Office warns of disruption, damage and flooding Transport links and power companies face disruption in Scotland and northern England from a final flick of the tail by Hurricane Katia.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:14:00 +0200guardianenguardian-52580b0246bfc69e2e0d36733c2c8e5e56.6845545219199 -4.0204150822825853.378455 -2.559871http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/tropical-storm-nate-set-to-hit-mexicos-coast-midday11 Sep 2011 09:10 Source: reuters // Reuters * Nate weakens slightly, not expected to become hurricane * Oil-exporting ports Cayo Arcas, Dos Bocas stay closed By Roberto Ramirez TUXPAN, Mexico, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Nate, already dumping rain on Mexico's Gulf coast, was forecast to....Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:31:00 +0200trustentrust-0c005e075fe72b252fc4158eee91418225.956659 -97.81134819.3395004253507 -99.627266840977624.716667 -100.283333http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44475463/Seven of 10 oil workers missing in the Gulf of Mexico were found alive Sunday after three days at sea, according to Mexico's state oil company. Petroleos Mexicanos said in the statement that two bodies also were found but have yet to be identified and one worker remains missing.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 07:07:00 +0200antiguanewsenantiguanews-67093b8ba19b08f285d6b45c0012453f19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44475463/ns/weather/Seven of 10 oil workers missing in the Gulf of Mexico were found alive Sunday after three days at sea, according to Mexico's state oil company.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 03:00:00 +0200msnbcenmsnbc-67093b8ba19b08f285d6b45c0012453f19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776http://www.usatoday.com/weather/storms/story/2011-09-11/tropical-depression-nate/50362964/1?csp=34news&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20usatoday-NewsTopStories%20%28News%20-%20Top%20Stories%29Nate weakened to a tropical depression Sunday over Mexico's Gulf coast, where officials opened shelters as a precaution but said the storm was ...Mon, 12 Sep 2011 02:05:00 +0200usaTodayenusaToday-82c7a29557562c7206a392f46a9feb9819.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44475463/ns/weather/Nate weakened to a tropical depression Sunday over Mexico's Gulf coast, where officials opened shelters as a precaution but said the storm was having little impact.Sun, 11 Sep 2011 23:58:00 +0200msnbcenmsnbc-3a1b29e3ec7199dc035f5f4ffb6be67719.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/09/11/national/main20104552.shtmlAfter dedication of memorial to civil rights leader was delayed by Hurricane Irene, ceremony has been rescheduled for October 16Sun, 11 Sep 2011 23:50:00 +0200CBSnewsenCBSnews-4cbc0f90caacbda4ddfcfb08eb8e73b9http://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2011-09/21314303-pennsylvania-dep-suspends-enforcement-of-summertime-gasoline-requirements-for-pittsburgh-area-008.htmAction Will Prevent Supply Shortages HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Because extensive flooding has interrupted gasoline pipeline delivery of seasonal fuel to the weste...Sun, 11 Sep 2011 19:05:00 +0200finanznachrichten-enenfinanznachrichten-en-9c7c0556dafe4206c37416d988a50dea40.4972 -79.9971http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/ac/20110911/us_ac/9109119_pennsylvania_residents_begin_inventory_of_damage_from_leeContributorNetwork - Hurricane Irene made quite an impact on a few regions in Pennsylvania, but Tropical Storm Lee compounded that effect by bringing even more rain. As the state was approved for federal help from the damage that Irene brought, Lee came along and made a bad situation that much worse.Sun, 11 Sep 2011 18:42:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-6d55d32fddab1df1fd254c31d512fb9240.8732052497767 -77.7983964267309http://english.ruvr.ru/2011/09/11/56016396.htmlGale warning has been made in Ireland in connection with the approach of Katia Hurricane. According to the local meteorological service, the hurricane can reach the Irish coast on Sunday. Heavy rain is expected with the wind reaching a speed of 130km an hour. In this connection ferry communication between Ireland and the UK has been suspended.Sun, 11 Sep 2011 18:39:00 +0200ruvr-englishenruvr-english-1872fae699b157b230505137b140c77753.3416 -6.2573551.4879 -0.177998http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/11/us-storm-nate-idUSTRE7892T420110911?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNewsGUTIERREZ ZAMORA, Mexico (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Nate came ashore on Mexico's Gulf coast on Sunday and could dump as much as 10 inches of rain over the coffee and sugar growing state of Veracruz.Sun, 11 Sep 2011 18:35:00 +0200reutersenreuters-3395b4ba3068b2e2f2afcf81a4cecdc319.3395004253507 -99.627266840977619.3812344468753 -96.3927524248931http://7thspace.com/headlines/393729/some_evacuations_are_already_underway_in_anticipation_of_nates_arrival.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%207thspace%20%287thSpace%20Interactive%29Tropical Storm Nate is poised to become the third hurricane of the 2011 hurricane season sometime late Friday or early Saturday when winds reach a sustained speed of 74 mph or higher. Nate is expected to continue to gain strength over the weekend as it ...Sun, 11 Sep 2011 18:02:00 +02007thspaceen7thspace-d48ce3f8ff9d652d90ec2bc9cee80581