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More than 800 dead in Pakistan floods
More than 800 people in Pakistan and dozens more in Afghanistan have been killed in floods that have lashed the region for days, officials said Saturday.

Russia sends army to battle wildfires

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin tours the village of Verkhnyaya Vereya, Russia, on Friday. Putin on Friday visited the village of Verkhnyaya Vereya, where all 341 houses have burned to the ground, and kissed the cheek of one woman who was sobbing.Russia sent the army on Saturday to battle wildfires that have killed at least 28 people and were threatening dozens of towns and villages. Thick smoke and ash slowed firefighting efforts and thousands of people were being evacuated.




Giant South Dakota hailstone breaks US records

This photo taken July 24, 2010 provided by the NOAA National Weather Service shows a hailstone that was found by a ranch hand in Vivian, S.D., on June 23, 2010. The hailstone has set U.S records. It measured 8 inches in diameter and weighed 1 pound, 15 ounces. The previous record for diameter was 7 inches for a hailstone found in Aurora, Neb., in 2003. The previous record for weight was 1.67 pounds for a stone in Coffeyville, Kan., in 1970. (AP Photo/National Weather Service)The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says a giant hailstone that fell in central South Dakota has broken U.S. records, even though the man who found it says it melted somewhat while waiting to be evaluated.




South bakes, humidity feels like 100-plus degrees

Children take a break from the heat at the fountain in the Waterfront Park in Charleston, S.C., on Friday, July 30, 2010. Friday was the eleventh straight day a heat advisory or excessive heat warning was issued for the South Carolina coast. (AP Photo/Bruce Smith)Heat advisories were posted from the Carolinas to the Great Plains as the South continued to roast Friday under temperatures and humidity that made beaches feel more like bakeries.




China floods send chemical bins into river

In this photo taken on Wednesday, July 28, 2010, chemical barrels float on the Songhua River after they were washed away by the flood in Jilin city in northeast China's Jilin province. Floods caused by heavy rains in northeastern China stranded tens of thousands of residents without power Wednesday, as the worst flooding in more than a decade continued to besiege areas of the country. (AP Photo) ** CHINA OUT **The water supply was safe in a northeastern China city after more than 3,000 containers of toxic chemicals were washed into a river by the worst floods in a decade in the country, an official said Thursday.




Raging Russian fires destroy homes, people flee

Grass burns from the severe heat at the Khodynskoe pole aviation museum in Moscow on July 29. The summer heat set a new all-time temperature record in Moscow, a leading forecaster said, adding that the unprecedentedly long heatwave could be interrupted tomorrow. Raging forest fires encircled a southern Russian city and tore through provincial villages Thursday, forcing mass evacuations as Moscow suffered through a record, weeks-long heat wave and smog cloud caused by peat-bog fires.




Video: A national look at the next 3 days

Three-day forecast for the entire US, updated each morning and afternoon. (Other)Three-day forecast for the entire US, updated each morning and afternoon. (Other)




Sizzling Moscow shrouded in polluting smog

Moscow's Christ the Saviour Cathedral , background center, is slightly seen through a smog covering Moscow, Wednesday, July 28, 2010. A heat wave has  hit central Russia breaking temperature records going higher than 30 C (86 F) for four weeks breaking all records for the last 130 years and  smoke from burning forests around Moscow has reached the city. (AP Photo/Sergey Ponomarev)A cloud of harmful smog has enveloped Moscow, raising airborne pollutants to four times the norm, officials said Wednesday, and prompting doctors to urge residents to stay indoors as the city swelters in a record heat wave.








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Tuberculosis advance: Existing drugs can potentially target the diseases ability to spread
Often causing no symptoms in carriers of the disease, worldwide tuberculosis infects eight to ten million people every year, kills two million, and it is highly contagious as it is spread through coughing and sneezing. Now, researchers in Canada have found that existing drugs can potentially target the diseases ability to spread.

Sea urchin-shaped nanostructures grown in the lab
Researchers have succeeded in growing sea-urchin shaped nanostructures from minute balls of polystyrene beads using a simple electrochemical process. The spines of the sea urchin consist of zinc oxide nanowires. The structured surface should help increasing the efficiency of photovoltaic devices.

Next generation sequencing establishes genetic link between two rare diseases
Scientists have successfully used "next generation sequencing" to identify mutations that may cause a rare and mysterious genetic disorder. The research demonstrates that sequencing an affected individuals entire "exome"; that is, all of the genes that carry instructions for producing proteins, can reveal critical genes that when mutant, cause inherited disorders.

Memorys master switch: Molecular power behind memory discovered
A new study describes GABA, a natural molecule that occurs in the brain, which could be the main factor in regulating how many new memories we can generate. The understanding of these mechanisms might lead to the development of new memory enhancers and new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimers.

Mechanism uncovered behind Salmonella virulence and drug susceptibility
Researchers have discovered a novel mechanism in Salmonella that affects is virulence and its susceptibility to antibiotics. The mechanism changes the bacterias production of proteins in a previously unheard of manner. It allows Salmonella to selectively change its levels of certain proteins to respond to inhospitable conditions. Although the mechanism had not been recognized before, scientists found evidence of a similar mechanism in all five kingdoms of life. The mechanism appears to have been conserved throughout the course of evolution.

Ultra-strong interaction between light and matter realized: One more step on the path to quantum computers
Researchers around the world are working on the development of quantum computers that will be vastly superior to present-day computers. The strong coupling of quantum bits with light quanta plays a pivotal role. Researchers have now realized an extremely strong interaction between light and matter that may represent a first step in this direction.

Most panda habitat is outside nature reserves, according to joint US-China research
Though much effort and many resources have been expended to protect the endangered giant panda, research by an international team of scientists shows that much suitable panda habitat is outside the nature reserves and areas where the panda is reported to live.

Weather Talk: Safety in inclement weather is individual's responsibility - In-Forum

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Weather Talk: Safety in inclement weather is individual's responsibility
In-Forum
The mission of the National Weather Service is to protect life and property. Tornado warnings are issued in light of that mission. This needs to be said. ...
Tornado warning issued for Eastern Aiken CountyWACH
NWS: Storm damage in Sibley area from tornadoesGrand Forks Herald
Three tornadoes confirmed in countyWatertown Daily Times
WEAU-TV 13 -Duluth News Tribune -WJFW-TV
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As school starts, students face dangers of hot weather - NewsOK.com

As school starts, students face dangers of hot weather
NewsOK.com
So I thought it would be a good time to talk with a physician, a weather expert and a school district spokeswoman about things parents and school officials ...

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Weather Woes Holding up Gulf Static Kill Efforts - WJHG-TV

Weather Woes Holding up Gulf Static Kill Efforts
WJHG-TV
Some debris in the relief well caused by last weekend's storm is delaying the static kill attempt 'till Monday or Tuesday. The first in a two-step process ...

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Land Mines Washing Up On S. Korean Beaches

Dozens of land mines have washed up on South Korean shores in recent days, apparently swept from North Korea by torrential rains.



Excessive heat warning in parts of Okla., Ark.

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for parts of eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas and a heat advisory for northeastern Arkansas.



The Hottest Month: Too Close to Call - New York Times

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The Hottest Month: Too Close to Call
New York Times
The National Weather Service was reviewing the month's temperatures Saturday night and planned to release the official data early Sunday morning, ...
Saturday weather: cooler temperatures, morning drizzle?OregonLive.com
WEATHER: Temperature drop relatively slight; thunderstorms predicted againCharleston Post Courier
Heat in Dallas area to near record Sunday, stay in 100s all weekDallas Morning News
Record-Searchlight -Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog) -Walton Tribune
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Ardent fans weather heat to see their beloved Bucs - American Chronicle

Ardent fans weather heat to see their beloved Bucs
American Chronicle
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers welcomed a few thousand of their most ardent supporters to the team facility Saturday for the ...

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Sunday, Monday will be hottest this year for Dallas-Fort Worth, weather ... - Dallas Morning News

Sunday, Monday will be hottest this year for Dallas-Fort Worth, weather ...
Dallas Morning News
Upper level high pressure will strengthen over North Texas Sunday and bring the hottest temperatures so far this Summer to the region. ...

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Death Toll In Pakistani Flood Surges Past 800

Share + Jul 31, 2010 12:37 pm US/Eastern NOWSHERA, Pakistan 1 of 1 Pakistani local residents evacuate to safety in a flood-hit area of Nowshera on July 30, 2010.



Severe weather passes through SC, thunderstorm alerts issued - WIS

Severe weather passes through SC, thunderstorm alerts issued
WIS
COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - A severe weather system is expected to pass through the state Saturday evening, and the National Weather Service has issued ...
BREAKING WEATHER >> Severe T/Storm Watch until 9pmWBKO
Web Alert >> Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Much of GeorgiaWXIA-TV
Thunderstorms possible tonight in NE GeorgiaGainesville Times
WLTX.com
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BREAKING WEATHER >> Severe T/Storm Watch until 9pm - WBKO

BREAKING WEATHER >> Severe T/Storm Watch until 9pm
WBKO
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch, effective until 9:00 pm CDT for the following Kentucky counties. ...
Web Alert >> Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Much of GeorgiaWXIA-TV
Thunderstorms possible tonight in NE GeorgiaGainesville Times
Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 10 PMWLTX.com

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Ardent fans weather heat to see their beloved Bucs - Tbo.com

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Ardent fans weather heat to see their beloved Bucs
Tbo.com
One fan shows her excitement that the Bucs are back in action during the first session of training camp Saturday at One Buc Place. ...

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New cellular armor developed to prevent infection by AIDS virus
Researchers have developed a novel method of attack against the AIDS virus that involves creating a prevention system, i.e. an "armor" in the cells that are likely to be infected and thus impede the virus from accessing them and starting to act on their immunological system.





Telemet - News


01/08/2010 SNOWsat System optimises slope maintenance
SNOWsat is an integrated system for real-time guiding and for the monitoring of slope groomers as well as snowmobiles.

01/08/2010 25 BeachTech™ units removing oil from Gulf Coast beaches
After a series of successful tests and proof-of-capability demonstrations on Gulf coast beaches, BP purchased 25 BeachTech™ beach cleaning machines.

01/08/2010 Chapa Verde Ski Area acquires its first PB300
We want to congratulate Chapa Verde Ski Area, located in the Rancagua region from Chile, for acquiring their first PistenBully model PB300.

01/08/2010 The Municipality of Zapallar, V Region, Acquires a New BeachTech 2000S
This new unit BT 2000S, acquired through the process of a public tender, was already delivered to the Municipality of Zapallar (Chile’s Fifth Region) for its immediate use during the summer season 2009-10.

01/08/2010 Kodiak Northwest Snow-blower for DGAC from Chile
During September 2009, as a result of having won a public tender, Telemet Sudamerica delivered two Kodiak Northwest snowblowers to the Civil Aeronautics Agency of Chile.

01/08/2010 The most cost-effective vehicle in its class!
Its amazing climbing capability, high work rate and extremely comfortable driver’s cab make the Formatic 350 a solid vehicle for slope preparation.

01/08/2010 The first PB100 Arrives to Chile
Telemet Sudamércia S.A. y Cía. Ltda. announces today the arrival of the first PistenBully 100 to Chile for Anglo American Sur, S.A. operations in Santiago, Chile.

01/08/2010 Codelco La Andina and Anglo Disputada Purchase The First 4-PB600 Polar For Chile
Two of the biggest mining operations in Chile have placed an order for four (4) PB600 Polar snowgroomers, "Mining Edition", for their high mountain operations.

01/08/2010 Portillo has acquired the first PB400W in Chile
Portillo Ski area from Santiago, Chile has acquired from Telemet Sudamerica a brand new PistenBully 400W model 2009. This is the first acquisition in its type for Chile.

01/08/2010 New Pisten Bully 400
Technically top of its class. Extremely easy and comfortable to operate. Absolute precision. The PistenBully 400 possesses all the features which are essential for work on the roofs of the world.

01/08/2010 Expansion of the PistenBully family
Snow groomers by the Formatic brand are amongst the pioneers of vehicles designed to operate on snow. The Formatic brand belongs to Kässbohrer Geländefahrzeug AG since 2008.

01/08/2010 New acquisitions of PistenBully's equipment from Chilean Ski Areas
El Colorado, La Parva and Valle Nevado Ski Areas from Santiago - Chile, have acquired from Telemet Sudamerica three new PistenBully models year 2008.

01/08/2010 Valle Nevado continues to expand its fleet acquiring a PB 200 Park Bully model 2008
The Ski Area Valle Nevado from Santiago, Chile, has acquired from Telemet Sudamérica a new PistenBully 200 Park Bully, model 2008.

01/08/2010 Ski La Parva increases its snow-grooming fleet acquiring a PB 200 Park Bully year 2008
La Parva Ski Area from Santiago, Chile, has acquired from Telemet Sudamérica a new PistenBully 200 Park Bully of 2008 edition.

01/08/2010 El Colorado Ski Area Acquires a PB 300W-2008
The Ski Area El Colorado from Santiago, Chile, has acquired from Telemet Sudamerica a new PistenBully 300W of 2008 collection to be delivered for use at this coming winter season 2008.

01/08/2010 Interactive Weather Pages
Make your weather page come alive as your users receive up-to-date weather information through an interactive map.

01/08/2010 Latitude 42° north air assault
On March 1 and 2, 2008 took place the fourth edition of "Latitude 42 North Air Assault" organized by Telemet, Inc. at his partner’s facilities Hunter Mountain Ski Bowl.

01/08/2010 First Integrated Center in South America, dedicated to mountain engineering and environmental technology.


01/08/2010 Valle Nevado Acquires a
PB 300W-2007, for immediate delivery
Valle Nevado Ski Area from Santiago, Chile has bought from Top Service by Telemet a new Pisten Bully 300 W, year 2007, with immediate delivery to be used this winter season.

01/08/2010 A better way to control Dust and Odor
Dust Boss: The leader in dust control solutions for the demolition & construction industries.