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The blog strikes again
Neat! The soundtrack to Dr. Horrible’s Sing Along Blog is in the iTunes top 10! Earlier this week it was number 2! I just downloaded it and am listening to it right now. :) If you haven’t seen the 3 part series, definitely check it out, ...
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Central District Health Rate Hike for Garden Valley
The current policy allows septic permit holders to renew their permits, annually, until the septic system is installed and final inspection is completed. There is no limit to the number of times a permit holder can renew. ...
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Underwater sensors inspired by plankton
From: New Scientist, Technology, No 2671 (30 August 2008). Short item about on new underwater sensors which generate power from tiny fins waggled by the currents in which they drift (inspired by plankton).
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“Built A Lot” In Garden Valley
“Build A Lot” Passes the Test. Progress continues at a steady clip on the “Build A Lot” home in Garden Valley. Rough-in inspection have all been completed and passed, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC and framing. ...
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Fiercest cyclones get even fiercer
From: New Scientist, In brief, No 2672 (06 September 2008). Brief item on research which suggests that ocean warming is helping to make the most ferocious tropical storms even more intense.
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If sea levels rise a metre watch out
From: New Scientist, This week, No 2672 (06 September 2008). News item on research which has looked at what happened to ice sheets at the end of the last ice age to get a better feel for quickly sea levels could rise in the future.
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Holding back the sea
From: New Scientist, Editorial, No 2672 (06 September 2008). Editorial on the need to learn lessons from New Orleans close escape from Hurricane Gustav.
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Coral conunudrum
From: New Scientist, Upfront, No 2671 (30 August 2008). Short report on research which suggests that although no-take zones may benefit coral reef ecosystems, they do nothing to protect reefs against coral bleaching or to aid the ...
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New Orleans braced for chaos as hurricane looms
From: The Observer (31 August 2008). News article on preparations in New Orleans ahead of the impending possible arrival of Hurricane Gustav (potentially the worst hurricane there since Hurricane Katrina struck three years ago). ...
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Rip Current Awareness
National Weather Service Rip Current Awareness As Of Sat 09 06, 1:34:06 PM ET. In an effort to heighten public awareness of rip currents at surf beaches, NWS Break The Grip of the Rip(TM). Rip currents are powerful currents of water ...
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