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Seats at premium on planes, trains out of D.C.

Feb. 8: The mid-Atlantic braces for even more snow after a giant winter storm buried much of the region over the weekend. NBC's Tom Costello reports.  (Nightly News)Forecasters predict more snow for the Mid-Atlantic, starting Tuesday afternoon and continuing into Wednesday as airlines warn travelers more flights would be canceled.




Heavy snow paralyzes parts of Bulgaria, Romania
Heavy snowfall has seriously disrupted transport in Bulgaria and neighboring Romania, blocking highways and leaving cars stranded in snow.

Crews fight through wall of mud near L.A.

A Los Angeles County Fire Department rescuer carries a 91-year-old woman from her flood-damaged home in La Canada Flintridge, Calif. on Saturday.Residents of foothill communities deluged by weekend mudslides north of Los Angeles have been allowed to return home.




29 dead, homes flooded in central Mexico

Workers place sand bags to prevent more flooding after heavy rains  in Nezahualcoyotl, a town adjacent to Mexico City,Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010. (AP Photos/Eduardo Verdugo)A landslide killed at least 11 people in central Mexico on Friday, adding to 18 deaths this week from severe and unseasonable winter storms that closed schools and freeways and flooded thousands of homes.




Cyclone hits French Polynesia

This satellite image shows Tropical Cyclone Oli on Thursday.Authorities in French Polynesia have given refuge to tourists and urged residents to stay indoors as Cyclone Oli blows through the region.




Caribbean drought means water curbs
Water levels are dropping quickly in several Caribbean countries, prompting officials to limit availability and impose restrictions as the region enters its dry season.

Video: Snow trucked in for Vancouver Olympics

Feb. 3: The Winter Olympic venue has one of its warmest winters in memory. NBC's Brian Williams reports.  (Nightly News)The Winter Olympic venue has one of its warmest winters in memory. NBC's Brian Williams reports. (Nightly News)




Video: Watch 3-day national forecast

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)




Video: D.C. covered in snow, more coming

The Weather Channel's Mike Seidel reports from Washington, DC where they had more snow overnight, and a lot more is in the forecast.     (Other)The Weather Channel's Mike Seidel reports from Washington, DC where they had more snow overnight, and a lot more is in the forecast. (Other)




Video: Tips for driving in snow

Feb. 2: TODAY’s Sara Haines shares tips for driving in dangerous winter weather conditions. (Today Show)TODAY’s Sara Haines shares tips for driving in dangerous winter weather conditions. (Today Show)




Punxsutawney Phil: 6 more weeks of winter

Punxsutawney Phil is shown to the public Tuesday in Punxsutawney, Pa., by handler Ben Hughes.The world's most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, emerged before chilly revelers in western Pennsylvania to see his shadow, meaning winter will last another six weeks.




Hotter sands a threat to sea turtles

Sea turtles lay their eggs on sandy beaches, then cover them up with sand.For the world's largest population of sea turtles, beach sand made hotter by climate change poses the greatest threat to their breeding success, a study finds.








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Probing exoplanets from the ground: A little telescope goes a long way
NASA astronomers have successfully demonstrated that a David of a telescope can tackle Goliath-size questions in the quest to study Earth-like planets around other stars. Their work provides a new tool for ground-based observatories, promising to accelerate by years the search for prebiotic, or life-related, molecules on planets orbiting stars beyond our solar system.

Detecting cancer early
A new testing method is being developed to detect cancer soon after the tumor has formed. It will identify characteristic substances in the blood which accompany a certain type of tumor. The first steps in the development have already been completed.

Ultra-cold chemistry: First direct observation of exchange process in quantum gas
Considerable progresses made in controlling quantum gases open up a new avenue to study chemical processes. An Austrian research team has now succeeded in directly observing chemical exchange processes in an ultra-cold sample of cesium atoms and Feshbach molecules.

Morality research sheds light on the origins of religion
The details surrounding the emergence and evolution of religion have not been clearly established and remain a source of much debate among scholars. Now, a new article brings a new understanding to this long-standing discussion by exploring the fascinating link between morality and religion.

Blueberries counteract intestinal diseases
It is already known that blueberries are rich in antioxidants and vitamins. New research shows that blueberry fiber is important and can alleviate and protect against intestinal inflammations, such as ulcerative colitis. The protective effect is even better if the blueberries are eaten together with probiotics.

Plant derivative could help refine cancer treatment
Researchers are seeking to refine cancer treatment with an anti-inflammatory plant derivative long used in Chinese medicine.

Music, not gadgets, related to teenagers headaches
Use of most electronic media is not associated with headaches, at least not in adolescents. A study of 1,025 13- to 17-year-olds found no association between the use of computer games, mobile phones or television and the occurrence of headaches or migraines. However, listening to one or two hours of music every day was associated with a pounding head.

High-altitude climbs may cause corneal swelling, but do not appear to affect vision
Swelling commonly occurs in the corneas of mountain climbers, but does not appear to affect vision at altitudes of up to 6,300 meters (about 20,670 feet), according to a new study.

Smart coating opens door to safer hip, knee and dental implants
Researchers have developed a "smart coating" that helps surgical implants bond more closely with bone and ward off infection.

Will earlier springs throw nature out of step?
The recent trend towards earlier UK springs and summers has been accelerating, according to a new study. The research is the most comprehensive and rigorous assessment so far of long-term changes in the seasonal timing of biological events across marine, freshwater and terrestrial environments in the UK.

Depressed people feel more gray than blue
People with anxiety and depression are most likely to use a shade of gray to represent their mental state. Researchers describe the development of a color chart, the Manchester Color Wheel, which can be used to study peoples preferred pigment in relation to their state of mind.

Weather Watch: More snow today - Galesburg Register-Mail

Stuttgart Daily Leader

Weather Watch: More snow today
Galesburg Register-Mail
Today's National Weather Service forecast: Snow and areas of blowing snow. Areas of blowing snow tonight. Winter weather advisory in Knox ...
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Region rushes to prepare for another shot of winter weather - Washington Post

The Hindu

Region rushes to prepare for another shot of winter weather
Washington Post
"Parts of the region could experience true blizzard conditions," said Jason Samenow, chief meteorologist for The Washington Post's Capital Weather Gang. ...
Chicago airports brace for snow stormUSA Today
Winter weather advisory: Blowing snow, wind chills near zeroBelleville News Democrat
Winter weather advisory issued; 1 to 2 inches of snow expectedGoErie.com
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Latest round of winter weather could hit mid-morning - Winston-Salem Journal

Latest round of winter weather could hit mid-morning
Winston-Salem Journal
More winter weather could move into the region beginning mid-morning today, bringing several inches of snow to the mountains but mostly rain and ice to the ...
More Winter Weather Eyes CarolinasWHNS
More Winter Weather Possible TuesdayMy Fox 8
Wet, wintry weather is back in forecastWinston-Salem Journal

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New US climate service aims to help business adapt - Moneycontrol.com

CBS News

New US climate service aims to help business adapt
Moneycontrol.com
He said new private industries could develop from information generated by the new service, just as industries based on data from the National Weather ...
A Federal Climate Service Is Created to Provide DataNew York Times
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Rab25: a suppressor of tumor formation in intestines?
Colorectal adenocarcinoma accounts for the majority of cases of colorectal cancer. A series of genetic mutations in the cells lining the colon (intestinal epithelial cells) is thought to be the cause of colorectal adenocarcinoma. By studying mouse models of colon cancer and tissue from individuals with colorectal adenocarcinoma, researchers have now identified RAB25 as one gene that might be involved in the formation of colorectal adenocarcinomas.

Enhancing arrest of cell growth to treat cancer in mice
New research has identified a new type of cellular senescence (i.e., irreversible arrest of cell growth) and determined a way to enhance it to suppress prostate tumor development and growth in mice. These data suggest that enhancing this process might provide a new approach for cancer prevention and therapy.

How respiratory tubes and capillaries form in flies
Scientists in Spain report on the formation of the small-diameter respiratory tubes of the fly Drosophila -- a process that resembles the development of the finest blood vessels, the capillaries, in mammals.

New method for measuring fluid flow in algae could herald revolution for fluid mechanics
Researchers in fluid dynamics have studied algae to illuminate fluid mechanics. One of the researchers said, "Nature has long inspired researchers in fluid mechanics to explore the mechanical strategies used by living creatures. Where better to look for innovative solutions to a technological challenge than to organisms that have had millions of years to devise strategies for related challenges?"

Nicotine replacement therapy is over-promoted since most ex-smokers quit unassisted, experts argue
Health authorities should emphasize the positive message that the most successful method used by most ex-smokers is unassisted cessation, despite the promotion of cessation drugs by pharmaceutical companies and many tobacco control advocates, according to a new article.





Telemet - News


09/02/2010 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.

09/02/2010 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.

09/02/2010 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.

09/02/2010 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.

09/02/2010 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.

09/02/2010 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.

09/02/2010 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.

09/02/2010 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.

09/02/2010 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.

09/02/2010 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.

09/02/2010 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.

09/02/2010 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.

09/02/2010 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.

09/02/2010 Interactive Weather Pages
Make your weather page come alive as your users receive up-to-date weather information through an interactive map.

09/02/2010 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.

09/02/2010 First Integrated Center in South America, dedicated to mountain engineering and environmental technology.


09/02/2010 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.

09/02/2010 A better way to control Dust and Odor
Dust Boss: The leader in dust control solutions for the demolition & construction industries.

09/02/2010 Hosted Weather Solution®
A tool that allows you to provide to your visitors the most up-to-date weather information, graphics and videos without having to worry about maintain your weather segment.

09/02/2010 Digital Signage
AccuWeather® by Telemet, Inc. delivers the best-looking weather graphics and the most accurate weather data to digital signage companies to enhance the value of their presentation.