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Radioactive Gravel from Japanese Nuke Disaster Used in Buildings

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Charles Simmins) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:21:03 EDT

Gravel stockpiled near the Fukushima nuclear disaster site has been shipped throughout Japan. That gravel was contaminated by radioactive materials and should not have been used.

Contributor: Charles Simmins
Published: Jan 16, 2012

Fuel Supplies Reach Nome

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Charles Simmins) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:56:26 EDT

As the crews of the US CGC Healy and TV Renda wait for the broken ice around their ships to refreeze, the people of Nome, Alaska, anticipate the delivery of need fuel. That process could begin as early as Sunday, January 15.

Contributor: Charles Simmins
Published: Jan 15, 2012

Fuel Convoy Reaches Nome

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Charles Simmins) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:53:30 EDT

The Coast Guard polar icebreaker Healy and the Russian tanker Renda are 8 nautical miles off the Alaskan coast as they wait for daylight. Slow and careful maneuvering this afternoon will move the tanker as close to Nome's harbor as possible.

Contributor: Charles Simmins
Published: Jan 13, 2012

Russians Sail to Rescue of Ice Bound Alaska Community

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Charles Simmins) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:43:17 EDT

Braving 250 miles of ice pack, the Russian tanker Renda is slowly making its way toward the western Alaska town of Nome. Cut off by ice, the town will run out of fuel oil and gasoline without Renda's supplies.

Contributor: Charles Simmins
Published: Jan 02, 2012

Pope Embraces Anglicans in U.S. with New Ordinariate

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Charles Simmins) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:17:16 EDT

On New Year's Day 2012, Pope Benedict XVI established the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter. This allows Episcopalians and Anglicans in the United States to rejoin the Catholic Church.

Contributor: Charles Simmins
Published: Jan 02, 2012

Nebraska Nuke Plant Placed on Special Inspection Status

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Charles Simmins) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:16:12 EDT

Nebraska's Fort Calhoun nuclear power plant had been scheduled to resume operations in January. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has placed those plans on hold by placing the plant onto special inspection status.

Contributor: Charles Simmins
Published: Dec 14, 2011

Radioactive Water Leaks at Japanese Nuke Site

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Charles Simmins) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:27:02 EDT

The efforts to control the tsunami-damaged Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant suffered another setback over the weekend as thousands of gallons of radioactive water flooded a treatment building. A small amount ran off into the nearby ocean.

Contributor: Charles Simmins
Published: Dec 05, 2011

Japan Damaged Nuke Plants Still Not Under Control

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Charles Simmins) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:30:20 EDT

The fight to control the meltdowns in three of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear reactors continues. Nearly 10 months after Japan suffered a historic earthquake and tsunami, the melted uranium continues to generate radiation and heat.

Contributor: Charles Simmins
Published: Dec 01, 2011

Fewer Children Receiving Vaccines in U.S

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Charles Simmins) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:05:09 EDT

The Associated Press has released its study of exemptions to school vaccine schedules nationally. Exemptions for required immunizations to enter public school are up. The increase in illnesses like whooping cough are one result.

Contributor: Charles Simmins
Published: Nov 30, 2011

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on CBS Tonight

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Charles Simmins) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:14:08 EDT

CBS hosts the seventeenth annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show tonight at 10 pm EST. One of the highlights of the show will be model Miranda Kerr modeling a $2.5 million jeweled bra.

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Published: Nov 29, 2011

All U.S. Troops Out of Iraq by Christmas

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Charles Simmins) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:29:34 EDT

Brig. Gen. Bradley Becker, Deputy Commanding General (Support) for United States Division – Center, told reporters today that all U.S. troops will be out of Iraq by Christmas. Nearly all will be home for the holiday.

Contributor: Charles Simmins
Published: Nov 22, 2011

Va Nuke Plant Restarts After Quake

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Charles Simmins) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:32:49 EDT

On November 11, Dominion Virginia Power began the process of restarting the two nuclear reactors at the North Anna power plant. Both reactors had been shut down after the earthquake of August 23, 2011.

Contributor: Charles Simmins
Published: Nov 14, 2011

Alaska Being Pounded by Winter Super Storm

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Charles Simmins) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:10:39 EDT

A record storm is pounding the west coast of Alaska, bringing hurricane force winds, heavy snow and a massive storm surge. The many, small coastal communities are bracing for the worst.

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Published: Nov 09, 2011

Air Force Wraps Up Iraqi Deployment

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Charles Simmins) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:02:57 EDT

MG Russ Handy spoke with reporters today about the U.S. Air Force's role in the withdrawal from Iraq. He also talked about the structure and preparedness of the Iraqi Air Force.

Contributor: Charles Simmins
Published: Nov 07, 2011

U.S. Navy Fires Railgun for 1000th Time

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Charles Simmins) — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 20:24:53 EDT

The railgun has been a staple of many of the stories written by science fiction writers because of its enormous potential. The U.S. Navy is turning that fiction into fact.

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Published: Nov 06, 2011

U.S. Tests Nationwide Alert System November 9

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Charles Simmins) — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 18:33:22 EDT

At 2 pm on November 9 the Emergency Alert System, formerly the Emergency Broadcast System, will be tested nationwide in the U.S. While the system has regular tests at state and local levels, this is the first national test.

Contributor: Charles Simmins
Published: Nov 05, 2011

Manhattan Mosquitoes Are Biting

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Charles Simmins) — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 20:38:03 EDT

The Upper West Side of Manhattan is beset by biting swarms of mosquitoes that are coming out of the sewers. Current control programs by New York City seem ineffective.

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Published: Nov 04, 2011

Obama Sends US Troops to Central Africa

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Charles Simmins) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:25:05 EDT

President Obama has followed up on months of effort to support Central Africa in their fight against the cult-like Lord's Resistance Army. On Oct. 12, the first of 100 U.S. military were sent to Uganda to "provide information, advice, and assistance."

Contributor: Charles Simmins
Published: Oct 14, 2011

More Computer Virus Issues for U.S. Military

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Charles Simmins) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:15:37 EDT

The Air Force's computer systems that allow pilots to remotely fly drones all over the planet has become infected with a computer virus. Eradicating the virus is proving difficult.

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Published: Oct 07, 2011

Air Force Returns to Attack Texas Wildfires

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Charles Simmins) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:30:19 EDT

The drought and related wildfires continue in Texas. A national shortage of civilian air tankers has resulted in the return of Air Force aircraft and crews to fly fire retardant drops.

Contributor: Charles Simmins
Published: Oct 05, 2011