Apr
26
2012
F. Michael Maloof,
G2 Bulletin
WASHINGTON – As scientists warn of an impending solar storm between now and 2014 that could collapse the national power grid, thrusting millions into darkness instantly, a debate has flared up between utilities and the federal government on the severity of such an event.
NASA and the National Academy of Sciences previously confirmed to G2Bulletin that an electromagnetic pulse event from an intense solar storm could occur any time between now and 2014.
They say it could have the effect of frying electronics and knocking out transformers in the national electric grid system. Read more »
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Apr
24
2012
By Jamie Stover, Barbour, Doddridge, Randolph and Ritchie County Reporter
ELKINS -
The mild winter and early spring didn’t just trick humans. Even the flowers were fooled this year, blooming earlier than expected.
Unfortunately, they may have bloomed too early as winter-like weather conditions rolled in Monday morning.
“Some can take more cold than others. But for the ones that are really tender about the only thing you can really do is to cover them,” said Larry Gouer, a certified Horticulturist. Read more »
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Apr
21
2012
Survival tips will come in handy in a disaster, and one way to ensure safety is to obtain the “Get Out Of Dodge” Special Report from Absolute Rights.
Austin, TX (PRWEB) April 20, 2012
Survival tips are worth more with each passing disaster that cripples the foundation of modern society, said today’s AbsoluteRights.com article. America has seen its share of horrible and devastating damages from hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods in recent history, not to mention the heinous terrorist attacks of 2001. Protecting vulnerability, safety, and recovery efforts will make the difference between the prepared and the unprepared, and that difference could mean life or death. Read more »
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