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Midwest floods spotlight decrepit infrastructure
This report should be a real wake-up call. How can Americans allow their taxes to be squandered on supporting their ever expanding military industrial complex when they need to invest at lease a trillion dollars to upgrade "the decrepit state of U.S. infrastructure" ... Midwest’s postflood risk: toxic basements
A flood isn't over when it's over--some environmental hazards are still lurking, and, in many cases, growing. And, as other commentators have said, Midwesterners ravaged by historic floods most likely won't get as much federal aid as those affecte by Katrina."The oil,... Five tornadoes strike southern Manitoba
One wonders if Tornadoes from Iowa jumped our borders to make Manitoba their home. Thank God no deaths as of this date have been reported. Below is the news video of the... Midwest floodwaters wash levees, weather improves
Drier weather is on the way for Midwest residents, as even though the Mississippi River washed over more flood barriers today, the weather is improving and hopefully drying up the worst flooding in 15... Alan Yusim of B'nai, Brith, drags Bailiff, 56, with his van
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorWow, an organization certainly shocked by their Director's Road Rage in what must be out of character, especially their own Director "Alan Yusim 54, of the B'nai,... HANDS ON DISASTER RESPONSE ANNOUNCES IOWA FLOODING PROJECT
Organization launches volunteer deployment in response to record-breaking flooding in Midwest CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 6/16/08 – Hands On Disaster Response (HODR), a volunteer-driven 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, announces the launch of a volunteer project to assist the...Midwest flooding cleanup begins
The Mississippi River appears to have crested in Northern Missouri, but many communities are still threatened downstream. Water contamination is a serious concern, and many are getting shots for hepatitis and tetanus... Flooding, Rough Weather Plague Central US
UPDATE: 9:02PM ESTResidents across some Midwest towns are breathing easier tonight as the rivers are receding after massive flooding. Some residents in other towns however are still watching the water levels... Midwest towns hold their breath as more levees break
More residents are starting to worry that the flood waters are not receeding fast enough as more levees are breaking along the Mississippi River and still more flooding could occur."He returned and remodeled his... Midwest flood woes head south
UPDATE: 6:22PM EST" Floodwaters breached another levee in Illinois Wednesday as residents in other parts of the U.S. Midwest scrambled to shore up embankments along the Mississippi River. The breach happened in the... Floods cause corn prices to hit record high
Corn prices hit a record high today as a result of the flooding in the Midwest. "The worst flooding in the Midwest for 15 years sent fresh shocks to global markets and consumers on Monday as corn prices hit... Israel Vibrations Release New Album "Stamina"
Stamina" is the perfect name for the 13th and latest studio record from roots reggae duo Israel Vibration.When the group, initially a trio comprising Lascelle "Wiss" Bulgin, Albert "Apple Gabriel" Craig, and Cecil... Thousands Flee Floods Across U.S. Midwest
What a week it has been for Americans living in the midwest. Thousands of people have been evacuated, or forced to flee their homes, across Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Kansas and Michigan due to widespread flooding...Flooding in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Rain is in the forecast for tomorrow, as the flood continues to rise in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The Cedar River, which runs through the center of town, is expected to rise to 24.5', well above historic levels. Parts of...
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