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Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Coral reef thriving in sediment-laden waters

ScienceDaily (July 31, 2012) ? Rapid rates of coral reef growth have been identified in sediment-laden marine environments, conditions previously believed to be detrimental to reef growth. A new study has established that Middle Reef -- part of Australia's iconic Great Barrier Reef -- has grown more rapidly than many other reefs in areas with lower levels of sediment stress.

Led by the University of Exeter, the study by an international team of scientists is published August 1, 2012 in the journal Geology.

Middle Reef is located just 4 km off the mainland coast near Townsville, Australia, on the inner Great Barrier Reef shelf. Unlike the clear waters in which most reefs grow, Middle Reef grows in water that is persistently 'muddy'. The sediment comes from waves churning up the muddy sea floor and from seasonal river flood plumes. The Queensland coast has changed significantly since European settlement, with natural vegetation cleared for agricultural use increasing sediment runoff. High levels of sediment result in poor water quality, which is believed to have a detrimental effect on marine biodiversity.

The research team collected cores through the structure of Middle Reef to analyze how it had grown. They used radiocarbon dating to map out the precise growth rate of the reef. Results show that the reef started to grow only about 700 years ago but that it has subsequently grown rapidly towards sea level at rates averaging nearly 1 cm per year. These rates are significantly higher than those measured on most clear water reefs on the Great Barrier Reef and elsewhere. Most intriguingly, the periods of most rapid growth -- averaging 1.3 cm a year -- occurred when the accumulation rates of land-derived sediment within the reef structure were also at their peak. They discovered that, while the reef faced high sediment levels after the European settlers arrived in the 1800s, these same conditions were also part of the long-term environmental regime under which the reef grew.

Although there is evidence that other reefs have suffered degradation from high levels of sediment, these findings suggest that in some cases reefs can adapt to these conditions and thrive. For Middle Reef, rapid rates of vertical reef growth have, paradoxically, probably been aided by the high sedimentation rates. The team believe this is because the accumulating sediment rapidly covers the coral skeletons after their death, preventing their destruction by fish, urchins and other biological eroders, thus promoting coral framework preservation and rapid reef growth.

Professor Chris Perry of Geography at the University of Exeter said: "Our research challenges the long-held assumption that high sedimentation rates are necessarily bad news in terms of coral reef growth. It is exciting to discover that Middle Reef has in fact thrived in these unpromising conditions. It is, however, important to remain cautious when considering what this means for other reefs. Middle Reef includes corals adapted to deal with high sedimentation and low light conditions. Other reefs where corals and various other reef organisms are less well adapted may not do so well if sediment inputs increased.

"Our research calls for a rethink on some of the classic models of reef growth. At a time when these delicate and unique ecosystems are under threat from climate change and ocean acidification, a view endorsed in a recent consensus statement from many of the World's coral reef scientists, it is more important than ever that we understand how, when and where reefs can grow and thrive."

This study was conducted by a team from the University of Exeter (UK), James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland (Australia), and the NERC Radiocarbon Laboratory, Scotland (UK). It was funded by the Leverhulme Trust and Natural Environment Research Council (NERC).

Reef facts

A coral reef is made up of thin layers of calcium carbonate (limestone) secreted over thousands of years by billions of tiny soft bodied animals called coral polyps.
Coral reefs are the world's most diverse marine ecosystems and are home to twenty-five percent of known marine species, including 4,000 species of fish, 700 species of coral and thousands of other plants and animals.
Coral reefs have been on the planet for over 400 million years.
The largest coral reef is the Great Barrier Reef, which stretches along the northeast coast of Australia, from the northern tip of Queensland, to just north of Bundaberg. At 2,300km long, it is the largest natural feature on Earth.
Coral reefs occupy less than one quarter of one percent of Earth's marine environment, yet they are home to more than a quarter of all known fish species.
As well as supporting huge tourist industries, coral reefs protect shorelines from erosion and storm damage.

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Journal Reference:

C. T. Perry, S. G. Smithers, P. Gulliver, N. K. Browne. Evidence of very rapid reef accretion and reef growth under high turbidity and terrigenous sedimentation. Geology, 2012; 40 (8): 719 DOI: 10.1130/G33261.1

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Source: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120731201251.htm

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St.Maarten/St.Martin - Local Reports (Caribbean Hurricane Network)

- SxmDCOMM - URGENT Radio Announcement - Country now under a Heavy Rainfall Advisory - Code ORANGE

From: Roddy Heyliger <roddyheyliger at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2012 13:29:08 -0400

News Release
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Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten D.W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
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For Immediate Release: Monday, July 30, 2012/N184-1.20am RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT
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Country under Heavy Rainfall Advisory; Drivers cautioned about: possible flooding in low lying areas; and rock falls due to forecasted rainfall ? drive with caution
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GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? The Department of Disaster Management has been updated by the Meteorological Department of Curacao that the country is now under a code Orange and a heavy rainfall advisory (is when heavy rains about to occur or occurring already, but not strong enough to require a warning) is now in effect until late Monday afternoon.

Motorists are advised to exercise caution while driving in low lying areas which could flood ? street flooding - due to forecasted heavy and persistent rainfall, and/or avoid driving in flooded streets until heavy rains taper off or has ended.?

Motorists driving near hillsides are also asked to exercise caution with respect to possible rock falls.

Drivers and individuals who do not need to be on the road should remain at home until weather conditions improve.

Lightning strikes are also forecasted, and therefore residents should switch off and disconnect sensitive electronic equipment; and disconnect your phone line from your computer.

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Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com, roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cell: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten

roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org

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News Release ? Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten D.W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org ? For Immediate Release: Monday, July 30, 2012/N184-1.20am RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT ? Country under Heavy Rainfall Advisory; Drivers cautioned about: possible flooding in low lying areas; and rock falls due to forecasted rainfall ? drive with caution ? GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? The Department of Disaster Management has been updated by the Meteorological Department of Curacao that the country is now under a code Orange and a heavy rainfall advisory (is when heavy rains about to occur or occurring already, but not strong enough to require a warning) is now in effect until late Monday afternoon. Motorists are advised to exercise caution while driving in low lying areas which could flood ? street flooding - due to forecasted heavy and persistent rainfall, and/or avoid driving in flooded streets until heavy rains taper off or has ended. Motorists driving near hillsides are also asked to exercise caution with respect to possible rock falls. Drivers and individuals who do not need to be on the road should remain at home until weather conditions improve. Lightning strikes are also forecasted, and therefore residents should switch off and disconnect sensitive electronic equipment; and disconnect your phone line from your computer. # # # ? Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com, roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cell: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323) Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten

- St Martin Earthquake

By "CAROLYN LLOYD" <carolynlloyd at machospitalityconsultants.com>
Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2012 18:10:54 -0400

Well what a day! Heavy periods of rain on and off all day (much needed) and at 5.29 we had a strong earth tremour! 5.1 on Richter scale apparently ? epicentre was 4 miles east of Stoney Ground, Anguilla, enough to get me to my feet on the second rumble. Our apartment building shook and a number of people felt it serious enough to go outside. Our coffee table was dancing on the floor!

All quiet now, let?s hope it stays that way!

- The earth moved!

By "Barbara Cannegieter" <barcann at hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2012 18:20:18 -0400

- Update

By "Barbara Cannegieter" <barcann at hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2012 11:41:43 -0400

We finally got some rain , thanks to a tropical wave moving through last night.

It wasn?t much, but the plants are happier now.

- SxmDCOMM - Coastal residents advised to have plans in place for storm surge flooding

By Roddy Heyliger <roddyheyliger at gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2012 08:29:14 -0400

News Release
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Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721-543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
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For Immediate Release: Thursday, June 28, 2012/N159
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Coastal residents advised to have plans in place for storm surge flooding
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GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? Coastal residents are advised to have plans in place for possible storm surge in the event of a passing hurricane along the south coast of the country.

According to the Office of Disaster Management, these plans should be in place since before the hurricane season which started on June 1.

The season so far has seen four storms form with the last one being Debby that caused severe flooding and discomfort in parts of the U.S. state of Florida a few days ago.

Property damages that can be expected from hurricanes and coastal flooding have been increasing year by year, and in many places the threat to life is increasing as well, according to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Most coastal communities are vulnerable to one or more different kinds of flooding and related hazards: frequent flooding from storm surge and winds; and storm-caused erosion of bluffs and beaches.

Coastal areas of Sint Maarten are: Beacon Hill, Cupecoy, vicinity of the Princess Juliana International Airport, Simpson Bay, Pelican, Cay Bay, Belair & Little Bay, Philipsburg, Pointe Blanche, Red Pond, Oyster Pond and Guana Bay.

In the event of a passing hurricane, homeowners should secure their possessions to upper levels of the structure.? If you decide not to stay in your home, you should make the necessary arrangements before the passing of a hurricane on where you would stay to ride out the passing of the storm system.? One should not wait until the last moment to evacuate their home.? Rising storm waters can also flood coastal roads.

The most important link in the chain of preparation and response for coastal flooding is you.? Take the necessary measures to prepare your family and home, according to the Office of Disaster Management.

Here is a check list if you have to leave your home before a hurricane strike due to high storm surge that is expected: turn off water and gas; have a radio and spare batteries; a first aid kit; flashlight; spare bedding; bottled water and tinned food; house keys; prescription medicine; cash and credit cards; mobile phone and spare clothing.
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Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
Sint Maarten Department of Communication (DCOMM)

RSH Consultancy Inc.
Corporate & Government?PR/Communications
roddy.heyliger.pr at gmail.com

News Release ? Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721-543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org ? For Immediate Release: Thursday, June 28, 2012/N159 ? Coastal residents advised to have plans in place for storm surge flooding ? GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? Coastal residents are advised to have plans in place for possible storm surge in the event of a passing hurricane along the south coast of the country. According to the Office of Disaster Management, these plans should be in place since before the hurricane season which started on June 1. The season so far has seen four storms form with the last one being Debby that caused severe flooding and discomfort in parts of the U.S. state of Florida a few days ago. Property damages that can be expected from hurricanes and coastal flooding have been increasing year by year, and in many places the threat to life is increasing as well, according to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Most coastal communities are vulnerable to one or more different kinds of flooding and related hazards: frequent flooding from storm surge and winds; and storm-caused erosion of bluffs and beaches. Coastal areas of Sint Maarten are: Beacon Hill, Cupecoy, vicinity of the Princess Juliana International Airport, Simpson Bay, Pelican, Cay Bay, Belair & Little Bay, Philipsburg, Pointe Blanche, Red Pond, Oyster Pond and Guana Bay. In the event of a passing hurricane, homeowners should secure their possessions to upper levels of the structure. If you decide not to stay in your home, you should make the necessary arrangements before the passing of a hurricane on where you would stay to ride out the passing of the storm system. One should not wait until the last moment to evacuate their home. Rising storm waters can also flood coastal roads. The most important link in the chain of preparation and response for coastal flooding is you. Take the necessary measures to prepare your family and home, according to the Office of Disaster Management. Here is a check list if you have to leave your home before a hurricane strike due to high storm surge that is expected: turn off water and gas; have a radio and spare batteries; a first aid kit; flashlight; spare bedding; bottled water and tinned food; house keys; prescription medicine; cash and credit cards; mobile phone and spare clothing. ? # # # ? Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323) Sint Maarten Department of Communication (DCOMM)

- Update

By "Barbara Cannegieter" <barcann at hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2012 09:25:14 -0400

The three H?s are out in full force!

Hot

Humid

Hazy

and did I mention Dry?

- SxmDCOMM - 11 Public Shelters Available for Hurricane Season

By Roddy Heyliger <roddyheyliger at gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2012 17:54:38 -0400

News Release
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Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten D.W.I. Tel. +1-721-543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
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For Immediate Release: Thursday, June 07, 2012/N135
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11 Public Shelters Available for Hurricane Season
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GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? Disaster Coordinator/Fire Chief Winston Salomon says there are 11 public shelters available for the hurricane season. A number of buildings are chosen and equipped (prior to a definite hurricane strike) to serve as public shelters.?

These buildings are chosen based on the buildings? ability to withstand hurricane conditions and their height above sea level.?

Space in shelters is limited and is meant for people who feel that their home is unsafe and can?t find another safe place to stay.?

If your home is hurricane proof and is in a safe location, it is probably best to stay there during a storm.? Alternative options are to stay with family or friends whose house is also hurricane proof, however if you are unsure, do not hesitate to go to a public shelter.

Shelters are meant for temporary stay of up to 72 hours. Persons utilizing a public shelter must realize that many people have to share a small space and therefore must be prepared for some amount of discomfort.

There is a management team in charge of the shelter once it is opened. Safety is a main concern, and persons will have to follow shelter warden instructions.

Take the time now to assess your house, and if you can, get an architect to do a proper assessment. This will determine whether you will stay with friends or family or make use of a public shelter.?????

The U.S. National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the parent body of the National Hurricane Center (NHC) out of Miami, Florida, has forecasted a near-normal 2012 Atlantic hurricane season.

The forecasts calls for nine to 15 named storms, of which four to eight can strengthen to become hurricanes, and of that one to three can become major hurricanes.

It only takes one hurricane strike to make this a bad season, and therefore the Office of Disaster Management is urging the community to be prepared as it is your responsibility to do so every season.

The remaining names of potential storms for the 2012 season are: Chris, Debby, Ernesto, Florence, Gordon, Helene, Isaac, Joyce, Kirk, Leslie, Michael, Nadine, Oscar, Patty, Rafael, Sandy, Tony, Valerie and William.

The 2012 hurricane season officially runs through November 30.
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Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
Sint Maarten Department of Communication (DCOMM)

RSH Consultancy Inc.
Corporate & Government?PR/Communications
roddy.heyliger.pr at gmail.com

News Release ? Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg,  Sint Maarten D.W.I. Tel. +1-721-543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email:  gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org ? For Immediate Release: Thursday, June 07, 2012/N135 ? 11 Public Shelters Available for Hurricane Season ? GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? Disaster Coordinator/Fire Chief Winston  Salomon says there are 11 public shelters available for the hurricane season. A  number of buildings are chosen and equipped (prior to a definite hurricane  strike) to serve as public shelters.    These buildings are chosen based on the buildings? ability to withstand  hurricane conditions and their height above sea level.    Space in shelters is limited and is meant for people who feel that their home  is unsafe and can?t find another safe place to stay.    If your home is hurricane proof and is in a safe location, it is probably best  to stay there during a storm.  Alternative options are to stay with family or  friends whose house is also hurricane proof, however if you are unsure, do not  hesitate to go to a public shelter.  Shelters are meant for temporary stay of up to 72 hours. Persons utilizing a  public shelter must realize that many people have to share a small space and  therefore must be prepared for some amount of discomfort.   There is a management team in charge of the shelter once it is opened. Safety  is a main concern, and persons will have to follow shelter warden instructions.  Take the time now to assess your house, and if you can, get an architect to do  a proper assessment. This will determine whether you will stay with friends or  family or make use of a public shelter.        The U.S. National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the parent body of  the National Hurricane Center (NHC) out of Miami, Florida, has forecasted a  near-normal 2012 Atlantic hurricane season.  The forecasts calls for nine to 15 named storms, of which four to eight can  strengthen to become hurricanes, and of that one to three can become major  hurricanes.  It only takes one hurricane strike to make this a bad season, and therefore the  Office of Disaster Management is urging the community to be prepared as it is  your responsibility to do so every season.  The remaining names of potential storms for the 2012 season are: Chris, Debby,  Ernesto, Florence, Gordon, Helene, Isaac, Joyce, Kirk, Leslie, Michael, Nadine,  Oscar, Patty, Rafael, Sandy, Tony, Valerie and William.?  The 2012 hurricane season officially runs through November 30. ? # # #  ? Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; Cells: +1 721  520-4217, 581-6323) Sint Maarten Department of Communication (DCOMM)

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- It's here!

By "Barbara Cannegieter" <barcann at hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012 08:48:50 -0400

?We all know what today is! It?s the first day of hurricane season! Time to be on our toes!

FYI, here is the tropical weather outlook

00 ABNT20 KNHC 011141 TWOAT TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL 800 AM EDT FRI JUN 1 2012 FOR THE NORTH ATLANTIC...CARIBBEAN SEA AND THE GULF OF MEXICO... TROPICAL CYCLONE FORMATION IS NOT EXPECTED DURING THE NEXT 48 HOURS. TODAY MARKS THE FIRST DAY OF THE ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON...WHICH WILL RUN UNTIL NOVEMBER 30. LONG-TERM AVERAGES FOR THE NUMBER OF NAMED STORMS...HURRICANES...AND MAJOR HURRICANES ARE 12...6...AND 3...RESPECTIVELY. THE LIST OF NAMES FOR 2012 IS AS FOLLOWS: NAME PRONUNCIATION NAME PRONUNCIATION ------------------------------------------------------------- ALBERTO AL BAIR- TOE LESLIE LEHZ- LEE BERYL BER- RIL MICHAEL MY- KUHL CHRIS KRIS NADINE NAY DEEN- DEBBY DEH- BEE OSCAR AHS- KUR ERNESTO ER NES- TOH PATTY PAT- EE FLORENCE FLOOR- ENCE RAFAEL RAH FAH ELL- GORDON GOR- DUHN SANDY SAN- DEE HELENE HEH LEEN- TONY TOH- NEE ISAAC EYE- ZIK VALERIE VAH- LUR EE JOYCE JOYSS WILLIAM WILL- YUM KIRK KURK THE ATLANTIC SEASON HAS ALREADY GOTTEN OFF TO A QUICK START...WITH TROPICAL STORMS ALBERTO AND BERYL FORMING DURING THE MONTH OF MAY. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME SINCE 1908 THAT TWO TROPICAL CYCLONES DEVELOPED BEFORE 1 JUNE. TROPICAL STORM BERYL...WHICH CAME ASHORE NEAR JACKSONVILLE BEACH EARLY ON 28 MAY...IS THE STRONGEST PRE-JUNE TROPICAL CYCLONE TO MAKE LANDFALL IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS PRODUCT...THE TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK...BRIEFLY DESCRIBES SIGNIFICANT AREAS OF DISTURBED WEATHER AND THEIR POTENTIAL FOR TROPICAL CYCLONE FORMATION DURING THE NEXT 48 HOURS. THE ISSUANCE TIMES OF THIS PRODUCT ARE 2 AM...8 AM...2 PM...AND 8 PM EDT. AFTER THE CHANGE TO STANDARD TIME IN NOVEMBER...THE ISSUANCE TIMES ARE 1 AM...7 AM...1 PM...AND 7 PM EST. A SPECIAL TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK WILL BE ISSUED TO PROVIDE UPDATES...AS NECESSARY...IN BETWEEN THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED ISSUANCES OF THE TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK. SPECIAL TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOKS WILL BE ISSUED UNDER THE SAME WMO AND AWIPS HEADERS AS THE REGULAR TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOKS. A STANDARD PACKAGE OF PRODUCTS...CONSISTING OF THE TROPICAL CYCLONE PUBLIC ADVISORY...THE FORECAST/ADVISORY...THE CYCLONE DISCUSSION... AND THE WIND SPEED PROBABILITY PRODUCT...IS ISSUED EVERY SIX HOURS FOR ALL ONGOING TROPICAL CYCLONES. IN ADDITION...A SPECIAL ADVISORY PACKAGE MAY BE ISSUED AT ANY TIME TO ADVISE OF SIGNIFICANT UNEXPECTED CHANGES OR TO MODIFY WATCHES OR WARNINGS. THE TROPICAL CYCLONE UPDATE IS A BRIEF STATEMENT TO INFORM OF SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN A TROPICAL CYCLONE OR TO POST OR CANCEL WATCHES OR WARNINGS. IT IS USED IN LIEU OF OR TO PRECEDE THE ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL ADVISORY PACKAGE. TROPICAL CYCLONE UPDATES...WHICH CAN BE ISSUED AT ANY TIME...CAN BE FOUND UNDER WMO HEADER WTNT61-65 KNHC...AND UNDER AWIPS HEADER MIATCUAT1-5. ALL NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER TEXT AND GRAPHICAL PRODUCTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE WEB AT WWW.HURRICANES.GOV. SIGN UP FOR PRODUCT UPDATES BY EMAIL AT WWW.HURRICANES.GOV/SIGNUP.SHTML ...IN ALL LOWER CASE. YOU CAN ALSO INTERACT WITH US ON FACEBOOK AT WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/US.NOAA.NATIONALHURRICANECENTER.GOV. NOTIFICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE VIA TWITTER WHEN SELECT NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER PRODUCTS ARE ISSUED. INFORMATION ABOUT OUR ATLANTIC TWITTER FEED IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.HURRICANES.GOV/TWITTER.SHTML ...IN ALL LOWER CASE. $$ FORECASTER KIMBERLAIN

- SxmDCOMM - Second EOC Meeting held to Assess State of Country Preparedness for Hurricane Season; National Preparedness Level Good

By Roddy Heyliger <roddyheyliger at gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 31 May 2012 21:48:48 -0400

News Release
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Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten D.W.I. Tel. +1-721-543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
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For Immediate Release: Thursday, May 31, 2012/N127
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Second EOC Meeting held to Assess State of Country Preparedness for Hurricane Season; National Preparedness Level Good
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GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? Disaster Coordinator/Fire Chief Winston Salomon chaired his second pre-hurricane season meeting on Tuesday, held to assess national state of preparedness for the hurricane season.

All stakeholders present representing the 10 Emergency Support Functions (ESFs), gave an update and according to Disaster Section Head Paul Martens, the general state of preparedness and readiness is good.

The hurricane shelters have been identified which is similar to the listing of 2011.? Some upgrading of the shelters will take place within short.

ESF-5/Police is working on a curfew plan, roadblock controls and traffic circulation based on different scenarios.?

ESF-8/Department of Communication: The annual hurricane awareness campaign started with the statement issued mid-May by the Prime Minister calling on the nation to be hurricane ready.

The Meteorological Services is working with the Dutch Service KNMI to get the weather radar back into service.?

ESF-2/Telecommunications (TELEM) is addressing weak spots within in cellular network.?

ESF-3/Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Development, Environment and Infrastructure: Trench cleaning is underway; a new flood water pump system is near completion and emergency contingency plans have been developed for constructions areas such as Dutch Quarter, Middle Region and Cay Hill.

ESF-7/Social Services: the community help desk personnel will be involved with the hurricane shelters, providing district information as well as identifying persons with special needs who will need assistance in the event of a hurricane strike.

Salomon is once again appealing to the Sint Maarten community to make sure they have plans in place for the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season which officially opens on June 1.?

The season has already seen the birth of two tropical storms (Alberto, Beryl) even before the June 1st official start of the season.

The U.S. National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the parent body of the National Hurricane Center (NHC) out of Miami, Florida, predicts a near-normal 2012 Atlantic hurricane season.

The forecasts calls for nine to 15 named storms, of which four to eight can strengthen to become hurricanes, and of that one to three can become major hurricanes.

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News Release ? Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten D.W.I. Tel. +1-721-543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org ? For Immediate Release: Thursday, May 31, 2012/N127 ? Second EOC Meeting held to Assess State of Country Preparedness for Hurricane Season; National Preparedness Level Good ? GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? Disaster Coordinator/Fire Chief Winston Salomon chaired his second pre-hurricane season meeting on Tuesday, held to assess national state of preparedness for the hurricane season. All stakeholders present representing the 10 Emergency Support Functions (ESFs), gave an update and according to Disaster Section Head Paul Martens, the general state of preparedness and readiness is good. The hurricane shelters have been identified which is similar to the listing of 2011. Some upgrading of the shelters will take place within short. ESF-5/Police is working on a curfew plan, roadblock controls and traffic circulation based on different scenarios. ESF-8/Department of Communication: The annual hurricane awareness campaign started with the statement issued mid-May by the Prime Minister calling on the nation to be hurricane ready. The Meteorological Services is working with the Dutch Service KNMI to get the weather radar back into service. ESF-2/Telecommunications (TELEM) is addressing weak spots within in cellular network. ESF-3/Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Development, Environment and Infrastructure: Trench cleaning is underway; a new flood water pump system is near completion and emergency contingency plans have been developed for constructions areas such as Dutch Quarter, Middle Region and Cay Hill. ESF-7/Social Services: the community help desk personnel will be involved with the hurricane shelters, providing district information as well as identifying persons with special needs who will need assistance in the event of a hurricane strike. Salomon is once again appealing to the Sint Maarten community to make sure they have plans in place for the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season which officially opens on June 1. The season has already seen the birth of two tropical storms (Alberto, Beryl) even before the June 1st official start of the season. The U.S. National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the parent body of the National Hurricane Center (NHC) out of Miami, Florida, predicts a near-normal 2012 Atlantic hurricane season. The forecasts calls for nine to 15 named storms, of which four to eight can strengthen to become hurricanes, and of that one to three can become major hurricanes. The remaining names of potential storms for the 2012 season are: Chris, Debby, Ernesto, Florence, Gordon, Helene, Isaac, Joyce, Kirk, Leslie, Michael, Nadine, Oscar, Patty, Rafael, Sandy, Tony, Valerie and William.? The 2012 hurricane season officially runs through November 30. ? # # # ? Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323) Sint Maarten Department of Communication (DCOMM)

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- SxmDCOMM - Three days before official start of 2012 Atlantic hurricane season; Disaster Coordinator Salomon says be prepared

By Roddy Heyliger <roddyheyliger at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 28 May 2012 18:50:26 -0400

News Release
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Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten D.W.I. Tel. +1-721-543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
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For Immediate Release: Monday, May 28, 2012/N124
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Three days before official start of 2012 Atlantic hurricane season; Disaster Coordinator Salomon says be prepared
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GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? Disaster Coordinator/Fire Chief Winston Salomon is calling on the Sint Maarten community to be prepared for the hurricane season with three-days left to go before the start of the season.

Salomon is calling on the Sint Maarten community to make sure they have plans in place for the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, which has already seen the birth of two tropical storms (Alberto, Beryl) even before the June 1st official start of the season.

The second named storm of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season made landfall after midnight on Monday in Florida bringing rain and gusts up to near hurricane force.

Beryl was downgraded on Monday to a tropical depression, but before that it brought heavy rain and outages (23,000 households left without power in the states of Florida and Georgia) as it hit the South-Eastern coast of the U.S.

Colorado State University hurricane team Phil Klotzbach and William Gray in early April forecasted reduced activity for the hurricane season with 10 named storms, of which four will become hurricanes, and two of those will become major hurricanes with over 111 miles per hour winds.?

Since that forecast, the U.S. National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the parent body of the National Hurricane Center (NHC) out of Miami, Florida, last week Thursday issued their own forecasts predicting a near-normal 2012 Atlantic hurricane season.

This revised forecasts has to do with conditions in the atmosphere and the ocean favoring a near-normal season entails nine to 15 named storms, of which four to eight can strengthen to become hurricanes, and of those one to three can become major hurricanes.

Based on the period 1981-2010, an average season produces 12 named storms with six hurricanes, including three major hurricanes.?

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News Release ? Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten D.W.I. Tel. +1-721-543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org ? For Immediate Release: Monday, May 28, 2012/N124 ? Three days before official start of 2012 Atlantic hurricane season; Disaster Coordinator Salomon says be prepared ? GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? Disaster Coordinator/Fire Chief Winston Salomon is calling on the Sint Maarten community to be prepared for the hurricane season with three-days left to go before the start of the season. Salomon is calling on the Sint Maarten community to make sure they have plans in place for the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, which has already seen the birth of two tropical storms (Alberto, Beryl) even before the June 1st official start of the season. The second named storm of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season made landfall after midnight on Monday in Florida bringing rain and gusts up to near hurricane force. Beryl was downgraded on Monday to a tropical depression, but before that it brought heavy rain and outages (23,000 households left without power in the states of Florida and Georgia) as it hit the South-Eastern coast of the U.S. Colorado State University hurricane team Phil Klotzbach and William Gray in early April forecasted reduced activity for the hurricane season with 10 named storms, of which four will become hurricanes, and two of those will become major hurricanes with over 111 miles per hour winds. Since that forecast, the U.S. National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the parent body of the National Hurricane Center (NHC) out of Miami, Florida, last week Thursday issued their own forecasts predicting a near-normal 2012 Atlantic hurricane season. This revised forecasts has to do with conditions in the atmosphere and the ocean favoring a near-normal season entails nine to 15 named storms, of which four to eight can strengthen to become hurricanes, and of those one to three can become major hurricanes. Based on the period 1981-2010, an average season produces 12 named storms with six hurricanes, including three major hurricanes. The remaining names of potential storms for the 2012 season are: Chris, Debby, Ernesto, Florence, Gordon, Helene, Isaac, Joyce, Kirk, Leslie, Michael, Nadine, Oscar, Patty, Rafael, Sandy, Tony, Valerie and William.? The 2012 hurricane season officially runs through November 30. ? # # # ? Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323) Sint Maarten Department of Communication (DCOMM)

- SxmDCOMM - Prime Minister Wescot calls on nation to Prepare for 2012 Hurricane Season

By Roddy Heyliger <roddyheyliger at gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 20 May 2012 19:30:17 -0400

News Release
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Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten D.W.I. Tel. +1-721-543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
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For Immediate Release: Tuesday, May 15, 2012/N114
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Prime Minister Wescot calls on nation to prepare for 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, even though forecasts suggest reduced activity this season
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GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? Honorable Prime Minister Sarah Wescot-Williams, Chairman of the Island?s Disaster Emergency Management Organization, the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), is calling on the Sint Maarten community to begin to prepare timely for the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, and to have the necessary plans in place by June 1st, the start of the season.

Colorado State University hurricane team Phil Klotzbach and William Gray have forecasted in their early April report reduced activity for the hurricane season with 10 named storms, of which four will become hurricanes, and two of those will become major hurricanes with over 111 miles per hour winds.?
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Even though the official start of the season is over two weeks away, the Prime Minister is urging residents to use this period to prepare themselves adequately by reviewing their annual hurricane season preparatory list.
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The Prime Minister added that the country?s disaster preparedness and emergency management mechanism are expected to be ready to deal with any eventuality arising during the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season.

?I am encouraging the nation to begin to prepare now, so as to mitigate the effects of a possible hurricane disaster in our country. Let?s use the time wisely to prepare our homes, businesses and other structures adequately in the event of a hurricane strike.?

?Save yourself the stress and prepare now by reviewing your disaster plan and reviewing your disaster supply kit.?
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?Prepare early and avoid being caught unprepared.? Minimize your dependence on government, family or friends.? Preparedness starts with every one of us within our communities,? Prime Minister Hon. Sarah Wescot-Williams told DCOMM on Tuesday.
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Some of the preparations that should be carried out now are checking hurricane shutters and the roof of your home or business, and to make sure windows close securely.

Persons living along coastal areas as well as those in flood prone areas should start looking at what measures they would take in the event of a hurricane which could cause flood challenges.?

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- Update

By "Barbara Cannegieter" <barcann at hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 19 May 2012 10:03:53 -0400

Good morning everyone

We awoke this morning to heavy rain. It lasted about an hour and gave us close to two inches of rain.

Our yard is soggy and out pool is filled to the brim.

The sun is shining now. Will there be more rain though?

Our Met Office gives this synopsis:

Synopsis:

The surface Atlantic high continues to generate through today an occasional brisk wind across the area. Moreover, a weakening trend is foreseen for the latter part of the weekend and onto the beginning of next week. Furthermore, seas could still get fairly rough over the exposed waters today and boaters should continue to exercise caution over these zones. Cloudy spells with shower activity otherwise persists during the course of this morning and expected to diminish in the afternoon.

So of course my husband is out sailing around the island today in the annual Captain Oliver?s Regatta.

Be careful out there, sailors!

- Update

By "Barbara Cannegieter" <barcann at hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 16 May 2012 14:59:39 -0400

Good afternoon everyone

The sun was shining this morning but it is gray and cloudy now and drizzling.

The forecast calls for:

??An upper level disturbance will combine with a surface trough and local effects to produce some cloudiness and scattered showers across the islands during the next 24 hours. Locally these showers could be heavy and accompanied by thunder resulting in some minor street flooding. Otherwise, seas are expected to be moderate to locally choppy over exposed areas.?

I just donated to the web site. I hope all of you can help out a little. Every little bit counts.

I know Gert hates to ask for donations but it really does cost to keep the web site up and we all rely on it, so we all should do what we can, if we can.

- Update

By "Barbara Cannegieter" <barcann at hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 4 May 2012 11:18:12 -0400

Good Morning

Last night St. Maarten had some much needed rain but as often happens too much fell too quickly. We had quite some problems with flooding last night as a result, and this morning schools are closed while the government tries to clean up the roads.

The sun is shining now but we are forecast to have more rain coming.

CROWNWEATHER forecast this morning said:

Heavy Rain With Flash Flooding Will Continue Across The Northeastern & Eastern Caribbean:
An upper level trough of low pressure currently located over the western Atlantic will combine with copious amounts of deep tropical moisture and continue to produce slow moving very heavy showers and thunderstorms from today through at least Sunday from Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands through much of the Leeward and northern Windward Islands. The heaviest showers and thunderstorms are expected to occur during the afternoon hours of today, Saturday and Sunday. Flash flooding of streams, creeks and rivers are likely.

The heavy rain threat is currently forecast to decrease across Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands by later Monday, however, a renewed threat for heavy rainfall is forecast from Anguilla and Antigua southward to Martinique and Saint Lucia by later Monday and Tuesday and then potentially again by next Friday as areas of low pressure develop over the eastern Caribbean and track northeastward

Source: http://stormcarib.com/reports/current/stmartin.shtml?id=1343669396_12857

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TSX slides as stimulus hopes dim; Rona caps losses

TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index fell on Tuesday as a drop in commodities prices dragged down energy and mining shares after U.S. economic data dimmed hopes that the Federal Reserve would announce new stimulus measures at its policy meeting this week.

A more than 19 percent surge in the shares of home-improvement retailer Rona Inc after a takeover bid from a U.S. rival helped limit losses.

Equities have rallied recently on expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank would announce new measures to stimulate growth at their policy meetings this week. The Fed begins its two-day meeting on Tuesday, and the ECB will meet on Thursday.

But better-than-expected U.S. housing and manufacturing data on Tuesday helped lower expectations the Fed would announce new stimulus plans when it issues its policy statement on Wednesday. Single-family home prices rose for the fourth month in a row in May, and the pace of business activity in the U.S. Midwest picked up in July.

However, government data on Tuesday showed spending by American consumers fell in June for the first time in nearly a year.

"The numbers are not good enough to dance from the rooftops and they're not bad enough for full-scale, all-hands-on-deck-type money printing," said Barry Schwartz, vice president and portfolio manager at Baskin Financial Services.

Brokers and traders also cited pressure from news that Germany's Finance Ministry reiterated its view that there is no need to grant a banking license to the euro zone's new bailout fund. Such a move could enable the fund to buy large amounts of debt issued by troubled euro zone economies.

Around noon (1600 GMT), the Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index <.gsptse> was down 50.32 points, or 0.4 percent, at 11,707.56.

Losses were led by the powerhouse energy sector, which slid 1.2 percent as U.S. oil prices retreated from earlier gains on the reduced prospects of more Fed easing.

The biggest decliners included Enbridge Inc , which fell 2.2 percent to C$40.89, Cenovus Energy , down 1.8 percent to C$30.59, and Suncor Energy , down 1.5 percent to C$30.92.

"It's remarkable how oversold and unloved the commodities sector is," said Schwartz.

Heavily weighted materials, which includes miners, sank 0.8 percent. Potash Corp fell 1 percent to C$44.55, while top gold miner Barrick Gold edged down 0.6 percent to C$32.89.

On a positive note for resource companies, shares of Inmet Mining Corp rose 5 percent to C$40 a day after the Canadian base metal miner reported a 74 percent increase in second-quarter profit.

Rona also helped limit losses. Shares of the struggling Canadian retailer were up more than 19 percent at C$14.16 after the company rejected American rival Lowe's Cos Inc's C$1.8-billion ($1.8 billion) bid.

"This is a takeover that has been talked about ever since Lowe's stepped into Canada many years ago," said Schwartz. "Any investor who has bought Rona's stock over the past couple years has got their head handed to them. My mind is boggled as to why Rona is not accepting the deal."

Boucherville, Quebec-based Rona has struggled as Home Depot and Lowe's have made inroads into its home turf.

Canadian financial shares were flat as banks were still optimistic that ECB President Mario Draghi could announce at the bank's Thursday meeting plans to lower Spanish and Italian borrowing costs by buying those countries' bonds.

Bank of Nova Scotia led gains, rising 0.6 percent to C$52.55. Sun Life Financial shares climbed 1.1 percent to C$21.76. The Canadian life insurer is due to report second-quarter results next week.

(Editing by Leslie Adler)

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/tsx-may-open-higher-stimulus-hopes-fed-eyed-125612981--sector.html

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Florida ILB commit James Hearns talks FNL

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Although he didn't participate at Friday Night Lights, James Hearns (Tallahassee, Fla./Lincoln) still had a purpose inside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Observing some of the top recruits taking part in Florida's showcase, was fun even if he would have preferred to go through it himself. But Hearns wasn't just standing around.

With uncommitted targets around, Hearns wanted his voice to resonate.

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Islesboro breast cancer survivor to appear on 'NY Med' reality show ...

When Andree Brown agreed to appear on a new reality show about life inside one of New York City?s top hospitals, she?d just learned she had breast cancer.

Brown, a summer resident of Islesboro, was being examined at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital when a filmmaker with ?NY Med,? an eight-part series by ABC News that debuted on July 10, asked to film her. At first, Brown, 57, told the woman with the camera to go away.

Then she reconsidered.

?I thought, is this about me or is this about women, and can I make a contribution by doing this?? Brown said.

The show, airing on Tuesdays throughout the summer, chronicles Brown?s fight against breast cancer following a routine mammogram and ultrasound that led to a mastectomy, chemotherapy and drug therapy. She will be featured in an episode airing at 10 p.m. Aug. 7.

Today, Brown?s feeling ?dynamite? after finishing treatment, enjoying her eighteenth summer on Isleboro, cooking and getting her tennis game back.

?I?m hoping that a woman who has just discovered that she has breast cancer can look at it and say, ?I?m going to have the same strength and I?m going to take care of myself? ? I feel like I made it into a really positive experience,? Brown said.

She credits top-notch care and catching the cancer early for her survival. Key to buoying her spirits throughout the ordeal was preserving most of her hair, made possible through a little-known therapy that cools the scalp during chemotherapy treatments, Brown said.

Three of her friends took turns sitting with Brown through her ?cold cap? sessions, changing the cap every half hour to keep it chilled. Chemotherapy is hard enough for women without the added stress of hair loss, she said, recalling the stories of mothers she met who told of scaring their young children when they took off their hot, itchy wigs.

?I think that?s the one point that could change somebody?s experience,? Brown said. ?If they had their hair, they?d have their dignity and their pride and also they wouldn?t be a red light to other people that they had cancer.?

Brown hopes to raise awareness about cold cap therapy, which some hospitals and oncologists don?t offer because of doubts about its efficacy or the inconvenience. Chemotherapy treatments take twice as long for patients using cold caps, and treatment centers also must install freezers.

?None of that to me is big enough to say no,? Brown said.

The reality show, which features celebrity heart surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz among the hospital?s top doctors, ultimately helped Brown to cope with her diagnosis. She?s become a much more open person, she said.

Brown plans to host a party to watch the Aug. 7 episode. Her son, James, will fly to Maine from San Francisco, where he attends college, to view it with her, and both will see his interview about his mother?s cancer battle for the first time.

Beating the disease came down to her outlook, Brown said. She walked four miles every day throughout her chemotherapy treatment even though all she wanted to do was sleep, she said.

?A lot of it is your attitude,? Brown said. ?It?s about how you are going to look at it.?

Source: http://bangordailynews.com/2012/07/30/health/islesboro-breast-cancer-survivor-to-appear-on-ny-med-reality-show/

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Paralympian Carlos Leon Backs Warrior Games for Injured Veterans ...

This article is sponsored by Citi

Carlos Leon has never hung his head or even thought about feeling sorry for himself.

The 27-year old Paralympian shot put and discus athlete is a former U.S. Marine, but it wasn?t an injury in the line of duty that forced him to relearn how to use his limbs. After a successful tour in Iraq in 2005, Carlos returned to the United States. Visiting Hawaii?s Ala Moana Beach Park in Waikiki, he suffered a blow to the head in a diving accident that paralyzed him from the neck down.

?I was lucky because I had great support from the beginning, which helped keep me from ever being depressed,? Carlos said. ?It was a tough pill to swallow at age 20 and because I was a Marine, which makes you part of an elite group, you think that you?re invincible and then you find out otherwise. But, because I rehabilitated psychologically very quickly, I?ve been able to go on and work hard and embrace the hurt.?

His background as a Marine has helped him with his ?embrace the hurt? mentality, dealing with the pain that goes along with a Paralympic training regiment. Carlos, who hails from North Lauderdale, Fla., took the pain of his initial recovery in silence, too, and eventually was able to begin toning his muscles and regain strength.

Just six months after the accident, a conversation with Paralympian Gabe Diaz de Leon would change his life and send him on a path toward taking advantage of sports programs offered by the Veterans Administration in conjunction with U.S. Paralympics.

For many injured veterans like Carlos, the Warrior Games are an introduction to the world of Paralympic sports and a life-changing experience. The Warrior Games are a competition among wounded, ill and injured servicemen and women from all branches of the military. They come together to show off their fighting spirit and compete in several different sports, including track and field.

?Right away they were saying I had talent and recognized that I was willing to train,? Carlos said. ?Right away I wanted to be a Paralympian. That was late 2005 and in 2007 I made my first Para Pan American team. I was shocked at how na?ve I was to not have known before that this world of athletics existed. I thought it was incredible to see what those athletes can do and it just made me believe even more in what I could do.?

Carlos trains daily for his sport. His day-by-day approach to working out at a gym near his home in Palm Beach has him ?focusing on the process.?

?It?s the process that matters most,? Leon said. ?It?s about good warm ups and good cool downs, stretching and pushing myself. I love working out until my muscles are screaming for me to stop. I work out to hit the wall, and if I?m not hitting the wall of what I can do, I?m not doing it right. I call it bonking out and I love it.?

Carlos made the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games, but unfortunately didn?t make the team for 2012. While he recognizes his days as a Paralympian may be numbered, he isn?t prepared to face a life without athletics.?

?It?s been a crazy ride and I?m still riding that wave,? Carlos said. ?If I step down from being a professional athlete afterwards I don?t think I?ll ever stop being athletic. This has consumed me.

Carlos has chosen to support the Warrior Games through Citi?s unique Every Step of the Way^SM program. This allows him to raise funds for a competition that has evolved from the early VA sport programs that helped inspire him. The games pit disabled veterans of the five branches of service against each other in an all-out competition to see which branch is the best in everything from shooting to track and field and power lifting.

?It?s a serious deal for these competitors,? Carlos said. ?For some of them, it?s all they have to keep from getting depressed, so indirectly it?s saving these people. I was a part of the first military sports camp which has evolved into this. I know personally that it can give you something to live for.??

Carlos is one of 13 athletes whom Citi is sponsoring in its Every Step of the Way^SMprogram. This innovative digital program benefits U.S. Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls and athletes of all ages in communities across America by allowing fans to help allocate Citi?s ThankYou? Points to Sport Programs through activity on Facebook and Twitter, thereby giving Team Citi athletes the chance to say "thank you" to the Sport Programs that have inspired them.

Citi, a corporate sponsor of Team USA and the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC), has launched its Every Step of the Way^{program with a $500,000 donation to the USOC, represented by 50 million ThankYou? Points - the currency of Citi ThankYou Rewards. The unique Every Step of the Way program allows fans to help allocate these ThankYou Points to Sport Programs through activity on Facebook and Twitter.}

The more fans participate through Facebook and Twitter, the more ThankYou Points they can direct to their Sport Program of choice, until its goal is reached. At the end of the program, the USOC will use Citi's donation to give the cash equivalent of the ThankYou Points directly to the Sport Program matched with the Team Citi athlete.?

Support Carlos? quest for gold and Warrior Games through the Every Step of the Way Application on Facebook. Follow Carlos on Twitter.

Source: http://bradenton.patch.com/articles/paralympian-carlos-leon-backs-warrior-games-for-injured-veterans

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Travel Insurance in Australia to 2016: Market Databook | cmcleanart ...

SynopsisTimetrics, ?Travel Insurance in Australia to 2016: Market Databook? contains detailed historic and forecast data covering travel insurance in the personal accident & health insurance industry. This databook provides data on gross written premiums, earned premiums, number of active policies, number of schemes offered, insurance penetration, gross claims, paid claims, change in outstanding reserves, incurred loss and loss ratio.SummaryThis report is the result of Timetrics extensive market research covering the personal accident & health insurance industry in Australia. It contains detailed historic and forecast data for travel insurance . ?Travel Insurance in Australia to 2016: Market Databook? provides detailed insight into the operating environment of the personal accident & health insurance industry in Australia. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Australian personal accident & health insurance value chain and for new players considering entering the market.Scope Historic and forecast data for travel insurance in the Australia personal accident & health insurance industry for the period 2007 through to 2016 Historic and forecast data on gross written premiums, earned premiums, number of active policies, number of schemes offered, insurance penetration, gross claims, paid claims, change in outstanding reserves, incurred loss and loss ratio for the period 2007 through to 2016Reasons To Buy This report provides you with valuable data for the personal accident & health insurance industry covering travel insurance in Australia This report provides you with a breakdown of market data including data on gross written premiums, earned premiums, number of active policies, number of schemes offered, insurance penetration, gross claims, paid claims, change in outstanding reserves, incurred loss and loss ratio This report allows you to plan future business decisions using the forecast figures given for the marketKey HighlightsNA

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home & hobbies: Up I Go

Morning :-)

I have voraciously been reading lots of scrap mags of late, and have picked up a few things that I have put into practice in this layout today.
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First up is the Rule of Thirds.? It is imagining a grid with 9 squares, and where the lines cross is the focal point (basically where you want your photo to go).? Very?useful rule and one for?me to remember.

Secondly is the Placement of photos so that the eyes of the subject look towards the centre of the page.

Thirdly?is the Visual Triangle which I've blogged about before, which is basically imagining a triangle in which your photo, title and embies all fall into.

I have also used a lot of techniques that I wanted to try including:

Using black as a base.? (I cut up on old black apron for this)
Use ruching on Kraft coloured material.
Distressing and inking the edges of?papers incl vintage children's book paper.
Use red Gingham (love!)
Make my own flowers for clustering.
Use string to make a circle to highlight the photo.?

So very happy with today's layout, hope to be inspired again soon!? TFL

Source: http://artjournallingscrapbooking1.blogspot.com/2012/07/up-i-go.html

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Monday, July 30, 2012

Project Vasari Talk 15: Conceptual Energy Modeling for Early Design Decisions

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It's time for another talk in our series of talks known as Project Vasari talk. This is your chance to get together with the Project Vasari team and hear directly from them. You can regisier in advance and participate live, or you can watch the videotape after the fact. This next talk is:

Session 15: Conceptual Energy Modeling for Early Design Decisions

Date: August 8, 2012

Time: 11:30 AM Eastern time

Content: Understanding big picture energy implications can save time and money by identifying key energy drivers early. Architecture firms can assess the impact of early architectural decisions on energy use. In this episode Lura Griffiths, LEED^? AP BD+C, E.M.I.T Senior Energy Analyst at Glumac will showcase several examples of real building designs which were analyzed at early stages of design and explain how conceptual energy analysis was used to help guide the design and make significant impacts on energy use. HSW/SD AIA credit available.

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Everyone is welcome.

Conversation is alive in the lab.

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This Summer Shaping Up as One of Warmest

As the month draws to an end, it's clear that July continued the trend for unusually warm weather for the United States.

Temperatures in June and the first week of July qualified this summer so far as one of the top-three hottest summers in the continental United States since 1950, said Bob Smerbeck, a senior meteorologist at Accuweather.com.

"I think it has a chance to get into the top three whether it is the top one remains to be seen, we still have the rest of July and August," Smerbeck told LiveScience.

An article in the news suggesting this month was on track to surpass the all-time record set in July 1936 is incorrect, Jake Crouch, a climate scientist here at NOAA's National Climatic Data Center, told LiveScience in an email. That statement, which appeared in USA Today, was the result of an inaccurate interpretation of weather data, he wrote. [Dry and Dying: Images of Summer Drought]

"However, July has been warmer than average, and it is likely that the month will conclude with July temperatures above the 20th-century average. At this time we cannot say with any certainty how much above average the July temperatures [it] will be," Crouch wrote.

Things could be worse. The core of heat in the middle part of the country has not expanded countrywide. Although heat waves have traveled eastward over the upper Great Lakes, through the Northeast and down into parts of the Southeast, they have not been sustained, Smerbeck?said.

Since the beginning of June, the west coast is tracking at just below-average temperatures.

In June, a core of heat was centered over the high plains and extended to the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. In July, this atmospheric system shifted east over the Midwest from Omaha to St. Louis and up towards Chicago, he said.

The jet stream, a band of high-altitude westerly winds, plays a role in this weather pattern by acting as a boundary between cool, northern air and warmer southern air. It was been situated over northern California, then across the northern plains near the Canadian border before dipping southeast over the northeastern part of the country in late July, Smerbeck said.

The jet stream was deflected to the north over the center of the country by a high-pressure system, which is responsible for the core of heat. In this system, air sinks and warms, exacerbating the drought conditions.

Storms occur along the periphery of this high-pressure system, and they are responsible for bringing precipitation and cooler weather to areas to the north and east.

Precipitation over the southern Rockies and southwestern desert, particularly Arizona, has helped these regions catch up after dry conditions earlier, he said.

Follow Wynne Parry on Twitter @Wynne_ParryorLiveScience @livescience. We're also on Facebook?& Google+.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/summer-shaping-one-warmest-140702401.html

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Source: http://traders101.com/2012/07/29/take-instant-curative-action-have-you-got-to-change-your-trade-setup/

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