Archive for September, 2008
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008
Polar bears resort to cannibalism as Arctic ice shrinks
Story Highlights: Arctic sea ice dwindled to its second lowest level on record, scientists say Ice cover helps regulate and temper the climate in many parts of the world Group: Polar bears are starving, drowning, resorting to cannibalism Scientists believe the Arctic may be ice-free in the summer in five years By Marsha Walton CNN […]
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Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008
US unable to spare Afghan troops
Three extra combat brigades requested by the US commander in Afghanistan will not be available before spring 2009, the US defence secretary has said. The US does “not have the forces… at this point”, Robert Gates told the Senate Armed Services Committee. Last week Gen David McKiernan, the head of the Nato-led force in Afghanistan, […]
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Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008
Shubun no Hi / Autumnal Equinox Day Shinto
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Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008
Libra Begins
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Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008
Today in Anchorage
Today: Overcast with rain showers at times. High 47F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. Tonight: Cloudy. Some light rain is likely. Low 42F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow: Cloudy with periods of light rain. High 47F. Winds light and variable.
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Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008
Majority of Americans say U.S. on wrong track: poll
Tue Sep 23, 11:02 AM ET Americans are divided along racial lines but agree that the United States is on the wrong track and the economy is the top priority, according to an opinion poll conducted by USA Today, ABC News and Columbia University released on Tuesday. Eighty percent of blacks and Hispanics and 76 […]