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File - A chicken vendor sit beside empty baskets at a market in Calcutta, India, Thursday, Feb. 3, 2008. Health workers have killed 2.2 million at-risk birds so far to keep the outbreak of bird flu in check.
Asia   Health   Photos   UN   Wikipedia: Influenza A virus subtype H5N1		  BBC News 
Bird flu fear as mutant strain hits China and Vietnam
Mon 29 Aug 2011
Avian flu shows signs of a resurgence, while a mutant strain - able to sidestep vaccines - could be spreading in Asia, the United Nations has warned. The variant appeared in Vietnam and China and its... (photo: WN / Bhaskar Mallick)
India in the Night Solar Light
Energy   Kashmir   Photos   Solar   Wikipedia: Solar energy		  The Hindu 
J&K Govt. installs solar lighting units in rural areas
Mon 29 Aug 2011
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has installed solar lighting units under the Remote Village Electrification (RVE) programme in many households in Kulgam District. Revenue Administrative Officer,... (photo: WN / bholanath)
A large tree was uprooted by the winds of Tropical Storm Irene on Everett St. causing damage to the house in Providence, R.I., Sunday, Aug. 28, 201. Irene was to continue weakening as it passes over New England, and it's expected to move over eastern Canada by Sunday night. It remains a massive storm, however, with powerful winds extending more than 300 miles from the center.  The Star  Mon 29 Aug 2011
Hurricane Irene downgraded to a tropical storm
BOSTON (Reuters) - High winds and flooding hit New England on Sunday as Tropical Storm Irene buffeted the six-state region on its way up the U.S. East Coast, but its bark appeared to be worse than its... (photo: AP / Stew Milne)
Disaster   Environment   Photos   Weather   Wikipedia: Hurricane Irene (2011)
Ganesh idol during Ganeshotsav - Festival of God Ganesh - India  DNA India  Mon 29 Aug 2011
Yugpath spreads green message this Ganeshotsav
Yugpath in association with Art India Foundation recently organised a workshop for sculpting Ganesha idols using shadu under the guidance of Yugpath volunteers. Yugpath is a group of city students... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar)
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Earthquake Rattles New York on Tuesday Afternoon 23 Aug '2011. The Examiner Mon 29 Aug 2011
Cedar Rapids Virginia earthquake
The earthquake that rocked a good portion of the north eastern United States managed to shutdown...Patrick MasonNuclear Energy ExaminerAugust 24, 2011 Earthquake in New... (photo: WN / Periasamy)
Disaster   Earthquake   Photos   US   Wikipedia: 2011 Virginia earthquake
Lord Ganesha's Eco friendly idols for festival-India. Deccan Herald Sun 28 Aug 2011
Artisans work to bring out eco-friendly Ganeshas
Bangalore, Aug 28, DHNS: Sunday, August 28, 2011 --> Preparations are afoot across the City to receive Lord Ganesha who is set to start his sojourn on earth from... (photo: WN / Sayali Santosh Kadam)
Bangalore   Festival   Photos   Religion   Wikipedia: Ganeshotsav
Coral nubbins growing on nontoxic concrete.Efforts to expand the size and number of coral reefs generally involve supplying substrate to allow more corals to find a home. Substrate materials include discarded vehicle tires, scuttled ships, subway cars, and formed concrete, such as reef balls. Nation Sun 28 Aug 2011
Seychelles to partner with world class centres for marine research
President James Michel Friday met the chief executives of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, the Australian Institute of Marine Science and James Cook... (photo: Creative Commons / Profmauri)
Marine   Photos   Research   Seychelles   Wikipedia: James Michel
Idols of Lord Ganesha for Ganesha festival-India. DNA India Sun 28 Aug 2011
Idol industry’s feeling downcast due to ban
Even as they are busy preparing for the upcoming festival, the mood among the artisans crafting Ganesh idols is sombre. Though innovative desi6gns and concepts are being... (photo: WN / Sayali Santosh Kadam)
Art   Festival   Industry   Photos   Wikipedia: Ganesha
In flight, Ding Darling National Wildlife Reserve, Sanibel, Florida, USA Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Sun 28 Aug 2011
Science uncertain how wildlife deals with severe weather
In the wake of the severe storms we endure each summer, I often hear from readers who wonder how wildlife weathers these conditions. The simple answer is that we don't... (photo: Creative Commons)
Photos   Science   Weather   Wikipedia: Wildlife   Wildlife


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Dark Chocolate Chocolate 'may cut stroke risk' London Evening Standard
Residents of Stumpy Point, N.C. make their way into their flooded home following the effects of Hurricane Irene Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011. Hurricane Irene: Barack Obama warns effects will be 'felt for some time' The Daily Telegraph
Broadway before the Hurricane Irene, on 27th Aug'2011, New York. Hurricane Irene, Unusual Earthquakes, Unprecedented Tornadoes, Historic Flooding And Horrific Drought: Why Is All Of This Stuff Happening To America? Pakalert Press
Irene floods US northeast, Manhattan spared worst Irene floods US northeast, Manhattan spared worst Indian Express
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Flooded cars outside a store in Washingtonville, N.Y., Sunday Aug. 28, 2011 following heavy rains. Stripped of hurricane rank, Tropical Storm Irene spent the last of its fury Sunday, leaving treacherous flooding and millions without power. Irene: Wet, deadly and expensive, but no monster Philadelphia Daily News
A pedestrian crosses Madison Avenue as New York waits on Hurricane Irene, on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011 Weathering the storm The Boston Globe
Sailors assigned to Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story make sand bags to prepare for Hurricane Irene, 25 August, 2011. Millions in US urged to flee path of Hurricane Irene BBC News
Vehicles try to pass through a fallen tree at the onslaught of typhoon Megi (local name "Juan") Monday Oct.18, 2010 at Cauayan, Isabela province in northeastern Philippines. Super-typhoon Nanmadol lashes Philippines Breitbart
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Indian reform activist Anna Hazare reacts after drinking coconut water and honey to break his fast in New Delhi, India, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011. Indian anti-corruption activist ends hunger strike Breitbart
U.N. chief to NREL: Think bold and we will support your work U.N. chief to NREL: Think bold and we will support your work Denver Post
Japan's Prime Minster Naoto Kan speaks durina a press conference at Kan's official residence in Tokyo, Friday, July 29, 2011. Kan's resignation to bring Japan its sixth PM in five years The Independent
East Africa, Eritrea and the relief effort in Somalia East Africa, Eritrea and the relief effort in Somalia The Guardian
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