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22
Aug
2009
Weathering the Storm : Measuring Household Willingness-to-Pay for ...

92 days ago by clotworthy

Department of Economics, Appalachian State University / by Craig E. Landry, Paul Hindsley, Okmyung Bin, Jamie B. Kruse, John C. Whitehead and Kenneth R. Wilson http://econpapers.repec.org/paper/aplwpaper/09-18.htm Abstract: The city of New Orleans suffered extensive damage as a result of Hurricane K ...

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Addressing the Challenge : Recommendations and Quality Criteria for Linking ...

92 days ago by clotworthy

United Nations University Institute for Environment and Human Security / prepared by Jörn Birkmann and Korinna von Teichman http://unhq-appspub-01.un.org/LIB/DHLRefWeblog.nsf/dx/30072009113442AMCEMLAS.htm [This report] reveals existing limits and challenges to link disaster risk reduction and climat ...

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During an Active Hurricane Season Know The Prevention Essentials

92 days ago by sbbcentcom

The best way to avert disaster is to have a plan that spells out what to do before, during and after an emergency. As we move into the active period in the Hurricane Season 2009, I personally recommend the OneStorm website to create your Family Plan from easy to use web templates. Also Checkout the ...

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23
Aug
2009
Scrambling for Deals as ‘Clunkers’ Winds Down

91 days ago by alfredlester

CHAMBLEE, Ga. — One by one, they trundled and coughed their way into the nation’s car dealerships: Astro minivans with aqua pinstripes, low-slung Buick Centuries, Chevy Tahoes in that slightly chlorinated dark green of the late 1990s, all headed for the junkyard of history. “Clunker,” the salesmen s ...

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31
Aug
2009
ReadyFest in Canton

84 days ago by Amanda Meadows-Mathis

Most Georgians are NOT ready to face a disaster. Are you? When disaster strikes, you should be ready to support yourself and your family for at least 72 hours. Surveys show that most Georgians are not properly prepared. The National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City will host a speci ...

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California wildfire, out of control

83 days ago by Kitsch

The out of control Californian wildfire in the Los Angeles foothills forced the evacuation of thousands of homes and threatened over 10,000 buildings. Doubling in size overnight, the fire has now burned 35,000 acres of brush in the mountains above the 5 towns, a 10-mile stretch from La Crescenta to ...

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DJ Hero Star ‘DJ AM’ Found Dead

83 days ago by admin

Sad news to report as you head into the weekend. Adam Goldstein, better known to the music and videogame world as DJ AM, was found dead in his New York City apartment this afternoon. The 36 year old DJ is best known for his club appearances around Los Angeles and Las Vegas, as well as working with s ...

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Discipline - I (still) lacks it

83 days ago by Lyndsy

At some point in the past, I decided to develop a sense of discipline. Well, I've had a disciplinefail. My cleaning schedule still hangs by my apartment door, my bedroom door, and somewhere else I think. They're reminders, and when I see them, I think, oh, today is [insert day], I should be [insert ...

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National Preparedness Month – September 2009

83 days ago by safetykitsplus

September 2009 is National Preparedness Month. Prepare. Plan. Stay Infomed. National Preparedness Month (NPM) is sponsored by the Ready Campaign and Citizen Corps. NPM is held each September and is designed to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, busine ...

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01
Sep
2009
Feeling Better

83 days ago by theunrev

It’s amazing how the sound of a voice can calm soothe make one smile reassure The earthquake came and in the chaos typing gave way to a ring and “hi” and tears then just talking about the past about the present about the future and in the end the shaking stopped and passion was ignited and love was ...

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