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Joel Paschal and Marcus Eriksen made the boat from scratch out of plastic bottles and old airplane parts. http://www.weatherplus.com/going-green-news/junk-sailing-for-a-cause.php http://www.weatherplus.com/going-green-news/junk-sailing-for-a-cause.php Going Green News Travel News cat_green Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:57:17 -0500 The eighth tropical storm of the Atlantic season had top sustained winds near 40 mph Thursday. http://www.weatherplus.com/hurricane-central-features/tropical-storm-hanna-forms-in.php http://www.weatherplus.com/hurricane-central-features/tropical-storm-hanna-forms-in.php DCC Hanna Hurricane Central Features Hurricane Central News geo_irr_atlantic_ocean geo_irr_carribean hanna wx_evn_tropic Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:45:24 -0500 As Gustav heads towards the Gulf the 8th tropical depression of the season has formed in the western Atlantic. Full Coverage: Hurricane Central | Track the Storm | Latest Tropical Video | ]]> http://www.weatherplus.com/dcc/national-forecast.php http://www.weatherplus.com/dcc/national-forecast.php DCC Forecasts cat_severe wx_nor Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:40:00 -0500 Tropical Storm Gustav was heading toward Jamaica early Thursday while many miles away, residents in the New Orleans area watched it with a nervous eye. http://www.weatherplus.com/hurricane-central-features/gustav-story-1.php http://www.weatherplus.com/hurricane-central-features/gustav-story-1.php DCC Hurricane Central Features Hurricane Central News cat_hurricane geo_irr_atlantic_ocean wx_evn_tropic Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:05:59 -0500 Gustav stalled offshore Wednesday and poured more misery onto Haiti after landslides and flooding killed 22 people. Oil workers began leaving their rigs and New Orleans drew up evacuation plans as forecasters warned the storm could plow into the U.S. Gulf coast as a major hurricane. http://www.weatherplus.com/small-business-features/time-is-running-out-new-orlean.php http://www.weatherplus.com/small-business-features/time-is-running-out-new-orlean.php DCC Severe Weather News Small Business Features wx_evn_hurricane Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:31:46 -0500 Click here for the latest video on the current active storms in the Atlantic & Pacific, plus the areas favorable for tropical storm development. We'll also link you to some helpful resources on the web. http://www.weatherplus.com/forecasts/tropical-outlook.php http://www.weatherplus.com/forecasts/tropical-outlook.php DCC Forecasts Hurricane Central Features Hurricane Central News cat_hurricanes wx_evn_hurricane wx_evn_tropic Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:10:00 -0500 Every worrying parent knows that sun damage on a child's skin can have lasting effects later on in life. So one Connecticut daycare is taking measures to keep the children safe when they are playing outside. http://www.weatherplus.com/health-wellness-news/how-to-protect-your-child-from.php http://www.weatherplus.com/health-wellness-news/how-to-protect-your-child-from.php Health & Wellness News cat_health Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:01:32 -0500 Headed to the links this weekend? Before you go, check out our golf forecast to see what the weather will be like at your favorite golf course. http://www.weatherplus.com/forecasts/golf-forecast.php http://www.weatherplus.com/forecasts/golf-forecast.php Forecasts Sports & Recreation Features src_wxp key_golf key_sporting cat_recreation Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:02:00 -0500 Whether you're planning a long distance trip, or just a leisurely drive, be sure to know the weather before you go. Click on the headline above for the latest driving forecast. http://www.weatherplus.com/forecasts/driving-forecast.php http://www.weatherplus.com/forecasts/driving-forecast.php DCC Driving Features Forecasts cat_driving cat_travel src_wxp Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:00:00 -0500 A pumping station in Louisiana sustained major damage to some of its vital parts today. And when the storm is headed towards the Gulf of Mexico, this is the last thing anyone wants to hear. http://www.weatherplus.com/severe-weather-features/pumping-station-under-repair-a.php http://www.weatherplus.com/severe-weather-features/pumping-station-under-repair-a.php DCC Severe Weather Features Severe Weather News wx_evn_hurricane Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:39:13 -0500 Heavy rain in central North Carolina flooded streets, temporarily closed major roads and prompted a flash flood. http://www.weatherplus.com/dcc/heavy-nc-rain-floods-streets-p.php http://www.weatherplus.com/dcc/heavy-nc-rain-floods-streets-p.php DCC Severe Weather News wx_evn_flood Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:29:08 -0500 Survey crews from the National Weather Service Office in Birmingham confirmed eight tornadoes touched down Tuesday. All were classified E-F-One or E-F-Two. http://www.weatherplus.com/severe-weather-features/fay-spawns-eight-tornadoes-in-1.php http://www.weatherplus.com/severe-weather-features/fay-spawns-eight-tornadoes-in-1.php DCC Severe Weather Features Severe Weather News wx_evn_tornado Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:06:05 -0500 While the remnants of Tropical Storm Fay are dumping rain across the southeast, some residents are putting their best foot forward and enjoying the rains. At least two people were spotted attempting to water-ski and wake board behind cars in the deep water in one Memphis neighborhood. http://www.weatherplus.com/severe-weather-news/residents-enjoy-flood-skiiing.php http://www.weatherplus.com/severe-weather-news/residents-enjoy-flood-skiiing.php Severe Weather News geo_reg_SE wx_evn_flood Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:37:49 -0500 While Jeff Ranieri's journey in Beijing has ended, the memories will last forever. Click to read what Jeff's favorite part of the journey was, and the most interesting place he visited. I think you may just be surprised. Also, view some of the last photos of his Beijing trip. http://www.weatherplus.com/beijing-blog/ http://www.weatherplus.com/dcc/beijing-blog.php DCC Weather Pulse Features WeatherPlus Features Center Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:23:00 -0500 Officials say a flash flood has swamped vehicles in a low area of western Arizona's La Paz County and one woman has died. http://www.weatherplus.com/severe-weather-features/1-dead-in-arizona-flash-flood.php http://www.weatherplus.com/severe-weather-features/1-dead-in-arizona-flash-flood.php Hurricane Central Features Hurricane Central News Severe Weather Features Severe Weather News cat_food cat_severe Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:22:43 -0500 A badly burned body was found early Tuesday in one of the homes destroyed by a wind-whipped wildfire that forced the evacuation of more than 100 residents. http://www.weatherplus.com/severe-weather-features/10-homes-burn-in-boise.php http://www.weatherplus.com/severe-weather-features/10-homes-burn-in-boise.php Severe Weather Features Severe Weather News cat_severe Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:33:20 -0500 While Jeff Ranieri's journey in Beijing has ended the memories will last forever. Click to read what Jeff's favorite part of the journey was and the most interesting place he visited. I think you may just be surprised. Also, view some of the last photos of his Beijing trip. http://www.weatherplus.com/beijing-blog/jeff-says-farewell-to-beijing.php http://www.weatherplus.com/beijing-blog/jeff-says-farewell-to-beijing.php Beijing Blog key_olympics per_app_Jeff_Ranieri Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:31:26 -0500 After a warmer than typical workweek, cooler temperatures pushed into much of North America, providing relief from the heat in time for the weekend. Seasonal to cooler than normal temperatures were seen across much of North America, with below typical temperatures throughout the Northeast. http://www.weatherplus.com/small-business-features/planalytics-week-in-review.php http://www.weatherplus.com/small-business-features/planalytics-week-in-review.php Small Business Features Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:32:42 -0500 The Planalytics® Retail Weather Index is the national indicator of year-on-year weather driven demand specific to a retail fiscal calendar. http://www.weatherplus.com/small-business-features/what-is-the-planalytics-retail.php http://www.weatherplus.com/small-business-features/what-is-the-planalytics-retail.php Small Business Features Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:30:12 -0500 Seasonal temperatures continue this week, with much cooler readings than last year expected throughout much of the U.S. Only the West and Rockies will see above normal temperatures. http://www.weatherplus.com/small-business-features/whats-in-store-this-weeks-outl.php http://www.weatherplus.com/small-business-features/whats-in-store-this-weeks-outl.php Small Business Features Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:25:41 -0500 While some people still have their storm shutters up from Tropical Storm Fay,firefighters have been warning residents to remove them. They say that what can save you during a hurricane can kill you in a fire. http://www.weatherplus.com/dcc/why-storm-shutters-can-be-more.php http://www.weatherplus.com/dcc/why-storm-shutters-can-be-more.php DCC Home & Garden News Severe Weather News cat_home Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:29:38 -0500 As motorcycle racing takes off, a silicon valley company is jumping into the game with a green perspective. http://www.weatherplus.com/going-green-features/the-antihog.php http://www.weatherplus.com/going-green-features/the-antihog.php Going Green Features Going Green News cat_green Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:27:52 -0500 Everyday, Americans nationwide witness magnificent weather conditions in their region of the country. If you are lucky enough to capture these moments on camera, send us your photos and we will try feature them on our website. You can E-mail us your pictures anytime, day or night, rain or shine. Click on the link to check out today's photos that viewers sent in. http://www.weatherplus.com/photos/photos-of-the-day.php http://www.weatherplus.com/photos/photos-of-the-day.php DCC Photos wx_evn_sunny wx_evn_thunderstorm wx_evn_tornado Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:12:40 -0500 Nationwide Listeriosis outbreak has been linked to products by Maple Leaf Foods. This weekend the company undertook the biggest recall in its 100-year history http://www.weatherplus.com/health-wellness-features/canada-meat-recall.php http://www.weatherplus.com/health-wellness-features/canada-meat-recall.php Health & Wellness Features Health & Wellness News cat_health Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:33:13 -0500 The tireless tongue already controls taste and speech, helps kiss and swallow and fights germs. Now scientists hope to add one more ability to the mouthy muscle, and turn it into a computer control pad. http://www.weatherplus.com/health-wellness-features/is-your-tongue-the-new-compute.php http://www.weatherplus.com/health-wellness-features/is-your-tongue-the-new-compute.php Health & Wellness Features Health & Wellness News Small Business Features Small Business News cat_health Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:37:26 -0500 Aaron Hicks and Jessica Kapicka rolled into Lawrenceville, Georgia late Friday afternoon from Athens, Georgia. Their bicycle journey began in their hometown of Charleston, South Carolina last week. But it is where they are headed that is mind boggling. http://www.weatherplus.com/going-green-features/bike-trip-around-the-world-1.php http://www.weatherplus.com/going-green-features/bike-trip-around-the-world-1.php Going Green Features Going Green News cat_green Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:25:14 -0500 During the 2008 Democratic Convention, Denver hotels like the Sheraton are going against the grain by using cards made entirely of wood. http://www.weatherplus.com/going-green-features/green-hotel-key-cards.php http://www.weatherplus.com/going-green-features/green-hotel-key-cards.php Going Green Features Going Green News cat_green Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:13:23 -0500 Click on the headline to watch the video from the scene.]]> http://www.weatherplus.com/severe-weather-features/colorado-tornado-caught-on-tap.php http://www.weatherplus.com/severe-weather-features/colorado-tornado-caught-on-tap.php Severe Weather Features Severe Weather News geo_sta_CO wx_evn_tornado Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:46:47 -0500 Tropical Storm Julio continued to move up Mexico's Baja California peninsula Monday but was expected to weaken to a tropical depression. The storm drenched the resort-studded southern Baja California with heavy rains Sunday as authorities evacuated more than 2,500 families living along riverbeds near the coast. http://www.weatherplus.com/hurricane-central-features/tropical-storm-julio-hits-mexi.php http://www.weatherplus.com/hurricane-central-features/tropical-storm-julio-hits-mexi.php Hurricane Central Features Hurricane Central News cat_hurricane geo_cou_mex julio wx_evn_tropic Mon, 25 Aug 2008 06:40:17 -0500 Flooding left behind by Tropical Storm Fay forced residents in parts of northern Florida out of their homes Sunday, while the storm's remnants were forecast to dump several inches of rain on at least four other states. http://www.weatherplus.com/hurricane-central-features/fay-forces-more-people-to-evac.php http://www.weatherplus.com/hurricane-central-features/fay-forces-more-people-to-evac.php Hurricane Central Features Hurricane Central News cat_hurricane fay geo_sta_fl wx_evn_flood wx_evn_tropic Mon, 25 Aug 2008 06:15:44 -0500 It's an extraordinary trip to draw attention to the global energy crisis; two people from South Carolina are planning to ride their bicycles around the world. http://www.weatherplus.com/going-green-features/bike-trip-around-the-world.php http://www.weatherplus.com/going-green-features/bike-trip-around-the-world.php Going Green Features Going Green News News cat_green geo_sta_SC Mon, 25 Aug 2008 06:00:57 -0500 President Bush declared Sunday that four Florida counties hit hardest by Tropical Storm Fay are major disaster areas, making them eligible for federal aid. http://www.weatherplus.com/hurricane-central-features/bush-names-4-fla-counties-disa.php http://www.weatherplus.com/hurricane-central-features/bush-names-4-fla-counties-disa.php Hurricane Central Features Hurricane Central News cat_hurricane fay geo_sta_fl wx_evn_hurricane wx_evn_tropic Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:29:00 -0500 Keep track of what the weather will be like all week, by clicking here.]]> http://www.weatherplus.com/dcc/democratic-national-convention.php http://www.weatherplus.com/dcc/democratic-national-convention.php DCC Forecasts democratic national convention geo_Cit_denver geo_sta_CO Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:28:00 -0500 Signs are emerging that history is repeating itself in the Big Easy, still healing from Katrina: People have forgotten a lesson from four decades ago and believe once again that the federal government is constructing a levee system they can prosper behind http://www.weatherplus.com/hurricane-central-features/new-orleans-repeating-deadly-l.php http://www.weatherplus.com/hurricane-central-features/new-orleans-repeating-deadly-l.php Hurricane Central Features Hurricane Central News cat_hurricane geo_cit_new_orleans geo_sta_LA Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:26:00 -0500 Planning on heading to the racetrack for some of the upcoming weekend's NASCAR races? Or, just want to watch it on TV? Click on the headline to get the complete forecast for the big race. http://www.weatherplus.com/sports-recreation-features/nascar-forecast.php http://www.weatherplus.com/sports-recreation-features/nascar-forecast.php Forecasts Sports & Recreation Features cat_sports key_auto_racing src_wxp Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:25:00 -0500 Signs are emerging that history is repeating itself in the Big Easy, still healing from Katrina: People have forgotten a lesson from four decades ago and believe once again that the federal government is constructing a levee system they can prosper behind. http://www.weatherplus.com/hurricane-central-features/another-katrina.php http://www.weatherplus.com/hurricane-central-features/another-katrina.php Hurricane Central Features Hurricane Central News Severe Weather Features Severe Weather News cat_hurricane Sun, 24 Aug 2008 09:03:03 -0500 A number of people were overcome by the heat yesterday at the Obama-Biden Rally. During the outdoor rally it was 90 degrees and it felt more like 95 because of the high humidity. http://www.weatherplus.com/severe-weather-features/obamabiden-supporters-feel-the.php http://www.weatherplus.com/severe-weather-features/obamabiden-supporters-feel-the.php Severe Weather Features Severe Weather News cat_climate Sun, 24 Aug 2008 08:03:07 -0500 Tropical Storm Fay was downgraded to a tropical depression Saturday night, but cities along the Gulf Coast were still bracing for heavy rain. http://www.weatherplus.com/hurricane-central-news/2008/fay/fay-now-a-tropical-depression.php http://www.weatherplus.com/hurricane-central-news/2008/fay/fay-now-a-tropical-depression.php Fay cat_storm Sun, 24 Aug 2008 07:01:39 -0500 Monsoon rains pummeled northern India, bringing dozens of buildings crashing down and killing 74 people, police said Thursday. http://www.weatherplus.com/severe-weather-features/death-toll-rises-from-monsoon.php http://www.weatherplus.com/severe-weather-features/death-toll-rises-from-monsoon.php Severe Weather Features Severe Weather News cat_severe Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:00:54 -0500