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Earthquake in southern Japan injures 13, no tsunami warning
TOKYO: A 6.6 magnitude earthquake shook southwestern Japan early Saturday morning, injuring 13 people, authorities and local media said.No tsunami warning was issued after the quake hit an epicenter 45 km (30 miles) deep at 01:08 a.m. (1608…
Catholics pray for Tonga after tsunami devastation
Reading time: 3 minutesFather Ita Koloamatangi (second from left) with members of the Tongan community. Photo: Giovanni Portelli
Members of Sydney's Tongan Catholic community have united in prayer as they anxiously await news on the…
Countdown support for the Red Cross Pacific Tsunami Appeal
Wednesday, January 19, 2022, 11:18 a.m.Press release: Countdown
From today, Countdown stores in Aotearoa will be accepting donations on behalf of the Red Cross Pacific Tsunami Appeal to help…
Tonga: Volcanic Eruption – Flash Update (as of January 17, 2022) – Tonga
Overview of the situation
No additional eruptions have been recorded since yesterday's update. However, further volcanic activity cannot be ruled out. The ash cloud slowly moved northwest. Elsewhere in the Pacific (Fiji, Samoa,…
Tsunami warning for the east coast and the islands | News from Narooma
An underwater volcanic eruption near Tonga has triggered a tsunami warning for parts of Australia's east coast and Lord Howe, Norfolk and Macquarie Islands.The Bureau of Meteorology said the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano erupted at 3:10…
Alberta sets record for active COVID cases, top doctor unsure when peak will hit
EDMONTON — Alberta is reporting a new record high for COVID-19 cases and its chief medical officer of health warns it's still too early to predict when the tsunami wave of illnesses caused by Omicron will peak.
EDMONTON — Alberta is…
Ontario teachers and parents voice concerns over back-to-school plan
Students must be at school in person for their mental and physical health, Ontario's health minister said on Tuesday, amid safety concerns over the scheduled return to classes next week as access to COVID-19…
On-premises cloud: the worst of both worlds?
In early 2022, demand for cloud-based IT services hit an all-time high. Given the uproar of the past two years, it's understandable that companies consider all options on the table as they continue to navigate the uncertainty of…
Some support staff feel anxious and ‘disrespectful’ as Ontario schools reopen for…
While the vast majority of students and staff will learn online for at least two weeks, Krista MacDonald endures the angst and stress as she walks through the doors of her high school to help students with disabilities in the classroom.…
Here’s how many followers Elle Darby has lost since her Twitter drama
She lost nearly 50,000 on Instagram alone
Influencer Elle Darby recently posted an apology video after she suffered a backlash from her followers for her racist and homophobic tweets she made in 2011. On New Years Eve, she posted an…
Connecticut considers diversity as tsunami retreat awaits | National policy
By SUSAN HAIGH - Associated Press
With a big wave of retirements expected across the Connecticut state government next year, discussions are underway on how to…
covid 19: Covid-19: Classes I-VIII to be uploaded until January 10; shopping centers, theaters at…
CHENNAI: As Covid-19 numbers increased, the state government rolled back restrictions on the movement of people until January 10 on Friday. Classes I through VIII will return to online mode and preschools and daycares will close. Shopping…
Magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits Banda Sea in eastern Indonesia
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck the Banda Sea in eastern Indonesia on Thursday with minor damage reported, according to the country's Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG).
The BMKG said two houses…
Japan to implement compensation rules for losses caused by Fukushima rumors
A Cabinet meeting on the management of treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant is held at the Prime Minister's office in Tokyo on December 28, 2021. (Kyodo)
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Moderate magnitude 5.7 earthquake shakes the island of Crete
Moderate magnitude 5.4 earthquake shakes island of Crete, third to shake Greece to date on Boxing DayEarthquake reportedly struck 170 km east of Heraklion, EMSC said on TwitterThe Geodynamic Institute said the earthquake…
From Bernie’s Mitts to Pawri, 15 Best Memes of the Year: Yearender 2021
While we were poring over computers this year, the internet and memes became our only escape route. We have consumed and created them. They made us laugh, and they expressed our frustration with a year that was not to unfold like its…
FDA approves first pill to treat COVID
U.S. health regulators on Wednesday authorized the first pill against COVID-19, a Pfizer drug that Americans can take at home to ward off the virus' worst effects.The Food and Drug Administration has issued emergency clearance for Pfizer's…
What happens if Google shuts down for a day?
Google is very much like the sun that a large majority of people use and depend on every day for various official and personal jobs. Google has also experienced outages in the past, but these were limited to specific…
Wales ‘likely to see tsunami’ of Omicron case – government adviser
Wales is expected to experience a 'tsunami of cases' of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus in the coming weeks, a prominent doctor has warned. The claim came from Dr Giri Shankar of Public Health Wales, who also said the new!-->…
Nicola Sturgeon: Omicron’s “tsunami” begins to hit Scotland
Omicron is now the dominant strain of coronavirus in Scotland, said Nicola Sturgeon as she warned that a "tsunami" of the variant was hitting the country.The Prime Minister said in a briefing that 51.4% of Covid-19 cases in Scotland are…
The political misery index for Democrats in 2022 – The North State Journal
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Arrives to meet with reporters at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Congressional leaders have reached a deal to lift the national debt limit that will allow Democrats to…
7.3 Indonesia submarine earthquake triggers tsunami warning
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) - Indonesia lifted a tsunami alert on Tuesday following a 7.3 magnitude underwater earthquake that hit Flores Island, triggering panic in a prone region earthquakes that were fatal but apparently caused no…
Huge 6.6-magnitude earthquake strikes near Australian island
Huge 6.6-magnitude earthquake strikes near Australian islandMagnitude 6.6 earthquake recorded on Sunday west of Macquarie IslandThe island is located 1,600 km southeast of Tasmania in the South Pacific OceanThe Bureau of…
How “Cyber Troops” Influence Indonesia’s Politics, Politics, and Media Landscape…
Indonesian President Joko Widodo (third from right) announced revisions to Indonesia's anti-corruption body, the KPK, in October 2019. Researchers found the move was prompted by a cyber campaign. troops in line. Screenshot from Kompas…
La Palma volcano, live updates today: eruption, tsunami warning and breaking news | the Canary…
Tourists multiply in La Palma during December mini-breakThe number of tourists visiting La Palma during the December âpuenteâ * matched those recorded at the height of summer last August. Officials say…
IAEA postpones visit to Fukushima to assess water discharges from Omicron
This aerial photo taken from a Mainichi Shimbun helicopter shows, from right, Reactors 1 through 4 and sewage tanks, in the background, at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant of Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc .!-->…
Misinformation Fueled by ‘Tsunami’ of Poor Research, Says Science Prize Winner |…
A "tsunami" of shoddy research is fueling misinformation and could undermine confidence in science, the prestigious John Maddox award winner has warned.Elisabeth Bik, a Dutch microbiologist turned science detective who won the John Maddox…
“A New Way” – Artist William Mangum’s 2021 Holiday Honor Card Now Available…
For the thirteenth year in a row, Hospitality House of Northwest North Carolina, the non-profit agency that serves as the entry point for all homeless services in Ashe, Avery, Wilkes, Watauga, Alleghany counties, Mitchell and Yancey,…
Magnitude 7.5 earthquake hits northern Peru GMA News Online
LIMA, Peru - A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck northern Peru on Sunday, destroying buildings including a steeple, injuring at least 10 people and sending shockwaves across the region. The strong earthquake struck at 5:52 a.m. (6:52…
Study shows gender imbalance in digital information for new parents
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Today's expectant parents use online tools for health advice the…
Cooking kit benefits student exchange program – Times-Standard
Rumiano Cheese Company, California's oldest family-owned cheese company and pioneer of organic and artisanal cheese, has announced the release of its âKamome Chef Boxâ, a limited edition home chef…
COVID-19: Oregon drops outdoor mask requirement
PORTLAND, Ore. As COVID-19 cases in Oregon continue to decline, health officials announced Tuesday that they are immediately lifting statewide mask requirements in crowded outdoor environments. Oregon was the first state in the…
Lori Dengler | Dismantling a nuclear power plant is a long, slow process – Times-Standard
Nothing happens quickly with a nuclear power plant. Energy is generated by fission, a process of dividing atoms in a controlled manner. Once fission begins, it can be slowed down or increased, but there is no on-off switch and a…
ArtsEmerson Unveils Mysteries of Thadeus Phillips’ Zoo Motel Online
On the outskirts of Åtsuchi, Japan, there is a wind phone built by gardener Itaru Sasaki where users can have one-way conversations with the dead. Sasaki created it in 2010 after losing his cousin in a devastating tsunami.…
Minimal impact of the Fukushima water discharge
TOKYO (AP) - The operator of the tsunami-destroyed Fukushima nuclear power plant said on Wednesday that a data simulation of its planned release of treated radioactive water into the sea suggests it would have an extremely small impact on…
Hundreds of people in US protest Facebook allowing hate speech in India
Accuse social media giant of prioritizing business interests in India, failing to control hate speech
Hundreds of people protested in eight major US cities against Facebook allowing free publication of hate speech in India, resulting in…
Astrophysicists detect 35 new gravitational wave events
Astrophysicists in the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA collaboration have detected 35 more gravitational waves since the catalog was last published in October 2020, bringing the total number of events observed since the start of gravitational wave…
What is a Scientology Assistant and how is it useful?
A Scientology Volunteer Minister helps restore purpose, truth, and spiritual values ââto the lives of others.
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Man in the bright yellow jacket who offered to help administer Scientology to…
Vaccination Shows You Care | Otago Daily Times News Online
Over the past few weeks, I've noticed the seemingly inexorable growth of anti-vaccine misinformation and conspiracy theories on social media. Like opening a bag of bread and noticing a few suspicious spots on the top slice of the bread,…
Web Summit 2021: tech giants Facebook, Apple and others go head-to-head
VSHess Grandmaster Garry Kasparov on The Queen's Gambit. Amy Poehler on Social Media Betrayal. Ayo Tometi on Black Lives Matter. Facebook's Nick Clegg on the defensive. A 1.5-kilometer stretch of seafront, which once housed the docks…
La Palma Florida Tsunami Fact Check
Lava flows from a volcano as it continues to erupt on the Canary Island of La Palma, Spain on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Authorities say a five-week erupting volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma is!-->…
Can GERD Manage Pressure? – Egypt – Al-Ahram Weekly
Hesham El-Askary is Professor and Director of Graduate Programs in Computer and Data Science at the Schmid College of Science and Technology at Chapman University in the United States, with a focus on global climate change, terrestrial…
Rove McManus remembers the night Bert Newton kissed him
Rove McManus recalls the night Bert Newton kissed him live on TV during a charity telethon - after the TV legend died aged 83By Marta Jary For Daily Mail Australia Posted: 09:38 GMT, October 31, 2021 | Update:…
How virtual galleries kept Indian art alive amid Covid
What Jagdip Jagpal, director of the coveted India Art Fair, said about Indian art in December 2018 sounded like the worst irony for the country's art sector a year and a half later.…
Webtel.mobi Introduces World’s First Unified, Global Personal Emergency and Disaster Alert…
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PORT OF ST PETER, Guernsey and NEW YORK, October 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Although global telephony provider Webtel.mobi…
Housing, employment, local investment and high-flying whales – Tillamook County Pioneer
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10
Dear neighbors and friends,
Last week I wrote about the new tsunami resistant building and vertical evacuation point at Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport. And in response, I…
10 days of summer
A few weeks ago, I was sitting eating blue cheese and drinking a good red with my cousins ââin an apartment on the Esplanade des Bougies in St Clair. The waves hit the wall above the road again and…
Letters to the Editor – October 23, 2021
Guard the beach ladders
It is absurd that in October, the ladders allowing bathers to access the sea on the rocky beaches be removed.
It is time to review this policy considering that some swimmers continue to enjoy this activity even…
Covid UK News Live: Six-month booster jab gap is ‘sweet spot’
UK encourages booster shots, resists new virus restrictionsMinisters are reportedly considering whether to shorten the interval between booster shots and a second dose of a coronavirus vaccine from six months to five, as the race between…
NZNO warns the government: “You haven’t seen anything yet!
The New Zealand Nurses Organization (NZNO) says Aotearoa New Zealand is dangerously under-prepared for what appears to be an inevitable tsunami of community-based Covid cases that could completely shatter our healthcare system, and that…
Is Online Loan Harming Financial Well-Being?
The BNPL space has exploded over the past 18 months, mostly in line with the increase in online spending. But now that many online stores offer point-of-sale service and companies like Apple and PayPal have jumped on the bandwagon, are we…
Kishida Sends Offerings to Tokyo Shrine | Islander
New Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida donated ritual offerings to a Tokyo shrine considered by Chinese and Koreans to be a symbol of Japanese wartime aggression, although he did not pay a visit in person.Kishida donated religious…
Spanish island volcano lava flow compared to tsunami
MADRID (AP) - The second 4.5 magnitude earthquake in two days rocked the Spanish island of La Palma on Friday, officials said, as scientists described a gushing river of molten rock from a volcano in eruption like "a real lava…
Mental health cases are increasing due to the pandemic; a psychiatrist calls for more resources,…
A significant and unprecedented worsening of Dominica's mental health population is among the major impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, said Dr Nadia Wallace, consultant psychiatrist at the Acute Psychiatry Unit (APU).As the pandemic rapidly…
Tessa Thompson directs the cast of The Listener | Entertainment
Tessa Thompson will direct the cast of 'The Listener'.The 38-year-old actress stars in the content film…
Afghans are the next victims of Italy’s war on refugees | Refugees
It's time for a little quiz: who, in the end, is the biggest victim of the entire Afghan crisis?
If you answered âItalyâ, you would be right - at least from the point of view of the Italian right.…
The lost port of Christopher Columbus
I had dug through historical documents as part of the research process, but reached the point where I needed to go for a ride on a boat with a depth sounder. So I brought a portable model the day I boarded a boat run by CocoKite Tours in!-->…
The Musco Center for the Arts will launch the new season of @ THEMUSCO-Online with Kishi Bashi
@ THEMUSCO-Online, a program launched by Musco Center for the Arts during the COVID shutdown and now part of its expanding reach, will launch a new season on Sunday October 10 at 5 p.m., with âTsunami of…
“A tsunami of mental health issues has manifested itself during the pandemic,” says…
240% increase in the number of mental health consultations on WebDoctor.ie
This increase reflects a "Tsunami" of mental health issues, including depression and anxiety, that manifested themselves during…
Putney Theater Company Drama Writing Competition Open
The Putney Theater Company has opened applications for its annual writing festival, which will give amateur playwrights the chance to have their work performed on stage.
Registration for the New Writing Festival closes at 5 p.m. on…
USC Football Gamecocks Block Social Media Noise in 2021
The noise is there. Shane Beamer knows it. Its staff know it. His players know it. In a modern society filled with 24-hour news cycles and the relentless nature of social media, "blocking" stories beyond the Long Family Football…
Win the elections and save the economies
Dr. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, former President of the Republic of Mauritius, is the President of Expothon Africa.
Around the world, skills upgrading, lifelong learning and critical thinking are needed for frontline economic development teams…
QNET’s Social Impact Arm and ASA Foundation Collaboration Project Wins Gold at ISDA Award 2021
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HONG KONG, October 4, 2021 / PRNewswire / - A sports-based social intervention program jointly launched by RYTHM Foundation and the ASA Foundation was announced as the Gold recent…
NLC and TUC blame politicians for nation’s woes
Through Bimbola Oyesola ,
from Nigeria The march towards progress is only delayed by the political class which has strayed from the dreams of a great country and has become obsessed with personal…
Bombing: Japanese town offers scallop bikini for ‘origin tax’ donations
A scallop-shaped bikini that was recently added to Mutsu Town's "hometown tax" return gifts can be seen in this photo provided by the Mutsu Municipal Government in Aomori Prefecture.
MUTSU, Aomori - Donate 6,000 yen (about $!-->…
Launch of Mindanao’s 1st earthquake and tsunami monitoring center; 111th in the country
Mindanao's first earthquake and tsunami monitoring center was launched recently to make the country's largest island in the south resilient and prepared for such natural disasters and prevent casualties.
The center brings the…
California eviction moratorium ends, leaving tenants facing ‘tsunami of evictions’
California could become a ground zero for a homeless crisis, as the end of the state's temporary eviction halt - which officially expired on Thursday - means tenants in arrears risk being forced to leave. leave their home.Until September…
Hungarian LGBT activist among Time’s 100 most influential
Budapest, Hungary An academic and LGBT activist in Hungary is among the 100 most influential people in the world, according to Time magazine, for her work on a children's book that sparked a human rights debate in the central…
Lockdown stress and anxiety likely to trigger tsunami of mental health recommendations, according to…
Friday, October 1, 2021, 9:55 a.m.Press release: ProCare Santé
TÄmaki Makaurau's main mental health and wellness department, Fresh Minds, expects a tsunami of…
Global Personalized Travel and Experiences Market (2021-2030) Industry Opportunity Analysis and…
DUBLIN - (COMMERCIAL THREAD) - The "Personalized Travel and Experiences Market by Service Type, Booking Method, Age Group, Goal: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast 2021-2030" report has been added to…
Ohioans can now ask the state to pay back unemployment funds taken by crooks
COLUMBUS, Ohio â Thousands of Ohioans whose unemployment benefit accounts have been hijacked by crooks can now ask the state to replace the money owed to them, state officials said Wednesday.In addition, the Ohio…
La Chaîne du Bonheur celebrates its 75th anniversary serving people in need
Cabinet Minister Simonetta Sommaruga making commitments over the phone during a Chain of Happiness fundraiser in 2015. Keystone / Walter Bieri
Founded exactly three quarters of a century ago, the Chaîne du…
Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District seeks comments on evacuation plan – Port Alberni Valley…
The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD) is seeking public input to develop an evacuation plan for the Alberni Valley.
ACRD, along with its partners Tseshaht First Nation, Hupacasath First Nation and the City of Port…
A digital dollar CBDC can use this privacy-friendly design – Ledger Insights
The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to release a report on its work on a central bank digital currency (CBDC) or retail digital dollar in the coming days or weeks. We believe that one of the design avenues explored is some sort of…
California’s deportation ban ends. What’s the next step for owners, tenants? –…
Is the Bay Area heading for an eviction tsunami or drizzle? A rush for courthouses or rental assistance programs? A massive displacement of tenants or a slow return to the status quo?
California's moratorium on evictions expires on…
Indo-Pacific allies praise democracy
WASHINGTON - Bringing together the leaders of India, Australia and Japan, President Joe Biden said on Friday that the United States and other members of the Indo-Pacific alliance known as the "Quad ", showed that they" knew how to get…
Volcanic eruption in La Palma unlikely to create tsunami
The Claim: Experts Predict La Palma Eruption Will Create Tsunami That Reaches The United StatesA decades-old theory has resurfaced online after a volcanic eruption on a Spanish island caught the world's attention.On the island of La Palma,…
Nations, not criminals, are the main threat to the Internet’s core • The Registry
The Global Commission on Cyberspace Stability (GCSC) fears that its advice to prevent the internet and everything it connects from becoming a victim of war may be misinterpreted, perhaps on purpose.
The GCSC strives to create global…
Missionary Diary: A Tsunami of Prayer in Japan
Marty Wood and his wife Jenny are âmissionariesâ with Fusion, currently serving in Japan.
Somehow, I never fit any stereotype of a missionary. Calling for me and for my wife, Jenny, seemed different…
Shake It Up: Local Governments and Earthquake Preparedness
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Phivolcs will launch the 1st cluster for earthquakes and tsunamis
MANILA - The Department of Science and…
Dover presenter Eddie Austin who helped found Neptune Radio dies
Former radio presenter Eddie Austin has passed away.He had previously been a pirate DJ before helping found Neptune Radio, which later became part of the KM Media Group kmfm.Eddie Austin pictured in 2005Mr Austin, 72, of Crabble Avenue,!-->…
Wave of retirements in public finances to exacerbate the shortage of workers
(Bloomberg) - Record amounts of federal aid expected to flow through state and local coffers will add to the workload for public accountants and investment officers, pressure that could intensify as a possible increase retirements…
Lanka, Turkish FM pow-wow in New York
Concerns about the selective use of human rights by section of the international community
Turkish Foreign Minister GL Peiris expressed his condolences for the deaths of two Turkish nationals following the terrorist attacks on Easter…
Carbon dioxide shortage adds to “tsunami of problems” facing the pork industry
Pig farmers will be forced to "slaughter their own animals" to get rid of them if the situation in the industry does not change, the president of the National Pig Association has warned.Rob Mutimer called on the government to "act now" to…
Dick to Digong: spare the Red Cross, hit me instead
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - Senator Richard Gordon on Sunday (September 19) refuted President Rodrigo Duterte's accusation against Phil. Red Cross (PRC) when he called on the chief executive to criticize him, but spared the humanitarian…
Chinese crackdown on children’s games ripples through Korean market
A man plays an online game at a computer store in Beijing on August 31, 2021, a day after China announced a drastic reduction in…