From worm-like plastic dams to sandbag warehouse, some businesses thrive when floodwaters hit

Some companies thrive as Red, other rivers flood

FARGO, N.D. – Last year, when the Red River burst over its banks and flooded hundreds of homes in Fargo, Richard Thomas’ stayed dry thanks to a giant worm-looking plastic dam invented by a California man experimenting with water balloons in his bathtub.
This year, Thomas wasn’t the only …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : From worm-like plastic dams to sandbag warehouse, some businesses thrive when floodwaters hit.

6-year-old boy killed when school bus in Pine River, Minn., hits him after he had gotten off

Boy killed when school bus in Minn. hits him

PINE RIVER, Minn. – Authorities say a 6-year-old boy has died after being hit by a school bus in the central Minnesota town of Pine River.
Cass County Sheriff Randy Fisher told The Brainerd Dispatch that the boy was struck after being let off the bus Monday afternoon. …. Original source  : 6-year-old boy killed when school bus in Pine River, Minn., hits him after he had gotten off.

Presidents Bush, Clinton tour devastated Haitian capital on mission to raise aid, investment

Presidents Bush, Clinton visit devastated Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton clasped hands with residents of one of Haiti’s massive tent cities Monday on a tour of its quake-devastated capital – a visit intended to remind donors of the immense needs facing the recovery effort.
The … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Presidents Bush, Clinton tour devastated Haitian capital on mission to raise aid, investment.

Jayson Williams’ attorneys ask court to throw out NYC drunken-driving case against him

Jayson Williams seeks to toss NYC car wreck case

NEW YORK – Lawyers for former NBA star Jayson Williams say he’d done nothing illegal and was just sitting in his wrecked car when New York City police arrested him on drunken-driving charges earlier this year.
His lawyers filed papers Monday asking a judge to throw out the … Read more : Jayson Williams’ attorneys ask court to throw out NYC drunken-driving case against him.

Major storm dumps hail, collapses roofs and cuts power to 150,000 in western Australia

Power cut, roofs collapse in major Australia storm

PERTH, Australia – A major storm has caused widespread flooding, collapsed roofs and power cuts to 150,000 customers in the western Australian city of Perth.
The Bureau of Meteorology said the Monday storm carried wind gusts of more than 75 miles per hour (120 kph) as heavy rain and …. Read the original article  : Major storm dumps hail, collapses roofs and cuts power to 150,000 in western Australia.

Senate passes bill to modernize air traffic system, replacing radar with GPS technology

Senate passes bill updating air traffic system

WASHINGTON – The Senate has passed a bill that would speed the modernization of the nation’s antiquated air traffic control system by replacing radar with GPS technology.
The bill was passed 93-0
The $34.5 billion bill requires key elements of the Federal Aviation Administration’s NextGen program be in place as soon … Read more »».

Inter-American Development Bank forgives Haitian debt, plans to increase own capital by $70B

Development bank forgives $479 million Haiti debt
CANCUN, Mexico – The Inter-American Development Bank said Monday it has agreed to forgive $479 million in debts owed by quake-ravaged Haiti.
Bank President Luis Alberto Moreno said the bank’s board of governors voted to forgive the debt and will offer $2 billion in financing to the Caribbean … Read more : Inter-American Development Bank forgives Haitian debt, plans to increase own capital by $70B.

Solution for perennial Fargo’s Red River flooding in sight, but costly _ and decade away

Fargo’s long-term flood solution: 10 years, $1.3B

FARGO, N.D. – The Red River Valley’s battle with major flooding for the second straight year has intensified the push for a solution that doesn’t rely on thousands of volunteers and millions of sandbags.
Local governments say the best option is a massive 36-mile-long channel but the project’s $1.3 billion [..] Read the original article: here.

Ex-California police chief is charged with misdemeanor drunken driving after crashing city car

Ex-Calif. police chief charged with DUI
RIVERSIDE, Calif. – A former police chief in California has been charged with drunken driving after leaving a club and crashing his city-owned car.

The Riverside County district attorney’s office charged Russell Leach on Monday with misdemeanor driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. He could face up to six …. Source  : Ex-California police chief is charged with misdemeanor drunken driving after crashing city car.

Police in New York agree with US regulators, say driver error caused Prius crash

NY police agree driver error caused Prius crash

HARRISON, N.Y. – A housekeeper who reported that her boss’ Toyota Prius accelerated on its own and wouldn’t brake as she hurtled toward a stone wall apparently had her foot on the gas pedal the entire time, according to a police investigation that concluded the driver, not the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Police in New York agree with US regulators, say driver error caused Prius crash.

Scientists fear larger volcanic eruption in Iceland could bring global consequences

Iceland’s eruptions could have global consequences

REYKJAVIK, Iceland – Blasts of lava and ash shot out of a volcano in southern Iceland on Monday and small tremors rocked the ground, a surge in activity that raised fears of a larger explosion at the nearby Katla volcano.
Scientists say history has proven that when the Eyjafjallajokull volcano erupts, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Scientists fear larger volcanic eruption in Iceland could bring global consequences.

Jesse Masterpool Death Shocks Fans

San Francisco (GaeaTimes.com) – Jesse Masterpool, extremely talented teen racer died this Sunday, March 21, 2010 after succumbing to serious injuries off a severe car crash. The 14 year old received severe head injuries when his Makita Suzuki Rockstar crashed on 13th march while he participated in Lake Whitney Amateur National Motocross race. Though …. Source  : Jesse Masterpool Death Shocks Fans.

Bush, Clinton tour devastated Haitian capital on mission to raise aid and investment

Bush, Clinton visit devastated Haitian capital
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton toured Haiti’s rubble-filled capital Monday to raise aid and investment for a country still reeling from a devastating Jan. 12 earthquake.
It is the first joint visit to the impoverished Caribbean nation for the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Bush, Clinton tour devastated Haitian capital on mission to raise aid and investment.

Blowing in the wind: Sandstorms spread dust, grit and misery across much of China

China’s sandstorms blast Beijing with dust, sand

BEIJING – The dust works its way through keyholes and window frames, and smells like a filthy brew of dirt, smoke and metallic particles. The sky turns magenta and whole buildings disappear. Eyes tear up and throats get sore from coughing.
Northern China’s spring sandstorms blew in with particular ferocity … Read : Blowing in the wind: Sandstorms spread dust, grit and misery across much of China.

Delhi trader shot at outside Gurgaon mall

GURGAON – A Delhi based trader was shot at and injured by three unidentified youths outside a mall here Thursday following an argument with some men at a bar, police said Monday.

“Hardeep Kumar was shot at outside MGF Metropolitan mall on M.G. Road,” a senior police officer said.
Police said Kumar was coming … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Delhi trader shot at outside Gurgaon mall.

Woman claims molestation by Gurgaon bar owner

GURGAON – A 35-year-old woman was allegedly molested and manhandled by a bar owner in a shopping mall here Saturday night, police said Monday.

“We have received a complaint from the woman who had gone to the Addiction bar. On the basis of the complaint, we have registered a case and investigation is on,” Assistant …. Read the original article  : Woman claims molestation by Gurgaon bar owner.

Court issues warrants against Delhi cops in gang rape

NEW DELHI – A city court Monday issued bailable warrants against the investigating officer and an assistant commissioner of police (ACP) for failing to file charge sheet in the alleged gang rape of a private firm employee by three Delhi Jal Board (DJB) officials.

Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Ajay Kumar Pandey issued the warrant …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Pakistan police say they foiled Taliban terrorist attack against diplomats, top hotels

Pakistan police: Plot foiled on hotels, diplomats

ISLAMABAD – Two highly experienced Taliban militants were arrested while planning to attack top hotels and kidnap diplomats in Pakistan, and one of the men claimed to have helped plan previous strikes.
The two men, both deserters from a government paramilitary force, were arrested recently in a hotel in Rawalpindi, … Read more : Pakistan police say they foiled Taliban terrorist attack against diplomats, top hotels.

Maximum internet child porns made in US, Russia: Official

Moscow, March 22 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia is the second largest producer of internet child pornography in the world after the US, a children rights official said here Monday.

“We need to combat the wave of crime that is polluting our cyberspace on the internet today. We need to use advanced technology and international cooperation,” said Pavel …. Original source  : Maximum internet child porns made in US, Russia: Official.

Spring sandstorms choke much of China, dust and grit affect places as far away as Taiwan

Massive sandstorms choke cities across China

BEIJING – Sandstorms whipping across China shrouded cities in an unhealthy cloud of sand and grit Monday, with winds carrying the pollution outside the mainland as far as Hong Kong and Taiwan.
It was the latest sign of the effects of desertification: Overgrazing, deforestation, urban sprawl and drought have expanded deserts … Original source on Gaea Times at : Spring sandstorms choke much of China, dust and grit affect places as far away as Taiwan.