Solar Cycle 24 Heats Up -Could Wreak Havoc

By starling on  From dailygalaxy.com
A rogue flare, a solar tsunami of 100 times a normal flare would release the energy equivalent of billions of hydrogen bombs and spew into space hundred of billions of tons of murderous gamma rays that could overwhelm the natural defenses of the Earth's magnetosphere and atmosphere and zap all living creatures in its path. And mostly the most fascinating fact about this gruesome scenario is that it would left no, zero trace in history. The solar cycle, or the solar magnetic activity cycle...Read Full Story

Hurricane Season Forecast | Hurricane season could be ‘active or extremely active’

By lssolutions on  From imacroautobots.com
Hurricane season could be ‘active or extremely active’The coming summer and fall could be an "active to extremely active" hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean, U.S. forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted. Here is the original post Hurricane season could be ‘active or extremely active’ – CNN.com 2009 Hurricane Season Forecast/Predictions? Are any of those out yet.Where can i find them Disaster Safety Blog: 2010 Hurricane Season Forecast Continues...Read Full Story

NOAA Launches New Pacific Fisheries Research Ship

By Carol M on  From sportfishermen.com
NOAA Ship Bell M. Shimada is launched at the VT Halter Marine shipyard, Moss Point, Miss. NOAA launched the fourth of a series of new fisheries survey vessels designed to study fish quietly without altering their behavior on September 29, 2008. Moments before the ship was launched into the Escatawpa River, Bell M. Shimada was christened by her sponsor, Susan E. Lautenbacher, an educator and wife of retired Navy Vice Admiral Conrad C. Lautenbacher Jr., under secretary of commerce for oceans...Read Full Story

100+ Military Leaders Call for Repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

By Towleroad on  From towleroad.com
« Get Your Official 'Burning Cross' From the American Family Association | Main | Prince Harry Keeps His Fellow Soldiers Entertained in the Field » 11/18/2008 104 of the U.S. military's retired generals and admirals have called for repeal of the nation's discriminatory "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy in a document released Monday. Says the document: "We – the undersigned -- respectfully call for the repeal of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy. Those of us endorsing this letter have...Read Full Story

Climate Sensor Returned to Satellite

By Matt Ball on  From vector1media.com
The National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS) that is set to launch in 2013 will once again contain the Total Solar Irradiance Sensor (TSIS) to measure the total amount of solar energy coming into the Earth’s atmosphere - a key to measuring climate change. A NOAA release indicates that the sensor was in jeopardy because of cost overruns of the satellite project. “We need these sensors to help us better differentiate between the natural and human causes of...Read Full Story
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Washington State Department of Commerce solicits public comment on request to...
The Washington State Department of Commerce will conduct a public hearing from 11 a.m. to noon, May 2, 2012, in Olympia to receive comments on its waiver request for additional federal funds to weatherize homes. The hearing will be in the 3rd Floor Conference Room 307 of the Town Square Complex, Building 5, 1011 Plum Street SE, Olympia.  
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Foreign trade situation far from optimistic this year: China
China's foreign trade this year faces a situation "far from optimistic" due to thwarted global demand, rising costs at home and a harsh trading environment, the government has said.  
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Rothman names four to Commerce posts
Minnesota Department of Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman recently made four appointments to leadership roles in the department.  
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Liquor Control announces vodka discounts
The Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Liquor Control announced reduced prices on select spirits.  
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