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Regarding Devastation

by Jeremiah Blanchard in Activism, August 7, 2009
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Devastate: To bring to ruin or to reduce to chaos or helplessness. This is the definition of the word that was burned into the hearts and minds of thousands of residents of the Mississippi Gulf Coast less than four years ago..

Alcohol

by DarthPyro84 in Law, June 1, 2009
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Underage drinking is a widespread social issue in America. Checking for ID obviously is not working, and the adults who sell to minors are not helping.

A Flight with the Hurricane Hunters

by Francis Jock in Military, May 11, 2009
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In 1969 a U.S. Navy Hurricane Hunter aircraft and crew encountered a raging tropical storm named Camille and remembered forever. Hurricane Camille was one of the most powerful storms ever.

The Worst Hurricanes in U.S. History

by kittenclaus in History, September 15, 2008
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Hurricanes seem to be forming much faster these last few years, and with deadly consequences. These are some of the worst in recorded history.

Hurricane in Georgia/South Carolina (August 1893)

by balisunset in History, September 3, 2008
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A hurricane of strength three struck South Carolina and Georgia in 1893 killing 1,500, making it the deadliest U.S. storm prior to 1900.

Events That Changed the World: the Death of Admiral Sir Cloudesley Shovell

by Bill Abbott in History, June 22, 2008
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As time passes, events that once changed the course of human events begin to fade in the public’s memory. The determination of longitude was the direct result of a tragic night in 1707, and this is a brief description of what happened.

10 Reasons Floridians Shouldn’t Worry About Climate Change

by Shirley Siluk Gregory in Issues, December 5, 2007
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A tongue in cheek look at 10 “positive” impacts of climate change on the state of Florida.

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