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Fish falling from the sky? It happened
Wellington, New Zealand - In July 1949, an extraordinary shower of small fish fell in a field ten miles from the sea. About four inches long, the fish resembled schnapper (or Snapper in America). It is believed that they were caught up in a waterspout...
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Roanoke County Professor takes class from campus to the high seas
WDBJ-TV Anchor/ReporterThis semester you might not find one longtime professor on the Hollins University Campus. That's because Dr. Ed Lynch has spent time cruising the sea on a Celebrity Cruise Liner, but this wasn't a vacation. "They hire people to give lectures to the...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Australia, Tour Operations Industry, Social Sciences, Cruises
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Virginia Tech professor visits New Zealand earthquake site
News 7 ReporterAfter most major earthquakes, scientists and engineers travel to the affected area to assess the damage and learn what stood up under the quake, and what failed. Virginia Tech engineering professor Russ Green recently returned from New Zealand, after...Tags: Japan Earthquake and Tsunami (2011), Natural Disasters, New Zealand Earthquake (2011), Japan, Disasters
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Bernanke spurs stock volatility, dollar gains
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks, bonds and currencies took a wild ride on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the U.S. central bank's massive bond-buying program would remain in place for now, even as the Fed considers cutting back...Tags: House Building, Vodafone Group Plc, Central Bank, Portugal, Explosions
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U.S. dollar rallies to multiyear highs after Bernanke
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar rallied to a 4-1/2-year high against the yen and a near three-year peak against a currency basket on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke stoked speculation the U.S. central bank could begin slowing its...Tags: Central Bank, Politics, Bangkok (Thailand), Portugal, Australia
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Falling yen may help Japan, but proving a headache for other countries, especially in Asia
AP Business WriterTOKYO (AP) — A steady fall in the value of the yen is proving a godsend for exporters such as Toyota. The cheaper yen is making their products more affordable overseas. Japan's trading partners are generally pleased, too, even though the lower...Tags: Central Bank, China, Australia, Thailand, Government Debt
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Scotland says better off without Britain, but with the pound
ReutersLONDON (Reuters) - Ending Britain's 306-year rule would allow Scotland to reverse generations of economic mismanagement and free its lawmakers to boost economic growth, say Scottish nationalists campaigning to split from the UK. Independence would not...Tags: United Kingdom, Politics, Scotland, Labor Legislation, Energy Resources
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Australia shares down 0.6 pct as mining services slump, banks retreat
Reuters(Adds details, comments) SYDNEY, May 21 (Reuters) - Australian shares fell 0.6 percent on Tuesday, with banks taking a break from recent sharp gains while a series of profit warnings took a heavy toll on mining services firms. Investors were also...Tags: BHP Billiton Plc., Australia, Gold and Precious Material, Non Ferrous Metal, Ben Bernanke
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Cricket-Bell fit as England name unchanged squad for second test
ReutersLONDON, May 21 (Reuters) - England named an unchanged squad for the second test against New Zealand starting on Friday after batsman Ian Bell was declared fit following a bout of tonsillitis. Bell climbed out of his sick bed to take his place at the...Tags: England
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Vettori joins NZ squad early after Martin ruled out
ReutersLONDON (Reuters) - Former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori could play his first test for 10 months after spinner Bruce Martin was ruled out of the rest of the tour of England with a calf injury. "Bruce Martin out of England tour, Dan Vettori to join...Tags: BBC, England
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NZ media muted in critique of first test loss
ReutersWELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand's media were muted in their reaction to their side being bundled out for just 68 runs to give England a 170-run victory in the first test at Lord's on Sunday, instead turning their focus towards the second match in...Tags: Wellington (New Zealand)
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Cricket-New Zealand 29/6 chasing 239 to win first test at Lord's
ReutersLONDON, May 19 (Reuters) - New Zealand, set 239 to win the first test against England at Lord's on Sunday, were 29 for six at lunch on the fourth day. Scores: England 232 and 213; New Zealand 207 and 29 for six. (Editing by John Mehaffey)Tags: England
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