The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a Slight Risk for severe thunderstorms valid until 7:00 a.m. EST Thursday for the much of the Tennessee Valley and southern Appalachians. Large hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes are possible across the affected area this afternoon and evening.
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…Severe Thunderstorms Possible Today in Tenn. Valley and Southern Appalachians…
February 23, 2012 By
Under Secretary-General Visits Eritrea to discuss issues concerning peace and security
February 23, 2012 By
USG meeting with leaders of Eritrea
On 30 August, as part of the visit to the Horn of Africa, organized by the United Nations office (UNO) Asmara, a delegation led by the Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, B. Lynn Pascoe, arrived at the capital city of Eritrea, Asmara. Ambassador Petros Fesahzione, the Director General for Department of Desks at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinators, Dr. Mamadou P. Diallo and Dr. Idrissa Sow, were all at the Asmara International Airportto to greet the delegation.
The objective of the visit was to meet with the President of Eritrea and the Eritrean Government, to discuss issues concerning peace and security in the East African region.
According to the Programme, the delegation had a joint meeting both with UN Country Team members and the diplomatic community in Eritrea.
Safety Advisory for Compton-Erbie Road
February 23, 2012 By
Vehicular travel on 2.6 miles of Newton County Road 19 between the Hideout Hollow Trailhead and Erbie is not recommended. nps.gov – Buffalo National River – News Releases
[Continue reading…]Director of U.S. Copyright Office Announces Priorities, Special Projects for Next Two Years
February 23, 2012 By
Register of Copyrights Maria A. Pallante today made public her office’s priorities and special projects through October 2013. The document articulates 17 priorities in the areas of copyright policy and administrative practice, as well as 10 new projects designed to improve the quality and efficiency of the U.S. Copyright Office’s services in the 21st century. [...]
[Continue reading…]WEBCAST: Richard Thompson
February 23, 2012 By
Cartoonist Richard Thompson appears at the 2011 National Book Festival. Library of Congress: New Webcasts
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