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7
Feb

Vanuatu: 6.7 earthquake (deep and no Tsunami)

A magnitude-6.7 earthquake has struck off the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reports. The quake hit 27 kilometres east of the beach town of Port-Olry at 8.40pm local time. There were no immediate reports of any casualties or damage. At a depth of 1l1km, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said […]

5
Feb

Ecuador: Tungurahua volcano activity

Tungurahua, located approximately 120 kilometres south of Quito, intermittently emits ash, mud flows and gas. On February 2, 2014, an ash plume up to 10 kilometers high was expulsed from Tungurahua. Ash fall has been reported in Riobamba, Ambato, southern Quito and Mejía district (Valle de los Chillos). The Secretaria Nacional de Riesgo has declared […]

4
Feb

Weather: Eastern Canada and NE USA: Winter Storm Nika

A winter storm tracking into southern Ontario could make the Wednesday morning commute a rough one for many parts of the province. After watching an approaching Texas low for days, forecasters say parts of southern Ontario are on track for up to 25 cm of snow, with the Greater Toronto Area getting between 10 cm […]

4
Feb

Itlay:announced upcoming strikes

February 5, 2014 Local public transportation, 24 hours with exceptions determined locally. Called by the major unions February 10, 2014 Air Dolomiti flight attendants, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. General airport and airline sector, 24 hours. (CUB Unions; conflict with the Feb. 21 strike will need to be resolved) February 21, 2014 ENAV air traffic […]

31
Jan

Longe de porc des Caraïbes aux 5 épices

                4 portions   INGRÉDIENTS   Longe de porc 4-8 oz de longe de porc Saumure 4 tasses d’eau 3 c. à table de sel 3 c. à table de cassonade 2 clous de girofle 1 bâtonnet de cannelle 2 c. à thé de poivre en grains 1 gousse […]