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Pavlof Weekly Update issued Jun 21, 2013 12:56 AKDT Volcano Alert Level WATCH - Aviation Color Code ORANGE
6:04 pm Eastern | U.S. News
Eruptive activity at Pavlof continued over the past week. Persistent elevated surface temperatures consistent with lava effusion were observed in satellite images, and minor ash plumes below 20,000 ft were generated through most of the week. There were no reports of ash fall on local communities. On June 18, small discreet ash puffs were seen in images of the volcano from a web camera located in Cold Bay. Refer to the NWS Alaska Aviation Weather Unit (http://aawu.arh.noaa.gov/) for updates on SIGMETs related to ash emissions. Volcanic tremor and small explosions continue to be detected ...read more »
Cleveland Weekly Update issued Jun 21, 2013 12:56 AKDT Volcano Alert Level ADVISORY - Aviation Color Code YELLOW
6:04 pm Eastern | SciTech
No elevated surface temperatures were observed in satellite images throughout the week. We have received no other reports of activity at the volcano. Sudden explosions of blocks and ash are still possible with little or no warning. Ash clouds, if produced, could exceed 20,000 feet above sea level. If a large ash-producing event occurs, nearby seismic, infrasound, or volcanic lightning networks should alert AVO staff quickly. However, for some events, a delay of several hours is possible. Cleveland volcano does not have a local seismic network and is monitored using only distant seismic ...read more »
Veniaminof Weekly Update issued Jun 21, 2013 12:56 AKDT Volcano Alert Level WATCH - Aviation Color Code ORANGE
6:04 pm Eastern | SciTech
The eruption of Mount Veniaminof volcano which began on June 13 continues. Satellite images showed intense elevated surface temperatures consistent with lava effusion at the cinder cone inside the caldera throughout the week. Seismic tremor continued throughout the week. On June 18, small, short lived ash bursts rising to less than 15,000 ft were seen in clear images from the FAA web camera in Perryville. On June 19, residents in Sandy River reported seeing ash bursts from the volcano rising to 10,000-15,000 ASL and blowing to the northeast. The volcano was obscured by weather in web camera ...read more »
2013-06-21 20:51:57 (m4.8) Hindu Kush Region, Afghanistan 36.9 73.2 (29192)
5:12 pm Eastern | U.S. News
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Region: HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTANread more »Message -- Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to North Korea
4:48 pm Eastern | World
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date. In accordance with this provision, I have sent to the Federal Register for publication the enclosed notice stating that the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13466 of June 26, 2008, expanded in scope in Executive Order 13551 of August 30, 2010, and addressed further in Executive Order 13570 of read more »
Notice -- Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to North Korea
4:48 pm Eastern | World
NOTICE - - - - - - - CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO NORTH KOREA On June 26, 2008, by Executive Order 13466, the President declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the existence and risk of proliferation of weapons-usable fissile material on the Korean Peninsula. The President also found that it was necessary to maintain certain restrictions with respect to North Korea that would otherwise have been lifted pursuant to Proclamation 8271 of June 26, 2008, which terminated the exercise of authorities under the Trading with the Enemy Act (50 U.S.C. App. 1-44) with respect to North Korea. On August 30, 2010, I siread more »
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 6/21/2013
4:46 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:02 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Hello, everyone. Good afternoon. Thanks for being here. I wanted to mention at the top, because the President will be speaking, as you know, in the Rose Garden, that we’ll try for a 1:50 hard-out end to this briefing, in your interest -- I hope you agree. And with that, I’ll take your questions. No announcements. Q Thanks, Jay. Two questions -- one on immigration. Senator Lindsey Graham said that the agreement that they reached in the Senate that guarantees some extra Republican votes, virtually militarizes the border and it adds 20,000 new agents, 18 drones -- surveillance drones, and 350 miles of new fencing that will cost them more than $30 billion. The President supports this? The President endorses this idea? MR. CARNEY: Jim, what we’ve seen is continued progress in the Sread more »
Kilauea Daily Update issued Jun 21, 2013 06:37 HST Volcano Alert Level WATCH - Aviation Color Code ORANGE
1:34 pm Eastern | SciTech
Activity Summary: Eruption continues. Summit tilt and the lava lake level fluctuated minor amounts but remained fairly steady at the summit. At the middle east rift zone, the Kahauale`a II lava continued burning forest to the north. Southeast of Pu`u `O`o, the Peace Day flow had minor active breakouts at the base of the pali and on the coastal plain. Most of the flow remained within its lava tube until reaching the ocean on both the east and west sides of the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park boundary. Gas emissions remained elevated. Recent Observations at Kilauea summit: At ...read more »
Cascade Range Weekly Update issued Jun 21, 2013 09:20 PDT Volcano Alert Level NORMAL - Aviation Color Code GREEN
1:34 pm Eastern | SciTech
Activity Update: All volcanoes in the Cascade Range of Oregon and Washington are at normal levels of background seismicity. These include Mount Baker, Glacier Peak, Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Adams in Washington State; and Mount Hood, Mount Jefferson, Three Sisters, Newberry Volcano, and Crater Lake in Oregon. Recent Observations: Seismicity in the Cascades remained at typical background levels this week. There were no field activities this week. The U.S. Geological Survey Cascades Volcano Observatory and the University of Washington continue to monitor the Washington ...read more »
Almost Half Of Apple Apps Access Unique Identifiers On Devices
12:56 pm Eastern | SciTech
Almost half of the mobile apps running on Apple's iOS operating system access the unique identifier of the devices where they're downloaded, computer scientists at the University of California, San Diego, have found. read more »
NASA Announces Winners of 2012 George M. Low Award for Quality
12:21 pm Eastern | SciTech
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read more »Stress From 9/11 Linked To Nationwide Resurgence In Smoking Among Americans
11:44 am Eastern | SciTech
The 9/11 attacks on America appear to have caused about one million former smokers across the country to take up the habit again and maintain it, according to a Weill Cornell Medical College public health study.read more »
2013-06-21 14:08:46 (m4.9) Tonga -15.5 -173.1 (29192)
10:57 am Eastern | SciTech
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Region: TONGAread more »2013-06-21 10:04:07 Updated: (m4.0) Oahu Region, Hawaii 21.4 -157.1 (29192)
10:42 am Eastern | U.S. News
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***This event supersedes event HV60514421.read more »Press Releases: Senior State Department Officials Previewing the First Portion of the Secretary's Trip to Qatar, India, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait From June 21-26, 2013
10:21 am Eastern | US Politics and Govt
Senior State Department Officials Previewing the First Portion of the Secretary's Trip to Qatar, India, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait from June 21-26, 2013 Special BriefingOffice of the Spokesperson Via Teleconference Washington, DC June 20, 2013 MODERATOR: Hi, everyone. Thanks for joining us this afternoonread more »
Press Releases: Senior State Department Officials Previewing the First Portion of the Secretary's Trip to Qatar, India, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait from June 21-26, 2013
9:11 am Eastern | US Politics and Govt
Senior State Department Officials Previewing the First Portion of the Secretary's Trip to Qatar, India, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait from June 21-26, 2013 Special BriefingOffice of the Spokesperson Via Teleconference Washington, DC June 21, 2013 MODERATOR: Hi, everyone. Thanks for joining us this afternoonread more »
Sextortion Charges Laid Against Indianapolis Man
8:17 am Eastern | SciTech
Federal charges have been filed against Austin Williams, 23, of Indianapolis, alleging that he engaged in a year-long pattern of sextortion and sexual assault targeting minor females in the Indianapolis area. read more »
2013-06-21 11:05:01 (m4.2) Offshore Guatemala 13.7 -92.2 (29192)
7:25 am Eastern | U.S. News
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Region: OFFSHORE GUATEMALAread more »“You’ve come a long way, Baby”: remembering the world’s first stored program computer
21 Jun 04:00 | Media
Sixty-five years ago today, the Manchester Small Scale Experimental Machine—nicknamed “Baby”—became the earliest computer in the world to run a program electronically stored in its memory. This was a flagship moment: the first implementation of the stored program concept that underpins modern computing. read more »
2013-06-21 ISS Sighting
21 Jun 03:00 | SciTech
Date: Friday, June 21, 2013 Time: 10:14 PM Duration: 3 minutes Maximum Elevation: 37° Approach: 14° above WNW Departure: 30° above S read more »
NASA Announces Winners of 2012 George M. Low Award for Quality
21 Jun 00:00 | SciTech
Two companies that share a commitment to teamwork, technical and managerial excellence, safety, and customer service have been selected to receive NASA's premier honor for quality and performance, the George M. Low Award.read more »
Press Releases: Remarks at the Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies (GLIFAA) Pride Event
20 Jun 22:00 | US Politics and Govt
Remarks at the Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies (GLIFAA) Pride Event RemarksJohn KerrySecretary of State Dean Acheson Auditorium Washington, DC June 19, 2013 The video is also available with closed captioning on Yread more »
Press Releases: Remarks at the World Food Prize Laureate Announcement Ceremony
20 Jun 21:58 | US Politics and Govt
Remarks at the World Food Prize Laureate Announcement Ceremony RemarksJohn KerrySecretary of State Benjamin Franklin Room Washington, DC June 19, 2013 The video is also available with closed captioning on YouTread more »
Pagan Weekly Update issued Jun 21, 2013 09:05 ChST Volcano Alert Level ADVISORY - Aviation Color Code YELLOW
20 Jun 19:34 | U.S. News
A vigorous steam and gas plume from Pagan was visible in satellite images during periods of clear weather over the past week, and confirmed by a field crew working on Pagan Island. This is typical of recent months of observation of Pagan, and no volcanic ash emissions have been detected in satellite images. Because of this ongoing emission of volcanic gas from Pagan, it remains possible that residents of the CNMI may notice sulfurous odors under certain wind conditions. Additional information about volcanic gas and vog can be found online at this address: ...read more »
Press Releases: Remarks at the World Refugee Day Event
20 Jun 18:21 | US Politics and Govt
Remarks at the World Refugee Day Event RemarksJohn KerrySecretary of State Benjamin Franklin Room Washington, DC June 20, 2013 The video is also available with closed captioning on YouTube. read more »
Daily Press Briefings : Daily Press Briefing - June 20, 2013
20 Jun 18:12 | US Politics and Govt
Jen Psaki SpokespersonDaily Press Briefing Washington, DC June 20, 2013 read more »
2013-06-20 21:21:12 (m4.5) Komandorskiye Ostrova, Russia Region 54.8 164.0 (29192)
20 Jun 18:08 | World
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Region: KOMANDORSKIYE OSTROVA, RUSSIA REGIONread more »Veniaminof Daily Update issued Jun 20, 2013 13:19 AKDT Volcano Alert Level WATCH - Aviation Color Code ORANGE
20 Jun 18:04 | SciTech
The eruption of Veniaminof volcano continues. Recent satellite images show very high elevated surface temperatures at the cinder cone inside the caldera consistent with continued effusion of lava. No plumes have been observed in satellite images. Views of the volcano from the web camera have been obscured by weather. Small, short lived ash emissions may be occuring that may not be detected in satellite data. Volcanic tremor continues unchanged in the past 24 hours. Recent eruptions of Veniaminof volcano have all occurred from vents located on the cinder cone inside the caldera and were ...read more »
Cleveland Daily Update issued Jun 20, 2013 13:19 AKDT Volcano Alert Level ADVISORY - Aviation Color Code YELLOW
20 Jun 18:04 | SciTech
No elevated surface temperatures were observed in satellite images. We have received no other reports of activity at the volcano. Sudden explosions of blocks and ash are still possible with little or no warning. Ash clouds, if produced, could exceed 20,000 feet above sea level. If a large ash-producing event occurs, nearby seismic, infrasound, or volcanic lightning networks should alert AVO staff quickly. However, for some events, a delay of several hours is possible. Cleveland volcano does not have a local seismic network and is monitored using only distant seismic and infrasound ...read more »
Pavlof Daily Update issued Jun 20, 2013 13:19 AKDT Volcano Alert Level WATCH - Aviation Color Code ORANGE
20 Jun 18:04 | U.S. News
The eruption at Pavlov volcano is on going. Seismic tremor continues. Elevated surface temperatures consistent with lava effusion were detected in satellite images. A possible small ash plume from the summit vent is also seen in satellite data. The volcano has been obscured by weather in recent web camera images. Previous eruptions of Pavlof Volcano have lasted for weeks, months or years and often exhibit fluctuating levels of activity and it is not uncommon for the volcano to enter short periods of repose followed by vigorous ash emissions, lava fountaining, and lahar generation. ...read more »
Former Student Sentenced For Computer Hacking At University of Central Missouri
20 Jun 16:06 | U.S. News
A former student of the University of Central Missouri has been sentenced to three years in federal prison without parole for his role in a computer hacking conspiracy.read more »
Google scholarships recognize 84 computer science scholars in Europe, Middle East, and Africa
20 Jun 16:01 | Media
We’d like to recognize and congratulate the 84 recipients and finalists of the Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship and Google Scholarship for Students with Disabilities in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The full list of the 2013 scholars and finalists and the universities they attend can be found in this PDF.read more »
Press Releases: U.S. Department of State Empowering Girls in the Middle East and North Africa Through Technology
20 Jun 15:37 | US Politics and Govt
U.S. Department of State Empowering Girls in the Middle East and North Africa Through Technology Media NoteOffice of the Spokesperson Washington, DC June 20, 2013 The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announced today that 27 TechGirls from eight Middle Eastern countread more »
Press Releases: Remarks at the Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies (GLIFAA) Pride Event
20 Jun 15:32 | World
Remarks at the Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies (GLIFAA) Pride Event RemarksJohn KerrySecretary of State Dean Acheson Auditorium Washington, DC June 19, 2013 read more »
Press Releases: Remarks at the World Refugee Day Event
20 Jun 15:28 | US Politics and Govt
Remarks at the World Refugee Day Event RemarksJohn KerrySecretary of State Benjamin Franklin Room Washington, DC June 20, 2013 read more »
Press Releases: Remarks at the World Refugee Day Event
20 Jun 15:28 | US Politics and Govt
Remarks at the World Refugee Day Event RemarksJohn KerrySecretary of State Benjamin Franklin Room Washington, DC June 20, 2013 read more »
Kilauea Daily Update issued Jun 20, 2013 07:31 HST Volcano Alert Level WATCH - Aviation Color Code ORANGE
20 Jun 15:04 | SciTech
Activity Summary: Eruption continues. Summit tilt and the lava lake level fluctuated minor amounts but remained fairly steady at the summit. At the middle east rift zone, the Kahauale`a II lava continued burning forest to the north. Southeast of Pu`u `O`o, the Peace Day flow had fewer active breakouts at the base of the pali and on the coastal plain. Most of the flow remained within its lava tube until reaching the ocean on both the east and west sides of the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park boundary. Gas emissions remained elevated. Recent Observations at Kilauea summit: At ...read more »
America’s businesses are growing. The web is helping.
20 Jun 13:00 | Media
Michael Edlavitch was a middle school math teacher in Minnesota when he started a website with free math games to engage his students.read more »
Press Releases: Remarks at the World Refugee Day Event
20 Jun 12:40 | US Politics and Govt
Remarks at the World Refugee Day Event RemarksJohn KerrySecretary of State Benjamin Franklin Room Washington, DC June 20, 2013 Thank you. Thank you very, very much. I really appreciate the opportunity to be here. I apologize for being a moment late. I just came from tread more »
America’s businesses are growing. The web is helping.
20 Jun 12:00 | Media
Michael Edlavitch was a middle school math teacher in Minnesota when he started a website with free math games to engage his students.read more »
Yahoo! Completes Acquisition of Tumblr
20 Jun 10:56 | Media
Yahoo! Completes Acquisition of Tumblrread more »
Google Releases Google Chrome 27.0.1453.116
20 Jun 09:26 | SciTech
Original release date: June 20, 2013 Google has released Google Chrome 27.0.1453.116 for all Chrome OS devices to address a vulnerability. This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information.US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Google Chrome release blog entry and follow best practice security policies to determine which updates should be applied. This product is provided subject to this Notification and this Privacy & Use policy. read more »
Nearly 7 in 10 Americans On Prescription Drugs, Mayo Clinic Study Finds
20 Jun 08:19 | SciTech
Nearly 70 percent of Americans are on at least one prescription drug, and more than half take two, Mayo Clinic researchers say. read more »
2013-06-20 07:26:52 (m4.6) Kuril Islands 48.6 153.2 (29192)
20 Jun 03:59 | U.S. News
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Region: KURIL ISLANDSread more »2013-06-19 ISS Sighting
20 Jun 03:14 | SciTech
Date: Wednesday Jun 19, 2013 Time: 10:16 PM Duration: 2 minutes Maximum Elevation: 73 ° Approach: 35 ° above NW Departure: 38 ° above ESE read more »
2013-06-20 ISS Sighting
20 Jun 03:14 | SciTech
Date: Thursday Jun 20, 2013 Time: 9:27 PM Duration: 4 minutes Maximum Elevation: 43 ° Approach: 30 ° above NNW Departure: 12 ° above ESE read more »
2013-06-21 ISS Sighting
20 Jun 03:14 | SciTech
Date: Friday Jun 21, 2013 Time: 10:14 PM Duration: 3 minutes Maximum Elevation: 37 ° Approach: 14 ° above WNW Departure: 30 ° above S read more »
2013-06-23 ISS Sighting
20 Jun 03:14 | SciTech
Date: Sunday Jun 23, 2013 Time: 10:14 PM Duration: 3 minutes Maximum Elevation: 13 ° Approach: 10 ° above W Departure: 12 ° above SSW read more »
2013-06-20 ISS Sighting
20 Jun 03:14 | SciTech
Date: Thursday Jun 20, 2013 Time: 11:02 PM Duration: 2 minutes Maximum Elevation: 21 ° Approach: 10 ° above W Departure: 19 ° above WSW read more »
2013-06-24 ISS Sighting
20 Jun 03:14 | SciTech
Date: Monday Jun 24, 2013 Time: 9:25 PM Duration: 4 minutes Maximum Elevation: 23 ° Approach: 15 ° above W Departure: 11 ° above S read more »
