Mass Graves Placed Amid Quake Tsunami Ruins in Sumatra
Nations race to bury thousands reported dead after a devastating quake near Sumatra. Indonesia lists over 27 000 confirmed deaths, with Sri Lanka India and Thailand also reporting high tolls. Meulaboh Banda Aceh and Banda Aceh suffer vast destruction as refugees starve and looting rises.
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Gazette seeks updates from quake and tsunami victims families
The Gazette requests contact from readers with loved ones or associates in the Sunday earthquake and tidal wave in Sri Lanka. Officials report a massive relief effort amid cholera and malaria fears as nations pledge aid and deploy transport and medical teams. Police say about 1,000 dead or missing from a train derailment two days after the disaster.
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US boosts quake relief as Lincoln sails to aid region
USAID increases Asian earthquake relief to 20 million dollars on top of 15 million. Secretary Powell rejects UN stingy remark. The USS Abraham Lincoln moves from Hong Kong to assist the stricken area, with a five ship group led by USS Bonhomme Richard skipping Guam port call to head to the region.
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Japan to Expand Tsunami Warning System Nationwide
Japan's Meteorological Agency will broaden its observation area and start issuing tsunami forecasts to other Asian nations from March. The system will give warnings with tsunami height and arrival time about 20 minutes after a strong quake, with accuracy regarded as unrivaled.
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Fort Madison man recalls Sri Lanka town wiped by tsunami
Kumar Wickramasingha, Fort Madison resident and Alphas on the Riverfront owner, says his Sri Lankan hometown Matara was destroyed by a Sunday tsunami. He notes memories remain and reports from a Sri Lankan brother indicate his parents and relatives are safe. His mother was returning from a market when the first wave struck.
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Matara
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Alphas
Indian Ocean Tsunami Warnings Lacked, Costs Linked
After a massive Indonesia quake, scientists suspected a deadly Indian Ocean wave but no warning system existed in the region. Two hours passed before waves hit India and Sri Lanka, triggering blame on governments for not funding a monitoring network praised as affordable by NOAA officials.
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Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory
Seattle
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Liza Minnelli Hospitalized After Bed Fall in NYC
Associated Press reports actress Liza Minnelli was hospitalized in Manhattan after falling from her bed at her New York residence. Police spokesman Sgt. Gerry Falcon confirmed the hospitalization and said a publicist and lawyer could not be reached for comment amid recent legal actions involving Minnelli and her estranged husband David Gest.
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Nathan Lane Drops London Run of The Producers
Back problems force Nathan Lane to quit the London West End production of The Producers two weeks early after missing five performances since December 16 due to two slipped discs. Lane, 48, was advised to cancel remaining shows and recover in about six weeks. Lane had replaced Richard Dreyfuss, who left before opening amid health concerns from back surgery and a shoulder injury.
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George Carlin Enters Rehab for Alcohol and Vicodin Dependence
Comedian George Carlin, 67, announced he is entering a rehabilitation facility to address reliance on wine and Vicodin. He said he chose the step himself, and did not disclose the facility’s name or location. Carlin performs in Las Vegas and authored a best selling book.
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Hyperion Books
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Birthdays for Mary Tyler Moore Jon Voight and more
A listing of celebrities born today includes Mary Tyler Moore Jon Voight Marianne Faithfull Ted Danson Patricia Clarkson Paula Poundstone Jim Reid Glen Phillips Jude Law Mekhi Phifer Jessica Andrews and others with ages noted. The roster spans actors musicians and comedians across multiple generations.
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