Officials predict longer stronger fire season
In the West, fire seasons start earlier and last longer, with April starts and October ends possible. Rich Nieto of the Southwest Coordination Center notes growing human ignition risk and forest encroachment from urban migration. California drought, heat, and lightning have fueled fires, while New Mexico 2008 season is aided by plentiful spring grasses.
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Weather aids Santa Barbara County wildfire containment
Cooler, humid conditions overnight allowed firefighters to gain ground on a five day old blaze in the Los Padres National Forest near Santa Barbara County. The fire was about 30 percent contained with around 15 square miles burned, as evacuation orders were eased for many homes. Forecasters warned of rising temperatures and drier air later in the week, with a new weather system bringing possible lightning.
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Grass fires spark across New Mexico and Great Basin states
A wet start in 2007 gave way to a dry windy spring as January through March saw successive human caused grass fires near Hobbs New Mexico burning tens of thousands of acres, triggering evacuations and destroying homes. The fire season expands across Utah Nevada southern Idaho and eastern Oregon as summer progresses northward.
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Images shaping of McCain and Obama in AP Yahoo poll
AP Y! poll shows voters see Obama as warmer and less experienced while McCain is seen as tough and military. About 2,000 adults surveyed since November reveal evolving impressions as Election Day nears with shifts among supporters and undecideds.
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Becker's Bridge North dealer in play
North-South vulnerable. North holds A 9 7 1 0 3. East-West cards include Q 9 1 0 2 and K Q 1 0 9 2. The record shows a bridge bidding and defense scenario centered on North's holding and dealer status.
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Notrump Misread Leads to Diamond Part Score Surprise
In the 1964 International Team Trials in Dallas, West led top spade queen allowing North South to reach six diamonds at one table for 1370 points while eight other tables settled for diamond partial scores. North opened variously, three notrump was missed, and a heart lead would have beaten the slam. Tomorrow: The right time to lose a trick.
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Solution in next edition Sudoku puzzle feature
In the upcoming edition a number one placing Sudoku puzzle appears. The grid is 9 by 9 with several cells prefilled to guide solvers through classic Sudoku logic. The note mentions column and row constraints and 3 by 3 boxes, inviting readers to test skills and enjoy the challenge.
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