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FRIENDSWOOD, Texas, Sept. 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — According to the Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association, the Coast Guard, Corps of Engineers and inland barge industry have collaborated extensively since the 2005 hurricane season to better prepare for and respond to hurricane events along the Gulf Coast. Specifically, the collaboration produced a detailed, written protocol for storm preparation, communications and response efforts as they pertain to the marine industry, including rigid procedures for evacuating vessels in advance of a storm, or securing vessels in-place when evacuation is not feasible. The protocol proved effective during Hurricane Gustav, with the exception of isolated incidents inside the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal (IHNC).

In the New Orleans area, the hurricane protocol originally focused on the vulnerable reach of the Lower Mississippi River below the Port of New Orleans. Knowing that a planned closure of the IHNC Lock in the summer of 2008 could pose additional challenges [...]

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LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Stop the French presses. A new-school brew developed by Java Juice, Inc. fuels the future of coffee and allows coffee lovers to toss their brewers, grinders, filters and energy-sucking coffee machinery aside. Java Juice(R) may eventually render whole beans as old-school fuel.

Java Juice, an organic liquid coffee extract, is not only portable, but fast, easy and delicious. Thanks to the inventor, Los Angeles coffee roaster Richard Karno, caffeine aficionados can now indulge anywhere, anytime.

For seven years, Karno labored to perfect the durable oxygen barrier packet. He wanted to ensure that it would taste as good, if not better, than a fresh-roasted cup of coffee. Karno, also the owner of Los Angeles’ Groundwork Coffee Company (www.lacoffee.com) had visions of a lightweight package that could deliver heavy-duty coffee flavor. The result was a half-ounce pouch of extract that made brewing as simple [...]

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China’s US$200 billion sovereign wealth fund ruled out any plan to bailout 2 Wall Street giants, citing risk and regulatory hurdles.

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In comments to be shown at the Republican National Convention tonight, President Bush calls presumptive nominee Sen. John McCain “ready to lead,” saying he’s been prepared for the presidency by a lifetime of service.

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As she takes part in the Republican National Convention with Sen. John McCain, the abuse of power probe facing Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin at home is charging ahead — and the governor is expected to be questioned later this month, according to the lawmaker overseeing the investigation.

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Hurricane Hanna’s path and strength remain uncertain, but the latest forecast map from the National Hurricane Center predicts it could make landfall as a major hurricane on the southeastern U.S. coast by Friday evening.

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