Sensors find hurricane had 91-foot wave

An array of underwater sensors dropped in the path of HurricaneIvan last fall has given Navy researchers new appreciation for howpowerful tropical cyclones can be.

Even as it was weakening to maximum sustained winds of 132 mph inthe cooler waters of the northern Gulf of Mexico, Ivan generatedwaves of more than 90 feet, and perhaps as high as 132 feet.

"We measured a 91-footer" on the forward face of Ivan, when thestorm was centered 75 miles south of Gulfport, Miss., on Sept. 15,said William Teague, a researcher at the Naval Research Laboratory atthe Stennis Space Center in …

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Shutoff Device Reduces Fire Risk

The FireBag thermal-activated gasshutoff device automatically turns offa gas supply in the event of a fire, preventing explosions and limiting the spread of fire. When the outside temperature reaches the setoff temperature of 203-2120F (95-1000C), the metal alloy that keeps the plug and cartridge together melts, and the spring pressure pushes the plug against the gas opening to close it completely. No fire or heat detectors are required to ensure automatic interception of the gas flow. The housing and finishing are constructed from zinc-plated steel.

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30 Tour de France riders already tested for doping

France's anti-doping agency has already conducted doping tests on 30 Tour de France cyclists, and it plans more targeted checks before the scandal-plagued race starts next month.

Pierre Bordry, head of the French Anti-Doping Agency, said Wednesday the tests were not carried out at random, as cyclists "were targeted based on information from federations, teams or newspapers."

Jean-Pierre Verdy, the director of testing at the agency, said another 20 to 30 riders would be checked before the Tour starts July 5.

"Some cyclists have been targeted several times, and some also had a blood test," he said. Results will be available …

My Two Cents

"Once and for all, let us stop putting the blame on the people whocome here looking for a better life. American greed breeds …

Many members of one body: What does church unity really mean? People in the Corinthian church must have winced when they read Paul's definition of 'one body'. He didn't tell them to chop off a limb and send the problem people away

I was standing in the foyer after our Christmas Eve service, when I noticed a middle-aged couple I didn't recognize. I introduced myself and asked where they were from. They laughed, blushed a little and said they were visitors from Millwoods Pentecostal, "the competition."

"No, we're all on the same team," I said. "It's good to meet a neighbour." They laughed and agreed.

Why would people from different churches view each other as competition? Sure, we are different stylistically, theologically, and maybe even in a family/cultural sort of way. There are reasons why I choose this church and they choose theirs.

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Bangladesh wins toss, fields first vs. Australia

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan won the toss and opted to field first against Australia on Saturday in their first match of a three-game one-day international series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium.

Both sides are meeting in their first international encounter after disappointing World Cup campaigns.

Australia, three-time World Cup champions, was knocked out in the World Cup quarterfinals two weeks ago for its worst tournament result in 19 years.

Bangladesh failed to get out of the group stage after suffering humiliating defeats against the West Indies and South Africa.

Ricky Ponting …

Paroled New Yorker seeks expulsion from Peru

A 40-year-old New York woman paroled in Peru last week after serving 15 years in prison for aiding rebels is asking the president to commute her sentence so she can be deported.

Justice Minister Victor Garcia tells The Associated Press that Lori Berenson wrote President Alan Garcia with the request.

He said Sunday that Berenson also apologized to the people of Peru.

Cabinet …