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A glimmer of hope is on the horizon for Kenyans as the long drought that had faced the country is about to come to an end as predicted by the Meteorological Department.

Use things you get from the grocery store to keep your garden truly "green" using no harsh chemicals.

On Monday March 10th a severe storm hit coastal areas of the United Kingdom, causing widespread damage to property and disruption to road and rail travel.

Sony came through strong with their LA based press conference this year. A solid lineup of games and the unveiling of the new iteration of their portable console - PSP

Camille took a sudden turn and battered the U.S. Gulf Coast as a Category 5 hurricane and caused widespread damage as far north as the Appalachian Mountains.

On the soggy Oregon Coast, storms often knock winter steelhead angling rivers out of shape, but smaller streams bounce back into fishing condition faster than big rivers.

Pilots rely on ground radar and their on-board radar screen for choosing a flight path through thunderstorms. Something went wrong on April 4, 1977.

Also known as Typhoon Frieda, the Columbus Day Storm or the Big Blow this extratropical storm caused severe damage in British Columbia, Washington, Oregon and California.

Assessing the 2007 Atlantic Hurricane Season, with 15 named storms, while extreme drought plagued the SW and SE United States, heat waves led to wildfires in the West.

Weather information is essential before going flying. But many pilots find meteorology to be a black art, and have trouble understanding aviation weather reports.

For many organic gardeners, the lawn comprises the largest growing space on the property. Grow a natural lawn without pesticides or herbicides.

The monsoon season starts in India in early June, but with some careful planning it is still possible (and maybe cheaper) to travel in India during the rainy months.

Sewage, animal waste, and other pollution that could expose U.S. swimmers to a host of waterborne illnesses necessitated 20,000 beach closing and advisory days in 2008.

Adverse weather conditions can have a powerful effect on how sports are played or if they are played at all. Wind, rain, fog and snow affect outdoor sports like football.

The projected path of Hurricane Isidore was to make landfall in Louisiana as a Category 4 hurricane. Instead it turned westward and hit Mexico as a Category 3.

This article covers the aerial exploits of Herbert John Hinkler; Australia's Lone Eagle and his record breaking flights. He always flew solo and was a superb navigator.

A look ahead to the Chinese F1 GP with details of drivers, teams, weather and tickets.

Brawn GP head to the Malaysian Grand Prix full of confidence after the new team won first time out in the F1 World Championship.

After winning the first ever NASCAR Canadian Tire Series championship, Andrew Ranger is scheduled to compete in 7 NASCAR Nationwide Series races this season.

One of the most beautiful walks in Cyprus is an 8km classic hiking trail named after the mythical goddess of love. Here's why the Aphrodite trail is so magical.

This quiet park in Sauk City has paved paths and trails to the sandy riverfront.

A year later than expected, "surf's up" has been declared as the first artificial surf reef in Europe, if not the northern hemisphere, at Boscombe is officially opened.

This is the time of year when many people bring their houseplants outdoors. They appreciate the vacation, but here's what you need to know before they go!

Bird shelter, such as trees, brush piles and nesting boxes, adds warm, dry, safe refuges to your backyard bird habitat.

Microscopic plants that died 30 million years ago can help rid the garden of insect pests without harming valuable plants.

NOAA and USGS demonstrate an early warning system for flash floods and debris flow events and offers safety suggestion for residents living near burned areas

Glasto, held in Pilton, Somerset, is Britain's biggest outdoor arts fest. Here are some facts and information on the event held at Michael Eavis' farm.

30/09/07- Lewis Hamilton has stamped his authority with a superb win in Fuji Speedway under torrential conditions.

Although tropical storm Claudette never became a hurricane, it produced more rainfall and flooding than many hurricanes that have occurred over the years.

Roof leaks cannot be ignored for very long without some significant consequences because the roof protects every other component of a home or building.

Gaining 75 pounds on Kentucky blue grass since Apr.2, Kentucky Bear, third in the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes, takes on Big Brown in the May 17 Preakness.

This is the time of year when many people bring their houseplants outdoors. They appreciate the vacation, but here's what you need to know before they go!

A look at a few bog plants designed for water gardens or just plants for a bog garden.

With its size, wide variety of regions and weather patterns, Canada comes with several emergency risks. What natural disasters are specific to which regions, and how can

Boaters can quickly get into trouble when an onboard GPS navigation system fails and there isn't a dependable backup readily available.

Early and maincrop varieties of peas sown in the ground face five common pests and disease in the kitchen garden as the plants try to grow to maturity.

Grazing rabbits cause damage to tender shoots in the spring garden, and they damage tree bark and shrubs in the winter. Control rabbits without toxic chemicals.

Two bills in the Congress aim to protect swimmers' health by requiring timely notification of unsafe pollution levels at U.S. beaches and sewage overflows into waterways.

The history and folklore surrounding the Santa Rosa Storm of Argentina are charming. The storm appears every year, just as the legend has it.

Prepare soil using the intense heat from the sun to "cook" garden pests and diseases to death. It is an effective, organic alternative to pesticides and fungicides.

Successive sowing of garden peas sugarsnap and mangetout will produce a constant supply of peas until early summer. Here's a guide to sowing peas in early spring.

Thanksgiving Day means we eat too much, spend time with extended family, and go home feeling warm and satisfied. Here are some activities that you can do this holiday.

Boots add warmth and style to fall and winter outfits.

Unmanned aircraft systems offer scientific researchers a new way to gather important data that does not put aircraft crews at risk

Nigel Mansell clinched the F1 title as early as the Hunagarian GP, while Michael Schumacher scored his maiden victory at Spa.

Lewis Hamilton leads the Formula 1 World Championship but rival Felipe Massa will be racing on home soil at the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Situated in a valley at the confluence of two rivers, Cumberland, Maryland, has had more than its share of floods.

Dense woods, mountains, lakes, rias and historical sites are all closely packed into Galicia's north eastern unique nature reserve.

This easy walk from Frigiliana down the Higueron and Chillar River valleys is a gentle introduction to walking in the glorious scenery of the Sierra Almijara in Andalucia

The aloha spirit is a little tarnished, but Hawaii still contains some of our best wilderness. Canyoning is relatively new there, and Maui is a good place to start.