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Atlantic hurricane activity has increased significantly since 1995 but the underlying causes of this increase remain uncertain. It is widely thought that rising Atlantic sea surface temperatures have had a role but the size of this contribution has remained unclear. Now, scientists at the Benfield UCL Hazard Research Centre have quantified this contribution for the first time. More details (PDF)
VMware has announced major enhancements to the VMware VIP Partner Program, which includes nearly 10,000 partners worldwide. The enhancements, effective immediately, help make it easier for partners to quickly establish or expand their virtualization practices and offer their customers increased value through VMware's virtualization solutions. The enhancements include benefit enhancements for partners participating in the ‘advantage +’ program, additional training options to build their VMware virtualization expertise, and new and improved marketing tools. More details
Floods Recovery Minister John Healey has confirmed nearly £1.6million funding to six authorities across the country, to help get communities back to normal following last summer's floods. These payments are being made under the Bellwin scheme and are as follows:
Gloucestershire Police will receive £955,420
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council will receive £435,721
North Lincolnshire Council will receive £70,082
East Lindsay Council will receive £55,910
Stratford Upon Avon Council will receive £50,342
Worcester City Council will receive £16,181.
FEMA daily SITREP
World weather impacts
Tornados hit US South; snow, freezing rain hit Midwest
Cyclone intensifies off West Australia
•Date: 18th February 2008• Region: Various
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