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  1. The WilliesTV Lacks the Human TouchRead the original story

    33 min ago | American Reporter

    ... 9 A.M. the next morning). Now let's go to CNN. Let's pick the story on yesterday's huge 8.0 earthquake in American Samoa. In very light blue type so faded and so small I can't read it, there is brief note at the end of the CNN-originated story that ...

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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News, Web Design, Arts

  2. CUC should be - depoliticized'Read the original story

    3 hrs ago | Marianas Variety

    ... arrangement to take over the functions of the board," said Malae, who helped solve the power crisis in American Samoa. He said the CPUC acts like a judge to settle a dispute about the utilities corporation unlikeA a board whose members may be ...

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  3. What is ASVOAD and why is it important to know about them?Read the original story

    6 hrs ago | Samoa News

    After a period of inactivity, the local American Samoa Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster reconstituted immediately to foster necessary services to the people affected by the tsunami-earthquake disaster of 29 September.

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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News, Tsunami, Asian Tsunami Disaster, Non-Profit, FEMA, US News, Religion, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormonism)

  4. Calif based institute and emergency agency release tsunami reportRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | Samoa News

    Another report citing public education and awareness in American Samoa helped saved lives during the Sept.

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    Related Topix: Tsunami, Natural Disasters, Oceania, World News, Asian Tsunami Disaster, California, California Government

  5. Fema Update: More than $20 mil in federal disaster aid approvedRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | Samoa News

    More than $20 million in federal disaster aid has been approved for families and businesses in American Samoa affected by the Sept.

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    Related Topix: FEMA, US News, Oceania, World News

  6. Faoa's defense asks feds to leave ASG oath of office out of caseRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | Samoa News

    ... prosecutors "declined" to agree to the defense's request not to offer evidence and argument regarding the American Samoa Oath of office in light of a recent decision by U.S. District Court Judge A. Ellis in a similar case. In its introductory ...

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    Related Topix: Prison, Oceania, World News

  7. House hearing on siren warning system pooh-poohs experts' opinionRead the original story w/Photo

    6 hrs ago | Samoa News

    ... Warning Center (PTWC) in Honolulu occurred as the first signs of the tsunami were already occurring in American Samoa." While 34 lives were claimed by the tsunami, "many lives were spared because of the ongoing efforts to educate and train people of ...

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    Related Topix: Tsunami, Natural Disasters, Oceania, World News

  8. "Sound of Hope" Project showcases local artistsRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | Samoa News

    ... Whitcombe along with his whitcombemedia production team produced what would be the first of it's kind here in American Samoa. A project that would focus on the young people to inspire them to go the extra mile and strive to achieve their goals and ...

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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News, Tsunami, Asian Tsunami Disaster

  9. |Bulletin BoardRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | Samoa News

    ... for more info. FAASAO/MARIST PTA MEETING: [09 Dec] Thur. Dec 10th 6pm school auditorium. Pls attend. Miss American Samoa, a Heart of Gold: [06 Dec] I wish to express my sincere gratitude to Miss American Samoa, Lorisa Matautia for putting on such a ...

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    Related Topix: Standardized Testing, Education, Oceania, World News, Bel Air, MD

  10. Tsunami presentation todayRead the original story

    Yesterday | Guam Pacific Daily News

    The tsunami that devastated American Samoa in September raised two questions: Could it happen here, and would Guam be ready? According to several geophysicists in Guam and Hawaii, the answer to the first question is easy.

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    Related Topix: Tsunami, Natural Disasters, World News, Agana, Guam, Guam, Guam, Guam

  11. Sashimi shortage appears unlikelyRead the original story

    Yesterday | The Honolulu Advertiser

    ... said, because bigeye tuna is over-fished globally. The catch restrictions will not affect fisheries in American Samoa, Guam or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Although fishing for tuna may stop just short of New Year's Day, ...

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    Related Topix: Life, Holidays, New Year's Day/Eve, Oceania, Northern Mariana Islands, Honolulu, HI

  12. U.S. EPA report gives American Samoa an A+ on toxic reportRead the original story

    Yesterday | Samoa News

    One facility in American Samoa reported a total of 5.66 pounds of toxic chemicals released into the air in 2008, according to new data released today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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    Related Topix: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Oceania, World News

  13. Once it's gone, it's gone ... conserving American Samoa's natural resourcesRead the original story w/Photo

    Yesterday | Samoa News

    ... steep slopes where he grows his taro. [Courtesy Photo- USDA-NRCS] Over $300,000 was obligated to farmers in American Samoa in FY 2009 through a program called the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) . This program is administered in the ...

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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News, US News, United States Department of Agriculture, Agriculture, Science

  14. Community BriefsRead the original story

    Yesterday | Samoa News

    ... in Nu'uuli. The family's annual show this year had in mind the goal to make Christmas a happy one for American Samoa following the September disasters. Those who attended the official opening were also treated to cake and ice cream. The show was ...

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  15. Five local reservists volunteer for deployment as Army Reserve welcomes 20 homeRead the original story w/Photo

    Yesterday | Samoa News

    ... Capt. Brian Melanephy, spokesperson for the Army Reserve in Honolulu told Samoa News yesterday that the five American Samoa-based soldiers from the 411th Engineering Battalion volunteered to deploy with the Hawai'i Army National Guard. "It is not ...

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    Related Topix: US Military, Schofield Barracks, US Army, World News, Asia, Afghanistan, Oceania, US National Guard, Schofield Barracks, HI

  16. Samoa News|CJ denies motion to quash High Court subpoenas; press later barred from High Court special proceedingsRead the original story w/Photo

    Yesterday | Samoa News

    High Court of American Samoa[SN file photo] In the second "special proceedings" hearing on the status of repairs for the court building affected by the Sept.

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    Related Topix: Tsunami, Asian Tsunami Disaster

  17. Samoan MP in outburst balls upRead the original story w/Photo

    Yesterday | Australian Broadcasting Corporation

    ... sq km Language: Samoan, English History: became independent from NZ in 1963 Formerly known as Western Samoa American Samoa Population: 65,000 Area: 199 sq km Language: English, Samoan History: Territory of the United States Tonga Population: 104,000 ...

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  18. FEMA Update: American Samoa Earthquake, Tsunami And FloodingRead the original story

    Yesterday | Federal Emergency Management Agency

    Pago Pago, AS -- FEMA and its federal partners continue to work closely with the American Samoa Government to assist in the recovery efforts in the aftermath of the Sept.

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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News, Tsunami, Asian Tsunami Disaster

  19. Approves Western and Central Pacific Bigeye Tuna Catch LimitRead the original story w/Photo

    Wednesday | NOAA

    ... remainder of the year, with limited exceptions. The catch limit will not apply to the longline fisheries of American Samoa, Guam or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Members of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission, ...

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  20. Tuesday Dec 8Read the original story

    Tuesday Dec 8 | Samoa News

    As American Samoa celebrates the upcoming holiday season, Gov. Togiola Tulafono urges local residents to stay away from drinking and driving pointing out that more than 30 related driving under the influence crashes were recorded last year.

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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News, Drugs, Steamboat Springs, CO, Tsunami, Natural Disasters