Tsunami news for Richmond, Australia

Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004 Southern Baptists begin relief efforts in ... 30 Dec 2004
Send gifts designated "Asia Earthquake Disaster Relief" to the International Mission Board, PO Box 6767, Richmond, Va., 23230. To ... Raleigh Biblical Recorder,

Asian quake ... 50 Britons 30 Dec 2004
...in the devastating Asian tsunamis which followed a massive undersea earthquake. ... Honeymooners Christopher and Gaynor Mullen, from Richmond, Surrey, have not ... ITV.com,

VITAL SIGNS 30 Dec 2004
...those who survived the giant waves caused by an undersea earthquake were injured ... services giant Allianz (AZ: news, chart, profile), based in Richmond, Va., not ... CBS MarketWatch

Virginia family waited for news about sons in Iraq and Asia Dec 28, 2004
David Overstreet, a retired community college professor, said from the couple's home in Highland Springs near Richmond. Next came Sunday's earthquake and tidal ... Hampton Roads Daily Press,

Former local man was in Thailand when tsunami hit Dec 28, 2004
Brian Richmond, a 1974 graduate of Burris Laboratory School, had just arrived in Thailand to visit a friend days before a mid-ocean earthquake sent lethal ... Muncie Star Press,

BC scientists are taking notes Dec 29, 2004
...of Vancouver causing waves that would impact places like Richmond," Ron Martin ... and scientists are learning from Sunday's devastating earthquake and resulting ... Edmonton Sun,

Aussies among quake ... Painful search for missing as tsunami ... Dec 27, 2004
Air Commodore Glen Steed, of Richmond RAAF Base, said each Hercules would carry a ... felt in the area west of Sumatra where Sunday's earthquake, which registered ... The Canberra Times,

Local outpouring of help rivals post-9/11 days Dec 29, 2004
I've braced my staff for another huge onslaught of giving," said Cindy Richmond, chief operating officer of the Mid-Michigan Chapter of the American Red Cross. ... Lansing State Journal,

Australia to send two more aircraft Dec 27, 2004
...relief effort in Indonesia after yesterday's catastrophic earthquake and tsunamis. ... two Hercules carrying supplies and medical teams departed Richmond RAAF Base ... NEWS.com.au,

AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE ASSISTANCE TO TSUNAMI Dec 26, 2004
...of the Australian Defence Force in response to the devastating earthquake off the ... are currently being prepared for departure from RAAF Richmond this afternoon ... Scoop.co.nz (press release),

Russell 2000 sets new high, consumer confidence helps Dec 28, 2004
...high. Stocks recovered from Monday's dip, when investors worried about the economic impact of the Asian earthquake disaster. "The ... Richmond Times Dispatch,

Global relief effort gets underway Dec 26, 2004
A GLOBAL relief effort is underway after the world's worst earthquake in 40 years ... were due to leave the Royal Australian Air Force base at Richmond in outer ... NEWS.com.au,

Disaster divides parents, children Dec 28, 2004
...his own is not among the more than 1,500 people ... when a tsunami overwhelmed this tropical paradise Sunday, pushed by an undersea earthquake hundreds of ... Richmond Times Dispatch,

Island Sri Lankan community mounting food, clothing drive Dec 27, 2004
...for food, water and clothing after tidal waves triggered by an earthquake off Indonesia ... leader of the Staten Island Buddhist Vihara in Port Richmond, was on ... Staten Island Advance,

Va. family gets good news Dec 28, 2004
BY JOHN YELLIG. An Albemarle County family learned by e-mail that one of its members survived the Asian earthquake and tsunami catastrophe. ... Richmond Times Dispatch,

Weather, Asian operations spur oil price drop Dec 27, 2004
Traders brushed off any impact from the massive earthquake off the coast of Indone- sia, where the government oil company and Exxon Mobil Corp., which produces ... Richmond Times Dispatch,

US Stocks Gain, Led by Retailers on Oil Slide, Sales Figures Dec 27, 2004
...at Trusco Capital Management, which oversees $65 billion in Richmond, Virginia ... and insurance shares declined after the world's most powerful earthquake in more ... Bloomberg

PM offers sympathy, aid to tsunami victims Dec 26, 2004
A powerful earthquake off Indonesia triggered giant tidal waves that have slammed into ... An RAAF Hercules aircraft will leave Richmond Air Base, near Sydney, for ... ABC Online,

Five Australians feared dead: Howard Dec 26, 2004
At least 12,600 people were ... after yesterday's undersea earthquake triggered a ... ready to leave the Royal Australian Air Force base at Richmond in Sydney's ... Sydney Morning Herald (subscription),

Five Australians still missing:PM Dec 26, 2004
At least 12,600 people were ... after Sunday's undersea earthquake triggered a series ... to leave the Royal Australian Air Force base at Richmond in Sydney's ... Sydney Morning Herald (subscription),

3 Canadians dead, 18 listed as missing Dec 27, 2004
...survived the waves that appear to have swept away Ms. Wong, 25, of Richmond, BC. ... On Sunday, the day of the massive earthquake that led to the killer waves, Mr ... The Globe and Mail (subscription),

Aid groups fear disease will lift toll Dec 27, 2004
..."There hasn't been an earthquake of this ... Two Royal Australian Air Force C130 Hercules aircraft carrying urgent supplies left Richmond airbase in NSW yesterday ... Brisbane Courier Mail,

No escape Dec 27, 2004
The waves were triggered by an underwater earthquake measuring 9 on the Richter scale ... Two C-130 Hercules left RAAF Richmond late yesterday with medical supplies ... Daily Telegraph,

USAID Gives $20 Million to Help Asia's Tsunami Recovery Efforts Dec 28, 2004
...the US Agency for International Development (USAID) has been added to the $15 million President Bush already authorized to help the earthquake/tsunami victims ... Cybercast News Service,

BC families, friends wait for word Dec 28, 2004
...the country waited by the phone for word from relatives in the wake of the magnitude-9 earthquake. Among the missing is Rubina Carmen Wong, 25, of Richmond. ... Vancouver Sun,

Scores of children perished Dec 27, 2004
..."The power of this earthquake, and its huge geographical reach, are just staggering," said Carol Bellamy, executive director of UNICEF. ... Richmond Times Dispatch,

Mountains of trash Dec 19, 2004
...because Bay Cities Refuse Service, which provides service, is based in Richmond. ... without increasing the risk of collapse during a massive earthquake or water ... Marin Independent-Journal,

Effect of big news is hard to discern in light trading Dec 27, 2004
NEW YORK Concerns over the economic impact of the Asian earthquake disasters pushed stocks lower yesterday, putting Wall Street's recent rally on hold despite ... Richmond Times Dispatch,

Quake affects athletes in Southern Asia Dec 27, 2004
Stenmark was among a number of athletes and sports figures on vacation in Southern Asia when earthquake-driven tidal waves swept the region. ... Richmond Times Dispatch,

New Year's Eve in the Bay Area OUT & ABOUT Dec 24, 2004
Paramount Theatre -- Black Comedy Explosion, 11:30 pm Performances by Earthquake, Sheryl Underwood and Paul Mooney. ... $25. 105 Park Place, Point Richmond. ... Contra Costa Times (subscription),

Northside disturbances continue, reports of booms in Manchester ... Dec 3, 2004
Richmond.com received information from a Manchester resident that the region just ... says the booms actually shake her home, much like last December's earthquake. ... Richmond.com,

Oakland takes dim view of bid to rename Bay Bridge Dec 15, 2004
...to Brooklyn, the Chesapeake Bay bridge crosses Chesapeake Bay, and the Richmond-San Rafael ... said it is more important to get the new earthquake-proof eastern ... San Francisco Chronicle,

Canada NewsWire summary of releases for Evening, Monday, December ... Dec 20, 2004
...to be Heard (a-gc-House-Hearings) C7189 - TORONTO : Bam Earthquake - One Year ... Corp - Exploration update (Cantex-Mine-update) C6984 - RICHMOND, BC : Empower ... CNW Telbec (Communiqués de presse),

Bay Bridge milestones Dec 5, 2004
...$1.285 billion new span and retrofits of the Benicia, Carquinez and Richmond-San Rafael ... to last more than 100 years and withstand a credible earthquake on both ... Contra Costa Times (subscription),

Span of Attention Nov 28, 2004
...impact when a section of it fell down in the Loma Prieta earthquake," said Dennis ... Bay Bridge, 20 on the Benicia Bridge and 10 to 15 on the Richmond-San Rafael ... Alameda Times-Star,

BRIDGE ESTIMATES: A MOVING TARGET Dec 5, 2004
Since the Loma Prieta earthquake brought down a portion of the span in 1989 ... The Richmond-San Rafael Bridge is $250 million over its previous retrofit estimates. ... Contra Costa Times (subscription),

Robotic ROSA probes deep inside Surry Nuclear Power Station Dec 11, 2004
...other nuclear units at the North Anna station north of Richmond are among ... or blocked pipes, damaged turbines, water leaks, fires and even earthquake concerns. ... WVEC.com (subscription),

Nature's fury here won't include any eruption soon Dec 1, 2004
BY KRISTINE A. KELLY. We've had hurricanes, tornadoes, even a minor earthquake. But Virginia residents will be happy to know there ... Richmond Times Dispatch,

Oops! Caltrans whiffs on another bridge project cost Dec 9, 2004
Then emergency repairs to gaping holes in the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge contributed to ... bridges needed a seismic retrofit, in light of new earthquake knowledge ... Tri-Valley Herald,

San Quentin teeters between renovation, razing Dec 12, 2004
To the south, waves lap gently against a pristine shore, and the Richmond-San Rafael bridge vanishes in a soft ... "If that wall came down in an earthquake, I don ... Contra Costa Times (subscription),

NEWS BRIEFS Shop to support leukemia ... Dec 3, 2004
...single-family homes, making them more resistant to earthquake damage. ... turkeys this year to various charity organizations throughout Oakland, Richmond and San ... Montclarion,

Economic impact of construction felt across state Dec 5, 2004
17, 1989, when the Loma Prieta earthquake rocked the San Francisco-Oakland Bay ... west span and the Benicia-Martinez, Carquinez, Golden Gate, Richmond-San Rafael ... TheReporter.com,

Weak quake registered 2.2 on scale Dec 3, 2004
The weak earthquake that rattled some Louisa and Goochland residents Thursday night registered about 2.2 magnitude. The microquake's ... Richmond Times Dispatch,

Minor quake in central Va. Dec 3, 2004
A minor earthquake with a preliminary 2.2 magnitude was reported Thursday night in central Virginia, according to the US Geological Survey in Golden, Colo. ... Richmond Times Dispatch,