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Diversion
Diversion: - 1. Use of part of a stream flow as water supply. 2. A channel with a supporting ridge on the lower side constructed across a slope to divert water at a non-erosive velocity to sites where it can be used and disposed of. [Environmental Protection Agency] News archive for Diversion:: |
Nation Multimedia,By Sopon Onkgara ONE can wonder why Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej chooses to act and speak in a foolish manner at times, throwing tantrums without
Thailand's River Diversion Plans for Whose Benefit? - 04 Aug 2008
The Irrawaddy News Magazine,At least eight water diversion projects are planned, not including the Prime Minister’s ambitious scheme to divert water from the Mekong River to help
Tamsyn Parker: Mortgage trust moves do make sense - 04 Aug 2008
New Zealand Herald,The mortgage diversion function was supposed to kick in by July 1 - KiwiSaver's first anniversary - but complications around an unwieldy clause in the
Body of E. Idaho drowning victim found in river - 04 Aug 2008
Fox 12 Boise,Authorities say the raft in which Hess and his 17-year-old daughter were riding on July 27 capsized after passing over the diversion dam.
McConnell says Stevens' legal troubles won't harm GOP - 04 Aug 2008
Politicker KY,He was asked by one reporter if this was a diversion from other issues on which Republicans may be more vulernable, such as the conflicts in Iraq and
The Black Kids Teach You How To Sneak Into A Summer Festival - 04 Aug 2008
MTV.com...oh, thousands of Rage Against The Machine fans last night), it was an intricately choreographed routine they dubbed “the double diversion.
River Watcher - 04 Aug 2008
Mercury-Register,A new housing track loomed above on the hilltop, and the Fish Barrier Falls complex was downstream while the Diversion Dam was upstream.
Diversions made our walk a nightmare - 04 Aug 2008
The Star,However, one of the builders kindly told us there was a diversion, though we would have to walk around the building at the side of the walk and carry on the
Bus services affected by Trafford road closure - 04 Aug 2008
GMPTE,Bus users in Sale are being warned of a diversion due to the closure of Woodhouse Lane. GMPTE is advising passengers that Woodhouse Lane will be closed from
Budget increased for Versailles extension project - 04 Aug 2008
Alexandria Town Talk,The crossing was slated for construction in another phase of the project, but engineers said the diversion canal's low stage has made it ideal for the
Mailbox for Aug. 4 - 04 Aug 2008
Greeley Tribune,I am writing in response to the July 17 commentary by Kate Power on the proposed damming and diversion projects to the Poudre River. I am not a geologist,
Haruna: EFCC Picks Adamawa House Minority Leader - 04 Aug 2008
This Day,Former Adamawa State Governor, Boni Haruna, who was arrested last Thursday night over allegations of corruption and diversion of public funds while at the
Fur seal picks Rapaura pond for B&B - 04 Aug 2008
Marlborough Express,The seal probably used the Wairau River or the Diversion to leave the coast, reached Spring Creek then paddled up Giffords Creek to reach the Crawfords'
Mayor faces flak for giving nod to diversion of sewer - Aug 2, 2008
Expressindia.com,Ludhiana, August 02 City Mayor Hakam Singh Giaspura seems to be in the soup over claims that a few factory owners in his ward shifted the sewer overflow to
Friday Diversion: A Magic Pill For Working Parents? - Aug 1, 2008
Wall Street Journal Blogs,Sometimes I wish I had a pill that would just fix everything. A little tablet of Energy-to-Do-the-Laundry. Or a time-release capsule of
Pampanga traders bare diversion of rice - Aug 1, 2008
Inquirer.net,Ruben Miranda, president of the PRRA, denied the allegation that he and Rico Cunanan, secretary of the PRRA, are behind the supposed hoarding and diversion
Nob Hill traffic diversion gets test run - Aug 2, 2008
KOB.com,Will closing off Central help or hurt Nob Hill business? Officials expect to get an idea Sunday Shoppers can stroll through Nob Hill without worrying about
FG to Check Diversion of Public Funds - Jul 29, 2008
This Day,The Federal Government yesterday said it is committed to eliminating diversion of public funds through questionable contract procedures.
Senate OKs compact on Great Lakes use - Aug 1, 2008
Detroit Free Press,...between the Great Lakes states -- including Michigan -- which would put into place rules to block any major diversion of water from the Great Lakes.
Many lament loss of diversion center - Jul 31, 2008
Gainesville Times,By Stephen Gurr Georgia’s prison chief said Thursday that a 100-bed diversion center scheduled for closure Oct. 1 will be converted into a center where
Korean diversion - Jul 30, 2008
Bangkok Post,From a young age Korean children are required to learn three things: be grateful to parents, love their country and protect nature, which they memorise by
Janesville's juvenile diversion group well underway - Aug 1, 2008
Janesville Gazette,Six kids are enrolled in the Wednesday morning detention diversion session at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 54 S. Jackson St., Janesville.
HGVs mean a longer diversion - Aug 1, 2008
Hereford Times,By Mark Bowen » A LONG diversion is in place because HGVs are unable to use a shorter alternative. The diversion, to avoid work at Sutton bridge,
Amusing the kids when the flight is delayed - Aug 2, 2008
Fort Worth Star Telegram,But Cheapflights.com has compiled the "Kids’ Airport Diversion Guide," which lists play areas and on-site aviation museums to keep your children occupied
County fair offers weekend diversion - Aug 1, 2008
The Olympian,When: 10 am to 10 pm today and Saturday, and 10 am to 8 pm Sunday. Some animal exhibits and activities, such as Saturday's pancake breakfast,
Battle Creek improvements to aid fish - Aug 3, 2008
Record-Searchlight,This will include installing fish screens and ladders at the North Battle Creek Feeder and Eagle Canyon Diversion Dams, removing Wildcat Diversion Dam and
The Friday diversion: tell us about your favourite wine shop and ... - Aug 1, 2008
CityWire.co.uk,By Richard Lander | 11:24:47 | 01 August 2008 To mark the end of the week and the beginning of August, let’s focus today on matters a little more diverting
Duval health department gets emergency room diversion grant - Jul 24, 2008
Bizjournals.com,The Duval County Health Department will use a three-year grant from the Florida Department of Health to fund an Emergency Room Diversion initiative for
Fuel fury forced by diversion - Jul 31, 2008
The Sun,VILLAGERS face massive petrol bills to avoid roadworks that will force them to drive an extra TEN MILES per day, it was revealed yesterday.
Doctors plead guilty to unlawful diversion of controlled substances - Jul 31, 2008
KNDO/KNDU,...(AP) - In separate cases, a physician and dentist have pleaded guilty in federal court in Seattle to unlawful diversion of controlled substances.
Motorists Groan as 3rd Mainland Bridge is Shut - Aug 2, 2008
This Day,At the Ebute-Metta diversion of the bridge, the Controller of Works for South West in the Federal Ministry of Transportation, Mr. Tunde Ekunsimi,
Create a decorative diversion with dry creek beds - Aug 1, 2008
Jackson Sun,It was kind of a solution to a water diversion problem, but it also looks good." Jo Carter, a co-owner of Carter's Nursery, Pond & Patio Inc.,
The Sunday shop offers bishops a diversion - Jul 28, 2008
guardian.co.uk,Sunday was a day of rest, so how did bishops spend the Sabbath? By shifting their energies from one institution, the church, to another, Marks & Spencer.
Reports Of Berlin Home Invasions May Have Been Robbery Diversion - Jul 26, 2008
Hartford Courant,By ANDREW PORTER | Courant Staff Writer BERLIN — - A false report of two home invasions Friday afternoon might have been a diversion from an armed bank
Photos Show Bank Robbery During Possible Diversion - Jul 31, 2008
10TV,Police and the FBI said they believe it is possible that the devices were left by the robber as a diversion to attract the attention of law enforcement away
Declaration Signed at Colombia Antidrugs Summit - Aug 3, 2008
istockAnalyst.com,It is important to streng then and update the cooperation mechanisms that already exist to prevent the diversion of internationally controlled precursors
60-mile diversion as landslide shuts A7 - Jul 11, 2008
Times Online,A 60-mile diversion is in place. The road was closed on Thursday afternoon when a section five miles south of Langholm caved in during heavy rain,
Gainesville Diversion Center to close - Jul 31, 2008
Access North Georgia,Now we as taxpayers get to foot the bill for these guys while they're in prison rather than them paying for themselves while in Diversion.
Third Mainland Bridge: Traffic diversion test run holds on Saturday - Jul 24, 2008
The Punch,By Rasheed Bisiriyu and Oyetunji Abioye A trial run of traffic diversion from the Third Mainland Bridge to some other routes in Lagos will be carried out
Five-Day Road Diversion At Jalan Pahang, Beginning Tomorrow - Jul 30, 2008
Bernama,The daily diversion from 11.50pm till 5am was a safety measure to prevent any risk as the work involved construction across Jalan Pahang, according to a
Green Olympics not so green for some - Jul 31, 2008
Radio Australia,Now cutting through the heart of Wei Gong Village is part of a multi-billion dollar water diversion scheme, which officials ordered to be completed in time
A midsummer diversion (or 10) - Jul 31, 2008
Leominster Champion,It's true, school only ended six weeks ago. It's the whines of "I'm bored" and the worn-out rides to the movies and the icecream stand that make it seem
Football proves a popular diversion - Jul 31, 2008
Buckinghamshire Advertiser,A POPULAR five-a-side football competition on Saturday produced lots of fun and helped to bring the community together in Pond Park.
Report: Preventable diversion of small arms fuels crime, insurgency - Jul 14, 2008
Xinhua,UNITED NATIONS, July 14 (Xinhua) -- The diversion of small arms and light weapons is a major source of firearms for criminals and insurgents around the
Diversion of shore protection funds puts state's beaches in peril - Jul 31, 2008
Asbury Park Press,This diversion could hurt critical projects, such as beach replenishment, and put shore communities at greater risk from Atlantic storms.
Spillway diversion could benefit environment - Jul 31, 2008
WWL,The Bonnet Carre Spillway is considered to be the best swamp and wetland area south of Lake Pontchartrain. It’s green, lush and full of life.
Pipe Bombs May Have Been Diversion For Bank Robbery - Jul 30, 2008
10TV,ATHENS, Ohio — Investigators on Wednesday were trying to determine if pipe bombs left outside of two Athens County banks were meant to be a diversion for a
Panel backs highway diversion - Jul 31, 2008
Casper Star-Tribune Online,By JARED MILLER CHEYENNE -- An interim legislative panel is working on a plan to use severance tax revenue to pay for the widening and expansion of some of
Mayor defends railings in diversion road - Jul 29, 2008
Sun.Star,AS REACTION to criticisms over the railings posted along the Benigno Aquino Diversion Road, Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas said Tuesday that the railings
Road closure at busy junction - Aug 2, 2008
Bedford Today,By Sally-Anne Johnson Motorists trying to get on to Gypsy Lane from Airport Way, in Luton, will have to follow a diversion while roadworks lasting at least
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