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• Gustav hits Cayman Islands
The hurricane center said top winds were to near 80 mph. "Gustav could become a major hurricane near the time it crosses western Cuba," the hurricane center said.
• Calif. farmers use guns, poison to protect crops
I think there’s a little brinksmanship going on,” said Hank Giclas of Western Growers, who was part of the committee who wrote the standards.
• New Orleans: Evacuate, or face Gustav alone
Gustav strengthened into a hurricane Friday and appeared to stay on track to hit the Cayman Islands, then western Cuba before moving into the warm waters of the Gulf bound for the U.S. coastline early next week.
• Doorstep astronomy: Venus shines bright
Currently, the planet Venus is visible, albeit very low in the western evening sky right after sundown. Those with obstructions such as trees or buildings toward the west may not be able to see Venus yet, thanks to its low altitude. But this current ...
• Gas prices edge up before Labor Day weekend
Forecasters said Gustav might slip between Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and the western tip of Cuba on Sunday, then march toward a Tuesday collision with the U.S.