Amidst heavy rains accompanied by hurricane-force winds in excess of 120 mph ( 190 km / h ) at initial landfall ( with a Category 5 storm surge ), the levees failed and broke.

Amidst an ordinary tour for VIPs at the U. S. headquarters of the Strategic Air Command ( SAC ) in Omaha, Nebraska, an alert is initiated when SAC radar indicates an intrusion into American airspace of an unidentified flying object.

Amidst the tragic, and sometimes fatal, violence directed at early trade unionists, Jones uttered words still invoked by union supporters more than a century later: " Pray for the dead and fight like hell for the living.

Amidst the gas crisis of early 2009, discussions started of a new liquified natural gas terminal on, possibly on the northwestern shore of Lake Varna at Ezerovo.

Amidst the internal turmoil, " Don't Look Back into the Sun " was released on 18 August and charted at No. 11, the highest position they had managed at that point.

Amidst what would seem a generally inhospitable area due to the lack of food and water sources several artifacts have been located at the site from far away locations, implying that Wupatki was involved in trade.

Amidst rumours of an attack against the town being imminent and failure evident, White ordered the column to retreat at noon.

Amidst the chaos, Tyler makes a quick getaway, but before giving chase, Chucky tosses a live grenade at the quarreling cadets.

Amidst maintaining political stability, Premier Zhu Rongji kept things on track in the difficult years of the late 1990s, maintaining mainland China's averaged growth at 9. 7 % a year over the two decades to 2000.

Amidst the best offensive season of his career, McDonald scored a hat trick against Pittsburgh to give him 47 goals at the mid-season break for the 1983 All-Star Game, a total that tied his career high.

Amidst great fanfare that included making the cover of TIME, in 1930 the 17th Earl visited Louisville, Kentucky with Joseph E. Widener where he was the honoured guest of Churchill Downs president Col. Matt Winn at the 56th running of the Kentucky Derby.

Amidst talk of the government falling, Rawlinson wrote toGwynne ( 14 February 1918 ) that the best solution was to give Robertson a powerful role at Versailles and have Wilson as a weak CIGS in London “ where he will not be able to do much mischief-especially if Squiff replaced LG as PM ”.

Amidst the protests of the other Knights ( who are suspicious of his station ), and of Guinevere ( who struggles with her feelings for him ), Lancelot accepts and takes Malagant's place at the Table, saying he has found something to care about.

Amidst the landslide Labor victory at the 2002 state election, Hilton defeated strong favourite and incumbent South Western Province Liberal MLC Cameron Boardman on preferences.

Amidst all the dark clouds however, a sunny day arrived at the 1989 French Grand Prix.

Amidst Gilberto's frustration at Arsenal, he targeted playing in Brazil's Olympic bid in Beijing during August 2008 ; a competition which he had never played in.

Amidst speculation that automakers will shift production away from Japan, Ghosn has remained committed to building at least 1 million of Nissan's cars and trucks in Japan annually.

Amidst tears, Jack looks up at Miss Crabtree and tells her " gee, you're pretty, Miss Crabtree.

Amidst the gathering protests, Imus delivered a second, lengthier apology at the beginning of the Imus in the Morning program on Monday, April 9 and offered to meet with the Rutgers team to apologize personally.

Amidst the fighting on the night of 25 December the Seaforth's quartermaster arranged a Christmas dinner for the soldiers at the front.

Amidst changes in the economy regarding the job market in 2009-10, many New Jersey schools saw an increase in enrollment, Hudson County Community College had one of the largest in the state, at 11 %.

Amidst intrigue in the Afghan court, and political and civil unrest in India, he sought to divert attention from the internal divisions of Afghanistan and unite all faction behind him by attacking the British.

Amidst the rumors of right-wing intrigue and / or coups by the Bonapartists or Bourbons in 1874, the National Assembly set about drawing up a new constitution that would be acceptable to all parties.

Amidst some controversy, all were demolished between 1965 and 1969.

Amidst all the chaos, Hubert tries to convince Olivia to come away with him and be his wife, but she refuses.

Amidst all the victories in 2006, International had a bad start to the 2007 season.

Amidst all of the work generated by these publishing enterprises, Boydell still found time to be alderman of Cheap ward in 1782, master of the Stationers ' Company in 1783, sheriff of London in 1785, and Lord Mayor of London in 1790.

Amidst all the conflict and contradiction, the Beats were seeking out a way to navigate through the world.

Amidst all of this, Luke declares that the Jedi shouldn't be the police force of the galaxy like it once was, and that the Order should allow individuals to find their own way in serving the galaxy, and, more importantly, themselves and the Force.

Amidst all these perplexities Bernstorff proved himself a consummate statesman.

Amidst the chaos, Tairrie found her main song-writing partner and guitarist in Melanie Makaiwi, of the partnership and friendship that formed between the pair Tairrie said: “ I probably enjoyed doing the stuff with Mel most of all.

Amidst all the celebrations, Jack Brabham was crowned champion.

Amidst all this, Fisichella's car caught fire in the pit lane, adding to the confusion.

Amidst all the romance talk, Stern and Milligan were cut that night.

Amidst all the doting over and pampering Kali grows up to be a spoiled brat.

Amidst the greatest obstacles of death and evil he is without the slightest care for his own welfare, his conspicuous and uncommon gallantry, intrepidity, and wrath is legendary among the gods, and therefore he easily and quickly vanquishes all who oppose him!

" Amidst this premise, he has made the following quote: Man is born to die, his work short lived ; buildings crumble, monuments decay, wealth vanishes, but Katahdin, in all it's glory, shall forever remain the mountain of the people of Maine.

Amidst speculation that Rangers were interested in signing Thompson, talks resumed in mid-November, only for the move to Rangers to all but be confirmed before the end of the month.

Amidst all this devastation is Hector, a Devil Forgemaster who had formerly worked under the employ of Dracula but betrayed him sometime during the events of Castlevania III.

Amidst all this, Snake Eyes and Kamakura traveled to Asia to assist sword-brother Storm Shadow in finding his apprentice, who had been kidnapped by the Red Ninjas.

Amidst all these developments, Bavinck stayed put and pursued his class lectures, research, writing, and publication-making his distinctive mark as an orthodox Calvinist theologian and churchman.

" He wrote " Amidst Homer's accidental acceptance as a producer of rage-filled outsider art, the episode concocts a knowing satire – but also warm appreciation – of modern art ," and added that it " includes one of the show's best cameos of all time: a kleptomaniacal Jasper Johns.

Amidst the wars, the conflicts and humanitarian relief efforts, the installation has continuously worked to establish direct and fast moving supply lines to support American armed forces in all parts of the world.

Amidst all the turmoil, the band released the Chopped and screwed version of Haunted Cities on November 1, 2005.