Michael Moss Take On The East Coast Blizzard
Saturday, January 31, 2009
SWS Phone Cast 1-30-2009 Snow or Ice Mounds.mpg
Marion, IL with plenty of snow from this latest snowstorm too!
backyard wrestling gone wrong
Why oh WHY do this to yourself! Not only could earn you a lifetime trip in the wheelchair, but a quick trip to the GRAVE too!
Friday, January 30, 2009
R.I.P. RCA Dome
As Me and my son Jacob were going to Monster Truck Jam (First time the event has been held in Lucas Oil Stadium), Me And Jacob were paying homage to the old RCA Dome, former home of The Indianapolis Colts. I remember getting saved in that building as well during a Promise Keepers Convention. Also saw two Colts games there and saw Billy Graham in person. This building being a piece of rubble now is bittersweet with the memories that I had there (Also Janelle doing here Jr. Cheer Camp there, April before I met her was in Band Competition numerous times there)
We will miss you.
WCNinterview with danielle swords
William Interviews Danielle Swords, Public Relations Manager For Carowinds Amusement Park: http://www.carowinds.com/
Are You Trucker Steve (Part Two) The
Craven Marcuci interview with Steve Adams aka "Trucker Steve" in Denver, Colorado
Please visit his site for further information:
www.truckersteve.com
Thursday, January 29, 2009
PIC 275 Winter Storm Aftermath Johnson County Indiana
Snow, Snow Everywhere, And Refreezing back especially on the back roads!!
Postmaster General Says That Mail Service Maybe Reduced To 5 Days A Week Only
http://www.comcast.net/articles/finance/20090128/Meltdown.Post.Office/
Tuesday would be a likely day that service would be suspended. This is the sign of the times friends. The Internet has truly rewrote history and how we communicate with each other!
Tuesday would be a likely day that service would be suspended. This is the sign of the times friends. The Internet has truly rewrote history and how we communicate with each other!
Driver almost goes in Ohio River
This is scary and goes to show you how quickly ice can overtake you!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
PIC 274 Winter Storm Over In New Whiteland, Indiana
After a forecast of 5-7 with isolated amounts of 8 inches, I ended up with 9 inches and 1/4 inch ice in the middle of the accumlation!
January 2009 Ice Storm, Norman, Oklahoma
Tornadovideos.net storm chaser John Harris cruises Norman, Oklahoma after a day and a half of freezing rain and sleet paralyze the city. He even manages to get an angle from a famous Norman landmark. Check out TornadoVideos.net for tornado videos, breaking news for extreme weather, and our live GPS tracker.
Indianapolis Ties For 6th Biggest Snowfall In City History With This Storm!!!!!
As of 9:30 AM on the 28th, Indianapolis International Airport has received 12.5 inches of snow since the storm began late Monday.This brings this year's storm into the top 10 largest snow storms on record in the Indianapolis Area.
This ties this for the 6th largest snow total for a storm in Indianapolis.
The last time a bigger snowstorm struck the airport was when12.8 inches fell in January 1996. The Great Blizzard of January 1978 dumped 15.5 inches of snow on the airport. The record snowfall for the Indianapolis area is 16.1 inches set in February 1910.
Looking at the big picture, as of 8 am central and southern Indiana had received from 6 to nearly 13 inches of snow since late Monday. Snowfall totals in southern Indiana were reduced some because 1/4 to 3/4 inch of ice also fell.
This ties this for the 6th largest snow total for a storm in Indianapolis.
The last time a bigger snowstorm struck the airport was when12.8 inches fell in January 1996. The Great Blizzard of January 1978 dumped 15.5 inches of snow on the airport. The record snowfall for the Indianapolis area is 16.1 inches set in February 1910.
Looking at the big picture, as of 8 am central and southern Indiana had received from 6 to nearly 13 inches of snow since late Monday. Snowfall totals in southern Indiana were reduced some because 1/4 to 3/4 inch of ice also fell.
2/16-2/18/1910
16.1
1/25-1/27/1978
15.5
2/27-2/29/1984
13.2
12/19-12/21/1973
13.0
1/2-1/4/1996
12.8
1/12-1/14/1968
12.5
2/24-2/26/1965
12.5
1/26-1/28/2009
12.5
Bilzzard like conditions In Southern IL @4am
Daniel Porter Near Marion, IL at 4AMCST with the heavy, blowing snow!!
Terminator At Six Flags Magic Mountain Photo Update
http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=692289
This ride is coming along very nicely! Magic Mountain was in DIRE need of a new wooden coaster! My wish is that Cedar Point would follow suit!!
This ride is coming along very nicely! Magic Mountain was in DIRE need of a new wooden coaster! My wish is that Cedar Point would follow suit!!
Diamondback At Kings Island Is Complete!!!
http://www.kiextreme.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=368
Let's get this snow and ice outta here so testing can begin!!!!!
Let's get this snow and ice outta here so testing can begin!!!!!
Weather Brains 157 : Ice Is Not Nice
http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=141383&tId=2
If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you!
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This week we return to the mundane world of weather. And you can be sure the word ice will appear a number of times as winter has grabbed hold of a large section of the Central US from North Central Texas to the Ohio Valley.
Other discussions in this weekly podcast include topics like:
Layoffs hit close to home
Twitter discussion
Modern business model for the television business spreading out over many media
An example of how much advertising is decreasing
and more!
And a very special treat - Weather Brains 102!!
Our mail bag has been getting some attention from readers and Kevin.
From The Weather Center:
WeatherBrains 101: How about atmospheric pressure? This week the illustrious professor comes straight out of unemployment to talk about pressure, a topic near and dear to the hearts of all weather enthusiasts.
TWIWH: Bill Murray takes a look at This Week in Weather History with a look at the week of January 27th through February 3rd. This includes a Hawaiian tornado, an eastern cold wave, a tsunami in the UK, and a big ice storm to name just a few of the events.
Listener Surveys: Okay, we continue to drive this topic into the ground, but we really do like to hear from you. Many thanks to everyone who has taken the time to fill out the Listener Survey. The survey takes just a minute or two to complete and provides us with an opportunity to learn where you are and hear your thoughts and comments on the show. Click here to take the survey.
Web Sites from Episode 157:
None this week.
Picks of the Week:
Kevin Selle - Mount Washington Weather
James Spann - iLife ‘09
JB Elliott - Newseum
Brian Peters - link for accessing all NWS office web sites
Join the host, James Spann, along with JB Elliott, Kevin Selle, Dr. Tim Coleman, and Brian Peters as bring together another fascinating netcast about the weather.
We love to hear from you! To leave a recorded message, call 1-888-247-8627. Some calls may be used in future episodes. Also, feel free to post comments to the site and drop us an email at email at (at symbol) weatherbrains dot com.
If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you!
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This week we return to the mundane world of weather. And you can be sure the word ice will appear a number of times as winter has grabbed hold of a large section of the Central US from North Central Texas to the Ohio Valley.
Other discussions in this weekly podcast include topics like:
Layoffs hit close to home
Twitter discussion
Modern business model for the television business spreading out over many media
An example of how much advertising is decreasing
and more!
And a very special treat - Weather Brains 102!!
Our mail bag has been getting some attention from readers and Kevin.
From The Weather Center:
WeatherBrains 101: How about atmospheric pressure? This week the illustrious professor comes straight out of unemployment to talk about pressure, a topic near and dear to the hearts of all weather enthusiasts.
TWIWH: Bill Murray takes a look at This Week in Weather History with a look at the week of January 27th through February 3rd. This includes a Hawaiian tornado, an eastern cold wave, a tsunami in the UK, and a big ice storm to name just a few of the events.
Listener Surveys: Okay, we continue to drive this topic into the ground, but we really do like to hear from you. Many thanks to everyone who has taken the time to fill out the Listener Survey. The survey takes just a minute or two to complete and provides us with an opportunity to learn where you are and hear your thoughts and comments on the show. Click here to take the survey.
Web Sites from Episode 157:
None this week.
Picks of the Week:
Kevin Selle - Mount Washington Weather
James Spann - iLife ‘09
JB Elliott - Newseum
Brian Peters - link for accessing all NWS office web sites
Join the host, James Spann, along with JB Elliott, Kevin Selle, Dr. Tim Coleman, and Brian Peters as bring together another fascinating netcast about the weather.
We love to hear from you! To leave a recorded message, call 1-888-247-8627. Some calls may be used in future episodes. Also, feel free to post comments to the site and drop us an email at email at (at symbol) weatherbrains dot com.
FEN 01-26-09
http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=141382&tId=2
Jan. 26, 2009 - Fran Giroux - Hydrogen Boost - Product available for purchase involves multiple items in a system that is satisfaction guaranteed with typical mileage improvements of 15% to 50%. Fuel pre-heat helps vaporize fuel. Lubricant helps engine efficiency. He is one of the more well-respected players in the hydroxy industry.
Jan. 26, 2009 - Fran Giroux - Hydrogen Boost - Product available for purchase involves multiple items in a system that is satisfaction guaranteed with typical mileage improvements of 15% to 50%. Fuel pre-heat helps vaporize fuel. Lubricant helps engine efficiency. He is one of the more well-respected players in the hydroxy industry.
PIC 273 Winter Storm Warning In Effect Until Noon
Still predicting 5-7 inches with isolated 8 inch amounts in Central Indiana. A little bit more freezing rain is possible with 1/4-1/2 of ice accumulation mixed in with the snow. Warning until Noon Today.
GCC 01-25-09
http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=141381&tId=2
God's vision for the church is to reach the world with the truth that Jesus is the hope, truth and life and that through Him we find salvation. Sometimes reaching the world though causes us to step outside of our own self-interests.
God's vision for the church is to reach the world with the truth that Jesus is the hope, truth and life and that through Him we find salvation. Sometimes reaching the world though causes us to step outside of our own self-interests.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
PIC 272 Winter Storm Warning In Effect Central Indiana
5-7 inches I am predicting with isolated 8 inch amounts possible. Sleet and Freezing Rain may continue to mix through the evening hours.
Indiana Leads The Nation In Accidents From Icy Roads
This is a GRIM stat for Indiana this Winter Season and reminds me that I still have alot of work to do in talking with people around here and the nation about the dangers of ice.
http://icyroadsafety.com/stats.php
From the site about Indiana:
In addition to its significant lead as the most deadly icy road state in the US, Indiana has suffered both the worst single accident (4 fatalities) and the highest single-day icy road death toll (7 on December 26) in the country.
WCN012709 3pm storm update
Winter Storm/Ice Storm Continues. Some Fatalities Reported In Association With This Storm System!
Change Over To All Digital Spectrum, DELAYED!
I seen this coming. In fact, I still think to this day that the Feb deadline was a ploy to get people to buy the "coupons" and/or new HD TVs. Our governement does whatever they can to keep getting the money to bailout the big boys from us little people!!
http://www.comcast.net/articles/news-general/20090127/Digital.Transition.Delay/
http://www.comcast.net/articles/news-general/20090127/Digital.Transition.Delay/
Monday, January 26, 2009
Fatal Accident At A Monster Truck Show
Being me and my son, Jacob went to the Monster Truck Jam At Lucas Oil Stadium this Saturday, this story hits home to me:
http://www.comcast.net/data/fan/html/popup.html?v=1013190521
http://www.comcast.net/data/fan/html/popup.html?v=1013190521
Kid gets pissed off because he fails Jordan on Expert
People REALLY need to get their priorities straight! The way he drove off, made me wonder how safe other were on the road while he was there at the same time!!
Winter Storm Watch To Go In effect here locally
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN 1046 AM EST MON JAN 26 2009 INZ045>049-051>057-060>065-067>072-270000- /O.CON.KIND.WS.A.0001.090127T0000Z-090128T1200Z/ PUTNAM-HENDRICKS-MARION-HANCOCK-HENRY-VIGO-CLAY-OWEN-MORGAN- JOHNSON-SHELBY-RUSH-SULLIVAN-GREENE-MONROE-BROWN-BARTHOLOMEW- DECATUR-KNOX-DAVIESS-MARTIN-LAWRENCE-JACKSON-JENNINGS- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...INDIANAPOLIS...TERRE HAUTE... SHELBYVILLE...BLOOMINGTON...COLUMBUS...VINCENNES...BEDFORD... SEYMOUR 1046 AM EST MON JAN 26 2009 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... A WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING. A PROLONGED PERIOD OF WINTRY WEATHER IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP AS A COUPLE OF WEATHER DISTURBANCES MOVE ACROSS THE AREA. ONE DISTURBANCE WILL BRING SNOW TO THE AREA TONIGHT...AND A SECOND STRONGER ONE WILL BRING MORE SNOW TUESDAY AFTERNOON INTO EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING. THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR UP TO 6 INCHES OF TOTAL SNOWFALL BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. SOME SLEET MAY MIX IN WITH THE SNOW ACROSS AREAS MAINLY SOUTH OF A SULLIVAN TO BLOOMINGTON TO GREENSBURG LINE. THERE IS STILL SOME UNCERTAINTY WITH THE EXACT TRACK OF THIS SYSTEM AND THE AMOUNT OF SNOW EXPECTED WITH IT. STAY TUNED FOR THE LATEST FORECASTS FOR THIS DEVELOPING SITUATION. A WINTER STORM WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT SNOW...SLEET...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS THAT MAY IMPACT TRAVEL. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS.
1978 Blizzard Warning
I was living in Indianapolis during this Blizzard. I was 2 1/2 and my parents were getting a divorce during this awlful storm:
http://www.alabamawx.com/?p=14773
http://www.alabamawx.com/?p=14773
Obama moves to push forward his climate change agenda
Think we are going to hear Global Warming now more than ever. This is proving once again that Global Warming is a POLITICAL issue more than a human race issue!!
http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N25338355.htm
http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N25338355.htm
Before Regan Was President Regan
He took a visit to then, Santa Claus Land!!:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/2009/01/please-remove-your-sunglasses-before.html
Regan was quite the actor as well though many of his films were overlooked due to greater popularity in other mainstream films. Regan was also the Radio Voice For The Chicago Cubs For WHO Radio In Des Moines, IA In the mid 1930's.
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/2009/01/please-remove-your-sunglasses-before.html
Regan was quite the actor as well though many of his films were overlooked due to greater popularity in other mainstream films. Regan was also the Radio Voice For The Chicago Cubs For WHO Radio In Des Moines, IA In the mid 1930's.
So in other words....
They were LYING About their business practices???!!!
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=a5EoM9fFZ0_E&refer=home
From Story:
“Their losses are going to be much higher than anyone anticipated,” said Paul Miller, an analyst with FBR Capital Markets in Arlington, Virginia. “The more and more that people are digging into these portfolios, they’re finding out the more and more these guys were doing subprime and Alt-A loans and classifying them as prime.” Alt-A loans were made to borrowers with little or no income verification or to those with credit scores slightly above subprime.
Back were I come from, we don't give companies like these bailouts. We close them down and prosecute them!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=a5EoM9fFZ0_E&refer=home
From Story:
“Their losses are going to be much higher than anyone anticipated,” said Paul Miller, an analyst with FBR Capital Markets in Arlington, Virginia. “The more and more that people are digging into these portfolios, they’re finding out the more and more these guys were doing subprime and Alt-A loans and classifying them as prime.” Alt-A loans were made to borrowers with little or no income verification or to those with credit scores slightly above subprime.
Back were I come from, we don't give companies like these bailouts. We close them down and prosecute them!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Having a bit of trouble with Youtube Tonight
Trying to upload the latest World Cast News Videos. Go ahead and check them out on:
http://podweather.com/
http://podweather.com/
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Obama Tells Republican Lawmakers To..
Stop listening to Limbaugh. Um, I didn't think Limbaugh could be a threat to Obama. If Obama views him as such, that is LAUGHABLE!
http://polizeros.com/2009/01/23/obama-to-republicans-stop-listening-to-limbaugh/
http://polizeros.com/2009/01/23/obama-to-republicans-stop-listening-to-limbaugh/
Friday, January 23, 2009
Even The Abortion Industry Get A Bailout
UGH!
http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N23463777.htm
Changing The Laws will NOT prevent Back Alley Abortions From Happening!
http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N23463777.htm
Changing The Laws will NOT prevent Back Alley Abortions From Happening!
Kings Island The Bat
First Time I have ever actually found footage of this coaster at Kings Island! The station for this ride still exists today as it is the station for The Vortex. Part of the supports for this ride were also used on The Vortex as well! This coaster had numerous problems when it first opened and essentially was a prototype by Arrow Dynamics for what would be Flight Deck(Top Gun)
The Original Kings Island Diamondback Media Announcement 8-06-2008
This is the announcement of the new roller coaster Diamondback at Kings Island. This coaster will open in 2009!
Another Interview With Don Helbig Right After Diamondback Was Announced
KIExtreme.com had the chance to conduct a brief interview with Kings Island's Don Helbig following the announcement of Diamondback on Wednesday, August 6, 2008.
WCN Kings Island Interview
William interviews Don Helbig, Public Relations Manager at Kings Island. He talks about the new coaster for 2009 at Kings Island, Diamondback.
More Prowler Construction Pictures At Worlds Of Fun
This looks to be a winner for them, most definately!!
http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/worlds/prowler/jan21_09/
http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/worlds/prowler/jan21_09/
William Bernstein Will Be Interviewing Don Helbig Today On World Cast News
We should find out more about this great ride today, and perhaps even when the long awaited media day is!
Opening Day For Kings Island is less than 90 days away!
http://kidiamondback.com/public/latest/blog/index.cfm?entry=6e6c9508-b0fa-49be-8b5c-baeb43812c13
Opening Day For Kings Island is less than 90 days away!
http://kidiamondback.com/public/latest/blog/index.cfm?entry=6e6c9508-b0fa-49be-8b5c-baeb43812c13
Microsoft Cutting Jobs Fast
Boy the times have changed with this company!! Up to 5,000 layoffs expected, including almost 1,500 immediately! This used to be one of the most profitable companies around and now they can't even afford to keep people employed? I see a bailout coming for them too :(
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7845237.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7845237.stm
A Very Interesting Tornado Story
Definately goto the link where this is found at. Very good follow-up comments on the original posting site. Did anyone reading this here have any family that were affected by this unusual tornado?
http://www.alabamawx.com/?p=14734&cpage=1#comment-69139
It happened six miles due north of downtown Havana Junction where I grew up.
But it happened 28 years before I joined the population of this ole earth.
It happened 105 years ago today.
It happened out of season.
It happened at the worst possible time.
It was especially strong for January.
There was no such thing as radar.
No satellites.
No trained storm spotters.
No weather radio.
No radio at all.
No T. V.
No cell phones.
Few, if any, old crank-type telephones.
It was an F4 tornado and it plowed through the heart of Moundville shortly after midnight on January 22, 1904. Moundville had not been established very long. It is located in extreme North Hale County just a few miles south of the Tuscaloosa County line.
Even though the entire downtown heart of Moundville was destroyed, the total property damage was assessed at only $80,000. Can you imagine!
It seems that the word “inflation” had not yet been coined in 1904.
37 fatalaties.63 injuries.
I am holding in my never nicotine-stained fingers a full page of black and white pictures of the damage owned by Cary Finley and assembled by Grace Chandler and published in the February 22, 1996 edition of The Moundville Times. I have looked at those pictures very closely a number of times and I think I would have rated the powerful tornado an F5 instead of an F4.
The tornado was not a long-track tornado. After destroying the town, it disappeared toward the NE following closely the tracks of the Alabama Great Southern Railroad.
These unusual things happened:
*Luckily, a northbound train pulled into Moundville very soon after the tornado occurred. The engineer, seeing what had happened, put his locomotive in reverse and raced all the way backwards to Akron where he sent a telegraph message to Tuscaloosa appealing for help. Doctors from Moundville, Tuscaloosa and Birmingham worked for two days treating the injured in temporary hospitals that were set up on Dr. Griffin’s back porch and at the Elliott store. That was the only store left standing. A newspaper reporter from the Birmingham paper traveled by train to write about the tornado. I think the name of the newspaper was the old Birmingham Ledger.
* An infant was snatched from its crib in the lower part of town and hurled through the air. It was airborne as it passed over the demolished stores. It was deposited unijured in an old cotton field more than 100 yards away.
* A woman was blown into a well 80-feet deep. She was later pulled out of the water still alive and not seriously injured. She was able to walk around.
* A horse was also blown into a well and later pulled out without a scratch.
* A young man was killed when a 2×4 timber many feet long was driven through his body. It entered through his neck and protruded through the left side of his abdomen.
* A trunk was picked up and deposited in Taylorville south of Tuscaloosa. A hat was found 9 miles away. It was new and had never been sold. Bolts of cloth were carried several miles.
* Everything in the tornado path was swept aside including heavily laden freight cars standing on the tracks. The tornado sucked heavy timbers from the rain cars and scattered them nearby.
* One of the nicest buildings in town was the Griffin Hotel. It was demolished as if a playhouse. Two men staying there met their death–one was a Birmingham salesman.
* Among the first people to reach the scene was the chief of police of Tuscaloosa and physicians from Tuscaloosa. The injured and dying had already been carried to the home of Dr. R. J. Griffin and the Elliott store on the east side of town where a temporary hospital had been set up.
NOTE: Much of this information was from The Moundville Times. Ray Chandler, who writes for the Times, has written several excellent stories on this tragedy over the last few years. The Moundville Times is an excellent weekly newspaper and, yes, I am a continuing subscriber. I never forget my roots.
http://www.alabamawx.com/?p=14734&cpage=1#comment-69139
It happened six miles due north of downtown Havana Junction where I grew up.
But it happened 28 years before I joined the population of this ole earth.
It happened 105 years ago today.
It happened out of season.
It happened at the worst possible time.
It was especially strong for January.
There was no such thing as radar.
No satellites.
No trained storm spotters.
No weather radio.
No radio at all.
No T. V.
No cell phones.
Few, if any, old crank-type telephones.
It was an F4 tornado and it plowed through the heart of Moundville shortly after midnight on January 22, 1904. Moundville had not been established very long. It is located in extreme North Hale County just a few miles south of the Tuscaloosa County line.
Even though the entire downtown heart of Moundville was destroyed, the total property damage was assessed at only $80,000. Can you imagine!
It seems that the word “inflation” had not yet been coined in 1904.
37 fatalaties.63 injuries.
I am holding in my never nicotine-stained fingers a full page of black and white pictures of the damage owned by Cary Finley and assembled by Grace Chandler and published in the February 22, 1996 edition of The Moundville Times. I have looked at those pictures very closely a number of times and I think I would have rated the powerful tornado an F5 instead of an F4.
The tornado was not a long-track tornado. After destroying the town, it disappeared toward the NE following closely the tracks of the Alabama Great Southern Railroad.
These unusual things happened:
*Luckily, a northbound train pulled into Moundville very soon after the tornado occurred. The engineer, seeing what had happened, put his locomotive in reverse and raced all the way backwards to Akron where he sent a telegraph message to Tuscaloosa appealing for help. Doctors from Moundville, Tuscaloosa and Birmingham worked for two days treating the injured in temporary hospitals that were set up on Dr. Griffin’s back porch and at the Elliott store. That was the only store left standing. A newspaper reporter from the Birmingham paper traveled by train to write about the tornado. I think the name of the newspaper was the old Birmingham Ledger.
* An infant was snatched from its crib in the lower part of town and hurled through the air. It was airborne as it passed over the demolished stores. It was deposited unijured in an old cotton field more than 100 yards away.
* A woman was blown into a well 80-feet deep. She was later pulled out of the water still alive and not seriously injured. She was able to walk around.
* A horse was also blown into a well and later pulled out without a scratch.
* A young man was killed when a 2×4 timber many feet long was driven through his body. It entered through his neck and protruded through the left side of his abdomen.
* A trunk was picked up and deposited in Taylorville south of Tuscaloosa. A hat was found 9 miles away. It was new and had never been sold. Bolts of cloth were carried several miles.
* Everything in the tornado path was swept aside including heavily laden freight cars standing on the tracks. The tornado sucked heavy timbers from the rain cars and scattered them nearby.
* One of the nicest buildings in town was the Griffin Hotel. It was demolished as if a playhouse. Two men staying there met their death–one was a Birmingham salesman.
* Among the first people to reach the scene was the chief of police of Tuscaloosa and physicians from Tuscaloosa. The injured and dying had already been carried to the home of Dr. R. J. Griffin and the Elliott store on the east side of town where a temporary hospital had been set up.
NOTE: Much of this information was from The Moundville Times. Ray Chandler, who writes for the Times, has written several excellent stories on this tragedy over the last few years. The Moundville Times is an excellent weekly newspaper and, yes, I am a continuing subscriber. I never forget my roots.
50 Whales Beach Themselves in Australia
Only 2 of them survive. So many different theories are out there as to why this kind of thing happens. I do believe it does have something to do with the ocean currents and the large changes brought onto the ocean by seasonal changes via El Nino/La Nina/Kelvin Waves, And Earthquakes under the ocean/Tsunamis.
http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SYD219782.htm
http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SYD219782.htm
FEN 01-19-09
Jan. 19, 2009 - Tom Valone, Ph.D. - Zero Point Energy - Author of several books on the subject will give us an overview of the concept and recent developments toward working prototypes.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
WCN 2pm News Alert
President Barack Obama has kept his promise to "hit the ground running" on by tackling the Middle East, Iraq, Guantánamo Bay and the economy during his first hours in office.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Boo Boo Davis
Coming Up On The Next Edition Of the Post It Cast (Audio Edition), I am going to be playing 3 Boo Boo Davis Songs!!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
2008 goes down as the 2nd all time leading year for tornadoes
http://www.thorntonweather.com/blog/severe-weather/2008-had-second-highest-number-of-tornadoes-on-record/
For Indiana, it was a down year, but still several notable tornadoes occured, including rare tornadoes in Jan And Feb and a notable tornado in Johnson County Near Camp Atterbury in June
For Indiana, it was a down year, but still several notable tornadoes occured, including rare tornadoes in Jan And Feb and a notable tornado in Johnson County Near Camp Atterbury in June
WCNbreaking news-ted kennedy collapses
At the luncheon for Obama. Also another person there also collapses.
WCNwinter update-2pm
Drier Air Has taken hold at Virginia Beach, VA causing much less snowfall than originally predicted.
WeatherBrains 156: Zoom Radar
http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=140229&tId=2
If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you! Of course, it helps to be a little nuts about technology, too, as we saw last week with our guest, Leo Laporte.
This week we return to the mundane world of weather. And you can be sure the word cold will appear a number of times as winter clenches its hold on much of the US during the last week or so.
Tonight our main topic is radar with a special guest. Jeff Berardelli is a meteorologist with CBS in Miami. Jeff is the founder of Zoom Radar, www.zoomradar.com, radar for web sites for television stations. Jeff is a weather geek, so he fits right in, but he knew little about computer technology so he waded into interactive display of radar. Jeff has a fascinating story of how he got it all going. The product allows people to zoom close in while retaining the resolution of the radar display. Plus Jeff talks a bit about the weather business in Miami.
Other discussions in this weekly podcast include topics like:Cold, cold, and more cold - weather that is. But some temperatures are warming - like in Alaska of all places. Snow cover has diminished by about 15 percent. and more! Our mail bag has been getting some attention and Kevin puts it in perspective. JB addresses the question of sling psychrometers.From The Weather Center:WeatherBrains 101: With all the cold weather embracing the Nation, the professor delves into a topic that is not easy to see - even when it is as cold as it is. And despite what James Spann might say, sublimation has nothing to do with limes! The professor looks at the process of moving solids to gas in this week’s Weather Brains 101.Listener Surveys: Okay, we continue to drive this topic into the ground, but we really do like to hear from you. Many thanks to everyone who has taken the time to fill out the Listener Survey. The survey takes just a minute or two to complete and provides us with an opportunity to learn where you are and hear your thoughts and comments on the show. Click here to take the survey.Web Sites from Episode 156:USDA Meteorology Course WorkPicks of the Week:Kevin Selle - Daily Giz WizBrian Peters - Energy from trashJames Spann - Image of the DayJB Elliott - Plymouth State Weather CenterDr. Tim Coleman - SPC Archive EventsJoin your host, James Spann, along with JB Elliott, Kevin Selle, Dr. Tim Coleman, and Brian Peters as they come together for another fascinating netcast about the weather.We love to hear from you! To leave a recorded message, call 1-888-247-8627. Some calls may be used in future episodes. Also, feel free to post comments to the site and drop us an email at email at (at symbol) weatherbrains dot com.
If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you! Of course, it helps to be a little nuts about technology, too, as we saw last week with our guest, Leo Laporte.
This week we return to the mundane world of weather. And you can be sure the word cold will appear a number of times as winter clenches its hold on much of the US during the last week or so.
Tonight our main topic is radar with a special guest. Jeff Berardelli is a meteorologist with CBS in Miami. Jeff is the founder of Zoom Radar, www.zoomradar.com, radar for web sites for television stations. Jeff is a weather geek, so he fits right in, but he knew little about computer technology so he waded into interactive display of radar. Jeff has a fascinating story of how he got it all going. The product allows people to zoom close in while retaining the resolution of the radar display. Plus Jeff talks a bit about the weather business in Miami.
Other discussions in this weekly podcast include topics like:Cold, cold, and more cold - weather that is. But some temperatures are warming - like in Alaska of all places. Snow cover has diminished by about 15 percent. and more! Our mail bag has been getting some attention and Kevin puts it in perspective. JB addresses the question of sling psychrometers.From The Weather Center:WeatherBrains 101: With all the cold weather embracing the Nation, the professor delves into a topic that is not easy to see - even when it is as cold as it is. And despite what James Spann might say, sublimation has nothing to do with limes! The professor looks at the process of moving solids to gas in this week’s Weather Brains 101.Listener Surveys: Okay, we continue to drive this topic into the ground, but we really do like to hear from you. Many thanks to everyone who has taken the time to fill out the Listener Survey. The survey takes just a minute or two to complete and provides us with an opportunity to learn where you are and hear your thoughts and comments on the show. Click here to take the survey.Web Sites from Episode 156:USDA Meteorology Course WorkPicks of the Week:Kevin Selle - Daily Giz WizBrian Peters - Energy from trashJames Spann - Image of the DayJB Elliott - Plymouth State Weather CenterDr. Tim Coleman - SPC Archive EventsJoin your host, James Spann, along with JB Elliott, Kevin Selle, Dr. Tim Coleman, and Brian Peters as they come together for another fascinating netcast about the weather.We love to hear from you! To leave a recorded message, call 1-888-247-8627. Some calls may be used in future episodes. Also, feel free to post comments to the site and drop us an email at email at (at symbol) weatherbrains dot com.
Major Accident In Maryland And Weather Maybe To Blame!
http://www.comcast.net/articles/news-national/20090119/Maryland.Crash/
"A Pileup of 35 cars and five tractor-trailers on a snowy Maryland highway killed two people and seriously injured at least a dozen, state police said."
"A Pileup of 35 cars and five tractor-trailers on a snowy Maryland highway killed two people and seriously injured at least a dozen, state police said."
Monday, January 19, 2009
*VIDEO FOOTAGE* Miracle Plane Crash In Hudson 1-15-09
Nice close up photos of that event. Amazing stuff!
GCC 01-18-09
Does our church exist in this community or for this community? How we answer this question makes all the difference.
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Terror Storm 2nd Edition Pt 1/12
This looks to be an interesting video series! Taking a look at this and love to hear your feedback as well. This looks to be Part 1 of 12
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Storm Chaser Adam Lucio Posts Comments And Pics About The Retreating Cold Snap!!
I also say GOOD RIDDINS To it too! Almost a 50 degree temperature rise here from -11 to 35 in 48 hours!!
http://aerostorm9.blogspot.com/2009/01/arcit-assault-is-over.html
http://aerostorm9.blogspot.com/2009/01/arcit-assault-is-over.html
Following the Youtube Comments For The Hudson River Plane Landing
ALOT of people following and commenting. Great point came up in one of the threads:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbOl64z9DnU
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I know it's not....but it LOOKS LIKE THE TWIN TOWERS in the background!!!! thats kinda neat
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What are those two twin towers in the background of the video from 0:00 to approx. 0:52?I can't identify those landmarks.Just wondering.
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Heard that, they were building, Twin Towers II. As they are, calling it. To remember those, that lost their lives, on 9/11.
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For real? Man if that is the case, talk about something to STICK IT TO THE TERRORISTS! They brought our planes down during 9-11 and brought us to our knees. But here, a plane was brought down safely while the new towers are going up! AWESOME!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbOl64z9DnU
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For real? Man if that is the case, talk about something to STICK IT TO THE TERRORISTS! They brought our planes down during 9-11 and brought us to our knees. But here, a plane was brought down safely while the new towers are going up! AWESOME!
A HUGE HYPOCRITCAL FLOP IN THE GLOBAL WARMING ISSUE
http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/career_and_jobs/recruiter_forum/article5536973.ece
Think about how much POWER it will take to run this thing! Talk about going AGAINST what you are AGAINST!
Think about how much POWER it will take to run this thing! Talk about going AGAINST what you are AGAINST!
Pennsylvania High School Students Facing Child Pornography Charges
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2009/01/13/Teens_charged_for_nude_pics_on_phones/UPI-20371231888368/
Okay, wouldn't the only people being hurt here would be the kids themselves? Shouldn't this be the PARENTS getting involved instead of the government paid employees?
Okay, wouldn't the only people being hurt here would be the kids themselves? Shouldn't this be the PARENTS getting involved instead of the government paid employees?
WHAT A CHANGE 24-48 HOURS MAKES!
We have broke FREEZING HERE after being -11 no more than 48 hours ago!! AMAZING!
Currents:
35.2°F
Data as of: 7:44 PM
Wind Chill: 25°F
Humidity: 65%
Dew Point: 25°F
Avg Wind: 12 N
Pressure: 29.82"
Sunrise: 8:02 AM
Sunset: 5:46 PM
Rain/Month: 0.32"
Following my Weatherbug station 1 mile from the house:
http://weather.weatherbug.com/IN/Whiteland-weather/local-observations.html?zcode=z6286
Currents:
35.2°F
Data as of: 7:44 PM
Wind Chill: 25°F
Humidity: 65%
Dew Point: 25°F
Avg Wind: 12 N
Pressure: 29.82"
Sunrise: 8:02 AM
Sunset: 5:46 PM
Rain/Month: 0.32"
Following my Weatherbug station 1 mile from the house:
http://weather.weatherbug.com/IN/Whiteland-weather/local-observations.html?zcode=z6286
New York Hudson River Plane Crash US Coast Guard footage!
All 155 passengers and crew have survived the crash-landing of an airliner in the Hudson River off New York City.
Passengers were seen scrambling onto the wings of the plane, a US Airways Airbus A320, as it was swept down-stream by the icy current.
This footage, from the US Coast Guard was filmed shortly after the plane had crashed into the water.
Video courtesy of Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service
Edgar Allen Poe
One of the most unique writers in history. He has come back up in the news on the heels of his 200th anniversary of his birth (Wow he would be 200 if he was alive :)
http://www.comcast.net/articles/news-national/20090117/Poe.Anniversary.House/
http://www.comcast.net/articles/news-national/20090117/Poe.Anniversary.House/
PIC 267 ARCTIC OUTBREAK MOVING AWAY FROM CENTRAL INDIANA SLOWLY!
Temps are actually starting to rise here overnight as the artic high has finally moved east of us and is weakening!
Tootsie Roll Commerical
The originial 60 second version of this classic commerical from 1969. This very well maybe the longest commerical in history. It's definately one of my favorites!!
Great blog posting I have posted to and following...
On the artic outbreak and how it has affected people. And MANY of them it truly has!
http://www.tornadovideos.net/index.cfm/2009/1/11/coldest-air-of-the-season-next-week--
http://www.tornadovideos.net/index.cfm/2009/1/11/coldest-air-of-the-season-next-week--
Friday, January 16, 2009
Now the coldest day in Indianapolis since 1997!!
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=ind&storyid=20953&source=0
With a low of -12 degrees, Friday, January 16, 2009 becomes the coldest day in 12 years in Indianapolis. The last day as cold as today was back on the 12th of January 1997, also a low of -12.
Colder temperatures reported in Indiana at 7 am EST included 22 below zero at Attica in Fountain County...-23 degrees at Francesville in Pulaski County...-24 degrees at Knox in Starke County and -26 degrees at Angola in Steuben County. The Indiana state record low temperature is -36 degrees set at New Whitleland in Johnson County during January 1994.
Bitterly cold weather will continue today as temperatures will remain near or below zero through early Friday afternoon. The morning low temperatures today will be the coldest since 1994 in Lafayette and Muncie, 1997 at Indianapolis, and will be the coldest since 2004 in Terre Haute and Bloomington.
I will also add a note on the New Whiteland Record. That was taken at the New Whiteland Police Station just up the street from where I live at now. I lived in Morgantown, IN in January 1994 and it was -32 that morning there. I remember my hair that had a little bit of moisture and gel at the time froze SOLID! We also had a 1979 Lincoln that we had to drive to my job because my Beretta would not start. It was so cold that the choke in the engine of the Lincoln froze shut and we ended up pushing that TANK OF A CAR a half mile to a gas station to eventually get it towed.
We ended up with -11 for a low this morning here.
With a low of -12 degrees, Friday, January 16, 2009 becomes the coldest day in 12 years in Indianapolis. The last day as cold as today was back on the 12th of January 1997, also a low of -12.
Colder temperatures reported in Indiana at 7 am EST included 22 below zero at Attica in Fountain County...-23 degrees at Francesville in Pulaski County...-24 degrees at Knox in Starke County and -26 degrees at Angola in Steuben County. The Indiana state record low temperature is -36 degrees set at New Whitleland in Johnson County during January 1994.
Bitterly cold weather will continue today as temperatures will remain near or below zero through early Friday afternoon. The morning low temperatures today will be the coldest since 1994 in Lafayette and Muncie, 1997 at Indianapolis, and will be the coldest since 2004 in Terre Haute and Bloomington.
I will also add a note on the New Whiteland Record. That was taken at the New Whiteland Police Station just up the street from where I live at now. I lived in Morgantown, IN in January 1994 and it was -32 that morning there. I remember my hair that had a little bit of moisture and gel at the time froze SOLID! We also had a 1979 Lincoln that we had to drive to my job because my Beretta would not start. It was so cold that the choke in the engine of the Lincoln froze shut and we ended up pushing that TANK OF A CAR a half mile to a gas station to eventually get it towed.
We ended up with -11 for a low this morning here.
PIC 266 ARCTIC OUTBREAK PEAK IN CENTRAL INDIANA!!
Up to -10 thus far on this Jan 15 evening. Headed for a low of -13!!
Coldest Day In Indianapolis In Nearly 5 Years Yesterday!
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=ind&storyid=20953&source=0
With a low of -9 degrees, Thursday, January 15, 2009 was the coldest day in nearly 5 years in Indianapolis. The last day to be this cold was back in January of 2004. The low temperature on the 30th of January in 2004 was a bone-chilling -11 degrees.
Bitterly cold weather will continue today as temperatures will remain near or below zero through early Friday afternoon. The morning low temperatures today will be the coldest since 1994 in Lafayette and Bloomington, and will be the coldest since 2004 in Indianapolis, Terre Haute, and Bloomington.
With a low of -9 degrees, Thursday, January 15, 2009 was the coldest day in nearly 5 years in Indianapolis. The last day to be this cold was back in January of 2004. The low temperature on the 30th of January in 2004 was a bone-chilling -11 degrees.
Bitterly cold weather will continue today as temperatures will remain near or below zero through early Friday afternoon. The morning low temperatures today will be the coldest since 1994 in Lafayette and Bloomington, and will be the coldest since 2004 in Indianapolis, Terre Haute, and Bloomington.
Fairbanks, Alaska Special Weather Statement
Keep in mind folks, they had temps from -20 to -65 just DAYS AGO!!:
PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENTNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICEFAIRBANKS AK1127 AM AKST THU JAN 15 2009 ...EXTREME WARMTH IN PARTS OF INTERIOR ALASKA ... STRONG SOUTH WINDS ALOFT...ORIGINATING NEAR HAWAII ...HAVEBROUGHT UNSEASONABLE WARMTH TO MUCH OF INTERIOR ALASKA FOLLOWINGON THE HEALS OF A TWO WEEK COLD SNAP...THE CHANGE IS DRAMATIC. THUS FAR...AT LEAST THREE LOCATIONS HAVE SET NEW RECORD HIGHTEMPERATURES FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY. EIELSON HIT 50 DEGREESTHURSDAY MORNING...BREAKING THE PREVIOUS JANUARY RECORD OF 49 SETIN 1981. THE HIGH AT NENANA OF 54 DEGREES AND 45 AT CENTRAL AREALSO BOTH RECORDS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY. ADDITIONALLY...A NUMBER OF DAILY RECORDS HAVE BEEN SET...INCLUDING44 DEGREES AT FAIRBANKS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FOR JANUARY 14THAND 46 DEGREES AT DENALI NATIONAL PARK HEADQUARTERS FOR TODAY.BETTLES HAS ALREADY TIED THE RECORD HIGH OF 35 DEGREES FOR JANUARY 15TH. OTHER EXTREMELY WARM TEMPERATURES INCLUDE... BIRCH LAKE ...................54 DEGREESANGEL CREEK ..................53 DEGREES...NEAR CHENA HOT SPRINGSSALCHA.......................52 DEGREESMILE 42 STEESE HIGHWAY.......50 DEGREES GILMORE CREEK NEAR FOX.......50 DEGREESKANTISHNA....................50 DEGREESHEALY........................48 DEGREES IN SOME VALLEY LOCATIONS THESE TEMPERATURE ARE NEARLY 100 DEGREESWARMER THAN JUST A FEW DAYS AGO. FOR EXAMPLE...THE HIGHTEMPERATURE AT CENTRAL ON MONDAY WAS 42 BELOW AND THE LOW 52 BELOW. THE VERY WARM WEATHER WILL COME TO AN END OVER THE WEEKEND AS THE COOLER AIR MOVES INTO THE INTERIOR FROM THE WEST.
PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENTNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICEFAIRBANKS AK1127 AM AKST THU JAN 15 2009 ...EXTREME WARMTH IN PARTS OF INTERIOR ALASKA ... STRONG SOUTH WINDS ALOFT...ORIGINATING NEAR HAWAII ...HAVEBROUGHT UNSEASONABLE WARMTH TO MUCH OF INTERIOR ALASKA FOLLOWINGON THE HEALS OF A TWO WEEK COLD SNAP...THE CHANGE IS DRAMATIC. THUS FAR...AT LEAST THREE LOCATIONS HAVE SET NEW RECORD HIGHTEMPERATURES FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY. EIELSON HIT 50 DEGREESTHURSDAY MORNING...BREAKING THE PREVIOUS JANUARY RECORD OF 49 SETIN 1981. THE HIGH AT NENANA OF 54 DEGREES AND 45 AT CENTRAL AREALSO BOTH RECORDS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY. ADDITIONALLY...A NUMBER OF DAILY RECORDS HAVE BEEN SET...INCLUDING44 DEGREES AT FAIRBANKS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FOR JANUARY 14THAND 46 DEGREES AT DENALI NATIONAL PARK HEADQUARTERS FOR TODAY.BETTLES HAS ALREADY TIED THE RECORD HIGH OF 35 DEGREES FOR JANUARY 15TH. OTHER EXTREMELY WARM TEMPERATURES INCLUDE... BIRCH LAKE ...................54 DEGREESANGEL CREEK ..................53 DEGREES...NEAR CHENA HOT SPRINGSSALCHA.......................52 DEGREESMILE 42 STEESE HIGHWAY.......50 DEGREES GILMORE CREEK NEAR FOX.......50 DEGREESKANTISHNA....................50 DEGREESHEALY........................48 DEGREES IN SOME VALLEY LOCATIONS THESE TEMPERATURE ARE NEARLY 100 DEGREESWARMER THAN JUST A FEW DAYS AGO. FOR EXAMPLE...THE HIGHTEMPERATURE AT CENTRAL ON MONDAY WAS 42 BELOW AND THE LOW 52 BELOW. THE VERY WARM WEATHER WILL COME TO AN END OVER THE WEEKEND AS THE COOLER AIR MOVES INTO THE INTERIOR FROM THE WEST.
Daniel Porter Joins The Blogworld!!
http://swscast.blogspot.com/
Check out his blog from Marion, IL. Weather And Tech Junkie! And a good friend I have yet to meet in person :)
Check out his blog from Marion, IL. Weather And Tech Junkie! And a good friend I have yet to meet in person :)
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Rip Ride Rockit Photo Update At Universal Orlando
http://www.screamscape.com/html/uo_-_project_rumble_0.htm
This is going to be a SWEET ride down there! Great to see Maurer Söhne getting more into the more launched, extreme type rides! More info on the ride opening for 2009 down here:
http://rcdb.com/id3866.htm
This is going to be a SWEET ride down there! Great to see Maurer Söhne getting more into the more launched, extreme type rides! More info on the ride opening for 2009 down here:
http://rcdb.com/id3866.htm
PIC 265 ARCTIC OUTBREAK HAS ARRIVED IN CENTRAL INDIANA!
This is truly an ARTIC airmass! Watch the temps fall and some crazy video shot of a kid playing basketball in this!!
Update 830AM EST 01-15-09. Temp is down to -5
WCN Artic Outbreak Alert
DANGEROUSLY Artic airmass that has been talked about for quite some time now, has offically arrived!
New Zipline opens up in Florida
http://www.floridaeco-safaris.com/
More about this kind of attraction that I MUST DO, located here as well:
http://www.floridaeco-safaris.com/ZiplineSafaris/
There is another great one in California as well!!
http://www.skiheavenly.com/mountain/heavenly_flyer/
More about this kind of attraction that I MUST DO, located here as well:
http://www.floridaeco-safaris.com/ZiplineSafaris/
There is another great one in California as well!!
http://www.skiheavenly.com/mountain/heavenly_flyer/
COLD COLD COLD!!!
Down to near Zero here locally in New Whiteland, Indiana. Wind chills have dropped to as low as -15 here locally. Videos coming up shortly here on the blog.
Check out this link to see snow photos from Cedar Point:
http://www.cedarpoint.com/public/fun/blog/index.cfm?entry=981b2b61-61e8-4b0d-81e7-c0e98826fa9b
Check out this link to see snow photos from Cedar Point:
http://www.cedarpoint.com/public/fun/blog/index.cfm?entry=981b2b61-61e8-4b0d-81e7-c0e98826fa9b
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Temps have appeared to have leveled off here
12 degrees is where our temperature in New Whiteland, Indiana has been for the last several hours. Winds have become more southerly, but don't let that fool you. While temps could be in the mid 20's by the afternoon, it will be a biting wind out there, even from the south. Wind chills will still be near zero.
Timing of our next clipper that will bring even colder air our way should be here between 3-10 PM this afternoon and evening. GFS Model shows it around 5 pm:
How About 3D WITHOUT The Glasses!!??
Coming in March as an overlay to your computer or Iphone. This is a very unique app and appears that the best way to describe it, is to see it:
http://spatialview.com/en
Saw this on Geek Brief:
http://geekbrief.tv/
http://spatialview.com/en
Saw this on Geek Brief:
http://geekbrief.tv/
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
ROUTE 66 / GEORGE MAHARIS
George Maharis was a teen-age Heartthrob in his day. He also had other great songs such as It Isn't There And I Guess That's How It Goes. Anybody know where those songs are at? I'd love to hear them again
Just Hear It
Great service, listen to any song in the world, legally. Can't download the music still, but that's okay. I LOVE THE INTERFACE!
http://justhearit.com/
http://justhearit.com/
Short History Of Marketing
This definately says it all! How far have we come since the early days? We are we going? Can we POSSIBLITY consume it all?!?!
Health Care Community Discussions
We should have more discussions like this in each of our communities. But the LAST thing we need is Nationalized Health Care. Cons Outnumber the Pros and this website has a good list of the Pros And Cons:
http://www.balancedpolitics.org/universal_health_care.htm
The Cons Speak More Volumes On This In My Opinion:
1.There isn't a single government agency or division that runs efficiently; do we really want an organization that developed the U.S. Tax Code handling something as complex as health care?
2."Free" health care isn't really free since we must pay for it with taxes; expenses for health care would have to be paid for with higher taxes or spending cuts in other areas such as defense, education, etc.
3.Profit motives, competition, and individual ingenuity have always led to greater cost control and effectiveness.
Government-controlled health care would lead to a decrease in patient flexibility.
5.Patients aren't likely to curb their drug costs and doctor visits if health care is free; thus, total costs will be several times what they are now.
6. Just because Americans are uninsured doesn't mean they can't receive health care; nonprofits and government-run hospitals provide services to those who don't have insurance, and it is illegal to refuse emergency medical service because of a lack of insurance.
7. Government-mandated procedures will likely reduce doctor flexibility and lead to poor patient care.
8. Healthy people who take care of themselves will have to pay for the burden of those who smoke, are obese, etc.
9. A long, painful transition will have to take place involving lost insurance industry jobs, business closures, and new patient record creation.
10. Loss of private practice options and possible reduced pay may dissuade many would-be doctors from pursuing the profession.
11.Malpractice lawsuit costs, which are already sky-high, could further explode since universal care may expose the government to legal liability, and the possibility to sue someone with deep pockets usually invites more lawsuits.
12.Government is more likely to pass additional restrictions or increase taxes on smoking, fast food, etc., leading to a further loss of personal freedoms.
13. Like social security, any government benefit eventually is taken as a "right" by the public, meaning that it's politically near impossible to remove or curtail it later on when costs get out of control.
FEN 01-12-09
http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=138683&tId=2
Jan. 12, 2009 - Raphial RG. Morgado, Inventor - Massive Yet Tiny (MYT) Engine - Internal combustion engine features multiple firings in one cycle to give 40 times higher power to weight ratio, fewer parts, low maintenance, high mechanical efficiency, and low pollution. Nearing production.
Jan. 12, 2009 - Raphial RG. Morgado, Inventor - Massive Yet Tiny (MYT) Engine - Internal combustion engine features multiple firings in one cycle to give 40 times higher power to weight ratio, fewer parts, low maintenance, high mechanical efficiency, and low pollution. Nearing production.
GCC 01-11-09
http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=139315&tId=2
When church-people think church-vision, we usually think of blueprints, programs, and upcoming expenses. It's so much more than that. You might be surprised at what we consider a vision for a church.
When church-people think church-vision, we usually think of blueprints, programs, and upcoming expenses. It's so much more than that. You might be surprised at what we consider a vision for a church.
WeatherBrains 155: Technology Guest
http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=139314&tId=2
If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you!
The gang from Weather Brains breaks new ground for the show with a very special guest - Leo Laporte from the excellent podcast, This Week in Tech - also known as TWIT. Everyone knows we are nuts over technology so what better person to have on the show than Mr. Technology himself. James Spann will probably never be the same after this show.
Leo comes to us via Skype from Petaluma, CA, where it was in the low 80s today. And Leo talks openly about doing the podcasts and state of technology and media changes today.
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Other discussions in this weekly podcast include topics like:
Cold, cold, and more cold - weather that is.
Dr. Tim is off teaching - what an excuse!
This could be our first netcast on a 3G card!
and more!
Our mail bag has gotten some special questions for our special guest, so James Spann handles the duties in this episode.
From The Weather Center:
WeatherBrains 101: To borrow a phrase from a popular song, “Does anybody really know how cold it is?” This week the extensive research department under the direction of the illustrious professor tackles the topic of thermometers as prompted by a question from Doug. And what a timely topic, too, as brutally cold air surges across much of the Nation this week.
TWIWH: Bill Murray has a scary story from the week of January 13th. The winter of 1952 certainly showed the power of nature as an immense snow storm became a big obstacle for a particular train.
Listener Surveys: Okay, we continue to drive this topic into the ground, but we really do like to hear from you. Many thanks to everyone who has taken the time to fill out the Listener Survey. The survey takes just a minute or two to complete and provides us with an opportunity to learn where you are and hear your thoughts and comments on the show. Click here to take the survey.
Web Sites from Episode 155:
Leo Laporte’s site
Jay Trobec Link
Interesting story from Russia - possible ice age?
Picks of the Week:
No picks this week because of our special guest. Picks will return with the next episode.
Join our host, James Spann, along with JB Elliott, Kevin Selle, and Brian Peters as they come together for another fascinating netcast about the weather.
We love to hear from you! To leave a recorded message, call 1-888-247-8627. Some calls may be used in future episodes. Also, feel free to post comments to the site and drop us an email at email at (at symbol) weatherbrains dot com.
If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you!
The gang from Weather Brains breaks new ground for the show with a very special guest - Leo Laporte from the excellent podcast, This Week in Tech - also known as TWIT. Everyone knows we are nuts over technology so what better person to have on the show than Mr. Technology himself. James Spann will probably never be the same after this show.
Leo comes to us via Skype from Petaluma, CA, where it was in the low 80s today. And Leo talks openly about doing the podcasts and state of technology and media changes today.
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Other discussions in this weekly podcast include topics like:
Cold, cold, and more cold - weather that is.
Dr. Tim is off teaching - what an excuse!
This could be our first netcast on a 3G card!
and more!
Our mail bag has gotten some special questions for our special guest, so James Spann handles the duties in this episode.
From The Weather Center:
WeatherBrains 101: To borrow a phrase from a popular song, “Does anybody really know how cold it is?” This week the extensive research department under the direction of the illustrious professor tackles the topic of thermometers as prompted by a question from Doug. And what a timely topic, too, as brutally cold air surges across much of the Nation this week.
TWIWH: Bill Murray has a scary story from the week of January 13th. The winter of 1952 certainly showed the power of nature as an immense snow storm became a big obstacle for a particular train.
Listener Surveys: Okay, we continue to drive this topic into the ground, but we really do like to hear from you. Many thanks to everyone who has taken the time to fill out the Listener Survey. The survey takes just a minute or two to complete and provides us with an opportunity to learn where you are and hear your thoughts and comments on the show. Click here to take the survey.
Web Sites from Episode 155:
Leo Laporte’s site
Jay Trobec Link
Interesting story from Russia - possible ice age?
Picks of the Week:
No picks this week because of our special guest. Picks will return with the next episode.
Join our host, James Spann, along with JB Elliott, Kevin Selle, and Brian Peters as they come together for another fascinating netcast about the weather.
We love to hear from you! To leave a recorded message, call 1-888-247-8627. Some calls may be used in future episodes. Also, feel free to post comments to the site and drop us an email at email at (at symbol) weatherbrains dot com.
Farewell To Tony Dungy
It is not only the end of a great coaching era, but also the end of a great era in Professional Football And Professional Sports. Jim Caldwell will take over from his past position of Assistant Head Coach. I definately wish all of the best for a man that I HIGHLY respect and would love to actually meet someday. He is a true inspiration to us all!!
http://colts.com/sub.cfm?page=article7&news_id=869cabcd-5f4f-4491-9d6f-73689ebdfd5b
http://colts.com/sub.cfm?page=article7&news_id=869cabcd-5f4f-4491-9d6f-73689ebdfd5b
Monday, January 12, 2009
PIC 264 DANGEROUS ARTIC COLD OUTBREAK!!!!!
This is a serious weather situation coming for this week!! Temps could drop to the point to where it might actually be dangerous to even be outside for any length of time!! Please stay tuned to here and your local media outlets for updates on this brutal cold coming to Central Indiana!!!
UFO's!!!!???!!!
No , not really, but don't those clouds sure look like one? These are what are called Lenticular clouds and are formed when airflow streams up one side of a mountain and then gets cooled as it rises to the mountaintop level and then streams back down the other side of the mountain creating this unique-UFO looking like cloud. These clouds have been reported as UFO Sightnings before!!
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Ohio State Highway Patrol Dashboard Camera Catches Tornado
This large and powerful, F4 (On the old scale) Tornado Near Van Vert, Ohio started in Indiana, a few counties NE of here I live at
James Spann Vs El Nino
This is great stuff! Spann is a great met and very highly respected! I have interviewed Spann before several years ago and hope to again one of these days :)
Fire Work Gone Wrong(FUNNY)
I seen a video on Youtube a few days ago of someone doing this trick, but I saw this and it's even BETTER AND CRAZIER!
SWS Cast youtube BS
Some people in power have nothing better to do than pick on us little guys!!!!!!
Saturday, January 10, 2009
See it does happen even when it is only 34F outside!!
http://stormhighway.com/blog/jan1009a.shtml
And in this case too, there was even snow still left on the ground!!
And in this case too, there was even snow still left on the ground!!
Wildcatter Implosion
While it was in fact an aging ride, I as an enthusiast always hate to see an old ride come down :( There is only one of these left in North America. Cedar Point owns the lone one and it is called Demon Drop (A ride I have rode and is actually kind of fun :)
The True Happiest Place On Earth!!
Well at least in my opinion :) Covered in snow:
http://www.cedarpoint.com/public/fun/blog/index.cfm?entry=9b53e0cf-8365-4a4a-a7e3-ffdbb5dda416
http://www.cedarpoint.com/public/fun/blog/index.cfm?entry=9b53e0cf-8365-4a4a-a7e3-ffdbb5dda416
Winter Weather Advisory Until 7PM Locally
Looking at the Critical Thickness charts off of the NAM, I think it will continue to be rain around here for a few more hours:
However this is around 6PM this evening, the thickness lines are much closer together and closer to us. With the Freezing Line very close to us around this time as well, we should see a quick transition from rain, to brief freezing rain/sleet mix, before going over to all snow by around this time if not a couple hours before hand.
NAM model shows us ending up with about 1 inch of snow total on the ground about this time tomorrow morning. 1-2 inches looks to be the most likely target at this point in time, with much higher amounts North And East Of Here
However this is around 6PM this evening, the thickness lines are much closer together and closer to us. With the Freezing Line very close to us around this time as well, we should see a quick transition from rain, to brief freezing rain/sleet mix, before going over to all snow by around this time if not a couple hours before hand.
NAM model shows us ending up with about 1 inch of snow total on the ground about this time tomorrow morning. 1-2 inches looks to be the most likely target at this point in time, with much higher amounts North And East Of Here
Friday, January 9, 2009
Latest ENSO Discussion. Looks Like La Nina Is Here!
http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/analysis_monitoring/enso_advisory/index.shtml
If a +NAO,-PNA configuration exists during this time, especially towards the end of the winter, Springtime could be a slightly cooler, but wet and very stormy time around these parts!
If a +NAO,-PNA configuration exists during this time, especially towards the end of the winter, Springtime could be a slightly cooler, but wet and very stormy time around these parts!
Extreme Cold In Alaska At Times To -60
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090108/ap_on_re_us/alaska_extreme_cold
While this is a rare event, even for Alaska, it has happened before and it will happen again. Has nothing to do with Global Warming. It's more of a part of the Artic Oscillation, And the Blocking Locking in from a Negative North Atlantic Oscillation (Coming in From Greenland) And a Positive Pacifc North American Oscillation (Coming up along the West Coast of the United States into the Alaskan Aluetian Islands)!
While this is a rare event, even for Alaska, it has happened before and it will happen again. Has nothing to do with Global Warming. It's more of a part of the Artic Oscillation, And the Blocking Locking in from a Negative North Atlantic Oscillation (Coming in From Greenland) And a Positive Pacifc North American Oscillation (Coming up along the West Coast of the United States into the Alaskan Aluetian Islands)!
Thursday, January 8, 2009
PIC 263 CC Chapman Interview And Podsafe Music
http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=138777&tId=2
To Hear The Podcast Directly, click the Mevio Link above. Here are the shownotes:
Previous email interview blog post link:
http://postitcast.blogspot.com/2009/01/true-legend-in-podcasting-cc-chapman.html
Beautiful Places In HD:
http://postitcast.blogspot.com/2008/12/beautiful-places-in-hd.html
Matthew Ebel:Sally Went Down
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?i=4260331&id=4260347&s=1434411
Michelle Gold:Jesus Is The Way
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?i=79295107&id=79295171&s=143441
Geoff Smith:Bohemian Financial Rhapsody And Loving On A Big Hill http://thegeoffsmith.com/
BlogWorld New Media Expo: http://www.blogworldexpo.com/
Trucker Tom Podcast: http://truckertompodcast.com/
Snow Pictures From Greenwood, Indiana On 01-08-09 (Couple Hours Before I Recorded This Podcast):
http://postitcast.blogspot.com/2009/01/artic-blast-coming-perhaps-coldest-in.html
http://postitcast.blogspot.com/2009/01/ab-inbev-offers-no-more-free-beer.html
Jimmie Bratcher:Restless For The Sun
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?i=85804652&id=85805456&s=143441
Slau:What Did You Do
http://www.slau.net/
Holiday World Pilgrim's Plunge:
http://holidayworld.com/new2009.html
Kings Island Diamondback Rollercoaster:
http://kidiamondback.com/
To Hear The Podcast Directly, click the Mevio Link above. Here are the shownotes:
Previous email interview blog post link:
http://postitcast.blogspot.com/2009/01/true-legend-in-podcasting-cc-chapman.html
Beautiful Places In HD:
http://postitcast.blogspot.com/2008/12/beautiful-places-in-hd.html
Matthew Ebel:Sally Went Down
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?i=4260331&id=4260347&s=1434411
Michelle Gold:Jesus Is The Way
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?i=79295107&id=79295171&s=143441
Geoff Smith:Bohemian Financial Rhapsody And Loving On A Big Hill http://thegeoffsmith.com/
BlogWorld New Media Expo: http://www.blogworldexpo.com/
Trucker Tom Podcast: http://truckertompodcast.com/
Snow Pictures From Greenwood, Indiana On 01-08-09 (Couple Hours Before I Recorded This Podcast):
http://postitcast.blogspot.com/2009/01/artic-blast-coming-perhaps-coldest-in.html
http://postitcast.blogspot.com/2009/01/ab-inbev-offers-no-more-free-beer.html
Jimmie Bratcher:Restless For The Sun
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?i=85804652&id=85805456&s=143441
Slau:What Did You Do
http://www.slau.net/
Holiday World Pilgrim's Plunge:
http://holidayworld.com/new2009.html
Kings Island Diamondback Rollercoaster:
http://kidiamondback.com/
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Artic Blast Coming!!! Perhaps The Coldest In 20 years!
Looking at the NAO (North American Oscillation Forecast) at the very bottom of this image, it shows a HIGHLY Negative Pattern which favors cold air screaming in from the North:
Also In Line, is the Artic Oscilation. Looking at that forecast into next week, it shows a very grim picture allowing for the cold air to blow on south:
Finally Add In A Positive Phase To The PNA (Pacific North American Oscillation)in the same period next week (Again last Graphic) everything adds up to a TUNDRA FORECAST FOR THE EAST!:
Also In Line, is the Artic Oscilation. Looking at that forecast into next week, it shows a very grim picture allowing for the cold air to blow on south:
Finally Add In A Positive Phase To The PNA (Pacific North American Oscillation)in the same period next week (Again last Graphic) everything adds up to a TUNDRA FORECAST FOR THE EAST!:
Old Joyland Park In Kansas Vandalized Yet Again!
This Sign Was The Latest In This Park To Be Stolen In The Over 20 Times It Has Been Vandalized! EXCUSABLE!
Think you are good at Twitter? This will let you know
And How Did Yours Truly Fare? Amazingly, Surprisingly BAD!!!
Free Energy Now For 01-05-09
Jan. 5, 2009 - Todd Thorpe and Timothy Wheeler - Electro Magnetic Energy (EME) by TWM Technology, Inc. - Device sips power from six motorcycle batteries while also recharging them. Next prototype expected to surpass 100% efficient, harnessing permanent magnet power.
AB Inbev offers no more free beer
http://awalkintheparkblog.blogspot.com/2009/01/free-beer-not-here.html
Sign of the times. Companies under a recession and an inflated dollar can not even afford to do something as simple as offering free beer. They probably need to take a cue from Holiday World when it comes to beverages.
This is also a great vidcast, A Walk In The Park. Check it out!
Sign of the times. Companies under a recession and an inflated dollar can not even afford to do something as simple as offering free beer. They probably need to take a cue from Holiday World when it comes to beverages.
This is also a great vidcast, A Walk In The Park. Check it out!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
WeatherBrains 154: Variety in Weather
http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=138614&tId=2
If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you!
It’s hard to believe, but the Weather Brains gang/geek/nerdy bunch begin another year as Weather Brains rolls along. Happy New Year to all the weather enthusiasts who roll along with us and the fascinating topic of weather.
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Other discussions in this weekly podcast include topics like:
60 below in parts of Alaska
JB has some amazing information on Alaska
Comments on the Blizzard of 1993 with TV coverage
Resolutions from each of the WeatherBrains crew
Comments on a visit to New Orleans by Bill Murray
JB tells a story about a Russian meteorologist - it’s a groaner!
An inside story on The Weather Channel sale
and more!
And be sure to join us next week when our special guest will be Leo Laporte.
Mailbag: Our mail bag has been getting some attention and Kevin puts it in perspective.
From The Weather Center:
WeatherBrains 101: Visual elements of the weather remain a big fascination with the illustrious professor, so when he ran across an image of a “light pillar” over the holidays, it became the topic for the first episode of the new year.
TWIWH: Bill Murray looks back at the week of January 6th. It was quite the week in 2006 when the Atlantic hurricane season was just ending.
Listener Surveys: Okay, we continue to drive this topic into the ground, but we really do like to hear from you. Many thanks to everyone who has taken the time to fill out the Listener Survey. The survey takes just a minute or two to complete and provides us with an opportunity to learn where you are and hear your thoughts and comments on the show. Click here to take the survey.
Web Sites from Episode 154:
Space Weather
Ball lightning
All about contrails
2008 Atlantic Hurricane Summary by the National Hurricane Center
NOVA program, Dimming the Sun
Picks of the Week:
Kevin Selle - Glossary of Meteorology
Brian Peters - A Year in 40 Seconds - a YouTube video
James Spann - Earl’s Skew-T Page
JB Elliott - No pick - just a story!
Dr. Tim Coleman - YouTube video featuring WeatherBrains crew
Bill Murray - Heart Like Water by Joshua Clark
Join James Spann, JB Elliott, Kevin Selle, Dr. Tim Coleman, Bill Murray, and Brian Peters as they come together for another fascinating netcast about the weather.
We love to hear from you! To leave a recorded message, call 1-888-247-8627. Some calls may be used in future episodes. Also, feel free to post comments to the site and drop us an email at email at (at symbol) weatherbrains dot com.
If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you!
It’s hard to believe, but the Weather Brains gang/geek/nerdy bunch begin another year as Weather Brains rolls along. Happy New Year to all the weather enthusiasts who roll along with us and the fascinating topic of weather.
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Other discussions in this weekly podcast include topics like:
60 below in parts of Alaska
JB has some amazing information on Alaska
Comments on the Blizzard of 1993 with TV coverage
Resolutions from each of the WeatherBrains crew
Comments on a visit to New Orleans by Bill Murray
JB tells a story about a Russian meteorologist - it’s a groaner!
An inside story on The Weather Channel sale
and more!
And be sure to join us next week when our special guest will be Leo Laporte.
Mailbag: Our mail bag has been getting some attention and Kevin puts it in perspective.
From The Weather Center:
WeatherBrains 101: Visual elements of the weather remain a big fascination with the illustrious professor, so when he ran across an image of a “light pillar” over the holidays, it became the topic for the first episode of the new year.
TWIWH: Bill Murray looks back at the week of January 6th. It was quite the week in 2006 when the Atlantic hurricane season was just ending.
Listener Surveys: Okay, we continue to drive this topic into the ground, but we really do like to hear from you. Many thanks to everyone who has taken the time to fill out the Listener Survey. The survey takes just a minute or two to complete and provides us with an opportunity to learn where you are and hear your thoughts and comments on the show. Click here to take the survey.
Web Sites from Episode 154:
Space Weather
Ball lightning
All about contrails
2008 Atlantic Hurricane Summary by the National Hurricane Center
NOVA program, Dimming the Sun
Picks of the Week:
Kevin Selle - Glossary of Meteorology
Brian Peters - A Year in 40 Seconds - a YouTube video
James Spann - Earl’s Skew-T Page
JB Elliott - No pick - just a story!
Dr. Tim Coleman - YouTube video featuring WeatherBrains crew
Bill Murray - Heart Like Water by Joshua Clark
Join James Spann, JB Elliott, Kevin Selle, Dr. Tim Coleman, Bill Murray, and Brian Peters as they come together for another fascinating netcast about the weather.
We love to hear from you! To leave a recorded message, call 1-888-247-8627. Some calls may be used in future episodes. Also, feel free to post comments to the site and drop us an email at email at (at symbol) weatherbrains dot com.
GCC Podcast 01-04-09
http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=138613&tId=2
Do you have a vision for your life? How about starting the new year off with a plan guaranteed to make 2009 a better year?
Do you have a vision for your life? How about starting the new year off with a plan guaranteed to make 2009 a better year?
GCC Podcast 12-28-08
http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=138612&tId=2
As we wrap up another Christmas, let’s look back on 2008, consider how blessed we really are, then re-check our attitude towards another year.
As we wrap up another Christmas, let’s look back on 2008, consider how blessed we really are, then re-check our attitude towards another year.
Indiana to get more disaster relief funding
http://wibc.com/News/Story.aspx?ID=103966
Indiana will receive an additional $18.1 million in federal disaster funding to help communities recover from storms and flooding that hit the state last year. Gov. Mitch Daniels announced the aid from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday. Daniels says Indiana has secured nearly $600 million in disaster relief connected with last year's storms, which included flooding in June and September and high winds from the remnants of Hurricane Ike. The money is part of $450 million being distributed to 19 states and Puerto Rico. It will be used to provide social services to people affected by natural disasters and to build and repair health care, child care and other social service facilities.
Indiana will receive an additional $18.1 million in federal disaster funding to help communities recover from storms and flooding that hit the state last year. Gov. Mitch Daniels announced the aid from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday. Daniels says Indiana has secured nearly $600 million in disaster relief connected with last year's storms, which included flooding in June and September and high winds from the remnants of Hurricane Ike. The money is part of $450 million being distributed to 19 states and Puerto Rico. It will be used to provide social services to people affected by natural disasters and to build and repair health care, child care and other social service facilities.
4th Ice Storm Claims AGAIN More Lives In Central Indiana!!!
http://wibc.com/News/Story.aspx?ID=103969
Icy roads are being blamed for numerous accidents in southern and central Indiana, including one that killed a Petersburg woman on Indiana 57 about 30 miles north of Evansville. The Gibson County Sheriff's Department says a northbound white Pontiac Firebird apparently went out of control on a railroad overpass near Oakland City about 1:15 a.m. Tuesday and collided with a coal truck in the opposite lane, bursting into flames. The car's driver, who was killed, was identified as 20-year-old Ebony Star Alvey. Indiana State Police Sgt. Don Gregory says portions of Interstate 65 were temporarily closed in the Seymour and Columbus areas so that salt trucks could treat the slick roadways. The National Weather Service says the mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain is expected to taper overnight to a mix of light snow and light freezing drizzle.
Icy roads are being blamed for numerous accidents in southern and central Indiana, including one that killed a Petersburg woman on Indiana 57 about 30 miles north of Evansville. The Gibson County Sheriff's Department says a northbound white Pontiac Firebird apparently went out of control on a railroad overpass near Oakland City about 1:15 a.m. Tuesday and collided with a coal truck in the opposite lane, bursting into flames. The car's driver, who was killed, was identified as 20-year-old Ebony Star Alvey. Indiana State Police Sgt. Don Gregory says portions of Interstate 65 were temporarily closed in the Seymour and Columbus areas so that salt trucks could treat the slick roadways. The National Weather Service says the mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain is expected to taper overnight to a mix of light snow and light freezing drizzle.
True Legend In Podcasting, C.C. Chapman
http://www.cc-chapman.com/
http://theadvanceguard.com/
http://www.managingthegray.com/
http://www.accidenthash.com/
Coming up on the next edition of The Post It Cast, I will have an audio version filled with Podsafe Music and I also will be doing follow up review/questions from the email interview that I had with Boston Based Marketing/Podcasting Pioneer, C.C. Chapman. Below are the initial questions I asked CC and his responses. Definately check out all of his websites and if you goto the CC-chapman.com website, you will find even more ways to reach C.C. He is truly a pioneer in podcasting, and was one of the first and most popular podcasts that came from the old Podshow network (Now http://www.mevio.com/)
#1 Before you got involved in new media, what are some of the projects that you have been involved with?
My background is in computers and for the longest time that is what I was doing. I focused a lot on usability and intranet design. Right out of college, my first job was requirements gathering for a consulting company that worked with the US Government. The most high profile project I worked on was the system that handled Y2k funding requests for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
#2 Tell us about how all of your podcasts came to be
Well my first one, Reality Bitchslap Radio, came about when I got my first iPod (December 2004) and I started reading about the different things you could do with it. I had been a blogger for a while so I knew about the audio blogging concept and podcasting seemed to be just that. But, I quickly saw it as something more and got really into it. We use to play one indie song per show and people really seemed to react well to it so I thought doing a music show made more sese.
On January 10, 2005 I launched Accident Hash and have been going strong ever since. I was always the guy who loved to play new music for people and introduce new tunes. I had done college radio while at Bentley so the love was there.
Managing the Gray came about after I attending my first marketing conference and I realized that I knew more about the coming change then most people in the room did so I figured I'd share my thoughts via a podcast. People seemed to connect with what I was saying and it lead me to eventually make this my full time career.
#3 The Advance Guard is a fascinating project. Tell us about how this project came to be and where you look to take it in the next 5 years
Well calling it a project is not really the right thing. It is a full blown company that I started with my business partner Steve Coulson. He has a resume that scares me because of all the big agency experience he has and projects he has worked on. We found out at a previous company that we worked together really well and circumstances brought us together to form a company.
The fun thing about The Advance Guard is that we are working with brands of all sizes to leverage emerging technology in their marketing programs. So far we've worked with a variety of clients including Verizon FiOS, Thomas Nelson, HBO, mDialog, Didiom, Coca-Cola and American Eagle Outfitters.
Every day I wake up excited to work and that is all I can ask for. In the future our plan is to grow, but never get too big. We like the idea of staying small and nimble and working with strategic partners when necessary to execute our campaigns. I'd like to see us with a larger office in NYC and another one in Boston. The future looks exciting for us and I can't wait to get there.
#4 Growing up, who were some of your favorite actors on Television? Musicians on the radio?
I've always been a Robin Williams fan since first seeing him on TV. On the music side I've been a life long Prince fan for as long as I can remember. I was certainly a child of the 80's so I love all the music of the time. I'm still a music junkie and listen to a lot of the stuff I did then, tons of indie bands or course and lean more towards the alternative and acoustic genres these days more then any other.
#5 Do you think we will continue to see mainstream artists come along down the path of new media to promote their music, new and old?
For sure! We are seeing it now just how broken the old music business was. Artists are trying to figure out what is the best way to make a buck and keep their creative freedom. Distribution and touring are really the two big nuts to crack right now. An artist can get their music out online and such, but getting on store shelves and into venues is not as easy as everyone thinks.
I'd love to see more mainstream acts working WITH indie acts to figure out this space. They can certainly both help each other out. You look at what someone like Matthew Ebel or Geoff Smith is doing with their music and why companies and other artists are not reaching out to work with them is beyond me.
#6 Do you think we will continue to see an increase in the number of Video Type Podcasts? What are some of your favorites?
Video will continue to grow. The cost to produce them continues to drop and every day there seems to be a new platform to watch them on. I can now sit down and watch anything on my television from the latest episode of Lost to the newest Ask A Ninja. For me there is no difference and those boundaries are going to continue to drop for the general public.
I constantly watch a variety of things, but my favorites have to include Epic Fu and Geek Brief TV. Both of those have been delivering killer content since I first discovered them and they never dissapoint.
#7 Did you like the move of the New Media Expo To Vegas? Do you think that it will be held in many more cities across the nation, such as Chicago, Indianapolis, or even Boston?
The move was interesting. The bigger venue was cool, but it lost all of the community feel that it had in it's orginal location.
This year will prove to be a very interesting one with the merger with Blog World. I think it makes sense because of the obvious overlap of audiences and the closeness in timing last year. I'm looking forward to seeing how it evolves.
#8 Tell us about some of the most memorable storms you have experienced in Boston?
There is nothing better then when the sky is pitch black and then there is a flash of lightning that turns it to day light for a brief second followed by the rolling of thunder. I love that! One of my favorite things about summer in New England.
#9 What should we expect to see from you during the next year in terms of new media?
I'm going to be producing more video then I have in the past. It is something I've missed doing since my old days of running a micro budget indie film company. I've also got a new blog project I'm working on and there will still be plenty of the old podcasts and photography coming.
Thanks again CC and stay tuned for the follow up podcast in the next few days!!
http://theadvanceguard.com/
http://www.managingthegray.com/
http://www.accidenthash.com/
Coming up on the next edition of The Post It Cast, I will have an audio version filled with Podsafe Music and I also will be doing follow up review/questions from the email interview that I had with Boston Based Marketing/Podcasting Pioneer, C.C. Chapman. Below are the initial questions I asked CC and his responses. Definately check out all of his websites and if you goto the CC-chapman.com website, you will find even more ways to reach C.C. He is truly a pioneer in podcasting, and was one of the first and most popular podcasts that came from the old Podshow network (Now http://www.mevio.com/)
#1 Before you got involved in new media, what are some of the projects that you have been involved with?
My background is in computers and for the longest time that is what I was doing. I focused a lot on usability and intranet design. Right out of college, my first job was requirements gathering for a consulting company that worked with the US Government. The most high profile project I worked on was the system that handled Y2k funding requests for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
#2 Tell us about how all of your podcasts came to be
Well my first one, Reality Bitchslap Radio, came about when I got my first iPod (December 2004) and I started reading about the different things you could do with it. I had been a blogger for a while so I knew about the audio blogging concept and podcasting seemed to be just that. But, I quickly saw it as something more and got really into it. We use to play one indie song per show and people really seemed to react well to it so I thought doing a music show made more sese.
On January 10, 2005 I launched Accident Hash and have been going strong ever since. I was always the guy who loved to play new music for people and introduce new tunes. I had done college radio while at Bentley so the love was there.
Managing the Gray came about after I attending my first marketing conference and I realized that I knew more about the coming change then most people in the room did so I figured I'd share my thoughts via a podcast. People seemed to connect with what I was saying and it lead me to eventually make this my full time career.
#3 The Advance Guard is a fascinating project. Tell us about how this project came to be and where you look to take it in the next 5 years
Well calling it a project is not really the right thing. It is a full blown company that I started with my business partner Steve Coulson. He has a resume that scares me because of all the big agency experience he has and projects he has worked on. We found out at a previous company that we worked together really well and circumstances brought us together to form a company.
The fun thing about The Advance Guard is that we are working with brands of all sizes to leverage emerging technology in their marketing programs. So far we've worked with a variety of clients including Verizon FiOS, Thomas Nelson, HBO, mDialog, Didiom, Coca-Cola and American Eagle Outfitters.
Every day I wake up excited to work and that is all I can ask for. In the future our plan is to grow, but never get too big. We like the idea of staying small and nimble and working with strategic partners when necessary to execute our campaigns. I'd like to see us with a larger office in NYC and another one in Boston. The future looks exciting for us and I can't wait to get there.
#4 Growing up, who were some of your favorite actors on Television? Musicians on the radio?
I've always been a Robin Williams fan since first seeing him on TV. On the music side I've been a life long Prince fan for as long as I can remember. I was certainly a child of the 80's so I love all the music of the time. I'm still a music junkie and listen to a lot of the stuff I did then, tons of indie bands or course and lean more towards the alternative and acoustic genres these days more then any other.
#5 Do you think we will continue to see mainstream artists come along down the path of new media to promote their music, new and old?
For sure! We are seeing it now just how broken the old music business was. Artists are trying to figure out what is the best way to make a buck and keep their creative freedom. Distribution and touring are really the two big nuts to crack right now. An artist can get their music out online and such, but getting on store shelves and into venues is not as easy as everyone thinks.
I'd love to see more mainstream acts working WITH indie acts to figure out this space. They can certainly both help each other out. You look at what someone like Matthew Ebel or Geoff Smith is doing with their music and why companies and other artists are not reaching out to work with them is beyond me.
#6 Do you think we will continue to see an increase in the number of Video Type Podcasts? What are some of your favorites?
Video will continue to grow. The cost to produce them continues to drop and every day there seems to be a new platform to watch them on. I can now sit down and watch anything on my television from the latest episode of Lost to the newest Ask A Ninja. For me there is no difference and those boundaries are going to continue to drop for the general public.
I constantly watch a variety of things, but my favorites have to include Epic Fu and Geek Brief TV. Both of those have been delivering killer content since I first discovered them and they never dissapoint.
#7 Did you like the move of the New Media Expo To Vegas? Do you think that it will be held in many more cities across the nation, such as Chicago, Indianapolis, or even Boston?
The move was interesting. The bigger venue was cool, but it lost all of the community feel that it had in it's orginal location.
This year will prove to be a very interesting one with the merger with Blog World. I think it makes sense because of the obvious overlap of audiences and the closeness in timing last year. I'm looking forward to seeing how it evolves.
#8 Tell us about some of the most memorable storms you have experienced in Boston?
There is nothing better then when the sky is pitch black and then there is a flash of lightning that turns it to day light for a brief second followed by the rolling of thunder. I love that! One of my favorite things about summer in New England.
#9 What should we expect to see from you during the next year in terms of new media?
I'm going to be producing more video then I have in the past. It is something I've missed doing since my old days of running a micro budget indie film company. I've also got a new blog project I'm working on and there will still be plenty of the old podcasts and photography coming.
Thanks again CC and stay tuned for the follow up podcast in the next few days!!
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