Bush Sheltered During Tornado Alert
The News Review:
- Bush Sheltered During Tornado Alert
- Hurricane police charged with murder
- Winds of change blow for director of storm center.
- Hurricane Season fficially Ends Today
- Black Tornado runs past Cavaliers
- Governor’s ffice Meets With Local fficials n Tornado Damage
Bush Sheltered During Tornado Alert
Washington Post – Dec 30, 2006
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Hurricane police charged with murder
The Age – Dec 30, 2006
Photo: APther related coverage. Four other civilians suffered gunshot wounds in the episodewhich took place on September 4 2005. No officers were hurt. Theshootings occurred while much of the New rleans area was underwater. The police department’s initial account — that officerswere responding to reports of snipers firing on contractors —seemed to confirm fears of lawlessness in the city.
Winds of change blow for director of storm center.
Free with registration – rlando Sentinel – AccessMyLibrary.com – Dec 30, 2006
Days later when the mayor of New rleans predicted 10000 dead in the city Max Mayfield was ready to quit. “I told my wife `That’s it. I’m out of there’” the outgoing director of the National Hurricane Center recalled recently. “I worked my whole career to prevent loss of life and no one wants that to happen on their watch. ” Though still horrific the final toll from Hurricane Katrina’s rampage was far lower than those early estimates. And Mayfield remained on the job earning universal praise for his center’s performance amid blistering criticism of the overall federal response. That provides a measure of comfort to Mayfield 58 as he packs up the awards plaques and medals he has amassed during 34 years at the hurricane center and hands the reins to his successor Bill Proenza on Wednesday… I’m out of there’” the outgoing director of the National Hurricane Center recalled recently. “I worked my whole career to prevent loss of life and no one wants that to happen on their watch. ” Though still horrific the final toll from Hurricane Katrina’s rampage was far lower than those early estimates. And Mayfield remained on the job earning universal praise for his center’s performance amid blistering criticism of the overall federal response. That provides a measure of comfort to Mayfield 58 as he packs up the awards plaques and medals he has amassed during 34 years at the hurricane center and hands the reins to his successor Bill Proenza on Wednesday. “We’ve had several congressional hearings a lot of scrutiny and a number of books about Katrina and no one has fussed.
Hurricane Season fficially Ends Today
Cruise Critic – Dec 30, 2006
Hurricane Season fficially Ends Today – Cruise Critic News. After all at this time last year more storms were still on the way — the season closer Zeta formed on December 30 and hung around until January 6. Meanwhile the last storm we saw this year in the Atlantic was merely number nine Hurricane Isaac which dissipated way back on ctober 2… Hurricane Season fficially Ends Today – Cruise Critic News. After all at this time last year more storms were still on the way — the season closer Zeta formed on December 30 and hung around until January 6. Meanwhile the last storm we saw this year in the Atlantic was merely number nine Hurricane Isaac which dissipated way back on ctober 2… We also introduced From the Desk of the Storm Meister a weekly column from Senior Contributor Steve Faber — sailor pilot and weather guru. The National ceanic and Atmospheric Administration has attributed 2006′s tame activity to the rapid return of El Nino “a periodic warming of the ocean waters in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific which influences pressure and wind patterns across the tropical Atlantic. ” Simply put El Nino reduces hurricane activity in the Atlantic Basin. The NAA says El Nino conditions are likely to continue into early 2007 but forecasters aren’t sure what impact that will have on next year’s hurricane season. According to the NAA 2005 was the busiest year on record with 28 storms (27 named and 1 unnamed) 15 of which reached hurricane status. Read on for more facts and figures from Cruise Critic’s hurricane team:.
Black Tornado runs past Cavaliers
Mail Tribune – Dec 30, 2006
They deserved to win. Clackamas came out in a full-court zone press and North Medford went through it like jack rabbits through an open field. The Tornado raced to a 22-14 lead after one period as it consistently beat the pressure with quick accurate passes and layups at the opposite end of the court. Pecktol tallied North Medford’s first six points and had 13 by the end of the quarter. Eight of them came on layups against the press 10 if you count the two free throws he made after getting hacked on another layup try. “The press played right into our hands — getting into the open court with opportunities to score” said Pecktol who has scored 48 points during North Medford’s three-game win streak. “They kept pressing and we kept scoring… Everyone just gutted it up. North Medford wound up shooting 51 percent from the field (25 of 49) and outrebounded the taller Cavaliers 37-28. The Tornado also sank four 3-point baskets including two by Williams. “About time” Williams said. “I’ve been passing up wide-open looks but tonight I decided to be aggressive and not hold myself back. Junior post Craig Seiler led Clackamas with 14 points senior post Matt Hendrix added 12 and Young and Cawthorn had 10 each. CLACKAMAS (55) — Seiler 14 Hendrix 12 Young 10 Cawthorn 10 Kunke 6 Papenfuss 2 Croteau 1 Jones 0 Swerzbin 0 Mauermann 0.
Governor’s ffice Meets With Local fficials n Tornado Damage
KWTX – Dec 30, 2006
Authorities say nightfall slowed many emergency personnel trying to canvas the area for additional victims. A tornado warning forced President Bush and first lady Laura Bush to move to an armored vehicle outside a shelter on their ranch in Crawford just west of Waco. A tornado damaged buildings and downed power lines and tree limbs in the glesby area and the storm left a trail of damage behind in Bosque County. A tornado touched down in College Station Friday afternoon causing extensive damage and at least one injury… Authorities say nightfall slowed many emergency personnel trying to canvas the area for additional victims. A tornado warning forced President Bush and first lady Laura Bush to move to an armored vehicle outside a shelter on their ranch in Crawford just west of Waco. A tornado damaged buildings and downed power lines and tree limbs in the glesby area and the storm left a trail of damage behind in Bosque County. A tornado touched down in College Station Friday afternoon causing extensive damage and at least one injury.