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Cat 6 lead authors: WU cofounder Dr. Jeff Masters (right), who flew w/NOAA Hurricane Hunters 1986-1990, & WU meteorologist Bob Henson, @bhensonweather
By: Dr. Jeff Masters , 1:10 AM GMT on February 12, 2013
The strong tornado that swept through Hattiesburg and Oak Grove in Lamar County, Mississippi, on Sunday has been rated an EF-4 with 170 mph winds, making it the first violent EF-4 tornado of 2013. The tornado hit Hattiesburg at 5:12 pm CST February 10, injuring 82 people and causing widespread damage over a 20-mile-long path. Miraculously, there were no deaths.The only other violent EF-4 tornado ever to hit Lamar County occurred on April 24, 1908, according to NWS Jackson.
Figure 1. Oak Grove High School football field near Hattiesburg, MS after Sunday's tornado. Damage was rated EF-4 near the high school, and there was clear evidence of the tornado being multi-vortex over a portion of its path. Image credit: NWS Jackson Facebook page.
The 2013 tornado season is off to an unusually busy start--a pattern we also saw last year. The January 29 - 30, 2013 tornado outbreak now has 56 confirmed tornadoes, including the only EF-3 tornado of the year, which hit Adairsville, GA, on January 30, killing one person. The outbreak is now ranked as the second largest January tornado outbreak since records began in 1950 (the largest: 128 tornadoes on January 21 - 22, 1999 .) NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged twelve preliminary reports of tornadoes on Sunday, from Mississippi and Alabama. This brings the tally of preliminary tornado reports for the year to 100. On average, we've had just 72 preliminary tornado reports by February 10 during the previous seven years, 2005 - 2011.
Video 1. Hotel worker Rynal Grant caught this impressive video of the February 10, 2013 Hattiesburg, Mississippi tornado.
Portlight receives $125,000 grant for New Jersey relief efforts
On September 14, 2008, the devastation wrought by Hurricane Ike on Texas and Louisiana moved members of the wunderground community to put into action their own impromptu relief effort. From this humble beginning has grown a disaster-relief charity I have been proud to support--Portlight.org. Portlight has stood up to support the needs of thousands of people affected by natural disasters since Hurricane Ike. After Hurricane Sandy, Portlight became a clearinghouse for local, state and federal agencies, including the FEMA Functional Needs Task Force--New Jersey, meeting the needs of people with disabilities. This week, Portlight announced that they had received a grant of $125,000 to continue helping in New Jersey in a big way. Congratulations, Portlight!
Figure 2. Vince Sciacca was in a horrific car accident a few years ago, which put him in a coma for nine months and left him with a severe brain injury. Shortly before Superstorm Sandy struck, and after much struggle, he had finally straightened out his equipment needs. The storm came along and destroyed everything. Portlight's project manager, Steve Major, delivered this power chair to Vince on February 2, and will be working with him to replace other equipment, as well.
Visit the Portlight.org. Portlight.org website to find out more or Portlight blog to learn more. Donations are always welcome!
Jeff Masters
The views of the author are his/her own and do not necessarily represent the position of The Weather Company or its parent, IBM.
Cat 6 lead authors: WU cofounder Dr. Jeff Masters (right), who flew w/NOAA Hurricane Hunters 1986-1990, & WU meteorologist Bob Henson, @bhensonweather


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Mathematics has been called the language of the sciences and, more broadly, the most powerful tool for the analysis of patterns across all fields of study. The main mission of the Department of Mathematics is to promote an understanding of and appreciation for this vision of mathematics. Since the power of mathematics derives from both descriptive and inferential aspects, it is important to consider the possibility for its misuse while emphasizing its enormous potential for good. In practice, students are expected to participate actively in both the formulation of mathematical questions and in trying to solve them, using appropriate mathematical methods. This goal includes the understanding that students will be expected to demonstrate mastery of the basic mathematical concepts and methods relevant to the questions they are trying to solve.
The Bachelor of Science is offered in mathematics.
The major requires a minimum of 32 credit hours (eight courses) in mathematics courses or seminars numbered above 120.
Total credit hours required for B.S. degree in mathematics – 32 credits
Many majors emphasize a particular area of mathematics in their course work. Those emphasizing theoretical mathematics have been notably successful in graduate study at respected universities; majors who wish to prepare for graduate school should take MATH 335, MATH 430 and MATH 435.
Other students emphasize applied mathematics in preparation for advanced study in areas other than mathematics; such majors should include MATH 310 and an advanced seminar MATH 475 on an applied topic of interest in their programs.
Students preparing to teach mathematics in secondary schools should take MATH 235, MATH 310 and MATH 430.
The most frequent double-major with mathematics is physics; students pursuing this option should take MATH/PHYS 320 and an advanced seminar (MATH 475) on further topics in mathematical physics.
Mathematics majors are frequently double-majors. Such majors that allow students to pursue other strong interests in any other discipline and relate them to mathematics are encouraged by the department.
Mathematics is often called the language of the sciences. As such it provides a means by which scientists model that which they observe in the "worlds" they seek to describe and those simulated in their laboratory experiments. A primary means of such modeling is through the use of elementary functions whose analysis is a major focus of calculus.
Mathematics for the sciences is a minor within mathematics itself that provides students with the understanding of and techniques for modeling using the elementary functions and techniques of calculus. The minor is designed primarily for physics and other natural science majors who are interested in modeling or are preparing for graduate study. However, it is appropriate as well for some social science and business and policy study majors, especially those interested in economic systems.
The minor in mathematics for the sciences is not available to mathematics majors.
The minor requires a minimum of 16 credit hours (four courses).
Total credit hours required for mathematics for the sciences minor – 16 credits
While many people associate mathematics with calculations and arithmetic, there is much more to math than simply crunching numbers. In its most general form, math is sometimes described as the science of patterns. Some of the patterns mathematicians explore include algorithms, sets, sequences, graphs, networks, functional relations, statistical data and geometric and topological structures. Since the analysis and understanding of patterns is important in virtually every discipline, the ideas and methods of mathematics can be applied in almost any field. Sometimes mathematical analysis allows for the prediction of certain patterns (or at least of their likelihood). Other times, just as importantly, mathematics reveals that making a prediction with reasonable certainty is impossible.
Students who are well versed in math will be better prepared for employment and for graduate work in any field that deals with data analysis, quantitative reasoning or logical deduction. Mathematics students will also be better able to understand recent advances in subjects where mathematical methods are routinely applied. Even in fields such as law and philosophy, where computational issues may not be emphasized, the use of logical thinking as required by mathematical proofs is a valuable skill.
Many majors at Guilford, including business administration, biology, chemistry and physics, already require mathematics courses. However, the increasing use of mathematical methods and terminology in many fields, scientific and otherwise, is a great reason to study more than just the bare minimum of mathematics. Questions about infinity, higher dimensions, the limitations of computing and the prediction of future events are just some of the topics up for grabs.
If you are a current or prospective student who wants to know more about the different math courses Guilford has to offer, please contact any of the mathematics faculty and we'd be happy to tell you more.
As with any course of study at Guilford, successfully majoring in mathematics involves a certain amount of planning. The courses a math major completes can be divided into three types:
The only calculus course required for the major is MATH 225 (Multivariable Calculus). However, this course is the third step in a typical calculus sequence, and so students will need to study two semesters' worth of single-variable calculus to prepare for MATH 225.
The set of courses students take before MATH 225 depends on their background. MATH 121 (Calculus I) is a typical entry point, but students who have already learned some calculus could potentially skip to MATH 122 (Calculus II) or all the way to MATH 225. This option is intended for students who are currently comfortable with the earlier courses; students who have taken calculus a long time ago are encouraged to retake the courses if they no longer remember the content.
Students who need a refresher on algebra, trigonometry and exponential functions can choose to take MATH 115 (Elementary Functions) before beginning the calculus sequence. Students who have covered the material in Calculus I and Calculus II but want to re-explore the material in more depth should consider MATH 123 (Accelerated Calculus), offered every fall.
The math major also requires either MATH 320 (Mathematical Physics) or MATH 325 (Linear Algebra), each of which requires Multivariable Calculus as a prerequisite. For planning purposes, either of these courses can be thought of as a fourth step in the calculus sequence. MATH 320 is typically offered in the fall, while MATH 325 is typically offered in the spring.
MATH 231 (Foundations of Mathematics) is an introduction to proofs and abstract mathematical thinking and in a sense it is a gateway to the upper-level courses of the mathematics department. This course is offered every spring and potential math majors should strongly consider taking the course during the spring of their first or second year at Guilford.
Students must also take one upper-level course classified as theoretical and one classified as applied. The three theoretical options are MATH 335 (Topology), MATH 430 (Algebraic Structures) and MATH 435 (Real Analysis). Each of these courses requires MATH 231 as a prerequisite. The three applied courses are MATH 310 (Probability and Statistics), which requires MATH 225; MATH 412 (Discrete Mathematics II), which should be taken after Math 212; and MATH 415, which requires MATH 325. Any of these courses may be replaced by a 400-level seminar course; these seminars are occasionally arranged by faculty based on student interest.
The mathematics major requires a minimum of 32 credits in courses numbered above 120; this includes three elective courses beyond the five courses specifically required. Students who take calculus courses at Guilford to prepare for MATH 225 may satisfy one or two of these electives through MATH /or 123.
Other options include MATH 212 (Discrete Mathematics I), MATH 232 (Infinity, Undecidability and Noncomputability), MATH 235 (Geometry), additional upper-level courses or seminars and independent studies.
As is apparent from the descriptions above, the mathematics major offers a high level of flexibility. The decision of which courses to take can be made based on a student's interest, schedule and intended career path. Here are some suggested tracks:
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MADISON-Laura Lynn Ord, age 61, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013. Death was due to complications from a respiratory disease. She was born in Tacoma, Wash., on Dec. 20, 1951. She had a carefree early childhood and was doted on by her older brother, Mike, and sister, Cheryl, because of those big blue eyes, dimples, and smile that lit up the world. The family moved to California in 1960. Her school activities included caring for horses at a nearby stable and participating in local horse shows. After graduating from Reseda High School, she went on to work with horses. She rode her horse, Chance, in equestrian events as well as for pleasure. In later years, she worked in the restaurant business. Laurie was an avid animal lover beginning with a moth she named Sherbert. She treasured her horse, Chance, and her dogs, Jake and Chrissy. She enjoyed sports when she was young, especially baseball. Laurie continued to follow the Los Angeles Dodgers even after her move to Madison.
Laurie is survived by her mother, Mildred Ord, of Madison; sisters, Cheryl of New Hope, PA., and Jeanne Welton of Corona Del Mar, Calif.; brother, Larry of Essex, Calif.; niece, Amber Ord, of Petaluma, Calif.; nephew, Steve Ord, of Mountain View, Calif.; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Her father, Elam, and brothers, Michael and Roger, preceded her in death.
A Memorial Service for Laurie will be held at BLACKHAWK CHURCH, 9620 Brader Way, Middleton, at 1 p.m., on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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I found exactly the same things to be true when I lived in Western Montana and fished for very large pike in the lower Flathead River and some of the irrigation ponds in the lower Flathead Valley. Movement, size (I tied my flies on some old Seally 2/0 3XL streamer hooks I found in a bargain bin at a fhop in Missoula, MT), and flash were the 3 most important elements for effective pike flies.
I also found these three to be the most important elements for musky in Pennsylvania's Susquahanna River and pickerel in the Delaware River.
The colors I liked most were: red & yellow (like the Micky Finn), red & white (just like the old spoon), and all black.
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Pete, I agree with everything that you posted. In my opinion, there isn't too much difference between the elements of a fly for still water vs. moving water pike. When I fish the rivers around here, about 80% of the action takes place in relatively shallow backwaters. The only time that the fish might be holding in moving water is when they are in depressions downstream of islands or humps, but even this is never really more than 10 feet deep and the fish aren't actually in the current. They are in the holes and out of the current. But for a fly to get to them, it needs weight (conehead or clouser eyes).
Epoxy does tend to make the flies sink a bit more quickly, and for that reason any deceiver type flies that I make for pike in shallow water have as little as possible. In fact, I'm going to experiment a bit with Softex to see how much of a difference that makes on sink rate. I remember sending some to you last year, and I confirmed what you also discovered: they had entirely too much epoxy, and the hooks were too heavy for the application. This is one of the reasons that I thought about the Blonde pattern, because the head is much smalller (less epoxy needed) and I'm now using Dai Rikki freshwater hooks.
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Long story short: what you said!
Mark, this looks good.
As far as Pike fly design goes, my general experience (mostly in stillwater/lakes) has been:
- The closer the shape ,e.g. girth, and size, e.g. length, of the fly mirrors any bait/forage in the water you are fishing, the better chance of hook up;
- Flash in the design is the most important element;
- Color is secondary to shape and bright is better than dark
- Material that flexes and/or pulses (the way the fly swims) is better than stiff material
From your pic and recipe, looks like you captured all of the essential elements!
Since I mostly fish in shallow water, not much deeper than 8 feet, I prefer flies without the weight of the epoxy head. Also I prefer a head that cause more water disturbance since the vibration is also an attractor element.
Moving water design criteria & techniques may be altogether different?
What are your views on this? Still water design Vs. moving water design?
P.S. I hope I'll be trying the "Blondie" out in the spring.
looks like a good perch imitation
come spring all these patterns will get tested by me we got smallmouth largemouth and even a few muskies and northerns in my local river
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Piker Blonde (swap entry)
Hook: Dai Riki #810, size 3/0
Thread: Yellow, 3/0
Tail: Yellow bucktail
Tail flash: Pearl flashabou (saltwater size)
Body flash: Flat gold tinsel
Wing: Yellow bucktail
Flanks: Chartruese grizzly saddle hackles
Throat: Red bucktail
Eyes: Red 3D stick on
Head: 5 minute epoxy, followed by Hard as Nails
I wanted to try something a bit different for the pike. About a year ago I put the grizzly blonde pattern into the striper archive, but always had it in the back of my mind that it would make a good freshwater pattern as well.
These flies are sparser than what I normally tie for pike, and I have never fished them in such an application. I believe that the color, flash, and size are right, but ultimately the fish will be the judges.
Please let me know how you all do with this pattern. I'll be trying it here, but would like to know how it works elsewhere.
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A skull x-ray is a picture of the bones surrounding the brain, including the facial bones, the nose, and the sinuses.
X-ray - head; X-ray - skull; Skull radiography; Head x-ray
You will be asked to lie on the x-ray table or sit in a chair. Your head may be placed in different positions.
Inform the health care provider if you are pregnant. Remove all jewelry.
Generally, there is little or no discomfort during an x-ray. If there is a head injury, positioning the head may be uncomfortable.
Your doctor may order this test if you you have injured your skull or you have symptoms or signs of a structural problem inside the skull (such as a tumor or bleeding).
A skull x-ray is also used to evaluate an unusually shaped child's head.
Additional conditions under which the test may be performed include the following:
Abnormal results may be due to:
A skull x-ray may detect increased intracranial pressure and unusual skull structures that are present at birth (congenital).
There is low radiation exposure. X-rays are monitored and regulated to provide the minimum amount of radiation exposure needed to produce the image. Most experts feel that the risk is low compared with the benefits. Pregnant women and children are more sensitive to the risks associated with x-rays.
A CT scan of the head is usually preferred to a skull x-ray to evaluate most head injuries or brain disorders. Skull x-rays are rarely used as the main test to diagnose such conditions.
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I thought this was a good fact-based article describing how heavy govt spending does NOT grow an economy.
When govt spending in Sweden hit 68% of GDP, it's economy went to 0% growth (for 5 years). It was also running govt deficits. At that point the govt acknowledged the problem & began "austerity" measures, among them reducing subsidies for health and dental care (how about that?). They also had very high taxes. It took them 12 years to get back down to their present rate of spending, 37% of GDP. The economy began to grow again when they got down to 49% of GDP. Taxes are now lower than they were during the low-growth period, growth is up, and they are running budget surpluses! Their tax rates are pretty much a flat rate across all income levels.
The conclusion here was:The sources for the information in the article:Keynesians tell us that cutting government spending will slow economic growth. The exact opposite happened with Sweden. Once it started cutting spending, its economy started growing: 4% in 1994 and 3.9% in 1995. In the 18 years since it started cutting, Sweden's economy grew at twice its previous rate, even faster than the U.S.'s.Data sources: The source for most comparisons above, including the two charts, was the International Monetary Fund's World Economic Outlook Database (dated April 2012). The source for population characteristics was the CIA Factbook. The source for U.S. federal government revenue and spending was the White House's Office of Management and Budget.


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On the one hand, "Micro-Eutopia" embodies where abstraction is today — messy, junky, grungy, scarred, charred, and rusted. It feels like the wreckage and the hangover after the big party the night before.
Annabeth Marks's That Guy is red and white lines like psychedelic tree rings on a warped and rumpled rectangle of paper pulp. CF's pages of surreal comics pasted to a board slathered and stained with paint look like something recovered from a flooded cellar. Ara Peterson and Jim Drain's Stocks are found wood worked to resemble colonial prisoner stocks covered with silvery, bronzy paint that makes it seem both burned and like something from your local neighborhood bondage disco.
Other works highlight the voice prominent in this sort of art — playing funny dumb, favoring non sequiturs. Craig Smith Dermody's potted trees support racks of CDs with flowers on their covers. Muffy Brandt's photos of what look to be a couple of dead rats decomposing on pavement hang below a joke photo of a lolling cat with someone holding a clown mask in front of its face. Lyndon C. Lopez's photocopied zine A Shitty Eagle Is Born offer collages of a pissing carton Calvin with a photo of a dog in a ketchup bottle costume, and a knife plunging through a hand, a palm tree, a tire, and soap. Brian Chippendale's Top Tweets 3 are scrawled with gnomic words of wisdom: "The toothbrush is just a thug with a baseball bat standing between me and my bed"; "I fear automatic weapons way worse than gay marriage or marijuana, I guess some people don't though." I assume they're actual tweets since he's active on Twitter.
Frankly, much of this doesn't grab me. The purposeful lunkhead half-assedness rings sour. And how do we discern the difference between carefully "bad" painting and simply bad painting? But perhaps I'm missing something. Certainly this is territory where ambitious, trailblazing folks are busy these days.
On the other hand, this art often directly draws draw inspiration from 1980s expressionist painting — when Frank Stella toggled between his new messy painted aluminum reliefs and the Minimalist paintings of hard-edged bands of color that made his name in the 1950s and '60s.
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