Timberland’s Radler Camp shoes are perfect for anyone looking to free
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]]> http://holstein.wixy.com/2011/06/05/rocky-teaser-trailer/feed/ 0 http://holstein.wixy.com/2011/06/01/for-your-next-camping-trip/ http://holstein.wixy.com/2011/06/01/for-your-next-camping-trip/#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2011 21:03:13 +0000 holstein-wixy http://holstein.wixy.com/2011/06/01/for-your-next-camping-trip/ Melissa's going camping this weekend. I'm going to share this camping accessory with her.

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With killer tornadoes in half a dozen states in the last month, information about the effective force of each tornado has been thrown around, but few people use the terms properly and fewer still know what they mean.

The Fujita scale was first proposed in 1971 and suggested a rating system for tornadoes and hurricanes based on the wind strength and damage done by the tornado. Since the evaluation of damage cannot begin while the tornado is on the ground, it is improper to discuss a tornado as an F-anything in the midst of the storm.

According to the NWS, the EF scale functions from 0 to 5 and while in theory an F-6 tornado could have been possible under the original Fujita scale, the enhanced scale considers an EF-5 representative of total destruction. Since nothing goes beyond total destruction, a tornado greater than an EF-5 cannot exist.

Based on the EF scale, an EF-0 event represents winds of less than about 75 mph and would damage roofs and tree limbs. An EF-5 tornado would have winds in excess of 261 mph and include total or near total destruction of all types of construction.

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The birthday card sent by my parents to my wife arrived today. But not really. The envelope arrived, minus the card and a gift card.

At least the United States Postal Service cares!

Sgt. Bruce brought his pepper spray into the studio today. I didn't know they came in family size.