Monthly Archives: August 2009

Beautiful Bill

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Here are some gorgeous satellite photos of Category 4 Hurricane Bill — taken at 1:15 PM, 3:15 PM and 5:15 PM EDT, respectively — courtesy of the wide and narrow RGB satellite loops:

Woodstock & Camille

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The Weather Channel’s Dr. Stu Ostro writes: “Did you know that Hurricane Camille made landfall on the same night as the final night of the Woodstock Music & Art Fair?” I sure didn’t. And that night was 40 years ago this week. Ostro even has the New York Times front page to prove it: Heh. Love the story placement. Three… Read more »

Hurricane Bill now a Category 4

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Hurricane Bill strengthened further overnight, and its top sustained winds are now estimated at 135 mph as of 5:00 AM EDT, making it a Category Four hurricane. It could be even stronger; data from a recon plane later today will give us a better idea of the storm’s strength. Here’s a visible satellite view this morning: Further strengthening is expected…. Read more »

Harlem Renaissance

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During my commute today, I listened to last weekend’s episode of This American Life (via the podcast, which I love). Act One, about Geoffrey Canada’s Harlem Children’s Zone, was absolutely fascinating. I highly recommend it. You can download the episode for free, or just subscribe to the podcast (iTunes link).