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PPGMD
The Persian
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I was browsing Expedia today, and there was a banner "Winter Storm Stella may cause increased call volume."

Stopping using those stupid names that the Weather Channel idiots came up with. Tropical Storms are named because there very presence is deadly. So you need to be able to clearly communicate what warning or forecasts applies to what storm.


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A turbo: Exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens, and you go faster.

Mr. Doom and Gloom
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"Slow is smooth... and also slow.
 
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RogueJSK
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Yep.

Tropical storms and hurricanes are named by the World Meteorological Organization, a non-profit intergovernmental organization, for the purpose of clarity and safety.

Winter storms are named by The Weather Channel, a private company, for the purpose of media hype and increased revenue.
 
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sigmonkey
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A Sleetcar Named Desire.



"the meaning of life, is to give life meaning" ✡ Ani Yehudi אני יהודי Le'olam lo shuv לעולם לא שוב!
 
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GWbiker
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"Stella"......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RxA7AUoVLY


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"Some people are alive today because it's against the law to kill them".
 
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PHPaul
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Originally posted by sigmonkey:
A Sleetcar Named Desire.


Big Grin



Be careful when following the masses. Sometimes the M is silent.
 
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walkinghorse
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Approaching storm worked forever. Then it is storming! Storm over!
Now every winter storm is a blizzard!
You have to be a trained weather spotter to see a tornado?


Jim
 
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PPGMD
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Ugh, now the USPS is calling the front Stella. Where is that sweet meteor of death?


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A turbo: Exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens, and you go faster.

Mr. Doom and Gloom
"King in the north!"
"Slow is smooth... and also slow.
 
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IrishWind
They're after my Lucky Charms!
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What was wrong with #Snowmageddon2017?


Lord, your ocean is so very large and my divos are so very f****d-up
Dirt Sailors Unite!
 
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