Hope the snow storm isn't too bad... although I wouldn't mind everything being all covered in white when I get home :)

Quoted: A deadly winter storm brought snow and sleet to the Northeast on Thursday as crews worked to restore power to hundreds of thousands hit earlier.

The flu virus thrives in cold weather, which is why winter is flu season. But bundling up won't prevent you from getting sick!

Quoted: Generations of mothers believed that the flu risk could be averted by wearing a heavy coat, sweater, mittens, scarf, and hat. According to this new study, even the most oppressive smothering of children in multiple layers won't protect them against contracting the flu.

So sad - Bangladesh has really been getting the brunt of the harsher storms and climate condidtions over the last couple years...

Quoted: A cyclone that hit Bangladesh with winds up to 155 mph has killed at least 1,100 people with hundreds more unaccounted for, reports said Friday.

Wow, this is depressing.

Quoted: Are the effects of climate change -- coastal erosion, rising sea levels and increased hurricanes -- coming to a neighborhood near you? If so, what could it mean for the value of your property?

This is the first tornado to hit Brooklyn in 118 years. Something's screwy.

Quoted: The thunderstorm that tore through New York City on Wednesday unloaded 3 inches of rain in an hour and spawned a tornado that ripped the roofs off dozens of Brooklyn homes. It was the borough's first twister since the National Weather Service started keeping reliable records in 1889,

Storms definitely seem to be getting more severe. I heard this one was so bad people didn't even make it into work today because the subways were down. People are being told to just stay home! Stay safe, guys...

Quoted: Torrential rain blamed for at least one death flooded subways and rail lines and delayed flights early Wednesday at New York's three major airports and thousands of commuters were stranded for two hours or more.

Whoa... hope this ends up being all hype. Stay safe east coast people!

Quoted: NEW YORK (AP) -- Airlines canceled 300 flights Sunday as a hard-blowing nor'easter gathered strength along the East Coast and threatened to deliver some of the worst shore flooding in 14 years.

Amazing story - seems like the dog played a major part in the successful rescue! Quite a year for Mt. Hood...

Quoted: All three climbers and a dog stranded on Mount Hood since Sunday are now off the mountain, said Russell Gubele, command officer for Mountain Wave Search and Rescue.