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Today I used to work with a guy named Russ who claimed he was so old that all he did was watch the Weather Channel. He would later comment that "At least I don't watch C-SPAN." He's retired now. So I expect he watches C-SPAN now as well. Learn the Lingo: Weather Forecasting Growing up watching some local-to-NJ news, there was a weather man (Lloyd Lindsay Young) who pronounced humid not the way you just read it in your head, but as hum-id. I still pronounce it that way because someone has to keep the tradition going. Where Climate and Astronomy Meet What is Freezing Rain? See More About:  forecasting  precipitation  winds The Perfect Storm I bet a lot of us remember the movie and maybe even some remember the book. But do we really remember the systems that combined to create this monster? Here's what happened. How to Avoid a Hurricane on Your Vacation Hurricanes 101 See More About:  hurricane pictures  weather history  famous storms Our Warming Earth It's sorta scary to see the planet getting warmer -- and faster than scientists originally expected. Here's what we know so far. What Is the Arctic Oscillation? Tornadoes: Know Your Risks, Alerts, and Safe Locations Make a Weather Station I don't always go for these DIY dealies. I'm lazy, unskilled, and preoccupied with chocolate-covered snack cakes, so not a lot of "projects" get done. By me, at least. But with the kids involved, this one might actually happen. Educational and Fun Games for Weather Fans How Do Barometers Work? See More About:  weather  teaching about weather  scientific instruments Today Ads Weather Watch The Weather Channel The Weather Weather Weather Channel Featured Articles Weather Changes and Fishing Patterns Dealing with Offshore Thunderstorms Hurricane Safety Surviving Extreme Heat Staying Safe in a Flood How High is the Sky?   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Macaroni and Cheese Oodles of delicious macaroni and cheese recipes, from old fashioned classics to spiced-up versions. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement