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Science

Don’t Be Mad At The Weather Man Because Irene Fizzled

So Hurricane Irene was a major letdown. Right? Why did that arsehole weather dude make you evacuate, anyway?

Gadgets

7 Tools For A Post-Hurricane Cleanup

Thankfully, Hurricane Irene wasn’t as bad as it could have been in some places. But there were still plenty of people affected by the hurricane in significant ways. What do they do next? Well, they clean up. Here are seven tools to help.

August 28, 2011
Science

The Guys Who Look Forward To Hurricanes

As US east coasters buy plywood, calk, rations and cower in fear, some guys are wringing their hands in anticipation. Surfers. Hurricane season is what east coast surfers absolutely live for.

August 27, 2011
News

F-22 Jets Allowed To Fly Just To Escape Irene

Like its more expensive cousin, the F-35, America’s F-22 fighter fleet at Langley Air Force Base has been grounded due to malfunctioning parts. Surprise! Not at all. But they’re taking to the skies again! — just to avoid a hurricane.

Mobile

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Make Phone Calls During The Hurricane

Want to know why mobile networks got clogged and choked during the earthquake? A one-minute phone call is 460,800 per cent larger than a single text. So with our next natural disaster this week, use SMS. For everyone’s sake.

News

Governor Chris Christie To Idiots: Get The Hell Off The Beach

People of New Jersey loitering on the beaches! Your Governor Chris Christie has some very good advice for you. Stop working on your tan and get the hell off the beach! That goes for you too, Snookie!

Gadgets

9 Tools To Help Tame Hurricane Irene

Well, Hurricane Irene is here, which means much the US east coast should be prepared for the worst. We ran this toolkit earlier in the week in wake of the earthquake. But it’s just as useful for hurricanes.

Science

The 10 Stupidest Ways To Die In A Hurricane

Only 3500 Americans have died in hurricanes since the 1940s thanks to improved warning and evacuation systems. So if you end up one of them, you were either in the wrong place at the wrong time, or you were stupid. But you’re not alone! We found a bunch of really dumb ways people met their maker during a hurricane. Let their idiocy be a lesson.

News

NYC Orders First Mandatory Evacuation In History

We’re all laughing nervously in the office but Irene is no joke. Obama already has said the hurricane will be of historic proportions, and the City of New York has ordered the first mandatory evacuation in history.

News

How To Listen In On First Responder Calls During The Hurricane

News outlets are going to frantically update you with Hurricane Irene info, but you can get a step ahead and listen directly to live feeds of first responder calls. Here’s how (and where).

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