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Sorin Adam Matei

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Was hurricane Irene over hyped? Compare actual and forecast tracking paths to see how accurate was the NOAA National Hurricane Center forecast (map, kmz)

Irene might’ve not destroyed the Manhattan skyscrapers with over 100 mph winds and 10 foot high tide surges, as some Godzilla-meets-King Kong extreme weather scenario aficionados dreamed, but it did do a lot of damage in the coastal areas of many seabord…

Manahattanhenge: One of the two days a year when the setting sun can be seen along east west streets in New York City

Just like at Stonehenge. the sun only sets twice a year in such a way as to be seen from the eastern end of the numbered streets that run East – West. New Yorkers rejoice: Scores took to Manhattan‘s streets Tuesday to…