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I am looking to break into broadcast journalism. What are questions I should ask myself to know if this is the route I should go into or if isn't for me?

Asked by Tori about 10 years ago

Hi, Tori. Without question, do anything you can to get an internship at a local radio or television station. You will be able to decide very quickly if that is the path for you. Good luck!!

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Hello. I was wondering specifically the storm Nika. As it entered New York state, was that considered a cold front or a warm front?

Asked by ginnymyers almost 11 years ago

Hi, Ginny. A little terminology disconnect here, thanks for asking! A storm has fronts associated with it, so that storm had both. Typically a storm will have a cold front (the blue line you see on weather maps), the leading edge of colder air, usually moving south, and a warm front (the red line on weather maps), the leading edge of warmer air. Air flows toward the center of a storm (that big "L" you see on weather maps) and the system rotates counterclockwise. The winter storm names you have heard the last two years are a creation of The Weather Channel and not used by the rest of the weather community. There is a great online weather dictionary maintained by The National Weather Serivice at, http://w1.weather.gov/glossary/ if you would like to look up some terms. Great question, thanks!

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Has the moon ever turned red like it did this morning?

Asked by john over 10 years ago

Yes! This is caused by a lunar eclipse. Recently the term "blood moon" has been used on social media giving it some new life. Thanks!

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Being a science guy, what's your favorite "photon walks into a bar" joke?

Asked by Bill W. about 10 years ago

Well, Bill. As a "science guy", I know that photons don't drink and would never be caught in a bar. (rimshot)

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Is there such a thing as a 'bubble' or 'dome' in certain areas that seem to avoid the majority of certain weather? I live in Fleming Island, Florida, and as long as I can remember, thunderstorms tend to hit around us, but not on us as often. Why?

Asked by Debi over 9 years ago

Hi, Debi-Not a "dome" really. Patterns can be influenced by the landscape. I would guess your area might be influenced by the sea breeze and the shape of the coastline. Thanks!

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Don't some meteorologists use touch screen lcd screens instead of the old fashioned green screens?

Asked by Ron almost 10 years ago

Yes, Ron. Not my favorite presentation since it washes out and minimizes the data, but producers and managers get bored easily sometimes.

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My son will go surfing in Costa Rica this august 1st to august 6th. For optimum waves, the wind should come off the land thereby lifting the oncoming waves. Can you narrow down a specific point for me anywhere along the C.R. coastline? Thank you, JG

Asked by fishguy54jk over 10 years ago

Hi, JG. I must admit that is a bit out of my area of expertise. You might try an internet search. I found this: http://www.surfline.com/surf-report/costa-rica_2736/map/
Thanks!

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I am looking to break into broadcast journalism. What are questions I should ask myself to know if this is the route I should go into or if isn't for me?

Hello. I was wondering specifically the storm Nika. As it entered New York state, was that considered a cold front or a warm front?

Has the moon ever turned red like it did this morning?

Being a science guy, what's your favorite "photon walks into a bar" joke?

Also on Jobstr...

Is there such a thing as a 'bubble' or 'dome' in certain areas that seem to avoid the majority of certain weather? I live in Fleming Island, Florida, and as long as I can remember, thunderstorms tend to hit around us, but not on us as often. Why?

Don't some meteorologists use touch screen lcd screens instead of the old fashioned green screens?

My son will go surfing in Costa Rica this august 1st to august 6th. For optimum waves, the wind should come off the land thereby lifting the oncoming waves. Can you narrow down a specific point for me anywhere along the C.R. coastline? Thank you, JG

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Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

I am looking to break into broadcast journalism. What are questions I should ask myself to know if this is the route I should go into or if isn't for me?

Hello. I was wondering specifically the storm Nika. As it entered New York state, was that considered a cold front or a warm front?

Has the moon ever turned red like it did this morning?

Being a science guy, what's your favorite "photon walks into a bar" joke?

Also on Jobstr...

Is there such a thing as a 'bubble' or 'dome' in certain areas that seem to avoid the majority of certain weather? I live in Fleming Island, Florida, and as long as I can remember, thunderstorms tend to hit around us, but not on us as often. Why?

Don't some meteorologists use touch screen lcd screens instead of the old fashioned green screens?

My son will go surfing in Costa Rica this august 1st to august 6th. For optimum waves, the wind should come off the land thereby lifting the oncoming waves. Can you narrow down a specific point for me anywhere along the C.R. coastline? Thank you, JG

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