Why Scientists Should Be Role Models
A great article from The Huffington Post. I agree so strongly, I wrote a certain book on the subject!
The East Coast Severe Weather Threat is Over
Midnight: The East Coast Threat for Tornadoes and Severe Thunderstorms Has Ended 3:50pm. Tornado watch for the Middle Atlantic Region. 2:30pm Tornadoes are also forecast in the South. 2:20pm. A couple of tornadoes, hail and wind gusts to 65 mph are possible with these storms. This includes NYC and Philadelphia. 1:05pm. The tornado risk has been extended northward into New York. The brown area has a significant risk of tornadoes. Remember: if a tornado warning is issued, go to your basement and get under heavy furniture like a pool table. Of, if your basement is finished, get into the bathroom. Go ahead an put a couple of water bottles and, if appropriate, diapers in your shelter area. Wear shoes. If you don't have a basement or safe room, go to the lowest floor and get into a bath or closet in the middle of your home. Children should be put in the bathtub. I'll update later today.
Remember when "The 21st Century" aired on Sunday nights, narrated by Walter Cronkite? THAT spurred the imagination of the nation; far more than Hines Ward (or any other sports "hero") will today.
ReplyDeleteThe science role models are still out there; they just get relagated to a cable channel. We are victims of the 500-channel cable universe.
I loved that show. And, you are right, it inspired me and certainly others. Thanks for the comment!
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