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What is TORNADO?

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ASP-db is the first Active Server Page database publishing product since 1998. The categories of users of the product is horizontal and covers every kind of business and operations in every corner of the world. This piece of statistical information has given us a lot of insight to develop the next generation product, which is - TORNADO. DotNet is the next generation of Microsoft's development in which the entire operating system is re-written from scratch.

Okay, well, who are the Tornado Sirens?

Naptown Roller Girls
The Tornado Sirens is the competing team for the Naptown Roller Girls league. Each month our skaters strive to be the top 14 girls in the league. Those top 14 girls make up the Tornado Sirens. The roster changes monthly based on skill, attendance and attitude

What should I do in the event of a tornado?

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Do not panic. Stay inside and away from the windows. Residents of Poolside should go down to the garage. Residents of Parkview should go down to the basement. Sit inside a doorframe (not the front door) and cover your head. Tune your radio to 96.7 FM for weather updates.

Can there be a tornado after dark?

USATODAY.com
Tornadoes frequently occur after dark. Much of the time, the thunderstorms that spawn tornadoes grow during the afternoon. They often reach their peak and begin creating tornadoes late in the afternoon. Once they begin, tornadoes can last well into the evening, sometimes until after midnight. Tornadoes have even hit in the very early morning, although this is rare. The deadly tornado that struck Camilla, Georgia on Feb. 13 and 14, 2000, hit after dark.

Are a tornado and a cyclone the same?

USATODAY.com
Scientists use the words to describe two different weather phenomena. But, in many parts of the USA the words "cyclone" and "tornado" have been used for what scientists call tornadoes. This use of "cyclone" to describe a tornado is dying out, but some people still use it. People still talk about "cyclone cellars" when they refer to the tornado shelters often found on Plains farms.

What is a tornado warning?

Miami Township Fire-Rescue | Frequently Asked Questions
A tornado warning is posted by the National Weather Service when a tornado has been detected in the area. These warnings are generally issued county-wide. It is important to realize that even if the tornado is in another part of Greene County, you must still take shelter. Conditions here may be conducive to tornado formation.

What should I do to prepare myself for a tornado?

About Tornadoes : Weather Underground
Continued vigilance and quick response to tornado watches and warnings are critical, since tornadoes can strike virtually anywhere at any time. Most tornadoes are abrupt at onset, short-lived and often obscured by rain or darkness. The best way to deal with them is preparedness. Every individual and business should have a tornado emergency plan for their homes and places of work, and should learn how to protect themselves in cars, open country, and other situations that may arise.

How fast can a tornado go?

NSSL Frequently Asked Questions
We're not really sure what the highest wind speed might be inside a tornado. Since strong and violent tornadoes destroy weather instruments. we really only have measurements of the winds inside weaker tornadoes. Mobile Doppler radars can measure wind speeds in a tornado above ground level -- and the strongest was 318 mph measured on May 3, 1999 near Bridge Creek/Moore, Oklahoma.

Where is tornado alley?

NSSL Frequently Asked Questions
quot;Tornado Alley" is a just a nickname made up by the media for an area of relatively high tornado occurrence - it is not a clearly defined area. Is tornado alley the area with the most violent tornadoes, or is it the area with the most tornado related deaths, or the highest frequency or tornadoes? It depends on what kind of information you want! Tornadoes..

How close do we get to the tornado?

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Most tornados will be a few miles away. Occasionally we may come within one-quarter mile of a weaker tornado. This all depends on the individual storm, road options and other factors.

Tornado Damage: Are you covered?

Hall-Green Agency, Inc. - Kent Ohio - FAQ's
Does windstorm include tornado? Since the policy specifically refers to windstorm as a covered cause of loss, some residents have wondered what exactly windstorm includes. Tornadoes, hurricanes, high winds, thunderstorms and blizzards are all included in the definition of windstorm. Your homeowners policy also provides 'loss of use' benefits to cover additional living expenses while repairs are being made to your home. Please call us with any specific questions regarding your property coverage.

Who should buy the ASP-db and TORNADO?

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Knows little about the http stuff and have hardly any budget but have a need to post database or spread sheet information to the Web. Have the need to integrate real time Intranet information from various sources. (Machine output or departmental publications) Work as a consultant and need a powerful tool in order to compete with the big guys in contracts bidding.

Can Tornado come to your event?

Tornado - Frequently Asked Questions
Quite possibly - have a look here. Bear in mind there are a huge number of events on already, and if yours clashes with an established event, we will probably attend the established one! We all work full time and getting to events during the week is very difficult. We can't guarantee to come to every event either, we do have lives outside of building and fighting robots!

What motors does Tornado use?

Tornado - Frequently Asked Questions
Tornado uses Bosch 24V 750W GPA motors, and we run them at 36V - See our Specs and Technical Info page. Technobots is the cheapest place to buy them.

What Interchangeable weapons does Tornado have?

Tornado - Frequently Asked Questions
We have a total of four options we can legally use - 7kg spinning disc, Spiked Scoop, Fixed Spike and ACW (Anti Crusher Weapon). Two weapons we built were deemed illegal by Mentorn's technical crew - these were the ASW (Anti Spinner Weapon) and AAW (Anti Axe Weapon). We started work on an electrical lifter, but have not yet finished it. See our Specs and Technical Info page for more information. No! We have eight Bosch motors, six of which are in a working condition at the moment.

Where is Tornado Alley located?

USATODAY.com
The term "Tornado Alley" refers to the region of the USA where tornadoes occur most frequently, and there is controversy on just where it is. The term is used loosely because there are no exact boundaries. Generally, the term refers to the region on the Great Plains extending from central Texas north to the Canadian border. However, tornadoes are also frequent in other parts of the country. Tom Grazulis of the Tornado Project, says the USA has at least three tornado alleys.

Which way does the tornado rotate?

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This is a bit of a trick question because it depends where you are. According to the latest tornado research, 99 percent of all tornadoes in the Northern Hemisphere rotate counterclockwise. But tornado chasers and scientists have seen, photographed and videotaped clockwise spinning tornadoes north of the equator.

What are the characteristics of a "wedge" tornado?

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The Storm Prediction Center's Frequently Asked Questions about tornadoes Web site describes "wedge" tornadoes as those that appear to be at least as wide as they are tall. This slang term is used by storm observers to describe tornado shape and appearance between the ground and the base of the thunderstorm cloud.
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