Ticker for October 26, 2005

                
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Hot Off the Press: Fall 2005 Issue of _Oklahoma Climate_

This quarter's features (straight from Editor-in-Chief Gary McManus):

* The 1991 Halloween holiday was fairly normal, complete with ghosts,
goblins and SNOW! Our historical perspective article recounts that
chilling Halloween.

* OCS is 25 years young this year. Learn more about the organization
that brought you the Oklahoma Mesonet, OK-First, Earthstorm, and
this Seasonal Summary!

* Is El Reno really colder than the surrounding areas? Learn more
about the strange phenomenon in our article "The El Reno Cold Pool."
No diving allowed.

* Oklahoma is one of the world's most ideal locations for wind power.
Read about this under-utilized natural resource in this issue.

* For Oklahoma educators, we have also included a classroom exercise
on Oklahoma wind power.

* Instead of pictures from the field, we included a special photo
feature for this issue: Photos From the Fridge. Check out OCS
employees' children in their fine Halloween regalia.

* As you take your little ghouls and goblins around your neighborhood
this year, stay safe with our "Trick or Treat Safety Tips."

* Autumn horticulture tips for lawn and garden enthusiasts.

* An agricultural summary of the summer months.

* A summary of the summer weather, including daily highlights.


Ticker Note: You can find this and all previous issues of _Oklahoma
Climate_ at: http://climate.mesonet.org/seasonal_summary.html