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What to know about the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season


June 1 marked the official start of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season. The season will run through Nov. 30, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says it is expected to produce “above average” activity — which would make this the seventh above-average season in a row.

Hurricanes are considered the most powerful weather events on Earth, according to NASA, which makes understanding them and preparing for them of utmost importance.

Clouds of Hurricane Ida (Aug 28, 2021) on a topographic map of the Gulf of Mexico.  / Credit: Frank Ramspott / Getty Images

Clouds of Hurricane Ida (Aug 28, 2021) on a topographic map of the Gulf of Mexico. / Credit: Frank Ramspott / Getty Images

What are the hurricane categories and what do they mean?

Hurricanes are graded on a scale of 1 to 5. Based on the storm’s sustained wind speeds, the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is used to prepare residents for a storm’s potential damage.

The National Hurricane Center explains that “major” hurricanes are classified as Category 3, 4, or 5 because of their “potential for significant loss of life and damage,” and those major hurricanes are responsible for 85% of all hurricane damage. While Category 1 or 2 hurricanes are less dangerous, they still require preparation and safety measures against damage or injury.

Category 1

Sustained wind speed: 74-95 mph

“Very dangerous winds will produce some damage: Well-constructed frame homes could have damage to roof, shingles, vinyl siding and gutters. Large branches of trees will snap and shallowly rooted trees may be toppled. Extensive damage to power lines and poles likely will result in power outages that could last a few to several days.”

Category 2

Sustained wind speed: 96-110 mph

“Extremely dangerous winds will cause extensive damage: Well-constructed frame homes could sustain major roof and siding damage. Many shallowly rooted trees will be snapped or uprooted and block numerous roads. Near-total power loss is expected with outages that could last from several days to weeks.”

Category 3

Sustained wind speed: 111-129 mph

“Devastating damage will occur: Well-built framed homes may incur major damage or removal of roof decking and gable ends. Many trees will be snapped or uprooted, blocking numerous roads. Electricity and water will be unavailable for several days to weeks…

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Growing End-use Adoption to Fuel Sales of Connected Home Security Market During the Forecast Period – Atlantic Financial Management


Persistence Market Research has released a new market study on the connected home security market, which includes the global industry analysis 2014–2018 and forecast 2019–2029. The global connected home security market was valued at ~ US$ 300 Mn in 2014, and is expected to surpass US$ 400 Mn by the end of 2019. The connected home security market is expected to grow at a CAGR of ~ 12% between 2019 and 2029, and is estimated to reach a global value of ~ US$ 1.4 Bn by the end of 2029.

The report on the global connected home security market contains vital macroeconomic and forecast factors that are estimated to drive the growth of the global connected home security market. The report on the connected home security market also discusses the restraints that are expected to hamper the global market, along with potential opportunities and latest trends in the market across the value chain.

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Emergence of IoT Devices to Boost the Connected Home Security Market

By component, the global connected home security market is segmented into software/platform and services. However, services in connected home security can be further divided into integration & deployment, training & consulting, and maintenance & support. Moreover, software/platform in connected home security can enable users to protect their smart devices from various type of viruses and malwares.

On the basis of the connected device, the connected home security market is segmented into smart TVs, smart thermostats, smart speakers, smart locks, internet security cameras, and other connected devices. The internet security cameras segment is estimated dominate the global market owing to an emerging awareness regarding security threats across the globe. The inherent aim behind the installation of connected home security is to provide safety to smart home devices. Therefore, many companies are shifting towards adoption of cybersecurity solutions to secure connected homes devices on the cloud without the risks of cyber threats.

The market analysis based on application reveals the key application…

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Florida Atlantic University Suddenly Decides Owl Tutoring’s Name Is Trademark Infringement After Over A Decade

As some of you may be aware, Florida Atlantic University’s sports teams and mascots are the Owls. As some of you may also be aware, the southeast is home to Owl Tutoring, a college tutoring service with a fairly good reputation. Owl Tutoring has existed for over a decade and has even promoted itself by advertising in FAU publications. That’s probably why it took the folks at the company by such surprise to suddenly get a C&D letter from FAU’s legal team accusing it of committing trademark infringement.

Owl Tutoring has had a close relationship with the university for many years, including operating on campus for almost five years before moving off-campus to the FAU business incubator. Despite this long-standing association, FAU is now claiming that Owl Tutoring is violating its trademark.

Owl Tutoring believes the university can’t claim exclusive rights in the term “owl” in connection with tutoring services because the term is highly suggestive for these services given that owls are a well-known symbol for wisdom and knowledge. The company also notes there are over a dozen coexisting registered and pending trademarks incorporating the term “owl” for educational services.

In addition to pointing out that using the term “owl” for educational services is both widely done and potentially generic, Owl Tutoring also wondered out loud in its response letter to FAU just where the school has been for the past decade if it had a problem with the company’s name.

In response to FAU legal filings, Owl Tutoring asserted that FAU’s claims of trademark infringement are invalid because the university slept on its rights to object for more than 10 years, while actively supporting Owl Tutoring’s activities. Owl Tutoring has advertised its services in the FAU College of Business’ lobby, posted flyers approved by FAU and rendered services in FAU classrooms reserved by university staff explicitly for Owl Tutoring’s use.

Owl Tutoring, which is headed by an FAU alumnus, ends its response by politely suggesting that perhaps the legal team for FAU wasn’t aware of the close relationship between the two entities. Regardless of whether or not that is true, it sure would be hard to imagine a jury or court finding that the company suddenly infringed after a decade of coexisting with the university.

Let’s hope this is just a case of an overeager legal partner.

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China’s Spies Are on the Offensive – The Atlantic

China’s Spies Are on the Offensive  The Atlantic

China’s spies are waging an intensifying espionage offensive against the United States. Does America have what it takes to stop them?

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