Monday, February 3, 2014

[Volcano_Vista_HS] VVHS Announcements--Monday, February 3, 2014

Wing Squad: We have a meeting this Friday in room H107

Valentine's Day is coming up! Stop by E-hall to pick up a gift for that special someone! We will be selling body scrubs and hand soap. There's no better way to say Happy Valentine's day!

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: We have a meeting at lunch in Mrs. Green's room today. This is an important meeting because it is the only time we will be meeting in February due to the Presidents' Day Holiday.

Winterball tickets are on sale today for $15.00 in the Activities Office during lunch. You must have your current student ID to purchase a ticket. If you are bringing a guest that does not attend Volcano Vista please have the completed permission slip with you when you purchase your tickets. Each student is limited to one ticket and one guest. Ticket prices will increase to $20.00 on February 4^th. $1.00 of each ticket will go to Make-a-Wish.

Buy a Make-a-Wish star from any senate member or from the activities office.

Spirit week begins next week for Winterball:

Today is Nerd Day.

Tuesday is Dress as your Favorite VVHS Teacher Day

(Teachers you can dress as you favorite student)

Wednesday is Twin Day

Thursday is Opposite Day

Friday is Olympic Day:

Faculty and staff wear black
Seniors wear blue
Juniors wear red
Sophomores wear green
Freshmen wear yellow.
These are all the colors of the Olympic Rings.

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOU MUST BE IN DRESS CODE.

Attention Hawks who want to take DECA next year. When you are completing your registration card, please enroll in Business, Marketing and Finance I. This Business class is what we refer to as DECA! When you register for a business class you also become part of the DECA Club. We look forward to having you in our class and club next year!

COUNSELING:

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is the most widely used multiple-aptitude test battery in the world. As an aptitude test, the ASVAB measures your strengths, weaknesses, and potential for future success. The ASVAB also provides you with career information for various civilian and military occupations and is an indicator for success in future endeavors whether you choose to go to college, vocational school, or a military career. The test will be given in the Volcano Vista High School lecture hall on Wednesday, February 12^th from 7:30am to approximately 12pm. To schedule yourself for the test, please sign up in the JROTC classroom no later than February 5th. If you have any questions please contact Major Campbell.

ATHLETICS:

Wrestling took 4th at the APS Metro Championships. It was an exciting weekend full of great wrestling, Freshman Richard Govea made his long awaited debut coming off a broken ankle. We can't wait to have Brian Trujillo and JP Perez back in the lineup soon. We had two 4th places finishes in Marcus Santillanes and Vince Jiron. David Lopez and Isaiah Flores both took 3rd place. Willie Chavez finished second. And our Beast Mike Budick continued his historic pin streak with a 1st place finish.
Softball try-outs begin today at the softball field. Bring your cleats, gloves and physicals to the try-out.
Pre-season track practice will run Monday, Wednesday, and Friday this week for an hour after school. The season officially kicks off next week on Monday the 10^th at 2:40 sharp. Make sure you have a physical on file with the school. Also, listen to the announcements later in the week for important track spirit pack order information. We look forward to seeing you all out there!
Do you like Rafael Nadal? Andy Roddick? Serena Williams? Do you want to play a lifelong sport? If you want to try out for Hawks Varsity Tennis Team… make sure you stop by Coach St. John's room in A217 if you are interested. Girls and boys tryouts are next week. Make sure you have your physical completed and turned in.

During lunch today please remember to throw your trash away. Thanks for keeping Volcano Beautiful!

And remember . . .

As always . . .

It's Great to be a Hawk

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[californiadisasters] Freeze cost nearly a quarter of California citrus crop

Freeze cost nearly a quarter of California citrus crop

Monday, February 03, 2014

Associated Press

EXETER, Calif. -- A week of freezing temperatures in early December wiped out nearly a quarter of California's $2 billion citrus industry, an industry group estimated on Monday.

The group, California Citrus Mutual, said the damage was confined to the state's Central Valley, where about $441 million in mandarin and navel oranges and lemons were lost during seven consecutive nights of freezing temperatures in early December.

Consumers are likely to see at least a slight increase in the price of oranges at the grocery store and can expect a shorter season for California citrus, the group said.

"It's a significant loss, but most of that's going to go to the grower's bottom line," said Bob Blakely, director of industry relations for California Citrus Mutual.

Temperatures fell into the low 20s during the freeze, forcing growers to turn to irrigation and wind machines to propel warm air through the fields. The cold temperatures also put other crops such as lettuce and avocado at risk.

The mandarin crop was of particular concern because the tiny fruit is thinner-skinned than other oranges, making it more susceptible to cold.

California Citrus Mutual said about 20 percent of the mandarin crop had already been harvested when the freeze set in, but about 40 percent of the remaining oranges, or $150 million in revenue, was lost. The navel crop suffered a 30 percent loss, with the dollar value of the damage hit $260 million, the group said. About $24 million in lemons also were lost.

The group estimated that citrus growers spent $49 million to protect the crop through early January.

The vast majority of California's citrus crop is consumed as fruit, not juice, so the loss will not affect juice prices, Blakely said.

The industry, additionally, is wary of prices going too high, said Joel Nelsen, president of California Citrus Mutual.

Prices climbed significantly after a 2007 freeze, Nelsen said. The result was more competition from offshore citrus and a switch by consumers to other fruits.

"We don't want to lose shelf space, the consumer focus on California citrus," he said. "We don't want to lose their purchasing habits. We don't have that option to recapture all of what was lost."

Farmers have crop insurance, although it will not likely cover all of their losses, Nelsen said.

One change consumers are likely to see is a shorter season for California oranges. The industry expects to ship them to the marketplace through mid-May, versus the traditional availability into July, Nelsen said.

California's drought will not affect this year's crop, but it could be a factor for the following year, he said.

Source: http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/state&id=9418321

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[Geology2] Re: [californiadisasters] Inland Empire Quake "Sounded Like a Train"

In the 1990's or early 2000's there was a M1-something earthquake directly under Daly City at an incredibly shallow depth which scared the crap out of people who felt it and heard it given it occurred so close to where people were actually located. So even a small quake if within a mile or two of the surface upon which live hundreds of thousands of people will be rather disconcerting.

On Mon, Feb 3, 2014 at 2:02 PM, Earthquake Solutions <earthquakesolutions@earthlink.net> wrote:

That is not unusual when one is very close. Which means one can quickly assess something is of insignificant magnitude and proximity if you know this.

April Kelcy
Earthquake Solutions

626-483-0626

From: californiadisasters@yahoogroups.com [mailto:californiadisasters@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Kim Noyes
Sent: Monday, February 03, 2014 12:35 PM
To: CaliforniaDisasters; California's Earthquake Forum; Geology2
Subject: [californiadisasters] Inland Empire Quake "Sounded Like a Train"

Residents say the quake sounded like loud thunder followed by a quick shake

By Christina Cocca | KNBC-TV Los Angeles
| Sunday, Feb 2, 2014 | Updated 11:37 PM PST
A small earthquake shook parts of the Inland Empire Sunday night, and residents from across the region reported hearing loud booming sounds before feeling the small rumble.

Special Section: Earthquake Resources for Southern California
A preliminary magnitude-3.1 earthquake struck about 3 miles southeast of Rancho Cucamonga about 10:59 p.m., according to the US Geological Survey.

"(The quake) sounded like a train coming, and then a quick shake," NBC4 viewer Kristin Chapman said. "The sound of it scared me more."
Super Bowl Blackout for Time Warner Cable Customers

Residents reported feeling the quake across the Inland Empire, including in Alta Loma, Azusa, Chino, Eastvale, Fontana and Riverside.
"It was loud, and I thought it was thunder," NBC4 viewer Tere Nelson said. "Then the rumble, and I knew it was a quake."

Super Bowl Sunday Brings SoCal Rain Showers
Other viewers described the quake as making their home feel like "it was on rollers" and making a "big popping sound" in their house.

"(We) definitely heard before we felt (it)," viewer Simone Pascual said via Facebook.
Source: www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Small-Quake-Shakes-Inland-Empire-31-Magnitude-243279821.html

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RE: [californiadisasters] Inland Empire Quake "Sounded Like a Train"

That is not unusual when one is very close. Which means one can quickly assess something is of insignificant magnitude and proximity if you know this.

April Kelcy

Earthquake Solutions

626-483-0626

From: californiadisasters@yahoogroups.com [mailto:californiadisasters@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Kim Noyes
Sent: Monday, February 03, 2014 12:35 PM
To: CaliforniaDisasters; California's Earthquake Forum; Geology2
Subject: [californiadisasters] Inland Empire Quake "Sounded Like a Train"

Residents say the quake sounded like loud thunder followed by a quick shake

By Christina Cocca | KNBC-TV Los Angeles

| Sunday, Feb 2, 2014 | Updated 11:37 PM PST

A small earthquake shook parts of the Inland Empire Sunday night, and residents from across the region reported hearing loud booming sounds before feeling the small rumble.

Special Section: Earthquake Resources for Southern California

A preliminary magnitude-3.1 earthquake struck about 3 miles southeast of Rancho Cucamonga about 10:59 p.m., according to the US Geological Survey.

"(The quake) sounded like a train coming, and then a quick shake," NBC4 viewer Kristin Chapman said. "The sound of it scared me more."

Super Bowl Blackout for Time Warner Cable Customers

Residents reported feeling the quake across the Inland Empire, including in Alta Loma, Azusa, Chino, Eastvale, Fontana and Riverside.

"It was loud, and I thought it was thunder," NBC4 viewer Tere Nelson said. "Then the rumble, and I knew it was a quake."

Super Bowl Sunday Brings SoCal Rain Showers

Other viewers described the quake as making their home feel like "it was on rollers" and making a "big popping sound" in their house.

"(We) definitely heard before we felt (it)," viewer Simone Pascual said via Facebook.

Source: www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Small-Quake-Shakes-Inland-Empire-31-Magnitude-243279821.html

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[californiadisasters] Zombies invade social media!

Zombies invade social media! NFPA Journal writer offers lessons from an effective emergency preparedness campaign

2/03/14

While investigating social media use during emergencies for my NFPA Journal feature, "#AreYouPrepared?," my research kept pointing me to zombies. Yes, zombies--those ghoulish creatures that refuse to rest in peace and have successfully invaded all forms of popular culture in recent years. They've also managed to grab the attention of social media users.

Let me explain: the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched a social media campaign in 2011 promoting emergency preparedness tactics helpful during a zombie takeover and other disasters. (NFPA has developed similar tips for emergencies.) Their philosophy was if you were prepared for the "dawn of the dead" (stellar zombie flick, by the way), you were prepared for tornadoes, fires, and other events. The CDC disseminated these tools and tips via its social media channels. What was the response? Check out the following video where I give an overview of the campaign:

For a recent example of social media's effectiveness, check out a recent Atlanta-Journal Constitution article on its use during the recent snow storm that sidelined Atlanta.

Source: http://safety.blog.nfpa.org/2014/02/zombies-invade-social-media-nfpa-journal-writer-offers-lessons-from-an-effective-emergency-preparedness-campaign.html

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[californiadisasters] On This Date In California Weather History (February 3)

2011: Strong offshore winds near Ontario caused 5 trucks to overturn.

2003: Half Moon Bay recorded a low temperature of 22°.

1998: Heavy rain that started on this day and ended on 2.4 dropped 3" of rainfall and caused flooding, mud slides and power outages across the region.
Strong storm winds gusted to 60 mph at Newport Harbor and 51 mph at San Clemente.

1998: Potent February storm system affected the Valley.
Numerous trees and power lines were downed, and many roofs were damaged in Kings, Tulare and Kern Counties.
One woman was injured near Lemoore when a tree fell on her.
Peak wind gusts included 64 mph at Coarsegold, 61 mph at Tehachapi, 57 mph at Bakersfield and 55 mph at Hanford.
Several areas along the west side of the Valley experienced flooding with a record flow of 14,500 CFS set on Los Banos Creek.
Over 100,000 chickens died near Gustine when their farm was inundated with water.
Bakersfield recorded its’ lowest barometric pressure ever, 29.24".

1985: On this day and on 2.4 tornadoes hit the San Diego neighborhoods of Tierrasanta and Allied Gardens.
Eight mobile homes were damaged as well as other property.
Funnel clouds were observed at Brown Field.

1963: It was 72° in Big Bear Lake, the highest temperature on record for February.

This also occurred on 2.25.1986.

1958: A heavy rain storm drenched San Bernardino with nearly four inches on this day and on 2.4.
Almost two inches fell in Redlands.
Warm Creek overflowed with ash blackened water near Tippencoe Av. More debris washed into the Del Rosa area.
A bad flood occurred in Fontana.

1938: 24" of snow fell at Woodfords.

1915: 36" of snow fell at Truckee.

1873: A snowstorm that started on 1.30 and ended on this day piled up 44" at Grass Valley – Lake Arrowhead.

Source: NWS Hanford, Reno, San Francisco/Monterey, & San Diego

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Re: [californiadisasters] Inland Empire Quake "Sounded Like a Train"

I live right on the western RC border. Didn't hear or notice anything! LoL

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On 03-Feb-14 12:49, Dan Shapiro wrote:
> Yep, I wondered what that was here in Pedley. It made quite a commotion
> here.
> Dan
>
> On 2/3/2014 12:35 PM, Kim Noyes wrote:
>>
>>
>> Residents say the quake sounded like loud thunder followed by a
>> quick shake
>>
>>
>> By Christina Cocca | KNBC-TV Los Angeles
>>
>>
>> | Sunday, Feb 2, 2014 | Updated 11:37 PM PST
>>
>> A small earthquake shook parts of the Inland Empire Sunday night, and
>> residents from across the region reported hearing loud booming sounds
>> before feeling the small rumble.
>>
>> *Special Section: Earthquake Resources for Southern California *
>> <http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Earthquakes.html>
>>
>> A preliminary magnitude-3.1 earthquake struck about 3 miles southeast
>> of Rancho Cucamonga about 10:59 p.m., according to the US Geological
>> Survey.
>>
>> "(The quake) sounded like a train coming, and then a quick
>> shake," NBC4 viewer Kristin Chapman said. "The sound of it scared me
>> more."
>>
>> *Super Bowl Blackout for Time Warner Cable Customers*
>> <http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/time-warner-cable-blackout-super-bowl-sunday-243263161.html>
>>
>> Residents reported feeling the quake across the Inland Empire,
>> including in Alta Loma, Azusa, Chino, Eastvale, Fontana and Riverside.
>>
>> "It was loud, and I thought it was thunder," NBC4 viewer Tere Nelson
>> said. "Then the rumble, and I knew it was a quake."
>>
>> *Super Bowl Sunday Brings SoCal Rain Showers*
>> <http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/rain-southern-california-super-bowl-sunday-showers-243277251.html>
>>
>> Other viewers described the quake as making their home feel like "it
>> was on rollers" and making a "big popping sound" in their house.
>>
>> "(We) definitely heard before we felt (it)," viewer Simone Pascual
>> said via Facebook.
>>
>> Source:
>> www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Small-Quake-Shakes-Inland-Empire-31-Magnitude-243279821.html
>> <http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Small-Quake-Shakes-Inland-Empire-31-Magnitude-243279821.html>
>>
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>> Linkedin profile: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/kim-noyes/9/3a1/2b8
>> Follow me on Twitter @DisasterKim
>>
>>
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Monday, February 3, 2014

[Volcano_Vista_HS] VVHS Announcements--Monday, February 3, 2014

[californiadisasters] Freeze cost nearly a quarter of California citrus crop

Freeze cost nearly a quarter of California citrus crop

[Geology2] Re: [californiadisasters] Inland Empire Quake "Sounded Like a Train"

Residents say the quake sounded like loud thunder followed by a quick shake

By Christina Cocca | KNBC-TV Los Angeles

| Sunday, Feb 2, 2014 | Updated 11:37 PM PST

RE: [californiadisasters] Inland Empire Quake "Sounded Like a Train"

Residents say the quake sounded like loud thunder followed by a quick shake

By Christina Cocca | KNBC-TV Los Angeles

| Sunday, Feb 2, 2014 | Updated 11:37 PM PST

[californiadisasters] Zombies invade social media!

Zombies invade social media! NFPA Journal writer offers lessons from an effective emergency preparedness campaign

[californiadisasters] On This Date In California Weather History (February 3)

Re: [californiadisasters] Inland Empire Quake "Sounded Like a Train"

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