Out of Control Dust Storms Hit Australia

The worst dust storms in 70 years hit Australia today including the largest city of Sydney. Airline flights were rerouted, and other transportation like passenger ferries were stopped because of the orange dust blowing in from The Outback.

Some residents were complaining of breathing difficulties, as an orange glow descended on cities and the countryside.  Officials told those with asthma and heart problems to remain inside.

Forecasters expect more normal conditions as the week goes on, but some parts of Australia have been hit with a severe early Spring heatwave which is also causing some wildfires.

Flooded Six Flags over Georgia to open this Weekend?

The Scream Machine is now a water ride.

Even though Six Flags over Georgia amusement park is currently under water, and the area where the park lies was one of the worst hit areas of Metro Atlanta, park officials say they will open for business this weekend.

Fall is a busy time for the park with Halloween activities and concerts, so it is important the park tries to ready itself, if not for this weekend, but as soon as possible. 

The weather dried out much of Tuesday, but I believe Six Flag's brass should be cautious and make sure everything is safe and clean for park goers. 

Major Floods Cause Deaths and Problems in Atlanta

With six deaths so far and more rain on the way the worst flooding anyone can remember is dominating the news in North Georgia.

Some of the aerial shots are unbelievable. Six Flags is flooded, numerous parks and golf courses also.  Schools are cancelled for Tuesday in most of the counties.  Interstates had to close because they were impassable.  Residents are hoping for a dryer Tuesday and Wednesday.

An apartment complex in Buckhead

NHRA tries 4 Wide Racing at Charlotte

By all accounts the NHRA's 4 Wide exhibition drag races at Charlotte were a rousing success.  My friend Buck Hujabre was there and gave this account to me, "I actually was standing right behind the cars when they launched on the 4-wide.  I was about 10 feet behind Wilkerson's Funny Car when all 4 cars did the burn-out and launch.  I can't even begin to explain the sound, the feeling, and the amount of Nitro Fumes.  I hope that I can get back to Zmax if they do it again.  That facility is out of this world."

Mike Neff won the Funny Car exhibition and Spencer Massey took the Top Fuel honors.  The real winners were the fans and those in attendance to see it.

Asus EeePC 1002n: First Asus Netbook with Windows 7

Asus has made it official and announced that their popular and powerful EeePC 1002n will be their first netbook to be shipped with Windows 7.

Windows 7 should run perfectly on this 2GB, Atom Processor model.

The 1002n has a 12 inch screen and weighs less than 3 pounds.