since when did we start naming every storm? winter storm ATHENA? overkill?

I was wondering the same thing... Shock and awe value perhaps?

more:

Athena is a goddess of war strategy

Plato, in Cratylus (407B) gave the etymology of her name as signifying "the mind of god", theou noesis. The Christian apologist of the 2nd century Justin Martyr takes issue with those pagans who erect at springs images of Kore, whom he interprets as Athena:
"They said that Athena was the daughter of Zeus not from intercourse, but when the god had in mind the making of a world through a word (logos) his first thought was Athena"[

yes, it does seem to be very "shekinah" of the east

So dumb whats next how far will this go? Lets name every rain shower snow shower or windy front.

it all depends on one thing

is the name sourced from an original thought of ego or spirit?

can never get enough of the amazing athena

she is so much more than all of the labels attribute to her

a magnificent infinite eternal being of energy and consciousness who does so much for earth and all life connected to her

It is simple, op. When you create something you have a desire to name it. They are actuallly and finally in total control of the weather??

Just a thought.

And Sandy is a shortened form of Alexander. Need I say more?

You silly rabbit

It's all for marketing purposes and sending people to the grocery stores

oo, good one.
sandy is also like the sandman (something to make everyone in slumber when elections happen)

san also means holy or saint

things can have MULTIpurpose.
kill many birds with one stone

Next time it rains I think I'm gonna call it Bubba. Only the first raindrop that falls 'cause I can't name them all you know.

Embrace the change.
It was predicted so long ago here at GLP.
Even Sandy-cane was predicted as a San-Da-cane
Check this links:
Thread: << Breakfast News >> Another Santa-cane about to approach the US West Coast! (Page 2)
Thread: <<AMAZING>> Tail of the now called "Santa-Cane" reaches near Venezuela!
Thread: Santa-cane bringing havoc to East Coast (Page 2)
Thread: <<<<<WTF IS A SANTACANE !! >>>> PLEASE!!
Thread: Apocalyptic Santacane incoming! (Page 2)
Thread: << OMG >> Tremendous Santacane Hitting Now US East Coast! (Page 2)

Almost forgot....5 stars and karma coming your way

here is actually found the weather channel why they are naming this. as a winter storm has never been named before:

[link to www.weather.com]

Winter Storm Athena: Why We Named It

" The main reason for naming the storm is due to additional post-Sandy impacts."

", I want to reiterate that without Sandy, we may not have named this storm. However, one of our main reasons for naming events is societal impact. With so many people still under recovery efforts -- even well inland -- the combination of heavy, wet snow and wind prompted the decision to name this storm. The decision to name was based on a trend in models toward a colder pattern with additional snowfall along the Northeast Coast."

so it's for ratings. which is gross.
but also i do think it is a ritual thing.

no one needs a name for this damn thing. we all know it's impact.


here was an interesting comment from that page about the graphic:

What I don't understand is why the graphic has the mountains being overturned? Is this a continental crust impact event?


image naming guidelines graphic:
[link to i.imwx.com]

back atcha :)

the next time i see fog, i'm naming it freddy

I named my kitten Athena, always loved the name, hopefully her storm will hit with love.

Oxx

:)

Why The Weather Channel is Naming Winter Storms

During the upcoming 2012-13 winter season The Weather Channel will name noteworthy winter storms. Our goal is to better communicate the threat and the timing of the significant impacts that accompany these events. The fact is, a storm with a name is easier to follow, which will mean fewer surprises and more preparation.

[link to www.weather.com]

The more you know.

snady also means protector of mankind....

Athena is a cold wet sloppy bitch....she all on top of me pounding away.....

when multiple weather systems are about, it helps the public distinguish which one they are talking about.

it isn't uncommon for our continent to have three or four cycones affecting it simultaneously or for one area to be hit by multiple storms in a week or two.

we only name them when they hit cat 1 though.

This has been in the works for awhile. I read about it last month.
[link to earthsky.org]

this is just BIZARRE
they have all the names planned out and they are all BOMBASTIC, to say the least.

why not call one winter storm "GOD"? they may as well.


First of all, here is the full list the Weather Channel posted on their website for winter storm names:

Athena: The Greek goddess of wisdom, courage, inspirations, justice, mathematics and all things wonderful.

Brutus: Roman Senator and best known assassin of Julius Caesar.

Caesar: Title used by Roman and Byzantine emperors.

Draco: The first legislator of Athens in Ancient Greece.

Euclid: A mathematician in Ancient Greece, the father of geometry.

Freyr: A Norse god associated with fair weather, among other things.

Gandolf: A character in a 1896 fantasy novel in a pseudo-medieval countryside.

Helen: In Greek mythology, Helen of Troy was the daughter of Zeus.

Iago: Enemy of Othello in Shakespeare’s play, Othello.

Jove: The English name for Jupiter, the Roman god of light and sky.

Khan: Mongolian conqueror and emperor of the Mongol empire.

Luna: The divine embodiment of the moon in Roman mythology.

Magnus: The Father of Europe, Charlemagne the Great, in Latin: Carolus Magnus.

Nemo: A Greek boy’s name meaning “from the valley,” means “nobody” in Latin.

Orko: The thunder god in Basque mythology.

Plato: Greek philosopher and mathematician, who was named by his wrestling coach.

Q: The Broadway Express subway line in New York City.

Rocky: A single mountain in the Rockies.

Saturn: Roman god of time, also the namesake of the planet Saturn in our solar system.

Triton: In Greek mythology, the messenger of the deep sea, son of Poseidon.

Ukko: In Finnish mythology, the god of the sky and weather.

Virgil: One of ancient Rome’s greatest poets.

Walda: Name from Old German meaning “ruler.”

Xerxes: The fourth king of the Persian Achaemenid Empire, Xerxes the Great.

Yogi: People who do yoga.

Zeus: In Greek mythology, the supreme ruler of Mount Olympus and the gods who lived there

ughh i should have chosen my video wisely, didn't know it would be infiltrated/created by some religitard. My apologies.

When blizzard Xerxes comes rolling through this winter I shall stand before it and proclaim "Molen Labe"

I hope to see Geraldo standing on my corner with film crew during one of our typical blizzards with 70mph winds and heavy snow to show the world just how devastating these now named storms are. I will be looking out the window, secure and warm in my home as he plays the fool.

Last Edited by Copperhead on 11/07/2012 11:28 PM

Woooooooooooooowhooooooooooooo!!!! You get it!!!!!!!!!

Athena........a greek godess.

You DO get it.

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They are out of Western Names. They started using the Greek /Roman Alphabet Today. Go read the Article an exclusive by a well known Meteorologists at Yahoo News. He explains it all and also gives his WINTER forcasts for everybody.

Does everything HAVE to be a conspiracy. Give it a break why don't you already. It is what it is. Whats in a name.