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  The Orion LX Weather Station stands guard atop the Verizon Mobile Command Center. The trailer supported the Indianapolis Department of Homeland Security during the recent Super Bowl weekend. When not in use, the 51-foot Featherlite trailer resides in Texas. WeatherMaster Software is displayed on all the monitors inside the trailer and the exterior big screen. Thanks to customer David C. of Saab Sensis for spotting the photos in an online article and calling the story to our attention. Quoting from the article: "Having this trailer allows Verizon to operate in a very adverse environment in the case of disasters," Price said, "as well as in situations where there are limited facilities to provide a base of operations, as in the Super Bowl." Richard Price is Chief Business Continuity Officer for Verizon. Click to read more: Super Buzz article: Mobile Command Center Aids Homeland Security Orion Weather Station Weather Master Software Photos cou

This recently came to our attention: KDRV-TV, the ABC affiliate in Medford, Oregon is accepting applications for the position of Meteorologist for our weekday morning newscast. We are looking for someone eager to test his or her skills in a dynamic weather environment. Ocean beaches, mountain ranges and sprawling agricultural land are just a few of the microclimates in our coverage area. In addition to preparing and presenting forecasts for our morning newscast, the successful candidate will generate content for kdrv.com, Facebook, Twitter and our 24/7 news channel NewsWatch 12+. A college degree in meteorology or atmospheric sciences is required. KDRV-TV has been the ratings leader in the Medford/Klamath Falls market for more than two decades, and we are looking for someone who wants to help continue our ratings success. Our station is just a short drive away from the ocean, skiing, whitewater rafting, and the Tony award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Please send cov