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Weatherfest  is a unique - and free -  event courtesy of the  American Meteorological Society,  which is holding its 92nd Annual Meeting in New Orleans this Sunday.  It could spark an new interest for kids and adults.  And anyone that already has an interest in  the weather (and who isnt in New Orleans), meteorology, oceanography, or science in general will be in heaven.

Highlights of the Weatherfest supersized science fair include hands-on experiments  and demonstrations.    Visitors can meet meteorologists, storm chasers and hurricane huntrers.

Plus, there will information about  job and educational opportunities including scholarships for college and grad school.

The Weatherfest is  at the Morial Convention Center (Hall C) from noon to 4 pm  this Sunday  (Jan.22, 2012).

At the stroke of midnight tonight, nominations will open for the 2012 Readers Choice Awards of About.com, including four contests on our About New Orleans website.

You are cordially invited to nominate your New Orleans favorites in the four 2011 New Orleans categories and be creative.   The categories are broad and cover the metropolitan New Orleans area.  Be honest and be creative.

Click on this Gateway to the New Orleans Nomination Forms anytime after midnight when it goes live for the nomination season.

Voting on the finalists takes place February 22 - March 21, 2012.