Maureen K. Fleury
Maureen joined Suite101 in March 1999 as a Contributing Editor and worked her way up as a Managing Editor and Senior Managing Editor. In addition, she is a former member of the SuiteU Advisory Board.
She has developed two courses at Suite University...
Maureen graduated from St Clair College in Windsor Ontario as a Social Science Research Assistant.
Most of her working life was spent in the banking industry as a manager of various customer and technical support teams. She developed and maintained the operations manuals which led to the role of webmaster of the company's intranet.
An early retirement has enabled Maureen to enjoy various hobbies and interests such as home improvement projects, researching paranormal activity and weather watching.
Latest Articles
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How Hurricanes are Forecasted and Monitored
Through the use of technology and observation, hurricanes can be detected and tracked well in advance of making landfall.
Mar 24, 2011
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At Least 113 Persons Killed in New Zealand Earthquake
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 stuck Christchurch, New Zealand at 12:51pm local time on February 22, 2011. Original death toll was 63 persons.
Feb 22, 2011
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How and Where Lightning is Created
Not all lightning behaves the same way. Some bolts hit the ground while others remain in the clouds.
Feb 18, 2011
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Is Rainmaking a Myth or Reality?
Several people in the past and present have tried various methods to create rain but was it luck or a true scientific discovery?
Feb 8, 2011
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The Impact of Global Warming on the World's Arctic Region
Climate changes in the Arctic will also affect global weather patterns, wildlife, agriculture, and population.
Jan 25, 2011
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All About the Weather at the Equator
The equatorial climate is influenced by the position of the sun, the earth's rotation, and the movement of the prevailing winds.
Jan 16, 2011
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All About the Weather in Antarctica
In addition to having one of the coldest climates on Earth, Antarctica also experiences fierce winds and extreme dryness.
Jan 6, 2011
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How El Nino Affected the 2010 Winter Olympic Games
Despite an early winter and below normal temperatures in December, the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver were almost a washout.
Jan 2, 2011
- Maureen K. Fleury
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How the Gulf Stream Affects the Weather
The water of the Atlantic Ocean follows a pattern and it can moderate the climate of the land that lies in the path of this ocean current system.
Dec 16, 2010
- Maureen K. Fleury
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What Causes Lighting During a Snowstorm?
Also known as thundersnow, this rare phenomenon during a winter storm usually indicates a heavy snowfall is going to follow.
Dec 15, 2010
- Maureen K. Fleury
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