>What I find interesting is that earlier this year the experts predicted an abnormally high number of hurricane incidents and they would be the strongest in recorded history.

Yes, I remember that. Very good point. Experts?!? HAH!!!

> For all I know the East Coast may have been blown off the face of the Earth and the media missed it.

I dunno about the entire East Coast, but losing New Jersey wouldn't be very newsworthy :)