Wikipedia article with nice photo of the 'aging' Quick Scatterometer satellite that was the focus of so much controversy last year. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QuikSCAT
The circulation is becoming very symmetrical, despite what the visual satellite presentation currently shows.
Certainly looks like it's getting it's act together quite nicely. 30+ Kt. winds in all quads, and TS force barbs (rain contaminated) in the SE quad. Can you say TD-2E ??
Thought I'd share this little piece of "eye candy" with you before I sign off. Enjoy!