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robplum: Evacuations as Super Typhoon Haiyan hits Philippines
Manila: Thousands of people have been evacuated as Super Typhoon Haiyan makes landfall in the Philippines.
The typhoon is now the strongest storm on Earth in three decades, generating winds of 313km/h and gusts of 378km/h, a meteorologist at WFMY News in the US reported.Haiyan was expected to hit Samar island, about 600km south-east of Manila, then cut across the central and southern Philippines before exiting into the South China Sea late on Saturday.
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Authorities warned more than 12 million people were at risk from Typhoon Haiyan.http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/evacuations-as-super-typhoon-haiyan-hits-philippines-20131108-2x5bk.html
Manila: Thousands of people have been evacuated as Super Typhoon Haiyan makes landfall in the Philippines.
The typhoon is now the strongest storm on Earth in three decades, generating winds of 313km/h and gusts of 378km/h, a meteorologist at WFMY News in the US reported.Haiyan was expected to hit Samar island, about 600km south-east of Manila, then cut across the central and southern Philippines before exiting into the South China Sea late on Saturday.
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Authorities warned more than 12 million people were at risk from Typhoon Haiyan.http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/evacuations-as-super-typhoon-haiyan-hits-philippines-20131108-2x5bk.html
I saw a bit of this on the tv today. Very worrying. Mate has just built a home on Samar recently, where his wife's family live. After seeing the houses most people live in the area, it is a worry.
what i noticed this evening, nobody used any duct tape, boarded up windows or any other obvious precautions
sad though, not long ago the big earthquake, and an earlier cyclone
sad though, not long ago the big earthquake, and an earlier cyclone
Shocking (unconfirmed) 10,000 feared dead
Latest I heard - it is heading towards Vietnam. God help them.
So why are these billionaires dumping their shares of U.S. companies?
After all, the stock market is still in the midst of its historic rally. Real estate prices have finally leveled off, and for the first time in five years are actually rising in many locations. And the unemployment rate seems to have stabilized.
It’s very likely that these professional investors are aware of specific research that points toward a massive market correction, as much as 90%.
Rainfall over parts of northeastern Vietnam into southern China will be in the 100 to 200 mm (4 to 8 inches) range, and some areas may receive over 300 mm (12 inches) with this storm as it weakens over southern China through Monday night. This will likely cause some mudslides in far northern Vietnam and southern China.
After all, the stock market is still in the midst of its historic rally. Real estate prices have finally leveled off, and for the first time in five years are actually rising in many locations. And the unemployment rate seems to have stabilized.
It’s very likely that these professional investors are aware of specific research that points toward a massive market correction, as much as 90%.
Rainfall over parts of northeastern Vietnam into southern China will be in the 100 to 200 mm (4 to 8 inches) range, and some areas may receive over 300 mm (12 inches) with this storm as it weakens over southern China through Monday night. This will likely cause some mudslides in far northern Vietnam and southern China.
robplum: Duck Tape helps to hold the glass together when it shatters was widely used for that purpose in vietnam,
yeah a bomb shelter be a good idea, long it wont fill up with water and nothing blocks the exit...after sailing sydney / port douglas, daintree river up as far as the crossing, having earlier returned back down mooloolaba to wait out a cyclone season i can honestly say Victoria is much better option.
I grew 50 varieties of subtropical fruit trees at killabakh NSW, lost to the scumbag thieving lying family court fleecing australian family's disease...
yeah a bomb shelter be a good idea, long it wont fill up with water and nothing blocks the exit...after sailing sydney / port douglas, daintree river up as far as the crossing, having earlier returned back down mooloolaba to wait out a cyclone season i can honestly say Victoria is much better option.
I grew 50 varieties of subtropical fruit trees at killabakh NSW, lost to the scumbag thieving lying family court fleecing australian family's disease...
Had to laugh about the bomb shelter filling up with water. My grandfather built a bomb shelter during WWII in the back yard in Cronulla, Sydney. Good 6" thick concrete with about 6-8 layers of railway sleepers on top. It was still there in 1969 when the place was sold, still with water in it. Just like the 2 times the air raid sounded during WWII.
House is Heritage Listed and the buyers, seeing the air raid shelter held water, converted it into a swimming pool.
robplum: So why are these billionaires dumping their shares of U.S. companies?
1. After all, the stock market is still in the midst of its historic rally. Real estate prices have finally leveled off, and for the first time in five years are actually rising in many locations. And the unemployment rate seems to have stabilized.
It’s very likely that these professional investors are aware of specific research that points toward a massive market correction, as much as 90%.
2. Rainfall over parts of northeastern Vietnam into southern China will be in the 100 to 200 mm (4 to 8 inches) range, and some areas may receive over 300 mm (12 inches) with this storm as it weakens over southern China through Monday night. This will likely cause some mudslides in far northern Vietnam and southern China.
1. After all, the stock market is still in the midst of its historic rally. Real estate prices have finally leveled off, and for the first time in five years are actually rising in many locations. And the unemployment rate seems to have stabilized.
It’s very likely that these professional investors are aware of specific research that points toward a massive market correction, as much as 90%.
2. Rainfall over parts of northeastern Vietnam into southern China will be in the 100 to 200 mm (4 to 8 inches) range, and some areas may receive over 300 mm (12 inches) with this storm as it weakens over southern China through Monday night. This will likely cause some mudslides in far northern Vietnam and southern China.
1. In 1999, the UN was spending $90 million a year to maintain the peace in Cyprus. They spent the same amount every 2 days in the Yugoslav conflict around the same time. When all the other "conflicts" are added in, it was a lot of money going into the "peace" efforts. The US, which funds most of the UN efforts, is pulling out of a lot of "conflict" areas. Which means all the support companies will not be making as much. Very good time to sell off those shares before they are worth nothing.
2. Saw a bit on the news today about the Phillipines. One Province along estimates 10,000 deaths. Add in that it is estimated that it will be at least 3 months before power is restored for public utilities, mainly affecting fresh water supply AND it is predicted another 2 severe typhoons before the end of the year, things are not looking good over there.
I can see China having a big input into recovery to SE Asia after this. Phillipines were US supported under Marcos and probably would have stepped in very quickly for aid if they hadn't been kicked out AND their economic problems now. Vietnam was backed by the USSR but it is now defunct and enough internal problems for what little is left.
3. So combining everything, I can see why some investors are shedding shares and looking elsewhere for their investments to make money in todays world market.
End of January perhaps we will, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand and other Navies are having an exercise in South China Sea.
Todays News: India and Vietnam have increased their Defence tier's.
Russia has sailed large Fleet across top of the Arctic; parked near Japan, Russia also has large Fleet in the Mediterranean (big ones)
Todays News: India and Vietnam have increased their Defence tier's.
Russia has sailed large Fleet across top of the Arctic; parked near Japan, Russia also has large Fleet in the Mediterranean (big ones)
robplum: End of January perhaps we will, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand and other Navies are having an exercise in South China Sea.
Todays News: India and Vietnam have increased their Defence tier's.
Russia has sailed large Fleet across top of the Arctic; parked near Japan, Russia also has large Fleet in the Mediterranean (big ones)
And how are we supposed to deflate our dollar while all this is going on. The US keeps printing money to deflate their currency why don’t we? Todays News: India and Vietnam have increased their Defence tier's.
Russia has sailed large Fleet across top of the Arctic; parked near Japan, Russia also has large Fleet in the Mediterranean (big ones)
US dollar has over past few years lost something like %40 of its value, it owes China US$1.2 trillion, and every dollar printed undermines the US Dollar's Value.
I think the Aussie has also lost around %40 of its value, the AU$ remains pretty steady more or less on par with the US$, mainly because of large overseas investments deposited here in Australia, which are already propping it up.
So i guess the answer is we all ready have to much money circulating as it is.
I think the Aussie has also lost around %40 of its value, the AU$ remains pretty steady more or less on par with the US$, mainly because of large overseas investments deposited here in Australia, which are already propping it up.
So i guess the answer is we all ready have to much money circulating as it is.
meee thinks george bush, blair and howard tried to kick off ww3 in 1991...maybe there goal will be realized, now maybe not.
robplum: meee thinks george bush, blair and howard tried to kick off ww3 in 1991...maybe there goal will be realized, now maybe not.
Or the three nations tried to rule the world. I’m more inclined to think while they were playing monopoly their wife’s were making all the decisions.Yes, however i think Janet uses her brain better than John, she often corrected his thinking.
Besides that lot, for thousands of year Tibet provided peaceful land buffer zone between the west and china, if mr chang doesn't buck his ideas up harmonise thoughts might fly out the window...
Besides that lot, for thousands of year Tibet provided peaceful land buffer zone between the west and china, if mr chang doesn't buck his ideas up harmonise thoughts might fly out the window...
AgentAjax: And how are we supposed to deflate our dollar while all this is going on. The US keeps printing money to deflate their currency why don’t we?
why do you want to pay $2 a litre for petrol? if the $US exchange rate goes to 80 cents thats what you'll get. No country in history solved it's problems by printing money.
wash2u: A little bit of Double D Eucalyptus Oil is well worth the expense to remove duct tape adhesive when compared to a window severing a jugular.
Some people choose to live in tropical cyclone prone areas, many do not have a choice.
I have the most experience out of us here in cyclones, you don't need duct tape, you won't get you arteries severed, in the big gusts you are hiding in the strongest part of the house anyway, no need for it, trust me.Some people choose to live in tropical cyclone prone areas, many do not have a choice.
an amazing area to visit
I was once on a small ship in the Solomon Islands that sailed on the edge of a cyclone, was frightening.
An Island once visited Santa Ana, the year before people had spent a couple of days clinging to the ground, large palm trees were ripped up and flung into the sea, on another I visited Uki Island cows were picked up and chucked into the ocean.
Map of the area:
some general information
I was once on a small ship in the Solomon Islands that sailed on the edge of a cyclone, was frightening.
An Island once visited Santa Ana, the year before people had spent a couple of days clinging to the ground, large palm trees were ripped up and flung into the sea, on another I visited Uki Island cows were picked up and chucked into the ocean.
Map of the area:
some general information
robplum: Please it doesn't matter, the thread subject is listed under current events & politics, I think in the interest of harmony it is better if members faze remarks in general terms, that it would much better respondents respond in a like manner
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Well my opinion is just as valid as yours...
yes it is but i've asked we maintain harmony among our posts, a lot of people wouldn't agree with the posts i've made, and that's ok that is everybody's right.
And you're welcome to post your comments to, while however its not a kevin and and abbott points scoring thread, thats not what the thread is posted for; i've only asked that we maintain harmony within the thread.
Myself i'm sure gold has had very frightening experiences while loosing his orchard and posted well meaning view on personal security based on the cyclones he experienced.
Your welcome to post your's.
And you're welcome to post your comments to, while however its not a kevin and and abbott points scoring thread, thats not what the thread is posted for; i've only asked that we maintain harmony within the thread.
Myself i'm sure gold has had very frightening experiences while loosing his orchard and posted well meaning view on personal security based on the cyclones he experienced.
Your welcome to post your's.
robplum: yes it is but i've asked we maintain harmony among our posts, a lot of people wouldn't agree with the posts i've made, and that's ok that is everybody's right.
And you're welcome to post your comments to, while however its not a kevin and and abbott points scoring thread, thats not what the thread is posted for; i've only asked that we maintain harmony within the thread.
Myself i'm sure gold has had very frightening experiences while loosing his orchard and posted well meaning view on personal security based on the cyclones he experienced.
Your welcome to post your's.
And you're welcome to post your comments to, while however its not a kevin and and abbott points scoring thread, thats not what the thread is posted for; i've only asked that we maintain harmony within the thread.
Myself i'm sure gold has had very frightening experiences while loosing his orchard and posted well meaning view on personal security based on the cyclones he experienced.
Your welcome to post your's.
plums..MANILA, Philippines—Two days after central Philippines was devastated by supertyphoon “Yolanda,” a tropical depression has been spotted 1,300 kilometers east of southern Mindanao, the state weather bureau said in a weather advisory issued at 11:45 p.m. Sunday.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the tropical depression south of the Caroline Islands had maximum sustained winds of 45 kilometers per hour and was forecast to move northwest-ward at 26 kph.
The weather disturbance is expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility within 24 to 36 hours, Pagasa said.
Another cyclone heading for the philippines
Hourly update on ZORAIDA
At 5:00 a.m. 12 November 2013, the location of Tropical Depression "ZORAIDA" was estimated based on all available data at 198 km Southeast of Hinatuan or at 161 km East of Davao City(6.8°N, 127.2°E).
More areas in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao were placed under Signal No. 1 as the center of tropical depression “Zoraida” was spotted 192 kilometers east of Davao City, or 216 km southeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, as of 5 a.m. Tuesday, the state weather bureau
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the tropical depression south of the Caroline Islands had maximum sustained winds of 45 kilometers per hour and was forecast to move northwest-ward at 26 kph.
The weather disturbance is expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility within 24 to 36 hours, Pagasa said.
Another cyclone heading for the philippines
Hourly update on ZORAIDA
At 5:00 a.m. 12 November 2013, the location of Tropical Depression "ZORAIDA" was estimated based on all available data at 198 km Southeast of Hinatuan or at 161 km East of Davao City(6.8°N, 127.2°E).
More areas in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao were placed under Signal No. 1 as the center of tropical depression “Zoraida” was spotted 192 kilometers east of Davao City, or 216 km southeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, as of 5 a.m. Tuesday, the state weather bureau
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Manila: Thousands of people have been evacuated as Super Typhoon Haiyan makes landfall in the Philippines.
The typhoon is now the strongest storm on Earth in three decades, generating winds of 313km/h and gusts of 378km/h, a meteorologist at WFMY News in the US reported.
Haiyan was expected to hit Samar island, about 600km south-east of Manila, then cut across the central and southern Philippines before exiting into the South China Sea late on Saturday.
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Authorities warned more than 12 million people were at risk from Typhoon Haiyan.