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Magnitude 7.0 quake strikes Haiti

Started by Palehorse, January 13, 2010, 01:32:11 PM

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Locutus

#60
January 18, 2010, 10:34:51 AM
Here is a link to some compelling high resolution photos of the damage in Haiti.  Those people are in a world of hurt.

http://www.cnn.com/interactive/2010/01/world/gallery.large.haiti-1/index.4.html?hpt=T1
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Henry Hawk

#61
January 18, 2010, 10:43:38 AM
those pictures kind of leaves you speachless...my heart goes out to these foks....I don't think I can even imagine the horror and pain that they are going through.... :no:
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

Locutus

#62
January 18, 2010, 10:45:22 AM
Rescue workers say the stench of death is everywhere.  So many bodies just laying around and so many others still underneath all of that rubble.  I can't imagine what the death toll will finally end up being.  We'll probably never know an exact number.
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Henry Hawk

#63
January 18, 2010, 10:51:01 AM
it is putting a damper on my vaction plans for tomorrow....realizing how fortunate I am....and so many are experiencing a presonal "Hell"...even though I am very excited about my trip....seeing pictures and reports of Haiti....put's so much in perspective....
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

Locutus

#64
January 18, 2010, 11:00:08 AM
Where you headed HH?
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Henry Hawk

#65
January 18, 2010, 11:03:13 AM
Quote from: Locutus on January 18, 2010, 11:00:08 AM
Where you headed HH?

Orlando for two days....then on a cruise for three.....just me and the Mrs Hawk....celebrating 30-years since our first date....
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

Locutus

#66
January 18, 2010, 11:08:46 AM
Very nice!   Sailing out of Port Canaveral?
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Henry Hawk

#67
January 18, 2010, 11:10:49 AM
Quote from: Locutus on January 18, 2010, 11:08:46 AM
Very nice!   Sailing out of Port Canaveral?

yeah, on a Disney Cruise...to Nassau and thier own Island called Castaway Cay....
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

Locutus

#68
January 18, 2010, 11:14:21 AM
This is WAY off topic, but if you get a chance, stop by this casual dining establishment right there in the port close to the cruise ship terminals.   It's called The Grilles, and they have EXCELLENT shark kabobs if you're so inclined.  I highly recommend stopping by there and trying some. 

http://www.grillsseafood.com/
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Henry Hawk

#69
January 18, 2010, 11:20:23 AM
Thanks Locutus..I printed it off and stuck it in my travel folder....
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

Locutus

#70
January 18, 2010, 11:23:35 AM
Good stuff HH.  I usually get the shark kabobs with the Tahiti taters and island vegetables.  YUMMY!!  ;D
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Locutus

#71
January 18, 2010, 11:27:28 AM
...with an adult beverage of course!  :biggrin:
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Locutus

#72
January 19, 2010, 05:17:20 PM
Uh oh!  Royal Carribean Cruise Lines is getting some bad press for resuming dockings on Haiti's northern shore.



By now, most of us have seen and heard about the profound devastation and suffering wrought upon Haiti last week after a massive earthquake. So you'd probably think there's no way that cruising tourists could have returned to frolicking on Haiti's beaches mere miles from where people are trapped beneath the rubble of a decimated city. Unfortunately, you'd be wrong.

On Sunday, the Guardian reported that Florida-based Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines is docking ships at the "picturesque wooded peninsula" known as Labadee, which it leases on Haiti's northern coast. At Labadee, passengers "enjoy jetski rides, parasailing, and rum cocktails delivered to their hammocks."  The British paper also reported that passengers can spend their time "shopping for trinkets at a craft market" while armed guards stand at the entry to the complex to guarantee their safety.

Full article
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Palehorse

#73
January 20, 2010, 01:43:00 PM
And a second 6.1 "aftershock" struck the area today. . .  :spooked:
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Sandy Eggo

#74
January 20, 2010, 02:01:41 PM
:(

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