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| Haun User ID: 67105399  United States08/08/2015 10:53 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Don't know if this has been posted but... Quoting: Earth Cries  Venezuela faces beer shortage amid heat wave CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelans are facing the prospect of a heat wave without their favorite beer, the latest indignity in a country that has seen shortages of everything from disposable diapers to light bulbs. Cerveceria Polar, which distributes 80% of the beer in the socialist South American country, began shutting down breweries this week because of a lack of barley, hops, and other raw materials, and has halted deliveries to Caracas liquor stores. [link to www.usatoday.com] They are also facing shortages of basic food supplies, basic household needs that you mentioned, and other beverages such as clean water, milk, etc. There have already been food riots which the government meets with unrelenting military control. [link to lawstreetmedia.com] |
| Haun User ID: 67105399 United States08/08/2015 10:58 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | South Sudan close to economic collapse due to long standing civil war, soaring inflation, and extreme famine in some areas. Upwards of 2,5000,000 people are considered in desperate need of food as the civil war prevents relief agencies moving into the hardest hit areas, as well as crops not being able to be planted nor harvested. [link to www.theguardian.com] |
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 User ID: 25227016 United States08/08/2015 10:58 AM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Drought Draws Natural Disaster Declaration From Feds Drought across the region prompted the U.S. Department of Agriculture to designate counties in Idaho, eastern Washington and Oregon, and even parts of Montana, as natural disaster areas. [link to www.opb.org] Mark 13:20 And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect's sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days. “Things fall apart; the center cannot hold.” Yeats |
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User ID: 25227016 United States08/08/2015 10:59 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Don't know if this has been posted but... Quoting: Earth Cries Venezuela faces beer shortage amid heat wave CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelans are facing the prospect of a heat wave without their favorite beer, the latest indignity in a country that has seen shortages of everything from disposable diapers to light bulbs. Cerveceria Polar, which distributes 80% of the beer in the socialist South American country, began shutting down breweries this week because of a lack of barley, hops, and other raw materials, and has halted deliveries to Caracas liquor stores. [link to www.usatoday.com] They are also facing shortages of basic food supplies, basic household needs that you mentioned, and other beverages such as clean water, milk, etc. There have already been food riots which the government meets with unrelenting military control. [link to lawstreetmedia.com] Yes, they have been in big trouble for quite a while now and it never gets better. Mark 13:20 And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect's sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days. “Things fall apart; the center cannot hold.” Yeats |
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User ID: 27697627 United States08/08/2015 11:00 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | South Sudan close to economic collapse due to long standing civil war, soaring inflation, and extreme famine in some areas. Upwards of 2,5000,000 people are considered in desperate need of food as the civil war prevents relief agencies moving into the hardest hit areas, as well as crops not being able to be planted nor harvested. Quoting: Haun 67105399 [link to www.theguardian.com] Saw an article a couple of days ago with pics of the Russians destroying tons and tons of food imported from the West. They could have given that food to those poor folks in the Sudan. Mark 13:20 And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect's sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days. “Things fall apart; the center cannot hold.” Yeats |
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User ID: 27697627 United States08/08/2015 11:07 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Iceland’s longest volcanic eruption ever finally came to an end in February after erupting for six straight months. Iceland has always been a volcanically active island, but climate change and the world’s resulting melting ice will make things worse. [link to www.businessinsider.com.au] Mark 13:20 And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect's sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days. “Things fall apart; the center cannot hold.” Yeats |
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User ID: 26377101 United States08/08/2015 11:17 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Reunion's 'shark crisis': when will it be safe to go back into the water? Reunion is pioneering a range of new ways of stopping shark attacks, in a bid to lose the grim distinction of being the world's most deadly island. But will it be enough to encourage people back in the water? The precise moment when Ludovic Villedieu finished his final surf class is etched onto his memory. It was July 23, 2012, and the surfing instructor had taken a group of children out to Trois Bassins, on the west coast of the island of Reunion. At 3.45pm the class returned to the shore, tired and happy. “Forty five minutes later, Alexandre was killed,” said Mr Villedieu. “Right where we were.” [link to www.telegraph.co.uk] Mark 13:20 And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect's sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days. “Things fall apart; the center cannot hold.” Yeats |
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User ID: 19080261 United States08/08/2015 12:25 PM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Thanks Gomez!  Just been really busy with kids going back to school but I sneak in when I can. So grateful I found Jazzy's thread today!  Weird side note I want to add. We had a lot of rain and thunderstorms in AZ today on and off through out the day. But at one point while I was driving in Gilbert it came down so fast and heavy that it was a complete white out. For somewhere between 2-3 minutes myself and all the other cars on the road had to completely stop where we were and wait. I have never experienced that here. In a WI snow storm yes, but in AZ due to rain no. It was both intense and strange. For my daughter it was the first time she had ever experienced something like that. She just kept saying 'I can't see. I can't see anything!' The volume of rain that came down in those few minutes was unreal. Sounds like a typical Fall or Winter shower in Seattle. On the freeway, a lot of times in heavy rain, mostly in the Winter, you can't see well at all. Everything is just a wet grey blur. Even with the wipers on high speed. Everyone just sorta slows to like 35 and you just hope its alright. That's when you realize how important it is for everyone to have lights lights on. Exactly Deano. Typical for other places but not here. Even with wipers and lights we all had to stop. Things be changing.  |
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(OP)Forum Administrator User ID: 19631260 United States08/08/2015 12:40 PM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | :jgblowkiss: To know where your heart is, look where your mind goes when it wanders. A rock in bad hands killed Abel. A rock in good hands killed Goliath. It isn't about the rock. A true warrior fights not because he hates the one in front of him, but because he loves those behind him. INTP-A |
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(OP) Forum Administrator User ID: 19631260 United States08/08/2015 12:50 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Heavy flooding across West Africa: 8 people dead and 19 779 affected in Burkina Faso Severe rainstorm accompanied with strong winds has affected several regions across Burkina Faso in West Africa, as of August 2, 2015. At least 8 people died, 54 have been reported injured and 19 779 people have been affected by the floods. [link to thewatchers.adorraeli.com] To know where your heart is, look where your mind goes when it wanders. A rock in bad hands killed Abel. A rock in good hands killed Goliath. It isn't about the rock. A true warrior fights not because he hates the one in front of him, but because he loves those behind him. INTP-A |
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(OP) Forum Administrator User ID: 19631260 United States08/08/2015 12:52 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | A wildfire raging in western Spain on Friday forced the evacuation of 1,400 people from towns and campsites, officials said. The blaze, which broke out on Thursday amid scorching temperatures, has burned over 5,000 hectares (12,400 acres) of land, the government of Extremadura region said in a statement. [link to www.telegraph.co.uk] To know where your heart is, look where your mind goes when it wanders. A rock in bad hands killed Abel. A rock in good hands killed Goliath. It isn't about the rock. A true warrior fights not because he hates the one in front of him, but because he loves those behind him. INTP-A |
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(OP) Forum Administrator User ID: 19631260 United States08/08/2015 12:54 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 'Spectacular' meteor showers to light up the sky Paris (AFP) - The Perseid meteor shower -- an annual display of natural fireworks -- should be particularly spectacular this year, with extra-dark skies expected to create optimal stargazing conditions, astronomers said Friday. When the celestial show hits its peak overnight Wednesday next week, up to 100 shooting stars per hour will streak across the sky for a spectacle visible around the globe. [link to news.yahoo.com] To know where your heart is, look where your mind goes when it wanders. A rock in bad hands killed Abel. A rock in good hands killed Goliath. It isn't about the rock. A true warrior fights not because he hates the one in front of him, but because he loves those behind him. INTP-A |
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(OP) Forum Administrator User ID: 19631260 United States08/08/2015 12:55 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Panama Canal to limit ship size due to drought The Panama Canal Authority says it will temporarily cut the size of ships allowed through because of drought caused by El Nino. From 8 September, the maximum draft of ships will be cut to 39ft (11.89m), which may affect up to 20% of traffic. [link to www.bbc.com] To know where your heart is, look where your mind goes when it wanders. A rock in bad hands killed Abel. A rock in good hands killed Goliath. It isn't about the rock. A true warrior fights not because he hates the one in front of him, but because he loves those behind him. INTP-A |
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(OP) Forum Administrator User ID: 19631260 United States08/08/2015 01:00 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Mount Raung volcanic ash cloud halts Bali-bound flights Persistent eruptions from Indonesia's Mount Raung continue to bring bad news for Bali-bound travellers. Virgin Australia and Jetstar grounded flights again on Friday as forecasters warned westerly winds would send dangerous ash clouds over Denpasar. The ash is expected to hang over the holiday island for the next couple of days. [link to www.bbc.com] To know where your heart is, look where your mind goes when it wanders. A rock in bad hands killed Abel. A rock in good hands killed Goliath. It isn't about the rock. A true warrior fights not because he hates the one in front of him, but because he loves those behind him. INTP-A |
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(OP) Forum Administrator User ID: 19631260 United States08/08/2015 01:04 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Dismal future: Greek unemployment is the highest in Europe, again Greece unemployment was the highest in Europe for the month of June with 25.6% of its potential workforce unemployed, showed the latest figures released by Eurostat. The total number of unemployed people in Europe reached 23.3 million, with 17.8 million of them belonging to Eurozone countries. More than 4.7 million are young under 25 years old, with 3.2 million of them residing in Eurozone member-states. [link to greece.greekreporter.com] To know where your heart is, look where your mind goes when it wanders. A rock in bad hands killed Abel. A rock in good hands killed Goliath. It isn't about the rock. A true warrior fights not because he hates the one in front of him, but because he loves those behind him. INTP-A |
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(OP) Forum Administrator User ID: 19631260 United States08/08/2015 01:11 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Typhoon Soudelor conditions in Fuxing, Taoyuan, Taiwan | 08 08 2015 To know where your heart is, look where your mind goes when it wanders. A rock in bad hands killed Abel. A rock in good hands killed Goliath. It isn't about the rock. A true warrior fights not because he hates the one in front of him, but because he loves those behind him. INTP-A |
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User ID: 69659907 United States08/08/2015 01:13 PM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 'Spectacular' meteor showers to light up the sky Quoting: JazzyG Paris (AFP) - The Perseid meteor shower -- an annual display of natural fireworks -- should be particularly spectacular this year, with extra-dark skies expected to create optimal stargazing conditions, astronomers said Friday. When the celestial show hits its peak overnight Wednesday next week, up to 100 shooting stars per hour will streak across the sky for a spectacle visible around the globe. [link to news.yahoo.com] Now THIS I am looking forward to! : )  ~*Ride the Wave*~ |
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(OP) Forum Administrator User ID: 19631260 United States08/08/2015 01:16 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 'Spectacular' meteor showers to light up the sky Quoting: JazzyG Paris (AFP) - The Perseid meteor shower -- an annual display of natural fireworks -- should be particularly spectacular this year, with extra-dark skies expected to create optimal stargazing conditions, astronomers said Friday. When the celestial show hits its peak overnight Wednesday next week, up to 100 shooting stars per hour will streak across the sky for a spectacle visible around the globe. [link to news.yahoo.com] Now THIS I am looking forward to! : ) Conditions are supposed to be optimal. :jgdancin: To know where your heart is, look where your mind goes when it wanders. A rock in bad hands killed Abel. A rock in good hands killed Goliath. It isn't about the rock. A true warrior fights not because he hates the one in front of him, but because he loves those behind him. INTP-A |
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User ID: 69659907 United States08/08/2015 01:21 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 'Spectacular' meteor showers to light up the sky Quoting: JazzyG Paris (AFP) - The Perseid meteor shower -- an annual display of natural fireworks -- should be particularly spectacular this year, with extra-dark skies expected to create optimal stargazing conditions, astronomers said Friday. When the celestial show hits its peak overnight Wednesday next week, up to 100 shooting stars per hour will streak across the sky for a spectacle visible around the globe. [link to news.yahoo.com] Now THIS I am looking forward to! : ) Conditions are supposed to be optimal. :jgdancin:  ~*Ride the Wave*~ |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 26578528  United Kingdom08/08/2015 01:30 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I'm too lazy for links. But don't forget the much of the Western U.S. in at lest Moderate drought stages. It's not just California. Quoting: no 1 deanoZXT Even most of Washington state is in trouble. [link to www.ecy.wa.gov] ca weather has gone nutz. i had heard of thunder and lightning without rain in some states back east but it never happened in ca. this year there has been at least two long thunderstorms with no rain just crazy humidity. anyway, this is really abnormal for ca. im pretty sure these instances this year are the only time its happened here at least in my lifetime. |
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(OP) Forum Administrator User ID: 19631260 United States08/08/2015 01:38 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Rip currents, or riptides, are one of the most insidious beach dangers because many people don’t know the signs to watch for. But once you know what to look for and how to react, you can enjoy yourself safely at the beach. [link to tophealthnews.net] To know where your heart is, look where your mind goes when it wanders. A rock in bad hands killed Abel. A rock in good hands killed Goliath. It isn't about the rock. A true warrior fights not because he hates the one in front of him, but because he loves those behind him. INTP-A |
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(OP) Forum Administrator User ID: 19631260 United States08/08/2015 01:52 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | To know where your heart is, look where your mind goes when it wanders. A rock in bad hands killed Abel. A rock in good hands killed Goliath. It isn't about the rock. A true warrior fights not because he hates the one in front of him, but because he loves those behind him. INTP-A |
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(OP) Forum Administrator User ID: 19631260 United States08/08/2015 03:26 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Myanmar floods: Death toll rises to 88 as heavy monsoon devastates South-East Asia The death toll from severe flooding across Myanmar has risen to 88, officials say, as rising waters swallow more homes in low-lying regions in some of the poorest parts of the country. More than 330,000 people have so far been affected by torrential monsoon rains that triggered flash floods and landslides and cut off communications as roads and bridges were destroyed. [link to www.abc.net.au] To know where your heart is, look where your mind goes when it wanders. A rock in bad hands killed Abel. A rock in good hands killed Goliath. It isn't about the rock. A true warrior fights not because he hates the one in front of him, but because he loves those behind him. INTP-A |
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(OP) Forum Administrator User ID: 19631260 United States08/08/2015 03:27 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Myanmar: UN allocates $9 million to rapidly scale up urgent flood relief The top United Nations humanitarian official today allocated $9 million to help aid organizations rapidly scale up assistance in Myanmar in the wake of major flooding and monsoon rains that affected over 330,000 people and killed at least 88. “These funds will help provide people with emergency shelter, safe water supply, sanitation, food, critical health care and other services, at a time when they are in desperate need,” Under Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Stephen O’Brien said in a press release. [link to www.un.org] To know where your heart is, look where your mind goes when it wanders. A rock in bad hands killed Abel. A rock in good hands killed Goliath. It isn't about the rock. A true warrior fights not because he hates the one in front of him, but because he loves those behind him. INTP-A |
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(OP) Forum Administrator User ID: 19631260 United States08/08/2015 03:29 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | BUCHAREST, Romania — Romanian authorities say a severe drought is affecting shipping on the River Danube but ships are still managing to navigate along Europe's second longest waterway. Florin Boboc, a port captain in the southern city of Giurgiu told The Associated Press Friday that vessels are loading less because the water is shallower. The river fell to 90 centimeters (35 inches) Friday in Galati, the largest Danube port, almost 5 meters (16.4 feet) below warning levels. [link to www.sunherald.com] To know where your heart is, look where your mind goes when it wanders. A rock in bad hands killed Abel. A rock in good hands killed Goliath. It isn't about the rock. A true warrior fights not because he hates the one in front of him, but because he loves those behind him. INTP-A |
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(OP) Forum Administrator User ID: 19631260 United States08/08/2015 03:31 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Health officials Investigating Possible Measles Case in Baltimore County. BALTIMORE, Md. (WBFF) - Health officials are investigating a possible measles case in Baltimore County. The Baltimore County Department of Health says the isolated case involves an unvaccinated child who resides in Baltimore County. Officials did not give a specific location, but noted that the child was treated at a city hospital. Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen said the child was seen for care at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore City. “Upon recognition of a possible measles case, Sinai Hospital staff acted quickly and appropriately to reduce exposures,” a release from Dr. Wen states. The patient is currently at home in isolation. [link to www.foxbaltimore.com] Last Edited by ~Jazzy~ on 08/08/2015 03:31 PM To know where your heart is, look where your mind goes when it wanders. A rock in bad hands killed Abel. A rock in good hands killed Goliath. It isn't about the rock. A true warrior fights not because he hates the one in front of him, but because he loves those behind him. INTP-A |
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(OP) Forum Administrator User ID: 19631260 United States08/08/2015 03:33 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Men’s Fashion Is Headed for a Gender-Bending Moment Unseen Since the ’70s In January, Gucci’s menswear runway collection was an eye-opener. It wasn’t because the brand had just fired its nearly decadelong creative director Frida Giannini in December, or even because new designer Alessandro Michele had pulled the clothing together in less than a week in his new role. It was because the men on the runway looked ... like women. [link to www.bloomberg.com] To know where your heart is, look where your mind goes when it wanders. A rock in bad hands killed Abel. A rock in good hands killed Goliath. It isn't about the rock. A true warrior fights not because he hates the one in front of him, but because he loves those behind him. INTP-A |
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(OP) Forum Administrator User ID: 19631260 United States08/08/2015 03:35 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Target Removes Gender Labels From Kids Sections After Complaints Target Corp. is removing gender labels from most of its children’s departments after customers complained about signs designating certain toys for girls. The kids’ bedding section will no longer feature boy and girl signage, and the toy department will be without labels and pink or blue paper on the shelves, Minneapolis-based Target said on its website Friday. Gender labels will remain in the kids’ clothing section because of sizing and fit differences. [link to www.bloomberg.com] To know where your heart is, look where your mind goes when it wanders. A rock in bad hands killed Abel. A rock in good hands killed Goliath. It isn't about the rock. A true warrior fights not because he hates the one in front of him, but because he loves those behind him. INTP-A |
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(OP) Forum Administrator User ID: 19631260 United States08/08/2015 03:37 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | North Korea defies logic, creates its own time zone North Korea is creating its own time zone, moving its clocks back by 30 minutes to mark the 70th anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japanese rule, the official KCNA news agency said on Friday. North Korea is in the same time zone as rivals South Korea and Japan, nine hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. [link to www.jpost.com] To know where your heart is, look where your mind goes when it wanders. A rock in bad hands killed Abel. A rock in good hands killed Goliath. It isn't about the rock. A true warrior fights not because he hates the one in front of him, but because he loves those behind him. INTP-A |
