RLLD 3,366 Posted October 11, 2018 https://www.apnews.com/85f9b966fc754c009550d309c7ab7873 Also why this years red tide has been catastrophic I would love to see if there is a study that shows where in the world one is most likely to survive this global warming trend, that would be valuable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bandrus1 413 Posted October 11, 2018 I would love to see if there is a study that shows where in the world one is most likely to survive this global warming trend, that would be valuable. access to fresh water will be the key Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,337 Posted October 11, 2018 On CSPAN right now, Shiela Jackson Lee is proposing legislation co-authored by Maxine Waters to rename 'Hurricanes' to a term more gender-neutral. Didn't they change it to rotate between mens and womens name? I guess we can start naming hurricanes black sounding names too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 3,366 Posted October 11, 2018 Didn't they change it to rotate between mens and womens name? I guess we can start naming hurricanes black sounding names too. Nope...no way. unless those hurricanes are beautiful and perfect, the pretense includes managing the propaganda.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted October 11, 2018 Didn't they change it to rotate between mens and womens name? I guess we can start naming hurricanes black sounding names too. Hurricane Kotex? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,617 Posted October 11, 2018 Hurricane Kotex? Da Fendant Clinton-Dix Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted October 11, 2018 I've never seen an Cat 4 actually hit land - wow, what a site... As devastating and horrific as it was - there was a bizarre, mesmerizing beauty to it as well...............from a nature standpoint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,079 Posted October 11, 2018 access to fresh water will be the key Land of 10,000 lakes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert 1,084 Posted October 11, 2018 Land of 10,000 lakes. And 10 million Somalis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,617 Posted October 11, 2018 And 10 million Somalis Well then, should be pretty easy to get a decent bottle of wine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,079 Posted October 11, 2018 And 10 million Somalis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert 1,084 Posted October 11, 2018 The good news for you is I think 80% work at the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport and another 18% drive cabs in Minneapolis/St. Paul. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,079 Posted October 11, 2018 The good news for you is I think 80% work at the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport and another 18% drive cabs in Minneapolis/St. Paul. Trust me, they're spreading north too. And some idiots in the state want to bring more in. Everywhere they've settled, they've turned it into a shithole. They must be home sick. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloaca du jour 2,063 Posted October 11, 2018 https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2017/09/01/harvey-proves-flood-subsidies-must-end-james-bovard-column/619926001/ How many times do we have to keep rebuilding? Interesting article Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,940 Posted October 11, 2018 Ft. Walton/Destin was the place to be for spring break in the 80's. I'd give anything to go back in time for one more spring break. Sammys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert 1,084 Posted October 11, 2018 Trust me, they're spreading north too. And some idiots in the state want to bring more in. Everywhere they've settled, they've turned it into a shithole. They must be home sick. Damn that sux. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSB2424 3,082 Posted October 12, 2018 Great my power is out. And all the power crews went south to help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloaca du jour 2,063 Posted October 12, 2018 Im looking forward to my insurance rates going up and the price of lumber going up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloaca du jour 2,063 Posted October 12, 2018 National flood insurance program Some houses have been rebuilt 16 times in 18 years. The house is worth 120k and over a mil has been spent rebuilding it multiple times Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloaca du jour 2,063 Posted October 12, 2018 https://www.cbo.gov/publication/53028 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,617 Posted October 12, 2018 Don't forget all the cars that were flooded at dealerships. They just move them to another state. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 3,366 Posted October 12, 2018 I recall reading some article out of Europe, maybe Oxford?, where they talk about the way Americans just do as the please and essentially say fock you to any attempt to prevent them, and how in Europe they have a longer history and tend to avoid places where disasters are frequent, they did not offer much "evidence" but seemed confident that Europeans understood nature better and respected it more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,617 Posted October 12, 2018 I recall reading some article out of Europe, maybe Oxford?, where they talk about the way Americans just do as the please and essentially say fock you to any attempt to prevent them, and how in Europe they have a longer history and tend to avoid places where disasters are frequent, they did not offer much "evidence" but seemed confident that Europeans understood nature better and respected it more. Jesus, the Dutch have been mastering living at or below sea level for centuries. After Katrina hit, they volunteered to show us how to set up things like more effective locks and canals and Breakers and such and of course we said oh no we're much too smart for that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert 1,084 Posted October 12, 2018 Jesus, the Dutch have been mastering living at or below sea level for centuries. After Katrina hit, they volunteered to show us how to set up things like more effective locks and canals and Breakers and such and of course we said oh no we're much too smart for that! That is incorrect. It was Blanco and Nagin saying: hell no, we can't get no kick backs if we be doin that sh!t. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted October 12, 2018 That is incorrect. It was Blanco and Nagin saying: hell no, we can't get no kick backs if we be doin that sh!t. I thought the US Army Corps of Engineers was in charge of the locks in NOLA? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert 1,084 Posted October 12, 2018 I thought the US Army Corps of Engineers was in charge of the locks in NOLA? In theory yes. In actual operation, lets just say, things aren't that black and white in New Orleans. It is Creole! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted October 16, 2018 I recall reading some article out of Europe, maybe Oxford?, where they talk about the way Americans just do as the please and essentially say fock you to any attempt to prevent them, and how in Europe they have a longer history and tend to avoid places where disasters are frequent, they did not offer much "evidence" but seemed confident that Europeans understood nature better and respected it more. Probably because they don't get hit with hurricanes. https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/tunedin/why-hurricanes-hardly-ever-hit-europe/vi-BBOqOqC?ocid=spartanntp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Hand 482 Posted October 16, 2018 It's been an interesting last several days trying to finalize plans to Florida. I feel terrible for everyone affected by the hurricane. A few of us were supposed to head to Panama City on Friday and we booked a few months ago. Delta and the Airbnb were great for this so we re-booked for an area just north of Treasure Island. Then we read about the red tide and all the problems and on Sunday night decided to go to Hollywood Beach. Airbnbn and the condo owners were great again to refund our money despite their policies. It's been many hours on the phone and online. I would have preferred to go to Playa Del Carmen but it is all good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 3,366 Posted October 17, 2018 https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2018/10/16/hurricane-michael-death-toll-rises-12-hard-hit-bay-county-fla/1657915002/ Almost a week after Hurricane Michael smashed into the Florida Panhandle with winds of 155 mph, authorities Tuesday reported that 12 people have been found dead in Bay County, the hardest-hit area that includes Panama City and Mexico Beach. This announcement from Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford will potentially increase the storm's national death total to 26 people. But officials have warned that getting a concrete number of fatalities is difficult because of rescue efforts, spotty cell reception and rapid pace of recovery operations. I read that 1000 people remain unaccounted for.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites