A Massive Tsunami hit the port city of Sendai in Japan on Friday, March 11. Large parts of the city were ravaged by 13-foot high tsunami waves that carried in debris consisting of cars, trucks, boats and even buildings. The massive speed of the tsunami waves gave very little time for residents to get to safer places.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Japan Earthquake - Magnitude 8.9 - Massive Tsunamis
Northern Japan was hit by an 8.9-magnitude earthquake on Friday, 11 March. The massive quake triggered tsunamis which reached the coastal areas within minutes. Massive bodies of water filled with debris (including boats and houses) swept ashore in a number of areas.
The Tsunami warnings were issued for other countries as well, including Russia. About 4 million homes in Tokyo and surrounding areas were affected by a power outage.
A series of quakes of large magnitude had already hit Japan over the course of this week. This latest quake had its epicenter 231 miles away from Japan's capital city, Tokyo. The Tsunami waves carried a lot of debris with them and resembled a lava flow. The debris included boats, trailers and houses, some of which were burning as they were swept along.
When earthquakes of this magnitude occur off the coast, they are known to generate tsunamis which pose a great threat to the coastline. According to the US GS, the largest recorded quake was of magnitude 9.5, which hit Chile on May 22, 1960.
The Tsunami warnings were issued for other countries as well, including Russia. About 4 million homes in Tokyo and surrounding areas were affected by a power outage.
A series of quakes of large magnitude had already hit Japan over the course of this week. This latest quake had its epicenter 231 miles away from Japan's capital city, Tokyo. The Tsunami waves carried a lot of debris with them and resembled a lava flow. The debris included boats, trailers and houses, some of which were burning as they were swept along.
When earthquakes of this magnitude occur off the coast, they are known to generate tsunamis which pose a great threat to the coastline. According to the US GS, the largest recorded quake was of magnitude 9.5, which hit Chile on May 22, 1960.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Japan Earthquake Today - 7.2 magnitude
An earthquake measuring 7.2 in magnitude occurred approximately 440 km to the North East of Tokyo at about 11:45 Japanese local time. It was centered at around 150 km off the north east coast and the epicenter of the quake was reported to have been at about a depth of about 7 miles.
A tsunami warning was immediately issued. An emergency and disaster response talk person in Iwate confirmed that indeed a small tsunami hit the shores but no damage have been confirmed or reported. Shortly after the main quake, another 6.3 magnitude aftershock was also recorded.
The earthquake details as provided by the US GS:
Magnitude: 7.2
Date-Time: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 at 11:45:18 AM at epicenter
Location: 38.510°N, 142.792°E
Depth: 14.1 km (8.8 miles)
Region: NEAR THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
Distances:
168 km (104 miles) E of Sendai, Honshu, Japan
193 km (119 miles) SE of Morioka, Honshu, Japan
216 km (134 miles) E of Yamagata, Honshu, Japan
413 km (256 miles) NE of TOKYO, Japan
A tsunami warning was immediately issued. An emergency and disaster response talk person in Iwate confirmed that indeed a small tsunami hit the shores but no damage have been confirmed or reported. Shortly after the main quake, another 6.3 magnitude aftershock was also recorded.
The earthquake details as provided by the US GS:
Magnitude: 7.2
Date-Time: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 at 11:45:18 AM at epicenter
Location: 38.510°N, 142.792°E
Depth: 14.1 km (8.8 miles)
Region: NEAR THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
Distances:
168 km (104 miles) E of Sendai, Honshu, Japan
193 km (119 miles) SE of Morioka, Honshu, Japan
216 km (134 miles) E of Yamagata, Honshu, Japan
413 km (256 miles) NE of TOKYO, Japan
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Dorel Car Seat Recall
The Dorel Car Seat Recall involves close to 800,000 Units of Dorel's Safety 1st, Eddie Bauer, Disney, Cosco and other models. They have been recalled by the manufacturer due to a faulty harness adjustment strap. The manufacturing period spans from May 1, 2008 to April 30, 2009. A wide range of booster, convertible and infant seats are covered in this recall. Some of these units are sold as part of a stroller travel system, which were made by the Dorel Juvenile Group of Columbus, Ind.
After receiving several consumer complaints, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began an investigation last year on Dorel's restraining straps on the seats. Consumers complained that the restraining straps on the seats had loosened. Dorel however claimed that there has been no injuries or deaths reported due to this problem. It further said that there has not been any reports of the center front adjuster failing in real world crashes.
After receiving several consumer complaints, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began an investigation last year on Dorel's restraining straps on the seats. Consumers complained that the restraining straps on the seats had loosened. Dorel however claimed that there has been no injuries or deaths reported due to this problem. It further said that there has not been any reports of the center front adjuster failing in real world crashes.
Heather Russell, the singing sensation
Everyone's eyes are glued on Heather Russell. Heather Russell at 10 years, is a singer, song writer and musician. She sings and plays the keyboard at the same time.
Her vocal ability and her music talent are well beyond her age. Her singing style resembles Mariah Carey's a lot. With so much talent at so young an age, she is all set to become a singing sensation in the years to come. Rob Fusari, the Grammy winner would be supervising and mentoring this young, talented musician.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Making Home Affordable.gov
What is “Making Home Affordable" all about?
Making Home Affordable is part of President Obama's comprehensive strategy to get the housing market back on track. Through the Making Home Affordable Program, up to 9 million American families may be eligible to refinance or modify their loansto a payment that is affordable now and into the future.
Visit the Making Home Affordable website.
You'll find answers to the following questions and more...
1. I'm current on my mortgage. Will the Home Affordable Refinance help me?
2. How do I know if I am eligible?
3. How do I know if the refinance will improve the long term affordability or stability of my loan?
4. How do I know if my loan is owned or has been securitized by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac?
5. I owe more than my property is worth. Do I still qualify to refinance under the Making Home Affordable Program?
6. I have both a first and a second mortgage. Do I still qualify to refinance under Making Home Affordable?
7. Will refinancing lower my payments?
8. What are the interest rate and other terms of this refinance offer?
9. Will refinancing reduce the amount that I owe on my loan?
10. Can I get cash out to pay other debts?
11. How do I apply for a Home Affordable Refinance?
12. What documentation will I need?
13. I am delinquent on my mortgage. Will I qualify for a Home Affordable Refinance?
14. Will I need mortgage insurance?
15. How long will the Home Affordable Refinance be available?
Making Home Affordable is part of President Obama's comprehensive strategy to get the housing market back on track. Through the Making Home Affordable Program, up to 9 million American families may be eligible to refinance or modify their loansto a payment that is affordable now and into the future.
Visit the Making Home Affordable website.
You'll find answers to the following questions and more...
1. I'm current on my mortgage. Will the Home Affordable Refinance help me?
2. How do I know if I am eligible?
3. How do I know if the refinance will improve the long term affordability or stability of my loan?
4. How do I know if my loan is owned or has been securitized by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac?
5. I owe more than my property is worth. Do I still qualify to refinance under the Making Home Affordable Program?
6. I have both a first and a second mortgage. Do I still qualify to refinance under Making Home Affordable?
7. Will refinancing lower my payments?
8. What are the interest rate and other terms of this refinance offer?
9. Will refinancing reduce the amount that I owe on my loan?
10. Can I get cash out to pay other debts?
11. How do I apply for a Home Affordable Refinance?
12. What documentation will I need?
13. I am delinquent on my mortgage. Will I qualify for a Home Affordable Refinance?
14. Will I need mortgage insurance?
15. How long will the Home Affordable Refinance be available?
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Star Wars the old republic
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic received strong praise, along with high critical acclaim. KotOR won numerous awards, including Game Developers Choice Awards' game of the year, BAFTA Games Awards' best Xbox game of the year, and Interactive Achievement Awards for best console RPG and best computer RPG.[12]
KotOR has seen success as the game of the year from many sources including IGN, GameSpot, Computer Gaming World, PC Gamer, GMR Magazine, The Game Developers Choice Awards, Xbox Magazine, and G4. Interactive Achievement Awards awarded it for Best Story and Best Character Development. IGN gave KotOR additional awards in Best Sound (Xbox category), Best Story (PC category), Xbox RPG Game of the Year 2003, PC RPG Game of the Year 2003, Xbox Game of the Year 2003, PC Game of the Year 2003, and Overall Game of the Year 2003 across all platforms. In 2007, IGN listed it at #27 on its list of the Top 100 Games of All-Time.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Forge
KotOR has seen success as the game of the year from many sources including IGN, GameSpot, Computer Gaming World, PC Gamer, GMR Magazine, The Game Developers Choice Awards, Xbox Magazine, and G4. Interactive Achievement Awards awarded it for Best Story and Best Character Development. IGN gave KotOR additional awards in Best Sound (Xbox category), Best Story (PC category), Xbox RPG Game of the Year 2003, PC RPG Game of the Year 2003, Xbox Game of the Year 2003, PC Game of the Year 2003, and Overall Game of the Year 2003 across all platforms. In 2007, IGN listed it at #27 on its list of the Top 100 Games of All-Time.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Forge
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