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First Helene, Now Milton; Yikes: Another Major Hurricane 0 (0)

First, the good news. Folks in Florida knew that another major hurricane was heading their way. That, and some out-of-the-box thinking, helped them get ready. Now, the bad news. Folks in Florida were still cleaning up after Hurricane Helene, when … Continue reading

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Throwing Stones, Blindfolded: A Thought for Today 0 (0)

“Do you know what damage you may cause by throwing stones with your eyes blindfold?“Neither do you know the harm you may cause — and at times it is very great — by letting drop uncharitable remarks that to you … Continue reading

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Cyclone Tauktae, COVID-19 and the Siloam Lesson 0 (0)

This week hasn’t been a good time for India. Statistics say Tuesday was their worst day yet for COVID-19 pandemic deaths. It’s also when the worst cyclone recorded so far hit India’s west coast. There’s quite a bit going on … Continue reading

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Beirut Blast: Ammonium Nitrate and Human Nature 0 (0)

Update (August 12, 2020) “Beirut port resumes partial operations a week after explosion” Al Jazeera (August 12, 2020) “…According to Lebanon’s caretaker economy minister, the port is now operating to unload vessels for merchants. “‘There are 12 cranes out of … Continue reading

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Disasters, Deaths, Decisions 0 (0)

I figure the best way to deal with a hurricane or typhoon is to be somewhere else. That’s not always possible, so ‘how to survive’ advice generally talks about how to cope with wind, rain and flooding. Some advice may … Continue reading

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