Tag Archives: natural disasters

Headline Of The Day II

God killed the fuck out of those 38 sinners. The rest got blessed protection. Praise! Glory!

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Gay People: Haiti’s Scapecoats

This partially animated clip tells how Haitian gays were scapegoated as the cause of the devastating earthquake which occurred two years ago today.

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The doomsday clock was moved up one minute this week. The most significant contributing factors to the decision were the narrowly averted nuclear disaster at the Fukushima plant in Japan which was caused by the earthquake and tsunami on March 11. There were also concerns about the danger from Iran which has begun to enrich uranium at a secret underground …

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Most-Costly Weather Disasters Of 2011

Think Progress has the full list.

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Huge Storm Batters Alaska

In what some climatologists are describing as a “100 year storm,” a massive system is causing flooding and widespread damage along the Alaskan coast. The unusual storm had western Alaska bracing Tuesday. Tiny coastal communities were at particular risk for damage from wind and expected flooding. Winds reached at least 80 mph late Tuesday, said Neil Murakami, a National Weather …

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PERU: 6.9 Earthquake Near Lima

CNN is saying the quake was deep enough and far enough away so that Lima should not have great damage.

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TEXAS: Wildfires Continue To Rage

RELATED: Texas cut the funding for its fire departments by 75% this year. Under Gov. Rick Perry (R) this year, Texas slashed state funding for the volunteer fire departments that protect most of the state from wildfires like the ones that have recently destroyed more than 700 homes. Volunteer departments that were already facing financial strain were slated to have …

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New Jersey Faces Irene Aftermath

Flood damage estimates in New Jersey are running in the billions. Meanwhile the GOP is placing self-serving political roadblocks in front of federal relief.

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IRENE: A Top Ten Worst Storm

Analysts say Hurricane Irene will enter the books as one of the ten most costly storms to ever strike the United States. Dozens of people have died and flood waters continue to rise in some portions of New England. Repairs to damaged roads, bridges, and train tracks will likely take many months to complete and the governors of New York, …

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Metro-North Line “Closed For Months”

The Port Jervis line of Metro-North, which shuttles commuters between Grand Central Penn Station and upstate New York, may be closed for months due to track damage from Hurricane Irene. Second Avenue Sagas reports: Outside of the city, the storm has been devastating. So far, 40 people have died from it, and that total is expected to rise. The property …

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Severe Flooding In Upstate New York

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Multiple Washovers On Fire Island

Several communities on Fire Island experienced washovers during Hurricane Irene. Generally considered one of the worst case scenarios for any barrier island, a “washover” is when ocean waves overcome the dunes and mix with bay water on the mainland side. Ian Levine of the Ocean Beach Fire Department told The News that the water went from the ocean to the …

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Gojira!

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Glenn Beck On Irene

“This hurricane is a blessing. It is a blessing. It is God reminding you, as was the earthquake last week, it’s God reminding you you’re not in control.” – Glenn Beck, saying that Hurricane Irene is a warning that Americans should be following his advice to start hoarding food in advance of the coming global economic collapse.

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NEW YORK: Cuomo Orders Complete MTA Shutdown At Noon Tomorrow, Bloomberg Calls For Mandatory Zone A Evacuation

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has ordered the complete shutdown of mass transit beginning at noon tomorrow. He also activated the state National Guard. The Metropolitan Transit Authority, which provides transit services to New York City and its suburbs, will institute a system-wide shutdown starting after the final runs around noon on Saturday. The shutdown includes subways, buses, Long Island …

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NYC Releases Evacuation Plan

No order to evacuate any part of NYC has been issued, but just in case, today Mayor Bloomberg’s office released the above map of areas to skedaddle from, should the edict come. (Huge version here.) City beaches will likely be closed this weekend due to riptides, regardless of the storm’s track. Airlines are reportedly making plans to reposition their aircraft …

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Joseph Farah: Hurricanes & Earthquakes Are Punishments For Homosexuality

“If America doesn’t face judgment soon, God will have to apologize to Sodom and Gomorrah. And God doesn’t offer apologies. He does, however, offer second chances, third chances, fourth chances. He’s trying to get your attention. Are you paying heed? What will it take? Will your world have to be turned upside down before you recognize what’s happening? Would even …

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Hurricane Irene Intensifies

Forecasters have upgraded the threat level to the northeast and now say that Irene could be the most powerful hurricane to hit the New York City area in many years. On the upside, it now appears Florida will be entirely spared. And incidentally, it was my 25 years in Florida that turned me into this hurricane junkie. Expect at least …

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PERRY BACKER: Japan Is Cursed Because The Emperor Had Sex With A Demon

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