Just what Japan needs, a volcano...

[Barn Babe]

I've been unable to see any news until now, WTF is going on??? :willy:

[DAB]

Godzilla returns?

[OddBall]

They're getting beat up pretty hard.
They are a tough and resilient people though...

[Skia]

Is there now a Volcano threat to Nippon??? :skep:

[Barn Babe]

Is there now a Volcano threat to Nippon??? :skep:

That's what Fox News just touched on... but they're just touching on lots of things right now. I have lots to do today and I'm just trying to figure out if any of this is going to impact my daily life right now and how. Sounds selfish, but I barely have enough time to worry about the stuff I already have going on...

[Rapid Roger]

This is for sure an incredible disaster but here's what's going to happen......In about 18 months or sooner all evidence of this horror will be gone and things will be as they were.

This may tell us something about New Orleans......:)

[Iron Chef]

Good old Fox News. Leave it to them to take a non-story and sensationalize it. Mount Shinmoedake became active in January after 52 years. Does this have anything to do with the earthquake? Who knows? Wouldn't surprise me.

You should also know that Japan sits in the "ring of fire" which is a seismically active arc of mountains and volcanos in the Pacific Ocean, so volcanic activity is not uncommon.

So, no Michelle...I don't think you have to start digging a fallout shelter and saving canned goods just yet. :rofl:

[Barn Babe]

Good old Fox News. Leave it to them to take a non-story and sensationalize it. Mount Shinmoedake became active in January after 52 years. Does this have anything to do with the earthquake? Who knows? Wouldn't surprise me.

You should also know that Japan sits in the "ring of fire" which is a seismically active arc of mountains and volcanos in the Pacific Ocean, so volcanic activity is not uncommon.

So, no Michelle...I don't think you have to start digging a fallout shelter and saving canned goods just yet. :rofl:

So when I have 15 minutes to get my news, where should I be looking, Mike?

[carlton_fritz]

So when I have 15 minutes to get my news, where should I be looking, Mike?
Not the liberal media like CNN. Stick with Fox.

[Flatbush Harry]

So when I have 15 minutes to get my news, where should I be looking, Mike?

Faux Noise is an entertainment channel. Since they hate CNN, that is what I watch...although not when whoremaster Spitzer is on.

YMMV.

H3rayr

[carlton_fritz]

Faux Noise is an entertainment channel. Since they hate CNN, that is what I watch...although not when whoremaster Spitzer is on.

YMMV.

H3rayr
See, proof that CNN is a waste of time.

[Iron Chef]

So when I have 15 minutes to get my news, where should I be looking, Mike?

If you only have 15 minutes to get your news, you won't get an accurate picture anyway regardless of where you get it. However, I think it's a safe assumption that a volcano eruption in Japan isn't going to affect us over here in North Texas.

Unless of course it's directly under the Nikkei Exchange or under the headquarters of Toyota or Sony. Then maybe... :lol:

[Flatbush Harry]

See, proof that CNN is a waste of time.

You're right, mang...I'm obviously incapable of differentiating spin from fact because of a failed educational system that did not adequately prepare me for the challenges that life in the YouEssofMeh offers the more thoughtful...such as yourself. Mybad.

:shots:

Ha3yrr

[Cybercowboy]

Oh no, there goes Tokyo!

[Flatbush Harry]

If you only have 15 minutes to get your news, you won't get an accurate picture anyway regardless of where you get it. However, I think it's a safe assumption that a volcano eruption in Japan isn't going to affect us over here in North Texas.

Unless of course it's directly under the Nikkei Exchange or under the headquarters of Toyota or Sony. Then maybe... :lol:

On the other gland, if the North American plate gets shuckled a bit, the big one could occur in the Pacific NW or Cali...or even the Yellowstone Megavolcano could light off...in which case, even Tejas will have a problem.

3Hryra

[Cybercowboy]

Faux Noise is an entertainment channel. Since they hate CNN, that is what I watch...although not when whoremaster Spitzer is on.

YMMV.

H3rayr

Ah, CNN. The network that admitted that they purposefully tainted their coverage of Iraq and willingly repeated Saddam's propaganda in order to keep their access so that they could remain in the loop for more of his propaganda. :thumbs:

[Skia]

Oh no, there goes Tokyo!INB4MOTHRA,GIEDRA,ANDGODZILIASHOWUP......:leaving:

[Flatbush Harry]

Ah, CNN. The network that admitted that they purposefully tainted their coverage of Iraq and willingly repeated Saddam's propaganda in order to keep their access so that they could remain in the loop for more of his propaganda. :thumbs:

CNN's sexual pervert, Swallow, don't Spitzer it, is almost as perverted as FN's...Bill O'Rly.

IMHO, of course.

If ya want accurate news, you've got to make it yourself.

y3Harr

[78SA]

You're right, mang...I'm obviously incapable of differentiating spin from fact because of a failed educational system that did not adequately prepare me for the challenges that life in the YouEssofMeh offers the more thoughtful...such as yourself. Mybad.

:shots:

Ha3yrr

Then you know CNN is as bad or worse than FOX about spin and few facts.

[Flatbush Harry]

Then you know CNN is as bad or worse than FOX about spin and few facts.

Yeah, but I like Fareed Zakaria and Ali Velshi.
:rofl:

ya3rHr

[Iron Chef]

On the other gland, if the North American plate gets shuckled a bit, the big one could occur in the Pacific NW or Cali...or even the Yellowstone Megavolcano could light off...in which case, even Tejas will have a problem.

3Hryra

Yeah pretty much. If the megavolcano goes we're fecked.

Although people think that there will be beachfront property in Arizona someday when in reality that plate is shifting north. A few million years from now, Los Angeles will be up near San Francisco.

Chef, lover of all things geological.

[Iron Chef]

Yeah, but I like Fareed Zakaria and Ali Velshi.
:rofl:

ya3rHr

I just like looking at Christiane Amanpour :yesnod:

[carlton_fritz]

You're right, mang...I'm obviously incapable of differentiating spin from fact because of a failed educational system that did not adequately prepare me for the challenges that life in the YouEssofMeh offers the more thoughtful...such as yourself. Mybad.

:shots:

Ha3yrr
You are unable to discuss things without resorting to the typical name calling tactics used by the liberal left.

[carlton_fritz]

Ah, CNN. The network that admitted that they purposefully tainted their coverage of Iraq and willingly repeated Saddam's propaganda in order to keep their access so that they could remain in the loop for more of his propaganda. :thumbs:
Why do you think he believes them?

[Flatbush Harry]

You are unable to discuss things without resorting to the typical name calling tactics used by the liberal left.

I didn't call you any names...yet, and I'm not perzackly a liberal. I realize that discriminating along the political spectrum is a challenge for the uninitiated but most readers know where I am. Can you read?

:hi:

rHy3ar

[PLRX]

If Fuji ever blows up...

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ee/Mt_fuji(R469_Yuno).jpg

[Iron Chef]

I didn't call you any names...yet, and I'm not perzackly a liberal. I realize that discriminating along the political spectrum is a challenge for the uninitiated but most readers know where I am. Can you read?

:hi:

rHy3ar

God Bless you Heshie :seeya:

[Skia]

I didn't call you any names...yet, and I'm not perzackly a liberal. I realize that discriminating along the political spectrum is a challenge for the uninitiated but most readers know where I am. Can you read?

:hi:

rHy3ar

God Bless you Heshie :seeya::withstupid:

[78SA]

Yeah, but I like Fareed Zakaria and Ali Velshi.
:rofl:

ya3rHr

I don't like any of the news readers and opinion givers.

[78SA]

I didn't call you any names...yet, and I'm not perzackly a liberal. I realize that discriminating along the political spectrum is a challenge for the uninitiated but most readers know where I am. Can you read?

:hi:

rHy3ar

Location: 5725' above sea level

Duh.

[Poog]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2281/1571197289_ef6313555a.jpg

[NB2K]

I don't like any of the news readers and opinion givers.

:iagree:

Anybody weak-minded enough to believe everything that Fox or CNN says deserves what they get.

[Flatbush Harry]

Location: 5725' above sea level

Duh.

That's not in the Peoples' Republic of Boulder, ya know. I am also, officially, an independent (as reported to the Governor, who appointed me to stuff) based on qualifications. And, for the record, I believe one-third of what I hear on TV and one-half of what I read in the newsapapes (except, of course, for the National Enquirer, the Star and a couple of the other hot sheets, as suggested by Agent K, which I believe in their entirety...good, sharp reporting there).

:dance: and :slap:

rHrya3

[Montehall]

INB4MOTHRA,GIEDRA,ANDGODZILIASHOWUP......:leaving:
1 for three isn't bad
it's Ghidra, and Godzilla

[BuckyThreadkiller]

DirecTV channel 352 - it shows all of 'em at the same time.

You can highlight CNN and see what's happening, click MSNBC and see why its caused by Dick Chaney and Sarah Palin, move to Fox and discover that Obama isn't qualified to handle it, but that's not as big a problem as Harry Reid thinking he is, then see on Bloomberg that it's going to cost somebody a fortune.

All news gets spin. Every editorial decision is based on a point of view.

[carlton_fritz]

I didn't call you any names...yet, and I'm not perzackly a liberal. I realize that discriminating along the political spectrum is a challenge for the uninitiated but most readers know where I am. Can you read?

:hi:

rHy3ar
Can you understand what you read? I never said you called me names. Just that you resort to name calling. In your post you called Fox News Faux news. that is name calling typical of the liberal left. Educate yourself.

[MrPeabody]

DirecTV channel 352 - it shows all of 'em at the same time.

You can highlight CNN and see what's happening, click MSNBC and see why its caused by Dick Chaney and Sarah Palin, move to Fox and discover that Obama isn't qualified to handle it, but that's not as big a problem as Harry Reid thinking he is, then see on Bloomberg that it's going to cost somebody a fortune.

All news gets spin. Every editorial decision is based on a point of view.

:withstupid: But only one of those networks tells you they are fair and balanced every five minutes. :lol:

[78SA]

That's not in the Peoples' Republic of Boulder, ya know. I am also, officially, an independent (as reported to the Governor, who appointed me to stuff) based on qualifications. And, for the record, I believe one-third of what I hear on TV and one-half of what I read in the newsapapes (except, of course, for the National Enquirer, the Star and a couple of the other hot sheets, as suggested by Agent K, which I believe in their entirety...good, sharp reporting there).

:dance: and :slap:

rHrya3

Who mentioned the Peoples' Republic of Boulder? I just said you are "Location: 5725' above sea level. Duh."

:slap::kick:

[Flatbush Harry]

Can you understand what you read? I never said you called me names. Just that you resort to name calling. In your post you called Fox News Faux news. that is name calling typical of the liberal left. Educate yourself.

I actually called it Faux (Fr: False) Noise, which is more of a description than an appellation, but that distinction may embody excessive subtlety for you. I do, however, appreciate your suggestion that I acquire an education...being a semiliterate from a single-wide, devoted to brushing his tooth, I had never considered such an endeavor. I shall now try to acquire the rudiments of civilization, such as counting to ten on the fingers of both hands twice in a row and getting the same answer.

:cheers:

Har, er, ry, po' white trash

[78SA]

I actually called it Faux (Fr: False) Noise, which is more of a description than an appellation, but that distinction may embody excessive subtlety for you. I do, however, appreciate your suggestion that I acquire an education...being a semiliterate from a single-wide, devoted to brushing his tooth, I had never considered such an endeavor. I shall now try to acquire the rudiments of civilization, such as counting to ten on the fingers of both hands twice in a row and getting the same answer.

:cheers:

Har, er, ry, po' white trash

You aren't Thomas. :leaving:

[Skia]

I actually called it Faux (Fr: False) Noise, which is more of a description than an appellation, but that distinction may embody excessive subtlety for you. I do, however, appreciate your suggestion that I acquire an education...being a semiliterate from a single-wide, devoted to brushing his tooth, I had never considered such an endeavor. I shall now try to acquire the rudiments of civilization, such as counting to ten on the fingers of both hands twice in a row and getting the same answer.

:cheers:

Har, er, ry, po' white trash
:lol: :lol: :lol:

[MEANZ06]

harry vs the twins... :D

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p275/meanz06/gif%20files/funny-pictures-boxing-cat.gif

[78SA]

harry vs the twins... :D

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p275/meanz06/gif%20files/funny-pictures-boxing-cat.gif

I'm not fighting with him. I wouldn't waste my time. I don't fight keyboard warriors.

[Rotorhead]

I commend the people of Japan for not going ape shit and looting like NOLA during Kachina.

[Flatbush Harry]

I'm not fighting with him. I wouldn't waste my time. I don't fight keyboard warriors.

That's nice.

:sleep:

Harry, Keyboard Warrior

[78SA]

That's nice.

:sleep:

Harry, Keyboard Warrior

:cheers:

[Jeff '79]

Faux Noise is an entertainment channel. Since they hate CNN, that is what I watch...although not when whoremaster Spitzer is on.

YMMV.

H3rayr

:iagree: Great minds think alike.:shots:

[Uri]

NO!!!

I have three Japanese news channnels on through the house.........

Most of Tokyo/ metro area is at a standstill due to transpo problems etc....

Only relevant to OP's original message...........

:waiting:

[Milton Fox]

:seeya: Michelle

What ever you do - do not watch or read The Road. :cheers:


I thought it was "godzirra" :confused5:

[OddBall]

I commend the people of Japan for not going ape shit and looting like NOLA during Kachina.

Amazing what a few basic core values will do for a culture

[Uri]

Amazing what a few basic core values will do for a culture

Having lived here since 1980, it is a bit more than a core value mindset. It has more to do with a social mindset of dependence on one another, and a better standard of living provided by (unfortunately) high taxes. The better standard is found in little crime based on social stigma and drastic prison sentences in a very regimented prison atmosphere, and this includes a very well supervised “ alien registration system”. Look up the tax codes and understand most Americans would flee this system. Alien residents face a very strict mandatory (face to face) tax payment system with employers giving mandated documentation of payments and money withdrawn for mandatory social security, city and local taxes etc. The mountain of documentation and enforcement are unbelievable.

[NB2K]

Having lived here since 1980, it is a bit more than a core value mindset. It has more to do with a social mindset of dependence on one another, and a better standard of living provided by (unfortunately) high taxes. The better standard is found in little crime based on social stigma and drastic prison sentences in a very regimented prison atmosphere, and this includes a very well supervised “ alien registration system”. Look up the tax codes and understand most Americans would flee this system. Alien residents face a very strict mandatory (face to face) tax payment system with employers giving mandated documentation of payments and money withdrawn for mandatory social security, city and local taxes etc. The mountain of documentation and enforcement are unbelievable.

It's also why their public debt is something like 200% of GDP.

[Flatbush Harry]

All that perhaps. I just finished sending some contributions to Convoy for Hope and writing my former associates from my Tokyo office. This event truly breaks my heart; I have spent perhaps 10 weeks in Nippon between 2001 and 2007 and have more than a few friends who live there in Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto.

IMHO, the culture, ethos and values of the Japanese people are very strong and the nation will survive. My thoughts and prayers are with my friends and all the Japanese people.

:cheers:

Harry, respectfully and with hope for the recovery and prayers for all the victims

[mrvette]

OH, Christ, here it been 3 daze on the new now, and I just thought of some very old friends/neighbors from back 30 years ago....Toru and Midori Tokohisa (sp)......he was an exec with the Japan Ex/Im bank....in the DC branch then got stuck in NYC there....so they moved....

the thing that really struck me...he drove a Chevy as the one car in the family....

a VERY polite and completely sweet couple, and obviously well edjemakatud as opposed to our kolledge kidz.....he was WAY smarter than the average man....

and jeez....I hope they are all ok in this....wooden surprise me he was home again in Tokyo....

:sadangel::sadangel:

[carlton_fritz]

Lars is right.

[Uri]

It's also why their public debt is something like 200% of GDP.

Exacto!!! :sadangel:

[MattW]

I've been reading, mostly, news.bbc.co.uk... and oddly enough, just recently, the Christian Science Monitor, which has just written an article telling the rest of the media to knock off their sensationalizing of the reactor issues, because, right now, at worst, all that will happen is TEPCO will end up having to decommission the problematic units.

Japan's nuclear crisis and Chernobyl: key differences - CSMonitor.com (http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Global-News/2011/0313/Japan-s-nuclear-crisis-and-Chernobyl-key-differences)

[Flatbush Harry]

Lars is right.

:rofl:

raMivn

[Uri]

Almost word for word from local Tokyo prefecture officials / TEPCO TV spokesmen/ NHK news. :)

[MattW]

Hmm... Fuji-san has been dormant for a little over 300 years...

[Uri]

Hmm... Fuji-san has been dormant for a little over 300 years...

Just saw it from the roof folding laundry............bite your tounge Sir!

[Scissors]

Can you understand what you read? I never said you called me names. Just that you resort to name calling. In your post you called Fox News Faux news. that is name calling typical of the liberal left. Educate yourself.

Because, as we all know, the right never does exactly the same thing.

[Entropy]

Because, as we all know, the right never does exactly the same thing.
:withstupid:

[Mirroredshades]

Lars is right.

:rofl:

raMivn



Don't drag Lars into this ya goob. Harrah was minding his own business when you took an unprovoked shot at him. Quit acting like the innocent victim, you asked for it.

:slap:

[Scissors]

Nice 12 year old name calling.

Really makes your point, not. :rolleyes:
I'm sure it hurt's Mr. Fox's feelings. Because if there's anything important in this world, it's ensuring that one remains PC and avoids calling an organization names. Wouldn't want to hurt that organization's feelings, after all.

[Scissors]

Zero to do with my comment. Fail.
Because it's not like you said he was name calling or anything. Because if you had, it would have everything to do with your comment.

[The_Dude]

Holy crap did this thread over get hijacked. :lol:

And that's somehow different from every other thread? :slap:

[The_Dude]

That's what Fox News just touched on... but they're just touching on lots of things right now.Have they talked about Godzilla yet?

[Flatbush Harry]

Your assertion I felt it hurt someone's feelings = incorrect, thus failing.

The fact is juvenile name calling such as what is being discussed shouldn't come from either side. Period.

And saying, "Well they do it." is another juvenile response as well. :yesnod:

Holy crap did this thread over get hijacked. :lol:

Nice hijack, Aggie.

:rofl:

Harry, juvenile name caller, thread hijacker and all-around SOB, though not having a period.

[Flatbush Harry]

BTW, thanks for the attempt at reason, Skiz. In my experience, however, you can almost always tell an aggie but you can't tell him much (my experience was largely in the USAF during the '60s...back when a disproportionate number of my fellow officers were graduates of Texas Agricultural & Mechanical & Dumb-Ass).

Harry, occasional thinker

[78SA]

BTW, thanks for the attempt at reason, Skiz. In my experience, however, you can almost always tell an aggie but you can't tell him much (my experience was largely in the USAF during the '60s...back when a disproportionate number of my fellow officers were graduates of Texas Agricultural & Mechanical & Dumb-Ass).

Harry, occasional thinker

Do you always have to have the last word?

[GEODON]

I actually called it Faux (Fr: False) Noise, which is more of a description than an appellation, but that distinction may embody excessive subtlety for you. I do, however, appreciate your suggestion that I acquire an education...being a semiliterate from a single-wide, devoted to brushing his tooth, I had never considered such an endeavor. I shall now try to acquire the rudiments of civilization, such as counting to ten on the fingers of both hands twice in a row and getting the same answer.

:cheers:

Har, er, ry, po' white trash

:rofl:

hahaha man that was funny. I'm gonna call that high IQ diss.

[Flatbush Harry]

Do you always have to have the last word?

Pretty much.
:cheers:

H3rary