Well... Hurricane season is upon us. If you are anything like me, you like to check on the tropical outlooks.
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov is the website where you can do that.
Experts are saying that this year is going to be bad for hurricanes, but I don't believe it as much as they are trying to say so. There is no way to really know, but we'll see what happens. Some people believe that we are "due for a big storm" since it's been a few years, but it's not a good excuse for raising insurance rates.
This will be short, but basically, make sure you have plenty of bottled water on hand, check the website above to see what's going on and make sure you have a plan for what to do if a small, medium, or large hurricane hits.
SMALL HURRICANE:
Secure pets, bring in plants, gather up your daily meds, and make sure you have plenty of prepackaged food, water, and batteries.
MEDIUM HURRICANE:
Same as small, but consider your evacuation plan. You might be in an area that deems evacuation and you'll want a full tank of gas and everything ready to go.
LARGE HURRICANE:
Same as small and medium, but be sure you are not one of the last ones to leave. Roadways will jam and it will make it difficult to leave if you wait too long. If you have a safe inland place to go, go early. Be sure before you leave to unplug anything you can and getting things off the floor in case of flooding.
Most of all... Be safe and be prepared.
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Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
End of the World: Why it Didn't Happen... AGAIN!
WE'RE STILL HERE...
Imagine that... The world didn't end and you're probably nursing a pretty bad hangover right now. I guess this makes it another end of the world averted. So why is there a pretty good chance that this never was meant to happen? Perhaps it has to do with the long running track record of failed predictions.
Between the Y2K doomsayers (Jan 1, 2000) and now, there have been around 70 dates or approximations for the end of the world. Think about that for a second... 12 years and 70 predictions...and the best part... ZERO accuracy. There's still even one more prediction we have to get through this year before we can worry about next year.
If you go to THIS INTERESTING SITE by Chris Nelson you will be educated to past, present, and even future "End of the World" predictions. Some are vague, some are comical, and some are so tightly wrapped to mathematical equations that they MUST be true, for how would we know any difference without an advanced degree in math and science.
So What's the Point of Predictions?
People inherently like to feel like they know what's coming. I get that. Nobody likes to be taken by surprise with something as epic as the end of the world. There are several reasons why people might predict the end of the world and I'll give some of my theories.
FEAR:
Some people are just fear mongers and love to stir the pot. Most fear comes from the fact that you don't know what is going to happen. Fear of the dark, fear of the unknown, fear of dying, etc... When you say the world is coming to an end, you provide the pseudo-proof and nobody can provide anything to the contrary. Because there isn't anything to disprove the prediction, it makes it a plausible scenario. The fact that it is now plausible is a scary thought, because what if it does come true?
MONEY:
Money rules the world. More people will try to prove it's going to happen than not because a strange thing happens when people are scared... They get prepared JUST IN CASE. They prepare by stockpiling, partying, upgrading, and topping off supplies. If I am selling supplies that you will stockpile, I will do my best to convince you that you need more so that I can bring my profitability up and make a better life for myself and my family. "Spend it all, tomorrow it will be worthless...If you're even here at all. Can't take it with you." So by that thought... Just give it all to me. Then when the world doesn't end, I'll be in a better position.
RELIGION:
What's the quickest way to pack out a church? Natural disasters, wars, and the end of the world. We had a guest preacher in church a little while back and he was talking about how he preaches in the jungles of South America (I think), and he spoke about how he's converting many people and they want to get right before the Rapture and the end of the world. It made me sick to think that he might actually have a ministry based on the "Get Right or Get Left" premise. I really hope I misunderstood him, but some preachers will use the FEAR to get MONEY to grow the RELIGION. Good, bad, or indifferent, I think people should come to God on their own and not because they think the world is ending soon.
SPICE OF LIFE:
Lastly, how many of you when to a "Last Night on Earth" party on New Years Eve '99? Better yet, how many of you were partying over this last weekend for the same reason? New Years Eve always plays host to parties, but who celebrated May 21st? How many of you did something (or someone) you now regret because the world didn't end? Who bought something they couldn't afford? Many people like the fact that the "I thought the world was ending..." excuse is now on the table. You don't have to always blame it on the alcohol if you have that in your pocket. "I always wanted to... ...and did it since the world was ending." Now you regret it, or now you're glad you did it, but either way - You did it! Why did you have to have an excuse? Because you are human. Make everyday a life without excuses and listen to the Nike motto... JUST DO IT!
Will They EVER Get it Right?
Who knows... The most important thing is just this. If you're worried about the world ending soon, remember that there are many more predictions already struck in stone and if you want to use them as an excuse to have a party, then that's your prerogative. Go for it. If you want to try something new, Go for it! If you want to make sure you're right with the lord, Get it done! Basically, just don't do something so stupid that you'll have to pay for it tomorrow, because chances are that the world isn't ending.
So What Did You Do?
Same thing I do every night... TRY TO TAKE OVER THE WORLD!!! HAHA...
Thanks for reading. Don't forget to go to A Brief History of the Apocalypse and educate yourself on the Apocalypse and how it get's been promised time and time again. If you liked this post, please consider donating. Every little bit helps and encourages me to continue this work.
Have a great day... It may be the last one!
Imagine that... The world didn't end and you're probably nursing a pretty bad hangover right now. I guess this makes it another end of the world averted. So why is there a pretty good chance that this never was meant to happen? Perhaps it has to do with the long running track record of failed predictions.
Between the Y2K doomsayers (Jan 1, 2000) and now, there have been around 70 dates or approximations for the end of the world. Think about that for a second... 12 years and 70 predictions...and the best part... ZERO accuracy. There's still even one more prediction we have to get through this year before we can worry about next year.
If you go to THIS INTERESTING SITE by Chris Nelson you will be educated to past, present, and even future "End of the World" predictions. Some are vague, some are comical, and some are so tightly wrapped to mathematical equations that they MUST be true, for how would we know any difference without an advanced degree in math and science.
So What's the Point of Predictions?
People inherently like to feel like they know what's coming. I get that. Nobody likes to be taken by surprise with something as epic as the end of the world. There are several reasons why people might predict the end of the world and I'll give some of my theories.
FEAR:
Some people are just fear mongers and love to stir the pot. Most fear comes from the fact that you don't know what is going to happen. Fear of the dark, fear of the unknown, fear of dying, etc... When you say the world is coming to an end, you provide the pseudo-proof and nobody can provide anything to the contrary. Because there isn't anything to disprove the prediction, it makes it a plausible scenario. The fact that it is now plausible is a scary thought, because what if it does come true?
MONEY:
Money rules the world. More people will try to prove it's going to happen than not because a strange thing happens when people are scared... They get prepared JUST IN CASE. They prepare by stockpiling, partying, upgrading, and topping off supplies. If I am selling supplies that you will stockpile, I will do my best to convince you that you need more so that I can bring my profitability up and make a better life for myself and my family. "Spend it all, tomorrow it will be worthless...If you're even here at all. Can't take it with you." So by that thought... Just give it all to me. Then when the world doesn't end, I'll be in a better position.
RELIGION:
What's the quickest way to pack out a church? Natural disasters, wars, and the end of the world. We had a guest preacher in church a little while back and he was talking about how he preaches in the jungles of South America (I think), and he spoke about how he's converting many people and they want to get right before the Rapture and the end of the world. It made me sick to think that he might actually have a ministry based on the "Get Right or Get Left" premise. I really hope I misunderstood him, but some preachers will use the FEAR to get MONEY to grow the RELIGION. Good, bad, or indifferent, I think people should come to God on their own and not because they think the world is ending soon.
SPICE OF LIFE:
Lastly, how many of you when to a "Last Night on Earth" party on New Years Eve '99? Better yet, how many of you were partying over this last weekend for the same reason? New Years Eve always plays host to parties, but who celebrated May 21st? How many of you did something (or someone) you now regret because the world didn't end? Who bought something they couldn't afford? Many people like the fact that the "I thought the world was ending..." excuse is now on the table. You don't have to always blame it on the alcohol if you have that in your pocket. "I always wanted to... ...and did it since the world was ending." Now you regret it, or now you're glad you did it, but either way - You did it! Why did you have to have an excuse? Because you are human. Make everyday a life without excuses and listen to the Nike motto... JUST DO IT!
Will They EVER Get it Right?
Who knows... The most important thing is just this. If you're worried about the world ending soon, remember that there are many more predictions already struck in stone and if you want to use them as an excuse to have a party, then that's your prerogative. Go for it. If you want to try something new, Go for it! If you want to make sure you're right with the lord, Get it done! Basically, just don't do something so stupid that you'll have to pay for it tomorrow, because chances are that the world isn't ending.
So What Did You Do?
Same thing I do every night... TRY TO TAKE OVER THE WORLD!!! HAHA...
Thanks for reading. Don't forget to go to A Brief History of the Apocalypse and educate yourself on the Apocalypse and how it get's been promised time and time again. If you liked this post, please consider donating. Every little bit helps and encourages me to continue this work.
Have a great day... It may be the last one!
Friday, May 20, 2011
Zombie Apocalypse, The Rapture, and Last Friday
ARE YOU READY!?!?!
Well, I woke up this morning to find out that people are seriously worried about the world ending tomorrow. Twitter is abuzz with Zombie Apocalypse talk, Rapture talk, Thanking God this is the Last Friday, and big news about Barnes and Noble getting a $1Billion dollar bid. Yes, I know the word and dollar sign makes it redundant.
SO WHAT WILL WE DO???
Two choices here... 1. Go nuts and buy up as much water, ammo, and toilet paper as you can afford... Or screw it, credit won't matter if you're right... Go to Costco and max out those credit cards. 2. Realize that ever like 17 years, the world is supposed to end and know that we're cool.
Look it up, 1988, 1992, 1999, 2011, 2012, it just goes on and on. But that's not the point, so in case you are worried about it... I'll give you some help.
ZOMBIE PROBLEMS:
Fear not, the CDC is hear to help. Click it and enjoy. Max Brooks is also available and after reading most of this book, I can say I think I am ready.
THE RAPTURE:
What are you going to do about that? Get right with the lord...
Or in the case of whatever I just put to the left, break glass. I don't endorse that, I just needed something to fill some space. Now I'll present a video or something for you.
NOW LAST FRIDAY!!! (or Final Friday)
Sorry, I know that's not the last thing you wanted to see before the Zombies come, the Rapture comes, or whatever else people believe in.
To make it up to you, I'll leave you with a clip of the best gun to take with you to a Zombie Hunt. Have a good day and see how many followers you can get on this #LASTFRIDAY. Take care and follow me by clicking the little bird that's been flying around.
Don't forget to click and ad. If this is your last day, do something you've never done before... CLICK AN AD :) Thanks.
I almost forgot. If you didn't hear about the 7 year old kid handing out HEROINE in class... Get your read on... It's a strange world we live in.
SO WHAT WILL WE DO???
Two choices here... 1. Go nuts and buy up as much water, ammo, and toilet paper as you can afford... Or screw it, credit won't matter if you're right... Go to Costco and max out those credit cards. 2. Realize that ever like 17 years, the world is supposed to end and know that we're cool.
Look it up, 1988, 1992, 1999, 2011, 2012, it just goes on and on. But that's not the point, so in case you are worried about it... I'll give you some help.
ZOMBIE PROBLEMS:
Fear not, the CDC is hear to help. Click it and enjoy. Max Brooks is also available and after reading most of this book, I can say I think I am ready.
THE RAPTURE:
What are you going to do about that? Get right with the lord...
Or in the case of whatever I just put to the left, break glass. I don't endorse that, I just needed something to fill some space. Now I'll present a video or something for you.
NOW LAST FRIDAY!!! (or Final Friday)
Sorry, I know that's not the last thing you wanted to see before the Zombies come, the Rapture comes, or whatever else people believe in.
Don't forget to click and ad. If this is your last day, do something you've never done before... CLICK AN AD :) Thanks.
I almost forgot. If you didn't hear about the 7 year old kid handing out HEROINE in class... Get your read on... It's a strange world we live in.
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