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Clench your teeth against "Sandy", USAns!
Knowing all about bad weather, I advise you to have your skis ready, in order to get to work.
Knowing all about bad weather, I advise you to have your skis ready, in order to get to work.
Borek said:
Evo said:It appears Sandy may be another case of media overhype. If they would just be realistic. It's a strong storm, it will cause some wind damage and isolated flooding, but it's nowhere near what they made it out to be. It's always good to be prepared, but when the media goes crazy like this, the major damage is from the large number of people that will feel that they were lied to by the media and decide to ignore the next warning, which might be real.
I was watching interviews earlier of people in New York City that said they felt mislead last year about TS Irene, so chose to ignore the warnings. And, for NYC, they're not getting hit, again.
I know what this feels like, I lived in Houston, TX for 27 years.
I would think it would hurt him, as he's strong in the NE.rootX said:Obama seems to be mastermind behind all of this I don't mean he created the Sandy but just that he might have advantage by making Sandy a media overhype.
Evo said:It appears Sandy may be another case of media overhype. If they would just be realistic. It's a strong storm, it will cause some wind damage and isolated flooding, but it's nowhere near what they made it out to be. It's always good to be prepared, but when the media goes crazy like this, the major damage is from the large number of people that will feel that they were lied to by the media and decide to ignore the next warning, which might be real.
I was watching interviews earlier of people in New York City that said they felt mislead last year about TS Irene, so chose to ignore the warnings. And, for NYC, they're not getting hit, again.
I know what this feels like, I lived in Houston, TX for 27 years.
Yes, and the media blew up a weak hurricane into some mega killer storm of never before seen proportions and devastation. The over-reaction is reported have caused billions in financial losses due to needless business and airline shutdowns. Probably the billions in losses is also an exaggeration.arildno said:It's a question of balance between the virtue of caution and the vice of hysteria, isn't it?
In Norway, we have the concept that the media is the Fourth Power of the State.Evo said:Yes, and the media blew up a weak hurricane into some mega killer storm of never before seen proportions and devastation. The over-reaction is reported have caused billions in financial losses due to needless business and airline shutdowns. Probably the billions in losses is also an exaggeration.
Yes. The media hype just about any story in order to keep the audience. Then again it's not hype if one's home is flooded, or has a tree come down on it.arildno said:It's a question of balance between the virtue of caution and the vice of hysteria, isn't it?
I think Obama's official statement was characterized by rational caution and admirable clarity.Astronuc said:Yes. The media hype just about any story in order to keep the audience. Then again it's not hype if one's home is flooded, or has a tree come down on it.
The government expresses caution.
In our area, Irene cause a substantial amount of damage. If more folks had been out and about, we likely would have had more fatalities. Since the path has uncertainty at any given time, the warnings/caution are given to a wide area - and people are expected to exercise caution. Then again, there are plenty of people who put themselves in harm's way, and then expect others to risk their safety to rescue them.
I'm listening to a roaring wind outside. I would not want to be on a road with other drivers at the moment.
Well, that's to be expected from a cat 1 hurricane, but it's still only a cat 1 hurricane. As I said yesterday, the most flooding damage in Houston came from a small tropical storm that stalled over the city. Sandy isn't the mega killer storm of the century, it's a normal small hurricane. Of course I grew up with hurricanes, and since 1993 I have lived in the worst, most damaging super cell storms, most people can't even imagine. When I moved here, most of the area was under water from the horrendous midwest flood of 1993. Of course, I am the freak storm magnet.Astronuc said:Yes. The media hype just about any story in order to keep the audience. Then again it's not hype if one's home is flooded, or has a tree come down on it.
The government expresses caution.
In our area, Irene cause a substantial amount of damage. If more folks had been out and about, we likely would have had more fatalities. Since the path has uncertainty at any given time, the warnings/caution are given to a wide area - and people are expected to exercise caution. Then again, there are plenty of people who put themselves in harm's way, and then expect others to risk their safety to rescue them.
I'm listening to a roaring wind outside. I would not want to be on a road with other drivers at the moment.
Evo said:I'm glad that Sandy turned out to not be the devastating storm they were hyping. Hopefully there won't be too much flooding from the storm surge for those on the shore.
Which is a LOT less than was caused by Katrina.Jack21222 said:Early estimates project $20 billion in damage:
http://news.yahoo.com/sandys-death-toll-climbs-millions-without-power-155442547--finance.htmlthe U.S. death toll from Superstorm Sandy climbed to 40, many of the victims killed by falling trees.
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A huge fire destroyed as many as [80-]100 houses in a flooded beachfront neighborhood in [Breezy Point] Queens on Tuesday, forcing firefighters to undertake daring rescues. Three people were injured.
It looks like the center is near Dubois, PA on its way to Rochester and Geneva, NY.As of 5:00 p.m. EDT the center of Post-Tropical Cyclone Sandy was located about 50 miles east-northeast of Pittsburgh, Pa. The system is moving to the west-northwest at about 10 mph. Various watches, warnings and advisories remain in effect from the Northeast coast to the Great Lakes.
The hurricane happened to hit the shore line in conjunction with normal high tide. The low pressure and high winds pushed the water higher.Andre said:I guess it needs some digging to substantiate points, but I think that Evo may have a point. At no point have I seen ever wind speeds exceeding 40 mph on the wind map, but I guess that there should be plenty of sources which could give the max wind speed over land. But it was not the wind but the water/flooding that appeared to have done just about all the damage, wasn't it?. Excessive precipitation combined with high tides due to the wind?
AlephZero said:Which is a LOT less than was caused by Katrina.
But it doesn't seem surprising to me that New York will holler louder than New Orleans.
or another estimateJack21222 said:Early estimates project $20 billion in damage:
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-29/hurricane-sandy-threatens-20-billion-in-u-s-economic-damage.html
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/storms-cost-may-hit-50b-174403023.htmlWASHINGTON (AP) -- Superstorm Sandy will end up causing about $20 billion in property damages and $10 billion to $30 billion more in lost business, according to IHS Global Insight, a forecasting firm.
Actually he's right. Storm experts pretty much agree that 1:15 pm is the best time for holding a press conference for a storm. Obama's gaffe was caused by the fact that he thought he was holding a press conference for a volcano which should indeed be held in the morning, preferably a Sunday morning. Photo ops should wait until after the storm is over, and according to Brown, preparedness should begin a week later if at all.yahoo.com said:Brown said the president may have had a more positive effect had he waited until Sunday afternoon to address the storm instead of holding a press conference that morning.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Storm_of_1987Earlier on today, apparently, a woman rang the BBC and said she heard there was a hurricane on the way; well, if you're watching, don't worry, there isn't...
AlephZero said:It's embarrassing when weather forecasters get it wrong the other way. An incident back in 1987 in the UK is still a national joke.
It was the worst storm to hit SE England since 1703 and killed at least 22 people, though nothing to compare with Sandy. The TV weather forecast that didn't predict it contained
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Storm_of_1987
I've used the word and I have to admit you're right. If we had gotten 8 inches of rain, like was in the middle of the range, it would have been much worse.Jimmy Snyder said:The meaning of the word hype is being mangled here.
A bit higher than normal. The moon was full.Astronuc said:The hurricane happened to hit the shore line in conjunction with normal high tide. ...
The purpose of clenching your teeth against Sandy, USAns is to protect your teeth and jaw from potential damage caused by strong winds and flying debris during a hurricane or severe storm.
Yes, clenching your teeth against Sandy, USAns can be an effective way to prevent your teeth from chipping or breaking due to the impact of strong winds and debris. It can also help to minimize strain on your jaw muscles.
To properly clench your teeth against Sandy, USAns, you should close your jaws firmly and evenly, making sure your teeth are touching but not grinding against each other. It is important to maintain a relaxed position and avoid clenching too tightly, as this can cause strain on your jaw muscles.
While clenching your teeth against Sandy, USAns can be beneficial in protecting your teeth and jaw, it is important to avoid excessive clenching or grinding, as this can lead to jaw pain, headaches, and other dental issues. It is also important to seek shelter and follow evacuation orders during severe storms, rather than relying solely on clenching your teeth.
Yes, there are other ways to protect your teeth and jaw during a severe storm. These include wearing a mouthguard, seeking shelter in a safe location, and following evacuation orders. It is also important to practice good dental hygiene and visit a dentist regularly to ensure your teeth are strong and healthy.