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What to Do When a Tsunami Strikes

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How to keep yourself alive in the event of a tsunami.

Tsunamis are a mass of sea waves that are usually caused by an earthquake in the floor of the sea. Tsunamis travel rapidly in the open ocean, sometimes at speeds exceeding 600 miles per hour. When the tsunami hits shallow water, the height of the tsunami can rise rapidly. This can cause devastation to the land near the shore where the tsunami hits.

The First Isn’t the Worst The thought that the first wave of the tsunami is the strongest and hardest is a misconception. Oftentimes the successive waves are larger than the first. The can occur minutes apart and may continue for several hours after the first wave hits.

You May Have Only Minutes

If the earthquake that causes the tsunami happens far out in the ocean away from the shore, there should be ample time for the authorities to issue a tsunami warning. If, however, the earthquake happens close to shore, there may only be minutes between the earthquake and the arrival of the first wave.
If you feel the ground shake and you know an earthquake has occurred or if you notice a sudden change in the sea level, you should evacuate to high ground as soon as possible. If possible, make sure that you are at least fifty feet above sea level. At this height, you should be clear of any waves that are headed your way.

Be Prepared

Before a tsunami hits, you’ll want to have a disaster plan prepared with your family. Everyone should know what signs to look for and where to go should a tsunami be approaching. In addition to a disaster plan, you should prepare a disaster kit. Make sure each kit contains provisions for at least three days.
This kit should include food, medical supplies, a flashlight, batteries, clothing, a blanket and photos of each family member.
One kit is not enough. You need to have a separate kit for your home, your car and your workplace.

Stay Away From Shore

While it may be tempting to watch a tsunami from the coast, never, ever give into this temptation. Do not assume you can outrun the tsunami as many people cannot run faster than a tsunami can travel.
It is also important that you do not assume that it is safe to return to shore after the first wave. As explained before, tsunamis are a series of waves with subsequent waves being stronger than the first. Wait until the authorities state that it is safe to return to shore before doing so.
By taking the appropriate measures, you and your family can be prepared should a tsunami strike and your changes of surviving the tsunami will be drastically increased.

Nutrasystem diet

I may sound like a broken record for saying that I wanted to lose weight but I don’t do anything to make it happen. I’m still not losing hope. I’m open to a lot of possibilities – diet, exercise. Who knows I may find the best weight loss program that will work for me. I’m looking at this Nutrasystem Diet that says will make customers lose weight and keep off the shed pounds permanently.

Nutrasystem Advanced is a diet meal plan based on Glycemic Index that is rich in good carbohydrates but  low in fat.

Will this diet meal plan costs me a lot of money? Some people who have tried this diet plan claimed the convenience of buying the diet meal plan than cooking the food themselves. It also saves them money.

A lot of people already in the program claim the convenience of ordering Nutrasystem diet meal in package. Imagine you don’t have to worry about missing a meal or two because they will come to you in package. They spend a little less than $10 per day for it.

Nutrasystem program caters to all types of clients: men, women, whether you are 60 plus, diabetics and vegetarian. You can choose from the system that suits you.

If you decide to order now, you’ll get a two-week supply of Nutrasystem delivered right on your doorsteps for free. The Jumpstart kit comes with fiber shakes to stop cravings, success cards and a 24/7 online coaching to guide you to achieve the full potential of Nutrasystem.

I’m thinking of joining the program to avail of the free Jumpstart kit. I hope this one will work for me. Wish me luck!

Litratong Pinoy – Husay

Husay sa pag-guhit. Iyan ang maipagmamalaki kong katangian ng aking dalawang anak. May ilang panahon ding hindi ko nakitang gumuhit ang aking anak na lalaki. Pero kahapon heto at muli siyang gumuguhit. Para pala ito sa asignatura niya kaya naman pala. 

Narito naman ang ilan sa mga likha ng anak kong babae. Makikita niyo dito at dito ang malaking improvement niya sa pag-guhit. Pasensya na at medyo malabo ang mga kuha ng mga larawan.

 Pangarap nilang makapasok sa art school ngayong bakasyon. Sana naman magkaron iyon ng katuparan.