View Poll Results: Do you prefer us lobbing Potatoes or Grenades to take care of spammers?
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8/23/11, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by codeman94
Gary's name is green...crap.
Originally Posted by 2k7gtcs
I just banned my first spammer. Some online trading spam in off topic. 
Originally Posted by 08GTCandyApple
Holy crap everything is shaking. I think we are having an earthquake....not kidding
Originally Posted by codeman94
Originally Posted by 08GTCandyApple
All's well here. I wonder how Stephen made out though.
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8/23/11, 01:41 PM
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Community Service Announcement 
What to Do During an Earthquake
Stay as safe as possible during an earthquake. Be aware that some earthquakes are actually foreshocks and a larger earthquake might occur. Minimize your movements to a few steps to a nearby safe place and if you are indoors, stay there until the shaking has stopped and you are sure exiting is safe.
If indoors
http://www.fema.gov/hazard/earthquak....shtm?Mod=MKTW
Stay as safe as possible during an earthquake. Be aware that some earthquakes are actually foreshocks and a larger earthquake might occur. Minimize your movements to a few steps to a nearby safe place and if you are indoors, stay there until the shaking has stopped and you are sure exiting is safe.
If indoors
- DROP to the ground; take COVER by getting under a sturdy table or other piece of furniture; and HOLD ON until the shaking stops. If there isn’t a table or desk near you, cover your face and head with your arms and crouch in an inside corner of the building.
- Stay away from glass, windows, outside doors and walls, and anything that could fall, such as lighting fixtures or furniture.
- Stay in bed if you are there when the earthquake strikes. Hold on and protect your head with a pillow, unless you are under a heavy light fixture that could fall. In that case, move to the nearest safe place.
- Use a doorway for shelter only if it is in close proximity to you and if you know it is a strongly supported, loadbearing doorway.
- Stay inside until the shaking stops and it is safe to go outside. Research has shown that most injuries occur when people inside buildings attempt to move to a different location inside the building or try to leave.
- Be aware that the electricity may go out or the sprinkler systems or fire alarms may turn on.
- DO NOT use the elevators.
- Stay there.
- Move away from buildings, streetlights, and utility wires.
- Once in the open, stay there until the shaking stops. The greatest danger exists directly outside buildings, at exits and alongside exterior walls. Many of the 120 fatalities from the 1933 Long Beach earthquake occurred when people ran outside of buildings only to be killed by falling debris from collapsing walls. Ground movement during an earthquake is seldom the direct cause of death or injury. Most earthquake-related casualties result from collapsing walls, flying glass, and falling objects.
- Stop as quickly as safety permits and stay in the vehicle. Avoid stopping near or under buildings, trees, overpasses, and utility wires.
- Proceed cautiously once the earthquake has stopped. Avoid roads, bridges, or ramps that might have been damaged by the earthquake.
- Do not light a match.
- Do not move about or kick up dust.
- Cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing.
- Tap on a pipe or wall so rescuers can locate you. Use a whistle if one is available. Shout only as a last resort. Shouting can cause you to inhale dangerous amounts of dust.
http://www.fema.gov/hazard/earthquak....shtm?Mod=MKTW
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8/23/11, 01:53 PM
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While we're at it
What to Do During a Tornado
If you are under a tornado WARNING, seek shelter immediately!
If you are in:
A structure (e.g. residence, small building, school, nursing home, hospital, factory, shopping center, high-rise building)
Then: Go to a pre-designated shelter area such as a safe room, basement, storm cellar, or the lowest building level. If there is no basement, go to the center of an interior room on the lowest level (closet, interior hallway) away from corners, windows, doors, and outside walls. Put as many walls as possible between you and the outside. Get under a sturdy table and use your arms to protect your head and neck. Do not open windows.
If you are in: A vehicle, trailer, or mobile home
Then: Get out immediately and go to the lowest floor of a sturdy, nearby building or a storm shelter. Mobile homes, even if tied down, offer little protection from tornadoes.
If you are in: The outside with no shelter
Then: Lie flat in a nearby ditch or depression and cover your head with your hands. Be aware of the potential for flooding.
Do not get under an overpass or bridge. You are safer in a low, flat location.
Never try to outrun a tornado in urban or congested areas in a car or truck. Instead, leave the vehicle immediately for safe shelter.
Watch out for flying debris. Flying debris from tornadoes causes most fatalities and injuries.
Last Modified: Wednesday, 11-Aug-2010 14:54:25 EDT
http://www.fema.gov/hazard/tornado/to_during.shtm
If you are under a tornado WARNING, seek shelter immediately!
If you are in:
A structure (e.g. residence, small building, school, nursing home, hospital, factory, shopping center, high-rise building)
Then: Go to a pre-designated shelter area such as a safe room, basement, storm cellar, or the lowest building level. If there is no basement, go to the center of an interior room on the lowest level (closet, interior hallway) away from corners, windows, doors, and outside walls. Put as many walls as possible between you and the outside. Get under a sturdy table and use your arms to protect your head and neck. Do not open windows.
If you are in: A vehicle, trailer, or mobile home
Then: Get out immediately and go to the lowest floor of a sturdy, nearby building or a storm shelter. Mobile homes, even if tied down, offer little protection from tornadoes.
If you are in: The outside with no shelter
Then: Lie flat in a nearby ditch or depression and cover your head with your hands. Be aware of the potential for flooding.
Do not get under an overpass or bridge. You are safer in a low, flat location.
Never try to outrun a tornado in urban or congested areas in a car or truck. Instead, leave the vehicle immediately for safe shelter.
Watch out for flying debris. Flying debris from tornadoes causes most fatalities and injuries.
Last Modified: Wednesday, 11-Aug-2010 14:54:25 EDT
http://www.fema.gov/hazard/tornado/to_during.shtm
8/23/11, 01:55 PM
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But wait, there's more
During a Hurricane
If a hurricane is likely in your area, you should:
http://www.fema.gov/hazard/hurricane/hu_during.shtm
If a hurricane is likely in your area, you should:
- Listen to the radio or TV for information.
- Secure your home, close storm shutters, and secure outdoor objects or bring them indoors.
- Turn off utilities if instructed to do so. Otherwise, turn the refrigerator thermostat to its coldest setting and keep its doors closed.
- Turn off propane tanks.· Avoid using the phone, except for serious emergencies.
- Moor your boat if time permits.
- Ensure a supply of water for sanitary purposes such as cleaning and flushing toilets. Fill the bathtub and other large containers with water.
- If you are directed by local authorities to do so. Be sure to follow their instructions.
- If you live in a mobile home or temporary structure—such shelters are particularly hazardous during hurricanes no matter how well fastened to the ground.
- If you live in a high-rise building—hurricane winds are stronger at higher elevations.
- If you live on the coast, on a floodplain, near a river, or on an inland waterway.
- If you feel you are in danger.
- Stay indoors during the hurricane and away from windows and glass doors.
- Close all interior doors—secure and brace external doors.
- Keep curtains and blinds closed. Do not be fooled if there is a lull; it could be the eye of the storm - winds will pick up again.
- Take refuge in a small interior room, closet, or hallway on the lowest level.
- Lie on the floor under a table or another sturdy object.
http://www.fema.gov/hazard/hurricane/hu_during.shtm
8/23/11, 02:01 PM
Not copying and pasting it all, but what to do in the event of a zombie apocolypse.
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/socialmedia/zombies_blog.asp
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/socialmedia/zombies_blog.asp
8/23/11, 02:06 PM
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That was pretty insane. I was at volleyball practice and we were all like wtf. It wasn't to terrible, felt like and sounded like a train running right beside a house. But it was crazy feeling the whole floor shake. Evidently the epicenter was about 20 miles north of me.
I'm surprised that's all you felt. I'm about 140 miles northwest of the epicenter and at first I thought a helicopter was close to the building looking for a bank robbery suspect (again), until the blinds started banging agains the window and the metal filing cabinets behind my head were shaking and then the building was shaking. I was about to dive under my desk. My building isn't that tall, but I guess being on the top floor maybe you feel it a lil more 
Still haven't heard from my friend in Mineral. I hope she's ok.
8/23/11, 02:07 PM
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jill my mom was on the 7th floor of a 10 floor building and she felt it =/ wierd how it was all the way in jersey too!
hope your friends are ok jill!
hope your friends are ok jill!
8/23/11, 02:24 PM
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Not copying and pasting it all, but what to do in the event of a zombie apocolypse.
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/socialmedia/zombies_blog.asp
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/socialmedia/zombies_blog.asp
8/23/11, 02:35 PM
The Legacy TMS Lady
I don't get the whole hiding thing anyway
8/23/11, 02:39 PM
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8/23/11, 02:48 PM
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Which is why I designed a 3" "sway space" between my 2 story addition (which is top heavy with the tall roof & dormers) and my single story lower house (which is bottom heavy). Hopefully would only cause a bit of shingle/flashing damage and sheetrock/flooring damage in the connecting hallway, rather than structural from one building swaying and wrecking the other building. In theory anyway. Also serves as a fire break like commercial buildings (I play with fire - wood stove in the lower house/pellet stove in the master bedroom suite up in the loft). My contractor and the building inspector thought it was pretty ingenious for an amateur hack like me.
In '93 went thru a back to back 4.0/6.0 within 15 mins, then a 6.1 few hours later and the epi is 5 mi away from here as the crow flies. Way more violent than the rollers I felt in California!
EDIT: And my insurance guy was lackadaisical last month about finding a new policy that still has earthquake coverage. Dude!! I'm surrounded by 4 volcanoes and have lived through one of the strongest quakes in Oregon history right here at the ranch! Duh!
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8/23/11, 03:40 PM
I will buy Jack Stands!!!
My family/friend's take on what to do in a hurricane. Board up the windows, leave a radio on for the weather, invite a bunch of people over to party.
You think I'm kidding? Hurricane parties rock!
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8/23/11, 03:42 PM
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I'm lol'ing at that thought!
we didnt get anything here. Although the freakin people on my facebook feed seem to think it was like a 37 on the scale and freaked the hell out. We might have gotten the equivalence of a crappy cell phone on vibrate.
all you would have heard was me saying W.......T........F? really slowly. We had one here last summer too, but I missed it cuz I was in Maui.
Now if I was on the phone for a business related call, since I have been told I have a lovely phone voice I would have very politely asked you to hold on for a moment, while I cursed like a sailor until it was over and then returned my attention to your call.
Now if I was on the phone for a business related call, since I have been told I have a lovely phone voice I would have very politely asked you to hold on for a moment, while I cursed like a sailor until it was over and then returned my attention to your call.
we didnt get anything here. Although the freakin people on my facebook feed seem to think it was like a 37 on the scale and freaked the hell out. We might have gotten the equivalence of a crappy cell phone on vibrate.
8/23/11, 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by mustangGT90210
Well of course, it's a simple question of whether or not they wanna ban the PW's or give them power, 'cause everyone knows they're everywhere
My family/friend's take on what to do in a hurricane. Board up the windows, leave a radio on for the weather, invite a bunch of people over to party.
You think I'm kidding? Hurricane parties rock!
My family/friend's take on what to do in a hurricane. Board up the windows, leave a radio on for the weather, invite a bunch of people over to party.
You think I'm kidding? Hurricane parties rock!
