Toyota did a poll and after more than a million entries, the Plural of the popular Toyota Prius hybrid vehicle was voted by 25% of participants to be Prii. Toyota announced with pomp on multiple platforms the findings.
So one wonders, what will be the plural of the all electric Nissan LEAF? LEAVES, or LEAFS?
This is new territory here. We are waiting for the poll. Charlie Sheen may weigh in on this one.
Friday, March 11, 2011
How to survive a Tsunami.
Japan has just been hit by a very big 8.9 earthquake, triggering devastating Tsunamis, huge waves that sweep across the sea and land, leaving a lot of damage and loss of life in their wake.
But how does one survive a Tsunami?
1. Be alert. If you live in an area prone to earthquakes and there is a water body nearby, you have to move to higher ground once there is an earthquake. Tsunamis follow earthquakes, so, that is your early warning system.
2. Stay tuned to your local emergency services. They will be getting reports from people advising on conditions in different areas, and so they are best placed to inform the population of the safest places to go to.
3. If you are driving a car, don't try to go to low-lying areas or panic and drive faster than is necessary. You don't want to cause a crash when people are evacuating.
4. Cars will float if the doors are closed. This is true for most modern small and mid sized cars. Roll up your car window and stay inside until you feel you can open up the door and quickly get to safety.
5. Inform others you know if there is an earthquake. Some people may not be aware a tremor has occurred, so do make the call.
6. Beware of aftershocks. These are smaller tremors that occur for days and even weeks after a major earthquake. They too may trigger a tsunami.
These are just some of the tips that may potentially save you from injury if you happen to be in a Tsunami. I hope you enjoyed reading.
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| March 11th 2011 Tsunami: Japan |
But how does one survive a Tsunami?
1. Be alert. If you live in an area prone to earthquakes and there is a water body nearby, you have to move to higher ground once there is an earthquake. Tsunamis follow earthquakes, so, that is your early warning system.
2. Stay tuned to your local emergency services. They will be getting reports from people advising on conditions in different areas, and so they are best placed to inform the population of the safest places to go to.
3. If you are driving a car, don't try to go to low-lying areas or panic and drive faster than is necessary. You don't want to cause a crash when people are evacuating.
4. Cars will float if the doors are closed. This is true for most modern small and mid sized cars. Roll up your car window and stay inside until you feel you can open up the door and quickly get to safety.
5. Inform others you know if there is an earthquake. Some people may not be aware a tremor has occurred, so do make the call.
6. Beware of aftershocks. These are smaller tremors that occur for days and even weeks after a major earthquake. They too may trigger a tsunami.
These are just some of the tips that may potentially save you from injury if you happen to be in a Tsunami. I hope you enjoyed reading.
Japan Tsunami steals light from Libyan anti-Qaddafi Uprising
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Libyan strongman Muammar Qaddafi who is facing a popular uprising from the East of his country may get a break as a huge Tsunami hits Japan.
Images coming from Japan shows a 4 meter wave sweeping inland, leaving damage to life and property in its wake. The unprecedented occurred about 2:46 PM local time northeast of the Japanese capital Tokyo.
Whereas protesters in Libya who planned a "Day of Rage" in have seen the intense media coverage they have had in the last two weeks overtaken by the tragic events in Japan. There are also concerns regarding statements from Qaddafi's son Saif al Islam about a large scale military offensive against Civilian-Held positions.
Global stock markets are also jittery as uncertainty looms over instability in the Middle East, and now Asia. There is also a major crisis involving many African countries over the disputed presidency of the Cote d'Ivoire, pitting incumbent Laurent Gbagbo and the presumed winner of last November's UN sanctioned presidential election Alassane Ouattara. Cote d'Ivoire is the world's largest producer of cocoa beans.
Most financial and global risk analysts will be paying very close attention to the New York Stock Exchange as it opens Friday, March 11th 2011.
More on the ongoing evacuation and rescue mission in Japan as they happen.
Libyan strongman Muammar Qaddafi who is facing a popular uprising from the East of his country may get a break as a huge Tsunami hits Japan.
Images coming from Japan shows a 4 meter wave sweeping inland, leaving damage to life and property in its wake. The unprecedented occurred about 2:46 PM local time northeast of the Japanese capital Tokyo.
Whereas protesters in Libya who planned a "Day of Rage" in have seen the intense media coverage they have had in the last two weeks overtaken by the tragic events in Japan. There are also concerns regarding statements from Qaddafi's son Saif al Islam about a large scale military offensive against Civilian-Held positions.
Global stock markets are also jittery as uncertainty looms over instability in the Middle East, and now Asia. There is also a major crisis involving many African countries over the disputed presidency of the Cote d'Ivoire, pitting incumbent Laurent Gbagbo and the presumed winner of last November's UN sanctioned presidential election Alassane Ouattara. Cote d'Ivoire is the world's largest producer of cocoa beans.
Most financial and global risk analysts will be paying very close attention to the New York Stock Exchange as it opens Friday, March 11th 2011.
More on the ongoing evacuation and rescue mission in Japan as they happen.
YEN slides following 8.9 Earthquake and Tsunami.
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Following a massive earthquake that struck Japan at about 2:46 local time, Asian Stock Markets have had a rapid decline and especially the Japanese Yen, relative to other currencies like the US Dollar.
According to the US Geological Survey, the epicenter of the earthquake is about 231 miles northeast of Tokyo. Shortly after it struck, television footage showed cars and some buildings being washed by huge waves into the sea.
Friday, March 11 is also the day the has been dubbed the "Day of Rage" in Libya, where protests threaten to topple the 41 year old Qaddafi regime.
There will be a lot of uncertainty in the financial markets, and a lot of attention will be paid to the New York Stock Exchange when it opens up for business Friday morning.
Following a massive earthquake that struck Japan at about 2:46 local time, Asian Stock Markets have had a rapid decline and especially the Japanese Yen, relative to other currencies like the US Dollar.
According to the US Geological Survey, the epicenter of the earthquake is about 231 miles northeast of Tokyo. Shortly after it struck, television footage showed cars and some buildings being washed by huge waves into the sea.
Friday, March 11 is also the day the has been dubbed the "Day of Rage" in Libya, where protests threaten to topple the 41 year old Qaddafi regime.
There will be a lot of uncertainty in the financial markets, and a lot of attention will be paid to the New York Stock Exchange when it opens up for business Friday morning.
Massive 8.9 Earthquake Hits JAPAN
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One of the strongest earthquakes on record has hit Japan. It is reported that the earthquake that hit the Northeastern part of Japan triggered Tsunamis. Waves as high as 4 metres were reported and television footage showed cars, buses, trucks and even buildings being washed into sea.
Naoto Gan, the Japanese prime minister has called for an emergency meeting to coordinate response to the disaster.
A Tsunami alert has been issued for vast areas of the Pacific including hawaii, Taiwan, Malaysia and other countries.
More information as we get news out of Japan.
One of the strongest earthquakes on record has hit Japan. It is reported that the earthquake that hit the Northeastern part of Japan triggered Tsunamis. Waves as high as 4 metres were reported and television footage showed cars, buses, trucks and even buildings being washed into sea.
Naoto Gan, the Japanese prime minister has called for an emergency meeting to coordinate response to the disaster.
A Tsunami alert has been issued for vast areas of the Pacific including hawaii, Taiwan, Malaysia and other countries.
More information as we get news out of Japan.
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