#Super typhoon Odette

[orangebunnit]

Every year I draw my pet Flappy as a different old artwork. Here's the four most recent yearly chickens ♡ 2018: Poetry | 2019: Self Portrait with Straw Hat 2020: Water Willow | 2022: The Figure of Nathan

#chickens #digital art #art #chicken doodles #2018 was kind of a loose inspiration rather than me trying to actually emulate the artwork accurately hence the differences #2021 didnt happen because of super typhoon odette cutting off our internet so i didnt have anything to reference #still drew a chicken tho but it was more self indulgent and also had sky whales #this year i will try something from asia!! very general i know asia is massive and incredibly diverse but thats also the point #so many things here i could try its so exciting there are so many possibilities!!! #also i started this in 2015?? i cant believe ive managed to keep it up [more or less] for almost 8 years #sigh #i love and miss you terribly flappy

[jajaaaa9]

Typhoon Paeng is also the strongest typhoon that everyone has experienced. They are similar to Typhoon Odette in that both caused harm to a large number of individuals.

We had a very strong wind in our area, and I saw some trees being felled and branches and leaves from the trees being scattered on another road as a result of the very strong wind. However, I am still grateful to God that our area did not experience floods, and I am thankful that my father did not leave us even though he was needed for his work at that time, He also thought about our family that we might experience a flood if the rain continued. I can say that my father is the super hero of our family.

In this kinds of situations, we should be always be ready or prepared, whether there is an announcement or nothing. It is important as long as you experience a typhoon. The second thing I learned is to always think about whether it is safer to stay at home or to evacuate, and also not panic. And lastly, always choose to save yourself or someone else who needs more help than things that can be replaced. Always remember what Mother Teresa said: “The greatest good is what we do for one another” And according to the Bible in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 “In everything give thanks” so let's still be thankful that more are safe when we experience these situations.

[dan6085]

Here's the list of the top 20 typhoons in history based on the provided sources:

1. **Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda)** - November 8, 2013, Philippines - 315 km/h - 6,300 deaths - ₱95.5 billion

2. **Typhoon Odette (Rai)** - December 2021, Philippines - 280 km/h - 409 deaths - ₱51.8 billion

3. **Typhoon Pablo (Bopha)** - December 2012, Philippines - 280 km/h - 1,901 deaths - ₱43.2 billion

4. **Typhoon Glenda (Rammasun)** - July 2014, Philippines - 260 km/h - 225 deaths - ₱38.6 billion

5. **Typhoon Ompong (Mangkhut)** - September 2018, Philippines - 250 km/h - 64 deaths - ₱1.65 billion

6. **Typhoon Ondoy (Ketsana)** - September 2009, Philippines - 240 km/h - 464 deaths - ₱23 billion

7. **Typhoon Pedring (Nesat)** - September 2011, Philippines - 213 km/h - 66 deaths - ₱3.45 billion

8. **Typhoon Lando (Santi)** - October 2015, Philippines - 210 km/h - 48 deaths - ₱5.9 billion

9. **Typhoon Rolly (Goni)** - October 2020, Philippines - 225 km/h - 25 deaths - ₱11 billion

10. **Typhoon Ulysses (Vamco)** - October 2020, Philippines - 220 km/h - 20 deaths - ₱10 billion

11. **Typhoon Vongfong** - April 2020, Japan - 250 km/h - 0 deaths - ₱1 billion

12. **Typhoon Hagibis** - October 2019, Japan - 240 km/h - 90 deaths - ₱1.5 trillion

13. **Typhoon Jebi** - September 2018, Japan - 240 km/h - 11 deaths - ₱1.2 trillion

14. **Typhoon Lan** - September 2017, Japan - 240 km/h - 0 deaths - ₱1 trillion

15. **Typhoon Merbok** - May 2011, Japan - 240 km/h - 0 deaths - ₱500 billion

16. **Typhoon Songda** - July 2008, Japan - 240 km/h - 0 deaths - ₱400 billion

17. **Typhoon Krosa** - July 2007, Japan - 240 km/h - 0 deaths - ₱300 billion

18. **Typhoon Bilis** - July 2006, Japan - 240 km/h - 0 deaths - ₱200 billion

19. **Typhoon Nida** - July 2005, Japan - 240 km/h - 0 deaths - ₱150 billion

20. **Typhoon Ma-on** - July 2004, Japan - 240 km/h - 0 deaths - ₱100 billion

Sources

[1] List of super typhoons - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_super_typhoons

[2] Top 10 Strongest Typhoons in the Philippines: Updated List 2023 https://www.moneymax.ph/lifestyle/articles/infographic-the-10-deadliest-typhoons-in-the-philippines

[3] The 36 Deadliest Tropical Cyclones in World History https://www.wunderground.com/hurricane/articles/deadliest-tropical-cyclones

[4] 10 Worst Typhoons that Went Down in Philippine History https://m2comms.com/2023/03/28/10-worst-typhoons-that-went-down-in-philippine-history/

[lettersfromandie]

First Blog Post of the Year and Life Update

This is my first blog post for 2022.

I started ~committing~ to the blog this month last year. I know that I haven't posted more and have attempted many times to write (but for them to just end up reverted to my drafts). But I hope to continue writing more stories, random thoughts, reviews, recos, and other content I like to share. Even if I share them anywhere outside this blog. No matter how busy I get. Because

I don't think I make time for it. It makes time for itself.I share a lot on my social media but I think this blog requires more attention again before I start to fall out of it. So with that, here's a life update:

Super Typhoon Odette

2021 didn't end well as we all hoped it would be. Super Typhoon Odette (Rai) hit last December 16 and it was one of the most scariest catastrophes we've ever experienced. A branch from our mango tree fell hard on the empty area of our lot, LUCKILY damaging only the gutters of our roofs. For about a month, we didn't have electricity, signal, internet connection, and only ate canned goods. We didn't even have running water til nearing the end of the year. Social services were not immediately restored. I remember less than a week since Odette, we went out for the first time to search for charging areas and our surroundings felt, to me, like we're in an apocalyptic setting. 

Back in the Province After 2 Years

But the holidays should still be celebrated. Although we pretty much slept Christmas Eve after having dinner, we traveled to our province on Christmas morning. The situation there is pretty much worse after the typhoon hit but I was so excited to finally reunite with my grandmother and cousins there after years of not visiting due to the pandemic. Besides, the fresh unpolluted air and yummy seafood are what we can't afford everyday here in the city. 

Coping After the Typhoon

And oh, did I mention we all slept right after our New Year's dinner? Yup, we pretty much slept through the holiday festivities (thanks to Odette). Although it was a first for us to celebrate Christmas and New Year unconventionally, we are blessed and grateful to still have food on our table and a roof above us. And while we didn't have electricity and internet connection, I kept myself busy by reading a lot of books and creating more art.

Fortunately, power is back now at home, we have running water, signal, and internet connection. However, there are still sooo many places and families who are still trying to recover and rebuild from Odette's aftermath. Life's getting harder for many of us here especially that there's a surge of COVID cases again 😔 (My family and I recently got sick but we've recovered now.)

For now, I just hope and pray that things can go way up from here. 2022, here I go.

Love, Andie

#diary

[lazyphantomdeer]

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Philippines: Super Typhoon Rai (Odette) Humanitarian Needs and Priorities Revision (Dec 2021 - Jun 2022) (2 Feb 2022)

Just six weeks ago, Super Typhoon Rai, locally known as Odette, made its first landfall on 16 December 2021, bringing torrential rains, violent winds, floods and storm surges to the Visayas and Mindanao Islands. Overnight, the Typhoon left hundreds dead and hundreds of thousands of families homeless. Initial reports showed devastation across many areas of the impacted regions, but it is only over the subsequent weeks that the full scale of damage has come to light. Our initial assessments only hinted at the scale of destruction – nearly 1.7 million houses damaged or destroyed, massive damage to infrastructure, agricultural land, fishing communities and livelihoods across a vast geographic area of the country. In total, the Typhoon severely affected an estimated 9.9 million people across the six worst hit regions, leaving about 2.4 million people in need of assistance. More than a month on nearly 144,000 people remain displaced, and many more are living in damaged shelters with little access to basic services.

I congratulate the Government of the Philippines for their preparedness activities and for their response. The effectiveness of the pre-emptive evacuation of over 800,000 people and clear early warning messaging saved many lives.

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[luna0821sblog]

December 19 2021, typhoon Rai also known as typhoon odette known in the Philippines as one of the Super typhoon.It was the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines in 2021,It hits through 11 countries and 17 regions,leaving behind damage farm,lack of food resources and flattered house, Affecting people lives and livelihood.

Back in 2021 when the odette hit the Philippines me and my family are worrying about the funeral of my late uncle(father's best friend).We are trapped inside our house while the funeral of my uncle is 5 meters away from our home.My family and i decided to evacuate due to severe damage to our home and got worried about my grandmother's conditions. We're panicking because our family is in ticud experiencing and suffering a flood that damages their homes.

When the rain stops we continue to fix our homes and contact all our families in different Cities.We clean the house, cook the food that we need to serve our guests because we continue my uncle's funeral ceremony.But in the grace of God we are safe and safe and hopefully our families are safe.

"Behind the flood and the rain there is always a rainbow"

[miyaatsumo]

Super Typhoon Rai (locally known as Odette) made its first landfall on 16 December 2021. It brought torrential rains, violent winds, floods, and storm surges.( Relief web 2022).

During this time me and my family is in our house, it was raining heavily and the wind is blowing violently. You can hear outside the roofs that are being blown by the wind. In the morning when the heavy rain and violet wind stops, you can see the mini chapel near our house is totally destroyed, the chapel was only made of woods and bamboo so it was easily destroyed. The star apple tree near our house was cutout by the strong wind.

People started cleaning up. They remove the branches of trees in the road. They clean up the roofs that are everywhere. Also the chapel near us was replaced by a much stronger foundation. They made sure that this can't be easily blown by winds and heavy rain.

"Take action today to ensure a safer tomorrow."-Keia Joy

[thenightiscalling]

Typhoon Rai, known as Typhoon Odette in The Philippines, made landfall at some time in the middle of December, 2021. It is a Category 5 equivalent super typhoon and the strongest one to struck The Philippines on that year (Wikipedia, 2021).

When the pouring rain finally reached us, mother and I were hanging out with her university friends at a seaside resort in Iloilo City. This is when my aunt called in a panic and said that our house in guimaras is flooding after a wall dividing our lot with the neighbor's fell down.

After the typhoon and a lot of cleaning up, the old wall is now replaced by a newer, more stronger one. This ensures that the wall will be able to take on intense weather conditions which inevitably results to a safer home.

"Holding back on safety means holding back on your future." (Adrian,2023)

[mypanoplies]

Small Businesses Vs. Corporations

It’s not easy running a small business, I know this from experience. A Small Business owner myself, this post aims to motivate and inspire dreamers. Standing proud for thriving through the hurdles of Covid-19 pandemic and super typhoon Odette. There are numerous challenges to overcome even before you can open the store. Application of permits, approval and paperworks that felt like…

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#artists #business #economy #life #local business #motivational #shop small #small business #small vs big business #support small

[wingsofanangelss]

A Saddest Year

A Saddest Year

  If someone died in your arms even though you beg, pray, and cried to him, would you still be able to trust him? It was December 24, 2021. A rainy night. We weren't able to ready and celebrate Christmas because our house was broken due to the typhoon Odette, there's no electricity and I wasn't happy nor sad at all, I was like a rock, there's no emotion, yet I managed to talked to him, “Thank you for protecting us and keeping us safe, you're the best, happy birthday!” I said in my mind. A Christmas passed and after that we still continue fighting. December 27, I thought it was just a normal day, I was enjoying my own business, then suddenly my aunt called me, she needed help about my nephew who's my cousin's son, “Can you please watch your nephew?” she asked. She needs to do laundry that day, since almost of their things got wet due to the flood because of the typhoon, as a help. I said yes, I wasn't even doing anything good. I left my father who's peacefully sleeping at his room, I didn't think anything bad as I was leaving our house. Seconds, minutes, and hours just flew by, it was already night when I got home, I was smiling the moment I entered the house, when suddenly I saw my brother who's looking at me with a disappointed and anger eyes, then he spoke “Why did you left the house?” he asked. I answered him in a polite way, “Aunt called me earlier, and she needs help about our nephew, so, I helped” I said in a calm voice then I asked “why?” just like that, he walked out and entered the room of my father, I ignored him even though he acts weird. I slept early that night since I was tired. I awoke super early because of the noise I heard, I was still half brained when I tried to get up, I saw my brother's panicked face, then he said, “Papa had been rushed to the hospital with mama, I need to get there as soon as possible” I was stunned, it took minutes until I realized that I was crying.

Hours later, I saw myself standing on the front of my father who's sleeping in a hospital's bed, I cried because of regrets, I was desperately praying, and hoping for his recovery, he stayed at the hospital and when I was about to go home that day, my brother spoke to me, “He was vomiting and he asked for help the day you left the house, luckily, I came home early when I already finished charging my phone” he said, “the doctor explained to mom, papa had a severe disease and he had been hiding this from us for a long time, and“ he paused, “and he is dying” I was shocked, I couldn't move. It was a horror for me. Papa had been staying at 3 days in the Talisay District, it was already December 31, 2021. He was becoming weaker and sometimes he had a hard time to breathe, we really don't knew what do, specially mom. Yet, I wasn't even thinking negative, I was really optimistic that day, later that afternoon, my father asked mom to took care about the bill so we could get out in the hospital, at first we were hesitant but papa was crying, “I didn't want to die here, ma” he said with a broken voice. We got my papa out already, but we can't let him stayed our home since it was damaged, so I did called his brother who is currently living at Tunghaan, Minglanilla.

When his brother arrived, we got him in the taxi, we were all in the taxi and I was silently praying, again. Suddenly papa spoke “We should celebrate new year” he said with a smiling face then he path my head. I was over the moon, I couldn't stopped crying, despite of the situation, my Papa was really thinking a positive thoughts. “Of course, pa. We should celebrate a happy New Year“ I said. He just smiled at me, minutes later I looked at my papa and my heart was cut into a pieces he was crying again. We were about to get to his brother's house then suddenly he lean on my mama's shoulder and cried, the taxi driver panicked and I was too, I called him, again. “Please save my father, please I'm begging, please“ I said silently. The driver made a u-turn, we rushed the nearest emergency hospital at Minglanilla. The last thing I remembered I was devastated, my world stops, I couldn't move again, my tears flowing like a river, my heart was beating loudly, I couldn't hear what's the doctor said, I was sweating bullets, my hands are cold as ice, and I said, “No, I trusted him.”

#blog #memory #regrets

[apuadman]

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This pool of water becomes a natural source of Drinking Water during the time of Super Typhoon Odette that even the Manila Water fetch from this Natural Spring to supply drinking water to the Whole Island of Siargao.

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[grimesmathiesen42]

5 Things to Know for Dec. 16: Covid, Software, Biden, Condo Collapse, Extreme Weather

2. Cybersecurity

Your device could be at high risk of being a victim of 'one of the most serious' cyber security threats

Your device could be at high risk from 'one of most serious' cyber security threats 02/18

Microsoft has warned that hackers are exploiting a crucial vulnerability in the software used by large tech companies around the globe. They are associated with the governments of China and North Korea, Iran, North Korea, and Turkey. So far, foreign hacking groups appear to have experimented with the vulnerability, which is found in Java-based software known as "Log4j" which organizations across the globe use to track information in their applications. A top US cybersecurity official said they do not have evidence that federal networks were compromised by the vulnerability. The Log4j flaw could impact the majority of the internet. Apple's cloud computing service and security firm Cloudflare and Minecraft one of the world's most popular video games, all run Log4j according to research.

3. Make it better

Klobuchar: Manchin is'still at negotiating table over Building Back Better -- full interview

Klobuchar: Manchin 'still at the negotiating table' over Build Back Better -- full interview at 09:05

The movement on the Build Back Better Bill The $1.75 trillion climate and economic package that serves as one of the cornerstones of President Joe Biden's legislative agenda, has likely stalled until next year. Biden and Democrats were hoping to get the bill passed before the end of the year, however talks between Biden and Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin, a critical swing vote, haven't resulted in a resolution. One of the most crucial issues that has been preventing progress is the child tax credit. Biden has made it his top priority since it provides aid to families and aids in reducing child poverty. Manchin wants it to be taken out of the bill. Even even if Biden & Manchin were to agree to the bill, it must be approved and finalized before it can be considered for a vote.

4. Condo collapse

Video shows moment Florida condo collapses

Video shows moment Florida condo collapses 01:18

A Miami-Dade grand jury that was in charge of the Surfside condo collapse that killed 98 in June has released a report outlining ways to avoid another tragedy. The report suggests that more inspectors, staff, and funds to find unsafe buildings and improve the standards for inspectors. The panel also recommended that the process of certifying residential properties should be initiated much earlier than 40 years after it is constructed. The engineering company selected to assist with the Surfside condo's 40-year recertification in 2018 had identified "deep" concrete deterioration however, they were unable to make repairs due to structural stability concerns. While it wasn't their responsibility to uncover what caused the deadly collapse however, the grand jury noted that, nearly six months later, the investigators still don't know the exact cause of the collapse. it occurred.

5. Extreme weather

Super Typhoon Rai hits the Philippines

Super Typhoon Rai makes landfall in the Philippines 01:34

The record-breaking December temperatures in the middle US has led to an "unprecedentedextreme weather threat that has caused massive fires and hurricane-force winds across the Great Plains as well as more tornadoes in the Midwest. At least 55 reports of wind gusts of over 75 mph were reported in the region yesterday, setting a new single-day record. A tornado that struck the southeastern portion of Minnesota was the first to be recorded in the state during the month of December, as per NOAA data. COBRAPLANET.COM Across the world, Super Typhoon Rai (known locally as Odette) has slammed into the Philippines, bringing torrential rain and the threat of widespread flooding for around 20 million people. Around 200,000 people were evacuated prior to the storm.

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IN MEMORIAM

bell hooks, a renowned feminist writer, academic and writer passed away at the age of 69. Born Gloria Jean Watkins in Kentucky, hooks was a prominent feminist writer and academic who was committed to developing feminist theories that anyone could understand and use.

TODAY'S NUMBER

45

This is how many foreign tourists Bali received in 2021. The number of visitors would have been in the millions in a normal year. However, the island's tourism was decimated by strict border controls, and the closing of its airport due to the pandemic.

TODAY'S QOTE FOR TODAY

"While we are aware that no amount of money is able to make these families whole, it is the school board's desire that this settlement will demonstrate our sincere dedication to the MSD families students, staff, faculty and the entire Broward County community."

Marylin Batista is the interim general counsel for Broward County Public Schools. The district has agreed that it will pay more than $26 millions to the victims of the shooting as well as their families at Marjory Stoneman Doug High School in Parkland.

TODAY'S WEATHER

A portion of the Midwest devastated by tornadoes and high winds

Parts of the Midwest ravaged by high winds and tornadoes 01:51

Here's an online link to your local forecast.

And finally

What should I have done?

You think you can put cats in front of perfectly set-up dominoes and they won't be able to knock them over? (Click here to view)

#Cobra planet #COBRAPLANET

[everytechever]

Mountain Dew showcases surf-inspired pieces for Siargao’s recovery

BBDO Guerrero and Mountain Dew partnered with ReMaker Space and Rise Siargao to help rebuild communities and revive the island’s tourism. #MountainDew #ReMakerSpace #RiseSiargao

On December 16, 2021, the island of Siargao was devasted by Super Typhoon Odette leaving damages to both infrastructure and livelihood. BBDO Guerrero and Mountain Dew Philippines – known for championing the spirit of adventure, partnered with ReMaker Space and Rise Siargao to help rebuild communities and revive the island’s tourism through Project Re-Dew. Project Re-Dew: Scrapboards Project…

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This is a viewpoint editorial by Dustin Watchman, creator of the bitcoin neighborhood instructional group Cloud 21 Siargo. What if we could recreate the components of a huge city that all of us enjoy however on a much smaller sized scale? What would those aspects be that we would look for to duplicate? For much of history, cities have actually been locations that offer chance, hope and connection to others. Cities intended to combine the very best and the brightest to strive and develop things the world requires. Along came El Zonte, much better understood as Bitcoin Beach A huge paradigm shift happened and positioned the concern: "What if we could offer chance, hope, and connection to others by developing education and understanding around bitcoin in smaller sized neighborhoods?" And, easily, the concept has actually spread out around the world. El Zonte was not just the neighborhood that influenced President Nayib Bukele to picture the very first bitcoin legal tender nation, however they have actually motivated numerous smaller sized neighborhoods by their vision and success in execution. We can now see bitcoin influenced neighborhoods being developed from the ground up with Bitcoin Ekasi in South Africa, BTC Beach Camp in Thailand, Bitcoin Lisboa in Portugal, Harlem Bitcoin in New York and a lot more! The common measure in all these neighborhoods is the bitcoin teachers happy to relentlessly devote their time to informing their surrounding neighborhoods. Due to the fact that of the lockdowns and COVID-19 constraints of the previous couple of years, individuals have actually looked for a function and for numerous this function was discovered by constructing bitcoin neighborhoods in their own yards. The expect a much better future stemmed from bitcoin has actually led numerous to make favorable modifications in their own way of lives and to contribute more in returning through neighborhood development efforts. One such task is called Cloud 21 Siargao on a little island on the southeastern side of the Philippines. It is a stunning and up and coming island that for several years privately held a concealed gem of a browse area called Cloud 9, thus approval to this legendary browse area with the name Cloud 21 Siargao. In December of 2021, the island was damaged by the enormously damaging Super Typhoon Odette For the very first couple of months after the damage, the restoring was sluggish. Materials were tough to come by and there was particles all over. Simply put, chance and hope was near a perpetuity low, and this is where bitcoin normally prospers. Quick forward to about 9 months after the storm and the regional neighborhoods are buzzing with energy as companies have actually resumed and tourist was rapidly putting back to the island. With this assault of development and tourist, the understanding of bitcoin started to rapidly grow along with it. Cloud 21 Siargao set out to help regional small companies in discovering how they can accept bitcoin as payments to drive more development in tourist, comparable to what El Zonte has actually done the previous couple of years. Through Twitter Spaces hosted by Paxful and Global Bitcoin Fest, we had the ability to team up on typically discovered problems in concerns to bitcoin adoption in Southeast Asia with bitcoiners in these areas. Through these talks, I formed my method to additional informing about bitcoin to get rid of a few of these typical obstacles. The biggest obstacle is most likely the gaming mindset that lots of people have in these areas. It's sort of an all-or-nothing mindset that they simply go all in instead of taking a more moderate method of gradually including bitcoin into their lives for long term wealth structure techniques. More challenges to bitcoin adoption here appertains education on what sets bitcoin apart from the other 20,000- plus altcoins, and likewise simply basic brand name acknowledgment of bitcoin as a whole. These are the bottom lines Cloud 21 Siargao has actually set out to deal with.

For individuals that do not frequently preserve much cost savings, going all in might possibly get them rekt, pressing them to never ever completely take advantage of bitcoin. The best requirement for small companies here is that they still require pesos for day-to-day costs, however are open to the included advantages of transforming simply a percentage into satoshis. Gradually dipping their toes into the bitcoin waters is most likely to get them to see the prospective as we gradually move from the 2022 bearish market towards a booming market. In your area in the Philippines, they do have a digital money app called G-cash that they recognize with and the Pouch App (a Lightning app) has comparable functions, however provides the extra included advantage of transforming a few of their pesos into satoshis. Essentially leveraging their previous understanding of digital cash apps, residents can now start to securely advance their education about bitcoin by really holding some. To take on these problems of brand name acknowledgment, correct education about bitcoin's distinct qualities and how to appropriately utilize and protect bitcoin, Cloud 21 Siargao has actually released a multi-prong project. Through social networks, I connect to all the regional small companies to let them understand they can utilize Cloud 21 Siargao as their go-to for any bitcoin associated education. Numerous company owner have actually asked excellent concerns and are actively checking out accepting it quickly. I have actually likewise started neighborhood art tasks that include enhancing various concrete walls around the town with Bitcoin themed murals. In any little neighborhood, track record is likewise rather essential, for that reason in fact consulting with a number of the owners and clients face to face frequently produces the best conversations and possible adoption. There are presently a handful of Bitcoiners living in Siargao, and they have actually supplied excellent feedback on the localized concerns to bitcoin adoption. Offering with regional NGOs has actually likewise supplied worthwhile lead to assisting companies that focus on a great deal of fundraising comprehend how bitcoin can help them because drive. Talking with regional federal government authorities and opening conversations about how their social programs that typically supply a little earnings for residents in requirement of monetary help can likewise benefit from bitcoin payments. Building a little bitcoin neighborhood from the ground up will just continue to grow if the correct resources are attended to more education. As Siargao continues its course towards being the next Bali and a digital wanderer center, residents and expats will continue to reoccur. The secret to preserving sustainable advancement while constructing a bitcoin neighborhood is that the resources remain on island for all to gain access to and usage as required far into the future. Passing the torch of understanding on to residents is required, so they themselves can stand and be neighborhood leaders continuing to teach their next-door neighbors and pals on bitcoin is what will eventually press the bitcoin neighborhood beyond the residents and expats that reoccur like the seasonal tides. In action to this requirement I have actually composed numerous books talking about how to utilize bitcoin within your family, on a neighborhood level and why small companies need to begin quicker than later on in providing bitcoin payments. The last book concerning publication is a neighborhood leaders direct book that brand-new bitcoin teachers can utilize as their go to resource for education others far into the future. These books can be discovered at the Cloud21 Siargao.com site. Siargao has a lot capacity to be the best mix of Bali and El Zonte, and I personally anticipate inviting far more bitcoin tourist here as bitcoin adoption grows! If you are a bitcoin traveler, put Siargao, Philippines, on your list of must-see locations.

You will not be dissatisfied! This is a visitor post by Dustin Watchman. Viewpoints revealed are completely their own and do not always show those of BTC Inc or Bitcoin Magazine. Read More

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Dec. 16th: Software, Covid, Software And Extreme Weather

2. Cybersecurity

Your device could be at risk for 'one of most grave cyber security threats

Your device could be at risk of being a victim of 'one of the most serious cyber security threats 02/18

Hackers associated with the governments of China, Iran, North Korea and Turkey are exploiting a critical flaw in a software that is used by large tech companies around the world, Microsoft has warned. So far, foreign hackers appear to have experimented with the vulnerability, which is found in the Java-based software called "Log4j" that organizations around the globe use to track information in their applications. A senior US cybersecurity official said they do not have evidence that federal networks have been affected by the vulnerability. The Log4j flaw could impact the majority of the internet. Cloud computing from Apple and security firm Cloudflare and Minecraft, one of the most played video games all use Log4j according to research.

3. Build Back Better

Klobuchar: Manchin 'still at the table' to discuss the building Back Better -- full interview

Klobuchar: Manchin 'still at the negotiating table' over Build Back Better -- full interview 09:05

The movement on the Build Back Better Bill The $1.75 trillion economic and climate package that serves as one of the mainstays of Biden's legislative agenda will likely be delayed until next year. Biden and Democrats had wanted to pass the bill before the end of the year. However talks between Biden, Democratic Senator Joe Manchin, a crucial swing vote, have not resulted in any resolution. The child tax credit is among the key issues that has been holding back progress. For Biden this is a top priority that helps families and helps to reduce child poverty. Manchin, however, wants to leave it to be left out of the bill. Even even if Biden and Manchin were to agree, the bill must still be approved and finalized before it can be put to a vote.

4. Condo collapse

Video shows moment Florida condo collapses

Video shows moment Florida condo collapses 01:18

A Miami-Dade grand jury overseeing the Surfside condo collapse which killed 98 people in June has released a report that outlines strategies to prevent a repeat tragedy. The report calls for increased funding and inspectors and staff to spot unsafe buildings and recommends raising standards for qualification for inspectors. The panel recommended that certification for residential properties should be made no later than 40 years after the property is constructed. The Surfside condo's 40 year recertification in 2018 was conducted by an engineering company. MINECRAFT CRAFTING They found concrete deterioration that was "deep" however, they were unable to not carry out repairs due to structural stability concerns. Although it wasn't their job to discover what caused the deadly collapse however, the grand jury observed that, six months later, the investigators aren't sure how it occurred.

5. Extreme weather

Super Typhoon Rai hits the Philippines

Super Typhoon Rai makes landfall in the Philippines 01:34

The record-breaking December heat in the middle of the US has resulted in an "unprecedentedextreme weather risk that has caused massive fires and hurricane-force winds across the Great Plains as well as more tornadoes in the Midwest. Yesterday saw at least 55 reports of wind gusts of 75 mph or more in the region, which set the record for a single day. A tornado in the southeast region of Minnesota was the first ever reported in the state in the month of December, according to NOAA data. All over the globe, Super Typhoon Rai (known locally as Odette) has pounded into the Philippines, bringing torrential rains and the threat of widespread flooding to about 20 million people. Nearly 200,0000 people were evacuated ahead of the storm.

BREAKFAST BROWSE

2021's most popular red carpet trends

The Y2K trend is back, no matter how traumatizing it was the first time.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have fired head coach Urban Meyer

The Urban Meyer experiment is over after just 13 games.

We did indeed buy more alcohol in the early pandemic, a study shows.

We should have known what was to come.

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There is no limit to the things people will put on their faces.

"Shatner in space" follows William Shatner on his trip to the end of the line

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IN MEMORIAM

bell hooks, the prominent feminist writer, academic and writer died at the age of 69. Born Gloria Jean Watkins in Kentucky, hooks was a prominent feminist academic and writer who was dedicated to establishing feminist theories that anyone could comprehend and use.

TODAY'S NUMBER

45

This is how many international tourists from Bali received in 2021. This number would be in the millions in a normal year. However the tourism on Bali was ruined by strict border control measures, and the closing of its airport due to the pandemic.

TODAY'S SQUOTTE

"While we acknowledge that no amount of money will make these families whole It is the school board's wish that this settlement will demonstrate our heartfelt commitment to the MSD families, students, staff and faculty and the entire Broward County community."

Marylin Batista is the interim general counsel for Broward County Public Schools. The district has agreed to pay more than $26 million to the shooting victims and the families of the 17 students who were killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

TODAY'S WEATHER

Parts of the Midwest are devastated by tornadoes as well as high winds

Parts of the Midwest are devastated by high winds, tornadoes, and tornadoes. 01:51

Here's an online link to your local forecast.

Finally

What was my solution?

What do you think, you can put cats in front of perfectly set up dominoes, and they won't smash them over? (Click here to view)

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Charge Of The “LEAF Brigade” Kept Small Towns In The Philippines Connected After Super Typhoon Rai

Charge Of The “LEAF Brigade” Kept Small Towns In The Philippines Connected After Super Typhoon Rai

In December of 2021, super typhoon “Odette” (international codename Rai) battered many provinces in the Visayas, the second largest cluster of islands in the Philippines, as it made landfall on and first ravaged the tourist town of Siargao, known for its pristine beaches and surfing. Rai devastated many other provinces in the region including the province of Tacloban, Leyte, still recovering 7…

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