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Saturday, December 3, 2011
Posterous, Aline Cormier has invited you to open a Gmail account
Excitement is growing
From: Aline Cormier <allicor42@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, Dec 3, 2011 at 4:03 PM
Subject: Excitement is growing
To: help@posterous.com
Thursday, November 17, 2011
In the event of an Earthquake
Are you prepared in the case of an Earthquake? The following are things everyone should know and study together to prepare in case one does occur. As the saying goes, better be safe than sorry. Print this article out and post it where it will be available to everyone.
One of the most scary and destructive phenomena of nature is a severe earthquake and its terrible after effects. An earthquake is the sudden, rapid shaking of the earth, caused by the breaking and shifting of subterranean rock as it releases strain that has accumulated over a long time.
. If the earthquake occurs in a populated area, it may cause many deaths and injuries and extensive property damage.
While earthquakes are sometimes believed to be a West Coast occurrence, there are actually 45 states and territories throughout the United States that are at moderate to high risk for earthquakes including the New Madrid fault line in Central U.S and also in Canada.. Canada could expect a major earthquake at any time and a top geophysicist says it should prepare itself if it is to avoid the kind of disasters that befell Japan, Italy and China in recent years.
John Cassidy, head of earthquake seismology at the Geological Survey of Canada, says large earthquakes have hit parts of Canada numerous times — and will again.
"Certainly we could expect an earthquake at any time and should be prepared for a large earthquake at any time in Canada," Cassidy said in an interview prior to delivering a lecture at Carleton University.
"We've seen many over the years, going back in time."
He says the most vulnerable region is the West Coast, which has been hit with giant, magnitude-9.0 quakes 13 times in the last 6,000 years, the last of them 311 years ago.
B.C. is in the window in which a massive earthquake is more likely to occur, he says, but he acknowledges that window spans 200 to 850 years.
Predicting earthquakes with any degree of consistency, Cassidy says, remains next to impossible.
"Unfortunately, we cannot predict earthquakes, either here or anywhere," he said. "There's no consistent, successful way to predict exactly when earthquakes will occur and how large."
The only thing people can do is be prepared, he says.
Canada is identifying vulnerable areas, estimating potential magnitude, frequency and type of quakes. Using that information, planners can draft appropriate building codes and construct quake-resistant infrastructure to minimize the damage.
"Our real protection from earthquakes are earthquake-hazard maps that are improving over time as we learn more about earthquakes, where they occur and how large they can be."
Training is also important, he stresses. Fatalities from the magnitude-8.8 quake in Chile were kept to a minimum in February 2010 because people knew what to do, he said.
It may seem like there have been more major quakes worldwide in recent years, but Cassidy says that's more perception than reality.
It's true that there have been three 8.8-magnitude quakes in seven years — in Sumatra, Chile and Japan — the biggest tremors since the 1960s.
But he says the perception is also due to the fact that some other quakes, like those which struck Christchurch, New Zealand last year and L'Aquila, Italy in 2009, hit close to major centres, maximizing damage.
Besides the West Coast, other seismic hotspots in Canada include the Ottawa and St. Lawrence valleys, the North Atlantic off Cape Breton and the Arctic off Baffin Island.
The quietest seismic region incorporates Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Northern Ontario.
The 2011 East Coast earthquake illustrated the fact that it is impossible to predict when or where an earthquake will occur, so it is important that you and your family are prepared ahead of time.
The following are things you can do to protect yourself, your family and your property in the event of an Earthquake. To begin preparing, you should have a plan. Prepare a kit in case you are isolated. The kit should include the following :
- Water, one gallon of water per person per day, for drinking and sanitation
- Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
- Battery-powered radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert, and extra batteries for both
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- First Aid kit
- Whistle to signal for help
- Infant formula and diapers, if you have an infant
Moist Travel Wipes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
- Dust mask or cotton t-shirt, to help filter the air
- Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
- Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
- Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food:
Clothing and Bedding:
If you live in a cold weather climate, you must think about warmth. It is possible that the power will be out and you will not have heat. Rethink your clothing and bedding supplies to account for growing children and other family changes. One complete change of warm clothing and shoes per person, including:
- A jacket or coat
- Long pants
- A long sleeve shirt
- Sturdy shoes
- A hat and gloves
- A sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person
Fasten shelves securely to walls.
Place large or heavy objects on lower shelves
. Store breakable items such as bottled foods, glass, and china in low, closed cabinets with latches.
Fasten heavy items such as pictures and mirrors securely to walls and away from beds, couches and anywhere people sit.
Brace overhead light fixtures and top heavy objects.
Repair defective electrical wiring and leaky gas connections. These are potential fire risks. Get appropriate professional help. Do not work with gas or electrical lines yourself. Install flexible pipe fittings to avoid gas or water leaks. Flexible fittings are more resistant to breakage.
Secure your water heater, refrigerator, furnace and gas appliances by strapping them to the wall studs and bolting to the floor. If recommended by your gas company, have an automatic gas shut-off valve installed that is triggered by strong vibrations.
Repair any deep cracks in ceilings or foundations. Get expert advice if there are signs of structural defects.
Be sure the residence is firmly anchored to its foundation.
Store weed killers, pesticides, and flammable products securely in closed cabinets with latches and on bottom shelves.
Locate safe spots in each room under a sturdy table or against an inside wall. Reinforce this information by moving to these places during each drill.
Hold earthquake drills with your family members: Drop, cover and hold on. Now during an earquakeDrop, cover and Hold On. 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 you are indooors;
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.
Do not use a doorway except if you know it is a strongly supported, load-bearing doorway and it is close to you. Many inside doorways are lightly constructed and do not offer protection..
Stay inside until the shaking stops and it is safe to go outside. Do not exit a building during the shaking. 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. DO NOT use the elevators.
Be aware that the electricity may go out or the sprinkler systems or fire alarms may turn on. If you are outdoors:
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
DO NOT use the elevators.
Be aware that the electricity may go out or the sprinkler systems or fire alarms may turn on.If you are in a car or any kind of vehicle:
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.If you are trapped under some kind of debris:
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. Now After an Earthquake:
When the shaking stops, look around to make sure it is safe to move. Then exit the building.
Expect aftershocks. These secondary shockwaves are usually less violent than the main quake but can be strong enough to do additional damage to weakened structures and can occur in the first hours, days, weeks, or even months after the quake.
Help injured or trapped persons. Remember to help your neighbors who may require special assistance such as infants, the elderly and people with access and functional needs. Give first aid where appropriate. Do not move seriously injured persons unless they are in immediate danger of further injury. Call for help.
Look for and extinguish small fires. Fire is the most common hazard after an earthquake.
Listen to a battery-operated radio or television for the latest emergency information.
Be aware of possible tsunamis if you live in coastal areas. These are also known as seismic sea waves (mistakenly called "tidal waves"). When local authorities issue a tsunami warning, assume that a series of dangerous waves is on the way. Stay away from the beach.
Use the telephone only for emergency calls.
Go to a designated public shelter if your home had been damaged and is no longer safe.
Stay away from damaged areas. Stay away unless your assistance has been specifically requested by police, fire, or relief organizations. Return home only when authorities say it is safe.
Be careful when driving after an earthquake and anticipate traffic light outages.
After it is determined that its’ safe to return, your safety should be your primary priority as you begin clean up and recovery.
Open cabinets cautiously. Beware of objects that can fall off shelves.
Put on long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, sturdy shoes and work gloves to protect against injury from broken objects.
Clean up spilled medicines, bleaches, gasoline or other flammable liquids immediately. Leave the area if you smell gas or fumes from other chemicals.
Inspect the entire length of chimneys for damage. Unnoticed damage could lead to a fire.
Inspect utilities.
Check for gas leaks. If you smell gas or hear blowing or hissing noise, open a window and quickly leave the building. Turn off the gas at the outside main valve if you can and call the gas company from a neighbor's home. If you turn off the gas for any reason, it must be turned back on by a professional.
Look for electrical system damage. If you see sparks or broken or frayed wires, or if you smell hot insulation, turn off the electricity at the main fuse box or circuit breaker. If you have to step in water to get to the fuse box or circuit breaker, call an electrician first for advice.
Check for sewage and water lines damage. If you suspect sewage lines are damaged, avoid using the toilets and call a plumber. If water pipes are damaged, contact the water company and avoid using water from the tap. You can obtain safe water by melting ice cubes.
- Important Family Documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container
.All the advice about getting under furniture assumes that you are in California in an earthquake retrofitted building, and that the biggest danger is from falling and flying debris. If the walls are crumbling and the ceiling is falling in, it is recommended that you lie down NEXT TO a bed, sofa, desk or heavy piece of furniture. In these conditions, the triangle of space created when a bookshelf, wall or part of a ceiling falls against a large piece of furniture is your best chance of not getting crushed. Most of the information I am posting I have found online and in my heart I believe it is good to share with others to make them aware of what can be done in these situations. Now I would like to share a few of my items that can find at http://www.zazzle.com/allicor* or at http://www.zazzle.com/boot_eek* I am adding phone cases, tee shirts, plates coaster, etc Have a great day , Until next time chow for now.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Collectors Plates
From: Aline Cormier <allicor42@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 12:01 PM
Subject: Collectors Plates
To: post@postorous.com
*When trade routes opened in China around the 14th century porcelain dinner
plates and other porcelain objects was a must have for the European
Nobility. After the European started making porcelain of their own, royalty
continued their tradition of collecting and displaying them but at that
time porcelain was ont affordable for the average citizen. *
*Collecting souvenir plates was made popular in the 19th century bye a
Dutch-English nobleman who wowed the Victorian audiences with his public
plate displays . The first limited edition collector's plate "Behind the
Frozen Window" was credited to Bing & Grondahi company in 1895. Christmas
plates became very popular with many European Companies from 1904 to post
WW11. Other Scandianavian and German companies introduced annual Christmas
Series Plates. By 1949 an interest the Blue and White Danish plates rose
, plates were being imported and sold in the USA through deals and
auctions. Collectors plates are limited productions and once closed they
are never produced again. *
*Now Zazzle has strated producing plates, these plates are made of melamine
and can be used as tableware or as collectors plates. They are dishwasher
safe but cannot be microwaved. There are many sellers out there with
beautiful plates, this would be a good time to start a collection of
plates, or to give as gifts for baby showers, bridal showers,anniversaries,
birthdays, christmas and other occasions. I am sharing a few of mine you
can find them in my plate folders in both stores at
http://www.zazzle.com/allicor* and http://www.zazzle.com/boot_eek" Enjoy
and have a great day.*
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Monday, November 7, 2011
History of The Plate.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Is Online Shopping Safe
Monday, October 24, 2011
Our Ancestors
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Fishy Stories.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Who would want to know?
Have you ever wondered about what kind of lives your ancestors had? Take for instance long ago, how did they get around? They had to travel from place to place. We all know that many of our ancestors came to their new countries by ships or some kind of vessel. They could not cross the oceans by cars, there were no planes back then either. Imagine that you are back in the time of your ancestors who came to the new country. You are boarding some kind of ship or boat. You have a few personnel belongings with you. You are either leaving your homeland with your parents or with some friends. What is going through your mind at this time? Could they have thought to themselves hurray I am getting out of here? Or I wonder if there are any wild beasts there? They had to have been thinking about their new homes. Remember some of our ancestors were very young when they came to this country. Arriving at their destinations, it would have been all new to them, the people, the climate, the sceneries. Were they afraid? Or were they curious? If we think about these things, we have to also appreciate their courage in leaving their homeland to make new homes in mostly uncivilized lands. Once they arrived most of their travelling would have been by water and through beaten down paths in the woods. There were no paved highways trains back then. They also would have had to rely on horses, oxen, mules to use in their travels. And can you imagine an ancestor coming over from a warmer climate into some harsh winters? Can you imagine then surviving in blizzards? Many of them did not survive but those who did, learned ways to survive. They also learned to survive by using plants, and hunting and fishing for their food and growing gardens was a must. They raised animals for both work and for food. Back then Pork was their main meal,, and fish and shellfish . Now we cannot just go to the ocean or beaches and dig for clams or oysters or quahawgs, but back them can you imagine all the shellfish they would gather for their families and I am certain there were plenty of fish and shell fish around. Now many shellfish areas are polluted or contaminated it is such a shame. I remember when I was young, my family would all go to the beach and dig for clams, and it was so much fun, we would look for a hole like a pin hole and then we would dig and be careful not to break the shell of the clam and fill our pails. Then my Mom would steam the clams, mmm they sure were good. As the population grew our ancestors were learning survival, they helped each other build houses ,barns ,fences. Togetherness was very important back then, and sometimes I imagine the neighbors were quite far from each other. I wonder what they did when they first saw a bear or a coyote ? Can you imagine them seeing a big moose for the first time? They may have said “ Boy things grow big around here!” grin. Getting back to travelling during the winter many of our ancestors travelled on the frozen rivers and when the rivers thawed they travelled by boats. The native americans (once called Indians) were there way before our ancestors and they survived very well in the winters and summers. They taught a lot of their methods to many of our ancestors who then probably passed them down. Now the summer time, think about the summer time, the heat ,the black flies ,the mosquitoes? And our ancestors were surrounded by woods and water. Can you imagine the bites? I am itchy just thinking about it. I read somewhere that they used to put cold ashes all over their faces and hands and that protected them from the flies, mosquitoes etc. Can you imagine with our ancestors met their first redman? Although they learned how to survive with their native american friends. We should be very proud of our ancestors no matter if they were white, black ,red or yellow. They suffered through many harrowing experiences that we could never imagine going through it ourselves. When you see a bee ,or mosquito buzzing around you, put yourself in your ancestors shoes. Then these little bees and mosquitos of today will be nothing at all. Now changing the subject I want to share a few things with you. If you have time check out my new BootEEK, at http://www.zazzle.com/boot_eek* or see what there is new at http://www.zazzle.com/allicor* Have a great day. Allicor.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
On Line Dating
Ok I have found something else to blog about. Online dating, what do you know about it?
Well first of all, Online Dating is something like we used to call a blind date, you never know who you will meet. Online dating is done through the internet, or through cell phones. There are plenty of sites out there where a person can go join, some are free others are not. What you do is register at the one you choose ,the majority choose the free ones. You make something like a resume, what you like, what you do, what you are looking for and then you wait. Next you get replies or someone wanting to be your friend. You start chatting with that person, but sometimes things are not what they seem to be. I am speaking from experience and I will share it with you later on in this blog. Now anyone can tell you things about themselves which are not true. For example they can send you their picture. Wow he is handsome, or I can’t believe my eyes, she is gorgeous. And you talk and you talk some more, he tells you he has a big business, or has a yacht, she tells you she is a rich widow. I can’t believe it ! You will say, she is both rich and beautiful. Or wow he must have lots of money to own a yacht or have his own business. Beware! Be cautious. I must admit I went to an online dating site quite a while back, and I met this guy , he sent me a photo, he was not too bad looking. He lived not far away, so we decided to meet, I made sure he gave me the make of his car and his phone number which I verified and I marked all this information down ,put it on my table, before I left to meet him. We decided to meet in a place where there was a lot of people. Arriving there before him, I keep looking for this nice looking guy, according to his photo. All of a sudden this guy stopped at my table and said hello. I looked up at him, and I couldn’t believe my eyes, he looked to be about 88 years old or early 90s(remember this was quite a few years ago for me) and he was wearing these bright flashy yellow shorts. Gulp!. What in the world did I get myself into ? I asked myself. He sat down and he told he in the last couple of months he had been awful sick. Sick my foot, he sent me a photo of when he was about forty years old . I didn’t believe him that time. So much for my online dating with him. See what I mean? For all you know you could be talking with some kind of pervert or maybe even worse, but on the other hand you could meet someone who is in the same boat as yourself. I know many people who have met online and their relationship is going great. I know of some who have married and are still married. So if you go the online dating way, just be careful, make sure you never meet the person in a secluded place, meet in the open where there are other people. In a mall, in a coffee shop, at a restaurant are good spots. If there is a way to verify what they tell you, check it out first.
It is always better to be safe that to be sorry.
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