EPTOn October 30 2012 10:22 Depetrify wrote:
I am currently in the eye of the hurricane.
I am currently in the eye of the hurricane.
I call bs. How would you have power?
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Antylamon
United States1981 Posts
I call bs. How would you have power? | ||
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brian
United States9643 Posts
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unit
United States2621 Posts
generator, a better question is how he'd have internet then again i haven't lost either and i'm near baltimore which isn't that far | ||
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brian
United States9643 Posts
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Antylamon
United States1981 Posts
On October 30 2012 10:31 unit wrote: generator, a better question is how he'd have internet then again i haven't lost either and i'm near baltimore which isn't that far D'oh That's what I meant, though. Power and internet are synonymous here since I have wireless. :/ On October 30 2012 10:33 Gene wrote: also, in these wonderous times, one doesnt need electricity nor internet to post on team liquid. I accomplish this task every day through my wonderful cellular provider and this handy dandy iphone What does your phone run on, then? ATP? Glucose? | ||
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Maxd11
United States680 Posts
On October 30 2012 10:33 Gene wrote: also, in these wonderous times, one doesnt need electricity nor internet to post on team liquid. I accomplish this task every day through my wonderful cellular provider and this handy dandy iphone  good point. | ||
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Tewks44
United States2032 Posts
On October 30 2012 10:35 Antylamon wrote: D'oh That's what I meant, though. Power and internet are synonymous here since I have wireless. :/ What does your phone run on, then? ATP? Glucose? I would assume it's running on a battery, but I don't have a smart phone so who knows. | ||
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Dekoth
United States527 Posts
On October 30 2012 10:35 Antylamon wrote: D'oh That's what I meant, though. Power and internet are synonymous here since I have wireless. :/ What does your phone run on, then? ATP? Glucose? Some of us have taken the time to root and mod our cell phone so it isn't a battery draining hog. I happen to get a couple of days off my galaxy nexus when fully charged, unless I am using gps or hotspot obviously. Then there is also this lovely invention. http://www.amazon.com/Multi-Brand-Cell-Phone-Quick-Charger/sim/B0010OCOAY/2 couple that with the fact that I have two young kids and usually a holy crapton of AA batteries at any given point and well...i can keep my cell going for a long ass time. | ||
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Depetrify
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ChiknAdobo
United States208 Posts
Edit: I received an email from Obama about Sandy!! I'm so starstruck OMG!!!11!!1!!!! | ||
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brian
United States9643 Posts
On October 30 2012 10:35 Antylamon wrote: What does your phone run on, then? ATP? Glucose? naw man, I just use the battery that comes with it. That way, when all the electricity goes out an I can still post to Team Liquid. I know. It's revolutionary. | ||
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Antylamon
United States1981 Posts
On October 30 2012 10:48 Gene wrote: naw man, I just use the battery that comes with it. That way, when all the electricity goes out and I cant plug anything in, my phone still runs I know. It's revolutionary. You know I was joking, right? | ||
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ranshaked
United States870 Posts
First reported death in ny is a firefighter after a tree falls on his truck. Connecticut governor "our worst fears are being reached due to flooding" | ||
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heliusx
United States2306 Posts
On October 30 2012 10:31 unit wrote: generator, a better question is how he'd have internet then again i haven't lost either and i'm near baltimore which isn't that far when i was younger and living in louisiana the power would go out when a tree fell onto the power lines but the cable was all under ground so the internet would usually work when the generator kicked on. | ||
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`phobiA
51 Posts
1.) 90mph+ winds 2.) It's fucking cold up there atm due to a recent cold front 3.) Counter-clockwise rotation in addition to a cold front (may) cause tornadoes 4.) It's fucking cold up there, snow is going to follow 5.) can you imagine the clean up effort with snow following? Getting power back up? 6.) A lot of shit in NY is underground(power conduits, etc.), I read they expect a foot of rain So here are some things to think about... I am not entirely sure it is all accurate so please let me know. Stay safe in the NE! | ||
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heliusx
United States2306 Posts
On October 30 2012 10:59 `phobiA wrote: I didn't read through the whole thread but here are some reasons this storm is bad: 1.) 90mph+ winds 2.) It's fucking cold up there atm due to a recent cold front 3.) Counter-clockwise rotation in addition to a cold front (may) cause tornadoes 4.) It's fucking cold up there, snow is going to follow 5.) can you imagine the clean up effort with snow following? Getting power back up? 6.) A lot of shit in NY is underground(power conduits, etc.), I read they expect a foot of rain So here are some things to think about... I am not entirely sure it is all accurate so please let me know. Stay safe in the NE! Wind gusts are topping out in the 60s. Sustained are half that. There are no 90+ mph winds. The real damage is going to be water damage. | ||
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felisconcolori
United States6169 Posts
On October 30 2012 10:59 `phobiA wrote: I didn't read through the whole thread but here are some reasons this storm is bad: 1.) 90mph+ winds 2.) It's fucking cold up there atm due to a recent cold front 3.) Counter-clockwise rotation in addition to a cold front (may) cause tornadoes 4.) It's fucking cold up there, snow is going to follow 5.) can you imagine the clean up effort with snow following? Getting power back up? 6.) A lot of shit in NY is underground(power conduits, etc.), I read they expect a foot of rain So here are some things to think about... I am not entirely sure it is all accurate so please let me know. Stay safe in the NE! You missed the most important reason this storm is bad. 7) People in the Northeast have little if any experience with hurricanes (they are not like Nor'easters; I've been through both), and this includes building codes, power grid design, and storm water management. This is why the subways are not running. The wind is a problem, but the sheer amount of rain falling EVERYWHERE for the next few days will tax the normal drainage, and they aren't designed for it. It's like an earthquake - they happen so infrequently that the Northeast doesn't think of them when they develop building codes. Sandy is a wuss to most of Florida - but Florida always has Hurricanes in mind, we have monster storm drainage systems (some of our normal thundershowers drop 6-9" of rain), and buildings are built to code to withstand high winds. Stay safe, listen to the weather men and emergency management people, and make sure you have flood insurance. Edited in - oh, and the underlying geology is different in the two regions. There's actually bedrock in the Northeast, and while there are swamps they aren't as extensive. | ||
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`phobiA
51 Posts
On October 30 2012 11:14 heliusx wrote: Wind gusts are topping out in the 60s. Sustained are half that. There are no 90+ mph winds. The real damage is going to be water damage. Just five minutes ago The Weather Channel was reporting 94 mph gusts in NY... with 70+ all around the coast. | ||
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CeriseCherries
6170 Posts
On October 30 2012 11:15 felisconcolori wrote: You missed the most important reason this storm is bad. 7) People in the Northeast have little if any experience with hurricanes (they are not like Nor'easters; I've been through both), and this includes building codes, power grid design, and storm water management. This is why the subways are not running. The wind is a problem, but the sheer amount of rain falling EVERYWHERE for the next few days will tax the normal drainage, and they aren't designed for it. It's like an earthquake - they happen so infrequently that the Northeast doesn't think of them when they develop building codes. Sandy is a wuss to most of Florida - but Florida always has Hurricanes in mind, we have monster storm drainage systems (some of our normal thundershowers drop 6-9" of rain), and buildings are built to code to withstand high winds. Stay safe, listen to the weather men and emergency management people, and make sure you have flood insurance. Edited in - oh, and the underlying geology is different in the two regions. There's actually bedrock in the Northeast, and while there are swamps they aren't as extensive. I guess its like if the south got a foot or two of snow lol #No power still on tl | ||
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heliusx
United States2306 Posts
On October 30 2012 11:18 `phobiA wrote: Just five minutes ago The Weather Channel was reporting 94 mph gusts in NY... with 70+ all around the coast. that's where i saw the wind map on their website =/ | ||
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