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Typhoon Haiyan in Philippines

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    Quote Originally Posted by Watercooler:
    Ah, typical geoexpat response when confronted with an uncomfortable (but true) point.

    Of course, they are "just" a third world country, so what do you expect from them? Unlike our "advanced" and "modern" countries. Don't you see what is wrong with that line of argument?
    stop being ridiculous. US, richest country in the world, dealt SO well with Katrina (a much weaker storm impacting a much less densely populated area) lol. I say this as an american.

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    what is worrying is how little news is getting out. very concerned.

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    my wife has tears in her eyes. evacuation centres being evacuated to other evacuation centres. anyone with a house still standing taking in evacuees. one family has taken in 13 other families. no food available.


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    A tweet from a UN official states the destruction is on par with the 2006 Indian Ocean Tsunami.


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    A new circulation has formed East of the Philippines...the alphabet may be complete by the end of next week.

    HAINAN is showing signs of re-intensification. I guess we'll get some rain soon...


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    Sky News is now reporting the Red Cross say at least 1200 dead, and counting. 1000 in Tacloban and 200 in Samar. Many other towns yet to be reached. Terrible news. Heartbreaking to watch on the news the faces of the children separated from their parents.

    http://news.sky.com/story/1166188/su...east-1200-dead

    Last edited by kimwy66; 09-11-2013 at 09:18 PM.
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    1200 dead estimated by Red Cross - I hope the HK government sends help.

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    From the Typhoon Hunter


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