Theodore’s Comments (group member since Apr 01, 2017)

Theodore’s comments from the Navigating Indieworld Discussing All Things Indie group.

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How about a phrase almost always USED incorrectly: Begs the question.

Given what has just happened regarding the horrific security breach at Equifax, I urge you to read the following article, and then, to take action regarding freezing your credit accounts at all three credit bureaus in the US:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/reales...

The requirements for freezing your credit accounts in each state are different…just google “Credit freeze – [your state]” Then, follow the instructions for all THREE credit bureaus. If you’re a senior, there should not be a fee in most states. If you’re unable to do this for yourself, contact your account or financial advisor for assistance.

Susan and I have had our accounts frozen for the last 11 years. It undoubtedly saved us from being caught up in the Wells Fargo debacle last year. Even if someone has your SS#, they canNOT open new bank or credit card accounts or take out a loan because there's no way for an institution to check the credit of the person applying. Even you canNOT open a new account without temporarily lifting the freeze (say, for two weeks) at one or more of the bureaus. With your accounts frozen at all three bureaus, you can't even obtain your own credit score. Everything is nailed down.

Ted

Jose... you tricky little guy. Looping around now he should start moving soon. Official cone has him curve back NE. Models teasing idea high pressure may block in the NE next week... slowing or even turning him left. Low chance now but chance is there. Another area to watch this time next week could be nearing the Lesser Antilles. www.spaghettimodels.com / Mikes Weather Page APP

Thanks, Ladies!!!

XOXOXOXOXOXO

Hey, Gang...

You'll love this week's story...it's about a funny story about a drug deal between two Mobsters that almost has a tragic ending. A vote for Theodore Jerome Cohen would be appreciated.

https://www.indiesunlimited.com/2017/...

Thanks.

Ted

Carole wrote: "YAY!!!"

Be thankful for small favors. (;>)

Looks like Jose has turned, again, and will miss the East Coast. Gutter ball, for sure. Whew! Adios!

Alex, Piaras...as usual, the sense of humour (just for you) comes through loud and clear! Bwahahahahaha

Amy wrote: "So our stuff can predict things accurately and we don't even get hurricanes!?! (Apart from 1987 which I slept through.)"

You do get some great gales off the North Sea (;>) And yes, you guys and gals do a terrific job...you put a lot more time, money, and "manpower" into gathering and analyzing the data that goes into your model, and as a result, the predictions are more accurate. We thank you! (;>) Obviously, the US has to step up its game, as soon as the president and others recognize that climate change is not fake news.

Carole wrote: "Aye, aye!!"

It's not that the UK model is so much better than ours (in fact, the updated US model did pretty well in Harvey)...but the problem for us is, the Europeans put a significantly greater effort into gathering and analyzing the data that they enter into their model...they have many more people working the problem...the US needs to throw more money at the problem and step up its game. One has to wonder: if there had been more agreement between the two models as Irma approached the Keys, how much of a difference would it have made? As it was, the UK model was the one that correctly predicted the path up the west coast while the US model incorrectly predicted a path up the east coast. This probably delayed the departure of many on both coasts. We can't have this!

East Coast, including Florida and north...

Latest spaghetti chart for Hurricane Jose...pay close attention...take a good look at what the UK model (blue squares) is predicting:

https://my.sfwmd.gov/sfwmd/common/ima...

Stay alert!

Anita wrote: "From the pictures she sent, nothing like what was expected. Her brother lives about a mile away. He had no damage, but has lost power. The Tampa mayor said they dodged the bullet. Other parts of th..."

You must be talking about Jose...everything I see shows it shooting off to the north, with some possible problems in New England, eventually:

https://www.cyclocane.com/

Atlantic Storms
HURRICANE Jose - Current Wind Speed: 90 knots - max predicted speed: 90 knots at Monday, 11 Sep 2017 11:00 AM View Satellite and Storm Details →
...JOSE PASSING WELL NORTHEAST OF THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS...

Anita wrote: "Good news from one fellow author. She lives in St. Petersburg. She is home, has no damage and has electricity. She said, "St. Pete is very, very lucky.""

Lucky, if right. Simply a horrific storm. Millions and millions without electricity, not even considering the damage from wind and water.

Erica wrote: "Luckily, the projected sustained winds for my area are <39 mph."

Lucky. BTW, I think I now have figured out why the Europeans seem to do a better job of forecasting our storms than does our government...it's not that our model isn't as good as theirs...it's that the Europeans have made a far greater investment in describing the initial state of the atmosphere and ocean surface. Shame on OUR government for not working harder to protect US citizens.

If you live in the area where the states of Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee abutt, you'll want to look at this graphic:

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_at1....

Irma will be on your doorstep by Wednesday.

Carole wrote: "That's (the response in your link) exactly what I was thinking. I believe that people take too many books and don't get to half of them- but I also think that some read the book and don't like it a..."

That's a good practice. I've pretty much settled on it as well.

For those who've given out paperback copies of their books and then, have been "stiffed" by those promising reviews, you'll want to read this:

http://www.indiesunlimited.com/2017/0...

Carole wrote: "Poetic- but still a scary situation."

I'll say! On the other hand, what I've been hearing is Mother Nature, yelling: "Can you hear me NOW?!"

Next up: A tropical wave located several hundred miles southeast of the Cabo Verde Islands is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms.

This activity has increased since yesterday, and some gradual
development of this system is possible during the next few days
while it moves west-northwestward over the eastern Atlantic Ocean.

* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent.
* Formation chance through 5 days...low...30 percent.