tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57993013486731772302011-11-27T15:23:08.500-08:00frank mapahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12410134023993641879noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5799301348673177230.post-8352374221110911012011-03-11T00:10:00.001-08:002011-03-11T00:10:56.652-08:00<h4><span class="verdana10 grey"><a href="http://www.straitstimes.com/">Home</a> &gt; Breaking News &gt; <a href="http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/SE%2BAsia/SE%2BAsia.html">SE Asia</a> &gt; Story</span> </h4><div class="sthead"> <h3 class="date_story"> Mar 11, 2011 </h3><h1 class="storyheadline"> Tsunami warning issued for Indonesia, Philippines </h1></div><img class="stimage" src="http://www.straitstimes.com/STI/STIMEDIA/image/20110311/tsunamiwarning-11.jpg" width="330" /> <h4 class="piccaption">A screen grab taken from news footage by NHK shows cars on a flooded street following an earthquake-triggered tsumani in Miyagi prefecture. A tsunami warning was issued for Japan, Russia and the Mariana Islands. -- PHOTO: AFP</h4><br />TOKYO - A TSUNAMI warning was issued for Japan, Russia and the Mariana Islands Friday after a 7.9-magnitude quake struck off Japan, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said. <br />'An earthquake of this size has the potential to generate a destructive tsunami that can strike coastlines near the epicentre within minutes and more distant coastlines within hours,' the centre said in a statement. <br />It also put the territories of Guam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the Marshall Islands, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Nauru, Micronesia and Hawaii under a lower tsunami watch. <br />The Philippine government's seismology agency said warned people living on the east coast to be on alert for the possibility of tsunamis.<br />'There is no evacuation order but people living along the entire length of the country's east coast should be on alert and await further instructions,' the agency's chief Renato Solidum said in a nationwide radio broadcast.<br />Indonesia too issued an alert, warning people living on its eastern parts including Papua, Maluku and North Sulawesi to be on guard for tsunamis. -- AFP<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5799301348673177230-835237422111091101?l=eurocruisejobs.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>frank mapahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12410134023993641879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5799301348673177230.post-28197500280807495742009-01-29T23:37:00.001-08:002009-01-29T23:37:57.440-08:00<div id="body"><p>The recent economical difficulties have left many would be vacationers scratching their heads. If they should or shouldn't travel? And if they do what is the best bang for their buck? Disney vacation packages are at an all time low and they will probably stay until we all see some light at the end of the tunnel. Disney has spent many years making sure the families have memorable experiences when participating in any of the family events Disney has to offer. With Disney's Cruise line Vacations families can enjoy a culture rich vacation even the children can enjoy.</p><p>Disney now offers a European cruise vacation at very competitive pricing. Disney is landing in various locations in Europe including Italy, France and Spain. Taking a trip with your family into the Mediterranean has never been so easy. All together Disney now has eight different ports across Europe that cruise ships can port for all guests on the ships to enjoy all the natural beauties Europe has to offer. They can get off the ship and marvel at the amazing waterways of Florence or visit the ruins of Rome. A Disney European cruise can bring a great deal of culture and education tied with many jaw dropping views and excursions for an entire family to enjoy. Tourists have a choice from a seven day cruise all the way to a 14 day journey. Each ship comes with amazing luxuries for all to keep busy including the children.</p><p>For children there is wide range of activities to keep them occupied. Kids can enjoy swimming in one of the many water parks or stay dry and play video games in the arcade while parents can go hit the casino or have a nice quality dinner together. A Disney European Cruise is a trip that is perfect for any age group. Between the ship and the ports there is something for all ages to enjoy not just the grownups. Disney has always been a synonymous with kids and families but Disney now offers a way for both parties to enjoy their vacation. Disney European cruises always emphasize on families having a memorable experience. For any family looking to take a trip where the whole family can enjoy their time a Disney European cruise is the answer. Disney also realizes that when traveling with an entire family much room is needed and this is why all their staterooms have been designed to accommodate families of all sizes. Disney does not want everybody tripping over each other when they get back to their room to relax after a full day of site seeing and excursions.</p></div><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5799301348673177230-2819750028080749574?l=eurocruisejobs.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>frank mapahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12410134023993641879noreply@blogger.com0