...the longest-standing and most reliable allies of the West in the Middle East, and it is said to be close to finalising a major order to upgrade its air force with Eurofighter Typhoons. Reports have resurfaced in the press that Oman is in discussions with the British government over the purchase of 24 Typhoon jets, with talk of an agreement being finalised within the next few months. Speculation about a possible deal has been rife for almost a year, but a report in a recent edition of the Gulf States Newsletter suggests that negotiations could be close to a conclusion. The Eurofighter Typhoon is built by a consortium of European aerospace manufacturers, including the UK's BAE Systems. The Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) needs to complete the replacement programme for its ageing Jaguar aircraft fleet, which was first introduced in the late 1970s. There are 16 British-supplied Jaguars still in operation following the replacement of a squadron of Jaguars with F-16 fighter jets made by Lockheed Martin, a US defence contractor, in 2005 and 2006. The prospective Typhoon deal is reported to be worth over US$2bn. If agreement is reached, it would be extremely timely for the British government and the UK's Royal Air Force. The purchase by Oman would help subsidise the UK's order for 89 more advanced Tranche 3 Typhoons, which the...
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...Typhoon Haiyan The Philippines have encountered several typhoons this year due to its geographical location. The country has been expecting these occurrences and has been aiming to lessen the casualties for each. However, early in November, the country has been warned about the super typhoon that is approaching. Despite the early warning, the group is curious why there is still a large amount of casualties? Project Description This project is a 5 minute documentary film which tackles climate change and philosophy. It would portray how the richer countries perceive this global issue and their stand on it. Do these countries ignore climate change because they have not felt its wrath? Or is Super Typhoon Haiyan an “eye opener” for the said countries? This project aims to show human responsibility and human suffering as well. Are we, humans, liable for what happened? Methodology and Timelines First, the group will research about typhoon haiyan, climate change and the philosophical aspects, which would last for 5 days (November 16-20). Through this, we would be more knowledgeable about what we will present. After which, a plot would be created, brainstorming with the team to produce the best output. The group aims to finish this in 3 days (November 21-23). Following the plot, the documentary filmmaking would take place, which would be on November 24 until December 4. We are targeting on finishing this as early as possible so we would have ample time to revise the film...
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...Katya Hughes Earth Science April, 9, 2014 Extreme Weather Event Essay On this day November 8, 2013 a hurricane called the Typhoon Haiyan hit. This hurricane hit the Southeast Asia, particularly the Philippines. This hurricane was one of the most powerful Typhoons ever. This hurricane also put 12 million people at risk, killing 6,268 people. It also destroyed homes, trees were knocked down, and people were separated from their families. Haiyan is also the strongest storm recorded at landfall, and unofficially the strongest typhoon ever recorded in terms of wind speed. This hurricane is very dangerous and is nothing to play with. A hurricane forms when two blocks of the earth suddenly slip past one another. The surface where they slip is called the fault or fault plane. The location below the earth’s surface where the earthquake starts is called the hypocenter, and the location directly above it on the surface of the earth is called the epicenter. There is also something called foreshock this happens after a large earthquake occurs then smaller earthquakes occur in the same place. Earthquakes tend to happen along the edge of the oceanic and continental plates. Haiyan, known in the Philippines as Super Typhoon Yolanda, had estimated maximum sustained winds of 195 mph with gusts above 220 mph. first it started to affect the island nation. Next they expected that it would cross the Central Philippines and then re-emerge over open water, before...
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...This is very tragic an serious This is very tragic an serious Tacloban, Philippines (CNN) -- As the Philippines faced a long, grim path to recovery in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan, the storm plowed into northeastern Vietnam early Monday, packing powerful winds and forcing hundreds of thousands to evacuate. I wonder what they done with the body’s I wonder what they done with the body’s Philippine authorities warned that the typhoon may have killed thousands there, leaving behind a trail of devastation on a scale they'd never seen before. It still doesn’t say were the bodies are, and I wonder if they took care of all the patients It still doesn’t say were the bodies are, and I wonder if they took care of all the patients No electricity. No food. No water. Houses and buildings leveled. Bodies scattered on the streets. Hospitals overrun with patients. Medical supplies running out. And a death toll that could soar. That means more than 1,200 people died That means more than 1,200 people died The Philippine Red Cross estimates that at least 1,200 people were killed by the storm, but that number could grow as officials make their way to remote areas made nearly inaccessible by Haiyan. According to them 10,000 how can Red Cross have more than 1 estimate According to them 10,000 how can Red Cross have more than 1 estimate Others put the toll much higher: The International Committee of the Red Cross said it's realistic to estimate that 10,000 people may have died nationally...
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...The American Red Cross is one of the best examples of organizations that cater to humanitarian response in a multifaceted scale. Founded in 1881 by Clara Barton, the organization began with attending to the needs of injured American soldiers, and has since evolved to blood banking, disaster relief, health services, and emergency response in both local and international settings (American Red Cross, 2014). The ARC lives by the core values of the 5C’s: compassion, collaboration, creativity, credibility, and commitment, both within its members and to the communities it serves. The organization has proven itself to be dedicated in improving the lives of the men, women, and children who have faced man-made and natural disasters, not only in terms of emergency relief, but also in recovery and development (Hamner, 2008). Because of its longevity as an organization and its continued efforts to protect the welfare of persons in need, the ARC has become a paradigm for other humanitarian agencies that intend to expand their reach. At the same time, however, the organization is not immune to risks that challenge its espoused values. As an organization that responds to both local and international emergencies, communication has become an essential tool not only in maintaining the core values of the American Red Cross, but also in improving its performance particularly in terms of inter-agency coordination. Coordination has become one of the biggest challenges present in every humanitarian...
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...I. Introduction The Coca-Cola Company is the world's largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands. Led by Coca-Cola, one of the world's most valuable and recognizable brands, our Company's portfolio features 16 billion-dollar brands. Globally, we are the No. 1 provider of sparkling beverages, ready-to-drink coffees, and juices and juice drinks. Through the world's largest beverage distribution system, consumers in more than 200 countries enjoy our beverages at a rate of more than 1.8 billion servings a day. With an enduring commitment to building sustainable communities, our Company is focused on initiatives that reduce our environmental footprint, support active, healthy living, create a safe, inclusive work environment for our associates, and enhance the economic development of the communities where we operate. Together with our bottling partners, we rank among the world's top 10 private employers with more than 700,000 system associates. This company is confronted with a great deal of challenges and opportunities. Being part of the social order and society expects, we are encouraged to improve our business practices in ways that respect ethical values, people, communities and the environment. II. The CSR of the Company/Business The Coca-Cola Philippines Company announced on November 15, 2013 that the Coca-Cola system is donating millions of dollar in cash and in-kind contributions to support disaster relief and...
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...is planning to establish a micro-finance bank in the Philippines soon. AGFUND President Prince Talal said this during an exclusive interview with Arab News. He said Filipino expatriates have been working alongside Saudis with sincerity and dedication. Prince Talal pointed out that the offer of assistance through AGFUND was a token of appreciation to acknowledge the contribution of the Filipinos. “The Philippines is a country that gives before it takes,” Prince Talal said, lauding the efforts of thousands of Filipino workers in the Kingdom. The prince said that he will be visiting the Philippines in January to follow up on the proposal of establishing a micro-finance bank. The initiative is timely especially in the wake of the recent typhoon that has devastated many parts of the country. The interview with Arab News will be aired on ABS-CBN TV as part of a special coverage on Prince Talal’s humanitarian gesture. Prince Talal spoke about helping the Filipino community in the Kingdom by building a school. "Filipinos speak English; they are hard workers, they richly deserve the jobs that they do,” he said. Prince Talal welcomed the idea of admitting Filipino students in the Open University under the AGFUND program and asked the university officials to pursue the...
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...fled their homes in western Indonesia in recent days following a series of violent volcanic eruptions, an official said Tuesday. Mount Sinabung on the north of Sumatra island has been hurling out red-hot ash, rocks and torrents of glowing lava up to seven kilometres into the air since the start of the month. Villagers from the nearby Karo district are being evacuated as the volcano, which erupted in September for the first time since 2010, continues to spew ash and rocks. Indonesia located in the Ring of Fire has dozens of active volcanoes, many of which have been known, in the past, to have killed hundreds of people. " Global aid response gathers pace for Philippines"- November 12, 2013- Channel News Asia The global response to Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines gathered...
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...bloated bureaucracy, etc. What innovations do you suggest/introduce to uplift its economic status? Our country is one of the world’s fastest growing economies having an emerging economic status. In Asia, Philippines is the fastest growing Asian country. This is evidenced by 7 percent increase in the domestic economy for the third quarter in 2013 having a gross domestic product growth of 7.4 percent in the first three quarters compared with 6.7 percent in the same period in 2012. A property boom and the services sector were the main drivers of the economic expansion. However, our economy is expected to grow about 7 percent only by end of the year as expansion in October-December is stunted by Typhoon Haiyan. Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said Super Typhoon Haiyan would cut up to 0.8 percentage points from gross domestic product growth in the last quarter of the year. Yes, we all know that Philippine economy faced very difficult issues but challenging year in 2013. Let me mention the famous ones, on political and financial issues is the pork barrel scam or what is known as Philippine Assistance Development Fund (PDAF) case, political confrontation between Muslim rebels and government forces (Zamboanga war), “word wars” in senate involving our great political leaders – Senators Miriam and Enrile and the unauthorized release of government funds due to fake SAROs (Special Allotment Release Orders). On natural calamities we have...
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...with the top 700 meters (about 2,300 feet) of ocean showing warming of 0.302 degrees Fahrenheit since 1969. Shrinking ice sheets – the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets have decreased in mass. Declining Arctic sea ice – both the extent and thickness of Arctic sea ice has declined rapidly over the last several decades. Glacial retreat – glaciers are retreating almost everywhere around the world – including in the Alps, Himalayas, Andes, Rockies, Alaska and Africa. Ocean acidification – since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, the acidity of surface ocean waters has increased by about 30 percent. And of course the occurring of extreme events, 2 years ago, our country was hit by a strongest typhoon to be made in the history; Typhoon Yolanda with an international name Typhoon Haiyan. Those were devastating moments as Filipinos; it took a way thousands of lives, homes, businesses, and totally everything. Now, we are experiencing El Niño,...
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...with the top 700 meters (about 2,300 feet) of ocean showing warming of 0.302 degrees Fahrenheit since 1969. Shrinking ice sheets – the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets have decreased in mass. Declining Arctic sea ice – both the extent and thickness of Arctic sea ice has declined rapidly over the last several decades. Glacial retreat – glaciers are retreating almost everywhere around the world – including in the Alps, Himalayas, Andes, Rockies, Alaska and Africa. Ocean acidification – since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, the acidity of surface ocean waters has increased by about 30 percent. And of course the occurring of extreme events, 2 years ago, our country was hit by a strongest typhoon to be made in the history; Typhoon Yolanda with an international name Typhoon Haiyan. Those were devastating moments as Filipinos; it took a way thousands of lives, homes, businesses, and totally everything. Now, we are experiencing El Niño,...
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...Chapter 1 Introduction Typhoon Haiyan (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Yolanda) tragically killed thousands of Filipinos brought extreme hardship to hundreds of thousands more. It also, wiped away any veneer from the country’s military revealing the Philippines, a country of almost 100 million people to be without any meaning full self defence capabilities. The catastrophe of Typhoon Yolanda brings good and bad effects to the people and also to the other institutions all around the world. That catastrophe did not only bring us devastation and ruining the lives and livelihood of the people but also it brings us something positive and that would be the genuine smile of the Filipinos despite of this tragic event. It also leads us to form together as one. And the action brings hope to the victims to live and continue despite of traumatic experiences. Therefore we conclude that this tragic happened in our country didn’t give us to ruined the land and the people but it leads us to strengthen our faith and unity. Statement of the Problem This study aims to determine if there is/are a truly good effect of this kind of catastrophic tragedy happens to a country rather than we saw in our naked eyes as it is only negative effects and brought fears and tears to the victims of this typhoon. This data is based from the internet and some are from our personal analyzation to answer the problem. Specifically, this study will attempt to answer the following questions: 1....
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...On November 8, 2013, Typhoon Yolanda , a super typhoon of unprecedented power , made landfall among the islands of the Philippines causing massive devastation across multiple islands. Particularly affected were many of the poorest communities whose already stressed circumstances were even further com promised by the storm. Yolanda decimated entire regions as it made landfall five times while crossing over the central Philippine islands. The storm affected 4 provinces and 10,436 barangays in 575 municipalities when it hit land with sustained winds of 196mph and even stronger gusts which ripped off roofs, collapsed buildings, shattered windows and inundated coastal regions with an incredible storm surge. The storm surge swallowed houses and people, destroyed boats and fishing inputs and left the majority of homes either completely destroyed or uninhabitable . In the aftermath, UNOCHA reports place the number of affected people at 13.28 million. As of the 22nd November 2013 , Yolanda has left dead 4,015 and has displaced 921,356 families/4,330,502 persons. Housing damage reports remain at 1,085,446 (536,313 completely destroyed with another 549,133 partially damaged). Millions of affected persons depend on daily food aid that is provided through local government units; and although food security remains a lower priority for most families; this could change very quickly if food distributions cease without first addressing the core issues surrounding loss of livelihood. Additionally...
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...destruction caused by disasters, mostly brought by typhoons, are inscribed in the Philippine fact book. One of the reasons why reports on disasters are on the rise is due to the country’s geographical location in the Pacific seismic belt that makes it prone to severe tropical storms and earthquakes. Other contributing factors are the vulnerability of citizens including lack of technical materials and extensive trainings of the agencies, which should institute proper mitigation and response to catastrophes. The demands for government leadership and sound policies before, during and after disasters are vital to the preservation of human life and resources. The need to...
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