Hey Bud,

For a person who doesn't live in EQ country I think you may have been at the airport when you were supposed to be dockside. The only known health hazard related to earthquakes, which has not yet been proven is when, during dry weather an EQ occurs it sends dust into the air from the local hillsides and people contract some type of illness, much like a flu.

The only conclusion one can draw from your post is the usual. You have not been successful in your last endeavor, so you are onto the next possible project, ie: earthquakes and health.

Did you know that earthquake preparedness leads to better health following an earthquake? It does because people don't panic, which causes anxiety and sometimes heart failure. People don't do stupid things like run outside so they can get run over by a passing car, or have a light pole fall on them. They don't stand near the windows where glass can break into their bodies. Of course the list is very long, but I've covered a good deal of it on my web site. According to some scientists who have read it, it is a thumbs up event. I have yet to hear but one negative remark and that was the black background. But, as to content I've been told repeatedly, I've really done my homework. Actually, I did more than that, but that's ok.

It is far more important than predicting earthquakes because if you aren't ready, it won't matter if you are told or not because you'll do what you aren't supposed to be doing. Thus you will suffer poor health after an EQ. If for no other reason, a lack of enough clean water and probably eating to many beans from the pantry.

Of course, health will at one point be improved by the new legislation on water heaters because renters won't be in harms way from water heaters falling on them, possibly causing fires or explosions as well. So it is quite beneficial.

I will not discuss ear tones with you because we have entirely different points of view on this issue. I have 3 parts of 4 for a successful project. When #4 arrives, then I can do something with it, but for now, I'll give it a rest and let the little gray cells work, or wait until I read something and find the answer to the puzzle. I've got miles of patience.

Meanwhile research project #2 is at hand, is underway and thus I am pleased.

If you live in a place which has coconut trees, I would suggest you do not stay there when an EQ occurs. It can be a rear knock-out.

Petra - Hanging Ten In EQ Country & Lovin' It.

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