Tsunami Hits Coastal Communities Across Southeast Asia, Killing An Estimated 275,000 People by Andrew Stratton
On December 26, 2004 the Asian Tsunami hit the coastal regions of Southeast Asia. It was the result of the second largest and longest lasting underwater earthquake ever recorded, and has since been referred to as the single worst tsunami on record. The earthquake that generated this tsunami... The wave caused by this quake did massive damage to parts of Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, and Thailand, with crests reaching a maximum height of 100 feet. ... A further 1,126,900 people were rendered homeless, requiring massive relief efforts to ensure that those that survived the tsunami did not...

Infrastructure Decimated By Earthquake In Kobe, Japan On January 17, 1995 by Andrew Stratton
On January 17th, 1995 a massive earthquake hit the region of Kobe, Japan. This quake was unique in that it occurred at the intersection of three tectonic plates. This resulted in enormous damage to the area. Buildings collapsed, roads were destroyed, and utilities went offline for days. ... Many buildings suffered extensive damage from the 5th floor and higher. ... In this case the direct effect damage was limited to the destruction of underground utility lines, fences, and drainage ditches. ... Initially damage is caused as a direct effect of the shift in the tectonic plates.

Huge Landslide Destroys Ski Resort by Andrew Stratton
On July 30, 1997 a huge landslide rolled over the Thredbo Ski village in Australia causing massive damage and virtually burying the resort; cars, buildings, people and all! The loose earth, rock, and foliage swept down the slope and crashed into the Bimbadeen Lodge, a multi-level building, used... The damage to the resort was devastating. ... Lost revenues from the closure and from the reduced level of tourism were enormous. ... Millions of dollars had to be spent to repair and rebuild the facility and it took quite a long time to complete the repairs and reopen for business.

How Data Is Stored On A Hard Drive by Jason Perry
When a file is saved on a computer, the data is stored on the hard disk platter's magnetic coating. This magnetic coating on the platters is the 'glue' that keeps your data. Any damage to that magnetic coating means that there is data loss as each piece of missing coating contains data. ... Platter damage is the most serious type of damage to cause hard drive failure. ... Fire, water, electrical damage to the hard disk would require 'parts' replacement. ... Also, as careful as most people are with their laptops, a small drop from the couch to the floor or down a flight of stairs, is the...

2003 California Wildfire Worst in Its History to That Time by Andrew Stratton
In late October 2003 the state of California was slammed with the worst wildfire that it had experienced to that date. Twenty people where killed, and damage to local communities and infrastructure was extensive. The wild fire extended from the Mexican boarder north to the suburbs of Los Angeles. ... Not all natural disasters kill thousands of people, yet most will spread their effects over huge areas and cause massive damage to our fragile and over-used infrastructure. ... Damage to the area was devastating.

Some Of The Worst Tornados In US History Result In Massive Damage by Andrew Stratton
April 11, 1965 is still remembered by many: that day a brutal string of tornados hit the states of Iowa, Indiana, and Michigan with wind gusts as high as 318 miles per hour, killing 250 people and injuring some 1500 others. The first funnel cloud hit the ground at 1 p.m. ... An F4 storm hit Koontz Lake, Indiana and 2 other twisters hit Wakarusa, and Goshen, doing massive damage to homes, and local infrastructure. ... The damage from all these rapidly occurring storms was devastating. ... Houses where completely destroyed, and all the major utilities took damage.

Role of The Druid Wow by Hunter Crowell
Of the many different character classes in WOW, each having a different accepted role, there is one lauded as superior by those who play them, and scoffed at by those around them. There are a few responsibilities that must be filled for a group of adventurers to succeed in a dungeon. ... While in Moonkin Form, they can dole out massive damage by raining down arcane and nature spells on the target. ... A druid desiring to fill another role, especially the popular role of damage dealing, is shunned.

Role Playing Games--Character Guide 3 by Dustin Schwerman
Introduction: Ah the attacker. How can one go wrong? Truly, this is the specialty that needs no introduction, but we’ll give it one anyway. In a role playing game, the attackers are the solid, effective damage dealers. Whether through their high chance of successfully hitting, their ability to... An attacker, however, should not be confused with an achiever (who has a high chance of succeeding any action, not just attacks) or a blaster (who deals massive damage to multiple opponents). ... For purposes of this article, attackers can include any and all of the following: a character who has...

How to Choose Right PC Diagnostic Software by Natalie Aranda
Computer Diagnostics is a need to keep a healthy operating system and vital for business productivity, where a failure can be a costly mistake. PC diagnostic software can determine hardware and software conditions and possible failures, as well as current settings and connectivity. ... Most software developers state, "use it at your own risk" because of the lack of knowledge that can lead also to massive data loss. ... In addition, a PC diagnostic tool can help you to identify potential problems that can damage your hard drive or any other piece of hardware.

Role Playing Games--Character Guide 4 by Dustin Schwerman
Introduction: Being able to cause massive damage is well and good, but it’s a useless ability in either of the following cases: you can’t hit your foe, or you’ve already been dropped. In the world of role playing games, these simple facts explain the existence of defenders, characters who don’t... The attacker/defender adds good damage to strong defenses, which makes for a foe both hard to kill and quite capable of killing your opponents. ... Such an opponent can be quite stressful to players, since they get many turns but still don’t seem to be causing any effect.