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Any Vaccines for a cruise to indonesia, thailand, then china?

Question by Katie 🙂: Any Vaccines for a cruise to indonesia, thailand, then china?
i’m 13 and we’re taking a cruise there this late spring and i was wondering do i need any vaccines for any of those places. If so, which ones hurt the most and where do u get them (arm or bum?) I’m a bit terrified of needles. I havent had any shots since kindergarten so I don’t know if that effects it.

Thanks!

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Answer by ckm1956
Here’s the CDC’s page on travel recommendations.

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Did we just get in a war with CHINA?

Question by Timothy Matthews: Did we just get in a war with CHINA?
November 10, 2010
Chinese EMP Attack Prompts US Missile Strike After Cruise Ship Crippled
By: Sorcha Faal

A new report circulating in the Kremlin today prepared for Prime Minister Putin by Director Anatoly Perminov of the Russian Federal Space Agency states that an Arkon-1 military satellite monitoring the western coastal regions of North America detected an “EMP anomalous event” occurring on November 8th at 0600 Pacific Standard Time (-8 hours GMT) that bore the “direct signature” of a YJ-62 subsonic anti-ship missile fired from a Chinese People’s Liberation Navy Type 041 submarine (NATO code name Yuan-Class) [photo 2nd left] known to be patrolling approximately 200 kilometers off United States coast.

Nearly 11 hours after this EMP “event”, this report further says, Arkon-1 then detected a BGM-109 (Tomahawk) subsonic cruise missile launched from a US Navy Ohio-Class submarine operating off the coast of California [photo bottom left] on a “training mission” from its home port located at US Navy’s Kitsap Base in Washington State and was enroute to the largest American Naval Base on the US west coast in San Diego, California.

Note: A Russian military intelligence (GRU) addendum to this report states that the “training mission” the Ohio-Class submarine was on is related to a new US law passed this year allowing for the first time in history for women to serve on US Navy subs and was an “operational exercise” testing female Naval Officers competence prior to their first “operational deployment”.

The “immediate effect” of the Chinese Navy’s firing of their EMP missile, this report continues, was the “catastrophic crippling” of the US based cruise ship Carnival Splendor [photo 3rd left] that stranded its nearly 4,500 passengers and crew in a “dead in the water” boat and prompting the Americans to send the US Navy’s Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier, warplanes, and supply aircraft to protect it from further attack after all of its electronic systems were destroyed.

An electromagnetic pulse (EMP) such as was used upon the Carnival Splendor is a burst of electromagnetic radiation that causes rapidly changing electric fields (or magnetic fields) that when coupling with electrical/electronic systems produces damaging current and voltage surges destroying all non-hardened electrical systems.

The US Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) had previously warned that American ships were vulnerable to such attacks with EMP Assessment Group Leader of Blaise Corbett stating that “the consequences of failing to take appropriate precautions to protect fleet mission critical systems can ultimately prove catastrophic to the Navy’s mission.”

The purpose of this Chinese EMP upon an American ship, this report says, was twofold: 1.) A test of the EMP weapon itself that in a war against the Americans and would be used against their Naval Fleet and Marine Forces operating out of California and the west coast of the US, and 2.) A test of the response time for American retaliatory measures against any Chinese warship attacking the US and/or its interests in the Pacific.

The GRU further states that the timing of this attack was timed even more crucially due to China’s testing of America’s response time during a period when their President, as Commander In Chief of all US Military Forces, was out of the country, as Obama was as he was in India at the time.

The Americans response time of nearly 11 hours between the EMP attack on the Carnival Splendor and the US retaliatory strike, the GRU states, “virtually assured” that the Chinese submarine responsible for the attack escaped, but which they further point out may have been intended by the Americans so as not to escalate this crisis.

To the geo-political reason(s) for a Communist Chinese attack upon the Americans just days before the crucially important G-20 Summit in South Korea, which both President’s Hu and Obama will be attending, this report says was due to the United States, in essence, declaring total economic war upon the rest of the world by its printing of nearly $ 1 Trillion US Dollars in order to monetize its staggering debt and that China warned:

“If the United States can increase the volume of dollars and it can transmit inflation to other countries to lessen the pressure of debt, then it will bring about a catastrophic influence on the world.”

Please check CNN.
My posts were deleted earlier. Look at this while you can.

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Answer by Hero134
Yes

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Q&A: Russia will do an exercse in the Artic for their new found land, Do you see problems?

Question by יונתן: Russia will do an exercse in the Artic for their new found land, Do you see problems?
Russian strategic bombers will take part in an Arctic exercise on Monday and Tuesday including tactical launches of cruise missiles, an air force spokesman said.

As most of you should know they have started doing cold war copy bombing patrols including going past there limits. I think there has been at least 4 times since the start of these new patrols where NATO or other forces have had to run intercepts. The latest was British planes had to check out 8 Russian Bombers outside of Norwegian waters. My question on this is what for, the elections or do we see future problems? I have always said Russia and China were close friends when it comes down to low oil sources. Another concern is if they wanted to gather intel or ever make a move they makes continued border passing runs and we get use to it and the more they do it, the higher risk of them gathering intel or other motives. What do you think?

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Answer by NEOBillyfree
were are the enviro nazis now?

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Y is Fox News afraid to criticize China for trying to hack into US military computers = owners live in China?

Question by American Noodle: Y is Fox News afraid to criticize China for trying to hack into US military computers = owners live in China?
From Mike Mount
CNN

WASHINGTON (CNN) — The Chinese military continues to increase spending on efforts to break into U.S. military computer systems, expand its Navy, and invest in intercontinental nuclear missiles and weapons to destroy satellites, according to the latest U.S report on China’s military power.
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By ADAM ENTOUS

WASHINGTON—The Pentagon voiced alarm over China’s military buildup, saying it was expanding its advantage over Taiwan and investing heavily in ballistic and cruise missile capabilities that could one day pose a challenge to U.S. dominance in the western Pacific.

In its annual report to Congress on Chinese military capabilities, the Pentagon also cited China’s advances in electronic warfare. The U.S. government has been the target of cyber intrusions the report says appear to have originated in China and aimed to steal military secrets. “These intrusions focused on exfiltrating information, some of which could be of strategic or military utility,” the report said.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703908704575433933444265178.html

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Answer by stanleys_2001
Fox is owned by CHINA – because they are HERE in AMERICA and CHINA owns a LARGE AMOUNT of STOCK in AMERICA. That’s the extent of that.

Unlike the MAIN STREAM MEDIA – who refuse to carry ANTI-OBAMA stories… Fox will report “news”.

So many times… I’ll see a story on FOX… and tune to MSNBC or CNN – and there will be NO MENTION of it – FOR DAYS!

(And that’s only because FOX broke the story… and they HAD to cover it).

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Planning Family Trip to China?

Question by Dafan: Planning Family Trip to China?
My adventurous family and I are planning a trip to China in June 2010. We are planning to arrange all travel ourselves and stay in non-Western hotels. I’m a teacher, and I hope to see the sights while avoiding (to the greatest extent) having a typical tourist experience. I especially hope to get a sense of China’s past (philosophies, history) vs. her present/future, and to be an observer of Chinese “life”.

I would love to hear advice from experienced travelers to China! Here’s our basic itinerary. I’m struggling over whether to stay in Guilin or just go to Yongshuo instead. Thoughts??

Beijing – 5 days (4 nights) – Great Wall, Forbidden City/Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Back Lakes, Daoist/Buddhist temples, Panjiayuan Jiuhuo Shichang Shopping District

Xi’an – 1.5 days (2 nights) – Terracotta Warriors, City Wall/Muslim Quarter, Wild Goose Pagoda, museum

Shanghai – 3 days (3 nights) The only guided tour I have planned is in Shanghai (includes Bund, Yu Yuan Gardens, Jade Buddha, Pudong, Xin Tiandi, People’s Square). Also plan to see Old Chinese City, French Concession, take the Maglev train, and am debating the Huangpu River Cruise

Guilin/Yongshuo – 1.5 days (2 nights) Don’t know which one to see, but I want to do the Li River Cruise. I’ve heard it’s 1/2 the cost if you start in Yongshuo.

Hong Kong – 4 days (4 nights) Repulse Bay, beach, Lantao Island, ???

Best answer:

Answer by Collen
That’s an ambitious itinerary! How old are your children? Traveling in China can be very tiring, regardless of your age, but your children may need more downtime than you, especially while they’re adjusting to the time difference. As China Traveler pointed out, your hectic schedule doesn’t leave much time for interaction with Chinese. One activity I would suggest is to take in some parks — Beijing has wonderful parks and you might want to go early some morning (say 6 a.m.-ish) to view all the activity such as ballroom dancing and exercises that go on. Later in the day, parks could provide a chance for your kids to play with Chinese kids (if it’s after school or on a weekend) and for you to interact with their parents. Language could be a problem, but smiles go a long way!

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Q&A: Planning Family Trip to China?

Question by Dafan: Planning Family Trip to China?
My adventurous family and I are planning a trip to China in June 2010. We are planning to arrange all travel ourselves and stay in non-Western hotels. I’m a teacher, and I hope to see the sights while avoiding (to the greatest extent) having a typical tourist experience. I especially hope to get a sense of China’s past (philosophies, history) vs. her present/future, and to be an observer of Chinese “life”.

I would love to hear advice from experienced travelers to China! Here’s our basic itinerary. I’m struggling over whether to stay in Guilin or just go to Yongshuo instead. Thoughts??

Beijing – 5 days (4 nights) – Great Wall, Forbidden City/Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Back Lakes, Daoist/Buddhist temples, Panjiayuan Jiuhuo Shichang Shopping District

Xi’an – 1.5 days (2 nights) – Terracotta Warriors, City Wall/Muslim Quarter, Wild Goose Pagoda, museum

Shanghai – 3 days (3 nights) The only guided tour I have planned is in Shanghai (includes Bund, Yu Yuan Gardens, Jade Buddha, Pudong, Xin Tiandi, People’s Square). Also plan to see Old Chinese City, French Concession, take the Maglev train, and am debating the Huangpu River Cruise

Guilin/Yongshuo – 1.5 days (2 nights) Don’t know which one to see, but I want to do the Li River Cruise. I’ve heard it’s 1/2 the cost if you start in Yongshuo.

Hong Kong – 4 days (4 nights) Repulse Bay, beach, Lantao Island, ???

Best answer:

Answer by Collen
That’s an ambitious itinerary! How old are your children? Traveling in China can be very tiring, regardless of your age, but your children may need more downtime than you, especially while they’re adjusting to the time difference. As China Traveler pointed out, your hectic schedule doesn’t leave much time for interaction with Chinese. One activity I would suggest is to take in some parks — Beijing has wonderful parks and you might want to go early some morning (say 6 a.m.-ish) to view all the activity such as ballroom dancing and exercises that go on. Later in the day, parks could provide a chance for your kids to play with Chinese kids (if it’s after school or on a weekend) and for you to interact with their parents. Language could be a problem, but smiles go a long way!

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If you could only go on one river in China, would it be the Yangtze or Li?

Question by Curiousss: If you could only go on one river in China, would it be the Yangtze or Li?

Best answer:

Answer by Kk D
what’s li

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Since the time of the Mughal Empire the valley of which river has been inhabited more by Muslims than by Hindu?

Question by Carly: Since the time of the Mughal Empire the valley of which river has been inhabited more by Muslims than by Hindu?
Indus, Ganges, Yangtze, Yellow, or Amur river?

Best answer:

Answer by ginga55
indus

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Q&A: Sneaking Liquor on a RCCL cruise in Asia?

Question by : Sneaking Liquor on a RCCL cruise in Asia?
We are taking a 13 day cruise in Asia, and are wondering about bringing our own alcohol on board. Royal Carib. does not allow you to bring your own liquor on board (even wine) so I’m looking for suggestions. We have saved for years to be able to afford this cruise, and have a budget of $ 200 per person to spend on the cruise (probably at the bar). But we would like to be able to have some pre drinks in our room.

My main question, does anyone know if RCCL in Asia will look differently on liquor than they do in North America? Here, if they catch you, you get sent to the special room to take the liquor out of your bag, and it is sometimes returned at the end of the cruise. That’s it. Now, I’m not wanting to end up in China Jail, so I thought I would ask. We are departing from Hong Kong, but aslo have stops in Japan, Shanghai, South Korea and Taiwan.

We have the rum runner flasks, but I’m not sure if we should use them. Is there another method anyone could suggest? I know there will be some people who say suck it up and just buy the $ 8 drinks, and I know that is the safest option, but I’m looking for suggestions on the departing from Hong Kong with liquor.

Thanks.

Best answer:

Answer by پنجابی جٹ زاهد
I have been through the same situation as yours.I know it is very much annoying.
However what I did was topped up a couple of empty 1 liter TetraPak juice packs
with vodka & scotch and took them aboard without any fuss !

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Alaska, Victoria Cruise Cell Phone Use Questions?

Question by Spike: Alaska, Victoria Cruise Cell Phone Use Questions?
I already know that on a cruise, out at sea the prices are different for cell phone use.The cruise shop have their own price or the big cell companies like AT&T, Verizion and Sprint charge a different price. It mostly for emergency, I heard and a person on a forum said it will say SOS on the cell phone not the provider.

What about when people are on land or at port in Victora, would that be the same price as here in the U.S. or different just like being in Hong Kong, China, England, Germany and Italy(need to switch sim card).

How about when in Alaska at anywhere, when at port and on land would the price be the same with AT&T, Verizion and Sprint. It is the U.S., would it be like if one is in Vegas, L.A., New York, Washington D.C. or Florida and calling to a city in another state, on price?

How are the cell signal anywhere in Alaska?

I checked AT&T’s site(the provider we have) and on their map they have services on land in Alaska. But do they charge the same as if say someone calling from Vegas to California or from New York to Utah, weather it mobile to mobile or not. Well the charges be like those kinds of way.

So anyone know anyone know anything or any good websites with infos, that might not be just one’s view or guess and say best to call your cell provider.

My parents are going on the Alaska Victoria cruise for almost 10 days starting on Aug 6, and back home on Aug 15 mid to late afternoon. It be nice to keep in contact to make sure nothing happen to them like a bad road and got hurt well walking or there is whatever problem with the cruise ship and so on. Weather it been heard about on the news before(the last time there was any on local or network news on this) or it be for the first time and will be on the news.

Call me over reacting, crazy or whatever, but I do have a little anxiety disorder and been seeing a Psychiatric Social Worker since 04.

Best answer:

Answer by sj
I used my at&t iphone in every alaskan port on my cruise, signal was just fine. Billing is just like any other state, depends on your plan wheither or not you will have roaming fees. When you are onboard and the ship is out at sea you can use your phone, but with extra charges. There are also phones in the rooms that can be used with a phone card.

Usually cruise websites will have a FAQ that helps with these questions

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