2009 A.D. - The Year That Was

Compiled and researched by Dhon72 & J4

Then Jesus told them this parable: Think of the fig tree and all the other trees. When you see their leaves beginning to appear, you know that summer is near. In the same way, when you see these things happening, you will know that the Kingdom of God is about to come.

Remember that all these things will take place before the people now living have all died. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my word will never pass away”.

Luke 21:29-33

As we usher the New Year 2010, let’s pause for awhile and have a look at the year before it and see the events and human dramas that unfolds from it, thus might help us to understand and foresee the events in the coming years. As the saying goes, “the lessons we learn from the past shall be the tools for surviving the future”.

2009 is the year where some of us witnessed some spectacle event, some are bizarre and most of all many human tragedies from natural disasters. It is a year where many significant major earthquakes happen around the world that caused fatalities and damages to infrastructures. (below are the list of 2009 significant earthquakes around the world courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey)

Magnitude 6.8 TONGA November 24, 2009


Magnitude 6.6 QUEEN CHARLOTTE ISLANDS REGION November 17, 2009


Magnitude 6.5 OFFSHORE TARAPACA, CHILE November 13, 2009


Magnitude 7.3 FIJI November 09, 2009


Magnitude 6.6 SUMBAWA REGION, INDONESIA November 08, 2009


Magnitude 6.8 RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN October 30, 2009


Magnitude 6.9 BANDA SEA October 24, 2009


Magnitude 6.8 VANUATU October 08, 2009


Magnitude 6.6 SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS October 08, 2009


Magnitude 7.4 VANUATU October 07, 2009


Magnitude 7.8 SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS October 07, 2009


Magnitude 7.7 VANUATU October 07, 2009


Magnitude 6.8 CELEBES SEA October 07, 2009


Magnitude 6.6 MORO GULF, MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES October 04, 2009


Magnitude 6.6 SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA October 01, 2009


Magnitude 7.5 SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA September 30, 2009


Magnitude 8.1 SAMOA ISLANDS REGION September 29, 2009


Magnitude 7.0 JAVA, INDONESIA September 02, 2009


Magnitude 6.6 SAMOA ISLANDS REGION August 30, 2009


Magnitude 6.9 BANDA SEA August 28, 2009


Magnitude 6.7 SOUTHWESTERN RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN August 17, 2009


Magnitude 6.7 KEPULAUAN MENTAWAI REGION, INDONESIA August 16, 2009


Magnitude 6.6 IZU ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION August 12, 2009


Magnitude 7.5 ANDAMAN ISLANDS, INDIA REGION August 10, 2009


Magnitude 6.6 SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS August 10, 2009


Magnitude 7.1 NEAR THE SOUTH COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN August 09, 2009


Magnitude 6.9 GULF OF CALIFORNIA August 03, 2009


Magnitude 7.8 OFF WEST COAST OF THE SOUTH ISLAND, N.Z. July 15, 2009


Magnitude 6.7 NEW IRELAND REGION, PAPUA NEW GUINEA June 23, 2009


Magnitude 7.3 OFFSHORE HONDURAS May 28, 2009


Magnitude 4.7 NORTH KOREA May 25, 2009 (presumed nuclear test)


Magnitude 6.5 KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION May 16, 2009


Magnitude 6.6 KURIL ISLANDS April 18, 2009


Magnitude 6.7 SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION April 16, 2009


Magnitude 6.9 KURIL ISLANDS April 07, 2009


Magnitude 7.6 TONGA REGION March 19, 2009


Magnitude 7.0 KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION February 18, 2009


Magnitude 7.2 KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA February 11, 2009


Magnitude 6.6 SOUTHEAST OF THE LOYALTY ISLANDS January 19, 2009


Magnitude 7.4 EAST OF THE KURIL ISLANDS January 15, 2009


Magnitude 6.7 SOUTHEAST OF THE LOYALTY ISLANDS January 15, 2009


Magnitude 7.4 NEAR THE NORTH COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA January 03, 2009


Magnitude 7.7 NEAR THE NORTH COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA January 03, 2009

Every year we see the increase in frequency of High Magnitude earthquakes happening around the world and 2009 was one of them.

It is in this year when the U.N. defiant country North Korea proceeds with a Nuclear Test in spite of protest from neighboring countries, the blast register as 4.7 magnitudes in Richter scale.

And this was also the year when W.H.O. declares H1N1 (Swine Flu) as Pandemic when the disease spreads around the world infecting many people.

This is the year where my country witnessed spectacular events when hundreds of melon headed whales (dolphins) stranded at Bataan Bay (please read my article entitled “Eclipse and Dolphins”). And also the year when my country was battered by Natural Disasters such as Tropical Storms, Volcanic Eruptions, Flash Floods and Epidemic Diseases.

And it is not only my country suffered such devastating calamities that year but also other countries around the world as well.

The following videos below show some of the highlights on Natural Disasters, calamities and bizarre events that took place at the 2nd half of 2009.

On August 7, 2009 typhoon Morakot batters Taiwan.



A few weeks later on August 20, 2009 a freak tornadoes hits Toronto, Canada.



A month later September 23, 2009 Sydney, Australia wakes up in a red haze atmosphere caused by a Dust Storm.



Two days later September 25, 2009 Philippines my beloved country were hit by Typhoon Ketsana (Ondoy locally) followed by Typhoon Parma (Pepeng locally) shortly on October 3, 2009.



During the same time on September 29, 2009 a Tsunami hit Samoa and its neighboring island turning one of the best Pacific paradise upside down.



A day later September 30, 2009, our southern neighbor Sumatra, Indonesia was hit by an earthquake.



And in the wake of the night on October 1, 2009 a flash flood hits five District of Southern Indian Andhra Pradesh leaving behind a trail of death and destruction.



And in another story, in the morning of December 9, 2009 Norway was the site of an astonishing event when a spiral sign appears in their sky.

Photo: Jan Petter Jørgensen via Vaeret

Photo: by Altaposten.no


On that same date an unverified apparition of triangular objects hovering and seen in the heart of Moscow, Russia during the day and as well in the night time.

During the day.

During the night.

Both events happen the day before U.S. President Barack Obama attend the awarding ceremony and receive the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway.

This is the year also when Sony Entertainment releases their timely and top grosser movie entitled 2012 based on the End Date of Mayan Calendar, Edgar Casey’s Pole Shift and many more.



Many of us still doesn’t seem to know what is really happening around us and that is why most conspiracy theorist, truth seeker and fellow researcher alike used the term "sheeple" which pertains to people who does not yet realize or not yet awaken in spite of the tragedies happening around them. This are the people who are like sheep not minding the things around them even if the predator stalking them and ready to devour them.

Woe to you Authorities of this World for hiding the truth from the rest of Humanity, sacrificing millions of lives in favor and for the sake of the few and the Elite.

Now, the question is when will you be when the Big Party begins? Will you be ready, will you be awake or will you be still slumbering in the system (Matrix) you were accustomed to since your birth. Will you still be the slave, the puppet of the system (Matrix) created by the so-called Secret Society? This is the secret and the philosophy behind the “Matrix” the movie, challenging our understanding of perspective, reality and illusion.

The following are some quotes from the movie “Matrix” and hope you can relate with it on what is happening right now with our world, words of wisdom by Morpheus, Neo's spiritual leader and guide.

Morpheus Quotes

"Fate, it seems, is not without a sense of irony."

"What is "real"? How do you define "real"?"

"This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the blue pill -- the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill -- you stay in Wonderland and I show you how deep the rabbit-hole goes."

"I'm trying to free your mind, Neo. But I can only show you the door. You're the one that has to walk through it."

"Have you ever had a dream, Neo, that you were so sure was real? What if you were unable to wake from that dream, Neo? How would you know the difference between the dream world and the real world?"

"The Matrix is the world that has been pulled over your eyes to blind you from the truth."

"What you know you can't explain, but you feel it. You've felt it your entire life, that there's something wrong with the world. You don't know what it is, but it's there, like a splinter in your mind, driving you mad."

"Unfortunately, no one can be told what the Matrix is. You have to see it for yourself."

"If real is what you can feel, smell, taste and see, then 'real' is simply electrical signals interpreted by your brain."

"The Matrix is a system, Neo. That system is our enemy. But when you're inside, you look around, what do you see? Businessmen, teachers, lawyers, carpenters. The very minds of the people we are trying to save. But until we do, these people are still a part of that system and that makes them our enemy. You have to understand, most of these people are not ready to be unplugged. And many of them are so inert, so hopelessly dependent on the system that they will fight to protect it."

"There is a difference between knowing the path and walking the path."

I’m going to end this article with another video clip of the typhoon Ketsana and Parma with a music track, Praise You In This Storm by Casting Crowns followed by its lyrics dedicated to all the heroes as well as the people affected by those calamaties.

Heroes were born on those days, they came from different walks of life and most of whom lost their lives in the service of their fellowmen. I always shed tears every time I watch all those videos above feeling powerless against the wrath of mother nature, but still, in spite of that, I see hope in my fellowmen, I see the flickering light of humanity in each one of us waiting to be awaken once more.

I know that time shall come not too far from this day when each one of us shall understand that love is what matter most and not the material things that most of us are busying about right now embedded to us by the system (Matrix) we are accustomed to ever since we are born.




Praise You in This Storm 
by Casting Crown

I was sure by now,God, that You would have reached down
and wiped our tears away,
stepped in and saved the day.
But once again, I say amen
and it's still raining
as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain,
"I'm with you"
and as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise
the God who gives and takes away.

Chorus:

And I'll praise you in this storm
and I will lift my hands
for You are who You are
no matter where I am
and every tear I've cried
You hold in your hand
You never left my side
and though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm

I remember when I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry to You
and raised me up again
my strength is almost gone
how can I carry on
if I can't find You
and as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
and as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise
the God who gives and takes away
(Chorus)

I lift my eyes onto the hills
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth
I lift my eyes onto the hills
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth
(Chorus)

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Eclipse and Dolphins

Compiled and researched by Dhon72 & J4

Eclipse is an Astronomical Event wherein one celestial object moves into the shadow of another. This phenomenon involves the Sun, the Moon and the Earth. Solar Eclipse happens when the Moon stand between the Sun and the Earth while Lunar Eclipse happens when the Earth is in between the Sun and the Moon.

Eclipse has been widely recorded throughout human history and become part of literature of every civilization around the world. It also garners significant influence in every religion. In some religion, eclipse is looked upon as a catastrophe while others sees it as a wrath of God or a coming punishment for sins.

Early this year, two eclipses were been observed in the Philippines, one on January 26, 2009 a Partial Solar Eclipse while the second was on February 9, 2009 a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse. Both were a spectacular sight for everyone who witnessed the event.

Below is a picture of the Partial Solar Eclipse as seen from Manila Bay on January 26, 2009.

Photo from Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images

Photo from Reuters Pictures

The following is a video coverage of the Penumbral Lunar Eclipse by the two leading Television Network here in the Philippines as it happens last February 9, 2009 at the roof deck of PAGASA Observatory in UP-Diliman together with the members of the Astronomical League of the Philippines, Inc. (ALP) who recorded and documented the said event.

ABS-CBN Channel 2 Coverage of the Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

GMA Channel 7 Coverage of the Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

While an eclipse is a wonderful sight for the enthusiast of astronomy, on the other hand it is a fearful and dreadful sight for the sign seeker of astrology.

In Astrology, Solar eclipse represents a new beginnings brought by radical change while lunar eclipse symbolizing the culmination of events unto the end. As always, sign seekers has a tons of question to be answered regarding what omen or warning does this eclipses will bring about to humanity in the days to come. I used to recall every time this kind of event occur and especially as I see this two photos above in reddish color what my cousin’s grandma and some of the elderly folks in my mother’s home province of Bohol told me about when I was still a child that their would come a time when the color of the Sun, the Moon and even the Clouds becomes red as blood, a Great Suffering is at hand whether it be from war, famine or pestilence. What an eerie feeling and a hair raising experience it had been as I gazed upon this two photos and remembers the story that I have been told!

But anyway, regardless of the meaning given to us by this event, eclipse will always continue to happen, obeying the regular timetables of celestial motions. Whether it is interpreted as an omen of tragedy and disaster or a sign of Blessings and good Providence, eclipse will always be there to inspire mankind's imagination, as it does for a thousand of years.

On February 10, 2009, the day after the Penumbral Lunar Eclipse event another spectacular sightings unfolds this time as hundreds of dolphins (melon-headed whales) for unknown reason were seen stranded in the shallow waters around the coastal areas of Bataan, a province north of Manila, Philippines.

Watch the video below of ABS-CBN and GMA covering the said sightings.

Hundreds of dolphins sighted in shallow waters off Bataan

WWF-Phils continues to monitor Melon-headed Whales in Bataan

Below are some of the possible reasons that caused distress, disorientation and weakened the dolphin’s navigational capabilities due to damage in their Echo Location System that takes them to shallow water and become stranded.

1. A sick or dying leader who swim itself to the shallow water which then followed by the rest of the pack (dolphins) and then stranded;

2. Spillage from a passing ships either chemical and oil or from unscrupulous merchant ships deliberately dumping nuclear and toxic wastes in open water;

3. Shockwaves either natural (from sea quakes or tremors under the sea) or man-made (from sonar or any equipment using data to sound wave technology usually used by military or scientific vessels such as submarines, noise pollutions cause by oil drilling, dredging, weapon testing and more); and finally

4. Disruption in earth’s magnetic fields that the dolphins use to navigate the seas.

Reason no. 1 usually was one of the primary reasons for a whale to swim in shallow waters. Reason no. 2 & 3 (man-made) must be investigated by proper authorities (international and local) for it creates a greater risk against life and environment. A proper monitoring of any ships and it’s cargo is a must and regarding submarines which my country Philippines doesn’t have must also be addressed properly by our leaders, because any intrusion of the said ships threatens the sovereignty of the country whether it is from an allied country or not. Lastly, reason no. 3 (natural) & 4 is a warning for all of us human to have a pre-cautionary measure all the time and be aware and sensitive enough to see changes around us.

Specially nowadays, where the threat from celestial objects above the earth have been observe such as the possibility of an asteroid, meteor or comet impact, radiation from space, Galactic alignment and the increasing Solar Storms affecting our earth’s magnetosphere causing drastic climate changes in our world such as mega-storm, mega-tsunami, mega-earthquake and more. Also an increase solar activity of the sun affects our earth’s magnetosphere thus affecting the magnetic field which acts as a shield against harmful radiation coming in from outer space. Another possibility is perturbation from an unknown huge celestial object causing an increase in solar activity of the sun and a disruption of earth’s magnetosphere which lead us to the “Theory of Planet X”. (Watch out for my research regarding “Galactic Alignment and Planet X” to be discussed in a separate article).

Meanwhile, last February 12, 2009, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Talaud Island in Indonesia and were also felt around the chain of islands that lie south of the Philippine island of Mindanao. Does the appearance of the dolphins the day before was a forewarning of the said earthquake?

Even though it is very hard to prove, it seems all the events above were interconnected by way or another. And we can not dismissed the facts that this lovely fellow creatures from the sea i.e. the dolphins were trying to call our attention and tell us something either warning us of an impending doom or a catastrophe is at hand or maybe reaching out our heart and consciousness to correct our wrongdoing about the environment and to the world as a whole.

There are parts in history were been dark for humanity as if the light of God had been extinguished, yet on the contrary it is not, just hidden. Just like during the eclipse that it seems the sun move away but it is not, it is merely concealed. And as the sunlight emerges from its eclipse, so too are those darkest moments of human life in which are only temporary and always followed by God’s redemption. The sun’s faint corona that we see during eclipse is like a ray of hope reminding all of us that during the darkest hour of our life, we must seek those little signs that telling us that God is still with us.

“God sometimes puts us in the dark so that we may see the light.”
Anonymous

“Hiddenness. God hides for a reason - so that He can develop you on the inside and train you to see with the eyes of faith. In manifestation, you can already see what God is doing. In hiddenness, you learn to look inward and recognize that God is still at work, relying purely on your faith.”
Graham Cooke

“Real wisdom is hidden from us until God reveals it to us. He often chooses to do that in the place of hiddenness. Hiddenness is God's training ground. In hiddenness God is teaching us the wisdom of how to walk with Him, how to know Him, how to understand Him and how to live a life of reverent fear.”
Graham Cooke

References:

Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
GMA News
ABS-CBN News
Daylife
Astronomical League of the Philippines, Inc. (ALP)
Reuters