Here’s CNN’s coverage of the earthquake on Wednesday night. So a “strong earthquake” and the “strongest typhoon in a decade” have happened since I’ve been here. Someone should call a bookie and figure out what the over-under is on there being one of a: Tsunami, blizzard, volcanic eruption, or gigantic landslide.

And here’s a picture of what El Typhoono looks like right now:

Hey, kids, here’s a tip: Do not have a vacation that starts out like this. It’s not good.