BS: 9th Sept 2009 - should UK be concerned?

Subject: BS: 9th Sept 2009 - should UK be concerned?
From: Mr Red
Date: 17 Mar 07 - 05:27 AM

we have 911 - a date chosen for it's psychological impact.

In the UK we pretty well exclusively use 999, though those that know, there is an international one available on all mobile (cell) phones - 112.

Now rather than after -
Discuss -

Subject: RE: BS: 9th Sept 2009 - should UK be concerned?
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 17 Mar 07 - 05:39 AM

Like trying to predict the unpredictable...I just think that with the state of the world being as it is, all should be vigilant and fully aware of any possibilities.....Perhaps the Government should publish a document or pamphlet outlining 'What to look out for' and 'What to be aware of' just to keep us on our toes.
9/9/09 would seem in line with some thinking but perhaps they will take us all by surprise and do whatever they are planning (assuming they are planning something for sometime) on the eighth or the 6th or whenever.
Q"ue sera sera....just hope/pray/watch/be aware or whatever you feel you should do.

Subject: RE: BS: 9th Sept 2009 - should UK be concerned?
From: Rapparee
Date: 17 Mar 07 - 10:46 AM

That's when England will sink, leaving a lagoon bordered by Scotland, Wales, and Cornwall. Try not to be straddling the border at that time.

Subject: RE: BS: 9th Sept 2009 - should UK be concerned?
From: GUEST,Noreen
Date: 17 Mar 07 - 11:38 AM

Mr Red- could you elucidate please?

What I think you refer to is the possible change from 999 to 911 as the telephone number to reach the emergency services in the UK.

I haven't been able to find any information about a specific date though.

Subject: RE: BS: 9th Sept 2009 - should UK be concerned?
From: Mr Red
Date: 17 Mar 07 - 12:38 PM

No

as I said the psychological impact of the choice of dates now referred to as 911 - in America.

The corresponding numbers in the UK would be 999. The only proviso is that such thinking can now be public domain. Believeably so. Moreso if we discuss. Thereby either raising awareness or changing the terrorists tactic, or both. The alternative involves large flightless avians and sand.

112 is also an emergency number on mobile phones. because other countries use it. I think this would be agreed through the ITU.

Subject: RE: BS: 9th Sept 2009 - should UK be concerned?
From: Rapparee
Date: 17 Mar 07 - 08:42 PM

You could turn it upside down....

It's refered to in the US as "nine-eleven." The emergency phone number is called "nine-one-one." There is a psychological difference, and it was in place long before September 11, 2001.

Nine-one-one will be used here as an emergency number on cell phones, in fact I've called it myself a couple times when it was needful.

Subject: RE: BS: 9th Sept 2009 - should UK be concerned?
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 17 Mar 07 - 08:42 PM

They missed 6th of June 2006.

I suspect that the 911 thing was probably a coincidence. I suppose it was a convenient date for the media, but does anyone really think that if it had happened on September 12th it would have in any way reduced the impact?

Subject: RE: BS: 9th Sept 2009 - should UK be concerned?
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 17 Mar 07 - 08:57 PM

Yes McG agree with you......could have been anytime but by coincidence was then

Subject: RE: BS: 9th Sept 2009 - should UK be concerned?
From: bobad
Date: 17 Mar 07 - 09:26 PM

I will turn 60 on that date, should I be concerned?

Subject: RE: BS: 9th Sept 2009 - should UK be concerned?
From: Little Hawk
Date: 17 Mar 07 - 09:36 PM

Very. I think that nothing short of total, gibbering panic and outrage should be your reaction.

Subject: RE: BS: 9th Sept 2009 - should UK be concerned?
From: bobad
Date: 17 Mar 07 - 09:39 PM

Like hell, my first CPP cheque should take the edge off any anxiety.

Subject: RE: BS: 9th Sept 2009 - should UK be concerned?
From: Mr Red
Date: 19 Mar 07 - 08:10 AM

If they could pick any date why not pick one that had just that bit extra?

Why not?

To plan such an event over a 10 year period in such detail - you can bet a lot of alledged "coincidences" would be thrown into the ring. Some would stay.

Coincidence is a longer shot than choice. IMHO.

Subject: RE: BS: 9th Sept 2009 - should UK be concerned?
From: s&r
Date: 19 Mar 07 - 06:41 PM

On my mobile 999, 911 and 112 will connect to the emergency services. 999 is the UK number, 911 is the USA number, 112 is used by most of the EU.

"Regional Emergency Numbers

Anywhere in the world one can call an emergency telephone number for emergency help. These numbers include:

"911" in North America
"999" or "112" in the United Kingdom
"112" in Europe
"000" in Australia
"111" in New Zealand
"119" in parts of Asia "

Stu

Subject: RE: BS: 9th Sept 2009 - should UK be concerned?
From: Dave Roberts
Date: 20 Mar 07 - 06:01 AM

I recall that in the days of dial telephones there were periodically calls for the UK 999 emergency number to be changed because the dial took longer to return to rest from 9 than from lower numbers thus wasting vital seconds in a real emergency.
This, of course, isn't a consideration with push-buton phones.
I think we stuck with 999 because, somehow, it's more memorable.

Subject: RE: BS: 9th Sept 2009 - should UK be concerned?
From: Scrump
Date: 20 Mar 07 - 10:45 AM

as I said the psychological impact of the choice of dates now referred to as 911 - in America.

The corresponding numbers in the UK would be 999.

What has been overlooked here is that '911' simply refers to the month and the day. There is no mention of the year (which was 2001).

So the corresponding UK number would be '99' not '999'. Note that in UK dates the first '9' would be the day, and the second '9' the month, not the other way around as it would be in the USA. Fortunately, if anyone gets them the wrong way around it won't matter.

So, '99' is the number to look out for, not '999'. I for one will be steering well clear of all ice cream vans on that day, as a precaution.

Subject: RE: BS: 9th Sept 2009 - should UK be concerned?
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 20 Mar 07 - 05:11 PM

In the Islamic calendar, which might be the more relevant one, right now it's the year 1428. The months are completely different as well, and it's based on a 354 day year, with extra days added in to make it work...

Subject: RE: BS: 9th Sept 2009 - should UK be concerned?
From: Scrump
Date: 21 Mar 07 - 11:45 AM

Fortunately, 1428 has gone, over an hour ago here in the UK, and nothing much happened.