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Re: Major Earthquake Hits Japan
[Re: Sicilian Babe]
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03/11/11 10:37 AM
03/11/11 10:37 AM
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I heard the shaking lasted more than 5 minutes.  That's extremely long. One minute of shaking seems like an eternity. I can only imagine.  It's amazing how strong these are. Our local news is saying it'll even hit here (on a very very minor scale) around 8:30 a.m. They say it'll be just a riptide and/or undertow. The only precaution they will do is have people (surfers/swimmers) evacuate the water. I still can't get over the 5 minutes of shaking. TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
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Re: Major Earthquake Hits Japan
[Re: Danito]
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03/13/11 04:10 PM
03/13/11 04:10 PM
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Who says nuclear power is "clean energy"? It IS clean energy. Until something goes wrong. I am sure that Japan's nuclear power plants were state-of-the-art as is those that are powering much of Europe. Problem is a disaster of THIS magnitude can never be foreseen or prepared for enough.
A wise and frugal government, which shall leave men free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned - this is the sum of good government.
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Re: Major Earthquake Hits Japan
[Re: Danito]
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03/13/11 04:15 PM
03/13/11 04:15 PM
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Who says nuclear power is "clean energy"? Per the Nuclear Energy Institute: "Nuclear energy is America’s largest source of clean-air, carbon-free electricity, producing no greenhouse gases or air pollutants. The industry’s commitment to the environment extends to protecting wildlife and their habitats."
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Re: Major Earthquake Hits Japan
[Re: Beth E]
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03/14/11 12:14 PM
03/14/11 12:14 PM
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The footage of this horrible disaster is simply heartbreaking.  I haven't seen it in print, but did anyone see on the news the 4 month old baby that was rescued 3 days after and by her appearance seems ok? How amazing. TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
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