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China Hit By Earthquake
Drudge Report ^ | Updated:08:00, Monday May 12, 2008 | Sky News

Posted on 05/12/2008 12:27:28 AM PDT by Lijahsbubbe

An earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale has hit China's Sichuan province. The tremor was felt across the entire region - shaking buildings in the capital, Beijing, as well as the Thai capital, Bangkok, and Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. US Geological Survey said the quake struck 57 miles north-west of the city of Chengdu at 2.29pm local time (6.28am GMT).

Some 10 million people live in Chengdu.


TOPICS: Breaking News
KEYWORDS: asia; china; chinaquake; earthquake; eq; quake; sichuan; usgs; wenchuan
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To: getmeouttaPalmBeachCounty_FL

THANK YOU for you praise,I wish someday I can speak english very well and accurately say anything I want to say


1,001 posted on 05/13/2008 1:32:42 PM PDT by chinaboy
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To: chinaboy

You put your heart into it.Sorry about your Father,(((Hugs)))


1,002 posted on 05/13/2008 1:32:57 PM PDT by fatima (Pray.for Jim,founder of this forum.)
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To: dlzping

You are in Dalian? My husband has applied for a job there. I hope he will get it, but we won’t know until a few months from now.

I’m so sorry about all the deaths and injuries. I hope the weather improves and the rescues can be done very quickly.


1,003 posted on 05/13/2008 1:35:47 PM PDT by Spiderlily
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To: Paul R.

Thank you Paul. That was a great resource. I appreciate it.

The Mississippi River changed course in at least one place due to those earthquakes or most likely because of the largest, and I have read that it actually ran backwards for a short period in some places. Yikes.

What concerns me these days is that there is now massive population in the area. And building codes back there are nothing like California’s. At least that’s my perception.

Take care.


1,004 posted on 05/13/2008 1:35:57 PM PDT by DoughtyOne (Who opposes John McCain's leftist agenda? The RNC, Rep Congress members, the Democrats? Good luck!)
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To: Paul R.

No problem. Thanks again.


1,005 posted on 05/13/2008 1:36:20 PM PDT by DoughtyOne (Who opposes John McCain's leftist agenda? The RNC, Rep Congress members, the Democrats? Good luck!)
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To: fatima

Hello,fatima,THANK YOU.I wanna go bed now,so tired.Bye-bye


1,006 posted on 05/13/2008 1:40:04 PM PDT by chinaboy
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To: chinaboy

Good Night chinaboy.


1,007 posted on 05/13/2008 1:41:52 PM PDT by fatima (Pray.for Jim,founder of this forum.)
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To: chinaboy

Your words are beautiful. Your hope and optimism are inspirational. You teach wise lessons to all of us.

Thank you so much for your post. My most sincere prayers to your people and your country. I’ve been to China many times and have always been welcomed with kindness and generosity.

Again, Thank You.


1,008 posted on 05/13/2008 1:42:19 PM PDT by Rushmore Rocks
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To: chinaboy

Your an amazing kid. Thanks for all your posts.


1,009 posted on 05/13/2008 1:46:56 PM PDT by meanie monster
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To: chinaboy

May God be with you through your lifes journey.


1,010 posted on 05/13/2008 1:48:49 PM PDT by Aquamarine (1 Corinthians 2:9)
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To: All

Once a child is pulled from the rubble.
Firecrackers are set off to scare off any evil spirits.

(This will remain with me for the rest of my life each time I hear or light a firecracker)


1,011 posted on 05/13/2008 2:12:22 PM PDT by stlnative
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To: bd476

That dam that was badly damaged may be a time bomb.

If they can no longer control its flow and there are heavy rains the water could well be rising behind a very damaged structure that can’t take it.


1,012 posted on 05/13/2008 2:29:36 PM PDT by DB
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To: chinaboy

Wow! That was beautiful! I had to go get my 16 year old son to read it also. Please, know your country is in my prayers.


1,013 posted on 05/13/2008 2:58:59 PM PDT by AFPS
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To: Lijahsbubbe

Prayers for the Chinese people.


1,014 posted on 05/13/2008 3:04:59 PM PDT by GVnana ("They're still analyzing the first guy. What do I have to worry about?" - GWB)
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To: chinaboy; MARKUSPRIME

Thank you both for an eloquent discussion, and especially for your help in understanding the disastrous consequences of this calamity in China.

My prayers and thoughts are with you, chinaboy and your countrymen, as you battle to recover from this. The American Red Cross — http://www.redcross.org/news/in/profiles/Intl_profile_ChinaEarthquake.html — is geared up to help in whatever way is needed, and through them all we Americans can help.


1,015 posted on 05/13/2008 3:35:52 PM PDT by brityank (The more I learn about the Constitution, the more I realise this Government is UNconstitutional !!)
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To: Lazamataz

I don’t know what to say....
Just tell me your agent identification number, and your commanding officer’s name, and we’re cool.

It is NOT MY disaster It is everybody’s disaster!

Agreed. Of course — and let your superiors know — if your country tries to take Taiwan, the bigger disaster will be the nuclear exchange that will shortly follow.

Just lettin’ you guys know

__________________________________________________

There’s something I wanna to tell.

Millions of Chinese have read your words here.
It have been recommend to hundreds of Chinese forums.
Here`s the links.

http://tsmm.com/bbs/thread-2274686-1-1.html
http://bbs.xunlei.com/redirect.php?tid=1534607&goto=lastpost http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_4a41564901009f4f.html

There’s so many..............
Try Google
http://www.google.cn/search?q=%22%E7%BE%8E%E5%9B%BD%E4%BA%BA%E5%AF%B9%E6%AD%A4%E6%AC%A1%E5%9B%9B%E5%B7%9D%E5%9C%B0%E9%9C%87%E7%9A%84%E5%8F%8D%E5%BA%94%22&hl=zh-CN&newwindow=1&lr=lang_zh-CN&nxpt=20.679196097690387513369

Try every link in.

The one who first did this was trying to let us know your reactions are very kind and friendly,and some of us have the wrong attitude of US.

I was so interested,so I came here and started to read.It was a really hard work for me because my English is terrible.And I am sorry for that.

I felt a little disappointed.


1,016 posted on 05/13/2008 3:36:04 PM PDT by Nanaosei_lhn
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To: Nanaosei_lhn
Do not be disappointed. There are different people here, as there are in your home. We all have an opinion, and sometimes it is unkind.

Most Americans are Christians, and feel warmly toward all peoples. It is individuals that we disdain. But, we are all subject to emotions and feelings. Each has an idea of how others live, even when it is not realistic. Many of our identification with Chinese is with Chines restaurants and food. The people are just those who prepare and serve it. Most do not spend time to meet and entertain those as guests. They are just serving a need, and a product.

I pray that there will be comfort to those with personal losses. More, I pray that our people will all gain peace... and familiarity!

Forgive those who display poor judgment in a time of despair, and hope! We are all part of a larger family.

1,017 posted on 05/13/2008 3:50:04 PM PDT by WVKayaker ( "Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It's the transition that's troublesome..." I. Asimov)
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To: Nanaosei_lhn

Prayers to you and your people.

I wish the rude posts would be removed.

They make us all look bad, and that is not the case.


1,018 posted on 05/13/2008 3:51:36 PM PDT by meanie monster
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To: bd476

Thanks bd 4 posting the safety and tool info.

Good information for all.


1,019 posted on 05/13/2008 3:56:02 PM PDT by Global2010 (Waiting for Hillary to pull the Rabbit outa the Hat)
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To: chinaboy
Hello chinaboy,

You are wise beyond your years. I so hope that you will stay as a poster here.

Take Care during these incredibly hard times for your country, we are praying for all of you.

MOgirl

1,020 posted on 05/13/2008 4:16:39 PM PDT by MOgirl (Prayers for my Mom, mother of Mid-West Warrior Princess....)
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