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Earthquake Shakes Up Suez Canal as Iran Ships Approach.... 5.9
Arutz Sheva ^ | Feb 21st.2011

Posted on 02/21/2011 8:19:41 AM PST by TaraP

An earthquake shook up residents at the entrance to the Suez Canal, two days before two Iranian warships are expected to sail through it.

An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale shook up residents at the entrance to the Suez Canal early Monday morning, 48 hours before two Iranian ships, a frigate and a supply vessel, are expected to enter the canal.

The National Institute for Astronomical and Geophysical Research reported that tremors from the 3 a.m. quake lasted for 27 minutes, but caused no damage.

The ships had originally been expected to enter the Suez today (Monday), but Egyptian officials announced the delay this morning, without explanation.

(Excerpt) Read more at israelnationalnews.com ...


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To: PastorBooks

Apparently, Rev Wright didn’t teach his disciples like Obama much about the Bible and Israel.


41 posted on 02/21/2011 8:48:28 AM PST by ExTexasRedhead
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To: Strategerist

However, you know for a fact what you posted is true?


42 posted on 02/21/2011 8:49:49 AM PST by TaraP (An APPEASER is one who feeds a crocodile - hoping it will eat him last)
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To: Dr. Bogus Pachysandra
Just another HAARP test. Nothing to see here. Move along! 8^)

They aren't even subtle about it anymore are they? :^)

43 posted on 02/21/2011 8:51:53 AM PST by NeoCaveman (Hu's your daddy?)
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To: Strategerist

It’s gonna take a bigger earthquake than that to stop the Great Satan in Iran.


44 posted on 02/21/2011 8:53:29 AM PST by airborne (Why is it we won't allow the Bible in school, but we will in prison? Think about it.)
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To: paulycy

I clicked on an old post and he/she seems to have been banned or suspended. I don’t know what happened but I miss the witty commentary...


45 posted on 02/21/2011 8:54:33 AM PST by April Lexington (Study the Constitution so you know what they are taking away!)
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To: Strategerist
If in fact the only quake was in the Gulf of Aden, as the maps do seem to indicate, the article is indeed a stretch. However, the Gulf is the only approach, or entrance point, from the Indian Ocean to the Suez, correct?
46 posted on 02/21/2011 8:55:36 AM PST by EternalVigilance (No President who performs his duties faithfully and conscientiously can have any leisure. - JK Polk)
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To: paulycy

Hmmm.... maybe he was a Wisconsin Democrat senator working under cover and now he’s on the lam...


47 posted on 02/21/2011 8:55:43 AM PST by April Lexington (Study the Constitution so you know what they are taking away!)
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To: TaraP

USS Enterprise parked opposite Iranian flotilla at Suez Canal entrance.

A battle of nerves is underway since Friday, Feb. 18, when the USS Enterprise carrier, escorted by the USS Leyte Gulf and USNS Arctic, cornered the Iranian Navy's Kharg cruiser and Alvand missile destroyer at the Red Sea entrance. The USS Fearsarge reached the Bitter Lake first.

48 posted on 02/21/2011 9:00:54 AM PST by Errant
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To: April Lexington
This, in fact, is somewhat spooky...

Why? Earthquakes are fairly common in Egypt, Sinai, and the entire Middle East. The area had earthquakes last week and the week before and it will have earthquakes next week and the week after. That's just the way it is and has nothing to do with Iran.

49 posted on 02/21/2011 9:01:28 AM PST by Labyrinthos
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To: TaraP

Way to go, Hashem!


50 posted on 02/21/2011 9:02:24 AM PST by montag813 (http://www.facebook.com/StandWithArizona)
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To: April Lexington
I clicked on an old post and he/she seems to have been banned or suspended. I don’t know what happened but I miss the witty commentary...

Got the Zot, eh?

Well, he always was the combative one. I'll bet that was an interesting thread right up to the end.

51 posted on 02/21/2011 9:02:37 AM PST by paulycy (Islamo-Marxism is Evil.)
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To: TaraP

Because:

1) The United States Geological Survey is a more reliable source for earthquake information than Israel National News.

2) I know quite a bit about seismology; I’m one of those despised, contemptible sorts that has some idea of what their talking about.


52 posted on 02/21/2011 9:03:45 AM PST by Strategerist
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To: Strategerist

Yes the USGS and NASA are never in-correct....


53 posted on 02/21/2011 9:06:58 AM PST by TaraP (An APPEASER is one who feeds a crocodile - hoping it will eat him last)
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To: April Lexington; paulycy

I clicked on an old post and he/she seems to have been banned or suspended.
= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =
Someone else was ‘looking/inquiring’ about him Friday.
The last I got from him was 11FEB...(I was on his ‘auto links’) and someone posted his last 4 or 5 witticisms/forwards and none appeared to be overly controversial.
I do know he had a ‘run in’ with someone a few weeks ago in regards to his name and picture, but I don’t think “The Comedian” is that thin skinned??

Then again you never know how many people will miss you if most of them don’t even realize you are gone.....


54 posted on 02/21/2011 9:07:50 AM PST by xrmusn ((6/98) "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits")
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To: EternalVigilance
However, the Gulf is the only approach, or entrance point, from the Indian Ocean to the Suez, correct?

Think about it this way; the coast of Texas is 1,600 miles from the Panama Canal; wouldn't you find an article claiming an earthquake just off Texas "shook up residents at the entrance to the Panama Canal" rather ridiculous?"

55 posted on 02/21/2011 9:07:58 AM PST by Strategerist
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To: xrmusn
Strange, indeed. Remember the time he announced he was going on to something bigger and more dramatic? I was expecting to see a mushroom cloud over DC but, then, he re-appeared and nothing happened. So... Who knows. Maybe he'll sneak back in...
56 posted on 02/21/2011 9:10:23 AM PST by April Lexington (Study the Constitution so you know what they are taking away!)
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To: xrmusn; April Lexington

I know I’ve taken time off, as long as 3 months, so I’m not too worried. I looked at his posts and nothing looked amiss.

The guys probably skiing with Moochelle and the kids...


57 posted on 02/21/2011 9:11:44 AM PST by paulycy (Islamo-Marxism is Evil.)
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To: Strategerist

Yeah, I hear ya.


58 posted on 02/21/2011 9:15:28 AM PST by EternalVigilance (No President who performs his duties faithfully and conscientiously can have any leisure. - JK Polk)
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To: Strategerist

Although, it isn’t necessary for ships to pass through Texas to get to the Panama Canal.


59 posted on 02/21/2011 9:16:47 AM PST by EternalVigilance (No President who performs his duties faithfully and conscientiously can have any leisure. - JK Polk)
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To: PastorBooks

Pastor, I’ve truly felt we’re in the beginning of the end times, this earthquake among other incidents proves my point. God does not want harm to come to his chosen.


60 posted on 02/21/2011 9:16:50 AM PST by Lucky2 (Impeach the little bastard and save the republic!)
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