Tag Archives: earthquake

Quake-damaged phallic landmark needs TLC

Posted on August 27, 2011 by oddmanout215

Soon after the recent earthquake, a talking head joked that the Washington Monument had been damaged, but no one was sure yet if it was leaning left or right. Turns out there really are cracks in this symbol of American … Continue reading →

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Did the Earth move for you, too, baby?

Posted on August 23, 2011 by oddmanout215

At Front and Lombard, a woman with a British accent approached me and said “Did you feel the earth shake?” or “Did you feel an earthquake?” There was passion in her voice. I wondered if she’d mistaken me for someone … Continue reading →

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Autoworkers to Friedman: The world is round

Posted on March 19, 2011 by oddmanout215

From the March 17 New York Times: General Motors said Thursday that it would temporarily shut a truck plant in Louisiana because it could not get enough Japanese-made parts, the first in what analysts say could be widespread disruptions at … Continue reading →

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