Posts Tagged ‘ Qinghai Earthquake ’

In the Aftermath of an Earthquake…

May 6, 2010
By C. Custer
In the Aftermath of an Earthquake…

Remembering the victims of Yushu. Not just the dead, but those that survived.
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The Trouble with Predicting Earthquakes

April 27, 2010
By C. Custer
The Trouble with Predicting Earthquakes

Earthquake scientist Wang Chengmin provides an inside look into the problems with trying to predict earthquakes, and journalist Zhao Shilong takes the S.S.B. to task for wasting money that could be spent on earthquake prevention.
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Monks Expelled From Yushu?

April 23, 2010
By C. Custer
Monks Expelled From Yushu?

Reports are saying Buddhist monks are being asked to step out of the relief efforts. Is that really such a bad thing?
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How to Prevent More School Collapses

April 20, 2010
By C. Custer
How to Prevent More School Collapses

How can the government affect real change in eliminating the "tofu-dreg buildings" that many students must attend classes in?
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Han Song: What if a Big Earthquake was to Happen in Beijing?

April 17, 2010
By Alex Taggart
Han Song: What if a Big Earthquake was to Happen in Beijing?

In his latest post, science fiction writer and subversive blogger Han Song considers the possibility of a major earthquake in Beijing. Han Song’s style is a little disjointed at times, and this post swings from fantasy and dissidence to history and geology. His assessment of the situation is thought-provoking, if a little 2012. Below...
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103 Students Killed in Qinghai Earthquake (So Far)

April 14, 2010
By C. Custer
103 Students Killed in Qinghai Earthquake (So Far)

According to this story, "Yushu Assistant Director of Education Xiao Yuping said that as of around 7:40 P.M. yesterday, there were already 56 students who were confirmed dead."
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