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    LA Earthquake

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Zapages, Jul 29, 2008.

  1. Zapages

    Zapages Notebook Enthusiast

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    I hope and pray that Ken and everyone is fine in the LA area after the 5.8 Earthquake there.

    My prayers to all there.

    -Zapages
     
    Zapages, Jul 29, 2008
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  2. Slaughterhouse

    Slaughterhouse Knock 'em out!

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    It was pretty scary...but thankfully everything is okay and there doesn't seem to be any kind of ridiculous damage. Thank you for the warm wishes.
     
    Slaughterhouse, Jul 29, 2008
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  3. ryzeki

    ryzeki Super Moderator Super Moderator

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    Well I spoke with Ken and he seemed to be okay thankfully. :)

    I hope for the best for everyone affected by the earthquake.
     
    ryzeki, Jul 29, 2008
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  4. Duct Tape Dude

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    I'm really sorry if anyone got hurt! I haven't heard of anything yet.

    ...but as an intern here in LA from NY, that was awesome!! Did I miss the aftershock already?
     
    Duct Tape Dude, Jul 29, 2008
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  5. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    That fault line is supposed to be long overdue, I've heard... does that area of the US implement building designs resistant to tremors?
     
    Bog, Jul 29, 2008
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    Nobody here has basements if that's what you mean. It's so weird.

    It is also very sunny here all summer. Except at night. I doubt this has much to do with the earthquakes, though.
     
    Duct Tape Dude, Jul 29, 2008
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  7. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    No, I am referring to designs similar to that of the Japanese; buildings that are designed to remain standing and uncompromised after an earthquake, not a basement.
     
    Bog, Jul 29, 2008
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  8. vestibule1443

    vestibule1443 Notebook Evangelist

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    Los Angeles as far as i know is the best equipped to handle earthquakes in the US. it was a 5.4 and it really wasnt anything serious. no serious injuries or anything.
     
    vestibule1443, Jul 29, 2008
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  9. GenTechPC

    GenTechPC Company Representative

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    Thank you for your concern. :)
    Everything is fine here, the quake was very strong, we were standing outside of the building for while waiting for aftershocks to end, also the phone and cell phone was down a while. thankfully we still able to ship out most of the orders.
     
    GenTechPC, Jul 29, 2008
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  10. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    That's great to hear you're alright Ken :D
    I was just watching the news, and saw bricks and other debris on the street in LA. Lucky no one got seriously injured :)
     
    David, Jul 29, 2008
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  11. eclipse690

    eclipse690 Notebook Consultant

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    Ya, I think the worst that happened was a water main broke in the street in downtown LA. My house was built in 1918, so it swayed a little more than what is comfortable.
     
    eclipse690, Jul 30, 2008
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  12. jlasa06

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    Dang that sucks, good to hear everyone is safe.
     
    jlasa06, Jul 30, 2008
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  13. deviant.zero

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    Hope everyone is safe, I have relatives over there :(
     
    deviant.zero, Jul 30, 2008
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  14. Turbogear

    Turbogear Notebook Deity

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    It's great news that you and your colleagues are alright. :)
     
    Turbogear, Jul 30, 2008
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    Good to hear everyones alright.

    Didnt even know about the quake until this thread.. I hate being at work so much, they block everything lol.

    Hope everyones cool over at GenTech.
     
    KnifeEdged, Jul 30, 2008
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