earthquake

Rare East Coast Earthquake Damages National Cathedral, Washington Monument [VIDEO]
Rare East Coast Earthquake Damages National Cathedral, Washington Monument [VIDEO]
Rare East Coast Earthquake Damages National Cathedral, Washington Monument [VIDEO]
The 5.8-magnitude earthquake that unnerved millions of people on the East Coast of the United States on Tuesday forced schools in three states to close and damaged several buildings and federal landmarks. At least four aftershocks followed the powerful quake, including a 3.4-magnitude tremblor that hit near the nation’s capital overnight.
Now’s The Time To Trade It In:  Used Car Prices Continue To Climb
Now’s The Time To Trade It In: Used Car Prices Continue To Climb
Now’s The Time To Trade It In: Used Car Prices Continue To Climb
The economy.  Natural disasters.  The causes are many, but the outcome is the same:  Used car prices are the highest they've been in over 30 years.  In fact, they're 30-percent higher than last year. A variety of factors, including the nation's weak economic recovery, high gasoline prices and the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, have converged in recent weeks to send demand for used vehic
Japan Earthquake Creates Videotape Shortage;  Affects U.S. TV Industry
Japan Earthquake Creates Videotape Shortage; Affects U.S. TV Industry
Japan Earthquake Creates Videotape Shortage; Affects U.S. TV Industry
The earthquake in Japan is having far-reaching global effects - in some surprising places. It seems the Sony plant in Sendai, Japan had the monopoly on video tape in the world.  Pre-earthquake, a two-hour tape ran $250.  Now that the plant has been damaged and supplies are running out, 90-minute tapes are selling just under $1000...
Massive Earthquake, Tsunami Strike Japan; Effects Expected Around the Globe
Massive Earthquake, Tsunami Strike Japan; Effects Expected Around the Globe
Massive Earthquake, Tsunami Strike Japan; Effects Expected Around the Globe
Hundreds have been found or are presumed dead after a massive earthquake and ensuing tsunami tore through Japan's northeast coast. Some are already declaring the 8.9 magnitude quake the largest ever recorded and after-effects are expected to hit the west coast of the US, the Phillippines, Indonesia and other vulnerable spots. The Internet has sped into action, using Twitter to report updates and G