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and the impact it had (and continues to have, as of 2011.08.23 16:55 EDT) in the United States' economic and political corridor makes it a significant event. It should also be noted that an article for another earthquake of similar size, situated in a location not known for "major" earthquakes, has
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I placed on here solely for the criterion that news needs to have a lasting impact to be considered notable. Now I will not deny that this is an unusual event and that it was witnessed by literally millions, but then, the same could be said for a particularly good Aurora
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