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6.2-magnitude Earthquake Hits West of Manila

I just want to share this breaking news to all Behind Crossroad readers. So far, there are no reports of casualties. I will try to update as soon as new updates are available. I got this breaking news from Philippine Star website, one of the leading newspapers in the Philippines.   6.2-magnitude earthquake hits west of Manila ( philstar.com ) Updated March 25, 2010 02:34 PM MANILA, Philippines ( AP ) – A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck west of Manila on Thursday, the seismology institute reported, causing buildings in the Philippine capital to shake and sending frightened workers out of their offices. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties, and no tsunami alert was issued. Buildings in Manila shook for about 30 seconds.  "Essentially, this would not trigger significant damage," said seismology institute Director Renato Solidum.

Chile Quake Captured by Clubgoers

A clubgoer was shooting amateur video as a massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake rocked Chile. The moment was also caught on surveillance video at a Santiago prison. One of the biggest earthquakes  recorded in history  hit Chile on Saturday, February 27, 2010, killing more than 300 people, toppling buildings and freeways, and setting off sirens thousands of miles away as governments scrambled to protect coastal residents from the ensuing tsunami. May God comfort the victims of this natural disaster. Source: Youtube Associated Press Photo: www.bbc.co.uk

2009 World's Most Powerful People

Forbes Magazine released yesterday their list of this year's Most Powerful People in the World.  67 made the list mainly Heads of State, businessmen, religious figures, media heads and one drug trafficker. They ranked the individuals who made it into this year's list based on influence over lots of other people, financial resources controlled by these individuals, whether they are powerful in multiple spheres, and if the individuals actively use their power. I am not surprised to see US President Barack Obama to be at the top. After all he's commander-in-chief of the world's premier military superpower and world's largest economy. Oh yes, he won the Nobel Peace Prize! Age 48. A Democrat Leader with great support of party mates who are the majorities in both the US Senate and House . Do you think former President George W. Bush will top the list if Forbes did the list last year or 5 years ago? Leading about 1.3 Billion Chinese, China's President Hu Jint