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December 15, 2010
10:24 • 2 years ago

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November 23, 2010
23:43 • 2 years ago

  • bad In New Zealand, there was another blast in the mine where 29 people have been stuck since Friday; no contact has been made.
  • worse Here’s what authorities had to say about what happened: “It was extremely severe. We are now in recovery mode.” source

November 19, 2010
11:14 • 2 years ago
October 16, 2010
12:47 • 2 years ago

  • 21+ number of miners killed in a explosion in a Chinese coal mine
  • 16+ number of miners reported stuck – 239 others managed to escape source

» China = dangerous for miners: The country has one of the most dangerous mining industries around – 2,600 people died last year alone in mining accidents. Yikes.

October 13, 2010
21:02 • 2 years ago


KNOW HOW WE KNOW THIS IS A HUGE STORY? Because CNN put their headlines IN ALL CAPS. SCREAMING. CONGRATS!ALL THE MINERS OUT. LET’S CELEBRATE USING ALL CAPS! WHOO!

KNOW HOW WE KNOW THIS IS A HUGE STORY? Because CNN put their headlines IN ALL CAPS. SCREAMING. CONGRATS!

October 12, 2010
23:40 • 2 years ago


Maybe we’re a bit sarcastic and all, but we almost feel like this rescue is getting the coverage it is because it’s a piece of red meat. We’re very happy to see the story slowly work its way towards an improbable ending, but we don’t like the way the media coverage is playing out. The is the kind of story that 24-hour news networks love, because it means ratings (especially if you’re CNN). But this? It’s like baby Jessica fell down the well all over again. sourceChilean miner rescue: Think the media coverage is a bit much?

Maybe we’re a bit sarcastic and all, but we almost feel like this rescue is getting the coverage it is because it’s a piece of red meat. We’re very happy to see the story slowly work its way towards an improbable ending, but we don’t like the way the media coverage is playing out. The is the kind of story that 24-hour news networks love, because it means ratings (especially if you’re CNN). But this? It’s like baby Jessica fell down the well all over again. source

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