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I saw on website CNN headline Earthquake strikes S. California measured around 5.4 this morning, some buildings, roads, or no one hurt this time. They are lucky to be alive tonight. you will hear from reporting in California....... My thoughts and Prayer with S. California people......

hello everyone!

Good evening everyone, sounds like it's going to be a busy night.

Hi Bloggers! The quake wasn't quite exciting enough in the desert–just another California day.

Hello Campbell and bloggers. Wow, what video.

Hello everyone...very lucky no inuries in California.

A 5.4 is a good shake, and there will always be relatively small damage, but it isn't enough to make you stop your day for than a few minutes. Stay away from masonry-type buildings (bricks and blocks).

Hello. Felt it in the San Diego Area. Over before I could freak out (:

Casey JPS......
You're so lucky to be alive!!!!!!!

I didn't feel the quake. It must have rippled east instead of north.

I felt an earthquake once (a very minor one) and it was pretty scary. Thankfully there were no fatalities in Cali today

That earthquake was worse than they were saying earlier.

The scary part is when the shaking happens and you just wonder if "this is it," (the BIG one)

Lori Ann...I was thinking about you wondering if you felt it. Megan, it's just NOT a big deal (honestly).

My hometown Seattle had 2 times earthquakes in my life!!!! I had felt on the ground!

Wow a politican indicted big surprise there.

Oh, my, a senator that lied for YEARS and YEARS about perks on the side. whodda thunk it?

I love this about the crooked Senator–another "questionable" life-term Republican. This list just keeps growing and growing.

Not good for Alaska senator!!!!! he lied to people and false information today...... I agree with Norma.....

Stevens being busted can't be that big of a surprise. Haven't they been investigating him for a while

it was interesting today....yes, lucky nothing serious happen, but is another day in california =)

Our elected officials spend a great deal of time peddling influence. If they would only work as hard saving money and getting something of worth accomplished for the people.

it was so amazing that it was felt so far in many different directions....isn't it sad to always hear about some politician in a negative light, what's next it seems

When you start talking about a 5.9 magnitude or higher is when I would start taking notice. A 5.7 in the right (vulnerable place) would be more significant. Each tick (.10) on the richter scale is a significant increase.

Hi all, it was an interesting day! The earthquake was more of a swaying feeling than shaking. Megan, we you in Seattle for the 2001 earthquake? That was more terrifying for me.

Hi Campbell, everyone. I saw the news about the quake on CNN.com, wasn't expecting that today, glad to hear people in California are doing well. A busy news day even for viewers.

hi everyone. I felt the quake didn't know it was a quake until i heard it on CNN. the only thing the quake did was scare my dog.

Sounds like Stevens should take one for the team and drop out of the race.

A republican justice department goes after a republican senator. This is why we have a great nation.

Something along the same lines happened with a politician at the local level and he was found guilty. He is up in age as well and thus far has not been sent to prison.

What is scary is that i assume that all politicians are corrupt.

When are some of these people in power going to realize that they will always be on camera when they are doing things they shouldnt be doing?

Campbell the sad thing is that what this Senator has done makes it seem that all of them are crooked. That's not good for those 2 or 3 that are still honest.

I felt the earthquake in S. California. However, I wasn't in the epicenter, so the shake wasn't too bad. It's a good thing there wasn't too much property damage.

I wish I could get some company to pay for turning my home into a McMansion! The term earmark is synonymous with Alaska. Senator Stevens should be so proud (I'm certain his mother would be).

Don't you just love it when they say in their first statement..I never knowingly.......

They knew it.

I think we should all remember that these Congressman and Senators are elected by US. It is a good lesson for all of us to look closely at anyone running for office and when someone is not conducting themselves appropriately we can vote them out.

Hi everyone.
It's Gary Tuchman, working with Campbell tonight. Thankfully, the earthquake wasn't a major one. But the scare for those who felt it sure was!

I think the wording the he paid all the bills that were presented says a lot. How much was never billed?

Hey Gary!!!!
Happy see you tonight!!!!!!! Welcome back Gary!!!

What I want to know is when are the people of the US gonna say, enough is enough? We have to start demanding more from the people we send up there.

I can't see how Stevens would be able to win the election?

hey gary...how are you tonight? so great for you to be here.

Ed Rollins, David Gergen and Roland Martin. Three good voices of opinion and I enjoy hearing them deliver their opinions on matter on the show. Three good people for Obama to look at for valid input in his administration.

Some of them do great things for their areas but because of who they are they are offered some opportunities that for whatever reason they can't pass up.

Something tells me most of Congress is not too squeaky clean. That's very sad for all Americans.

Gary,
I am so scared of earthquake in my life!!!! But it is very important to take drill is very serious for 3 days to prepare.

@Tami–I don't wait for that day any more because I know it's never coming.

Its obvious he was caught red handed and he needs to do the right thing and step aside.

We need term limits for Congress. If you can't stay there forever, you are less likely to get corrupted.

Can't wait to see that report on infrastructure! It's so important, we need to get those bridges fixed!

hi to you Megan.
and Jackie, you live in Chino Hills!!!!!
Where were you when the quake hit?

He just got caught believe me there are more doing the same

Good comments by Ed Rollins and Roland Martin. It's not a happy day for such a senior senator. Need to consider the influence of the oil industry when opening up new drilling areas. That's one thing that Joe Johns report makes me think.

MIchelle in Spring Valley, CA
You're right! we need to fix new bridges is very important, goverment will help people to fix it.

What scares me about an earthquake is that there is no place to run to. No place to call safe as your entire world is shaking. A hole in the street could open up and swallow you up or the building you are in could sink in to it of come down around you.

Glad McCain is ok from the skin removed the other day. Now he can get back to his supporting Obama.

I dont like McCain at all but I am glad that he is ok.

The Democratic Convention has not happened. So how can he separate from them? Democratic congress is only two yrs old.....

Mr. Obama...what's good for the goose is good for the gander.

If thats the best the Republicans can come up with to attack Obama again with a photo of Polosi.

A picture with Bush and McCain is alot worse in my view.

Going after Dem's could work. I have been disappointed with Reed and Pelosi.

Anderson is still swimming with the sharks? Tell him to be careful. You see what happened to Senator Ted Stevens when he swam with sharks.

Bush's popularity is bad, but Congress' is worse. They have a single digit approval rating. It's hard to think of a single accomplishment of the current Congress.

Ken,
Yes, he is in Africa right now.

Nancy Pelosi not so polarizing? Pelosi is using hard ball methods to prevent the Congress from voting on the drilling bill. A bill that would pass with an overwhelming majority and benefit every American with lower fuel bills.

gary, i was driving home so i didn't feel as bad but saw the street lights shaking and everything. my friends' kitchen was shaken up, but nothing too bad. my job felt good. i work at disneyland and my friends said it was crazy there.

What is it lately with soldiers killing other soldiers? This is the second one in a few months.

what a sad story about the pregnant soldier. Glad to hear they finally have a suspect in the case

Wow... Sad story about Megan : ( I am so glad that they have finally arrested someone in connection with this.

Women need to be a little smarter about their relationships. I have to ask this, with the celebrity gals all getting pregnant: are birth controls pills not working anymore?

I don't think Democrats or Republicans have anything to be proud of.

Both sides have made a big stink of things..

So, Mr. Patino is accustomed to having his cake and eating it, too. There is never a positive outcome in this situation. When will people learn–maybe that just comes with (old) age. The hotel should have done a security search of her room on day two (at minimum). Call the room, and when they don't answer, go check it. I've seen my share of murders and dead bodies over the years (in the hotel business). This is just common sense.

It's amazing that the Army didn't track that she was gone. If someone on one of my ships missed morning muster, we tracked them down immediately.

If Shia was drunk does it really matter if he caused the accident or not....stupid decision, if he was in fact drunk

Hi Gary Tuchman. Democratic majorities in congress and a democratic president, oh no! Didn't we just have a Republican president, and republican controlled house for about six years?

If the approval rating for congress is low does it necessarily mean congress is doing a bad job? These are tough political times.

This story about Megan Touma is truly sad.

Heather, The military is such a huge society these days... every society has people capable of murder. We would hope they are all there to serve, but there will always be egocentric people who are beyond selfish

I am relief he already arrest by police......... so sad for her and unborn too.

one of our CNN correspondents, Ed Lavandera was at Disneyland with his family when the quake happened. He thought the quake had something to do with one of the rides! Talk about an interesting place to be when a quake occurs!

Poor girl good thing they have a suspect.

Mike, Syracuse, NY

Its not the Army's fault..it was up to her NCO to go looking and track her down.

It's intolerable that AIDS has (and continues) to proliferate the way it does. It speaks volumes about our health care system, and the lack of committment for any kind of funding on the part of our current administration.

Are these statistics alarming enough to change behavior? This isn't the governments problem, it's a personal choice issue.

soledad did a good job with this special. i still need to watch the other part though. it doesn't just need to be a special on african-americans, it would be just as interesting with anyone else.

those are mindblowing statistics on AIDS.

I have to ask this for the US: ummm, did they ban condoms?

Mike, my Army nephew tells me that pregnant soldiers and soldiers with families sometimes are give more leeway. IMO, they should be looked after MORE carefully instead.

Casey...if you look at the record you will see that this administration has committed a huge amount of money to the aids problem. And Mike is absolutely correct that it is a personal choice issue.

Sure it's the government's problem. Who do you think is paying for the astronomical medical costs? The government (tax payers)

I would think spending money for education and prevention would be a better less costly plan.

Shouldn't people with HIV be more careful about sleeping with others and sharing needles. Public agencies have been providing condoms to low income families. It starts with education, but those infected need to be accountable to not spread the disease to others.

its amazing the army didnt report her missing i dont think theres anything they could of done to stop her death but they should of reported her missing and had the common sence to check the hotel

@Norma, her NCO is her link to the Army. Her command is responsible for it's personnel.

Mike, Syracuse...People don't "choose" to get infected. That's not an appropriate thing to state. People do choose (or aren't educated enough or can't get or afford condoms) to take the appropriate precautions however. And then, there is a whole (aging) generation of long-timers who never had the benefit of education, who never understood the scope or never saw it coming.

The AIDs numbers are staggering. People should just remember the old adage "no glove – no love". There are people on the down low and have been in prison.

Gary T, wow, that's the perfect place to be! People on amusement park rides were the only ones not scared.

Anderson swimming with sharks ... reminds me of the political race .. but appears to be a lot less dangerous.

@Janna, I agree with you on that, but how often do you see soldiers killing other soldiers when they are pregnant?

Kathy, Chicago...The under-educated folks aren't in school and simply aren't reached by basic education. That's why the government needs to take a public information role.

Wow!!! Anderson is doing great in Africa....... I can't wait see PIP2 .....
The video are amazing!!!!!!!

Oh how sad, those poor seals..I know that's life in the wild, but it is always so awful to see.

Super smart seal, hiding in the shadow- good for him!

@Casey, a drunk driver doesn't choose to get into an accident and kill people either. They do it, and then pay the price. It's called personal accountability.

Anderson, don't stick your hand over the edge of the boat! Didn't you watch Jaws?

Wow, AC. I am off to attempt to snorkle next week. I really hope i don't get up close and personal with any great whites! Love the story, but please be careful!

oh those seals did not stand a chance. Anderson piece looks really good. Can't wait to see the full PIP 2

I wonder if those sharks have the appropriate permit to hunt seals?

I know all about the food chain and what needs to happen for all to survive, but I really don't like watching anything being eaten alive. This is not "Animal Planet." Anderson should have be more careful.

Will a great white shark take on a killer whale?

Hi everyone,
The earthquake and the things happening lately is very scary.
This is the time to pray more than ever.
Thanks!

I wonder what would happen if Great Whites started tagging humans. LOL Brave man Anderson. Anderson Cooper, the SUPER SHARK MAN.

I love seals!!!!!! but I am so scared of sharks!!!!!! Yikes!!!

Lama/Obama

Can't believe Anderson is swimming with the sharks! I personally think it's crazy, but it's bringing attention to an important issue. Have fun and be safe AC! Good night all.

I would have loved to go and do that! I would have loved to have gone and went in the water with the sharks in the cage! I would've been willing to be first to get into the cage. Sharks are so fascinating and its sad that they are so misunderstood and they are so vital to our eco system

I'm glad to see CNN paying attention to the problem of HIV among blacks and in the U.S. overall. If this gets the attention of lawmakers, it might help prevent a lot of suffering and help people stay healthy.

hmm..how would you feel if a shark was circling your boat? i'm with anderson on this one..

Good Tuesday evening..Good work, Campbell and Gary Tuchman. Shot of the Day? Kicked by a roo..talk about having the wind knocked out of you..Night all

this shot is crazy....the kangaroo went crazy

goodnight all & don't forget to get your earthquake/hurricane/tornado/etc kits in order! I had to change the expired batteries in mine.....

Andy is quite brave to be swimming with the sharks! Stay safe dear Andy! I can't wait until the next installment of Plant in Peril!

She should have given the kangaroo a right hook!

Good night Campbell, Gary, best bloggers and Anderson....
Have a great night!!!! Sleep tight!!!!
See you tomorrow night!!!
Oh Wow!!! Kangaroo almost attack zookeeper, Day of the shot!!!!!!

goodnight all!

Thanks Campbell and Gary, good show tonight!

Hey Campbell – you know what's really interesting is that those Great Whites weren't that big in comparison to some of the other Sharks we've seen!

Larry July 29th, 2008 10:52 pm ET

Will a great white shark take on a killer whale?

Yes Larry. Great Whites do attack them.

good show......night everyone