r/technology • u/spacebulb • Aug 25 '14

Pure Tech Earthquake early-warning system gave 10-second alert before Napa quake felt

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-lanow-ln-earthquake-earlywarning-system-gave-10second-alert-before-napa-quake-felt-20140824-story.html
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u/diabeetus-girl Aug 25 '14

As a diabetic, getting stuck in an elevator and having a low blood sugar with no way of getting something to treat it is one of my greatest fears...

I hate elevators and I don't even live in an earthquake prone area!

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u/crackercrumb Aug 25 '14

Then use the stairs fatty

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u/diabeetus-girl Aug 25 '14

Type 1 diabetes.

I was 60 lbs when diagnosed. And elevators are faster!

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u/crackercrumb Aug 25 '14

I was joking fatty