The combination of how close it was to the coast and how shallow it was made it a "perfect storm for the tsunami generation," said Susan Hough of the U. S. Geological Survey in Pasadena.

For years, Mr. Bridgefoot was able to claim that Benson was the U.K. 's largest common carp, her appeal bolstered by bright-orange scales that seemed painted on and perfect lips.

Nobody is perfect. A eulogy, however, should not focus on the deceased persona s weaknesses, but on his or her positive traits.