The trip was a disaster from start to finish.

那次旅行从头到尾糟糕透顶。

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Once upon a time, when disaster struck, big agencies would roll up with grain, blankets and medicine and start handing them out.

从前，每当灾难袭过，各大救援机构就带着粮食、毛毯、药品抵达灾区，并开始予以分发。

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Note also a sharp contrast to the aftermath of the 1995 Kobe disaster: yes, 1995 did mark the start of Japan's deflation.

还要注意与1995年神户灾后的鲜明对比：没错，日本的通货紧缩的确是从1995年开始。

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Like contractors who get paid to rebuild homes and buildings, RV makers figure to get a shot in the arm, as new customers looking for temporary housing and a home-based escape route for the next disaster start lining up.

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One of the things Jay talked about the President did was, in declaring the disaster, people can start registering for FEMA assistance.

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