Earthquake

Literally, it refers to a shift in the status of the Earth's continental plates. Figuratively, it refers to another shift, one not related to geology, but a shift non-the-less. There are now reports that North Korea tested a nuclear weapon this weekend. The link can be found here. Expect that, if the rumors prove true, the Foley issue will be considered markedly less significant in the week ahead.

Update: A lot of different sources are reporting this now. I think its a >90% at this point.

Update 2: The NorKs are claiming that they did, in fact, test a nuclear weapon, and that it was a test. This with South Korea picking up a seismic event.