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Japan Develops Shock-Absorbing Car Covered in Airbags

Chris Illuminati — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 09:30:41 +0000

Remember that time you got super drunk, duct taped couch cushions to your body and smashed into things around the house like a human pinball? You don’t? Anyway, take that idea and imagine doing it to a car. A couple drunk Japanese car makers did it. Maybe they weren’t drunk. Just insane. Humanix, a startup [...]

Japanese Pepsi Could Actually Make You Skinnier

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:10:42 +0000

First there was soda,Â carbonatedÂ sugar water that was sure to expand your waistline. Then there was “diet” soda, which didn’t add anyÂ caloriesÂ to the equation but wasÂ sweetenedÂ with chemicals that may not be so great for you. Now, in Japan, there is something called Pepsi Special. This drink is so chock-full of chemicals — mainly indigestible dextrin — [...]

Mini-Burgers From Kracie: Weirdness From Japan [Video]

JayCee — Tue, 01 May 2012 18:21:34 +0000

Okay, I only say that its weird; I haven't tried any of these 'treats'. I am guessing that I am adventurous enough to do so, though.

A quick search for 'Kracie Happy Kitchen' on Google brings up Do-It-Yourself soft cookies, doughnuts, cupcakes, hamburgers and sushi candy kits. (Yes, sushi candy).

Lady Gaga Target Of Lawsuit

Steve Wiley — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:20:20 +0000

A Class-Action lawsuit has been filed against Lady Gaga, alleging she improperly profited from the sale of her “We Pray For Japan” bracelets. Several million dollars were raised in a short span of time by sales of the bracelets, which were priced at $5.00 each. It was represented that ‘all proceeds’ were to go to [...]

U2, Bieber, Bon Jovi For Japan

Steve Wiley — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:04:14 +0000

(By: Mark Metcalfe Getty Images Entertainment )
JUSTIN BIEBER and U2 will appear on a new charity album to benefit Japan's earthquake and tsunami victims. Universal Music hopes to have it out by the end of the week so it'll be a digital-only release. The full lineup of artists...

Rob's Take on the Radiation Threat in Japan

JayCee — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 01:24:17 +0000

This was taken, with permission, from Rob Perillo's post today on Facebook. Rob is the Chief Meteorologist for KATC TV3, and he was once employed at a (you guessed it!!) nuclear plant. Here is his view on the situation in Japan...

I have received a number of phone calls, emails, tweets and Facebook messages this week from concerned viewers about the potential radiation leaks from the earthquake/tsunami crippled nuclear power plants in Northeastern Japan.

Gaga For Japan

Steve Wiley — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:55:28 +0000

Lady Gaga has reportedly raised over $ 250,000.00 for Japanese tsunami relief since Monday by selling wristbands online. (AFP) “It’s important we help.” Gaga launched the white wristbands with their prayerful message written in red in English and Japanese, via a Twitter message on Monday, three days after a 9.0-magnitude quake struck off the coast [...]

Eastwood Movie Dropped In Japan

Steve Wiley — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:44:29 +0000

(contactmusic.com) Clint Eastwood’s latest film, which features scenes from the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, will not continue its run in Japanese cinemas after the tragic events of last week, reports Bbc News. The official death toll in Japan currently stands at 2,400 but estimates put that number at closer to 10,000. Eastwood’s film features footage [...]

Found 9 Miles at Sea!!

JayCee — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 20:08:11 +0000

According to CNN, rescuers find a 60-year-old man 9 miles out at sea. He survived the tsunami by clinging to his roof.

Videos Of Buildings Swaying In Japan

CJ — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:24:20 +0000

Japan Moves

Tsunami Coverage From Hawaii

99.9 KTDY — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:30:49 +0000

Watch Live coverage of the Tsunami from Hawaii Streaming .TV shows by Ustream