The first thing on most people’s mind after hearing the news of a disaster like the earthquake in Japan is, What can I do to help?
Earthquake Aftermath: From California to Chile, Residents Fight the Waves
As the world reels from news of destruction after an earthquake in Japan, the west coast of North America and South America had to face the quake’s effects. Though massive damage is not suspected, many residents along the coasts …
Video: Tsunami Waves Flood Japan’s Sendai Airport
The tsunami that washed across Japan on Friday completely deluged the Sendai airport, turning runways to rivers. And it was all caught on camera.
Stunning Videos: Watch As Japan Shakes Violently Amid 8.9-Magnitude Quake
Friday’s massive earthquake caught the Pacific nation by surprise. But the cameras were rolling.
Reading While Eating for March 11: Airport Flash Mobs, Mini Walmart, Banksy’s Oscar Nod
Friday’s links reveal the truth about Thin Mints and bank shots.
Japan’s Earthquake Ranks as the Fifth Strongest in the World Since 1900
The massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake that hit off the coast of Japan is not only the biggest quake for the country on record, but scientists are now saying it’s the fifth biggest quake in the world in more than a century.
At 50, Ken Is Sexy Again — And Back With Barbie
Suddenly, Ken Carson is the comeback kid. He’s been everywhere lately.
The Oldest Wild U.S. Bird: Still Alive and Kicking, and a New Mom, at 60
Last month, an albatross showed up in the middle of nowhere near Hawaii. She was raising a chick she had just hatched – proving that motherhood never stops, even when you’re 60 years old. (via Ecocentric)
Can It Be Done? ‘McRunner’ Trains for Marathon on All-McDonald’s Diet
Back in 2004, America watched Morgan Spurlock’s health decline on the McDonald’s only diet in Super Size Me. Now, Joe D’Amico is following the same regiment. The month before he runs a marathon.
Quotes: Paula Deen Responds to ‘Paula Deen Riding Things’
“I think it’s great to see how creative my fans are! I feel like I’m the new ‘Where’s Waldo.'”
— PAULA DEEN, responding to Paula Deen Riding Things, a NewsFeed Tumblr of the Week pick that Photoshops celebrity chef Deen, well, …
Japan Earthquake: Time Out Tokyo Tweets the Aftermath
“The first shaking started about 30 minutes ago. It still hasn’t stopped. I’m writing this from the Time Out office… Across the road there’s a tenement block. It’s swaying horrifically – so much so, in fact, that it looks …
Shocker: Harvard Is the World’s Most Reputable University
Institutions of higher learning wondering what the world thinks of them can now point to a new Top 100 list for potential validation.