Japanese Teen’s ‘Prized’ Soccer Ball, Lost in Tsunami, Washes Ashore in Alaska
The incredible story of a boy’s “prized possession” being found: More than 3,000 homes were destroyed there. Murakami and his family lost everything. EVERYTHING. But now a ball given to him seven years ago has been found.
Then & Now: Japan, One Year Later
On March 11, 2011, a 9.0-magnitude earthquake rocked Japan. The quake triggered devastating tsunamis, which in turn set off the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl. Look back at that day and see where Japan stands today.
10 Things You Must Watch Before 2011 Ends
Not the 10 best. Not the 10 worst. Just 10 cool, must-see videos.
Missing Indonesian Girl, Feared Dead, Reunited with Family 7 Years After Tsunami
Wati was just eight years old when her village was ravaged by the Indonesian tsunami in 2004. Her family thought she was dead. Then, on Wednesday, Wati was reunited with them after seven years on her own.
Google Offers Before & After Street View of Japanese Tsunami Damage
Google released a new project named Memories for the Future, which allows users to see before and after Street View photos of the areas damaged during the Japanese earthquake and tsunami.
The Suicide Corps: Elderly Group Wants to Help with Japan’s Nuclear Crisis
The world’s most rapidly growing aging population, the elderly in Japan are proving that they may be a tool rather than a liability. A group of 250 retirees ages 60 and up are offering to work at a radiation-contaminated nuclear plant.
More Tsunami Porn: Tragically Incredible Video from Japan
Not another “Literally, the scariest tsunami footage yet” story…
Literally: The Most Terrifying Tsunami Footage Yet
You’ve heard that quite a bit this month. This time, it’s true.
Lost & Found: Japanese People Discovering Cash and Safes, Turning Them In
As Japan begins to recover from the devastating tsunami that took place a month ago, police are finding safes among the wreckage that were washed out of homes and businesses.
Miracle Dog Rescued at Sea Three Weeks After Tsunami Reunited With Owner
A happy ending: On Monday, the miracle dog found floating on debris three weeks after the tsunami in Japan was reunited with its owner, local media reported. Simply incredible.
VIDEO: Miracle Dog Rescued in Japan After Three Weeks at Sea
After three weeks at sea, the Japanese Coast Guard found a dog. Alive. Floating on a pile of debris. Three weeks! Simply incredible. Watch footage of this amazing rescue. It’s the little victories that mean so much.
The Sheer Power of Water: Two More Must-See Tsunami Videos
You’ve seen some incredible footage already, but check out these two frightening videos of tsunami waves washing over Japan. Then check out this helicopter fly-over of the crippled nuclear reactors.
And on the Seventh Day They Rested: Japan Shows How Road Repairs Are Done
Japan shows the world how you repair a road, just days after it was destroyed by an earthquake. This is impressive under the best of conditions, but it might make your head explode given what the Japanese have been through.
Where’s the Looting, Japan? You’re Messing Up Our Time-Honored Media Narrative!
In the aftermath of Japan’s devastating earthquake and tsunami, the media narrative has focused on the lack of looting without attempting to understand the societal structures making that reality. They’ve also ignored the calm and tiny amounts of looting to support the “no looting” narrative.
Come Play Everyone’s Favorite Game: “Was That Wrong?”
So who made the most insensitive remark about Japan this week?
[VIDEO] The Most Insane Amateur Footage of Tsunami Flooding Japanese Village Yet
This dramatic amateur video captured the moment Friday’s tsunami engulfed the Miyagi prefecture town of Minamisanriku. Residents took to elevated ground after the tsunami warning, only to watch their town be washed away.
“God Shook Japan” Troll Comes Clean: “Sorry, I Just Did It for the Lulz”
It turns out that the video floating around of a crazy Christian girl saying that the Japanese earthquake and tsunami were God giving a wake up call to atheists was a fake. Good satire or just exploiting a tragedy?
Tsunami Jokes: Gilbert Gottfried Is a Jerk (and AFLAC Fires Him)
If there is such a thing as “too soon?,” that thing is Gilbert Gottfried. The man who famously made a 9/11 joke at the Hugh Hefner roast just weeks after the attacks has set his sights on the Japanese earthquake and tsunami. Oy vey.
Who’s Japan’s Kanye? “Larry Kudlow Doesn’t Care About Japanese People”
When Larry Kudlow’s on-air colleague set him up by saying “All in all, the market taking this in stride,” Kudlow struck with this: “The human toll here looks to be much worse than the economic toll and we can be grateful for that.”
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‘The Bachelorette,’ Reviewed by a Guy. Sorta.
I love horrible, smutty television. I’m that guy. So I’m going to review ‘The Bachelorette’ on a weekly basis. This week, Emily Maynard meets 25 guys in a row, one by one, as they get out of a limo, because that’s how real life works.
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What to Expect in London When You’re Expecting Nothing
There are a few things you should know when you get to England. Just the basics, mind you, but important stuff. Things that will save you time — and even keep you alive. Things like feeding yourself. And riding elevators.
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Let’s Come Right Out and Say It: This Guy Harlan Is the Next Prince
Harlan is fine with having his music categorized as “pop.” But there is a huge difference between manufactured and meticulous; this is where Harlan leaves other pop acts in the three-chord-only, auto-tuned dust. You need to know about this guy.

