Map showing the Fukushima nuclear plants on the northeastern coast of Japan#39;s main Honshu island. An explosion and feared meltdown at Fukushima nuclear plant No. 1 Saturday exposed the scale of the disaster facing the country after a massive quake and tsunami left more than 1,000 dead. News of the leak was confirmed by the Japanese government after the walls and roof at Fukushima Number 1 nuclear power plant were destroyed in the blast. Plumes of white smoke were sent billowing into the sky
Passengers rest and sleep on the floor of Narita airport, near Tokyo Saturday, March 12, 2011. Passengers were stranded in the airport after public transport systems were shut down following a massive earthquake Friday. Narita Airport has been closed following an 8.9 magnitude earthquake in Japan, according to reports from the country. Japan#39;s Kyodo news agency says that Narita Airport, the main international gateway into Japan, has been closed to flights following Friday#39;s massive ear
The massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake that hit off the coast of northeast Japan a few hours ago also generated an enormous whirlpool in addition to the enormous tsunami waves that destroyed vehicles, homes and farmland. The BBC also has a video of the whirlpool here . Take a look: Permalink | Recent Headlines | News Feeds Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : ScienceNewsBlog.com Discovery Date : 11/03/2011 18:32 Number of articles : 2
Katy Perry, Ryan Seacrest, Lindsay Lohan tweet support for those affected by the disaster. By Jocelyn Vena Smoke rises from a construction site in Tokyo on Friday Photo: Sankei/Getty Images The world is still reacting to the news of an 8.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan on Friday (March 11). The devastating quake triggered a 10-meter tsunami that now threatens Pacific coastal areas including Hawaii and the West Coast of the United States. Celebrities have taken to Twitter to share their love and support for those affected by the natural disaster. “I’m sending my thoughts and prayers and love to those in Japan who are hurting,” Taylor Swift tweeted . Fellow pop princess Katy Perry shared a similar sentiment, writing , “My prayers go out to anyone that is being effected by the disaster in Japan. #prayforjapan.” Selena Gomez, who was just in the country, took to Facebook to express her concern. “Wow, I don’t even know what to say, Japan. I was just there and you were all so wonderful to me,” she wrote. “I am sending all my love, prayers and support.” Justin Bieber also tweeted about the news. “Japan is one of my favorite places on earth. … It’s an incredible culture with amazing people. My prayers go out to them. We all need to help.” He added, “#prayforjapan.” “Our hearts and prayers are with all of our BSB family in Japan. We love you all so much. Please try to stay safe. … Kisses and hugs from us!” the Backstreet Boys tweeted , with their tourmates New Kids on the Block adding , “Our thoughts are with all those around the world affected by the earthquake in Japan.” “American Idol” host Ryan Seacrest wrote on Twitter , “Glued to TV watching this unreal earthquake footage out of Japan. Sending prayers to everyone affected. Unbelievable.” As the weather threatens his home state of Hawaii, the president tweeted a strong message of support. “Sending condolences to the people of Japan, particularly those who lost loved ones in the earthquake & tsunamis. U.S. stands ready to help.” “Glee” stars Lea Michele and Amber Riley also had kind words for those affected. Michele tweeted , “So devastating to hear about the huge earthquake & tsunami [in] Japan. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone there.” Riley added , “Omg my heart goes out to Japan. I pray this devastation stops.” Embattled actress Lindsay Lohan even seemed overwhelmed by the news, writing , “My mommy just woke my sister and i up to this! god bless those that are in fear.” “The images on the news are breaking my heart,” Paris Hilton wrote online. “I am so worried for everyone in Japan. My thoughts are with you Japan. God bless you all.” Related Artists Taylor Swift Justin Bieber
Katy Perry, Ryan Seacrest, Lindsay Lohan tweet support for those affected by the disaster. By Jocelyn Vena Smoke rises from a construction site in Tokyo on Friday Photo: Sankei/Getty Images The world is still reacting to the news of an 8.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan on Friday (March 11). The devastating quake triggered a 10-meter tsunami that now threatens Pacific coastal areas including Hawaii and the West Coast of the United States. Celebrities have taken to Twitter to share their love and support for those affected by the natural disaster. “I’m sending my thoughts and prayers and love to those in Japan who are hurting,” Taylor Swift tweeted . Fellow pop princess Katy Perry shared a similar sentiment, writing , “My prayers go out to anyone that is being effected by the disaster in Japan. #prayforjapan.” Selena Gomez, who was just in the country, took to Facebook to express her concern. “Wow, I don’t even know what to say, Japan. I was just there and you were all so wonderful to me,” she wrote. “I am sending all my love, prayers and support.” Justin Bieber also tweeted about the news. “Japan is one of my favorite places on earth. … It’s an incredible culture with amazing people. My prayers go out to them. We all need to help.” He added, “#prayforjapan.” “Our hearts and prayers are with all of our BSB family in Japan. We love you all so much. Please try to stay safe. … Kisses and hugs from us!” the Backstreet Boys tweeted , with their tourmates New Kids on the Block adding , “Our thoughts are with all those around the world affected by the earthquake in Japan.” “American Idol” host Ryan Seacrest wrote on Twitter , “Glued to TV watching this unreal earthquake footage out of Japan. Sending prayers to everyone affected. Unbelievable.” As the weather threatens his home state of Hawaii, the president tweeted a strong message of support. “Sending condolences to the people of Japan, particularly those who lost loved ones in the earthquake & tsunamis. U.S. stands ready to help.” “Glee” stars Lea Michele and Amber Riley also had kind words for those affected. Michele tweeted , “So devastating to hear about the huge earthquake & tsunami [in] Japan. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone there.” Riley added , “Omg my heart goes out to Japan. I pray this devastation stops.” Embattled actress Lindsay Lohan even seemed overwhelmed by the news, writing , “My mommy just woke my sister and i up to this! god bless those that are in fear.” “The images on the news are breaking my heart,” Paris Hilton wrote online. “I am so worried for everyone in Japan. My thoughts are with you Japan. God bless you all.” Related Artists Taylor Swift Justin Bieber
Taylor Lautner and Kristen Stewart are reportedly among the cast and crew forced to leave Vancouver Island. By Jocelyn Vena Robert Pattinson on the Vancouver set of “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn” Photo: Splash News Online Taylor Lautner and Kristen Stewart, as well as the rest of the “Breaking Dawn” wolf pack cast and crew, have been evacuated from the set of the movie. The film, which is currently shooting in a Vancouver Island beach area in British Columbia, has been suspended for now due to tsunami advisories following the 8.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan early on Friday (March 11). “Due to the tsunami advisory, filming of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn has been delayed,” Summit Entertainment said in a statement to MTV News. “All cast and crew were evacuated to base camp. Everyone is safe and sound.” Tinsel Korey (who plays Emily, the girlfriend of wolf pack leader Sam), tweeted about the evacuation. “They’re evacuating us 4 a tsumnani warning,” she wrote. “If this this is my last my tweet. I love you. The end. Hugz. If this is the moment. Then I’ve lived a good life. And I’m thankful 4 everything I’ve been given. 1 love. I’m not trying 2 b dramatic!!! I’m just saying my peace. This is my truth right now. 1Love.” The news of the evacuation comes as more and more celebrities react to reports of the strongest recorded earthquake in Japan, which was followed by a tsunami. “Sending condolences to the people of Japan, particularly those who lost loved ones in the earthquake & tsunamis,” President Obama, a Hawaii native, wrote . “U.S. stands ready to help.” Related Photos On The Set Of ‘Breaking Dawn’
Tomakomai pier in Hokkaido is submerged after a ferocious tsunami unleashed by Japan#39;s biggest recorded earthquake slammed into its eastern coasts Friday, March 11, 2011. Water from the massive tsunami remain on the street of Hakodate city in Japan#39;s northern island of Hokkaido. The international and Japanese Red Cross on Friday set up a website to help thousands of people who have lost touch with relatives or friends in quake and tsunami hit Japan. A magnitude-8.9 earthquake hit north-
It could be far worse than Chernobyl. Yikes. Via email: AP alert: TOKYO (AP) Japan issues state of emergency at another nuclear power plant after cooling system failure. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy … Continue reading → Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Political Carnival Discovery Date : 12/03/2011 00:00 Number of articles : 2
It could be far worse than Chernobyl. Yikes. Via email: AP alert: TOKYO (AP) Japan issues state of emergency at another nuclear power plant after cooling system failure. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy … Continue reading → Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Political Carnival Discovery Date : 12/03/2011 00:00 Number of articles : 2
Rachel Bilson is a prime example of lost opportunity. I’m looking at these pictures and I’m more interested in fucking her crackhead lookin’ friend. It’s like she did the groundwork to be a huge fucking deal, you know with that show the OC, where she would outshine Mischa Barton daily, but when the shit got cancelled, she went and got engaged to some loser, choosing the low profile route, like she’s that fucking important and has any business being “Low Profile”, when she shoulda been out in bikinis, flashing tit, living the young starlet life….but instead she went and hid on a fucking farm in Canada only to end things there and come back to Hollywood as a 30 year old who just isn’t as fun to watch as a 24 year old.. That said, here she is boring in shorts for the Japan Earthquake/Tsunami…
