An explosion at a nuclear power station tore down the walls of one building Saturday as smoke poured out. Japanese officials said they feared the reactor could melt down following the failure of its cooling system in the earthquake and tsunami. (March 12
Continue reading …The tsunami that ravaged Japan was also felt on the West Coast Friday. It ripped docks out and damaged or destroyed a number of boats in California’s Santa Cruz Harbor. (March 11)
Continue reading …Authorities say they safely rescued 83 people from a floating barge restaurant that broke its moorings on the Ohio River and drifted at least 85 yards. Jeff Ruby’s Waterfront Restaurant was located on the Kentucky side of the river. (March 12)
Continue reading …Japan’s northeastern coast was a swampy wasteland of broken houses, overturned cars, sludge and dirty water Saturday as the nation awoke to the of a powerful tsunami created by one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded. (March 11)
Continue reading …Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker signed into law the proposal that eliminates most union rights for public employees, saying he had “no doubt” support for the measure would grow over time. This comes after three weeks of protests at the Capitol. (March 11)
Continue reading …We’ve already seen plenty of teasers, but now the first official full-length trailer for J.J. Abrams’ Steven Spielberg-homage Super 8 has hit the web, and without revealing any plot spoilers (like what’s inside of that container!), we’re finally getting a little context for a project that has been cloaked with mystery since it was announced. Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Flavorwire Discovery Date : 11/03/2011 14:53 Number of articles : 4
Continue reading …Green Tunnel from Kevin Gallagher on Vimeo. It took 6 months to make this video clip of the 2200-miles (3500+ km) long Appalachian Trail, which stretched from Springer Mountain, Georgia, to Mount Katahdin in Maine. But it’ll take you just a bit over four minutes and a half to make the virtual journey. Here’s a fantastic video Broadcasting platform : Vimeo Source : Neatorama Discovery Date : 06/03/2011 14:00 Number of articles : 7
Continue reading …Several Japanese nationals vacationing in Hawaii found themselves stuck at the airport after all flights to Japan were cancelled because of the earthquake and tsunami. Many were struggling to reach family and friends in the affected areas. (March 11)
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