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Tuna Sells For a Cool $1.76 Million Dollars

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 01:30:25 +0000

It’s a story that should make everybody want to invest in a fishing boat. A 489 pound bluefish tuna caught off the coast of Japan has just been sold for $1.76 million during an auction at Toyko’s Tsukiji fish market. It is the most money ever paid for a single fish, shattering the previous mark of [...]

How Japan Handles Black Friday

Nora Schreiber — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 01:58:39 +0000

With Black Friday heading steadily our way, it is interesting to reflect on past year’s craziness. We hear about people being trampled on and fights breaking out among mothers, but have you ever seen something like this? Take a look at how Japan handles Black Friday. Organization and cooperation are important to prevent chaos in [...]

Burger King Japan Adds 1,160-Calorie 'Meat Monster' to Menu

Amy Austin — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:50:44 +0000

If -- for some reason -- you ever wanted to consume more than half (or in some cases almost all) of your daily allotment for calorie intake with one burger, you're in luck. All you have to do is chow down on the newest menu item at Burger King in Japan.

The behemoth sandwich, dubbed "Meat Monster," contains a minimum of 1,160 calories.

Will Hollywood try to cash in on Japan disaster?

Amy Austin — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 19:15:53 +0000

Hollywood has taken an unusually reserved approach to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, but analysts say they don’t expect the restraint to be permanent. Read the entire story at USA Today Life. This week, Warner Bros. pulled the Matt Damon thriller Hereafter from Japanese theaters because of a graphic opening scene that depicts a [...]

Religious Girl Thanks God For Japan Earthquake!ab

Baby J — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 14:08:42 +0000

We are constantly amazed by "religious" people who thank God for the most terrible and heinous things!

Thoughts? My response to her after the jump -- bless her heart ;)

Country Stars Show Concern for Tsunami Victims on Twitter

Amy Austin — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:00:42 +0000

Country Stars pour out their support to the Tsunami victims, according to Taste of Country. It will take many years to rebuild this country. Country stars and fans get down on your knees and continue to pray for the people of Japan As footage of the terrifying tsunami aired on the news all over the [...]

How You Can Help Victims of Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami

KNUE — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:06:32 +0000

Many of you are wondering how you can help the Japanese people, in the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that has struck the island nation. Here are some organizations involved in the rescue and recovery effort that you can donate to. The Red Cross – Provides donations, first-aid and emotional support for both [...]

Massive Earthquake, Tsunami Strike Japan; Effects Expected Around the Globe

Jeff Evans — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:10:12 +0000

Hundreds have been found or are presumed dead after a massive earthquake and ensuing tsunami tore through Japan's northeast coast. Some are already declaring the 8.9 magnitude quake the largest ever recorded and after-effects are expected to hit the west coast of the US, the Phillippines, Indonesia and other vulnerable spots. The Internet has sped into action, using Twitter to report updates and Google's crisis response page to report missing persons.