Philosophy
Sometimes when it rains, it pours. Japan has been recently devastated by the accumulation of horrendous circumstances due to the earthquake and the subsequent tsunami. Lives have been lost, families have been broken, property has been destroyed, and infrastructure has been compromised. The most dangerous threat, the release of nuclear radiation, is still looming in the horizon of possibilities...
Obviously, there are plenty of things to be concerned about, and our first reaction should be to try to help those in dire need, but if you're curious to learn how tsunamis work (and need the extra push to help), here is a quick crash course to get you motivated:
Here is some footage of an amazing escape from the tsunami. These people managed to survive, and will now need your help.
Follow this link to find out more information on the Japan earthquake, including locating/helping family and friends.
- How Soon Is Too Soon?
My Fellow Comedists, This week, good brother YKW sent me a link to Gilbert Godfried's Twitter feed full of Japan earthquake/tsunami jokes.What does Japanese Jews like to eat? Hebrew National Tsunami. What does every Japanese person have in their apartment?...
- Disaster Preparedness And Godzilla Movies
As I was driving in this morning, listening to an NPR reporter in Japan report on the earthquake, she said something that caught my ear. She said that if any country could be prepared for something like this it would be Japan because they spend far more...
- Powerful Quake/tsunami Hits Japan
As you're probably all aware by now, Japan has been hit by a powerful earthquake/tsunami combination, the likes of which has caused massive amounts of destruction. My thoughts are with the victims of this natural disaster. And here are some pictures...
- Oh No...mutant Fukushima Butterflies...what Next--mothra?
"Fukushima caused mutant butterflies: scientists" August 14th, 2012 Terradaily Genetic mutations have been found in three generations of butterflies from near Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear plant, scientists said Tuesday, raising fears radiation...
- Altruistic Act For Japan's Nuclear Disaster
"Stradivarius violin sold for £9.8m at charity auction" June 21st, 2011 BBC NEWS A well-preserved Stradivarius violin has been sold in an online auction for £9.8m ($15.9m) to raise money for disaster relief in Japan. The violin was made in 1721 and...
Philosophy
Tsumanis 101
Sometimes when it rains, it pours. Japan has been recently devastated by the accumulation of horrendous circumstances due to the earthquake and the subsequent tsunami. Lives have been lost, families have been broken, property has been destroyed, and infrastructure has been compromised. The most dangerous threat, the release of nuclear radiation, is still looming in the horizon of possibilities...Obviously, there are plenty of things to be concerned about, and our first reaction should be to try to help those in dire need, but if you're curious to learn how tsunamis work (and need the extra push to help), here is a quick crash course to get you motivated:
Here is some footage of an amazing escape from the tsunami. These people managed to survive, and will now need your help.
Follow this link to find out more information on the Japan earthquake, including locating/helping family and friends.
And go here to find out how you can help.
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- How Soon Is Too Soon?
My Fellow Comedists, This week, good brother YKW sent me a link to Gilbert Godfried's Twitter feed full of Japan earthquake/tsunami jokes.What does Japanese Jews like to eat? Hebrew National Tsunami. What does every Japanese person have in their apartment?...
- Disaster Preparedness And Godzilla Movies
As I was driving in this morning, listening to an NPR reporter in Japan report on the earthquake, she said something that caught my ear. She said that if any country could be prepared for something like this it would be Japan because they spend far more...
- Powerful Quake/tsunami Hits Japan
As you're probably all aware by now, Japan has been hit by a powerful earthquake/tsunami combination, the likes of which has caused massive amounts of destruction. My thoughts are with the victims of this natural disaster. And here are some pictures...
- Oh No...mutant Fukushima Butterflies...what Next--mothra?
"Fukushima caused mutant butterflies: scientists" August 14th, 2012 Terradaily Genetic mutations have been found in three generations of butterflies from near Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear plant, scientists said Tuesday, raising fears radiation...
- Altruistic Act For Japan's Nuclear Disaster
"Stradivarius violin sold for £9.8m at charity auction" June 21st, 2011 BBC NEWS A well-preserved Stradivarius violin has been sold in an online auction for £9.8m ($15.9m) to raise money for disaster relief in Japan. The violin was made in 1721 and...