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Dave, Eddie, and Alex Talk Van Halen in Japanese TV Special [VIDEO]

gonzo — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 17:23:15 +0000

Van Halen are gearing up for a brief tour of Japan, and to make sure the fans were jacked up for the tour, the TV show “Song To Soul” featured Van Halen on Tuesday. The show highlight is an exclusive interview with David Lee Roth and Eddie and Alex Van Halen at Dave’s house, in [...]

Trouble Storing Those Uninvited Guests – Try The Ronco People Packer [PHOTOS]

gonzo — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:16:13 +0000

Ok…I was a little leery of the raw fish thing, but sushi grew on me. Anime porn? Cartoon sex, not my thing. Bukkoke? OH COME ON!!! But, now this? Japanese weirdness goes to a whole new place with people vacuum-packed together in giant Zip-loc bags. I don’t think this is safe for work…but, I’m not [...]

This Japanese Banana Commercial Is Completely Bananas [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:32:14 +0000

This commercial for Dole in Japan features a character called Banana Man, who has bananas for fingers, and also has his namesake fruit growing from out of his nose, ears and head. Because of this odd condition he has incredible typing skills (natch) and a mostly female fan club. Banana Man is also able to [...]

Japanese Scientists Use Human Waste to Create Meat [VIDEO]

Wendy Gould — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 20:33:33 +0000

If you weren’t vegetarian before, perhaps it’s time to make the switch. Scientists in Japan have now created a way to synthesize “beef steaks” from human feces. The discovery was made after a Tokyo sewage plant approached scientists, asking them if they could figure out a way to utilize all the sewage sludge lying around.

Music For Relief is Responding to 9.0 Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan

Kayla Keys — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:50:16 +0000

Thanks to MusicForRelief you can donate $10 or more to help those affected by the 9.0 Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan March 11, 2011 and get access to a growing collection of new unreleased songs from artist like Linkin' Park, Hoobastank, Shinedown, Staind, Flyleaf and more!

100% of the proceeds will benefit Save the Children for the length of the campaign through May 11, 2011.

"The Simpsons" Feeling Aftershocks from Japan Nuclear Crisis

Kayla Keys — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:59:02 +0000

A few episodes of "The Simpsons" have been pulled from syndication in Austria in light of the ongoing nuclear situation in Japan. And some other countries may follow suit.

Obviously, "The Simpsons" has made a LOT of nuclear references since Homer works at a nuclear plant . . . and you know, is somewhat lazy and incompetent.

The Austrian network dropped a 1992 episode titled "Marge Gets a Job" . . . and one from 2005 called "On a Clear Day I Can't See My Sister." Those deal with radiation poisoning and nuclear meltdowns.

Cartoon Explains Nuclear Meltdown Crisis [VIDEO]

Gabe — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 16:10:47 +0000

Sometimes I wonder just what the hell is really going on over in Japan. Don’t get me wrong, I feel awful about the situation that they have going on but what I found today makes me think that the tsunami and possibility of a nuclear meltdown has made them go completely batshit. Some folks are [...]

Help The Japanese People. Here's How…

gonzo — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:07:35 +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 [VIDEO]

Kayla Keys — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:28:12 +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.