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Japanese Pepsi Could Actually Make You Skinnier

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:10:42 +0000

First there was soda, carbonated sugar water that was sure to expand your waistline. Then there was "diet" soda, which didn't add any calories to the equation but was sweetened with chemicals that may not be so great for you.

Now, in Japan, there is something called Pepsi Special. This drink is so chock-full of chemicals -- mainly indigestible dextrin -- that there are claims it can actually make you skinnier.

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

Lucky Larry — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:47:33 +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.

"Songs for Japan" Relief Album Features Lady Gaga, Katy Perry,Pink and more

roddwayne — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 10:00:37 +0000

In the 1985 we had “We Are The World”. Last year it was “We Are The World 25 for Haiti”, now we have “Songs For Japan”, an album where the proceeds will go to help relief efforts in Japan. Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Pink, Elton John, Madonna, Justin Bieber, and many more of today’s top [...]

Religious Girl Thanks God For Japan Earthquake!

Baby J — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 15:08:35 +0000

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

Thoughts?

How You Can Help Victims of Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami

Mix 93-1 — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:07:32 +0000

ABC News has an interactive article showing aerial pictures of the destruction of March 11th - Tsunami.

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.

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

Mix 93-1 — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:17:42 +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.