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iPad 2 shortage? Blame it on Japan!

Its one of those oh-so-sick moments where a Target store, currently short of iPad 2 supplies, is putting the blame of this scarcity to the Japan crisis of last month. While the effects of the Japan tragedy cannot be undermined, solely blaming the event and hiding behind it is cowardly. Seriously people, own up!

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Japan hit by another quake (7.1mag) but tsunami warning lifted

Workers at the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant were evacuated after a fresh earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1, but officials said it had no detectable effect at the plant. A tsunami alert for north-east Japan was issued but lifted after 90 minutes. The earthquake - at a depth of 49km (32 miles) - struck [...]

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EMOTIONAL: Loyal dog helps rescue friend after tsunami strikes Japan (video)

Its been 6 days since the world first turned sympathetic towards Japan, as the recovery operations continue in the disaster struck country. The nation, which survived multiple quakes, a tsunami, and a couple of explosions -- all in a matter of 3 days -- is struggling to cope up with the ire of mother nature. And [...]

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BREAKING: Volcanic eruption in Japan

Things just keep getting worse. Earthquakes, tsunami, explosions and now a volcanic eruption has struck Japan, all in a space of 3 days, making this the worst crisis to strike since WWII. Here is a picture of Shinmoedake, the volcano that erupted in Japan about an hour ago: Useful link: Live coverage of happenings by BBC [...]

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Help Japan! Donate to Red Cross through iTunes

We all saw the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on Friday, leaving millions of people homeless and fighting for survival. Saturday saw another earthquake hit Japan, followed by an explosion at Japan's atomic power plant. The country shattered and needs your help. And Apple Inc is making it easy for you to help [...]

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BREAKING: Explosion at Japan's atomic (nuclear) power plant

An explosion has been heard from a Japanese nuclear power plant hit by Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami. Reports said smoke was seen coming from the plant at Fukushima and several workers were injured. Japanese officials fear a meltdown at one of the plant's reactors after radioactive material was detected outside it. A huge relief [...]

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Video: Japan's horrific 8.9M earthquake and Tsunami caught on camera

An earthquake measuring 8.9 on the Richter struck Tokyo Bay, Japan killing and injuring hundreds. The quake touched off tsunami warnings as far away as Hawaii and the U.S. pacific coast. Today is a sad day for all of us, for mother nature decided to have a say too in the already ongoing massacre some [...]

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