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A powerful earthquake with a magnitude 8.9 on the Richter scale, and then a huge water wave, swept through large areas of Japan. Particularly sensitive sector of the economy affected – nuclear power. The consequences can be disastrous – Japan face Reactor Meltdown Danger. On Saturday morning has been confirmed the worst fears. In the [...]

The power Fukushima I – The authorities indicated that the chamber reactor No. 3 was not destroyed – We believe that the likelihood of leakage of large quantities of radioactive material is low – said convened government representative Yukio Edano at press conference. After the explosion, the Japanese Nikkei stock exchange recorded a 6-percent drop [...]

Japanese media confirmed that was killed at least 22 people. The Onagawa nuclear power plant is caught on fire. A powerful earthquake struck Japan. After the main shock, with strength of 8.9 on the Richter scale, occurred several aftershocks. Then came the great wave of the tsunami, which broke many miles inland. Numerous fires broke [...]

The Lent season starts today, Wednesday, March 9, 2011. Catholics who are not sure about the rules on eating meat would ask this “Can you eat meat on Ash Wednesday?” The answer is no. Catholics aged 14 and over should not eat meat on Ash Wednesday and every Friday during the 40-day Lent period. Read

The former Alice in Chains bassist, Mike Starr, died on Tuesday in Salt Lake City. Starr had a battle with drugs and was once part of the third season of VH1 reality TV show “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew.” He was 44. “Devastating to hear of Mike Starr succumbing to his illness. So very sad.

New Orleans Mardi Gras 2011 is today, Tuesday, March 8. Mardi Gras, “Fat Tuesday”, is the last day of the Carnival season as it always falls the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. See the official Mardi Gras 2011 Parade schedule and route below: New Orleans Mardi Gras 2011 Parade Route: