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Once Upon a Time, Robert Pattinson Was an Underwear Model in Japan [PHOTOS]

Cassandra Rose — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:22:53 +0000

Way back at the ripe old age of 14, before he became the sparkly vampire that would make him famous, a now 26-year-old Robert Pattinson channeled his best androgynous duck-face and modeled underwear in Japan. And now he kind of regrets ever doing it. “I wasn’t shy, but Robert was! He barely spoke at all,” [...]

Japan Develops Shock-Absorbing Car Covered in Airbags

Chris Illuminati — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:30:41 +0000

Remember that time you got super drunk, duct taped couch cushions to your body and smashed into things around the house like a human pinball? You don’t? Well you were super drunk so that doesn’t shock us. Anyway, take that idea and imagine doing it to a car. A couple drunk Japanese car makers did [...]

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.

Japan Routs Tennessee, 12-2, to Win 2012 Little League World Series

Joe Student — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 21:44:40 +0000

Noriatsu Osaka had three home runs and a triple, as the team from Tokyo, Japan beat Goodlettsville, Tennessee, 12-2, on Sunday in the championship game of the 2012 Little League World Series in South Williamsport, PA. Tokyo starter Kotaro Kiyomiya struck out eight, as the Japanese held Tennessee to two hits just a day after [...]

Insane Video Takes You on the Steepest Roller Coaster in the World [VIDEO]

96.7 Kiss FM — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:39:38 +0000

Japanese amusement park Fuji-Q boasts some of the wildest rides and gnarliest roller coasters out there and this video gives you a front seat, first-person view of their newest attraction, the Takabisha. This coaster has everything a thrill-seeker needs to quench their thirst for the extreme. It has back-breaking twists and turns, loop de loops [...]

New 'Superbug' Strain of Gonorrhea Resists Antibiotics

96.7 Kiss FM — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:38:53 +0000

Gonorrhea, a bacterial sexually transmitted infection, used to be easily treated with antibiotics. But now, a "superbug" strain of the STD has been found in Japan and scientists fear it could become a global public health threat.

"Since antibiotics became the standard treatment for gonorrhea in the 1940s, this bacterium has shown a remarkable capacity to develop resistance mechanisms to all drugs introduced to control it," said Magnus Unemo of the Swedish Reference Laboratory for Pathogenic Neisseria, who discovered the strain with Japanese colleagues.

Japan's Nuclear Crisis Still Worsening

96.7 Kiss FM — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:13:54 +0000

Japan's nuclear crisis continues to grow more dire. The rating of the exposure has been raised from 5 to 7 and is at the highest level we've seen from a plant under the International Atomic Energy Agency. With the continued amount of radiation being leaked, there are fears that Japan's nuclear disaster could reach Chernobyl level catastrophe. What can be done to contain the radiation?

Japan's 7.4 Aftershock VIDEO

96.7 Kiss FM — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:12:04 +0000

Japan is still feeling aftershocks from the massive earthquake nearly a month ago. Early this morning an aftershock measured at 7.4 was shaking much of northeast Japan and here is a video of the tremor. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Japanese Food Sale To Help Japan

96.7 Kiss FM — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:55:29 +0000

Japanese residents living in Bozeman are planning a fund raiser on March 27th to help gain support for the devastated people in Japan. The fundraiser will be at I-Hos Korean Grill and will be selling Japanese food. The Japanese population in Bozeman have reported that their families are safe in Japan but their hearts go out to all of the people suffering in their native country. See how you can help inside.

Amazing Before/After Satelite Images Of Japans Landscape

96.7 Kiss FM — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:03:02 +0000

With the use of Google Maps' extremely powerful satelite imaging, ABC was able to make a comparison of the landscape and architecture before and after the earthquake and tsunami hit Japan on Friday. It really puts it into perspective showing just how powerful the wave was to completely remove homes and buildings from the ground and deposit them into a pile of debris. Check out the 20+ images inside.

Worries Mount, Food Runs Short For Japanese Victims

Chadwick — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:02:43 +0000

Basically no good news for those who were displaced by the earthquakes, tsunamis, and radiation leakage that has devastated Japan. But efforts to help those who are left with out home, food, or water are continuing. Keeping informed about what is happening will show us the best way that we can help. ^Before and After [...]

Gottfried Fired Over Tasteless Tweets

96.7 Kiss FM — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:40:07 +0000

The iconic voice of Gilbert Gottfried was fired as the voice of the Aflac duck after Gilbert rattled off what he thought were hilarious tweets poking fun at the events of Japan’s current disaster. Aflac is a major insurer in Japan, a fact that Gilbert apparently was unaware of previously. Gilbert’s tasteless tweets inside. Caution [...]

A Collection Of Tsunami Videos And How You Can Help Via Lady Gaga

Chadwick — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:32:50 +0000

LADY GAGA has designed a bracelet, which she’s selling on her website to raise money for Japan tsunami and earthquake relief. The wristbands are white, with “We Pray for Japan” written in red. –They cost $5 a pop . . . however you’re able to add up to a $100 donation if you choose to [...]

Japan Earthquake: How You Can Give Help

96.7 Kiss FM — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 22:41:19 +0000

International relief agencies launched a variety of ways Friday for people make donations to help victims of the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan. Nearly 500 people were confirmed dead by the time dawn broke in the country Saturday morning in Sendai, the city closest to the earthquake’s epicenter. Just under a thousand more people [...]

Crescent City: One Feared Dead As Four Swept Into Sea; Harbor Is Destroyed

Chadwick — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 22:20:58 +0000

Catastrophe continues at earthquakes and tsunami stemming from the Japan earthquake early this morning. Eight-foot waves from the Japan tsunami destroyed much of Crescent City harbor, battered boats, closed the 101 Freeway and left one person missing. KDRV-TV reported that four people were washed out to sea Friday. Three were hurt and one is feared [...]

Tsunami To Hit West Coast

96.7 Kiss FM — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:10:08 +0000

The first waves from the Japanese tsunami have reached the U.S. mainland along the Oregon coast. Authorities in parts of California, Oregon and Washington state have been urging coastal residents to move to higher ground. Waves up to 7 feet high have been hitting Hawaii. The waves are expected to continue for a while and [...]

Earthquake In Japan, Norhteastern Japan Under Water And Collapsing

96.7 Kiss FM — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:34:14 +0000

After a massive earthquake of 8.9 occurred just off the coast of Japan's North Eastern shore, buildings were smashed, cars and planes swept away, and houses engulfed in water. The News Observer has compiled a gallery of 35 images showing the destruction in North East Japan.