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Japanese Pepsi Could Actually Make You Skinnier
Japanese Pepsi Could Actually Make You Skinnier
Japanese Pepsi Could Actually Make You Skinnier
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 actu
New ‘Superbug’ Strain of Gonorrhea Resists Antibiotics
New ‘Superbug’ Strain of Gonorrhea Resists Antibiotics
New ‘Superbug’ Strain of Gonorrhea Resists Antibiotics
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 mechanism
Japan’s Nuclear Crisis Still Worsening
Japan’s Nuclear Crisis Still Worsening
Japan’s Nuclear Crisis Still Worsening
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
Japan’s 7.4 Aftershock VIDEO
Japan’s 7.4 Aftershock VIDEO
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
Japanese Food Sale To Help Japan
Japanese Food Sale To Help Japan
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 he
Amazing Before/After Satelite Images Of Japans Landscape
Amazing Before/After Satelite Images Of Japans Landscape
Amazing Before/After Satelite Images Of Japans Landscape
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 insid
Worries Mount, Food Runs Short For Japanese Victims
Worries Mount, Food Runs Short For Japanese Victims
Worries Mount, Food Runs Short For Japanese Victims
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.
Gottfried Fired Over Tasteless Tweets
Gottfried Fired Over Tasteless Tweets
Gottfried Fired Over Tasteless Tweets
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.

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