Our cell phones are trying to kill us!

Our cell phones are trying to kill us!

Yeesh!

You know what makes being outside in hot weather even more fun? Hot flashes! YEAH! Right on! Talk about a good time! If you want to have fun you should give hot flashes in the heat a try. I didn’t know that my sweat could sweat until today. Whew. If I were back home I’d be drinking a nice cool sweet tea right about now to help get rid of these nasty hot flashes. Hmm…

Broadcasters Ban 'The Simpsons'

Germany, Australia and Switzerland have decided to ban episodes of The Simpsons that make fun of nuclear disasters keeping in mind of what just recently happened in Japan - the radiation issues at the nuclear plant.

The broadcasters said that they will not cut scenes but just ban the episodes with such content. So, far a total of eight such episodes have been banned. In one of the episodes scientist Marie and Pierre Curie died of radiation poisoning, which is not a nice thing to show.

The nuclear plant in Springfield is one of the key elements in the running satirical cartoon that is the highlight of such an action. Though Homer is in charge of the safety but often the story shows negative scenes like once they showed nuclear waste was dumped in children's playground. Similarly, they have shown plutonium used as a paper weight. They have also shown three-eye mutant fish, melt downs and cracked cooling towers during various episodes.

Although the opening credits already clarify the satirical approach but in light of the things in reality, the broadcasters felt it is better to avoid showing such episodes.

Prayers For Japan As 3rd Explosion Takes Place At Fukushima Nuclear Plant

It is a very tough time for Japan as there is news of a third explosion at Fukushima nuclear plant. Radiation levels are rising terribly fast and authorities are worried it would cause even bigger problems in the form of radiation sickness. They are working on preventing the meltdown in the nuclear reactors by filling the chambers with seawater to cool them down.

It is not yet clear as to the over all life loss in Tokyo caused by the earthquake and tsunami. It is quite possible that at least 10,000 people were killed though in these last few days.

Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan said it is the worst crisis after the World War 2. The financial costs of recovering would be at least £111 billion. It could be the world's third biggest economy that is going to enter recession. Already the shares of Japanese companies have dipped down.

US Geological Survey have upgraded the earthquake to magnitude 9.0 from 8.9 and this means it is the world's fourth most powerful and dangerous earthquake since the 1900.

Many people are comparing the nuclear blasts in Japan with those of 1986 Chernobyl incident in Ukraine but nuclear experts are clear that these are not like Chernobyl, which never had any containment structure. It blew up everything. However, the Japanese government is still worried about its people and have warned everybody in the 20 km evacuation zone to stay indoors till things are sorted out.

Well, we can only pray for our Japanese friends and hope this gets over soon. There are a few donation services also if anybody wants to contribute in these tough times. We have mentioned of one but there are many other ways. But most importantly remember them in your prayers. It costs nothing. I have no doubt that they will recover soon because Japanese are the most hardworking and dedicated people ever.

Help SOS In Providing Stable Ground To Japan And The Pacific Rim

The world is worried as we are witnessing such terrible catastrophe in Japan with earthquake, the tsunami, continuous quakes and jolts followed by the radiation disaster to the damages at a nuclear plant. Let us pray that this gets over soon and if you can help the children in anyway through SOS, please read more and donate whatever you can.

SOS Children's Villages is supporting children and families in peril in Japan and the Pacific Rim. SOS has responded quickly with the help of generous donations from people across the world and will continue to respond to disasters affecting children.

SOS Children's Villages has significant experience navigating disasters like the one unfolding in the Pacific Rim. In response to the tsunami that struck Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand in 2004, donors helped them build six new Villages made up of 2,232 family homes to support children whose lives were turned upside down with the force of swelling waves.

As the media focus on Japan, SOS is focusing on providing loving, stable homes to orphaned and abandoned children where there are no camera crews or news correspondents. From Indonesia to Haiti, from Pakistan to Japan, SOS Children’s Villages provides families, homes, and supportive environments to over 1 million people worldwide.

Please make a donation today to support children who need your help. Your response will make the difference.