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4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes New England

Joe Hyer — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 01:05:34 +0000

A 4.0 magnitude earthquake centered near Hollis Center, Maine (which is located 20 miles west of Portland) was felt across New England at 7:12 p.m on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. According to the USGS’ “Did You Feel It?” map, residents across New England, including the city of Boston, and as far away [...]

Quake Does Little Damage, Felt In Michigan.

Craig Russell — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:45:39 +0000

I felt it. Was sitting at my desk on the 33rd floor of the WFGR Townsquare Media Tower downtown Grand Rapids when my head started shaking. Felt like I was having a weird stroke. But then it felt familiar. Last year there was a small earthquake in Ontario, and I felt that one too. Now [...]

Gilbert Gottfried Fired As The Aflac Duck For Being Fowl…

Craig Russell — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 04:23:36 +0000

Wow…Gilbert Gottfried is an idiot! Must be nice to have money to burn! Gottfried was fired from his job as the Aflac duck (Sidenote-My friend Jeremy on Facebook says “I didn’t know Gilbert Gottfried used to do the Aflac duck until he just got fired”) after making tasteless Japanese jokes on Twitter just days after [...]

Want To Help The Residents Of Japan In Their Time Of Need?

Craig Russell — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 05:35:08 +0000

Here’s a Link to Yahoo’s page with information about donating to earthquake ravaged Japan… Japan earthquake and tsunami: How to help

Massive Earthquake, Tsunami Strike Japan; Effects Expected Around the Globe

gary.chenoweth — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:19:54 +0000

Hundreds have been found or are presumed dead after a massive earthquake and ensuing tsunami tore through Japan's northeast coast. Some are already declaring the 8.9 magnitude quake the largest ever recorded and after-effects are expected to hit the west coast of the US, the Phillippines, Indonesia and other vulnerable spots. The Internet has sped into action, using Twitter to report updates and Google's crisis response page to report missing persons.

Raw Video: Tsunami Slams Northeast Japan

gary.chenoweth — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:56:46 +0000

A tsunami triggered by a massive earthquake washed away buildings along the northeast coast of Japan. Tsunami warning have been issues for 50 surrounding countries and territories, including as far away as the Pacific Coast of the United States (expected arrival times here). Evacuations possible in California.

Laughfest Is Underway…And WFGR Got On FOX 17 News Last Night! (Video)

Craig Russell — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:44:45 +0000

Yes, even though the Earthquake and Tsunami have hit Hawaii, Laughfest is underway here in good ol’ reasonably safe Michigan! The WFGR Chicken “Cluck” hit the Opening Ceremony for Laughfest, which was the new world’s record for tossing rubber chickens! Cluck was joined by his buddy Peter Griffin…and got on FOX 17 news last night! [...]