The hits to the Coal Speaker since January ’11 began

All the lovin’ for Coal Speaker, except for three states. Come Alaska, log on Sarah Palin, it’s never too cold. North Dakota, you’re never too north.. And the great state of Wyoming, come on in…

New readers, old world, the coal mine is never full

The United States.. joined by Canada, and the UK, Australia too.. Argentina, don’t cry for me, with Aruba’s brew.

Singapore, don’t cane me, Slovenia don’t distain me.. Welcome France and Japan, join in the fun..

Thanks for reading, new readers and old ones alike. For those in the middle, stay for a while..

A case of being careful what you wish for: A teenager had to cancel a party after 200,000 invites were accepted through Facebook..

A case of being careful what you wish for: A teenager had to cancel a party after 200,000 invites were accepted through Facebook..

Take two

Workers at Japan’s damaged nuclear power plant have returned after being evacuated, Tokyo Electric Power Company says.

Now quake victims have this to endure: Cold and blizzards

Now quake victims have this to endure: Cold and blizzards

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The world sometimes can be sadder than anyone can take.. Find solace in what you know.. somehow. Somewhere.

God bless earth.

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Ominous

Workers at Japan’s damaged nuclear power plant have suspended operations and evacuated, chief Cabinet secretary says.

And speaking of iodide, it's also worth mentioning: U.S. Surgeon General Encourages West Coast Residents to Buy Iodide Tablets...

And speaking of iodide, it's also worth mentioning: U.S. Surgeon General Encourages West Coast Residents to Buy Iodide Tablets...

The news is busy tonight telling people they don't need to take potassium iodide..

But I must ask, are they really surprised people are making runs to health stores for the little pills that are meant to protect the thyroid against problems? Are they really surprised people are worried about radiation.. And are they really surprised that people don’t 100% believe government statements that the ‘radiation will not reach California’?? ..

Very strange video from Japan: The ground moves, splits, and shakes.. As water begins to rise.

This video is real life. It’s not Hollywood, it’s not fiction. And it’s downright frightening.

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A horrifying video of the monster wave in Japan, as seen from a helicopter above..

(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)

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More video from Japan: Tsunami waves smashing land..

(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)

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Raw video of the tsunami in Japan

(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)

A late afternoon wrap..

Not a full wrap— with news developing fast and furious, more information will be coming through the night..

NUKE PLANT CRISIS HAS ‘WORSENED CONSIDERABLY’…
Europe’s energy commissioner: ‘Apocalypse’…
Japan works to contain nuclear threat after quake

And as if we didn’t know:

Special report: Big California quake likely to devastate state

Can Japan go through any more hell on earth than they are?? Nuclear snow..quake near Tokyo.. Run on food and panic ensues.. It’s getting depressing, more than normal, watching news..

USS Ronald Reagan, other US Navy ships move toward Japan coast after pulling out due to radiation fears - Reuters

…and then the sun brightened the sky, and another typical day in the life of humankind began again…

Goodmorning, indeed.

WHY IS THERE NO LOOTING?

…It’s an interesting question posed by the UK TELEGRAPH..

Japan is filled with very decent, good people… but why no looting?

Why no violence? None.

Interesting readers and followers respond, I’d be interesting hearing your thoughts.

WHY IS THERE NO LOOTING?

Too early for Japan jokes?

For Gilbert Gottfried, it is.. He has been fired as the AFLAC voice for these two tweets, which may be a bit too much a bit too soon:

"Japan is really advanced. They don’t go to the beach. The beach comes to them." He also posted: "I just split up with my girlfriend, but like the Japanese say, ‘They’ll be another one floating by any minute now."

Read more: Gilbert Gottfried canned as Aflac Duck voice | Atlanta Business Chronicle

So who will take over? I’d say… Don Rickels! Take advantage of him while he’s here

Sarah McLaughlin

Angel

We need some angels on earth tonight.