Thursday, April 7, 2011

What's in The News Today

The remnants of Japan's tsunami disaster may become a risk in the seas from homes, trailer, cars and parts of towns that were washed away during the tsunami. This can cause capsizing of vessels and boats. More than 200,000 buildings are part of floating hazards. The North Pacific Gyre current may push the rubble to the U.S. coast the states that may be affected are Hawaii, Washington, Oregon and California.

Karlinsky, N. (April 7, 2011). Japan Tsunami: Debris From Disaster Heading to U.S. West Coast. Floating Rubble of 200,000 Buildings Becomes Threat to Shipping Traffic. Retrieved April 7, 2011, from
Japan Tsunami: Debris from Disaster Heading to U.S. West Coast - ABC News

Earthquake in Mexico a 6.5 quake shook the southern part of Mexico today. The epicenter was 35 miles from Las Choapas, a city in the state of Veracruz with of population of 70,000 people. Mexico City did feel it, 250 miles away.
Trott, B., & Allen, V. April 7, 2011). Mexico rattled by 6.5 quake; no damages reported. Fox4kc.com. Retrieved April 7, 2011, from  Mexico rattled by 6.5 quake; no damage reported - WDAF

Google moves to Beverly Hills and will opens 13, 465 square. foot office for the entertainment portion of Google. The signing of a 11 year lease agreement valued at 6.3 million. Google will spend up to a million dollars to expand new YouTube channels. The building will be located in 331 Foothill Rd. in Beverly Hills, CA.

Miller, D. (April 7, 2011). Google to Open Office in Beverly Hills.
The Hollywood Reporter.  Retrieved April 7, 2011, from  Google to Open Office in Beverly Hills - The Hollywood Reporter

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