It's no surprise that the recent earthquake in Japan is not only devastating, but it is one of the most extreme earthquakes of all time. According to CNN, 2000 more bodies were found in Miyagi, and the number is only rising. Due to a second hydrogen explosion, a nuclear power plant was destroyed, causing the deaths of 11 workers. Rather than describing this tragedy, I think we should look at the glass half-full. As I type in links about this earthquake, one grabs my attention: AT&T Offers Free Calling, Texting to Japan. Media is once again playing a huge part in this devastation. A well-known phone company is allowing people all over text and call, without charge, to their family and friends in Japan. To add the cherry to the sundae, I read another article about Facebook statuses and its effect on other people. Statuses are constantly being posted about the earthquake, and as more are being posted, more people get informed. I think media is playing a huge role in Japan's tragedy. Technology has made it more convenient to learn about what's happening in Japan, and it keeps people, mainly teens, who aren't watching the news informed.
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