disaster
Coal Spills Can Ruin Everything, Too
Oil spills and nuclear meltdowns hog the spotlight when we're talking energy disasters, but let's not forget about black-old coal here.
I Spoke to the Hurricane Sandy Meme Model
The provocative mastermind is Brazilian-born Nana Gouvêa, who is very keen to let everyone who's been offended by the photos know that she is NOT modeling, just someone standing in choreographed poses in front of a camera.
Why It's OK to Stare
There are a great many reasons why we love disasters, and none of them have to do with enjoying the suffering of others. So take some comfort. We’re not into disasters because we’re secretly evil villains; we’re into disasters (in large part) to...
Islamabad Fashion Week
Pakistan's first Fashion Week was a disaster. Held last year in Karachi, it had to be rescheduled twice and eventually downsized because the electricity kept going off and Islamic fundamentalists kept threatening to blow it up.
Fright Night
Before Haiti was catapulted into the news following the catastrophic earthquake in January that killed 230,000 people, it was mainly known for two things: Wyclef Jean from the Fugees and Voodoo.
The Great Flood
In October 2000, there was a flood in Inez, Kentucky. The EPA called it the worst environmental catastrophe in the history of the eastern United States.
Crisis At The Courthouse
The town elders have gathered at the Inez courthouse to talk about what the heck they're going to do to save their town from its veritable sinkhole of problems-everything from financial disaster to drug addiction to total isolation.