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Even Bill Clinton couldn't put Zeppelin together again

Coop — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:45:28 +0000

Bill Clinton himself asked Led Zeppelin to reunite for Hurricane Sandy Relief and they wouldn't do it. Get the story here and then decide...

Does this change your opinion of Led Zeppelin?

How Can You Help Paraplegic Man from New Jersey Rebuild His Home Destroyed By Hurricane Sandy?

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:21:18 +0000

Eric Katz is one of thousands of people whose life was turned upside down by Hurricane Sandy, but his story is definitely more unique than most. Katz, 30, is a paraplegic from Toms River, New Jersey who finished building his custom-built dream home two weeks before Sandy destroyed it last fall. The house was a [...]

The Best and Worst of the 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy Benefit

TheFW Staff — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:17:52 +0000

Yesterday’s 12-12-12 benefit concert for Hurricane Sandy relief raised over $30 million dollars, but it wasn’t all good. We’re still cringing for Bobby Moynihan’s awkward appearance as his ‘SNL‘ character “Drunk Uncle,” for example. Kanye West wore a skirt, which is bad in and of itself, but it was a leather skirt, which is always [...]

Hurricane Sandy 12-12-12 Benefit Concert: Rockers React on Twitter

Chad Childers — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 05:14:55 +0000

The 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy benefit is over and music lovers are finding themselves thoroughly rocked a day later. The show raised quite a few funds for those in need in the aftermath of the natural disaster while keeping audiences entertained with some great performances and surprising collaborations. As expected, there's been an outpouring of response on Twitter.

Emergency Room Technician Swam to Work After Hurricane Sandy [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 02:13:29 +0000

Having your house surrounded by water because of a flood is usually a good enough reason to stay home from work, but not this time.

Marsha Hedgepeth works as a technician in an emergency room. So when Hurricane Sandy put her Toms River, New Jersey, neighborhood under 10 feet of water, she knew she had to get to her hospital so she could help those who were injured in the superstorm.

McCartney, Springsteen, The Who, Billy Joel & More to Rock NYC for 12.12.12 Hurricane Sandy Benefit Show [VIDEO]

Gailen Sprague — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 19:00:58 +0000

Many of the same artists who participated in the star-studded Hurricane Sandy relief telethon that aired on NBC a few weeks ago, plus more, are coming together in New York City on Wednesday, December 12, for a huge benefit concert.Dubbed 12.12.12: The Concert for Sandy Relief, the one-night-only event at Madison Square Garden boasts a [...]

The NOAA Explains Why We Don't Just Nuke Hurricanes

Big Jim — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:34:13 +0000

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has finally answered a question they heard before Hurricane Sandy hit, and they’ve heard before every other impending hurricane: Can’t we just nuke it?The answer is no. It would take a 10-megaton nuke every 20 minutes to have even some impact on a hurricane, and even then it wouldn’t [...]

10 Funny and Uplifting Hurricane Sandy Songs

Amanda Ferris — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 21:48:49 +0000

Although New York and New Jersey were dealt a striking blow thanks to "Frankenstorm" Sandy, one of the best ways to entertain yourself while the power's out and to find solace in this horrible natural disaster is through the use of music. Occasionally, many of these videos will be funny too, because with events like these, you need to bring a smile to peoples' faces. So sit back and enjoy the creativity that has sprung out of Hurricane Sandy's rampage up the East Coast.

See How New Yorkers Are Commuting Post-Hurricane Sandy

Emerald Catron — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:49:34 +0000

Hey, thanks Sandy! As if people didn't hate taking the bus enough, now we get to wait in a line to wait in line to ride one. That's right -- the lines have lines. It's taking people multiple hours to get to and from work. Good thing it's not miserable outside. Just kidding, it totally is! Here are some pics of what people are doing just to get to work.

People Go Crazy In Hurricane Sandy News Bloopers

Emerald Catron — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:24:49 +0000

Apparently even the prospect of being cooped up is enough to make some people go bonkers. Here is video proof — it’s a handy-dandy compilation of all the bizarre antics accidentally caught by news cameras during Hurricane Sandy. Our favorite is either the guys dancing ‘Gangnam Style‘ on the beach, or the reporter telling everybody [...]

Hurricane Sandy's Aftermath: What Happened, What We Know Now [VIDEO]

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:48:58 +0000

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This morning, much of the East Coast is picking up the pieces after the massive storm known as Hurricane Sandy swept through, leaving millions without power, causing untold economic damage, and killing at least 21 people. Flooding caused largely by enormous, unprecedented storm surges has crippled transportation routes and wreaked havoc on low-lying areas.

Hurricane Sandy Damages Rock And Roll Hall of Fame

Dave Lifton — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:11:18 +0000

We've all been glued to our television sets with great concern as we watch the reports of the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy. The massive size of the "superstorm" has caused its effects to be felt beyond the East Coast and as far west as Cleveland, where the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has suffered damage as a result.

Hurricane Sandy Photos – The Amazing Moments You Have to See

Emerald Catron — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:54:49 +0000

As predicted, Hurricane Sandy created one crazy night. Millions without power, explosions, flooding and at least 18 people dead. Don't let your braggedy friends on Facebook convince you this wasn't a big deal. It was crazy. Here are some pics to sum up what happened. Feel free to share your photos in the comments.

Videos From Yesterday's Hurricane Coverage Include a Jet Skier, a Jogger in a Horse mask, and a Zombie Interview

Big Jim — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:18:18 +0000

Here are a few stupid videos of Hurricane Sandy’s news coverage yesterday.In Atlantic City, CNN’s Ali Velshi was in the middle of talking about a mandatory evacuation when three shirtless guys started dancing in the floodwater behind them. About 90 minutes before landfall, some idiot in Manhattan took his jet ski out in New York [...]

See Hurricane Sandy Photos Shared on Instagram [PHOTOS]

Tom McCarthy — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:57:22 +0000

Instagram has quickly become the most popular photo-sharing apps on the planet. Within the app, users can share not only pics of pretty sunsets and their appetizing dinners, but also shots of events that are shaping the world around them. See #HurricaneSandy Photos from Instagram: See #Sandy Photos from Instagram: See #Hurricane Photos from Instagram:

The Funniest Hurricane Sandy Memes

Emerald Catron — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:50:13 +0000

Hey there, how's it going? Maybe you're nestled up all snuggly someplace far, far away from the Eastern seaboard, with nary a worry on your mind. The rest of us our bracing ourselves for Frankenstorm AKA The Snowicane AKA Hurricane Sandy. Since it's pretty much all we can think about, here are our favorite memes on the subject. (Yes, many involve Sandra Dee puns.) Because how many weather reports can you really read?