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GREENVILLE, S.C., March 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- KEMET Corporation (NYSE: KEM), a leading manufacturer of tantalum, ceramic, aluminum, film, paper and electrolytic capacitors, today announced that its operations have not been affected following Friday's magnitude 8.9 earthquake and resulting tsunami that left towns and villages in Japan devastated. "In response to many inquiries from both our customers as well as analysts following our company, we want to confirm that KEMET's worldwide...

TOKYO, March 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Japan's seven big automakers are extending nationwide production shutdowns amid growing concern about supply chain interruptions, power shortages and export difficulties following the massive earthquake and tsunami that hammered northern Japan, killing thousands. Toyota Motor Corp., one of the few automakers with a major manufacturing presence in the quake zone, suspended all manufacturing - at both assembly and parts plants - on Monday and extended the...

BELLEVUE, Wash., March 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As you all are aware of the news of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan hit on March 11, 2011. This is the largest earthquake recorded in Japanese recent history. There are thousands of people who have lost their houses, and there are still over ten thousand people missing in the northern part of Japan. We ask your assistance in helping those people who were affected by this tragic event. PSP, Inc. decided to match your donation up to...

- Aid group sending team from Tokyo to assess need, begin response in northern Japan - Child-Friendly Space planned to address child survivors' need for structure, routine, safe play - Damage less than feared in vulnerable Pacific Island countries TOKYO, March 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- World Vision today is preparing staff members in Japan to travel to areas affected by yesterday's devastating earthquake and tsunami. Staff will assess the needs in affected areas and prepare...

ASHBURN, Va., March 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck the Japanese cities of Sendai and Kessenuma causing huge amounts of damage and significant loss of life, VIP Communications, is helping the Japanese community in the US stay in touch with friends and loved ones back home. The company is offering all new and existing customers the first 10 minutes of every call to Japan free of charge at least through Friday, March 18th,...

Soon after the 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck Japan, Convoy of Hope's Disaster Response team established connection with in-country partners who have been impacted by the damage and are identifying the needs and areas where Convoy of Hope may be of the greatest assistance. Springfield, MO (Vocus/PRWEB) March 11, 2011 Soon after the 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck Japan, Convoy of Hope's Disaster Response team established connection with in-country partners who have been impacted by the...

Award-Winning Author and Expert on Earth's Inner Structure Explains Earthquakes and Tsunami in Layman's Terms New York, NY (PRWEB) March 11, 2011 Dr. Michael Wysession, a renowned authority on earthquake's seismic tomography, is available for media interviews as an expert commentator on the Japanese earthquake and tsunami. A co-author of Pearson's digital "Interactive Science" program for middle grades and more than 50 other scientific publications, Wysession...

Information on Japan's March 11 Natural Disaster Updated Regularly on Trusted Reference Site Boston, MA (PRWEB) March 11, 2011 As people around the world focus on the aftermath of the enormous earthquake and deadly tsunami that hit Japan today, they can turn to the trusted reference website Infoplease for details about this natural disaster, what causes these types of events and the repercussions for other countries. The site has launched a special page, "Tsunami in Japan...

HONOLULU, March 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- At approximately 11:26 a.m. today, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center cancelled the tsunami advisory for the Hawaiian Islands following the 8.9 earthquake that struck Japan sending a tsunami warning throughout the Pacific. The event passed with no major impact to Hawaii's six major islands - Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui and Hawaii Island - and with the exception of a road closure on a small stretch of Alii Drive in Kailua-Kona on Hawaii Island,...

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AMR Corp., the parent company of American Airlines and American Eagle, is joining with the American Red Cross to provide aid to those affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. AAdvantage® members can help by donating to the Red Cross to provide shelter, food and other assistance to earthquake and tsunami victims. Beginning today, AAdvantage members can receive a one-time award of 250 AAdvantage bonus miles for a minimum donation of...