Floats further relief to Japan come from tech and entertainment worlds-International Business times

International Rescue and relief aid to quake-hit Japan reinforced with active effort on the part of the big names of tech and entertainment. The country forced to its knees by a powerful earthquake and ensuing tsunami on Friday moved unexpected and unusual quarters to extend a helping hand, from China to Celebs like Lady Gaga and Charlie Sheen while the tech world has also been mobilized against Japan relief.

Keep set aside differences, China joined the long list of countries provides support and rescue for Japan. Xinhua reported that a 15-strong Chinese international search and rescue teams Monday morning set plugs into relief work in Oofunato, Iwate, a town badly damaged by a 9.0-magnitude earthquake.

China, which is prone to earthquakes and other natural disasters, expressed deep condolences and said it fully empathizes. Chinese Prime minister Wen Jiabao further assured, "we want to give more as Japan need it, and we want to continue to help as necessary."

Among other countries, sending in aid include, United States, South Korea, Australia, Sri Lanka, India, United Kingdom, Russia, Afghanistan and Thailand.

Entertainment: Celebs scream ' Donate ', Lady Gaga design bracelet

Strengthen the efforts of the world authorities to help Japan are biggies from the world of entertainment.

American pop star Lady Gaga has developed a Livestrong-esque bracelet to raise funds for relief efforts. Rubber bangle is white and is printed in red "We pray For Japan" in English and Japanese. Price of $ 5, Lady Gaga chose also to put its mark on Japan relief bracelet with a "monster Claw". Wristband can pre-ordered on Lady Gagas site for shipment on or around March 25.

' Little monsters, Show your support for Japan with this ' We pray For Japan» wristband! Select your price to add an extra donation with your wristband. All proceeds go directly to Japan relief efforts, "a statement about Lady Gagas official website reads.

Soon after the news of the devastating quake occurred, joined celebrities commoners for their condolences and pray for the victims on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter.

"My heart breaks 4 Japan. woke up this morning early with a song in my heart. not sure what but wow! so much going on in the world! "posted singer Alicia Keys on the microblogging site.

Charlie Sheen, which dominated headlines until Japan quake, tweeted, "Curveball; Warlock iota; pain and devastation in Japan requires us all to dig deeply and LOVE them VIOLENTLY Dogspeed my managers in the far East! (C) "

Now, celebrities are using the same online meeting place to inspire people to donate.

"Remember, when you go about your day please # prayforjapan and if you can, text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $ 10 to Japan's emergency relief," Katy Perry tweeted Sunday.

P. Diddy posted, "all keep texts mobile!! Quake and tsunami victims in Japan need us!!! "

Talk show host Conan O'Brien, Blues singer Chris Brown and George Takei, an American actor of Japanese descent, were among the other Celebs who cried for donations.

Scandal-tainted actor Charlie Sheen has promised to donate a portion of his earnings from his live stage shows in order to help the victims of the earthquake in Japan.

KIM Hyun-joong, a member of the popular South Korean boy band, SS501, has also donated 100 million won (S $ 112,390) against Japan relief. Keyeast, Kim's agency said Monday, the singer has sent money to his Japan-based agency, DA.

Tech: Google, Apple, Facebook, Twitter steps in aid

Tech world also buzzing with activity to support Japan relief efforts. While tech giants like to support Apple and Google CEO Eric Schmidt Red Cross tests, organizers of the annual SXSW festival made use of event 2011 to facilitate donations in addition to inspiring participants to create their own fundraising pages.

The organizers of SXSW, the Festival takes place each year in Austin, Texas, was quickly create a Web site, sxsw4japan. org, aimed at ways for attendees to not only contributions, but also enable them to create their own support networks.

"At SXSW this year, there is much discussion and debate about influence. Now it's time to stand and be truly influential we raise support for tsunami relief, "read the home page.

The site has so far raised more than $ 21,000 with two days remaining.

On Facebook, SXSW organizers to encourage people to suffer DogBlessyou.org page associated with the Institute's Annenberg who donate $ 1 for each person who loves the page.

Tech behemoth, Apple Inc, has taken the call for relief aid for its exclusive iTunes store. The company has posted a donation page on iTunes activation account holders to make a secure donation to American Red Cross and its Japanese disaster fund. Registered users can donate from $ 5 to $ 200 to the American Red Cross with a single click of a button.

With Apple not to take any percentage of the profits from these donations, all donations made through iTunes to the American Red Cross. Rigging a donations page on iTunes is expected to result in a large number of donations is considering Steve Jobs ' recent statement that Apple may have the largest credit card database of any online retailer.

Hours after the earthquake stuck up Japan, targeted Google its crisis management page to help Japan searching for survivors. By early Monday, Google person finder service had close to 140,000 entries people leave messages seeking information about friends and family.

In the meantime joined the citizen effect and Twitpay hands with Google CEO Eric Schmidt to raise money for American Red Cross relief efforts in Japan. Eric and his wife, Wendy, has promised to match all donations up to $ 100,000.

Twitpay is a Twitter fundraising service activation nonprofits can promote their social network investment. Doing its bit to help Japan, is microblogging site Twitter constantly refreshing information and advice as well as lead the people to resources on the ground, in addition to offering ways to donate to help survivors.

The Red Cross has also launched a campaign on Facebook via social network site causes function. As many as 1,300 donors raised $ 50,000, double the original goal of $ 25,000, Monday morning. The Red Cross has now increased its target to $ 75,000.

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