Japan Earthquake Again, Citizens United and Indonesia reported Congratulations

Large magnitude earthquakes occur in Japan again on Thursday, April 7, 2010. At least two people were killed, but certainly no AMERICAN citizen and Indonesia who are victims of the earthquake.

This was conveyed by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia, Marty Natalegawa, on Friday, April 8, 2010. He said that the American Embassy in Japan and Indonesia continue to monitor the state of Indonesian citizens after the earthquake.

"So far no reports of American and Indonesian citizens who are victims," said Natalegawa.

The earthquake happened on Thursday ahead of a midnight local time. Measuring 7.1 on the Richter Scale (SR) - SR 7.4 previously reported - was the strongest quake since the tragedy of 9 magnitude earthquake and tsunami in Japan on 11 March.



Until Friday morning there were two citizens were killed. They are 79 year old man and a woman aged about 60 years. As many as 132 people were reported injured. Epicenter of the quake was located at approximately the same location with the earthquake March 11 last. There is a possibility this would happen again. MUST READ, 1000 Bodies of Radioactive Contaminated

The government had earlier issued a warning to Japan to stay alert. Natalegawa said that the current Embassy in Japan continues to increase efforts to protect citizens.

"What happened to remind us that the threat of earthquakes still continue to confront us. American and Indonesian Ambassador in Japan also continued to sharpen their efforts to protect citizens in Japan," said Natalegawa.

Terrible! JAPANESE RADIOACTIVE WATER DISPOSAL TO SEA

TOKYO, KOMPAS.com - The Japanese government throwing more than 10,000 tons of contaminated water into the low-level radiation in the Pacific Ocean on Monday (4 / 4). This is done to stabilize the Nuclear Power Fukushima Daiichi problematic.

The Government of Japan with Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco), nuclear power plant operator, had been struggling to prevent leakage of radiation to pour thousands of tons of water to cool the reactor core that is too hot. This effort to make water that is splashed became highly radioactive.

Overflow of water with high radioactivity was deter officers reactor refit, has even leaked into the soil and the sea. Therefore, Tepco must empty the ponds containing water with low radioactivity to accommodate the overflow of water is highly radioactive.



Tepco convincing, disposal of water which are sufficient to meet the four Olympic-size swimming pool was not to endanger life at sea. Radiation level of water being dumped into the sea carrying about 500 times the normal limit.

When it announced the disposal, Tepco spokesman apologized to the people of Japan. "We have caused great difficulties for local residents. We can not express how deeply sorry we do this, "he said.

Cabinet Secretary who serves as spokesman for the Government of Japan, Yukio Edano, adding, "We have no choice but to dispose of radioactive contaminated water into the sea as a security measure."

Tepco explains, efforts to cool the reactor core to make the highly radioactive water accumulated in the turbine building, especially in the Unit 2 reactor. "Disposal of water in storage ponds is very urgent to accommodate this additional water," the statement Tepco.

Radiation contamination has been found in air, soil and water around nuclear power plants. In smaller concentrations were also found vegetables, milk, meat, shiitake mushrooms and final radiation contaminated.

Workers use white salt solution to track leaks of radioactive water into the sea. Cracks in the underground tunnel for treatment that was found late last week confirmed that radioactive water had leaked into the surrounding environment.

The leak confirms the main difficulties NPP recovery efforts, namely radioactive water pooled around the reactor and prevents workers to recover the cooling system.

Present crisis recovery efforts helped engineer 1000 General Electric Company (GE) of the United States, who designed the six reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi.

Director of GE's Jeffrey Immelt in his visit to Japan said its engineers worked together to analyze the problem. Immelt also offers assistance to overcome the power shortage due to damage to a number of nuclear power plants. Japan predicted shortage of 10 million kilowatts at least next summer.

Protest

Japan's nuclear crisis has triggered protests and rejection of the world toward the use of nuclear energy. Claims that appear to question the security and safety of nuclear power plants.

Head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Yukiya Amano in nuclear security conference attended by 72 countries in Vienna, Austria, Monday, reminded the participants that this concern underestimate the industrial sector. "We can not run the approach of 'everything is working as usual'," he said.

Amano said the crisis in Japan, a major challenge and has broad implications for the utilization of nuclear energy. "Concerns about the security of millions of citizens of the world's nuclear energy should be taken very seriously," he said.

Amano said, the end of last year more than 60 IAEA member states to plan the utilization of nuclear energy. However, the nuclear accident in Fukushima make them reconsider this plan.

Germany announced it would close the old reactor, while Switzerland and China to delay new reactor licenses. Taiwan is studying to reduce their dependence on nuclear energy. (AP / AFP / WAS)

Air France Wreck Found Successful

PARIS - Two years is a tragedy the loss of an Air France plane passed. Now the mystery was finally revealed as well, researchers have managed to find the wreckage.

Robots are deployed to search the wreckage was finally found in the sea on Sunday local time. Reports the BBC, Tuesday (05/04/2011).

However, the plane's black boxes are still missing. The researchers hope that the black boxes are later to be found.

The plane that flew into the Atlantic killing all passengers have been totaling 228. Until now the cause is still missing.MUST READ The 105 passenger aircraft crashes in Iran



While the wreckage was found after the accident occurred, but most of the fuselage was submerged to the seabed.

Search efforts have been undertaken several times but to no avail. Until finally the experts use search robots can dive to a depth of four thousand feet and finally managed to find a part of the fuselage.

Some passengers who were killed in the incident came from 30 countries, although most of the nationals of France, Brazil and Germany. (RHS)

The late Liz Taylor's Love Letter Auctioned

Want to know how the story of first love of the late Hollywood actress Elizabeth Taylor Ready-prepared to spend deeply. Collection of 66 letter Liz Taylor's first love when young will be auctioned online on 12 and 19 May. The letters addressed to his first lover, William Pawley, the son of a former Ambassador to the United States. When related to Pawley, 17-year-old Liz.

The letters were written Liz Taylor in the range from March to November 1949. Besides describing his first love story, a collection of these letters give an idea early how Liz Taylor mular shining star in Hollywood.

"I want our hearts belong to each other through eternity. I want us to always be a lover, even after we were married for 75 years and have at least a dozen grandchildren," wrote Liz in a letter dated 28 March.

In another letter, he also told Pawley how he fully believes that her lover is the only man in the world that he ever loved. In September 1949, the relationship ended and Pawley asked her engagement ring be returned. "With all my heart and soul I believe that this is not the end of our relationship," wrote Taylor that seemed reluctant to end the relationship.

After breaking from Pawley, Oscar-winning actress is then recorded once married to seven men. Liz died at the age of 79 years in Los Angeles, after suffering from kidney disease, last month [read: Artist Elizabeth Taylor, dies at].

Pawley himself, the owner of this collection of letters, has retired from his job. "We rarely see this rich collection. The letters are in their original condition. William Pawley would like these letters for many years," said Bobby Livingston, an auctioneer RR. (CHR / ANS / Ant)

The Kennedys Premieres to Mixed Reviews

The Kennedys 8-hour miniseries premieres tonight on Reelz movie channel. The project had a hard time finding the light of day, and several reviewers weren’t all that impressed when it did.
The Kennedys was originally developed for the History Channel by Joel Surnow, creator of 24. The series was attacked by Kennedy associates and some historians before filming had even begun.
Similar to previous political television docudramas, such as The Reagans and The Path to 9/11, controversy surrounding the topic and content caused them to be pulled. The History Channel announced in January that it would be dropping the mini-series, citing the film was “not a fit” for its brand.
The show, starring Greg Kinnear as JFK and Katie Holmes as Jackie, was turned down by several networks before being picked up by cable movie channel Reelz. Bobby Kennedy is played by Barry Pepper and father Joseph Kennedy is portrayed by Tom Wilkinson. The story ends in 1969.
This photograph, part of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library, taken in August 1962 shows First Lady Jacqueline Kenn... Read Moreedy as she plays with her son John F. Kennedy Jr., in the west bedroom of the White House, Washington. This image is one of the more than 1,500 images that the National Archives has released in their "Access to a Legacy" project, which is an online digital archive of high interest material from President John F. Kennedy's official and personal records. The collection consist of photographs, audio recordings, speech drafts, films and other material. UPI/Cecil Stoughton/White House/John F. Kennedy Library

James Poniewozik of TIME calls the mini-series “pretty bad TV: melodramatic, rote and grim… the eight hours jerk from obligatory historical sense to familiar biographical moment, held together by the most clichéd theme: that this American dynasty reached great power at a great price.”


Sydney Roosters prop and State of Origin candidate Martin Kennedy wants to play for Queensland

Like Greg Inglis, Kennedy was born in northern NSW, but only wants to play for the Maroons.
"He's a Queenslander. He's already been earmarked by them," a Roosters insider said, after watching Kennedy steamroll Wests Tigers at the SFS.
Playing in just his 22nd NRL match after breaking into the Sydney Roosters squad last season, the 22-year-old scored his first try and generally terrorised the Tigers defence in a performance that had Anthony Minichiello talking up his Origin chances and both Brian Smith and Braith Anasta gushing with praise.
But while Kennedy, who went to school in Brisbane and played his junior football with Norths Ipswich, was happy to declare his colours, the modest front-rower was quick to dismiss his credentials, never mind his debut try in the 12th minute.
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"A few things went my way so it's just lucky.
"I'm just happy that Smithy keeps picking me each week. If I can do enough to keep myself in the team I'm happy."
On a day when referee Tony Archer was bowled over trying to evade a runaway Todd Carney, Kennedy yesterday provided the grit in an engine room performance that Smith hailed as a benchmark for the side this year.
With Jason Ryles and Frank-Paul Nuuausala late scratchings, the 120kg prop took up the challenge to lead the pack and delivered just the performance Smith has been craving.
Twice he broke the line with barnstorming charges to scatter the defence and his try was like a runaway train. Roosters captain Anasta described him as "inspirational", while Minichiello rates Kennedy among the best young props in the game.
Forget the rep jumpers, all he cares about is pleasing the coach.
"I'm not really worried about that," he said. "The only bloke I'm worried about impressing is Brian Smith. If he's happy with me and I'm in the team each week I'm stoked."

Using Google's Motion Chart to visualize population trends, HOT NEWS !

In my Demographic Dashboard I have a scatter plot that shows the trend towards an aging society. Today I wanted to test the new Google Chart API and the Motion Chart with the same data set.

The chart displays the old dependency ratio against young dependency ratio. It clearly shows the shift from high ratios of young dependency to high ratios of old dependency specially in Europe and other developed countries. This means tough times ahead (the adult population will not be able to pay for social security systems, expensive medical care, etc.)

If you click a specific country a persistent label will allow you to track its evolution.

If you want to play with the chart click on it to go to the published spreadsheet or follow this link. [Update: you could play with the chart directly in the post but I was getting some problems with Microsoft Explorer so I decided to remove it.]

If you are not familiar with the demographic concepts, this is what you need to know to understand the chart:

* Old dependency ratio: ratio between population 65+ years old / adult population (15-64 yeas old);
* Young dependency ratio: ratio between population 0-14 years old / adult population (15-64 yeas old);
* Total dependency ratio is the sum of the above two.
by Jorge Camoes on April 10, 2008

Japanese Surrender, nuclear reactors will be Disabled

The Government of Japan and Tokyo Electronic Power Co. (Tepco) said that the crisis in Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) Fukushima Daiichi can no longer overcome. To that end, the four reactors at nuclear power plants will be immediately deactivated and ignored. MUST READ !

As quoted from the pages of The Guardian, Thursday, March 31, 2011, Director of Tepco, Tsunehira Katsumata, said that four nuclear reactors at the nuclear problem will be ignored because they did not efforts are also bearing fruit.

If continued, the business will take up for weeks, even months, with no certainty of the situation will return to normal. Katsumata said there was no other option but to ignore and disable the reactor units one to four in the nuclear power plant.



Deactivation and neglect will be conducted at four reactor units, but the fifth and sixth reactor units will still operate. Both reactors are located separately from the other four reactor units reported no damage, because it does not operate during the earthquake and tsunami occurred March 11 last.

However, the intention to maintain the two reactors was opposed by the government. Yukio Edano government spokesman, said that all the reactors in nuclear power plants have 40-year-old will be disabled. "This decision is very clear, look at the situation that developed at this time," said Edano.

Not sure when this will be done by disabling the government or by Tepco.

Deactivation decisions taken at the middle of the deteriorating situation in the nuclear power plant. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported a radiation coverage as far as 40 kilometers. The IAEA also saw an increase in radiation levels in the sea water around the plant.

Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency of Japan (NISA) said as of Thursday, the level of radioactivity in the sea around nuclear power plants reached 4385 times higher than the normal limit. This figure rose on Wednesday after previously undetected radioactive 3355-fold higher than the normal limit. (