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In this June 12, 2011 photo released on July 5, 2011 by Tokyo Electric Power Co., masked workers in protective outfits prepare to drop one of sliding concrete slabs into a slit of the upper part of the sluice screen for Unit 2 reactor at the tsunami-crippled Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant in Okuma, Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, in their effort to decrease the leak of radiation contaminated water to the ocean.

Environment Japan Nuclear Photos Wikipedia: Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster

Al Jazeera
Pushing nuclear exports after Fukushima
Fri 20 Jan 2012
Japan plans to boost civilian nuclear exports, even as it tries to appease its population angered at radiation leaks from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, crippled by an earthquake and... (photo: AP / Tokyo Electric Power Co.)

The current winner is the Nissan Juke. The award has 5 category winners, Continental Irish Small Car of the Year, Continental Irish Compact Family Car of the Year, Continental Irish Family Car of the Year

Disaster Market Nissan Photos

Nashville Tennessean
Quick thinking helps Nissan avoid disaster
Mon 26 Dec 2011
DETROIT — Nissan gained market share in the U.S. this year despite a massive earthquake and tsunami in March that shook its headquarters in Japan and temporarily closed its plants. The... (photo: Creative Commons / M)

Nissan Qashqai+2 dCi Facelift

Star Tribune Sun 25 Dec 2011
Nissan overcomes Japanese quake to make gains in U.S.
Nissan Motor Co. gained market share in the United States this year despite a massive earthquake in March that shook its headquarters in Japan and temporarily closed its plants. The devastating quake... (photo: Creative Commons / S 400 HYBRID)
Japan Motor Nissan Photos Wikipedia: Nissan Motors

FC Barcelona's coach Pep Guardiola gestures against Mallorca during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011.

Sporting Life Thu 22 Dec 2011
GUARDIOLA CALM OVER NEW DEAL
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has insisted his decision over a new contract is not dependent on the club continuing to win trophies. Guardiola's current deal expires at the end of the season and he... (photo: AP / Manu Fernandez))
Barcelona Photos Soccer Sport Wikipedia: Josep Guardiola

Samsung - Electronics - Technology

Canada Dot Com Fri 27 Jan 2012
Smartphones drive record Samsung profit
SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co posted a record $4.7 billion quarterly operating profit, driven by booming smartphone sales, and will spend $22 billion this year... (photo: WN / Sweet Radoc)
Business Electronics Market Photos Wikipedia: Samsung Electronics

Nissan - Automaker - Carmaker - Motors

Zeenews Fri 27 Jan 2012
Nissan to build new $2 bn plant in Mexico
Mexico City: Nissan Motor Co. announced plans to invest $2 billion in building a third manufacturing facility in Mexico. The new plant in the central state of... (photo: WN / Sweet Radoc)
Auto Mexico Motor Photos

In this Feb. 8, 2008 file photo, a for sale sign stands in front of a bank-owned home in Las Vegas. Las Vegas was second to Stockton, Calif., which was first, with 9.5 percent of all housing units receiving a foreclosure filing in 2008.

my SA Fri 27 Jan 2012
World stocks muted ahead of US growth figures
BANGKOK (AP) — World stocks faced multiple headwinds Friday after disappointing Japanese earnings, higher unemployment in Spain and weak U.S. home sales. Investors... (photo: AP / Jae C. Hong, File)
Business Finance Market Photos Wikipedia: Stock market

Nintendo Wii set being sold at Toys R US in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada on June 9, 2011.

San Francisco Chronicle Fri 27 Jan 2012
Nintendo triples its loss forecast as sales lag
Nintendo Co. more than tripled its full-year loss forecast Thursday as the success of Apple Inc. devices erodes demand for the company's 3DS handheld player. The net loss... (photo: WN / Janice Sabnal)
Business Market Photos Technology Wikipedia: Nintendo

Honda Civic GX

Bloomberg Fri 27 Jan 2012
Honda’s Ito Forecasts Profit Surge in ’Rebound’
Honda Motor Co. (7267) President Takanobu Ito forecast that earnings at Japan’s third-biggest carmaker will climb to the highest in at least five years, led by sales of... (photo: Creative Commons / Mariordo)
Auto Honda Motor Photos Wikipedia: Honda

Yokohama, Japan 2009.02.25
heavy rain.
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Finance & Investment

Exporters drive Nikkei to 3-month closing high Zeenews

Innovation

	Toyota, BMW to work on greener car battery The Associated Press
	It might not look much like the Batmobile, but Nissan's concept car can drive itself ... The Daily Mail
	Jetstar fire helped expose fault in Airbus aircraft The Australian
	The Zen of Steve Jobs CNN

Music & Film

	Kobe's off night raises doubts of ability to play condensed year CBS News
	Lady Gaga performs on New Year’s Eve for Japan’s 'Kohaku Uta Gassen' (Video) The Examiner
	Gaga for Japanese TV Independent online (SA)
	Christian Bale says his Chinese film not propaganda Khaleej Times

One billionth tourist to arrive in 2012: UN

One billionth tourist to arrive in 2012: UN

NIGHT PATROL - U.S. Marines conduct a security patrol to deter insurgent activity.

From Scattered Grains to Scattered Harvests

A lawn mower is covered with snow

After cold night, 3-6 inches of snow expected Friday

LA Weekend Calendar: Ellen's B-Day Party, Lunar New Year Fes Huffington Post
The Numbers Game Wall Street Journal
Opponents protest signing of ACTA without adequate debate Ars Technica
The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA): The Corporat GlobalResearch
Q&A with Richard Thompson on ‘Live at Celtic Connections’ The Examiner
The Search for a New Growth Model Huffington Post
Morning Take-Out The New York Times
Govt failed to keep records of key nuke meetings Dayton Daily News
Fukushima: A Nuclear War without a War: The Unspoken Crisis Pakalert Press
Struggling in US, F-35 fighter pushes sales abroad Springfield News-Sun
Stocks: Investors await reading on U.S. growth CNN
AP News in Brief at 5:58 a.m. EST Newsday
Russia: Japan's "emotional" reaction on island dispute has h m&c
Japan failed to keep records of key nuke meetings Zeenews
Obama's reminder of banks' 'living wills' raises eyebrows The News & Observer
Too big to fail? Despite US critics, F-35 stealth fighter ma Star Tribune
Deputy PM: Japan failed to keep records of key nuclear crisi Star Tribune
Somali captors move US hostage after SEAL raid The News & Observer
Nintendo chief promises to do Wii U launch right The News & Observer
Japan's 'Nuclear Alley' conflicted over reactors The Charlotte Observer

Sony - Electronics - TV

World stocks gain on Fed's low rate pledge

Mitsubishi Motors - Automakers - Carmakers

World stocks up as Apple result lifts tech shares

Mitsubishi Motors - Citimotors Alabang

Asia stocks rise as Apple result lifts technology shares

Japan, Russia agree to boost economic, security ties, but ma Star Tribune
Japan's electronics industry forced to eliminate tens of tho Jakarta Post
Japan, Russia to boost economic, security ties my SA
Japan and Russia to boost economic security ties NZ Herald
Dollar Selling Doesnt Necessarily Require A Risk Appetite D The Street
Japanese Yen Strength At Risk As Intervention Threats Resurf The Street
Magnitude 5.5 quake shakes Japan The News & Observer
A look at economic developments around the globe The State
A look at economic developments and activity in major stock The Washington Post
Japan prices fall, mild deflation to persist Gulf News
World stocks slide as US growth data disappoint The Wichita Eagle
Japan making progress on U.S. trade concerns: USTR Daily Press
Dollar falls against euro, pound, yen after US economic grow Star Tribune
IMF's Lagarde calls for Japan, US debt cut targets The Times of India
Original Toyota Land Cruiser a workhorse Newsday
Stocks open lower on unimpressive U.S. growth CNN
World stock markets fall as improvement in US economic growt Star Tribune
Yen gains most in a month versus dlr, euro pauses Business Day
World markets muted ahead of U.S. growth figures Richmond Times Dispatch
Asian stocks fluctuate on mixed signals Sydney Morning Herald

Slime mold (Physarum polycephalum)

'Intelligent' slime able to navigate its way out of maze

Reports: Blackstone, Bain mulling joint Yahoo bid

Paul Allen, Microsoft co-founder, smiles as he listens to other speakers during the dedication of the Paul G. Allen Center for Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Washington in Seattle on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2003. Allen contributed $14 million to the $72 million project.

Microsoft Updates Windows Phone 7 Connector For Mac, Makes It Less Broken

Nintendo triples net loss forecast Independent online (SA)
Poland signs copyright treaty that drew protests PhysOrg
Nintendo triples annual net loss forecast The Australian
Thousands march in Poland over Acta internet treaty BBC News
Polish Web Sites To Go Dark To Protest ACTA Newsfactor
Poles protest ACTA online and on the streets The Washington Times
Stocks slump on Greek debt fears, earnings CNN
Stocks: Eyes On Greek Debt And Earnings WPXI
The Nikkei: Sony Interested In Buying A 20%-30% Stake In Oly Crunch
Cyber attacks hit Fujitsu local government system in Japan The Australian
Crucified by vigilantes of the internet: MoS proves that inn The Daily Mail
What Happened To Kodak’s Moment? Crunch
Cyber War: Reality or Hype? Huffington Post
Internet inspired Deccan Chronicle
Nomura acquires Indian software firm Anshin Software The Times of India
5 Things You Didn't Know About NAMM 2012 The Examiner
Powell software firm staying put after acquisition by Tokyo’ The Business Review
New screens revealed for Suikoden: The Woven Web of a Centur The Examiner
What's hot online Thursday, 19 January 2012 The Daily Telegraph Australia
Stocks boosted by Europe, Goldman CNN

Green Tea

Green tea is very special

Toyota Camry Hybrid (Japan

>Toyota 2000GT EV Conversion Is Solar-Powered Sacrilege

Flickr - boellstiftung - Toyota Prius mit Hybridantrieb

Toyota Prius, Other Fuel-Saving Cars, May Soon Be Free Of Heavily Regulated Rare Earths

Bloody marvellous: How did we fall in love with rare meat? The Independent
DoCoMo to ask for changes in Android to control apps that ho BGR
Japan’s Rakuten Set to Challenge Amazon With Help From All Things Digital
Nintendo Posts Loss on Strong Yen, Weak Sales Newsfactor
Mujjo Conductive Gloves Let You Slide To Unlock With Your Be Crunch
The mouse that tweets like a bird: Japanese scientists creat The Daily Mail
Report: Nintendo Considering Changing The Wii U’s Name Crunch
Large-scale study of East Asian individuals reveals a number PhysOrg
NEC Forecasts US$1.3 Billion Loss, Ready To Cut 10,000 Jobs Crunch
>Tokina and Tamron Join Micro Four Thirds Wired News
Disney, Q-pot Choco, Honey Bee: Japan Gets 3 Extra-Cute Andr Crunch
CORRECTED (Jan 19)-ANALYSIS-China as lender of last resort . The Guardian
Acta protests break out as EU states sign up to treaty The Guardian
Samsung smashes profit record on smartphone sales The Himalayan
Nikkei eases; loss forecasts hit Nintendo, NEC Business Day
Not on its game, Nintendo triples outlook for full-year loss Seattle Times
Smartphones power record Samsung profit; sets $22 billion ca Zeenews
Japan: Nuclear Contamination Cleanup Near Stricken Plant to The New York Times
Elpida likely to post $1.2 bln Apr-Dec loss -Nikkei The Guardian
History Unfolding on a Hand Scroll The New York Times

wind farm - renewable energy - India

Renewable energy can tackle poverty — UN

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta meets with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda in Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 25, 2011. (DoD photo by Tech. Sgt. Jacob N. Bailey, U.S. Air Force) (Released)

Japan's PM reshuffles Cabinet to win tax support

US Dollar - Currency

Dollar Slips Under Mild Correction Pressure

Not just for Sundays after church Seattle Times
Light but stable: novel cellulose-silica gel composite aerog PhysOrg
Researchers demonstrate rare combination of electric and mag PhysOrg
In a league of her own Sydney Morning Herald
Designer Ishioka Dies IMDb
Free Voice Call/Messenger Application 'LINE' Reaches 15 Mill DNA India
Buddhist Leader Calls for 2015 Nuclear Abolition Summit Scoop
CORRESPONDENT'S NOTEBOOK 12/ @BEIJING: Hats off to Chinese s Asahi News
Yahoo in complex talks on cutting Japan stake The Business Review
They’ve Done It Again: An Albatross Chick The New York Times
Yahoo CEO keeps lines open to TPG, Silver Lake The Business Review
'Touch': Is Kiefer Sutherland's new show a success? Digital Spy
Heritage: Long walk to freedom DNA India
Man fakes own death with brother’s corpse Independent online (SA)
Japan Man Fakes Own Death with Brotherâs Corpse Jakarta Globe
University Farewells Japanese Delegate Scoop
Summary Box: Japan's 1st year trade gap since '80 The News & Observer
Pop icons get a makeover via Hello Kitty The Examiner
Obama's 2012 SOTU promises: mostly same unrealized dreams of The Examiner
The Demise of State Sovereignty: Pressures on the Euro Amids GlobalResearch

Australian television personality Dannii Minogue watches the women's first round match between Belgium's Yanina Wickmayer and Australia's Jarmila Groth at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 17, 2011.

Dannii Minogue, Kate Moss, Jon Hamm: Celebrity pictures January 17

KLdy1 - Mar07 - sea - marine life - sea breeze - climate change - jkt07. (dy1)

Sea dreams in Hawaii

World rings in 2012 and bids adieu to a tough year

Eiko Ishioka, graphic designer and art director, dies at 73 The State
Eiko Ishioka dies at 73; graphic designer and art director The Los Angeles Times
New on the Travel Scene Wall Street Journal
F-35 winning the battle on foreign shores Gulf News
Documentary chronicles Taiwanâs âcomfort womenâ Taipei Times
Rain Fall by Barry Eisler The Examiner
Fears of the 'big one' hit Tokyo after quake study The Australian
January 31, 2012 Blu-ray & 3D: Transformers Limited Collecto The Examiner
The Horrors biggest world tour to date Music News
World oldest dog dies The Examiner
Costume Designer Eiko Ishioka Has Died at 73 Jakarta Globe
Shonen Jump Digital Warp finally catches up with Japanese ma The Examiner
To Japan, with love Daily Yomiuri
Costume designer Eiko Ishioka dies Belfast Telegraph
Japanese sea vegetable salad recipe (gluten-free) The Examiner
Keen On… Caleb Melby: The Zen of Steve Jobs (TCTV) Crunch
'No radiation fears' in Fukushima for Louvre works Zeenews
Summary Box: Nintendo loss; strong yen, weak sales Austin American Statesman
FUTURE MODELS: Delivering an environmental message Business Day
>Top 10 Things I Saw at London Toy Fair 2012 Wired News

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