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2 hrs ago | Pravda

Japan's humble space dream to come true triumphantly

Japan is preparing to launch its new rocket called Epsilon, which will put research satellite SPRINT-A into orbit to observe Mars and Venus.

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4 hrs ago | The Austin Chronicle

Gender, Sex, and Fabric

The problem of the skirt - at least the long, voluminous skirt, as demonstrated in Nicole Roerick 's Morose Beauty - is one of access.

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5 hrs ago | Daily Mail

Oklahoma tornado was 600 TIMES more powerful than Hiroshima atomic bomb

Bigger than Hiroshima: Monster tornado measuring 17 miles long and 1.3 miles wide was 600 TIMES more powerful than atomic bomb as NASA releases images of twister from space Wind speed, air moisture, temperature and timing all came together to create the perfect storm, which left at least 24 dead, including nine children, and some 237 injured ... (more)

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Related Topix: Tornado, Natural Disasters, World News, Science / Technology, NASA, Hurricane, Weather, Meteorology, Science

9 hrs ago | Daily Mail

Oklahoma tornado video: The terrifying moment tornado hits land

The video that one Oklahoma man recorded from a parking lot on Monday shows the moment when the deadly storm formed into the destructive twister.

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13 hrs ago | Newkerala.com

Japan has many attractions for foreign tourists

Tokyo, May 21 : "The Land of the Rising Sun" - Japan - attracts a large number of tourists from all over the world.

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Tue May 21, 2013

The Miami Herald

Japan mulls talks with NKorea, surprising allies

Japan's government is looking into re-opening official talks with North Korea to resolve questions over the abductions of Japanese citizens decades ago, raising concerns among allies who fear Tokyo's focus on that issue might weaken efforts to rein in Pyongyang's nuclear weapons program.

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Chosun Ilbo

Japanese Historians Back Korean Sovereignty Over Dokdo

Four Japanese academics held a press conference in Busan on Tuesday to announce their support of Korea's sovereignty over the Dokdo islets.

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Japan Herald

China Jiangsu Commodities Exhibition opens in Osaka

China Jiangsu Commodities Exhibition 2013 kicked off on Tuesday in the western Japanese commercial city of Osaka, attracting more than 160 firms and manufacturers from the Chinese coastal province.The three-day event, held in "MyDome Osaka," a major exhibition hall in central Osaka, is mainly organized by the Japan-China Economic Relations and ... (more)

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PR-inside.com

Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation - Metals and Mining -...

The corporation provides financial assistance, technology development and technical support to oil and natural gas and metal companies in Japan.

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Japan Herald

Now enjoy Ramen Noodles onboard Japans ANA flights

All Nippon Airways , the Japan's largest airlines, has announced plans to serve Ramen Noodles to its passengers from June 1, 2013.

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BroadwayWorld.com

Max Crumm, Katie Thompson and More Set for 22@54 at 54 Below

Contributing writers include Danny Abosch , Avi Amon, Nikko Benson , Landon Braverman, John Carden, Jason Carlson, Ashley Chapman, Thirza Defoe, Nolan Doran, Jesse Goldman, John Grimmett , Kiran Gupta, Julia Gytri, Benjamin Halstead, Derek P. Hassler, Jiyoung Kim, KiYun Kim, Sujin Kim, Yan Li, Teresa Lotz, Daphny Maman, Collin Martin, Naomi Matlow, ... (more)

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Daily Yomiuri

Tokyo new condos down 2.8% in AprilMay 21, 2013 The number of new...

The number of new condominiums put on the market in the greater Tokyo area in April fell 2.8 percent from a year earlier to 4,093 units, the first decline in two months, the Real Estate Economic Institute said Monday.

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The Japan Times

Yokohama clears out nursery waiting lists

Officials at Yokohama City Hall said Monday the city has reduced the number of children on nursery school waiting lists to zero from 179 as of April 1, meeting its 2010 target of doing so in three years.

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LA Weekly

Marugame Monzo and Tsurumaru: Two Handmade Udon Shops Now Open in Little Toyko

While Japanese noodle fanatics have been gawking over artisanal ramen joints, another type of noodle business has been growing, albeit at a much quieter pace, within Los Angeles.

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Mon May 20, 2013

Japan Visitor Blog

Hotel Route Inn Ena

The Hotel Route Inn Ena in Ena in Gifu Prefecture is part of the nationwide Route Inn chain.

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Japan Visitor Blog

Miyazaki Culture Park

The Miyazaki Culture Park is a large public space with wide grass lawns, fountains, mountain art sculptures, a walking/jogging path, a cherry tree avenue and various large trees of special note.

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CBS 47

Witness: AEG spent $24 million on Jackson concerts

Legend Award winner Michael Jackson poses with his award at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards at the Yoyogi National Athletic Stadium May 27, 2006 in Tokyo, Japan.

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News24

Japan mayor rejected on comfort women: Poll

Former South Korean comfort woman Kil Un-ock, centre, who was forced to serve for the Japanese troops as a sexual slave during World War II, shouts slogans during a rally against the recent comment of Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto.

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Rotarian

Hiroshima peace forum notes that peace begins with you

Top: Past RI President Luis Giay , RI President Sakuji Tanaka , and Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair Wilfrid J. Wilkinson placed wreaths in Hiroshima Memorial Park during the third Rotary Global Peace Forum 17 May.

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MacMegasite

The Sixth Issue of VIEW Magazine is Now Available

The sixth issue of VIEW Magazine is now available for free on Apple's Newsstand for iPad/iPhone. Showcasing photography from across the world, VIEW Magazine 3.0 is an independent, original art photography magazine available for iOS devices on Newsstand.

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