Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Friday 10 August 2012


*** Japan Times E-mail News Service ***
__________ Friday, August 10, 2012 ________________


TODAY'S TOP STORIES
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[NATIONAL NEWS]
Opposition vote to oust Noda fails
Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda and his Cabinet survive a no-confidence vote, bringing him one step closer to achieving his goal of doubling the consumption tax.
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 http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120810a1.html

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[NATIONAL NEWS]
Nagasaki calls for worldwide nuclear abolition treaty
Nagasaki urges world leaders to conclude a treaty banning nuclear weapons at a ceremony marking the 67th anniversary of its atomic bombing.
[MORE] ->
  http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120810a2.html

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[NATIONAL NEWS]
Seawater option for meltdown galled execs
Video footage showing Tokyo Electric Power Co.'s response to the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant calamity shows the utility was reluctant to use seawater to cool the melting core of one of its reactors because the salt would corrode it.
[MORE] ->
  http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120810a3.html


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http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news.html

OTHER NEWS
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[NATIONAL NEWS]
Nuclear plant locales to get aid, Edano says
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120810a4.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Manhattan Project memories said fading in U.S.
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120810a5.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Japan, U.S. huddle over Osprey safety
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120810a6.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Police asked to intervene in more bullying cases
MIZUHO AOKI
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120810a7.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
83 cops dismissed, idled; up by 27
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120810a8.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Red Cross talks target remains in North Korea
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120810a9.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Interpol issues Watson Red Notice
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120810b1.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Pope meets with child delegation
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120810b2.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Fridges, chairs reach Alaska shores
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120810b3.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Families of tsunami dead seek Tepco redress for delayed search
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120810b4.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Trio who fingered Aum fugitives in Tokyo gas attack to share \20 million reward
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120810b5.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Play areas few for kids uprooted by tsunami
WILLIAM HOLLINGWORTH
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120810f1.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Hibakusha: Nuke safety biggest lie
SHINGO ITO
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120810f2.html

[NATIONAL NEWS]
Executed killer's mistakes, benevolence help poverty-stricken Peruvian kids
KEIJI HIRANO
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120810f3.html


BUSINESS
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[BUSINESS NEWS]
H.K. tests babies, pulls Japanese no-iodine formula
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nb20120810a1.html

[BUSINESS NEWS]
Nikon, Intel team up on chip stepper
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nb20120810a2.html

[BUSINESS NEWS]
Cuts spur McDonald's tumbler recall
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nb20120810a3.html

[BUSINESS NEWS]
Haneda-China flights to double
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nb20120810a4.html

[BUSINESS NEWS]
Toyota to test bus system in Iwate
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nb20120810a5.html

[BUSINESS NEWS]
BOJ stays course at pair's first Policy Board meeting
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nb20120810n1.html

[BUSINESS NEWS]
BTMU yanks third London worker amid Libor probe
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nb20120810n2.html

[BUSINESS NEWS]
Oki's shares plunge on Spain accounting woes
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nb20120810n3.html

[BUSINESS NEWS]
Utilities' CO₂ emissions jump a year after Fukushima
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nb20120810n4.html


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OPINION
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[JT EDITORIAL]
Ruling that feeds discrimination
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/ed20120810a1.html

[JT EDITORIAL]
Confusing political games
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/ed20120810a2.html

[OPINION]
Foundation of a noble response to devastation
ANAS BIN GHANIM ALJUMAILY
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20120810a1.html

[OPINION]
Munificently treading water
BRAHMA CHELLANEY
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20120810bc.html

[More Op-Ed stories]
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion.html


FEATURES
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[FILMS]
'Total Recall'
GIOVANNI FAZIO
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/ff20120810a1.html

[FILMS]
'Kirishima, Bukatsu Yamerutteyo (The Kirishima Thing)'
MARK SCHILLING
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/ff20120810a2.html

[FILMS]
'Win Win'
KAORI SHOJI
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/ff20120810a3.html

[FILMS]
Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson back to save the world in 'The Avengers'
GEORGE HADLEY-GARCIA
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/ff20120810r1.html

[GOURMET]
Nagano artisans put cheese on the menu
GIANNI SIMONE
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fg20120810f1.html

[GOURMET]
Developing a taste for sake cocktails
MELINDA JOE
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fg20120810mj.html

[OF NOTE]
Water festival promises to cool you down
MAAYA KONAGAI
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fq20120810a1.html

[OF NOTE]
Ibaraki art museum hopes to revive area with exhibition on Walt Disney's life
EDAN CORKILL
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fq20120810a2.html

[OF NOTE]
Hello Kitty designer Yuko Yamaguchi shows off character's artistic side
TOMOKO OTAKE
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fq20120810a3.html

[TRAVEL]
Have a drink and a foot bath on a Tokyo rooftop; enjoy sukiyaki to build up stamina; special dim sum dining in Osaka
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fv20120810ho.html


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SPORTS
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[BASEBALL]
Rangers shell Beckett in win
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sb20120810a1.html

[BASEBALL]
Abe lifts Giants over Tigers
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sb20120810j1.html

[SOCCER]
Real routs Milan at Yankee Stadium
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sc20120810a1.html

[AMERICAN FOOTBALL]
NFL could have more female officials
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sf20120810a1.html

[GOLF]
Poulter to defend title in Australia
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sg20120810a1.html

[ICE HOCKEY]
Skinner, Hurricanes agree to deal
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sh20120810a1.html

[BASKETBALL]
Wade happy with knee after surgery
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sk20120810a1.html

[BASKETBALL]
Nowitzki marries art gallery official
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sk20120810a2.html

[BASKETBALL]
Court nixes ruling in Minnesota case
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sk20120810a3.html

[OLYMPICS]
May-Treanor, Walsh win gold again
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/so20120810a1.html

[OLYMPICS]
Kenya wants to host 2024 Games
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/so20120810a2.html

[OLYMPICS]
Sasaki set to leave Nadeshiko helm
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/so20120810c1.html

[OLYMPICS]
Zaccheroni names full-strength squad for Venezuela friendly
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/so20120810c2.html

[OLYMPICS]
Japan looks to end soccer medal drought
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/so20120810c3.html

[OLYMPICS]
Kobe leads U.S. past Australia, into semis
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/so20120810k1.html

[OLYMPICS]
1936 water polo medalist enjoying action at 98
ED ODEVEN
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/so20120810n1.html

[OLYMPICS]
FINA considering underwater video
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/so20120810s1.html

[OLYMPICS]
Relay appeal keeps Pistorius' dream alive
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/so20120810t1.html

[OLYMPICS]
Felix ends frustration with gold in 200 meters
ED ODEVEN
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/so20120810t2.html

[OLYMPICS]
Bolt to final in bid for 2nd consecutive 200 gold
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/so20120810t3.html

[OLYMPICS]
Jamaica's Powell done for season
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/so20120810t4.html

[OLYMPICS]
Jeter defends relationship with agent
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/so20120810t5.html

[OLYMPICS]
China's Liu needs operation after fall
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/so20120810t6.html

[OLYMPICS]
Italy routs defending champion U.S.
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/so20120810v1.html

[SPORTS]
No jail return for Kerrigan's brother
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sp20120810f1.html

[SPORTS]
A journalist's dilemma
ED ODEVEN
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sp20120810lp.html

[TENNIS]
Murray safely through in Toronto
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/st20120810a1.html


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