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Thursday, May 31, 2012

News in Japan - May

GEJET
Exodus of disaster-panicked foreigners doesn't add up
New standards for cesium exceeded in food
Aftershocks may take over 100 years to subside
Tsunami debris cleanup plan lacking
Over 5000 aftershocks
Nature update on Fukushima
Radioactive fish in California
Farmers hope for radiation free rice
Only 50% of schools were ready for tsunami
Drifting tsunami debris

Japan
Japanese website containing all Japanese prefectural disaster management plans
New school safety plans
Shindou 5 earthquake
Aging calls for sacrifices
Tornado strikes Hojo town
Video of tornado striking Hojo town
No power after tornado
Temperature differences caused tornado
Low incomes drive surge in number of never-marrieds
New fault beneath mount Fuji
Less children in Japan
Horrible weather during golden week
Married women as abuse victims
Ratio of unmarried men
For some, jail is the best place for aged care

Netherlands
Heavy rain in the Netherlands (Dutch)

Other
Solar Eclipse
Chili tsunami drill
Life expectancy rises
International disaster relief discussions
Karina at 10:04 AM
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