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Geiger counters sell out in Japan
The hot, new, must-have item in Japan is not the latest smartphone or computer pad, but a geiger counter - a device that measures radiation. After the operator of the Fukushima nuclear plant this week confirmed meltdowns in three of the facility's reactors, geiger counters have sold out in...- whoosh
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PCC condemns Japan's action in Pacific Ocean
SUVA, April 11 (Xinhua) -- The Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC) here Monday condemned as unacceptable the decision by the Japanese government to pump sea water to cool down the reactors which is then returned to the Pacific Ocean. While expressing its heartfelt condolences, thoughts and...- whoosh
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Post-tsunami, some Japanese shelter in nuke plant
Link Removed due to 404 Error ONAGAWA, Japan – As a massive tsunami ravaged this Japanese fishing town, hundreds of residents fled for the safest place they knew: the local nuclear power plant. Nearly three weeks later, 240 remain, watching TV or playing ball games with their children next...- cybercore
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Fears raised over "Glastonbury" royal camp
Plans to set up a camping site on one of London's biggest commons for visitors to next month's royal wedding have been greeted with horror by local residents, who fear it will resemble the Glastonbury music festival. "Camp Royale" is to be set up on Clapham Common in south London, offering...- cybercore
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