JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION
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BuzzB
There are still large areas of metro Tokyo covered in closely clustered wood structures with heavy tile roofs. These are the same type structures that helped spread the firestorms in Kobe. With roads blocked and covered in debri there will be more loss of life secondary to the quake itself. How much of the subway system is above sea level? Even a small tsunami could be a large calamity here during rush hour. I too think the numbers quoted are way conservative.
Posted in: Tokyo mega-quake would kill over 9,600, simulation shows
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BuzzB
Up until now we were led to believe that seaweed helped to fortify the thyroid because it contained iodine. I do agree that too much of any good thing can be bad.
Posted in: Seaweed linked to post-menopause cancer risk
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BuzzB
So, we have a NPP that is shut down for maintenance. Is it safe? I mean, sure the reactor core is not burning hot but are the rods safe? If the "shut down" plant is subjected to a similar scenario as Fukashima's plant was last year don't we still have a problem? The quake ruptures the storage ponds. Cooling water is lost. Hydrogen builds up. A hoist crane falls into the spent fuel pool. The tsunami takes out the backup power. A valve gets stuck and a pump falls off the wall. Seems like the same thing all over again. Without constant cooling water flow these plants just self destruct.
So the only really safe NPP is one that has had all its spent fuel and active fuel removed. One that is only shut down for maintenace is still a threat if attacked by natural forces. Do I have this right?
Posted in: Japan may be 'momentarily' without nuclear power: Edano
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BuzzB
I agree. Haneda's JAL terminal is at least five stories high the last time I passed through. That should be taller than any hangar. Not sure the ANA buildings. Unless they are gathering on the roof of the hangar that structure won't protect much. But there are only two public staircases in the JAL building visible to the public. There may be more hidden around corners. This is what they should be practicing for. How to marshall thousands up unseen staircases. Why they choose a hangar at sea level escapes me. How long did it take them to walk there? Or did they all take the bus? But like the artical says it was only to test the leadership skills of staff. Not testing the laws of science.
Posted in: Staff at Haneda airport perform first tsunami drill
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BuzzB
I agree with gonemad. Why is this story released now. The title is meant to scare. Even last March this would not be enough to worry about. Perhaps California should start looking at their local reactors. Now if you are talking about Ceasium that could be something important.
Posted in: Radiation from Japan found in kelp off U.S. West Coast
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BuzzB
Even if all power plants are running on fuel oil or LNG the electric plug in car can still be a benefit. The car is usually being charged at night when the utility is "off peak". That and the utility can burn fossil fuel much more efficiently than individual cars on the road.
As for those touting hydrogen. Time to go back to the science textbooks. The manufacture of hydrogen gas/liquid is oil dependent. Only seawater electrolysis by way of solar is economical but incredibly time consuming. Then you still need more energy to pound the gas into liquid.
Hydrogen is never found on earth in its pure form. It has to be derived from other compounds and that takes .... energy.
Hydrogen for mobility only is practical in Hollywood.
Posted in: Electric cars risk losing green sheen in Japan
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BuzzB
Softbank's "clear commitment" does not seem to apply to the countryside of Tohoku. Towers (base stations?) are still few and far between up here. One tower for each larger locale and if you happen to live behind a tree, forget about connecting.
Posted in: Softbank gets approval for 900MHz band specific base station plan
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BuzzB
Just do your own research from various sources. Google "vitamin d deficiency" and you should have several days of good reading before you. Want more fun? Do a generic search on any vegetable. We are what we eat.
Posted in: Flu outbreak hits more than 2.11 million nationwide
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BuzzB
VicMOsaka is on the right track. The human body can make plenty of its own vitamin D by way of sunlight striking our bare skin. Vitamin D promotes a health immune system. This is well proven and documented the world over. The problem for most folks is during the winter months when exposure to the sun is minimal. In some countries like the US some foods are fortified with vitamin D. Cereals, breads and milk are examples. But at those trace amounts one would need to drink several gallons of milk per day to get enough D to be beneficial. It is documented in the US that over 45% of the population is D deficient. Blame it on not being outdoors in the sun. Then in the summer we cover up with sun block. Just 15 or 20 minutes of sunlight on the umasked skin per day can generate all the D required to keep the immune system healthy. And it is free. Get out there.
Posted in: Flu outbreak hits more than 2.11 million nationwide
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BuzzB
And this is how it works. If nobody takes the time to look for it then we can expect it to show up everywhere/anywhere. I realize this happened in the early days. Hopefully more people, more industries are wiser now. Just because you can't smell it, can't feel it and can't see it does not mean it is not there. Now we know disposal of much of the tsunami debri will be a touchy process. Especially if there is not public and or private oversight.
Posted in: Radioactive cesium detected in condo in city in Fukushima
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BuzzB
Umm... A hand held controller. Does that include a "dead man switch" in case it is dropped? Or do you wait for the batteries to conk out after 3-5 km before you stop?
Posted in: Motorized shoes ready to roll into stores
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BuzzB
I went to the Google site but was unable to make it work in Street Mode. Any ideas?
Posted in: Google Street View explores Japan disaster zone
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BuzzB
We are down here in Aomori and it was getting pretty ba before it decided to stop. The map showes a wide area where this one was felt.
Posted in: Magnitude-5.9 quake hits near Fukushima nuclear site
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BuzzB
My 2004 Elgrand has that number 3 item. I can say it works very well. Also the VDC and adaptive cruise control are much to my liking.
Posted in: Nissan releases latest safety innovations
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BuzzB
I saw some previews a few days ago. Impressive. I will tune in for the show.
Posted in: NHK to broadcast live programs shot with an ultra high sensitivity camera for first time in TV history
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BuzzB
Felt all of them here in the Misawa area. Second one had water sloshing out of the kitchen sink. Was thinking to myself late this week how the earth had been quite still for some time. Hope nothing damaged or anyone hurt. Maybe just letting off steam.
Posted in: M6.6 quake, 5 aftershocks hit Iwate, neighboring areas
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BuzzB
Ibaraki is "northeast"?? That's a bit of a geographical stretch. Aomori, Iwate or Miyagi are northeast.
Posted in: M6.2 earthquake hits northeast Japan; no tsunami warning
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BuzzB
Should not have to wait to make a whole new machine. There are many products already available that can replace the fluorescent lamp directly with LED. One for the home is available in my local hardware store that uses the fixture's circuitry to light a tube of LEDs with no modification needed. Shouldn't be that difficult to make them in varying lengths for the vending industry.
Posted in: Coca-Cola to start introducing vending machines with LED lighting
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BuzzB
A discarded gum wrapper probably has more information than this article. What the heck is being reported here? At least it is compatible and only costs $2.99
Posted in: App makes photos move in realistic way on picture or mirror
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BuzzB
Is that Umika Kawashima?
Posted in: TV commercial of the week: Milk makes you big