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Charles M Burns's past comments

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  Charles M BurnsFeb. 19, 2012 - 06:35PM JST

  a construction worker—was quoted by investigators as saying he was running out of money to live on

  That does not explain why he tried to kill the clerk... Robbery is one thing, attempted murder is another.

  Posted in: Man charged with attempted murder during convenience store robbery

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  Charles M BurnsFeb. 18, 2012 - 06:37PM JST

  In a land known for its ability to compromise

  Really? One could say; In a land known for its ability to follow blindly the direction of authority...

  A pretty shallow article.

  Posted in: Planning to move to Japan? Change your Westernized mentality

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  Charles M BurnsFeb. 18, 2012 - 10:05AM JST

  instead of burning debris, they should be looking into recycleing and creative reuse of materials

  Really? You realize that burning doesn't eliminate radiation, nor does recycling or reuse of materials. You can only try and contain radiation. Dispersal by dilution is a risky business.

  Posted in: City in Shizuoka starts test incineration of tsunami debris

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  Charles M BurnsFeb. 18, 2012 - 10:03AM JST

  Current plans are for Tokyo to incinerate 50,000 tons of debris from Miyagi Prefevture in 16 wards in Tokyo this year.

  And what are the current plans to ensure that no radiation is emitted from these incinerators?

  Posted in: City in Shizuoka starts test incineration of tsunami debris

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  Charles M BurnsFeb. 16, 2012 - 06:17PM JST

  I'm surprised these guys haven't already done the honorable exit...

  Posted in: Former Olympus president Kikukawa, 6 others arrested

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  Charles M BurnsFeb. 16, 2012 - 01:55PM JST

  He said they thought keeping backup generators would be enough, and never thought of the risk of placing them in the basement—the area most prone to seawater damage from tsunami.

  Truly unbelievable. You'd have to be brain dead not to think of this possibility.

  Posted in: Japan's nuclear safety standards flawed, says commission chief

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  Charles M BurnsFeb. 13, 2012 - 12:41PM JST

  The utility said it will check the accuracy of the thermometer in question, as two others on the same reactor have been measuring its temperature at around 35 degrees.

  I assume this hasn't been done already because it is difficult to do? Would seem like step number 1, before injecting tons of additional water.

  Posted in: Fukushima's No. 2 reactor may be reheating

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  Charles M BurnsFeb. 13, 2012 - 09:42AM JST

  “We believe the state of cold shutdown is being maintained,” TEPCO spokesman Junichi Matsumoto told a press conference.

  Well, that's comforting...

  Posted in: Fukushima's No. 2 reactor may be reheating

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  Charles M BurnsFeb. 05, 2012 - 08:27PM JST

  Iran’s alleged nuclear weapons program and North Korea’s atomic bombs are being handled through other diplomatic forums...

  Umm, I read that to mean that Israel will take out Iran shortly.

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  Charles M BurnsFeb. 05, 2012 - 09:55AM JST

  The Government thought here is to dilute the radiation by spreading it around and around. As opposed to the idea of keeping the radiation in as small of an area as possible.

  Posted in: Should prefectures outside the Tohoku area accept tsunami rubble for incineration or disposal?

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  Charles M BurnsFeb. 04, 2012 - 05:57PM JST

  The government announced in December that the plant had reached “a cold shutdown condition” and is now essentially stable.

  By definition, cold shutdown means there are no radioactive leaks, so...

  Posted in: More radioactive water leaks found at Fukushima nuclear plant

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  Charles M BurnsFeb. 04, 2012 - 03:44PM JST

  Classy man

  Posted in: Smithsonian honors Eastwood at new film venue

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  Charles M BurnsFeb. 04, 2012 - 11:01AM JST

  Hmm, Karma may bite (peck) him...

  Posted in: Kobayashi eats record 337 chicken wings

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  Charles M BurnsFeb. 03, 2012 - 02:15PM JST

  "Not an immediate health hazard..."

  Posted in: Firm loses potassium cyanide equivalent to 2,500 lethal doses

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  Charles M BurnsFeb. 02, 2012 - 09:17AM JST

  Sure, it makes sense to burn as much radioactive waste as possible in the most densely populated area of Japan.

  Posted in: Tokyo to begin incinerating tsunami debris after test burn ash deemed 'below legal limit'

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  Charles M BurnsFeb. 01, 2012 - 05:07PM JST

  Maybe it would be wise to wait until the reactors are contained before asking people to return. The reactors are still emmiting radiation.

  Posted in: Mayor of village near Fukushima plant urges residents to return to homes

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  Charles M BurnsJan. 29, 2012 - 08:44PM JST

  Another truly regrettable decision.

  Posted in: Gov't says no to free medical care for children under 18 in Fukushima

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  Charles M BurnsJan. 29, 2012 - 01:43PM JST

  The end of this year? Geez, ya'll take your time now. Wouldn't want to get here any earlier to monitor the situation would ya? More incompetence.

  Posted in: U.N. nuclear agency to set up Fukushima office

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  Charles M BurnsJan. 29, 2012 - 10:56AM JST

  Went to the movies with my wife last week, during the day, and it cost us 3600 yen just for the tickets. Prices need to come down.

  Posted in: Film box-office revenue down 17.9% in 2011

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  Charles M BurnsJan. 29, 2012 - 06:10AM JST

  Come on people, the ONLY reason tourism dropped is because Japan is a nuclear mess.

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