'Yokohama Burning': Destruction, massacre and tornadoes of fire
9/2/2018, 8:15:37 AMOne of the most fascinating and controversial books about the Great Kanto Earthquake is Joshua Hammer's 2006 release "Yokohama Burning," in which the former bureau chief for Newsweek magazine suggests a link between the national response to the 1923 disaster and Japan's descent into World War II. ✔ 1, millions of people in Japan took part in various emergency drills such as ducking under desks, avoiding falling objects and evacuating buildings ✔ What did shock me was the extent of the violence and the fact that the government took so long to step in
Super typhoon Jebi path update: How dangerous is typhoon heading for Japan? How to prepare
9/2/2018, 2:47:40 PMSUPER TYPHOON JEBI has become as the most severe storm of 2018 bearing down in the Pacific Ocean as a category 5 storm with extreme winds and rain. How dangerous is Super Typhoon Jebi and how will Japan prepare? ✔ At the moment, typhoon Jebi is whirling off the coast of Japan with 123mph winds, sitting 403 miles west of volcanic islands Iwo To ✔ Government direction should be followed without fail, and people should keep a supply of water if utilities are to be turned off
Typhoon Jebi path update: When will STRONGEST STORM of 2018 hit Japan?
9/2/2018, 3:15:02 PMTYPHOON JEBI is the strongest storm so far in 2018 and is expecting to strike Japan with a direct hit. When will the typhoon hit Japan? ✔ This includes the cities of Hamamatsu and Shizouka ✔ The country has already seen historic flooding, a deadly heatwave and six other storms so far in 2018 ✔ Typhoon Jebi is the fourth Category 5 storm globally this year and the heart of the season for tropical cyclones still lies ahead
Japan: Honshu braces for yet more floods with Typhoon Jebi
9/2/2018, 10:51:15 AMHot on the heels of Typhoon Cimaron, Jebi is set to be the seventh tropical system to affect Japan this year. ✔ The storm is expected to make landfall on the country's main island on Tuesday, according to Japan's Meteorological Agency ✔ By the time the typhoon makes landfall, it's sustained winds are forecast to be around winds are 170kmph with gusts nearer to 200kmph ✔ It has been a summer of note for Japan, which has also been sweltering through a record and deadly heatwave
Fireball festival lights up Salvadore town
9/2/2018, 2:12:48 PMThe town of Nejapa, El Salvador celebrated its annual fireball festival during which participants literally fight with fire. ✔ Participants gather every year on this date in the town located some 30 kilometres (18 miles) north of San Salvador, to commemorate a volcanic eruption that forced all of the residents to abandon the town ✔ The religious (version) is that when Saint Jerome - Nejapa's patron - was praying the devil distracted him and he threw fireballs at him ✔ Usually music follows the fight and a good time is had by all
O'Rourke bets national attention lifts him in Texas race
9/2/2018, 3:24:18 PMAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — If elections were decided by viral videos and fawning media profiles, Democrat Beto O'Rourke would win Texas' Senate race in a landslide. Video ✔ Another of him thrashing through a Whataburger parking lot on a skateboard is almost as popular, increasing the onetime punk rocker's already considerable street cred ✔ Wendy Davis staged a marathon state Legislature filibuster in the name of abortion rights, rocketed to national stardom and launched a 2014 gubernatorial bid ✔ Ted Cruz will face off in the general election in November
Italy weather: TORNADO pictured tearing its way towards island of Ventotene
9/2/2018, 2:18:12 PMA RAPIDLY growing tornado has been pictured tearing its way towards a blissful Italian island amid a severe double weather warning. ✔ Italian meteorologists said: Take precautions and keep up to date with the latest weather forecast ✔ Expect some disruption to daily routines and be prepared for disruption to outdoor activities ✔ Strong ones, however, pose threats to boats and marine life
D.C.-area forecast: Shower chances drop, heat and humidity rise
9/2/2018, 12:55:34 PMIt may be fall meteorologically speaking, but it sure won't feel like it for a while. ✔ By Brian Jackson September 2 at 6:00 AM Northwest Washington bakes in summer heat and humidity yesterday, even as the first day of September brings longer shadows ✔ Otherwise, we remain sticky as skies range from mostly to partly cloudy ✔ Confidence: Medium A LOOK AHEAD I wish I had better news, but we’re looking at more of the same for Tuesday and Wednesday
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Regional sustainable development (Part 1)
9/2/2018, 8:15:31 AMundefined ✔ Many governments around the world view and treat current issues with this new mindset ✔ The manmade ecological disaster of Soviet-Union times has already impacted the lives of more than 5 million people, for some fatally ✔ Eugene Lee ( mreulee@gmail.com ) is an adjunct professor at the Graduate School of Governance at Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul
Sky price cut saves £180 as it announces more big news for those owning a 4K TV
9/2/2018, 8:06:37 AMSKY customers set for cheaper prices and more 4K content as the satellite TV firm announces new deal and what’s coming in Ultra HD later this month. ✔ This means they are sharper, brighter and more colourful than ever before ✔ Clever tech inside also means they can upscale your old movies to make them look better than new ✔ And if you think 8K is just another fad think again as LG has claimed over five million 8K televisions will have been sold by 2022
Bodyguard on BBC: Do Bodyguards really have romances with their principal protection?
9/2/2018, 3:15:00 PMBODYGUARD has been captivating the nation since it hit screens last week. But how realistic is the series and do bodyguard really have romances with the people they’re protecting? ✔ Murray said that he had known of instances where romances had happened and that the rest of the security team were disapproving ✔ Apart from some minor inaccuracies such as the earpiece and David’s solo sweep of Julia’s home, Murray said that it was a pretty good representation ✔ Bodyguard continues on BBC One tonight at 9pm
As Ravens try to return to playoffs, the pressure is on John Harbaugh and Joe Flacco
9/2/2018, 11:25:50 AMIt has been three seasons out of the playoffs for a team that reached the postseason six times in seven seasons after hiring Harbaugh as its coach and drafting Flacco to be its quarterback. ✔ The key will be whether Flacco and the offense can deliver ✔ In the meantime, Jackson must learn to strike the balance between improvisational runner and pocket passer, particularly when it comes to self-preservation ✔ That depends, in large part, on how things go from here
New military intelligence unit launched
9/2/2018, 9:25:07 AMundefined ✔ Our role is to assist the defense minister for national security and the prevention of espionage, Nam said ✔ The DSSC should become a key organization for national security amid growing concerns that the rapid disbandment of the former intelligence unit could have created a security vacuum
Cold War review – love in a communist climate
9/2/2018, 8:44:46 AMPaweł Pawlikowski’s love letter to his parents is a sweeping tale of passion and politics set in the shadow of the iron curtain ✔ Photograph: Curzon Artifical Eye Returning to the Academy-ratio black-and-white format of the Oscar-winning Ida , Pawlikowski and cinematographer Łukasz Żal’s stunning images evolve from the carefully composed static frames of yore to more free-form movements that match the musical shifts of the tale
School shootings and armed teachers: Sending my kindergartner to school in 2018
9/2/2018, 3:28:54 PMMy daughter heads to kindergarten this week. She's worried about nap time and lunches, while I'm worried about school shootings and armed teachers. ✔ The elephant in the room We've also talked about Parkland,Newtown and Columbine ✔ They're readily available on Amazon and elsewhere they retail for more than $100, but with that value you get a guidebook, complete with diagrams and tips on how to use the pack to avoid ballistic impacts ✔ This column originally appeared in the North Jersey Record
Dig in, centrists. A new party would be a coalition of losers | Matthew d’Ancona
9/2/2018, 2:17:33 PMWant-away Tory and Labour MPs must resist the urge to create their own comfort zone. There’s virtue in staying and fighting, says Guardian columnist Matthew d’Ancona ✔ But that is the basis for a campaign, rather than a new party seeking office ✔ Sheer cussed tenacity is an underrated quality in modern politics ✔ Never has it been more important for the decent to stand up to the intemperate, to ignore the promptings of fatigue and pride
Sweden election: PM’s party members spread ‘LIES’ about Sweden Democrats in Facebook post
9/2/2018, 2:58:29 PMEXCLUSIVE: The Sweden election is fast approaching and with less than ten days to go the political campaigns have gotten heated in the Scandinavian country. Earlier this week a Facebook post in Arabic was written by members of the Social Democrats party, spreading false information about eurosceptic Sweden Democrats and the Moderate Party’s immigration policies. ✔ The original post was later deleted from the group, but the content of the post is still spreading online ✔ This is playing on people’s feelings and biggest fears instead of providing them with accurate information and let them choose freely whom they want to vote for ✔ The Social Democrats are currently heading for their worst election results in history
2018's most volatile candidate (it's Trump) isn't on ballot
9/2/2018, 12:09:28 PMWASHINGTON (AP) — Heading into the midterm elections, the most volatile candidate this isn't on the ballot. But President Donald Trump still loves to take his freewh ✔ On potential endorsements, for example, political director Bill Stepien and adviser John DeStefano bring Trump detailed binders on candidates' voting records, including their past comments on Trump, where they have broken with the president and other details
Caryl Churchill at 80: theatre's great disruptor
9/2/2018, 2:17:40 PMShe has made every theatre trip an adventure into the unknown, with a relentless urge to experiment that hasn’t abated over almost 40 plays ✔ Caryl Churchill, who will be 80 on 3 September, was once compared by a fellow writer to Pablo Picasso ✔ But, as you think about it, the comparison makes sense ✔ I’d never seen an exercise or an improvisation before and was as thrilled as a child at a pantomime, Churchill said of the first day in rehearsal
Success in America has nothing to do with hard work — and we're in the middle of a 'war on normal people'
9/2/2018, 12:40:56 PMAmerica believes that if we just work hard enough we'll earn success, regardless of our background or hometown — but Venture for America's founder Andrew Yang says this ideal isn't the truth. America's value for intelligence and efficiency are reasons the average American worker is being displaced. ✔ We envy them a little, while also patting ourselves on the back for sticking it out ✔ Intellect as narrowly defined by academics and test scores is now the proxy for human worth ✔ Yang has been the CEO, co-founder, or executive at a number of technology and education companies and is a Democratic candidate for President in 2020
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