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Japan quake causes 30% slowing of Internet

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Quake highlights threat to internet links. According to this article from ABC Science it appears that nations like Australia’s are most at risk. They weren’t affected this time, but in 2006 a Taiwan earthquake slowed down Australia’s communication system for two months. Interesting.

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We have a stiff upper lip – like you British: Tokyo residents show their… – StumbleUpon

We have a stiff upper lip ソ like you British: Tokyo residents show their… – StumbleUpon. This is a touching story where Japanese people are so generous that they thank and give food/drink to a reporter who is interviewing them. Also some salacious things said against the French.

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‘Japan: high tech image, low tech reality’ (via Edinburgh Napier News)

This is really surprising. It makes sense that with an older population there probably isn’t much motivation to keep things current.

‘Japan: high tech image, low tech reality’ By Jen McClure Robots, high speed trains, electric cars, and cutting edge electronics; you know what country I’m talking about, right? Japan. But, move away from the bright, hi-tech lights of Tokyo, and you will find none of the above anywhere to be seen.  Shocked? This is Japan’s low tech reality. Japan is ve … Read More

via Edinburgh Napier News

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