2003.08.05

Small quake just felt in Tokyo:   2003/08/05 23:49:57.15 35.623N 139.490E 65.3km 3.5 2003.08.05

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Japan Calls for Closer U.S. Military Ties [AP World News] 2003.08.05

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Missile Shields In, Tanks Out (VOA) I have not read the 400 pages, but this seems to detail the gist of it. It will take years to get effective anti-missile batteries in place and some experts contend that even then this system would not be an effective shield. Also curious to know if the white paper makes any mention of the suicide crisis in the ranks of the SDF.   The AP version of the story is above, as well. 2003.08.05

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Blood Batteries (SMH) Warning: we are all destined to become fuel sources for a world run by Japanese robots.     2003.08.05

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