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WW2: Operation “CENTERBOARD II” Tinian, Mariana Islands (9 August 1945)
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May 312013
The takedown of Liberty Reserve has plenty of people wondering about what will happen to Bitcoin. Here’s why it could actually be a good thing.
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Earlier this week, federal prosecutors issued an indictment against Liberty Reserve, claiming that the Costa Rican company used online currency to launder more than $6 billion. The indictment stated that the company’s virutal currency “was designed so that criminals could effect financial transactions under multiple layers of anonymity and thereby avoid apprehension by law enforcement.”
Because Bitcoin’s virtual currency operates in the same fuzzy confines as Liberty Reserve’s, the tech press was quick to draw comparison between the two businesses, wondering if Bitcoin would suffer a similar fate. “Bitcoin Users Will Freak Out When They See The Cruise Missile The Justice Department Just Fired Against Another Digital Currency,” read a headline at Business Insider. Forbes asked: “After Liberty Reserve Shut Down, Is Bitcoin Next?” Mashable croaked: “Bad News for Bitcoin? Feds Shut Down ‘Paypal for Criminals.’”
But targeting Bitcoin would be tricky. Unlike Liberty Reserve, Bitcoin is a global network without a central office that could be raided. More importantly, it has no identifiable leader or founder.Dan Kaminsky, a respected security researcher that consults for Fortune 500 companies like Cisco, says those who believe the Liberty Reserve fiasco signals at the demise of Bitcoin are just plain wrong.”Bitcoin is larger than any individual exchange,” he says. “It’s not a self-branded currency like Liberty Reserve was. It is its own thing. Bitcoin is just code. Government could go and arrest the developers involved in Bitcoin, and there’d be 100 more developers to fill their place tomorrow.”
Jonathan Mohan, founder of BitcoinNYC, a volunteer organization based in New York that unites Bitcoin enthusiasts, says the Fed’s takedown of Liberty Reserve was downright good for Bitcoin–and that many people in the Bitcoin community see the Liberty takedown as a “benefit” for virtual currencies.”It means that the government is finally taking the space seriously,” Mohan says. “The thing that I find so exciting about Bitcoin is that it’s creating innovation in a space that hasn’t seen much change in a long time. It’s a financial instrument that hasn’t existed before. And regulation is inevitable–so this is a good thing. This is a step in that direction.”
Federal regulators have been increasingly interested in virtual currency. Last year, the FBIconducted a reportthat examined the proliferation of criminal activity through the Bitcoin network. The exploratory research study, intended to advise authorities going forward, concluded that it was likely that the virtual currency had been used for illegal activities, including money laundering.
In March, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, a division of the U.S. Treasury, made its first steps toward regulation when it issued an “aninterpretive guidance to clarify the applicability of the regulations implementing the Bank Secrecy Act (“BSA”) to persons creating, obtaining, distributing, exchanging, accepting, or transmitting virtual currencies.” Recently,Mt. Gox, a Bitcoin exchange based in Japan, had its assets seized by the Department of Homeland Security because it had not registered as a money transmitter with the U.S. Treasury Department.
Despite the cloud of controversy, Bitcoin continues to become more mainstream. Right now, the BTC market cap is hovering around $1.6 billion.And, as the industry attracts real-money investment from real-life investors with real-life dilligence, Bitcoin operators will inevitably move more closely towards a regulated economy where verification–not anonymity–is key. (Besides, as the New York Timespointed out, Bitcoin isn’t all that anonymous, since each transaction is recorded in a public ledger.)
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May 302013
Solomon Islands Commissions Solar Home Systems Project
With kerosene, diesel and coconut shells as sources of lighting for their homes, the residents of Kiu village on the island of Malaita in Solomon Islands were truly emotional when celebrating the completed installation of 180 solar home systems during the official commissioning of the Rural Electrification Via Solar Homes Systems in the Solomon Islands Project.
The Kiu community are the first recipients of the US$3.99 million, which involves the installation of 2,000 solar home systems that will provide significant benefits to rural areas and outer islands in the eight provinces around Solomon Islands who will now have access to power for lighting and basic electrical appliances.
The project, developed and implemented by the Government of Solomon Islands, is funded through the Pacific Environment Community (PEC) Fund, contributed by the Government of Japan and administered by the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS).
While speaking at the commissioning event, the PEC Fund Project Manager, Mr Jonathan Mitchell commended the efforts of the Government of Solomon Islands and the implementers of the project on the significant progress made to deliver the solar home systems to the outer islands.
With the installation of the first set of solar home systems in the community of Kiu now completed, we hope that the households who have received the solar home systems will take full advantage of the benefits that the systems will provide and we look forward to the installation of the remaining systems around Solomon Islands, said Mr Mitchell.
Kiu villager, Mrs Susan Taonarihu noted the positive impacts that the project has had on households in the area, Before having this solar system, I used coconut shells, kerosene and diesel to provide lighting in our house. Now, I am able to focus on my childrens education- our kids will now be able to study at night and we will have more time for our family prayers. With an excited tone, she added, I am also now able to charge my mobile phone at my own home without going to the neighbors who have generators, which costs me $10 each time I charge my phone and I would also be able to weave and make baskets at night now.
Deputy Director for the Solomon Islands Energy Department, Mr Gabriel Aimaea noted the significance of the project to Solomon Islands and expressed appreciation and gratitude of the region to the Government and people of Japan for the provision of the PEC Fund.
Solomon Islands currently has one of the lowest levels of access to electricity in the region, with over 85% of the population of Solomon Islands still without access to electricity and for this project alone, we received over 6,000 applications to obtain only 2,000 solar home systems, said Mr Aimaea.
He further added that the contribution provided through the PEC Fund is greatly assisting efforts by the Government of Solomon Islands in working towards its policy of increasing and developing sources of renewable energy to support the development of growth centers and rural economic communities.
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May 272013
Beijing (China Daily/ANN) – The 1945 Potsdam Proclamation, a statement of terms for the unconditional surrender of Japan issued in the names of the United States, China and the United Kingdom, determined that the terms of the Cairo Declaration shall be carried out, including that China’s northeast regions, Taiwan Island, Penghu Islands and its surrounding islands, should return to China.
The Diaoyu Islands are not within the Japanese sovereignty outlined by the declaration.
Mei Zhaorong, former Chinese ambassador to Germany, said this document is historical and legal evidence of China’s ownership of the islands, while Li’s presence there warns the Japanese right-wing forces not to try to deny the achievements of the world anti-fascist war.
Tokyo last September illegally “nationalised” the Diaoyu Islands, which have belonged to China – one of the victors of World War II – for centuries. Japan’s relations with China and South Korea became further strained under the hawkish Abe administration, which vowed to hike defense spending and loosen restrictions of the 1947 pacifist constitution.
Meng Hong, an expert on German studies at Renmin University of China, said the venue highlighted a sharp contrast between Japan and Germany’s self-reflection on its crimes during World War II.
“Germany has thoroughly repented while Japan is still messing around,” she said. “But Japan cannot erase its crimes.”
Meng said the Potsdam Proclamation also marked the beginning of China’s participation of dealing with international affairs through negotiation. “China, now a major global power, aims to underline the importance of peaceful communication in the face of disputes,” she added.
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May 192013
The state Marine Debris Task Force has updated its webpage with new information on what beachgoers should do if they encounter wood or hazardous debris on beaches:
Published: May 19, 2013 at 12:05 a.m. PDT Updated: May 19, 2013 at 12:31 a.m. PDT
The state Marine Debris Task Force has updated its webpage with new information on what beachgoers should do if they encounter wood or hazardous debris on beaches:
Logs, branches, sticks and wood debris are common along our coastal beaches. In the wake of the 2011 Japan tsunami, beachgoers might find a larger amount of wood debris as well as some new items coming in with the tides small beams and milled lumber.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recommends leaving it in place. Unless the wood is treated or contains a lot of nails and other metal, the wood should stay on the beach to decay. In most cases, there is no need to report wood debris. If the item is unusual and you believe that it is Japan tsunami marine debris, report it by calling toll free 855-922-6278.
For potentially hazardous debris, look first for hazard symbols and labels. Always put safety first. If you encounter something and youre not sure what it is, dont move it or touch it, especially if you think an item might be toxic, corrosive or flammable, contain an explosive, biohazard or pose any other threat. Call the marine debris hotline and leave details on what you find.
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Chinese ships in disputed-islands waters
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May 142013
THREE Chinese government ships have entered the waters of disputed Tokyo-controlled islands, Japan’s coastguard says, as a long-running row shows no sign of fading.
Maritime surveillance vessels were spotted in the 12-nautical-mile zone off the Senkaku islands, which China calls the Diaoyus, in the East China Sea shortly after 9am (1000 AEST) on Monday, the coastguard said.
It is the latest episode in a fraught few months that has seen repeated stand-offs between official ships from both sides as they have jostled over ownership of strategically-important and resource-rich islands.
The territorial row blistered in September when Tokyo nationalised three islands in the chain, in what it said was a mere administrative change of ownership.
Tokyo’s move prompted angry anti-Japan demonstrations across China, which has intensified claims to the islands it says should have been “returned” in the post-World War II settlement Tokyo made.
In one of the more intense incidents, Chinese warships locked their weapons-targeting radar on a Japanese destroyer, and opposing fighter planes have shadowed each other on numerous occasions amid warnings a slip-up could lead to a military showdown.
In late April, eight Chinese government vessels sailed into the disputed waters and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe vowed he would “expel by force” any Chinese landing on the islands.
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May 112013
Eric Sevareid was born in 1912, in North Dakota, of Swedish descent.
At the age of 33, he published a memoir of his experiences growing up as a youngster during World War I, as a teenager during the Great Depression and as a young adult serving as a news correspondent during World War II. The book he wrote (published in 1946; reprinted in 1976) is titled Not So Wild a Dream.
Sevareid makes the case that there are many “-isms” that cause problems. In the “problem causing” category, he names fascism and Naziism. He says such philosophies illustrate the ways human beings grab onto a way of thinking to help them imagine and create meaning and purpose. Pointing to Germany, Italy, and Japan from the 1930s, he argues that the leadership of a nation may opt for racism and nationalism in an exercise of power and force.
In the introduction to the 1976 edition, he notes how capitalism and communism tended to represent major economic and philosophic “poles” in the years following World War II.
Thirty-seven years after the reprinting of Sevareid’s book, we still encounter “-isms”: those previously mentioned, as well as “liberalism,” “conservatism,” “libertarianism,” “socialism,” “sexism,” “ageism,” “individualism,” “anarchism,” “classism,” “elitism,” “terrorism,” “exclusivism,” “triumphalism,” etc.
Such categories and labels allow us to self-identify with the belief-system we prefer. We use one or more “-isms” to create rationales which “objectify” other persons, by which we can consider them as “objects.” We thereby give ourselves permission to de-personalize and disqualify other persons from consideration as valued, treasured, unique fellow human beings. We oppose them because they are outside our category of approval.
Yet what about your and my identity? Is there any possibility for us beyond the “-isms”? It may be helpful to consider how, beyond the “-isms” to which we pledge allegiance, God always is able to know us more thoroughly than we know ourselves, and God is able to draw near, positioning us in ways different from how we would position ourselves.
God positions persons for healing and wholeness with others. What a difference it can make to realize that we need not be defined by the “-isms” — the philosophies, causes and agendas that others promote and/or that we promote. What a difference it can make to realize that we are defined, identity-wise, by God who joins us even in the agony of human suffering, with the healing and wholeness of every person being the primary goal of God’s kingdom or commonwealth.
Sevareid chose the title of his book from a quote by Norman Corwin, who wrote: “Post proofs [with your life] that brotherhood [being a caring society] is not so wild a dream as those who profit by postponing it pretend.”
It is never too wild a dream to choose ways of considering other persons that model alternative possibilities from so many divisive “-isms.” When we are practicing those alternative possibilities — by God’s grace, direction and guidance — we are growing toward being healthy, caring societies.
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May 062013
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Chinese fleet continues to patrol Diaoyu Islands
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May 052013
Beijing, May 5 (IANS) Chinese ships carried out their routine patrolling Sunday around the disputed Diaoyu Islands that are also claimed by Japan.
A fleet of Chinese marine surveillance ships conducted regular patrols Sunday in waters surrounding the Diaoyu Islands, reported China Daily quoting the State Oceanic Administration (SOA) in a statement.
The fleet comprises three marine surveillance ships, it added.
The islands are called “Diaoyu” in China but “Senkaku” in Japan. The row over the islands, which are presently controlled by Japan, has left ties between Tokyo and Beijing highly tense.
Japan claims to be occupying the islands since 1895, while China maintains the islands were recognised as Chinese territory as early as 1783.
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Russia and Japan to discuss disputed islands
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged Monday to renew efforts to find a solution to a decades-long territorial row that has prevented the two sides from signing a World War II peace treaty.
After several hours of talks in the Kremlin, Abe and Putin agreed to order their foreign ministers to reopen talks on finding options for a solution that could be presented to the leaders.
Abe, who was making the first high-level official visit by a Japanese prime minister to Moscow in a decade, hailed the outcome as a “great result” and said he had succeeded in building a strong bond with the Russian strongman.
According to a joint declaration adopted in the Kremlin, the two leaders agreed it was “abnormal” their countries had not signed a peace treaty 67 years after the end of World War II.
They expressed determination to overcome “the existing differences” on the islands dispute through talks although there was no concrete suggestion of what solution could end the years of deadlock.
The dispute surrounds the southernmost four of the Kuril islands — known in Japan as the Northern Territories — which have been controlled by Moscow since the end of World War II but are still claimed by Tokyo.
“The talks on a peace treaty agreement in the last few years have been in a state of stagnation,” Abe said through a translator.
“We managed to agree that we will renew these talks and we will speed up this process. I consider this a great result of this meeting.”
Abe, who has always insisted that building strong personal relations with Putin was key for solving the problem, added: “I feel that we have established personal, trusting relations.”
Putin agreed that in recent years peace treaty negotiations “had effectively stopped”. “Today, we managed to reach an agreement about resuming contacts along this track,” he said at the Kremlin news conference alongside Abe.
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Apr 282013
BUSINESS BULLETIN China-Japan conflict hurts Japanese car makers
Japanese car makers have been struggling in China after an escalating row over disputed islands. This on the day Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Japan will “e…
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China and Japan send boats to cluster around the disputed island chain near the East China Sea. Ivan Watson reports BoozWheez = Please subscribe for regular…
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