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Another Tsunami Warning Issued in Japan After A 7.1 Earthquake

April 7, 2011
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Tokyo, JAPAN – Almost one month after an 8.9 magnitude earthquake hit northern Japan triggering a 23 foot high tsunami leaving over 12000 dead, even more still missing and tens of thousands homeless, yet another tsunami warning has been issued.  This warning is in the exact same region, as a 7.1 earthquake struck off...
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Who Will Win: Google Vs. China

March 21, 2011
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Google Vs. China

Beijing, CHINA – When thinking of the term “good friends” the words “Google” and “China” will most likely not come to mind.  However the term “enemy” might, as tensions between the two “super powers,” in their own right, have become more volatile. Yesterday Google lunched an accusation against the government of China saying that...
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World Stocks Drop After Earthquake In Japan

March 15, 2011
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Tokyo Stock Excange (Nikkei)

New York City, NY – On Wall St.’s second day of trading since the 8.9 earthquake followed by the 20ft plus high tsunami that struck Japan on March the 11th, stocks around the world plunged.  In Japan there was an 19% decline or a 225 point loss in the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Nikkei), the...
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Largest Earthquake In Japanese History Strikes!

March 11, 2011
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Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

Tokyo, JAPAN -  Over 250 people, possibly hundreds more as even an entire passenger train is unaccounted for, in Northern Japan are now believed to be dead.  All in the wake of a tsunami where the death tool was originally believed to be only 60.  However, the extent of the damaged caused by the...
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Groupon Issues An Apology

January 17, 2011
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Groupon Issues An Apology

Chicago, IL – The CEO of the quickly expanding Chicago based internet website for the purchasing of coupons, Groupon, made an apology to the company’s Japanese customers today.   The incident occurred  just before New Years Day bringing to light some of the many challenges that a fast growing company faces as it expands to...
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3D Bad For Children?

December 31, 2010
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Tokyo, JAPAN – The Japanese video gaming company, Nintendo, issued a warning via its’ website that children under the age of 6 should not be allowed to play its’ 3D games.  This announcement comes on the heels of a highly innovative video gaming gadget produced by Nintendo.  For some this is not good news,...
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Japan Issues Nintendo 3DS Warning

December 31, 2010
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Tokyo, JAPAN – The Japanese video gaming company, Nintendo, issued a warning via its’ website that children under the age of 6 should not be allowed to play its’ 3D games.  This announcement comes on the heels of a highly innovative video gaming gadget produced by Nintendo.  For some this is not good news,...
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