JAPAN'S RISING SUN FLAG RAISED TO ACTIVATE ITS MILITARY MARINE BRIGADE - THE FIRST MARINES SINCE WW2

Japan on Saturday activated its first marine unit since World War Two trained to counter invaders occupying Japanese islands along the edge of the East China Sea that Tokyo fears are vulnerable to attack by China.

In a ceremony held at a military base near Sasebo on the southwest island of Kyushu, about 1,500 members of the Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade (ARDB) wearing camouflage lined up outside amid cold, windy weather.

"Given the increasingly difficult defense and security situation surrounding Japan, defense of our islands has become a critical mandate," Tomohiro Yamamoto, vice defense minister, said in a speech.

The troops conducted a 20-minute mock public exercise recapturing a remote island from invaders.

The formation of the Japanese marine brigade is controversial because amphibious units can project military force and could, critics warn, be used to threaten Japan’s neighbors. In its post World War Two constitution Japan renounced the right to wage war.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/japan-activates-first-marines-since-ww2-bolster-defenses-064938992--finance.html

CHINA'S FIRST 8.5 TON SPACE STATION TIANGONG -1 TO COME BACK TO EARTH APRIL 3RD 2018 - NOT IN A GRACEFUL TOUCH DOWN BUT A DRAMATIC FIREBALL AND DEBRIS OVER NORTH AMERICA - POSSIBLE TARGET THE STATE OF MICHIGAN

An out-of-control Chinese space station with 'highly toxic' chemicals onboard that is currently hurtling toward earth may crash into lower Michigan, it has been revealed. 

It is believed China's first prototype station, Tiangong-1, will come crashing back to the planet around April 3, experts say.

US research organization Aerospace Corporation revealed that parts of southern Lower Michigan are among the regions that have the highest probability of being hit by falling debris, according to MLive.com.  

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5486985/Lower-Michigan-crash-site-falling-Chinese-space-station.html

TIANGONG-1 TRACK 

https://www.n2yo.com/?s=37820

LOCATION 04/01/2018 9:40AM est

As per Aerospace Corporation:
The reentry has been confirmed as 2018/04/02 00:16 UTC. Reentry occurred in the Pacific Ocean.

https://www.n2yo.com/info/?a=61 

PAYING FOR OVER $1000 DOLLARS FOR A SMARTPHONE IS NOT TOO SMART AN INVESTMENT FOR MOST OF US - THUS APPLE MAY HAVE FINALLY CAUGHT ON AS SAMSUNG HAS DONE ALREADY THAT SMARTPHONE IS AS ONLY SMART AT THE HANDS OF THE CUSTOMER - SO HAS APPLE INTELLIGENCE TO MAKE A LONG LASTING SMARTPHONE COME TO FRUITION OR IS THIS ANOTHER ICRAP IN THE MAKING- TIME WELL TELL

Apple is preparing to release a trio of new smartphones later this year: the largest iPhone ever, an upgraded handset the same size as the current iPhone X and a less expensive model with some of the flagship phone's key features.
With the new lineup, Apple wants to appeal to the growing number of consumers who crave the multitasking attributes of so-called phablets while also catering to those looking for a more more affordable version of the iPhone X, according to people familiar with the products.
Apple, which is already running production tests with suppliers, is expected to announce the new phones this autumn. The plans could still change, say the people, who requested anonymity to discuss internal planning.

Despite months of breathless hype, the iPhone X has not sold as well as expected since its debut last year. Apple sold 77.3 million iPhones in the final quarter of 2017, below analysts' projections of 80.2 million units.
Some consumers were turned off by the iPhone X's US$1,000 (S$1,300) price despite liking the design even if they wanted something more cutting-edge than the cheaper iPhone 8.
With its next lineup, Apple is seeking to rekindle sales by offering a model for everyone.


 http://www.straitstimes.com/tech/smartphones/apple-is-said-to-plan-giant-high-end-iphone-lower-priced-model

WHERE DOES YOUR CAPITOL HILL LAW MAKER RANK WHEN IT COMES TO PERSONAL NET WORTH - THIS IS MONEYS IN THE MILLIONS - THE LATEST COUNT THIS 2018

While politics is no place to get rich, many people may assume that only the wealthy elite are able to get into the highest positions in power.
Though two-fifths of senators and representatives are millionaires, there are plenty with humbler backgrounds and more modest bank accounts. Almost a quarter of voting members have a negative net worth.
Below, as part of Roll Call’s Wealth of Congress analysis, we plotted the 115th Congress’ minimum net worth on a vertical axis (from most to least). View our interactive rankings list here.

http://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/every-member-congress-wealth-one-chart