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. >> translator: given the impact on the japanese blic and future relations with china, we have decided it is not appropriate to detain and question the captain any longer. >> even though the captain was freed, china's attitude remained harsh. it demanded an apology and compensation from japan. now, china appears to be softening its stance towards japan. >>> on tuesday, trade officials said china resumed customs clearance procedures for exports of rare earth minerals to japan. also, on tuesday, a chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said the japanese government must take sincere and real action but avoided mentioning previous demands for an apology and compensation. a senior chinese foreign ministry official told nhk that china is not happy with the current situation. the chinese government is believed to have decided it would be appropriate to release the japanese nationals on thursday. a week-long holiday period begins on friday to celebrate the 61st anniversary of the country's founding. attention is focused on whether china will do more to mend ties with japan. >>> north korea has

why do we not open this up to blic comment? i have two cards. zach, and another. if there is anyone else who would like to speak, please lineup. -- line up. >> my name is zach stewart, and i wanted to mention some conditions where it has taken longer -- it has not been streamlined. for example, there is something that others did. all of these individuals slow down the process of getting a new piece of the environment for the city. i would like to speak to the idea that the environmental impact reports should be made more difficult and make it slow down the construction and the development process. developers worldwide salivate to have a project in san francisco. it is crazy tune of a project in st. francisco. we do not need to make things more streamlined for them -- note is crazy to have a project in san francisco. the new urbanists, basically los angeles, go too fast to get a good result. chair maxwell: all right, next speakers, please, and also this other. >> good afternoon, supervisors. my name is sue vaughn. the sierra club opposes weakening ceqa. i do not kn

and joining us now on the phone is karen everett, blic information officer for st. mary's county. we talked yesterday and looks like you did really get hit even after we had soken and good morning. >> gd morning, barbara. yes, we had sustained rain until 2:00 a.m. >> we're looking at pictures of some of the devastation. can you describe what people are seeing this morning? >> that was the major problem our commuters faced this morning, what you're looking at. that's a major interchange in st. mary's county. it was closed this morning but i did just hear about five minutes ago it has reopened. >> so some of the water starting to recede there now? >> yes, ma'am. we exrienced high tide early this morning and so that was the crest of many of the tributaries that we watched carefully and water is starting to recede now. there is no rain in thforecast and we invite everyone to come down this weekend. >> we'd love to do that. let's talk about hools. now yesterday when we spoke they were letting schools out two hours early and there were going to be no evening activities. today you have n

. >> charlie: -- not acted in the blic intert. >> would not want to see anything done which would stop the continued potential of b sky b to go on to add to british television. what i said however and it was actually the principal point i made in my speech was that i would like to see b sky b spending more money on british content. at the moment a is he very small protorture of the small revenues they get goes into british talent, ideas and programs. >> charlie: is he saying that because he just wants to jab em or does he really care whether they create british content or not. is it a debating point or is it something that in the end he would -- >> what happens is britain has had an outstanding television tradition of real quality and not just bbc, itv and channel 4. >> charlie: some people -- it used to be channel 4 by the way. >> i was. >> charlie: some people have argued that there was at different times an independent television more clever, better programming coming out of those places than the bbc. the bbc lost its edge at times and maybe that's -- >> i would agree with that. i w

this program was made possible by the corporation for blic broadcasting. and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. >> woodruff: the united states made a new move to ease tensions with pakistan today. it came in the form of a new five-year program of military assistance. margaret warner has the story. >> warner: secretary of state clinton announced the $2 billion in aid with pakistan's foreign minister, shah mahmoud qureshi, at her side. >> the united states has no stronger partner when it comes to counter-terrorism efforts against the extremists who threaten us both than pakistan. >> warner: the announcement came amid wide-ranging talks involving diplomatic, trade, development and military officials from both countries, including pakistan's powerfulba army chief of staff, general ashfaq kayani. the new five-year military aid deal complements last year's $7.5 billion civilian aid package, also over five years. foreign minister qureshi welcomed the help, but also acknowledged tensions in the u.s./pakistani relationship. >> we

. >> you decided to go blic., you're taping everything and blogging about it. why is that important for you to do? >> when i decided to have the suery in march and decided to start planning for it, i wanted to create a tool for my two younger sister 16 and 18. i hope they don't test positive but should they, ianted to have something for them to looking through, to help them through the difficult decisions also and otheroung women making decisions. >> know one of your sister doesn't want to deal with this at all and the other is more openo having the test. that's really the crux of this. these two young women are a microcosm of breast cancer we talk about this month. it only makes up 8% of cases with a strong family history. >> is that when you should go? >> you should go tested. for the average 21-year-old, if your grandmother had breast cancer, this probably doesn't apply to you. it haso do with a strong family history andaving been tested. i don't want to scare young women saying every 18-20-year-old suddenly h

>> let me say that as governor, blic safety is my highest priority.it continues to be my highest priority. i mentioned some of the legislative issues i have supported. i think it is unfortunate that public safety has been politicized in this campaign. politicized by employment. you don't politicized public safety. the issue is very clear. you have the offenders that are getting ready to maxed out, offenders were getting ready to go out into communities and you do not know where they are going. he led them out, and requires strict supervision meaning day- to-day contact, face-to-face contact, electronic monitoring. i think the provision makes sense. >> supporters of years have used this issue to attack the governor even though it has bipartisanupport. has there been fear mongering here? >> here is an example of failing to lead. i know a lot about sentencing. this isn't about politicizing anything. it is about protecting the communities. i would nev pass a law that lets the most dangerous and violentffenders out early. when you commit a parole violation

1% superrich whose wealth has quadrupled over the last decade and why did he not introduce a major blicector as well as private sector, jobs and growth program which would work most effectively cut benefit paymts and increased tax revenue? >> the first thing i would say to the right honorable gentleman is we believe very strongly as to the major employers his country and the people internationally who look at this economy that dealing with the deficit is essential for sustainable growth. putting the british economy unsustainable footing and a public audiences on a sustainable footing so that we can create jobs in the future and this economy can grow. he talks about taxes and talks about taxes on the to1%. we introduced an increase in the capital gains tax but the truth is not everyone in my party was particularly happy with that but the party opposite had 13 years to do that, 13 years. all those budgets and now the shadow chancellor says we support the capital gains increase. i would like to know in 20 or 30 years time will they ever ray siing cabine we took a decision to increase capit