http://torrentfreak.com/anti-downloading-law-hits-japan-up-to-2-years-in-prison-from-today-121001/

On October 1st, Japan issued an anti-piracy legislation. An anti-downloading law which may result in up to a two year jail sentence for the Japanese. In other countries, users who upload copyrighted material online are the targets. Uploaders may end up with 10 years in prison and a 10 million yen ($128,300) fine.”This new legislation makes criminals of mere downloaders”.

The origin of this law derives from the Japanese music industry, which is in trouble. Their market for downloads shrank by 16% last year. The music industry did ‘intensive lobbying’ in order for Japan to approve this amendment.

Providing proof of illegal downloading will be their greatest challenge yet. Is viewing an infringing YouTube video illegal as well?

‘As reported in June, music rights groups including the Recording Industry Association of Japan say they have developed a system capable of automatically detecting unauthorized music uploads before they even hit the Internet.’ In order to accomplish that, they need to spy on Internet users’ connection. ‘That can only be achieved with the assistance of Internet service providers who would be asked to integrate the system deeply into their networks.’

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/history/titanic-anniversary/9235980/Titanic-replica-to-be-built-in-China.html

Clive Palmer, the 5th richest person in Australia, teams up with CSC Jinling Shipyard to build the Titanic 2, also known as the replica. This project is “a tribute to the spirit f the men and women who worked on the original titanic”. Clive Palmer is working with “a team of historical researchers to ensure the ship’s design is as close as possible to the original.” The replica is said to sail in 2016 from Britain to New York.

The original sinking of the Titanic killed more than 1,500 people. The Titanic sunk in the North Atlantic on April 15th, 1912.

Its 100th anniversary takes place this year and there are already dozens of events to reminisce those who perished. This proves how big of an impact the sinking was. Are consumers ready to set sail on another Titanic? The Titanic is associated with sinking. Many people are superstitious. This drives away many potential Asian consumers. Asians tend to be more superstitious. They have a small target market.

“Titanic II will be the ultimate in comfort and luxury with on-board gymnasiums and swimming pools, libraries, high-class restaurants and luxury cabins,” added Mr Palmer. Hopefully the additions are enough to convince potential consumers.