[FStop7]

That cocksmoker from Whale Wars wrote a poem mocking Japan for being hit by this quake.

[Blake]

Originally Posted by Pseudo Nim

I must respectfully DISAGREE with the post above regarding shipping things. Do NOT send physical goods - send money instead. why? because it will be harder for people in Japan to ship those around (storage, logistics and distribution costs) - money is far more valuable.

Originally Posted by gun6slinger9

^ but at the same time if they are running low on those supplies with reduced ports they might not be able to get what they need even with enough money.

they are drastically low on many supplies. they're advising people not to drink the tap water, which is typically safe to drink, and the food supply is really low. so while sending a couple cans of soup might not be effective, sending a pallet of diapers or top ramen might do a whole lot of good.

[Pseudo Nim]

Originally Posted by gun6slinger9

^ but at the same time if they are running low on those supplies with reduced ports they might not be able to get what they need even with enough money.

The other problem is that unless you are IN Japan, there is no way you can get physical goods there any faster than an organised large group can - and money is instantaneous.

[Pseudo Nim]

doh.

[GregTheStig]

Holy shit... I can't even begin to imagine the pain they're all going through, especially the family above.

[skinnycow]

1000s Of Dead Bodies Wash Up With One Baby Alive, miracle, miracle!
Source: heraldsun.com.au

One thousand bodies were found yesterday on the shoreline of Miyagi's Ojika Peninsula, the region hit hardest by the 8.9 quake.

Another 1000 corpses were washed ashore at the port town of Minami Sanriku where up to 10,000 people are missing.

Authorities have officially confirmed 1647 deaths and 1720 people missing. The death toll is expected to dramatically rise.

Although Japan's soldiers have found death on a large scale, hope was pulled from the rubble yesterday.

A baby girl was found in Ishinomaki yesterday, a coastal town northeast of Sendai smashed by the tsunami.

Members of the Japanese Self Defence Force marvelled at the four-month-old's survival, wrapping her in a pink jacket and transporting her to safety.

[Verbiage]

^^ that is unbelievable.

[OC Guy]

^^^ thank you for posting some good news.

[OC Guy]

I really admire the Japanese culture for quite a few things. This is one of them.

http://www.cnn.com/2011/OPINION/03/1...ake/index.html

Why Japan will prevail

Tokyo, Japan (CNN) -- As I try to write this essay, there is another aftershock -- a mere magnitude 6.2 event near the coast of Ibaragi, about 100 miles north of Tokyo. This was the third one I felt this morning in my office in a 12-story building on the campus of University of Tokyo.

But after the frightening two-minute shaking from the main shock on Friday, it doesn't seem like a big deal. I know I will feel more aftershocks in the months to come, but they will all pale in comparison to the magnitude 8.9 main earthquake.

An internet news site just reported another explosion at Fukushima Daiichi reactor site, this time in the building containing the third reactor. Is this turning into Chernobyl? Somehow, I don't think so. Authorities are focusing on cooling down the reactors with sea water. They have abandoned the notion these reactors will ever be used again. But with these focused efforts, why wouldn't the reactors cool down?

These are dedicated, courageous people. My eyes well up as I read about six workers injured while trying to release the hydrogen that accumulated in the exterior container.

Now, 300,000 people have been evacuated in northern Honshu. Most have lost their homes to the tsunami. A lot of them are still isolated in villages along the jagged coast. On the TV, video taken from a helicopter shows "500 Food" on top of a building, meaning there are 500 evacuees waiting for food.

I grew up in this country, but I am still amazed at the people's patience and civility. But I also know how they can remain so civil. They trust that food will come somehow. They trust the government and know their share will come. They have faith.

The Tokyo electric company started rolling blackouts today around the city. Five areas of Tokyo take turns going through three-hour blackouts in order to save electricity. Commuting is a problem as metros and trains run on irregular and reduced schedules. Some might be angry about the abrupt enforcement of this blackout, but most people stay calm. Most accept the government's explanation that this is better than having an unexpected blackout that may keep you stuck in an elevator or a subway for an indefinite period. Most people seem to agree and are willing to share their burden. They trust that it's for the best.

Along with electricity blackouts, the government is warning that water quality may suffer temporarily. Spurred on by my wife, I run to a convenience store nearby and find nearly empty rows of shelves and just 10 bottles of water left. I am amazed that the owner is still selling the bottles at the regular price -- $1 each -- because I know I would pay twice as much. I briefly think about grabbing all 10 bottles, but decide to buy just five, because I know others will need them. I also trust clean water will be available for me if I run out. Maybe my neighbor will provide it, and not the government, but I will have enough. I just trust I will.

Prime Minister Naoto Kan said this was the worst crisis since World War II. But this country built the world's second-strongest economy in 40 years, starting from ashes. The ashes along the Fukushima coast might contain more radiation now. But I know this country can do it again. Dedicated people are focused on it. Don't bet against Japan -- trust it will prevail.

The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of Toshiro Tanimoto.

[Garduna]

fock.... that pic of the mother patting the head of her dead daughter..... god damn

[E90SLAM]

Originally Posted by OC 335i

I really admire the Japanese culture for quite a few things. This is one of them.

http://www.cnn.com/2011/OPINION/03/1...ake/index.html

More from what I read from Chinese newspapers.

ON the day the 9.0 hits Japan, everyone evacuated to the ground, no one smokes or litters on the street and paying their attention on TV screen as News showing the devastation of the tsunami. Many convenient stores gave out food and water for free, same a vending machines. But no one rush to grab everything, each person just take one and only what they need, and stopped by the cashier and say Thank You.

Mobile phones are down, everyone patiently lined up at the telephone booths. Same as train station as they waited for the rail service to resume. No one was in anger or frustrated that they don't get the service they used to have.

We can learn so much from them.

[FDfranklin]

Originally Posted by E90SLAM

More from what I read from Chinese newspapers.

ON the day the 9.0 hits Japan, everyone evacuated to the ground, no one smokes or litters on the street and paying their attention on TV screen as News showing the devastation of the tsunami. Many convenient stores gave out food and water for free, same a vending machines. But no one rush to grab everything, each person just take one and only what they need, and stopped by the cashier and say Thank You.

Mobile phones are down, everyone patiently lined up at the telephone booths. Same as train station as they waited for the rail service to resume. No one was in anger or frustrated that they don't get the service they used to have.

We can learn so much from them.

Agree. We probably would have had a ton of deaths from people being stampeded.

[OC Guy]

Originally Posted by E90SLAM

More from what I read from Chinese newspapers.

ON the day the 9.0 hits Japan, everyone evacuated to the ground, no one smokes or litters on the street and paying their attention on TV screen as News showing the devastation of the tsunami. Many convenient stores gave out food and water for free, same a vending machines. But no one rush to grab everything, each person just take one and only what they need, and stopped by the cashier and say Thank You.

Mobile phones are down, everyone patiently lined up at the telephone booths. Same as train station as they waited for the rail service to resume. No one was in anger or frustrated that they don't get the service they used to have.

We can learn so much from them.

Pretty much what my friend in Japan was telling me. Bottles of wine and stuff are all lines up outside for people to buy. People don't steal stuff. This was before and after the quake.

My friend posted this while on the internet then said, he is getting off now because the gov't is requesting people to keep electricity usage at a minimum.

Japan really doesn't focus on individualism, this can be good and bad but in this case, it definitely is good and better for the community.

[ragingclue]

Originally Posted by E90SLAM

We can learn so much from them.

+1

This country is the polar opposite of those articles.

[E90SLAM]

Originally Posted by OC 335i

Pretty much what my friend in Japan was telling me. Bottles of wine and stuff are all lines up outside for people to buy. People don't steal stuff. This was before and after the quake.

My friend posted this while on the internet then said, he is getting off now because the gov't is requesting people to keep electricity usage at a minimum.

Japan really doesn't focus on individualism, this can be good and bad but in this case, it definitely is good and better for the community.

Since I need this, someone else might need it too. So I only take what I need.
I admire the way everyone consider of others.

[E90SLAM]

I hate to say this.

If this happens to Los Angeles. (knock on wood!)

The entire city will turns into literally "Battle: LA"!!!

[OC Guy]

Originally Posted by E90SLAM

Since I need this, someone else might need it too. So I only take what I need.
I admire the way everyone consider of others.

Yeah, makes me want to be a better person myself.

[gun6slinger9]

This might sound bad, but to be honest if this were to hit anywhere populated the ideal location would be Japan. Anywhere else the death toll would be much bigger, there would be mass looting and crime. It is amazing how even in difficult times the Japanese think about the greater good rather than individuals.

[Blake]

Originally Posted by OC 335i

I really admire the Japanese culture for quite a few things. This is one of them.

http://www.cnn.com/2011/OPINION/03/1...ake/index.html

Originally Posted by E90SLAM

More from what I read from Chinese newspapers.

ON the day the 9.0 hits Japan, everyone evacuated to the ground, no one smokes or litters on the street and paying their attention on TV screen as News showing the devastation of the tsunami. Many convenient stores gave out food and water for free, same a vending machines. But no one rush to grab everything, each person just take one and only what they need, and stopped by the cashier and say Thank You.

Mobile phones are down, everyone patiently lined up at the telephone booths. Same as train station as they waited for the rail service to resume. No one was in anger or frustrated that they don't get the service they used to have.

We can learn so much from them.

stuff like this is why i admire the japanese people so much.

[Blake]

Originally Posted by gun6slinger9

This might sound bad, but to be honest if this were to hit anywhere populated the ideal location would be Japan. Anywhere else the death toll would be much bigger, there would be mass looting and crime. It is amazing how even in difficult times the Japanese think about the greater good rather than individuals.

it did happen...katrina. look what kind of shitty mess that was.

[OC Guy]

Originally Posted by gun6slinger9

This might sound bad, but to be honest if this were to hit anywhere populated the ideal location would be Japan. Anywhere else the death toll would be much bigger, there would be mass looting and crime. It is amazing how even in difficult times the Japanese think about the greater good rather than individuals.

e.g. Hurricane Katrina... Where it is still a mess.

[E90SLAM]

Originally Posted by Blake

it did happen...katrina. look what kind of shitty mess that was.

And for Katrina, they all can see it coming!
Not this, earthquake and destructive tsunami. It can hit any day, any time!