Originally Posted By RoadTrip Forgive my lack of knowledge, but many of the photos I see show people wearing face-masks. Since I doubt they would be any protection against radiation, what is their purpose? To prevent disease and mask the smell of the deceased?
Originally Posted By SpokkerJones "Since I doubt they would be any protection against radiation, what is their purpose?" They are common in everyday life in Japan.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN The tremors continue.. we just had yet another strong shake a couple of moments ago at 10:39PM JST.. and we shook for a good 90 seconds or so.. On top of that earlier this evening, we were treated to a scheduled power blackout for about two hours from 6:25pm till almost 8:30pm.. Never a dull moment around here.
Originally Posted By Christi22222 Thank you for the details, TDLFAN. It is so abstract to those of us who aren't living it. We understand that it is a terrible tragedy, but that's different than experiencing it! Stay safe and hang in there. We are thinking about everyone in Japan and what they/you are suffering.
Originally Posted By leemac <<Oh Lee, you were in town this past week? Missed out on meeting up. Glad to hear you're back home. -- MagicalNezumi>> We were working very long hours which is why I didn't get in touch - it has been a very hectic start to the year. Once we get the 10th up and running I'll let you know so we can catch up.
Originally Posted By MagicalNezumi ^^ "Once we get the 10th up and running.." Sounds very optimistic of you. Hehehe. Hope things return to somewhat normal by then. See ya. -- MagicalNezumi
Originally Posted By leemac <<Sounds very optimistic of you.>> Sadly I'm not - I very much doubt that we will get the 10th starting next month. I suspect we could be looking at a summer launch now at the earliest.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Quakes continue.. and they have been coming fast and furious this morning... two of them tremors in the last 10 minutes.. in addition to a smaller one earlier and three of them (one a 6.3) last night. We R a-shaking over here!!!!