Thoughts Go Out to Those in Japan and the Pacific Rim

[Shawn Zipay]

No, this isn't gaming related news. Forgive us but there are times when some news impacts such a massive number of people that something needs to be said.

For those unaware, Japan was hit with an 8.9 earthquake a short time ago which produced massive tsunami waves. Subsequent aftershocks, including a 7.1 magnitude quake followed, also producing tsunami waves. At least 19 casualties have already been reported with the number to rise throughout this disaster.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to those in Japan and surrounding regions.

Those in Hawaii are expected to be hit with a tsunami in a matter of hours. Those in the western United States and other areas in the Pacific Rim are also under watches and warnings.

More current coverage:

http://wcatwc.arh.noaa.gov/2011/03/11/lhvpd9/03/messagelhvpd9-03.htm

http://www.youtube.com/user/AlJazeeraEnglish

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=871E8_DJ-rw

http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.php?station=21416

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPFdGH-V1J8

[Salad Snake]

Re: Thoughts Go Out to Those in Japan and the Pacific Rim

It's crazy down here in Hawaii... 0_0

[CptainCrunch]

Re: Thoughts Go Out to Those in Japan and the Pacific Rim

Are you OK? Is it crazy because of evacuation?

Crunch

[Salad Snake]

Re: Thoughts Go Out to Those in Japan and the Pacific Rim

I'm fine, my house is inland. But it's crazy how much traffic there was getting home. I didn't even try the supermarkets and gas stations, way too many people.

I'd hate to be on vacation over here right about now.

[Kylee!]

Re: Thoughts Go Out to Those in Japan and the Pacific Rim

Yea, one of my buddies goes to college in Hawaii says its nuts. Japan will have my prayers.

[jimykx]

Re: Thoughts Go Out to Those in Japan and the Pacific Rim

we must migrate to the moon and mars

[Kylee!]

Re: Thoughts Go Out to Those in Japan and the Pacific Rim

lol^

[Salad Snake]

Re: Thoughts Go Out to Those in Japan and the Pacific Rim

we must migrate to the moon and mars

But then we'll have meteor showers and dust storms...

[jimykx]

Re: Thoughts Go Out to Those in Japan and the Pacific Rim

But then we'll have meteor showers and dust storms...

but atleast we can say that we have evolved

[CptainCrunch]

Re: Thoughts Go Out to Those in Japan and the Pacific Rim

LOL, yes, we should base our evolution on how we have managed to kill ourselves. Space opens up new boundries for this advancement.

Crunch

[groundedzero]

Re: Thoughts Go Out to Those in Japan and the Pacific Rim

I wouldn't live on the Moon/Mars. Screw that

But yeah... I've seen a load of YouTube videos of raw footage of people's homes/stores being destroyed... It's terrible.

[jimykx]

Re: Thoughts Go Out to Those in Japan and the Pacific Rim

LOL, yes, we should base our evolution on how we have managed to kill ourselves. Space opens up new boundries for this advancement.

Crunch

why not? XD we would end up doing it somehow anyways

[Rambo]

Re: Thoughts Go Out to Those in Japan and the Pacific Rim

Moving could cause more problems, Like being evicted from a land lord and saying "to hell with this place!" lets kick a few more doors in on our way out lol.

[welb1981]

Re: Thoughts Go Out to Those in Japan and the Pacific Rim

You have to feel for all of them who have lost people is these hard times.

[pwspart]

Re: Thoughts Go Out to Those in Japan and the Pacific Rim

It's really a disgusting and shocking news about what happened last few weeks in Japan ! I hope people there would be brave and be brave to continue their lifestyles and their Life ! There's always a chance for everything.