Despite the incredible devastation, suffering and loss of the earthquake and resulting tsunami, Japan is in full-steam-ahead mode. People, families, companies and cities are cooperating to share the sacrifices and inconveniences, which are obvious but trivial at the same time when considering the scope of this disaster.
Immediate relief efforts and the anticipated recovery and rebuilding of the affected areas are underway, and there is serious progress in those areas, which is great news.
A frustrating complication, besides the unseasonably cold weather and continuing earthquakes, has everyone on edge: the uncontrolled reactors in Fukushima. The news media is reporting progress and setbacks in real time, creating a palpable emotional roller-coaster for the normally-reserved citizens. I am monitoring the situation as well, trying to make sense of the changing outlook. This isn't a real-time resources, but here is an interesting graphic that shows what is on everyone's mind:
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Thanks for the updates. Hope progress continues to be steady and effective.
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