Tohoku Earthquake, Tsunami and Nuclear Disaster!!!

by **vitellus** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 1:46 pm

Yeah these guys did it too soon and now they're thieves. I wouldn't want to fall into that category.

by **cstaylor** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 1:55 pm

GomiGirl wrote:Well CSTaylor is OUT of retirement. Good to see you again my friend. Sorry that it is under such terrible circumstances.

I've tried staying away from FG in the past because it was so easy to find a good third of my work day gone from reading all of the great posts.

An earthquake followed by a nuclear accident... well, will there by any work tomorrow?

by **matsuki** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 2:01 pm

waruta wrote:1) DoCoMo, Softbank, AU and any other fiberoptic telephone providers on the other hand can go suck a fat one after the massive fail of service for two days after the quake. Seriously thinking of having a Thuraya for backup or some other forms of communication.

What's with that early warning alert on AU/Docomo. Softbank doesn't seem to have the same thing...or at least it's not functioning.

by **waruta** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 2:18 pm

chokonen888 wrote:What's with that early warning alert on AU/Docomo. Softbank doesn't seem to have the same thing...or at least it's not functioning.

The Xperia doesn't seem to have that function either on the Docomo network if you are using their sp-mode mail app. You apparently have to use the i-Mode appli to download the early warning system...

by **matsuki** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 2:43 pm

waruta wrote:The Xperia doesn't seem to have that function either on the Docomo network if you are using their sp-mode mail app. You apparently have to use the i-Mode appli to download the early warning system...

Hmmm, I have a 003SH (android), any specific app we can d/l?

by **Coligny** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 3:46 pm

waruta wrote:The Xperia doesn't seem to have that function either on the Docomo network if you are using their sp-mode mail app. You apparently have to use the i-Mode appli to download the early warning system...

Useless anyway, DoCoMo seems to have sent a false shindo 4 alert for Nagoya yesterday...

by **matsuki** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 4:12 pm

Coligny wrote:Useless anyway, DoCoMo seems to have sent a false shindo 4 alert for Nagoya yesterday...

LOL, better a false warning than no warning at all.

by **tone** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 4:21 pm

i completely feel what youre saying bucky

now - does the reporting on the nuclear sittuation seem more dire coming out of western or japanese news sources.

my wife seems more positive than me, telling me theyre putting people back in when my sources are saying the people have been pulled out (a hella bad sign)

by **cstaylor** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 4:46 pm

Looks like the Australians are leaving too

Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd wrote:Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd on Wednesday urged Australians who are in Tokyo and disaster-affected areas of Japan to consider leaving in light of the developing nuclear crisis, the Australian Broadcasting Corp. reported.

http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/03/78550.html

by **Taka-Okami** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 5:12 pm

cstaylor wrote:Looks like the Australians are leaving too

http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/03/78550.html

What do you expect from a bunch of scam bag ex cons?

by **Osakadave** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 5:13 pm

Coligny wrote:I've checked Jane's Air Launched Weapon guidebook lately and there was no ordnance available for water delivery...

This is how it's done, rather like water bombing wildfires:

Video from NHK Japan shows two helicopters in the air over reactor No. 3 at the Fukushima Daiichi. According to NHK, one helicopter is supposed to measure radiation levels at the reactor while the second helicopter is supposed to drop water on the reactor.

http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011/03/16/japan-quake-live-blog-death-toll-expected-to-rise-as-crews-reach-more-areas/

by **Doctor Stop** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 5:22 pm

cstaylor wrote:Looks like the Australians are leaving too

Lucky Charles.

by **Mike Oxlong** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 5:36 pm

by **IkemenTommy** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 5:38 pm

by **Mike Oxlong** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 5:48 pm

Fox News reports on dangerous reactor in Tokyo...

by **GomiGirl** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 5:52 pm

cstaylor wrote:Looks like the Australians are leaving too

http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/03/78550.html

This aussie and her family are staying put for the time being.

:biggrin2:

by **IkemenTommy** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 5:53 pm

Mike Oxlong wrote:Fox News reports on dangerous reactor in Tokyo...

Did we have a nuclear plant in Shibuya? :rofl:

by **ichigo partygirl** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 5:53 pm

Yokohammer wrote:I'm back ... just in time for a 6+ in Shizuoka!
WTF is going on?

Very glad to see you posting on here.
Hope you're doing ok!

by **Yokohammer** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 6:00 pm

ichigo partygirl wrote:Very glad to see you posting on here.
Hope you're doing ok!

Yes, thanks. Compared to many others we're living the high life. Our inconvenience seems trivial by comparison.

And to think that just a couple weeks ago I was writing words of encouragement to you!

by **Yokohammer** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 6:01 pm

GomiGirl wrote:This aussie and her family are staying put for the time being.

Onya GomiGirl!!

This Aussie and his family are doing the same. :cool2:

by **Crystal Skull** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 6:06 pm

Staying...am in Kanagawa.

Only real change here so far is the lack of basic food in shops...bread, milk, bentos.

by **ichigo partygirl** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 6:07 pm

Yokohammer wrote:Yes, thanks. Compared to many others we're living the high life. Our inconvenience seems trivial by comparison.

And to think that just a couple weeks ago I was writing words of encouragement to you!

It is really hard to comprehend isn't it! Stay safe and post when you can. We are all thinking of you.

by **ichigo partygirl** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 6:10 pm

The New Zealand Government are not urging Kiwis to leave, however they are advising against non-essential and tourist travel to the affected areas including Tokyo. (http://www.safetravel.govt.nz/news/index.shtml#japan)

"There is a high risk to your safety in prefectures in Japan affected by the earthquake and tsunami and we advise against all tourist and non-essential travel to these affected areas in the north east of Japan until the situation becomes clearer. We also advise against all tourist and non-essential travel to Tokyo and surrounding earthquake affected districts due to the risk of disruptions to essential services such as transport and electric power."

Air New Zealand has vowed to keep their regular schedule and are even putting on larger planes. CEO Rob Fyfe is currently in Tokyo supporting staff there.

I have a few friends in Utsunomiya and surrounding areas who are considering leaving but getting to Tokyo is apparently a bit too difficult right now so they are just staying put and seeing what happens at this stage. Needless to say their parents are more worried than them after watching the hysteria on the news ...

by **Coligny** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 6:18 pm

Osakadave wrote:This is how it's done, rather like water bombing wildfires:
http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011/03/16/japan-quake-live-blog-death-toll-expected-to-rise-as-crews-reach-more-areas/

Thanks, I knows... Just that calling specifically on the JSDF for water bombing duties in ridiculous, fire suppression helo are quite specific (i mean the internal tank and hose ones)... Itwas just someone taking a cheap shot at the army.

But on a side note, I find dramatically counterproductive for all their equipement and mens to be in Olive drab colors. Since any redeployment involve a specific camo anyway, might as well keep them UN white or yellow/striped in normal times for rescue duties... Hell in yougoslavia we even had white Leclerc battletanks (the one with 1 forward and 4 backward speed gearbox...)

by **Coligny** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 6:19 pm

chokonen888 wrote:LOL, better a false warning than no warning at all.

Tell that to might underwear...

by **Coligny** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 6:20 pm

by **Ganma** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 6:21 pm

Mike Oxlong wrote:Fox News reports on dangerous reactor in Tokyo...

The Shibuya Eggman power plant!:spin: :rofl:

Classic!

by **Ol Dirty Gaijin** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 6:22 pm

So once again Rudd is going over the advice of DFAT which is basically the same as Ichigo has posted.

http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Japan

by **FG Lurker** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 6:33 pm

by **barrn** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 7:00 pm

Are there and couches in the Kyoto area for an exchange student looking to get away from Tokyo for the time being?

Give me a ring if you can help me out. 080-5643-3732

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