Despite feeling sad and devastated about Japan's earthquake, this tragedy actually gives me a whole new level of admiration and respect for the Japanese people and culture.

CNN report

I can see that even with the chaotic situations everywhere, there is no looting, people stand in lines for hours in an orderly manner to wait for distribution of water ( Read more... )

An 8.9 magnitude earthquake hit Japan (about 240 miles east of Tokyo) about 5 hours ago, triggering a huge (23ft?) tsunami. It hit the northeast of Japan real hart, but it didn't stop there. It's roaring it's way to other Pacific countries ( Read more... )