Still bad news

Japan: Still tragedy and now feared over 10,000 dead - it would seem the vast majority from the tsunami not the quake - and it is likely to go much higher.

Nuclear Power Plants: They are a real worry due to the chance of radiation.

However, another way to look at it is, if it was a hydro electric power dam; what would the damage be if it had been hit by the tsunami - it would be 'WWII Dam Busters' all over again. The problem with nuclear power plants is that when they go wrong they can really go wrong and affect areas outside of the local environment.

Christchurch: Meantime, on the local scene things are not all sweetness and light as problems start to emerge. Difficult, follow the rules, council officers, sewage problems, illogical decisions, delays, etc. On the National Radio program 'Media Watch' several people were interviewed about the problems. On thing mentioned was a mobile radio station that has been started up by a private person broadcasting local info such as what portaloos are full etc.

Why hasn't the Council/Government done this?

Fund Raising: Rotary held a fund raiser which raised $10k for the local Hospice and so far around $1400 for the Quake.