What are the chances of employment to foreighners of Japan in the recovery of this nation?I relise it takes seven years for some nuclear elemets to completly clear up,but some of the people are dogging this out.I like loyalty to a nation.

 it is very hurtful and painful watching these slide pictures. May God gives mercy and gracy to Japan and Japan people and let them recovery, restore, and return to normal standard soon. Many blessings send to Japan and the world for peace and contentment.   

may God gives mercy and gracy to Japan and Japan people

Based on your God logic he is the one that did this. Interesting. So if I murder someone I can also be his or her savior! Sign me up.

Being real though I hope Japan gets back up on their feet, what an incredible hit on all sides they took. It is too bad it takes disasters like this to bring out what humans could be like to each other.

Peace there is no god!

There are some absolut differences in these two photos. The billboards are different and there are definite subtle other differences. IDK about these being truthful enough to pass along to the public as a position on Tokyo's power supply or lack of. When the ICOM billboard is completely different than that of the other photo, I question whether a new billboard is currently in place. Hmmm....

May God gives mercy and gracy to Japan and Japan people and let them recovery, restore, and return to normal standard soon. Many blessings send to Japan and the world for peace and contentment.

If there is one god and this is responsible for how the world works, then your god is responsible for this massacre.

 rechid, think about it again for a minute.  God created everything that exists, it's belongs to Him.   If I own something I can do what I like with it.  So its not murder, btw God says in the Quran that everything on the face of this earth will persish.  The only ever-living is God.  Do I know the reasons for everything, no, my knowledge is limited to what He gave me.  I have no idea how to make a sun or a moon, certainly the One who did make them has far better knowledge and wisdom than me.  He knows best.   May He give his Mercy to the people of Japan and give them patience and bring them out from this far better than they were before.  Just take a look at the inner working of your eyes - Glory be to Him, the Only One who is self sufficient, the Most high, the Most Great!

It looks just fine without the walls of lights. They should make that change permanent.

@rechid and john - I've learned a long time ago that debating someone's religion is a lose-lose proposition.

If you win the debate and convince the person that you are right and there is no God, what you have done is essential stripped this person of their faith. And a person's faith is sometimes what holds them together.

I'm married to a Christian and we have pleasant debates about evolution vs creation, but I would NEVER try to persuade her that what she believes and clings to is totally wrong. What would she have left? The truth? Who's truth? My truth?

As it turns out, I happen to partially agree with you, in that organized religion is a crock. But I do believe in some higher power. However just like it is extremely rude for Christians to push their faith in Jesus in our faces, it is equally rude to do what you just did. "Peace" was simply showing his/her sympathy for those poor people and wishing them well, then you come along and have to be total jerks about it. And you might argue that you are simply trying to show these people the truth. But in fact, none of us know 100% sure what the truth is.

Please take what I have said into account, and really think about what you say or do in the future.

If you win the debate and convince the person that you are right and there is no God, what you have done is essential stripped this person of their faith. And a person's faith is sometimes what holds them together

I totally agree it is a lose lose situation and I agree that having faith is their right. Why do they need to tell everyone about it though? That is my problem. Keep your faith to yourselves and it will not be attacked.

I am reactionary because I believe this "faith" is one of the biggest reasons as a race we are so split. So I tend to crap all over it when I see it.

echid, think about it again for a minute. God created everything that exists, it's belongs to Him. If I own something I can do what I like with it. So its not murder, btw God says in the Quran that everything on the face of this earth will persish. The only ever-living is God. Do I know the reasons for everything, no, my knowledge is limited to what He gave me. I have no idea how to make a sun or a moon, certainly the One who did make them has far better knowledge and wisdom than me. He knows best. May He give his Mercy to the people of Japan and give them patience and bring them out from this far better than they were before. Just take a look at the inner working of your eyes - Glory be to Him, the Only One who is self sufficient, the Most high, the Most Great!

lol!!! I know I started this by going after the first guy but do you see why religion is fading away fast. LOOK AT THIS.

Anyways I will not argue if you wish to see my views on it view my article " A typical religious Debate" anyways keep your faith quite and to yourself and you will not have to defend it.

Dev I know exactly what I did. I don't go on every article going praise whatever. Does this guy even know Japan's religions are Shinto and Buddhism which don't pray to a God.

@rechid, yes I am reactionary too when someone shoves their beliefs down my throat. But IMHO, "Peace" did not really do that. She didn't say, "You all must follow Jesus or burn in hell". She was just wishing well the people of Japan...in her way. Do you see the difference?

I do, I will agree I was harsh but why the need to bring God into it? Wish them well without it, especially since it is not a God or belief system Japan as a majority believes in.

I will concede that I am in wrong at this juncture, I am just tired of religion. It has done so much more harm than good so when I see prayers and such it just makes me angry. Something I obviously need to work on.

Thanks for the cool headed post Dev.

I'm just glad the crazies aren't coming out to say that God is punishing Japan for not believing the unprovable things they believe in. May God, or a supportive world population, or universal energy field help this beleaguered nation recover fully and soon. We love you, Japan! and everyone wishes you well.

I wish them the best and a fast recovery. Leave religion out of it... I was brought to this site by looking at the photos and thought of the people who are there taking them. Stay healthy and safe.

This was, I believe, to be a commentary about the effect of electric usage pre/post the disaster. After looking at both panoramic scenes; WHY do we as a people need so much electricity at night. I find the after picture much more pleasant, and there is no need to be lit up like an arcade in the evenings. Ditto for our own country where towns, cities, roads are lit the same way. We would save tons of money, and power, if we just 'dimmed (if not shut off) the lights'.

Thanks rechid, it's so refreshing to having a conversation and discussing a difference of opinions with someone that doesn't resort to name calling and not having the ability to truly hear what the other person is saying. Just when I was about to give up on Newsvine as a cesspool of hate and intolerance, you've shown me that there are people here that can carry on a mature conversation. Thank you for that.

And with that, I'll just say that the majority of the people in this world believe in some sort of higher power, some are logical about it, while some just blindly follow outlandish dogma written centuries ago.
I personally believe in a higher power through logic and personal experience, but it is nothing like the picture of "God" that organized religion teaches us.

Alan Watts once wrote, " The common error in ordinary religious practice is to mistake the symbol for the reality, to look at the finger pointing the way and then to suck it for comfort rather than follow it. Religious ideas are like words - of little use, and often misleading, unless you know the concrete realities to which they refer. The word "water" is a useful means of communication amongst those who know water. The same is true of the word and the idea of "God""

Anyway, I think we've gotten off topic here, but I think I am going to write a Newsvine article about this. ;-)

Anytime Dev! Honestly if you would of followed the norm and went off on me then I imagine it not ending so well. You were very mature and collected with points that made sense so kudos to you.

I never have denied the "higher power" but I despise how the bible a story to guide people morally in the right direction and give a belief in something profound, has been completely abused by greedy and powerful people to control millions. Doh off topic.

Anyways I do agree with you, it is arrogant to believe that something isn't there. Anyways I will definatly be seeing you around and hopefully we can continue this type of back of fourth, it is so refreshing.

Can't wait to see your article!

Dear NavyWave and Others: I've had the pleasure of interacting w/Japanese person's, on numerous levels, via a plathora of platforms, and shared the commonality --- the closeness - of 'Human Souls' (Granted to us by our Creator); albeit, as a "Person of Science..," ( Perhaps - Driven via our "Humanistic Core Knowledge" -------- 'Stardust et al' Mixed w/ the -- then --- human condition, thus, core wants were "Answered" w/ material need. ReBorn.., humankind - emerged, w/the ability to continuously evolve..... ... .. . "Reason" enabled us to evolve in a +positive : ++positive manner; continous evolution, for us "Humanicuss-Specificus" (Smile), is painful [ +++ (to) +++ (=) Sparks! (RED-wire : RED-wire =/ Sparks Extend) ---BUT--- a Positive -PLUS- a Positive --- always begets a Positive, and, the answer is always - Greater than a single positive (sic)]. I believe this process --- sharpens our "Core parts" Strengthens the 'Moat-of-the-Soul" thus, each revolution of this (once - part alien) process, is evolution, of: the "SelF" & the "Whole". [The Aforementioned, does not rule-out the possibility that it could still be: '(Only) Scientifically-based, Empirically-driven, evidence which "Created All Things" then, Banged - all things into Existence!" In place of a --- a -- GOD; however, I believe that there exixts a "Creator-of-ALL-Things" [(I have personal Testification/Testimony - as too this entity) another time perhaps].

Have you ever met a person, whom - In your opinion/Judgement, took an almost Infinite amount of these ++++++ : ++++++ processes and came out with a negative - 'Impossible, you say! Yes, it's impossible, however, this group of people - put the Positive outcome, toward a more "Disfunctional Area" their methodology is OFF (a little : A lot)!!!

Why, here in the USA's "Corporate Jungle" a person appearing "OFF" even a little, at some point in time (Thinking of staff would be "The sooner the better"), the person who 'Outranks' or is an executive staff/branch officer, senoir to you, would call you into a meeting ("A call on the carpet"). Predetermination, is one of the words that come into play here; bolstering, and other disfunctionally-placed positives, would (within the higher staffed person) soon have you fired, let me state that again - FIRED!!! (Time & Time again)! Anyway..... ... .. . 'A Differance of two People's'

Same type of "Off-Center" employee at a Japanese Corp. To put it short, albeit - keep it whole, an "OFF" person would be asked a plethora of "GENUINELY HEPFUL SET OF Questions". Once agian (to keep it short - I'm very tired- many patients today): In Japan other's, in similar situ's move to 1) Help-another-Out 2) Teach that person, to learn, and, to help themselves out!!! 3) Their more "Core" values, behavioral Ideals/Practices, & Emotions are driven toward - I'll say "Goodness". You want to know something..? OK, "I believe that you get, at least, two of the points I set out to make.(?)

The Fact's are that the person in Japan would still have his Job / Wife / Family in great-Spirits / Children Fine / Parents Fine or being helped, etc & On & ON & ON..... ... .. .

So, you realize why the lights (The assistance to/for Everyone via Saving Electricity) are probably like Rubbish - Self/Family Removal of - for everyones Well Being.

Here, post 9/11, a huge outpour of Financial Help was Elisited to be sent into the FUND (A lot of people sent money.., and while - true.., a lessor number of people, in, at-least 2-seperate catagories.... 1) the People Controlling &/or closest to persons who controllered "The FUND" ------------- & --------- 2) persons who fraudulantly minipulated to get a Sum of Injury Money, & let us not forget the Fate ac-comply, people who facilitated both, & other catagories of persons who - w/Fore-Thought & Malice.., facilitated these people-of wrongful Deeds!

After, the Government types proceeded too aportion the money - Elsewhere........... { THE END }

Help your Fellow Man, Woman & Child, etc.

rev.PeMal..... ... .. .