When it rains, it pours. If the wave of ME unrest were not enough, a major earthquake strikes Japan. First reports are never accurate. Nor are the even short term consequences apparent. Forget the long term effects.

So, what can we do except stand humbly in owe and hope and pray that the toll in human life will be as limited as possible?

Everything we can to help make it so.

This makes sense: Japanese authorities to release slightly radioactive vapour to ease pressure at nuke plant