Jan 17 2009
Yesterday Was a Somber Day for Japan
The quake in Kobe fourteen years ago is one that will be remembered for many years to come. The somber January 16th date is one that is etched in the memories of many Japanese similarly to how we in America are still affected by the New Orleans Hurricane. Few remember happy moments like the miracle landing that made the news this week. I asked my husband how uncommon it was for a plane to safely land in water and he told me that it was a grim statistic that would have been even worse with the frigid temperature of the water.
In China, women whose children perished in last May’s tragic quake are having a second chance at motherhood. Over 750 of them are pregnant, which is in itself a wonderful miracle I’m sure they are rejoicing over amidst the tragic grief of losing their little ones. This is only a small portion of the nearly six thousand who have sought fertility services to conceive.
There is a Japanese folklore story that earthquakes are caused by a giant catfish. It is definitely host to some of the biggest earthquakes we know of, so construction of buildings must be mindful of this fact. No wonder Japanese homes are valued for their emptiness.
Just look at the USGS maps of the most recent earthquakes! This planet is really moving and shaking. Such a busy planet!
News from Toyota is that the automaker is planning on halving its domestic production until spring. This was announced after they said they would be shutting down production in February and March for eleven days. I’m not sure how this will affect the workers at TOA.
Honda is also feeling the pinch and starting layoffs, which might mean tight times for their new facility in Greensburg Indiana. Dear President (in a couple days) Obama, please be quick. We are all looking tward you through our tear filled eyes and hoping. Please don’t let us down.
