11:51 AM - Just before going to bed last night there was a report of neutron beams being observed coming from the stricken plants in Fukushima. Since this would seem to indicate that fission is taking place again, and greatly ups the seriousness of the situation there, one would think there would be a lot of discussion and analysis of this news. So far, nothing. News is focusing on Iodine and Cesium radiation in the food chain and water, and hasn't really explained the causes and potential ramifications of the appearance of the neutron beams. So now I have to try to become knowledgeable about it in order to anticipate the potential repercussions for us. Hard to go about ones life normally when these kinds of announcements leave one struggling to get useful, timely and trustworthy information upon which to make important decisions.
Aftershock today that gave us a good jolt then nothing more. Train schedules were reduced and bus runs more limited. Trains going to Tokyo were almost empty at 7:30 this morning, when they are usually so full you are pressed up against other passengers. Up escalators were turned on, down escalators turned off, which is an improvement over a couple days ago when they were all off. The bright lights have been turned off at stores and shops everywhere. It adds to the drab mood that is taking hold. Staple foods are becoming more and more available but gas is still difficult to get.
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