I wish to  express my  sympathy to all those effected by  the ongoing natural   disaster following  the earthquake, measuring 9.0 on the Richter scale that 
struck off the east coast of Japan on Friday the 11th of March. 
 
 The earthquake, measuring 9.0 on the Richter scale, triggered a tsunami which hit the east coast of Japan with 7-metre-high waves, leaving a trail of destruction. including severe damage to the  Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. 
 
Although I am not a religious  prerson my thoughts are with all japanese people at this time.
 
 Donations  can be made to  The Japanese Red Cross  via :
http://www.redcross.org.uk/Donate-Now/Make-a-single-donation/Japan-Tsunami-Appeal