is not in itself a terrible thing as long as people can actually have heating and actually get food and water. keep in mind what you consider, you know, what you want in a crisis situation are the bare necessities and things on top of that are nice to have but not need to have. >> a writer for the economist magazine based in tokyo right now, kenneth, you've been very helpful to our viewers in the united states and around the world. be careful over there. we'll stay in close touch. thanks very much. >> you too. >> the building has stopped shaking now. right? there is no more swaying. you just felt that aftershock and that's gone? >> yeah. that's now gone. i feel a lot more reassured. >> you're not feeling sea sick because of the sway? >> no. just stage fright. >> good luck over there. appreciate it very much. we'll take a quick break and continue the breaking news coverage here in the situation room and check in with our