Do I recall correctly that there is/was a Bit-Tech representative in Japan? If so I hope he is alive and well.
Rich left us recently, but for the last year or so has been living and working in Taiwan, which fortunately has not been effected by this particular earthquake/tsunami. That said, as with anywhere on the Pacific Ring of Fire, Taiwan does get hit pretty regularly (several times a year) by smaller earthquakes/tsunami.
Once you are part of bit-tech'er forum community, you are protected against these king of things. If not, then Bit-tech.net will provide you a FULL reimbursement of the fee for joining the forum. WHAT A DEAL! Warning: Sometimes I say stupid things