Ara,

I have heard that you are posting from Japan. Your name gives no hint whether you are an English speaking person living in Japan (probably for employment), or if you are Japanese with the ability to write absolutely flawless English. Nor does it give away your gender, which I assume is male.

Could you please share with the list your background, the origin of your interest in earthquake prediction, and any other pertinent information that would help us get to know you a little better.

We've all shared our "real lives" on this board, but since you are new, you may not have known that. I am intrigued by what you do in Japan, and where in Japan you live.

Maybe we should all reintroduce ourselves on this board. Just a thought. I'll let Canie make that call.

Cathryn