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Haiti - Thank you from the Haitian Community - Haiti's 2010 Earthquake - Rose-Marie Chaperon
Haiti's 2010 earthquake, our thanks to all of you!! On January 12, 2010 our lives crumbled right in front of our eyes, our heart stopped, and for a brief moment it was like we were asleep and when we woke-up the nightmare had just begun. Our lives had changed. Our home destroyed, love ones died... Submitted 2 years 120 days ago.

Navigators for Personal Aid during Haiti Crisis - - Jean Purcell
Charity means love, and love always desires ways of expression. Regarding sending love to Haiti, why not first check out Charity Navigator (CN) for a full list of Haiti helping groups? The home page says, "Find A Charity You Can Trust" and features giving to Haiti now. CN gives specifics about... Submitted 2 years 124 days ago.

Don't Push The Panic Button Yet! - Carol Allen Anfinsen
Fear and panic are creeping across the land. A dread for the future and a fear that food will be scarce, prices high, and that plans and dreams for the future are futile. Some are hoarding or stocking up on food; food that may perish before it is used. Some are turning to the land and trying... Submitted 289 days 2 hours ago.

Feeding the Children? - Jack H. Schick
The world had poured billions of dollars of aid into Somalia over the past few years. Governmental instability, poverty and a severe drought has nearly finished the ongoing destruction of the East African nation. Sometimes the conditions there make you want to cry, other times it makes you want... Submitted 292 days 15 hours ago.

Trusting Technology is Perilous - Joel Hirschhorn
Here is the real lesson of the current horrendous and still ongoing oil spill in the : never put all your trust in technology, especially when it is in the hands of industry. Years ago I taught university courses on technology and society. Despite a Ph.D. in engineering I was always a... Submitted 2 years 23 days ago.

Compare The Difference In Preparedness Between Chile And Haiti - - Joel Hendon
Don't take me wrong. Chile is a prosperous and modern nation whereas Haiti is poor and lacking in different types of technology. Literally, they are unable to be strongly prepared for such as their recent catastrophe. Chile's land area is some 302,778 square miles and their population is... Submitted 2 years 86 days ago.

Hurricane Ike: Blogging Part 2 - Laura Trahan
We wake up feeling discouraged as it is still raining. We are hoping to go to church this morning just for a small impromptu service as a way to worship and thank God for his blessings in all of this. Church has no power so they decide it is probably best to cancel. The water on our street is... Submitted 3 years 251 days ago.

Hurricane Ike: Blogging Day 1 - Laura Trahan
Hurricane Ike hit overnight on Friday and early morning Saturday. We went to bed watching in horror as the storm surge flooded Galveston, Surfside, Kemah and more and the storm had not even hit land yet. Families all across the area "hunkered down" in their inner rooms for the night. My kids... Submitted 3 years 251 days ago.

I Survived Ike: Thoughts in the Aftermath of a Hurricane - Danny Davids
Today is Tuesday, September 16. Four days ago Hurricane Ike plowed its way through Galveston, Houston, and a large swath of coastal east Texas. It was my first hurricane, and I lived to tell about it--so I shall. But I won't bore you with the statistics or the pictures of devastation. You can... Submitted 3 years 251 days ago.

The Casualties of Hurricane Ike - Laura Trahan
Ike has not even hit Galveston yet and we are already experiencing many casualties. I know this is a serious storm and I am honestly not trying to offend anyone, but as we are "hunkered down" it is essential to look for some humor in the situation. In this humor spirit, I wanted to share some of... Submitted 3 years 255 days ago.

Silent Tsunami: These Fury Harmattan Winds from Libya Interrupts Daily Life in Central Africa - Chris Kanyane
Going up and down the continent of Africa, from Cape Town the southern tip city of Africa in South Africa and then launching extreme north of the continent into Cairo, Egypt, the northern tip city of Africa, then swinging back into West Africa and Central Africa, before heading to the Horn of... Submitted 1 year 44 days ago.

Beware the Black Swan - - e
A catchphrase from Nassim Taleb's best selling book, a "black swan" is something happening out of left field so totally unexpected and serious that it whacks the world's stock markets and economies aside the head, and completely disrupts culture. Because it is so unpredictable, a black swan... Submitted 1 year 341 days ago.

Latest Flooding News Shows It's The Unknown Killer--Protect Yourself From Floods - - Steve Kovacs
Flooding is the great deceiver. Many people simply cannot believe water from a hard rain can kill you. Years ago, I was driving a large SUV during a thunderstorm. Extremely heavy rain was pouring down and the ground was as hard as asphalt from weeks of very hot and dry conditions. In a matter of... Submitted 1 year 345 days ago.

Chile Earthquake 2010 Hawaii Tsunami Killer Whale Attack Is God Still Sovereign And In Control? - Michael Gaffley
Wow, we hear, read about and see visual images of natural disasters of dizzying proportions as it leaves destruction, tragedy, pain, disruption, and ruins in its wake. Where is God when all of this is befalling humankind? Why does God not stop this? Why does God not intervene? Where is God when... Submitted 2 years 88 days ago.

Top Causes of Homelessness in America - - Jeff Maide
As many as 3.5 million Americans are homeless each year. Of these, more than 1 million are children and on any given night, more than 300,000 children are homeless. While the general impression is that the homeless are primarily the chronic and episodic, those unfortunate individuals often... Submitted 2 years 116 days ago.

How We Can Help the Earthquake Victims In Haiti - Nenita Wells
It is now one week since we heard of the destruction caused by the earthquake in Haiti. The injured, the emergency workers and people of Haiti are in dire need of food, water, shelter, medical assistance and prayers. We can help by donating to the relief efforts for the earthquake victims in... Submitted 2 years 127 days ago.

Tracking Hurricanes From Your Cell Phone - Abigail Richards
Technology is amazing! I don't think a day goes by that I do not think that to myself. Once again, today is one of those days. Living in a hurricane prone area, I know how quick a hurricane can turn or move to cause damage on some unsuspecting people. That is why I was excited today to hear that... Submitted 2 years 281 days ago.

Hey, It's Tornado Season, Know These Three Simple Things! - - Steve Kovacs
Tornado season is May to July depending on which part of the country you are from and every year we are inundated with things we should do. The information year in and year out seems to be the same old-same old, not very easy to understand or remember. Not so, here- read on and learn some simple... Submitted 3 years 23 days ago.

Hurricane Ike, Two Months Later - Danny Davids
On Friday night, September 12, 2008, Hurricane Ike roared through the Galveston/Houston area. It left devastation in its wake and tens of thousands of people without homes, power, or basic living requirements like water, food, and power. Cleanup has been going on for two months, and things are... Submitted 3 years 198 days ago.

Prediction: October To Bring More Hurricanes - Laura Trahan
As we continue to recover from the big hurricanes of September, news of more still to come leaves an uneasy feeling in my stomach. Colorado State University Atlantic hurricane trackers Philip Klotzbach and William Gray predicted three more hurricanes just for the month of October. "Our... Submitted 3 years 236 days ago.

Wildfires—From Alabama to Alaska Find Out What You Can Do to Help Yourself - - Steve Kovacs
Many people think wildfires are solely a California phenomenon and thats simply not true. The huge devastation in October 2007 in Southern-California, reminds us that California certainly gets pummeled quite often, however, wildfires can and do occur anywhere in the United States . Although... Submitted 4 years 210 days ago.

Katrina Survivors and PTSD - The Pain Continues - James P Krehbiel
Only 18 months ago, Americans were glued to their television sets, watching in horror, as the devastation to our neighbors played out in the Gulf Region of the United States . People and institutions from around the globe demonstrated their care and concern. Throughout the country, our people... Submitted 5 years 49 days ago.

The Realities of Life No One Wants To Think About. - - straight talk
Well just what is it I am asking you to consider? These are strictly my opinions yet they are based on what we all recognize is true. We live in a state that is perfect for the wealthy in all aspects. A right to work state, low wages and limited benefits are keys to their success and profits. A... Submitted 5 years 113 days ago.

Remembering September 11th-Activities and Crafts For The Classroom - Laura Trahan
September 11 th will forever be plastered in our minds. The images we saw that day will forever scar our lives. As individuals, it is easy for us to remember what we were doing the moment we realized what was happening. I was a new mom who was watching Teletubbies, taking my time to go into... Submitted 5 years 271 days ago.

9/11, a Day For the Worst and a Day For the Very Best! - - straight talk
Certainly 9/11 is a day that will go down in infamy not only for America but for good people everywhere of all races, colors and creeds. It was a day where ignorance and evil made a statement to the world that no one is safe for the sake of ones vision, ideals or goals. It was a day where hatred... Submitted 5 years 274 days ago.