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| Tweet Topic Started: Jan 13 2010, 02:56 PM (198 Views) | |
| John Galt | Jan 13 2010, 02:56 PM Post #1 |
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http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/americas/01/13/haiti.earthquake/?imw=Y |
| Let us begin anew, remembering on both sides that civility is not a sign of weakness. | |
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| Luke's Dad | Jan 13 2010, 03:31 PM Post #2 |
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There was another official makig claims of 500,000 dead. I'm ignoring the projections, and will await the hard facts. |
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| John Galt | Jan 13 2010, 03:33 PM Post #3 |
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No matter what the number, it is an unimaginable tragedy. I saw a quote from someone who survived: today the important became unimportant. |
| Let us begin anew, remembering on both sides that civility is not a sign of weakness. | |
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| kenny | Jan 13 2010, 03:49 PM Post #4 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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Yes, that IS a great quote. |
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| blondie | Jan 13 2010, 03:54 PM Post #5 |
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This is such a terrible tragedy. These people endure so much already. And now this.
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| brenda | Jan 13 2010, 03:59 PM Post #6 |
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It's hard to fathom the amount of loss. So sad.
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“Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.” ~A.A. Milne | |
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| 1hp | Jan 13 2010, 07:36 PM Post #7 |
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I always wonder why it takes so long to get help in. The military should have already used C-130's to drop in some construction crews with bulldozers, to clear airstrips for C-130's and C17's. Then the waves of relief can begin. Returning aircraft can bus those requiring hospital treatment to cities along the US Gulf coast, South America, etc.... |
| There are 10 kinds of people in this world, those that understand binary and................ | |
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| Mikhailoh | Jan 13 2010, 07:49 PM Post #8 |
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If you want trouble, find yourself a redhead
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Awful. The only thing that benighted land has to lose is Haitians. |
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Once in his life, every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a gorgeous redhead - Lucille Ball | |
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| kathyk | Jan 13 2010, 08:02 PM Post #9 |
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Pisa-Carp
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Truly heartbreaking. Wondering what to do to help. I guess all there really is to do is send some money. I wish I had millions. I just got a solicitation through CREDO for Doctors w/o Borders whose 3 primary medical centers in Port Au Prince have collapsed, but they carry on setting up emergency centers. I think that's where I'll direct my offering. Every little bit helps. |
| Blogging in Palestine: http://kksjournal.com/ | |
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| Mark | Jan 13 2010, 08:15 PM Post #10 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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Some locals were down there and are OK. http://beloitdailynews.com/articles/2010/01/13/news/local_news/news1302.txt We know Pam Charles and her family. Edited by Mark, Jan 13 2010, 08:16 PM.
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___.___ (_]===* o 0 When I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the future of the human race. H.G. Wells | |
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| George K | Jan 13 2010, 08:26 PM Post #11 |
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXHopCrs46U |
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A guide to GKSR: Click "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08 Nothing is as effective as homeopathy. I'd rather listen to an hour of Abba than an hour of The Beatles. - Klaus, 4/29/18 | |
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| kenny | Jan 13 2010, 08:35 PM Post #12 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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Amazing, those buildings just turn to dust. |
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| kathyk | Jan 13 2010, 09:08 PM Post #13 |
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Pisa-Carp
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Another great way of getting money to relief efforts. Hat tip to Elena at Facebook: For Red Cross, I just saw this, which I confirmed to be valid: at&t wireless users: if you text the word Haiti to the number 90999 a $10 donation will be made to the Red Cross International Relief Fund. The charge will appear in your next cell phone bill. For more info go to att.com. I Googled Verizon, and they are doing exactly the same. |
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| The 89th Key | Jan 14 2010, 07:29 AM Post #14 |
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Regarding the death toll, I mentioned in another thread I remember the 2004 tsunami death toll was originally projected at 10k, then 50k, then 100k, and eventually 300k direct deaths and another million related deaths. Either way...this is incredibly mind-boggling and sad. |
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