This year has seen a lot of storms and hurricanes and the aftermath of them all is what we must all brace for. If you are among the people hit by them, then accept our sympathy. For the others spared by them, perhaps it would not be too much to ask to extend a helping hand to our brothers and sisters who have unfortunately been hit by these freaks of nature.
Surely, expect the Red Cross to lead the way as they have done so in preparing for the apparent coming of a new hurricane names Gustav. Based on previous hurricanes such as Katrina, advanced measures to help avoid worsening disasters would be the foremost importance and hence to make sure that help is at hand, advanced appointments on where Red Cross personnel should be stationed has already been made.
Food and aid are among the foremost necessities needed in times like these and each helping hand would count. With the past storms as basis for what hurricanes have brought to various parts of the world, hopefully the Red Cross as well as the volunteers are ready and prepared for whatever lies in between and after the aftermath of Tropical Storm Gustav
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Categories: Disaster Relief, Environmental, Jobs, News, Volunteering | Tags: disaster, gustav, hurricane, red-cross, storms, tragedy
If you have noticed, a large part of the mishaps and tragedies we hear of these days are plain crashes or malfunctions. The bad part of it is that innocent lives, mostly out to have a vacation or free time have seen their pleasures turn into shambles. In fact, such experiences will forever be in their memory if they come out from it alive.
True enough, many have suffered and died. Recently we have heard of the Spanair debacle and now we see a couple more tragedies that are all caused by aircraft crashes. At this point, you may wonder, who is to blame?
The first people who would come to mind would be the aircraft management and authorities. Assuring that their crafts are safe and ready to travel the long stretches using air should always be given premium. But for some reason, there are foul ups like perhaps preliminary technical failures, to which they take for granted. While they can easily lay claim that these situations have been addressed, the real question is that are they good to go?
Having delays is better than encountering tragedy by air. It will be a discomfort but compared to loss of life, which would you choose? The obvious answer is the former and while airlines are concerned about being bugged, maybe a little bit more of care and understanding would be in order. You are dealing with life and life is irreplaceable. Avoid the risk of stealing others lives since you are getting paid for it. Perhaps most airline owners should give this much thought.
Categories: Disaster Relief, News | Tags: crashes, tragedy
Christmas season is about 3 months away and while many of us are making our Christmas shopping list and people to give things to, some are thinking of what charitable act to do. Some have already made efforts in giving to the poor, particularly the children who cannot spend a memorable Christmas due to their status but that doesn’t mean people could care less on what to give them.
Much of these kids are street children who have been abandoned or left for granted by their supposed parents. Most of them aren’t left with much choice as they are living in orphanages with the hope that one good Samaritan would come their way and perhaps give them a home. While many are wondering how to runaway from home, there are children looking for one. If only it was that simple to trade places then perhaps kids of today will realize the value of having a family and a home.
Anyway, for Christmas, you have to wonder what good deed to do. Some are constrained in the orphanages while others are wandering in the streets. For sure, it is not wise to give money as they may not even know how to spend and use it wisely. Why not food or even hold charitable events such as feeding and gift giving? For sure this would make the kids happy since all they are really looking for is to belong and live like a normal child. Have you ever given it any thought?
Categories: Activities, Charities, Holidays | Tags: Charities, christmas, Ideas
Miley Cyrus, that popular star of Disney’s Hannah Montana will be celebrating her 16th birthday with fans at Disneyland. She will be holding a special fireworks display and live music events to which proceeds shall be given to the Youth Service America charity.
With tickets priced at $250, Miley Cyrus is bound to raise a lot of money for a good cause. Cyrus has been constantly on the headlines as of late and while many of them are divided in between controversy and her plans, this is one gig that is sure to get the nod and approval of most of her fans that have follower her on Hannah Montana.
We have seen a lot of celebrities do good causes for charity, holding concerts and special shows but what perhaps makes Miley Cyrus’ event different is that she is giving rather than receiving on her 16th birthday. The average teenager would perhaps choose to ask more for herself but Cyrus typifies the type of wise teenagers who know what to do and why they should do it.
She told Entertainment Tonight: “I love roller coasters. So this is my ultimate birthday.
“It’s gonna be an awesome party with more than 7 things I like. It’s gonna be totally awesome. I hope it’s a great time.”
Tickets for the event, priced at $250, will go on sale on 30th August.
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Can you imagine a place where it is practically like Waterworld? Well there is such a place in the Philippines. It is near the borders of Malabon and Navotas, two of the low areas where floods are sure to rise whenever the strong rains come in.
Normally, floods can die down after a couple of weeks after the rains have stopped. But it is really hard to believe that there are places that go through practically a year barely above water. For most of the residents in Malabon and Navotas, the site is something that really needs the attention of the local government considering that not only is it uncomfortable, it is entirely a health risk location as well.
But this place is not always that flooded. There was a time when people there could walk around and play ball even. However today, rafts are the common site to bring people to and from dry land. And with the series of rains hitting the area, it is not helping at all.
There is no doubt that among the causes for floods are the problematic issues of garbage and total disregard of the infrastructure of this place. But while that is already a given, should that allow the Philippine government from disregarding the welfare of these people? They are no different from the common ones living in the country today and apparently something has to be done. Calling President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, are you listening? It was in the news last night!
Categories: Disaster Relief, Environmental, News | Tags: floods, malabon, navotas, philippines, rains, waterworld
This year has seen a lot of storms and hurricanes and the aftermath of them all is what we must all brace for. If you are among the people hit by them, then accept our sympathy. For the others spared by them, perhaps it would not be too much to ask to extend a helping hand to our brothers and sisters who have unfortunately been hit by these freaks of nature. 
