A 5,000-foot-deep oil gusher in the Gulf of Mexico... BP's reputatiton could be ruined and could have their liability reduced due to the fact that the clean up of this oil spill could be one of the most costliest in corporate history. The Obama administration has said they will be keeping a tight line with the giant British company. In the coming months there will most likely be many lawsuits, hearings and investigations on the spill.
BP was once known as British Petroleum, but the name was changed to BP in 2000 to project a image that the initials stood for "Beyond Petroleum". The company's most recent effort at damage control before this oil spill happened was in 2005. There was an explosion at the company's Texas City refinery. This was among one of the most deadly disasters to ever happen in teh U.S. oil industry. This disaster killed 15 workders, injured 180, and sent 43,000 people fleeing to indoor shelters. This all resulted in a 50 million dollar fine against the company for violating the Clean Air Act.
Oil companies know they have many risks and I think maybe they should be doing a little more to help prevent some of these disasters.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Volcano erupts
A ash cloud from a volcano wrecked global travel. Cisco Systems senior vice president used technology to set up a virutal press conference. Since the volcano erupted on April 14, Cisco's Telepresence service has boomed. They now know how to use a cheap and and easy techonoloty. They are now using it as a network for business meetings. This is of course used when face-to-face meetings are impossible.
Google has also helped companies set up Gmail. This is an easy way to keep a company running meetings and trading information. If a man-made or natural crisis were to occur and shut down these companies, workders can show up and start trading information through technology. This type of thinking is just how if one are of the globe is affected by a disaster, traffic can be routed to another. However the global economy learned last week that it is a lot harder and in some cases, nearly impossible to lose jobs while building networks that now move people, goods, and services around the world.
During the cloud of volcanic ash clouds in the air, the International Air Travel Association reported that airlines lost $1.7 billion because of the shutdowns in Europe. This is among the smallest of problems that have happened over the years though. Hundreds of years ago an eruption far away in Iceland wouldn't have affected autoworkders in Tennessee from assembling cars. That is changed however for this day and age. Manufacturers now have lengthy supply chains and therefore keep as little warehouse space as they can tied up with inventory.
Globalization has brought companies sources and products to places all over the world. The bad thing about this is that if there is any sort of disruption anywhere then the machinery of global capitalism slows down. Europe is the biggest exporter and the second biggest importer, so if there is any disruption there you know companies elsewhere will be hurting.
Companies are looking and trying to come up with alternitive ways for this problem. It seems that the globalization of transport and inventory from all over the globe is becoming fragile. They have come up with new and faster routes for travel over seas but are still working on effective ways for other such improvements.
I knew that we shared and imported things from other countries as well as exported but I didn't know how great of a tragedy a disaster millions of mile away could have on certain companies. We are all connected in this globalization system and if we can find a smoother way of keeping things running while other places are dissabled of travel and etc. it would be a great break through.
Google has also helped companies set up Gmail. This is an easy way to keep a company running meetings and trading information. If a man-made or natural crisis were to occur and shut down these companies, workders can show up and start trading information through technology. This type of thinking is just how if one are of the globe is affected by a disaster, traffic can be routed to another. However the global economy learned last week that it is a lot harder and in some cases, nearly impossible to lose jobs while building networks that now move people, goods, and services around the world.
During the cloud of volcanic ash clouds in the air, the International Air Travel Association reported that airlines lost $1.7 billion because of the shutdowns in Europe. This is among the smallest of problems that have happened over the years though. Hundreds of years ago an eruption far away in Iceland wouldn't have affected autoworkders in Tennessee from assembling cars. That is changed however for this day and age. Manufacturers now have lengthy supply chains and therefore keep as little warehouse space as they can tied up with inventory.
Globalization has brought companies sources and products to places all over the world. The bad thing about this is that if there is any sort of disruption anywhere then the machinery of global capitalism slows down. Europe is the biggest exporter and the second biggest importer, so if there is any disruption there you know companies elsewhere will be hurting.
Companies are looking and trying to come up with alternitive ways for this problem. It seems that the globalization of transport and inventory from all over the globe is becoming fragile. They have come up with new and faster routes for travel over seas but are still working on effective ways for other such improvements.
I knew that we shared and imported things from other countries as well as exported but I didn't know how great of a tragedy a disaster millions of mile away could have on certain companies. We are all connected in this globalization system and if we can find a smoother way of keeping things running while other places are dissabled of travel and etc. it would be a great break through.
Monday, April 12, 2010
iPhone Rumor
There have been many rumors that the iPhone will now be available to Verizon customers in 2010. However, the article I read pointed out some facts that might point out this new iPhone could possible be just a rumor.
The article I read actually raised four ideas about this new rumor. The first being that we have heard this rumor multiple times before. It started appearing in 2008 and '09. So knowing this alone is something to make us wonder if it's just another rumor floating in the air.
The second idea is that rumors last spring were that the carrier's CEO told reporters that Apple probably wouldn't want to bring the iPhone to the company until its 4G network was set in place. As of now Verizon only has CDMA technology which is too dated and limited for Apple's interests. Verizon doesn't even expect to reach even a 66 % coverage level in America until 2012. However Apple could have altered its position on the Verizon CDMA issue knowing that it would take longer than expected to finish.
The third idea or issue is that Apple has a contract with AT&T, which no one knows the length or status of. Reports have guess that the deal may expire sometime in 2010 but there has not actually been an official report of this stat. Some believe that the launch of the iPad however, might have altered the length of the contract with AT&T a little more.
The last idea is that there is always benefits from the buzz and rumors of companies. Since this news of the iPhone coming to Verizon, both Apple and Verizon have shot up in stocks while other companies such as Research in Motion, Palm, and AT&T all took a hit.
I guess my opinion would be that I will believe it when I see it. I would bet that there would be many people that would purchase the iPhone if it did begin to be sold through Verizon. Verizon is the top cell phone carrier around here and they would make tons if they got a hold of selling the new iPhones.
The article I read actually raised four ideas about this new rumor. The first being that we have heard this rumor multiple times before. It started appearing in 2008 and '09. So knowing this alone is something to make us wonder if it's just another rumor floating in the air.
The second idea is that rumors last spring were that the carrier's CEO told reporters that Apple probably wouldn't want to bring the iPhone to the company until its 4G network was set in place. As of now Verizon only has CDMA technology which is too dated and limited for Apple's interests. Verizon doesn't even expect to reach even a 66 % coverage level in America until 2012. However Apple could have altered its position on the Verizon CDMA issue knowing that it would take longer than expected to finish.
The third idea or issue is that Apple has a contract with AT&T, which no one knows the length or status of. Reports have guess that the deal may expire sometime in 2010 but there has not actually been an official report of this stat. Some believe that the launch of the iPad however, might have altered the length of the contract with AT&T a little more.
The last idea is that there is always benefits from the buzz and rumors of companies. Since this news of the iPhone coming to Verizon, both Apple and Verizon have shot up in stocks while other companies such as Research in Motion, Palm, and AT&T all took a hit.
I guess my opinion would be that I will believe it when I see it. I would bet that there would be many people that would purchase the iPhone if it did begin to be sold through Verizon. Verizon is the top cell phone carrier around here and they would make tons if they got a hold of selling the new iPhones.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Obama highlights on student loans
Not only did a health care bill get passed this week to help out our families but a student loan reform bill was also passed to help us as students. Obama quotes,"Education. Health care. Two of the most important pillars of a strong America grew stronger this week. These achievements don't represent the end of our challenges; nor do they signify the end of the work that faces our country. But what they do represent is real and major reform."
What the student loan reform bill did was ended the current programt that subsidized banks and other financial institutions. Instead of this, students will now be able to borrow directly from the federal government. The passing of this bill also greatly increases the Pell grant program for low-income students. They also want to try getting more support for minority-serving institutions and historically-black colleges. Another project under this reform is to help renew community colleges.
Obama also states on this reform, "Year after year, we've seen billions of taxpayer dollars handed out as subsidies to the bankers and middlemen who handle federal student loans when that money should have gone to advancing the dreams of our students and working families." He also quotes,"But this time, we said, would be different. We said we'd stand up to the special interests, and stand up for the interests of students and families. That's what happened this week. And I commend all the senators and representatives who did the right thing." I really do think that everything that Obama is doing for us with the student loan reform is amazing. It will help out so many students and not only save the government money and tax payers money from being given to banks and others who work with student loans but to us as students. I think it is great that Obama is looking out for. College is expensive enough just pay for books, rent, food let alone our tuition, fees and loan costs. No one wants to get out of college and have a huge stack of debts on them to pay back. By passing this loan he is helping us with that cause.
It is said that the legislation would save an estimated $61 billion over 10 years. Another things that will be starting in 2014 is that the legislation is going to cap a graduates' annual student loan repayment at 10 percent of their incom. This was a great thing to read for me and I'm sure anyone that is going to college. I remember my aunt telling me how much she had to pay back in student loans when she finally got out and started working. It took her 10 years just to pay them off and it was not easy to come up with that much extra money each month. I think that having this cap will be great for all of us. It will assure that we have enough of our checks to pay off our loan each month but also enough to live off of.
By July 1st, universities and colleges must have their computers ready to go and hooked up to work directly with the Education Department. They have about three months to get all of these things accomplished and ready to.
It is great to think of all the money being saved and the more opportunity for bigger grants and financial aid to be awarded to working students.
What the student loan reform bill did was ended the current programt that subsidized banks and other financial institutions. Instead of this, students will now be able to borrow directly from the federal government. The passing of this bill also greatly increases the Pell grant program for low-income students. They also want to try getting more support for minority-serving institutions and historically-black colleges. Another project under this reform is to help renew community colleges.
Obama also states on this reform, "Year after year, we've seen billions of taxpayer dollars handed out as subsidies to the bankers and middlemen who handle federal student loans when that money should have gone to advancing the dreams of our students and working families." He also quotes,"But this time, we said, would be different. We said we'd stand up to the special interests, and stand up for the interests of students and families. That's what happened this week. And I commend all the senators and representatives who did the right thing." I really do think that everything that Obama is doing for us with the student loan reform is amazing. It will help out so many students and not only save the government money and tax payers money from being given to banks and others who work with student loans but to us as students. I think it is great that Obama is looking out for. College is expensive enough just pay for books, rent, food let alone our tuition, fees and loan costs. No one wants to get out of college and have a huge stack of debts on them to pay back. By passing this loan he is helping us with that cause.
It is said that the legislation would save an estimated $61 billion over 10 years. Another things that will be starting in 2014 is that the legislation is going to cap a graduates' annual student loan repayment at 10 percent of their incom. This was a great thing to read for me and I'm sure anyone that is going to college. I remember my aunt telling me how much she had to pay back in student loans when she finally got out and started working. It took her 10 years just to pay them off and it was not easy to come up with that much extra money each month. I think that having this cap will be great for all of us. It will assure that we have enough of our checks to pay off our loan each month but also enough to live off of.
By July 1st, universities and colleges must have their computers ready to go and hooked up to work directly with the Education Department. They have about three months to get all of these things accomplished and ready to.
It is great to think of all the money being saved and the more opportunity for bigger grants and financial aid to be awarded to working students.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Chile
Chile... You may have heard about this country but if not here is a little insight for you.
A place where a reconstructed economy is one of the fastest growing in this world. This country is located along the Pacific coast of South America. Almost half of the population of Chile lives in its capital. Chile is also the world's larges copper producer. They also have other industries very important among the country such as; salmon farming, viniculture and agriculture.
On Feb. 27, 2010 an earthquake with a magnitude-8.8 struck the country. This quake was said to be one of the most powerful earthquakes in recorded history. Aftershocks are still taking place among cities being damaged along the coastline. These devastations are still damaging and occuring almost a week later. It was hard for rescue workers to reach places the earthquake damaged due to fallen telephone lines, bridges and roads that had been destroyed.
Doctors warn that the big pile of debris and wreckage and the gross amount of rotting fish leave Chile a huge place for infection. A vaccination campaign was started and Chileans were given hepatitus and tetnus shots. Cases of diarrhea were being reported and growing increasingly because of the unclean drinking water and patients that had been wading through the mess and debris left in Chile.
Looting of pharmacies hasn't helped the country either. It makes getting medicines to the sick seem impossible. This goes along with the 36 hospitals that were also heavily damaged in the wreck of the quake. Military and cilvilian field hospitals were still operating and trying to help out as much as they could.
The official death toll right now is about 452 but many people are still missing. The country stated that it needs water, electric systems and a functioning sewage system.
Learning of all these things makes me nervous of every trying to live along a coast or areas of large percent chances of being struck by earthquakes or tsunamis. Everything happens so fast, you don't even have time to prepare or protect yourself. I would hope that other countries could help the ones that survived in Chile. They need everyones help and support right now, and again, what comes around goes around. Helping others in their time of need could mean when you need help some one will be there. And helping out others always is just a simple and great thing to do as a person.
A place where a reconstructed economy is one of the fastest growing in this world. This country is located along the Pacific coast of South America. Almost half of the population of Chile lives in its capital. Chile is also the world's larges copper producer. They also have other industries very important among the country such as; salmon farming, viniculture and agriculture.
On Feb. 27, 2010 an earthquake with a magnitude-8.8 struck the country. This quake was said to be one of the most powerful earthquakes in recorded history. Aftershocks are still taking place among cities being damaged along the coastline. These devastations are still damaging and occuring almost a week later. It was hard for rescue workers to reach places the earthquake damaged due to fallen telephone lines, bridges and roads that had been destroyed.
Doctors warn that the big pile of debris and wreckage and the gross amount of rotting fish leave Chile a huge place for infection. A vaccination campaign was started and Chileans were given hepatitus and tetnus shots. Cases of diarrhea were being reported and growing increasingly because of the unclean drinking water and patients that had been wading through the mess and debris left in Chile.
Looting of pharmacies hasn't helped the country either. It makes getting medicines to the sick seem impossible. This goes along with the 36 hospitals that were also heavily damaged in the wreck of the quake. Military and cilvilian field hospitals were still operating and trying to help out as much as they could.
The official death toll right now is about 452 but many people are still missing. The country stated that it needs water, electric systems and a functioning sewage system.
Learning of all these things makes me nervous of every trying to live along a coast or areas of large percent chances of being struck by earthquakes or tsunamis. Everything happens so fast, you don't even have time to prepare or protect yourself. I would hope that other countries could help the ones that survived in Chile. They need everyones help and support right now, and again, what comes around goes around. Helping others in their time of need could mean when you need help some one will be there. And helping out others always is just a simple and great thing to do as a person.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Tiger Wood's Scandal
I'm sure you all have heard of the Tiger Wood's scandal by now and if you haven't heard of the scandal I'm positive you have heard of him as a golfer.
I am going to give you a summary of what this whole "scandal" is all about. It all started about 2:25 a.m. on Nov. 27th. Tiger crashed his Escalade into a tree and fire hydrant not to far from his home in Florida. As soon as this happened and hit the news, everyone started to wonder why. Many assumed Tiger Woods and his wife were having marriageable problems and he stormed out of the home to get away for the night. After more rumors submerged, there was the one about Tiger having a mistress. Little did we know that there would end up being 7 mistresses and counting! It was also known that his wife Elin Nordegren, a Swedish former super model, had bought a mansion in Sweden. This was then saw as a way to get out and away from her cheating husband.
News reports claim that Tiger Woods was texting one of his mistresses, the first one to start this cheating scandal, just moments before he crashed outside his home. Some of the texts to this alleged mistress came forth and made Tiger look like even a more horrible person. One text even stated, "I know it's brutal on you that you can't be with me all the time." Rachel (1st mistress) texts, "I get it. It kills me too. I finally found someone I connect with", and Tiger concluding with a statement that was sure to hurt his wife, wrote Rachel is "someone I have never found like this. Not even at home."
Tiger's wife comes from parents that divorced and really feels like parents should find a way to stay together for the children. She has not yet decided on if she wants to stay with Tiger or not.
Just recently at a press conference for the PGA Tour, Tiger made an apology speech. Tiger made sure to quote his wife into his speech to save her reputation, although she did not show up for the apology. He defended her by saying how she had never hit or hurt him, such as previous rumors had stated. At the end of the apology he went and hugged his mother which really showed that this was a family matter.
I believe what he did was very wrong, he not only hurt his fans through bad decisions but he hurt the ones he loved the most, his family. I agree that everything he did was uncalled for and one of the worst things he could of done to hurt his wife and kids and their relationship. He now chances getting a divorce and raising the children in separate households. I grew up with my parents divorcing when my sister and I were only 1 and 3. I have always envied others that grew up in the loving home of both the mother and father. While my dad lives in Missouri I don't get to see him often, and growing up I didn't get to have him there at my games, concerts, or academic events like most kids do. It doesn't seem like a big deal but I always wished I had both my mom and dad there to see me and be proud. Knowing this I see how it would be extremely hard for Tiger's wife to choose to stay with him for the kids sake or leave him. I know there would be no way I could stay with someone that did that to me.
In the end I do believe that all the news on this scandal is getting to be a lot. I know he is famous but lets let him have a life too. Leave him be to deal with everything that has happened.
I am going to give you a summary of what this whole "scandal" is all about. It all started about 2:25 a.m. on Nov. 27th. Tiger crashed his Escalade into a tree and fire hydrant not to far from his home in Florida. As soon as this happened and hit the news, everyone started to wonder why. Many assumed Tiger Woods and his wife were having marriageable problems and he stormed out of the home to get away for the night. After more rumors submerged, there was the one about Tiger having a mistress. Little did we know that there would end up being 7 mistresses and counting! It was also known that his wife Elin Nordegren, a Swedish former super model, had bought a mansion in Sweden. This was then saw as a way to get out and away from her cheating husband.
News reports claim that Tiger Woods was texting one of his mistresses, the first one to start this cheating scandal, just moments before he crashed outside his home. Some of the texts to this alleged mistress came forth and made Tiger look like even a more horrible person. One text even stated, "I know it's brutal on you that you can't be with me all the time." Rachel (1st mistress) texts, "I get it. It kills me too. I finally found someone I connect with", and Tiger concluding with a statement that was sure to hurt his wife, wrote Rachel is "someone I have never found like this. Not even at home."
Tiger's wife comes from parents that divorced and really feels like parents should find a way to stay together for the children. She has not yet decided on if she wants to stay with Tiger or not.
Just recently at a press conference for the PGA Tour, Tiger made an apology speech. Tiger made sure to quote his wife into his speech to save her reputation, although she did not show up for the apology. He defended her by saying how she had never hit or hurt him, such as previous rumors had stated. At the end of the apology he went and hugged his mother which really showed that this was a family matter.
I believe what he did was very wrong, he not only hurt his fans through bad decisions but he hurt the ones he loved the most, his family. I agree that everything he did was uncalled for and one of the worst things he could of done to hurt his wife and kids and their relationship. He now chances getting a divorce and raising the children in separate households. I grew up with my parents divorcing when my sister and I were only 1 and 3. I have always envied others that grew up in the loving home of both the mother and father. While my dad lives in Missouri I don't get to see him often, and growing up I didn't get to have him there at my games, concerts, or academic events like most kids do. It doesn't seem like a big deal but I always wished I had both my mom and dad there to see me and be proud. Knowing this I see how it would be extremely hard for Tiger's wife to choose to stay with him for the kids sake or leave him. I know there would be no way I could stay with someone that did that to me.
In the end I do believe that all the news on this scandal is getting to be a lot. I know he is famous but lets let him have a life too. Leave him be to deal with everything that has happened.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
The hustle and bustle about the SUPERBOWL
From the food, jerseys, half-time entertainment, and commercials the Superbowl seems like a national holiday in most homes. I would have to say that my family and I also put effort into making lots of food and munchies and sitting around the T.V. Even if our team isn't playing in the Superbowl, it is kind of a day just to have fun with friends and family.
There is talk of injuries and missed practices of Colt's players. It is said that their star defensive end, Dwight Freeney has missed 3 practices due to a torn ligament in his ankle and Reggie Wayne injured his knee. The Colt's coach said that Wayne has been recovering through his injury during the season and that Freeney has been going through treatment and doing well since he arrived in Florida last week.
As for the Saints, they have had two players also miss practice. Randall Gay missed practice on Friday due to a stomach illness, but is listed as probable to be playing in the Superbowl. Lynell Hamilton is the other play to miss a practice or 2 due to a sore left ankle. He however is listed as questionable to play in the game. And as far as Jeremy Shockey who has been trying to nurse his right knee, he seemed to be involved in all the play at practices. The Saint's coach said that the team heads over to Drago's Restaurant for charboiled oysters, a ritual they do before each home game.
Now lets talk about that half time show... Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend will both be playing for half time. As Rock and Roll Hall of Famers they will bring both acoustic performance as well as a little bit of rock. The 2 of them answered questions for reporters on Thursday and also played a little introduction as to what they would be playing and doing at the Superbowl half time. After playing both of them joked how they will be playing for longer than the actual football players. They will be playing for about 12 minutes while statistics have shown that most football games consist of only 11 minutes of actual playing time. The two of them hoped for an entertaining game and not just a boring one, wanting the best team to come out on top.
I really hope it is an entertaing game as well. I love when games are down to the wire and intense. The kind that make you sit at the edge of your seat and at times even stand up yelling at the T.V. We all know that the refs can't hear us yell about a horrible call they make, the players can't hear us complain about how they need to make a catch and hang onto the ball, and the coaches can't hear us discuss what a bad play they chose to run. Although we all know this, we still seem to do it, it goes along with adding excitement and fun to watching the game though. The chips, dips, burgers, snacks, half time shows, and hilarious commercials really make the game worth while.
Keywords: Colt's players, Saints, half time show.
There is talk of injuries and missed practices of Colt's players. It is said that their star defensive end, Dwight Freeney has missed 3 practices due to a torn ligament in his ankle and Reggie Wayne injured his knee. The Colt's coach said that Wayne has been recovering through his injury during the season and that Freeney has been going through treatment and doing well since he arrived in Florida last week.
As for the Saints, they have had two players also miss practice. Randall Gay missed practice on Friday due to a stomach illness, but is listed as probable to be playing in the Superbowl. Lynell Hamilton is the other play to miss a practice or 2 due to a sore left ankle. He however is listed as questionable to play in the game. And as far as Jeremy Shockey who has been trying to nurse his right knee, he seemed to be involved in all the play at practices. The Saint's coach said that the team heads over to Drago's Restaurant for charboiled oysters, a ritual they do before each home game.
Now lets talk about that half time show... Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend will both be playing for half time. As Rock and Roll Hall of Famers they will bring both acoustic performance as well as a little bit of rock. The 2 of them answered questions for reporters on Thursday and also played a little introduction as to what they would be playing and doing at the Superbowl half time. After playing both of them joked how they will be playing for longer than the actual football players. They will be playing for about 12 minutes while statistics have shown that most football games consist of only 11 minutes of actual playing time. The two of them hoped for an entertaining game and not just a boring one, wanting the best team to come out on top.
I really hope it is an entertaing game as well. I love when games are down to the wire and intense. The kind that make you sit at the edge of your seat and at times even stand up yelling at the T.V. We all know that the refs can't hear us yell about a horrible call they make, the players can't hear us complain about how they need to make a catch and hang onto the ball, and the coaches can't hear us discuss what a bad play they chose to run. Although we all know this, we still seem to do it, it goes along with adding excitement and fun to watching the game though. The chips, dips, burgers, snacks, half time shows, and hilarious commercials really make the game worth while.
Keywords: Colt's players, Saints, half time show.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Haiti Aftermath
On sunday, an official reported the burying of over 150,000 quake victims by the government. As, Yahoo news describes, this number doesn't even begin to say how many have died in this disaster. There are possibly two to three-hundred thousand buried under the debris and rubble still. Also in the article from Yahoo news, they exclaim that the final casualty estimates, which the European Commission said also include some 250,000 injured, will clearly place the Haiti earthquake among the deadliest natural catastrophes of recent times.
It is alleged that a "Hope for Haiti Now" telethon raised 57 million dollars for the cause, with pledges still coming in. A video blog I found on a website shows the after math of Haiti along with the entertainers from the "Hope for Haiti Now" telethon performance.
More than 10-thousand Americans have been re-entered into the country, said Megan Mattson, a spokeswoman for the State Department. An estimated 45,000 American citizens were said to have been in Haiti while only 15,000 are accounted for as of now. The ones that were brought back into America were welcomed at an army base outside of Florida. They were given snacks and the chance to make phone calls to their families. Some Haitians were arrested while at the airport for using fake papers, the Associated Press reported Friday. Other than this incident nothing else has been a big problem in this process of returning Americans home.
The Haitian government issued the over 600,000 homeless crowded in open areas to try and find homes and shelter with relatives or others along the countryside. ABC's video shows the great medical need in Haiti. They said many residents were looking for care but there were no doctors, medicines or much aid to be found. Over 300 medical teams from the U.S. are going to be setting up spots for care. They also talk about a public health threat, having to do with the lack of clean food and water. As Haitian's are taking anything they can get, they may be suffering from a disease in the future from these unclean liquids. I really think that what America and other countries are doing to help Haiti is huge. All the people over there that have lost loved ones, homes, food, water and even the stress they undergo, really deserve to get some sort of support. America may be going through a low economy problem right now but we are still one of the most wealthy and fortunate countries. I look on the crisis as the old saying "do onto others as you would want them to do for you." We have no idea if America will ever face more devastation such as 9-11 or mass earthquakes and such. It never hurts to help out others, and hope that if something were to ever go wrong for us they would do the same. Sometimes its even the small things we can do such as teh telethon I had talked about above. Raising over 57 million dollars for just one night of performers and donations coming in is unbelievable to me. To think that such a small amaoung ot our time and money can help to combine and raise that much for others suffering is a great thing to hear and see. Any doctors or nurses that can volunteer their time to help the wounded and ill over there is also another small but gracious thing we can do for Haiti. To me the feeling you get for helping and maybe even saving someone who is ill's life is a feeling unlike any other.
Keywords: yahoo news, video blog, 10-thousand Americans, government issued the over 600,000, great medical need in Haiti.
It is alleged that a "Hope for Haiti Now" telethon raised 57 million dollars for the cause, with pledges still coming in. A video blog I found on a website shows the after math of Haiti along with the entertainers from the "Hope for Haiti Now" telethon performance.
More than 10-thousand Americans have been re-entered into the country, said Megan Mattson, a spokeswoman for the State Department. An estimated 45,000 American citizens were said to have been in Haiti while only 15,000 are accounted for as of now. The ones that were brought back into America were welcomed at an army base outside of Florida. They were given snacks and the chance to make phone calls to their families. Some Haitians were arrested while at the airport for using fake papers, the Associated Press reported Friday. Other than this incident nothing else has been a big problem in this process of returning Americans home.
The Haitian government issued the over 600,000 homeless crowded in open areas to try and find homes and shelter with relatives or others along the countryside. ABC's video shows the great medical need in Haiti. They said many residents were looking for care but there were no doctors, medicines or much aid to be found. Over 300 medical teams from the U.S. are going to be setting up spots for care. They also talk about a public health threat, having to do with the lack of clean food and water. As Haitian's are taking anything they can get, they may be suffering from a disease in the future from these unclean liquids. I really think that what America and other countries are doing to help Haiti is huge. All the people over there that have lost loved ones, homes, food, water and even the stress they undergo, really deserve to get some sort of support. America may be going through a low economy problem right now but we are still one of the most wealthy and fortunate countries. I look on the crisis as the old saying "do onto others as you would want them to do for you." We have no idea if America will ever face more devastation such as 9-11 or mass earthquakes and such. It never hurts to help out others, and hope that if something were to ever go wrong for us they would do the same. Sometimes its even the small things we can do such as teh telethon I had talked about above. Raising over 57 million dollars for just one night of performers and donations coming in is unbelievable to me. To think that such a small amaoung ot our time and money can help to combine and raise that much for others suffering is a great thing to hear and see. Any doctors or nurses that can volunteer their time to help the wounded and ill over there is also another small but gracious thing we can do for Haiti. To me the feeling you get for helping and maybe even saving someone who is ill's life is a feeling unlike any other.
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