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01-13-2010, 08:03 PM | #1 |
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This is a disaster of epic proportions in Haiti.
This could be the worst disaster, Since the tsunami in 2004.
Soon after, however, Bellerive told CNN that "I believe we are well over 100,000" dead, while Haitian Sen. Youri Latortue said it could be 500,000. Both admit they have no way of knowing. Other officials said it was too early to give an accounting of the toll. Aid workers reported widespread destruction and suffering. "It's the most horrific thing I've ever seen," Bob Poff, a Salvation Army worker in Port-au-Prince, told MSNBC. "We have to get food and water" quickly, he said, in describing conditions that range from stifling heat to numerous aftershocks. "We're trying to stay alive." |
01-13-2010, 08:06 PM | #2 |
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viewer discretion advised...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVcLwm3pnsE
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01-13-2010, 08:12 PM | #3 |
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Re: This is a disaster of epic proportions in Haiti.
It is awful, everything is destroyed...!
So much pain... My heart is with these people... |
01-13-2010, 08:13 PM | #4 |
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I wonder if there are alternative news links where we can get accurate info on this crisis? I don't trust anything on mainstream media for obvious reasons.
However, I am noticing a distinct apathy to this particular countries suffering....unlike the Indonesia tsunami which seem to garner the attention of the whole world that resulted in an amazing outpouring of love, financial aid, etc. Have we become densitized to such trajedies? Are we jaded from caring & giving, & are now isolating our hearts from such events? So many questions I have. |
01-13-2010, 08:15 PM | #5 |
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I think they will be able to get allot of aid to help i just saw on the news
that countries are pledging help to ease the suffering. |
01-13-2010, 08:17 PM | #6 | |
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01-13-2010, 08:25 PM | #7 |
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Sending love and hope to Haiti.. This is terrible.
In light, of love Shaynard |
01-13-2010, 08:55 PM | #8 |
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Rescue team from Iceland is on there way to Haiti.
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01-13-2010, 09:03 PM | #9 |
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01-13-2010, 10:00 PM | #10 |
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Canada is now sending aid to Haiti....just in. The Gov. Gen. who is a Haitian speaks on this vid:
http://www.cbc.ca/video/news/player....pid=1384707282 Haitian earthquake a catastrophe: Jean Gov. Gen. Michaëlle Jean, who was born in Haiti, said she spent a difficult night trying to get through to family, friends and Canadian diplomats on the island country following Tuesday's earthquake. She said she's been trying to get through to Haiti since 5 p.m. Tuesday. "We're seeing a major catastrophe for people who are of Haitian origins," said Jean, who came to Canada when she was 11. The governor general made the comments Wednesday during a meeting with Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Chief of Defence Staff Walter Natynczyk, Defence Minister Peter MacKay, Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon and the head of Haiti's diplomatic mission in Canada. "We feel devastated because there are so many things that we are seeing that have been destroyed that represent so much in our culture, our history," Jean said. "To see so much suffering, so much distress, is just unbearable. She did find it reassuring to see the humanitarian response coming from Canada and other countries. Canada has pledged to send its disaster response team to the island, and is deploying HMCS Halifax and HMCS Athabaskan. Harper said the first priority is to help those people who can be saved. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2010/...r-general.html |
01-13-2010, 10:19 PM | #11 |
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All my LOVE to everyone in Haiti, may the all the suffering and pain end soon!!!
where are the next 5 big earthquakes likey to hit? (according to CNN and Time) 1. Los Angeles 2. Tokyo 3. Tehran 4. Pacific Northwest 5. Indonesia http://www.time.com/time/specials/pa...930614,00.html I pray for xtra protection for these cities too!!! ~ one love ~ |
01-13-2010, 10:23 PM | #12 |
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A call to all
Special global nexus meditation for the people of Haiti this thursday 14 january 2010 at 08.00 pm gmt Please let's join where ever we may be to send our blessings, love and healing energies to our brothers and sisters One with You through the Heart mudra |
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01-13-2010, 10:46 PM | #15 |
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Mudra: is the pic in your post Quan Yin? Its beautiful... tks for adding it here.
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I live in Puerto Rico which is close to the Hispaniola. I truly feel for all my brethren that is suffering right now in Haiti. Here in the island we are starting to organize food and clothing drives to be sent ASAP but in the now we can all send our love to them, you pick your best method, as they sorely need it.
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01-14-2010, 02:57 AM | #18 |
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so sad.......
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A lot of private corporations are making donations. The biggest I've seen so far is this one:
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Quick to jump? I think not. I was merely surprised by your post. However, your post seemed quick to criticize a response that was already in the works. Until mass teleportation goes into effect, it will take some time for help to arrive. I know what you were referring to. People are helping. Winter Wolf |
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