New 6.1 Quake Hits Haiti

Sachita · 01-20-2010, 07:30 AM

They said it could happen. Its a shame. It all worries me.

Diva · 01-20-2010, 08:20 AM

It was the first thing I heard when I sat down with my coffee this morning and I just could not believe it!

How much more can these poor people take? It must be so insane down there.....God bless Haiti......

Andrew, Jr. · 01-20-2010, 09:45 AM

Sad News.

Andrew

Ryobi · 01-20-2010, 11:44 AM

PLEASE, PLEASE! If you are (illegal) drug free, please visit your local Red Cross and give blood. It doesn't take long and is mostly painless. And, it's good for you. That small donation could be a huge gift to someone.

Linus · 01-20-2010, 11:47 AM

Wow. This gets harder and harder: Haiti's Women's Movement loses 3 leaders due to Quake

And unfortunately, I can't give blood (apparently being trans bars you for life) but I will donate funds to ensure my company can make a larger donation (they setup a fund where they match employees donations.

Diva · 01-23-2010, 06:50 AM

Watching CNN right now (6:45 am/Saturday 1.23.10) and here is some of what I've heard:

* Over 100,000 have died.

* The Haitian government has now called off the search for survivors.

* At the airport, there are stacks and stacks of medicines and infant formula....waiting.

Dr. Sanjay Gupta just went to the airport with a cart and got as much as he could carry ~ and they gave it to him! ~ and took it back to a hospital.

* The UN reports that they pulled about 130 from the rubble....is that it? That blew me away. I just knew it would be more than that. But I guess that speaks to just how devastating it is.

I can't even imagine the logistical nightmare. Who's in charge? Does it make sense to call off the search? Could there be a chance that someone might still be alive?

* There was a report of a 109 year old woman who was rescued by a granddaughter.....smiling. She was blind, but said she was here to celebrate her 110th birthday.

Sachita · 01-23-2010, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Linus

Wow. This gets harder and harder: Haiti's Women's Movement loses 3 leaders due to Quake

And unfortunately, I can't give blood (apparently being trans bars you for life) but I will donate funds to ensure my company can make a larger donation (they setup a fund where they match employees donations.

I didn't know that. why is that? why can't a trans give blood?

Blaze · 01-23-2010, 10:33 AM

It's really tuff out there, one of my Doctors returned, said he still cannot get the stench of death off his clothes, suitcase and lungs... There in dire need of so many medical supplies. My employer bought 25 thousand dollars of pain med's, gauze and crutches, and all the other necessities and yet it didn't even seem like very much when we packed them in the plane, darn the pharmaceutical people for making medical items so damn expensive for the common people and you know that there making millions on pennies of items. Our group will be leaving Monday/Tues. for a four day tour, there worried about our health too, I really don't care about my health, there are thousands and thousands who need medical attention. And to the shippers and airlines that will not help, you all suck too! Good thing we have private jets to help take supplies needed. Haiti will need more than prayers, they need us!

Soon · 01-23-2010, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sachita

I didn't know that. why is that? why can't a trans give blood?

I've never heard this before, either.

I'm also curious about Linus' statement.

cerys · 01-23-2010, 01:16 PM

If rescue teams were still pulling out live victims yesterday, I think it's too early to give up. It's amazing that people are still being found alive after 11 days, but just because the chance goes down doesn't mean there isn't any chance.

Sachita · 01-23-2010, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by cerys

If rescue teams were still pulling out live victims yesterday, I think it's too early to give up. It's amazing that people are still being found alive after 11 days, but just because the chance goes down doesn't mean there isn't any chance.

I know, this is amazing. Did you see that little boy? Really amazing.

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01-23-2010, 06:50 AM	#6
Diva Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Diva Preferred Pronoun?: Diva Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chez Diva Posts: 11,879 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,263 Thanked 17,174 Times in 5,239 Posts Rep Power: 0	Watching CNN right now (6:45 am/Saturday 1.23.10) and here is some of what I've heard: * Over 100,000 have died. * The Haitian government has now called off the search for survivors. * At the airport, there are stacks and stacks of medicines and infant formula....waiting. Dr. Sanjay Gupta just went to the airport with a cart and got as much as he could carry ~ and they gave it to him! ~ and took it back to a hospital. * The UN reports that they pulled about 130 from the rubble....is that it? That blew me away. I just knew it would be more than that. But I guess that speaks to just how devastating it is. I can't even imagine the logistical nightmare. Who's in charge? Does it make sense to call off the search? Could there be a chance that someone might still be alive? * There was a report of a 109 year old woman who was rescued by a granddaughter.....smiling. She was blind, but said she was here to celebrate her 110th birthday.

01-23-2010, 10:33 AM	#8
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cerys Junior Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: single Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Malden, Massachusetts Posts: 23 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 7 Posts Rep Power: 16	If rescue teams were still pulling out live victims yesterday, I think it's too early to give up. It's amazing that people are still being found alive after 11 days, but just because the chance goes down doesn't mean there isn't any chance.