Feb 8th, 2010
The pace of contributions continues to slow. There are lots of local groups, schools and businesses doing fund raising for Haitian earthquake relief, but the million dollar donations are just about over. $341 million donated by individual Americans, companies and foundations. $5.6 million by American Catholics in 16 dioceses and archdioceses. That count is woefully low because the dioceses are not publicizing their collection totals like they did for the tsunami and for Katrina.
Both women agree that there is not a lot of room for sensitivity in the aviation field.
They also agree that they are up to the challenge.
Women must try to do things as men have tried. When they fail, their failure must be but a challenge to others—Amelia Earhart.
As noted here in the past. Boley was arrested and then released in 2006. We speculated at the time that the ease with which he moved in and out of the United States coupled with the dismissal of charges against him suggested he had friends in high places.
“I love working with the planes,” she said. “It’s such a rush to work with air traffic.” She also takes pleasure in knowing she’s helped to get people back where they belong once their mission is complete.
“I really experienced that about a month ago when the Army was doing their changeover,” the sergeant said. “The C-17s were coming in, and I’m up here [in the tower] and can see hundreds of Army personnel loading onto the C-17. It was just incredible to know that we’re helping them get back to see their families.”
“People from Tagab are delighted to have this new sports grounds; young people will be able to practice their sports in better conditions, but this project also enabled to employ local craftsman,” said Mr. Najibullah, the head of the event. “It was really a good opportunity and we wish to take on a similar project.”
Feb 7th, 2010
The Haitian Prime Minister Jean-Max Bellerive indicated that there were more than 200,000 people dead, 300,000 injuries treated, 250,000 destroyed houses, and 30,000 disrupted businesses as of February 3.