BBC News - Hundreds of thousands back Iran Revolution

UPDATE-The incredibly brave opposition to the tyrannical Iranian regime continues its struggle despite the unpeakable cruelty being inflicted. The National, an English language newspaper published in the United Arab Emirates, has a good report. Go here


BBC News - Hundreds of thousands back Iran Revolution

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Helping Haiti

 That sad and long suffering little place called Haiti has been struck down by a great catastrophe and assistance is urgently needed. The USA and many other countries have responded quickly and as usual many volunteers are rushing to the scene.The following account of the great loss suffered by the UN in  Haiti was received by email this morning. It includes links to facilitate donations to the relief effort and I urge everyone to contribute.

The UN headquarters building for the peacekeeping force was flattened with over 150 UN folks inside, including people from at least 20 countries (U.S. included).   All are missing and unaccounted for.   This may shape up to be the single largest loss of life for the UN ever.  Many of my colleagues fear that they have lost many good friends and mentors – Annabi (the head of the UN in Haiti) was one colleague’s direct boss for over 8 years. 

The good folks at the Fairfax Fire and Rescue arrived on the ground about 2 hours ago with 72 people, 6 dogs and all the equipment needed to find and dig people out.  LA search and rescue is loading up in California with a similar team to arrive overnight, and Miami Dade is loading up with an identical team.  UK, Netherlands, Iceland also sending smaller teams.   Next 48-60 hours is critical for getting to people.

  

Fastest and easiest way to give is on the front of the White House and USUN websites (www.whitehouse.gov and www.usun.state.gov) -  text  “HAITI” to 90999 and $10 will be added to your cell phone bill for a donation to the Red Cross.

A Great Patriotic Video

I received the following in an email today. It has been around since May and and has been viewed many times on You tube.

"This video resulted from a Mom in Alabama asking her high school son to help with a commercial for the Tea Party she was involved in organizing.

Boy, does it slam the message home. Very impressive. Here is her note: "I asked Justin if he could help me make a commercial for my group's Tea Party. He sat down at the laptop for about an hour, and then brought this to me and asked, 'is this okay, Mom?'

After I finished watching it, my stomach was in my throat. Everyone that I have sent it to has really enjoyed it, so I wanted my friends to see it. I am so proud!"

A very powerful video...turn up the sound & sit back....!!! "

Trace Adkins at Wounded Warriors Fundraiser

Miracle on the Hudson

The following Coast Guard video from Youtube is truly amazing. Airbus 320 glides into the Hudson under control of "Sully" at 2 mins and 4 secs and the ferry boat is alongside to remove passengers from the wings 4 Minutes later. Only in America.