Torn up Celine Dion....
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Posted on 09/04/2005 6:14:35 PM PDT by NautiNurse
Many that I spoke to expressed that sentiment.
I talked to a 17 year old boy about starting school Tuesday morning. He had dropped out this year and not started back. So why not start again? It going to be better than hanging out at the camp, it is a chance to set things right. We talked for quite a while and it is beginning to set in. His life can be different. Gangs are not running the school, the neighborhood. He can leave all that back in the water. It was incredible to see the reality of his new situation sink in to him. After seeing the brutal horror of gang life in its full blown action, there has to be a better way.
So maybe he is the origination of the term "refugee".
Scroll down; somebody fixed it.
Wow- this is just amazing. Thanks for posting...
Thanks for the informative post. Except for a few good posts like yours, this latest thread is pretty sparse as far as useful or interesting information goes.
Note to self. Don't concern myself when either California (less than 1000 taken) or New York (none listed) has a disaster.
*sniff*
(way cool)
LOL,,we have to invite you to our periodic underwear threads. You would love them.
You are bringing us amazing stories, that I'd hoped we would begin to hear. Thank you so much for that!
There is just that little part about crossing Florida first that has my attention :)
Refugees are those who seek refuge:
ref·uge n.
1. Protection or shelter, as from danger or hardship.
2. A place providing protection or shelter.
3. A source of help, relief, or comfort in times of trouble.
(yourDictionary.com)
Thus "refugee" is perfect, "Modern" dictionary definitions notwithstanding. Yes, dictionaries have become political. Highly so. They did not used to be. The newer definitions do not have to be accepted.
The "Mayor" is probably using those school buses to bring them in.
NN,
The last information I read was when the 2 block long levee was breached. I haven't been able to keep up with any type of news (whether here on FR or all other news sources).
Unfortunately, I've had to take medication that pretty well knocks me out and makes the best place for me to be is in bed.
I'm still not feeling 100% but can spend some time out of bed and catching up on what's happened (happening) in NO.
Is there some place for me to read up on NO? Y'know, a thread or similar that tells me whether the levee's were breached, what flooded as a result of the breach, how are search and rescue teams doing, is the dome still full of refugees, has everyone been rescued yet, any death toll estimates, if my town wanted to donate canned goods, clothing, bedding, furniture and money; is that acceptable or should we donate to who? I know the Red Cross and the Salvation Army are kind of like first responders but what can ordinary citizens do to help after the first responders have done their thing?
I regret if I seem a little disjointed, I'm still not all there yet. I apologize if I've offended anyone by this post. I know I could go read a lot of different threads but unfortunately, I don't have the stamina yet to do so.
NN, thanks for keeping the threads going and for all that you do.
I'm getting "page not found" when I hit the link...
Watching it on TV hurts. To actually reach out makes your heart sing.
One thing that is hard to get for these people is shower flip-flops. Most of these people are going to be in public shower arrangements and need the cheap rubber flip-flops. Anyone know how to get any down here?
Torn up Celine Dion....
Tell them to not to bother to ask for assistance the next time they have a big earthquake.
BTW, I do not miss Rita Cosby that much--but sure am glad Bill Hemmer is now with Fox. He's pretty "fair and balanced"--especially for having come from CNN.
1. Why didn't the mayor follow the Louisiana Evacuation plan?
2. Why were there so few National Guardsmen at the Superdome?
3. Why were there no porta-johns taken to the Superdome?
4. Why did the New Orleans police department have only one working boat?
5. Why was the New Orleans police department so poorly equipped that officers had to buy their own guns?
5. Where did all the FEMA money in Louisiana go? How much was taken by James Lee Witt and Wesley Clark, and why is Witt now being hired to review the same plan?
6. Where did the money the levee board had go? Did it fund a casino?
6. How come those buses never went to pick people up?
7. Why won't Governor Banco cede authority? What is she trying to hide?
I could go on and on, but you get my point, I'm sure. And I am NOT going to be nice about it. I will be calling every outlet I can find and asking these questions.
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