The fire in another West Virginia Coal Mine. I'll be darn.Twenty-one West Virginia mining and mine related operations were recognized in Charleston Thursday for outstanding safety r
Why?
Why didn't Mayfield call the Mayor?
The city is devastated and needs the people who loved it when the storm hit to continue to love it. Below is a hideous approach to resurrecting New Orleans, especially given the fact New Orleans does not have it's own task force. The Gulf Coast is important. But, New Orleans needs a Task Force to facilitate it's needs.
President Meets with Foundations to Help Aid Gulf Coast Recovery
Room 350
Eisenhower Executive Office Building
2:07 P.M. EST
THE PRESIDENT: Laura and I are so thankful that Dr. Francis and Leland Speed -- Dr. Francis is from Louisiana, Mr. Leland Speed is from Mississippi -- are here to brief not only Don Powell and myself, and Laura, but also members of the compassion community here in America. We've got charities from all across the country, foundations from all across the country who have come to listen to the needs of the good people in Mississippi and Louisiana and the Gulf Coast region.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/01/20060119-4.html
FOUNDATIONS are fine as an ancillary approach and certainly they should not be turned away, but, a concerted effort by the people of this country is reflected in the depth of commitment of it's government. Bush is NOT committing the Federal Government to reconstructing New Orleans as promised. He is pandering to others who see a benefit to themselves as well as any help they can offer The Gulf Coast. Bush is 'passing the buck' rather than addressing the needs of the USA.
It is time to let The White House know exactly how remiss they are in helping with a comprehensive plan to reconstruct the Gulf Coast ASAP. It is no wonder the Senators and Governor of Louisiana is traveling to the Netherlands to find the answer. The Federal government has no answers and is seeking none either.
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Drew Griffin - New Orleans and Suicide. Two lawyers and three doctors have killed themselves after Katrina. Their lifestyles are gone. The city they loved and dedicated their practice to is gone. Where are the experts from FEMA that prevents this?
We need an effective government without corruption. We need it now !
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1044Keep the lid on the mine rescue until it's known for sure. Don't do this again ! Leave the emoting to the familes.
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The News Secretary.
It's a milliped.http://www.ext.vt.edu/departments/entomology/factsheets/milliped.html
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Marciano and the Marshes of the Gulf Coast. There is no foundation that has the resources to replace the wetlands/marshes. You all getting this picture? Our entire southern coast of this country is being left to CHANCE. We need competent leadership !
Yeah, the fisheries of the Gulf Coast is important.
There is also Sport Fishing to be a part of in activism for the resort areas of the Gulf Coast.
Support FishAmerica’s Gulf Fund
http://www.fishamerica.org/faf/support/gulf_fund.html
Fishery Market News
The NOAA Fisheries' "Fishery Market News" began operations in New York City on February 14, 1938. The primary function of this joint Federal/industry program is to provide accurate and unbiased reports depicting current conditions affecting the trade in fish and fishery products.
Market News takes the pulse of the market. Other services may try to diagnose the market, but Market News merely observes, records, and reports on current conditions. With offices located in Boston, Long Beach, New Orleans, New York, and Seattle the Market News service gathers and reports on a wealth of information. Barring unforeseen problems, the reports are updated by 3:00 pm (Eastern Time) on the day indicated. View the update schedule for the release dates of the following reports: Foreign Trade, Gulf Coast Shrimp, and Meal and Oil.
http://www.st.nmfs.gov/st1/market_news/
NO REPORT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE - NOV. 15, 2005
SHRIMP STATISTICS, JULY-2005
Maggie WilliamsNational Marine Fisheries ServiceStatistical Division2300 General Meyer Ave.NSA Bldg H-100, Suite 282New Orleans, LA 70142maggie.bourgeois@noaa.gov
http://www.st.nmfs.gov/st1/market_news/doc45.txt
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BY praising the fighters in Afghanistan the Dynamic Al Qaida Duo is guaranteed some of those fighters will be loyal to protecting them. I definitely believe Osama is scared. Definitely. We are close. We are very close to 'getting him.'
Alleged al-Zawahri tape praises fighters in Afghanistan
21.01.06 1.00pm
DUBAI - Al Qaeda's second-in-command, Ayman al-Zawahri, praised Islamic fighters in Afghanistan, according to an internet audio tape posted on Friday, a day after Osama bin Laden warned of attacks in America.
The speaker on the latest tape sounded like the Egyptian-born Zawahri. The little-known website which carried the tape said it was new but this could not be verified.
"I am honoured to recite this jihadist poem," he said, praising mujahideen fighters.
"We shall remain true to our oath (with the Afghan mujahideen)."
The message emerged one day after bin Laden, al Qaeda's leader, said the group was preparing attacks in the United States but was open to a conditional truce with the Americans, according to an audio tape attributed to him.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/story.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10364754
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The Press Briefing regarding the current mine emergency in West Virginia.
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I won't discuss Jill Carroll any further. The media industry is welcome to do that. I said my piece yesterday.
I find Danny Pearl's father a great resource. I am confident he would be more than pleased to have the 'industry' at his doorstep to address the issue of journalist safety. I find some of the young journalists fool hearty in their approach and need to heed the warnings of Danny's father. He has a great deal of experience with the authority of the Middle East that sees the world as he does. Don't they realize they are the future and their lives are an asset to us all? The next 'big story' in places like Iraq is a fantasy. Finding facts is the most valuable service to their profession and their readership in places this dangerous. Losing them does not enhance the circumstances for us.
The world has been shocked by the senseless loss of Daniel Pearl, a journalist who dedicated his life to bringing joy and understanding to the world.
http://www.danielpearl.org/about_us/index.html
The Los Angeles Times
January 1, 2006
Munich - Justice Must Be Done
By: JUDEA PEARL
When Steven Spielberg talks about his film "Munich," he uses words
such as violence, empathy, revenge and doubt." But one word is missing
from his comments, and from the film itself: "Justice."
Nearly four years ago, when the world reacted with shock and
indignation to the murder of our son, Wall Street Journal reporter
Daniel Pearl, my family and I had hoped the civilized nations would
mobilize to protect themselves, not merely against the practice of
targeting the innocent to transmit political messages but more
pointedly against the ideologies that license such moral deformity.
http://www.danielpearl.org/news_and_press/articles/munich_justice.html
Ricketts named 2006 Daniel Pearl Memorial Journalism Intern
Camille J. Ricketts, editor in chief of the Stanford Daily, has been chosen as the 2006 Daniel Pearl Memorial Journalism Intern.
A senior majoring in history with a minor in creative writing, Ricketts will work in the London bureau of the Wall Street Journal this summer.
The internship was established to commemorate the work and ideals of Daniel Pearl, a Stanford alumnus and Wall Street Journal foreign correspondent who was kidnapped and murdered in Pakistan in 2002.
In an essay written as part of her application, Ricketts described her affinity for Pearl's work. "Daniel Pearl made it his mission to give many who were lost or unnoticed a recognizable face and a louder voice," she wrote. "Like Pearl, I strive to capture people's idiosyncrasies, while never losing sight of their commonalities."
Ricketts has held previous journalism internships at the Washington bureau of Knight Ridder, the San Francisco Bay Guardian, Stanford magazine and The Almanac (Menlo Park). She is from Fremont, Calif.
A committee of Communication Department faculty members evaluated applicants for the internship. The final decision was made by the Wall Street Journal.
http://www.danielpearl.org/news_and_press/articles/ricketts.html
Dear Friend,
We are proud to share this update on the activities of the Daniel Pearl Foundation and we'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in the Foundation. We wish you Happy Holidays and the fulfillment of all of your dreams in 2006
With deep gratitude,
The Pearl Family
We welcome your comments, suggestions and ideas. Please feel free to forward this newsletter to others who might be interested.
http://www.danielpearl.org/news_and_press/newsletter_dec05_vol2_ed3.html
In line with our mission of promoting cross-cultural understanding, we will post from time to time stories, ideas and activities that highlight progress toward this goal.
http://www.danielpearl.org/news_and_press/rays_of_hope.html
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The Mine Company is STILL searching for an answer.
The West Virginia Governor. He is steadfast in his devotion to the people of West Virginia.
I've had enough for the week.
