(Source: newsweek)
A student holding a pencil tries to ‘erase’ riot police during a demonstration in Bogota November 10, 2011. Students marched in a nationwide protest against government reform of public universities, according to student organizations.
(Source: Los Angeles Times)
Magnetic North & Taiyo Na - “Fukushima”
Dedicated to the victims and families of 9/11 and the Japan Earthquake, Tsunami and Nuclear Crisis of 2011.
Dedicated to the victims of any tragedy compounded by not just natural forces but human error and deceit.
Dedicated to those who in the midst of this, find the love and courage necessary to get back up on their feet and rebuild.
Dedicated to love over evil.
(Source: youtu.be)
An unidentified woman is seen perched on the edge of a burning building on Surrey Street in Croydon, England, on Aug. 8, 2011.
(Source: whitehouse.gov)
Sign Of The Times of the Day: Sculptor Cheryl Stewart’s Osama bin Laden question mark has been a staple of Brooklyn’s Red Hook neighborhood for the past 9 years and 232 days.
Yesterday, it received its long-awaited response.
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2011 Sendai Earthquake / How To Help: President Obama released a statement earlier announcing that “[t]he United States stands ready to help the Japanese people in this time of great trial.” Below is a list of charities and relief organizations you can donate to in order to help bring aid to those affected by the worst earthquake in Japanese history.
- The American Red Cross has set up a special designation for disaster relief efforts in Japan. To donate, click here, or text REDCROSS to 90999 to instantly donate $10.
- International Medical Corps says it is putting together relief teams and supplies to aid Japan “and other affected countries.” Donate here.
- GlobalGiving’s Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund.
- World Vision’s Disaster Response Fund.
- Click here to donate to AmeriCares’ emergency relief response.
- Save the Children’s Japan Earthquake Tsunami Children in Emergency Fund.
- Reminder: Google’s Crisis Response Center / Person Finder.
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Earlier: TDW’s Breaking News post on the 2011 Sendai earthquake with live updates.
(Source: thedailywhat)