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Date: December 27th, 2004

A Challenge, pick it up and pass it on

27 December, 2004 (21:22) | Blogging, Sociology | 4 comments

This is an open challenge to all bloggers to contribute a nominal sum, specifically earmarked for the tsunami survivors, to the Red Cross or some other organization that is trying to help them. I just contributed $35 Canadian which is about $30 US. The challenge is to meet or beat that. If you [...]

For SF fans

27 December, 2004 (21:07) | Sociology | No comments

Science Fiction fans everywhere will be relieved to hear that Arthur C. Clarke survived the tsunami that hit Sri Lanka.
From Sir Arthur regarding the recent tsunamis in South and Southeast Asia:
Thank you for your concern about my safety in the wake of Sunday’s devastating tidal wave.
I am [...]

Canada’s relief efforts

27 December, 2004 (16:15) | Science | 1 comment

The Canadian government has clarified it’s relief position and I’m glad to report that it certainly seems to be better than this morning’s as reported on CBC radio. Essentially we’ve sent $4 million and will send more as soon as we know what is most needed.
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Bill Graham defended the [...]

Portable satellite radio

27 December, 2004 (15:25) | Business | No comments

For me this is way cooler and more useful than the iPod. It has some flaws as the article points out but this is the first of its kind. Each generation will get better.
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Helping out

27 December, 2004 (13:32) | Sociology | No comments

For Canadians, the following Canadian locals of international non-profit organizations are collecting donations to help survivors of the Dec. 26 tsunami disaster:

Canadian Red Cross
1-800-418-1111
(or donate through your local Red Cross office)
UNICEF Canada
1-800-567-4483
UNICEF Canada
2200 Yonge St., Suite 1100
Toronto, Ont.
M4S 2C6

Oxfam Canada
1-800-466-9326
Asian Earthquake/Floods Relief, Oxfam Canada
200-215 Spadina Avenue
Toronto, Ont.
M5T 2C7
World Vision Canada
1-800-268-5528
Update1: I just heard that the [...]

 

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