Trying to promote the good in this world of horrifying tragedies.

Opinion poll has strikingly different viewpoints.

In 1994 there was a government agency created that didn’t create a lot of scandal and to a large extent went unnoticed. But this government agency has made a huge contribution to the quality of life for all who get involved with it. It is the agency called Americorps created by the Clinton Administration to replicate the success of the Peace Corps to tap the power of national service to aid those in need across America.

Gale, katrina, calamity, legal.

Despite warnings of the oncoming storm, New Orleans Mayor and Louisiana Governor hestitated to take action. Their hesitation needlessly caused hundreds of injuries and deaths. Today we hear and see the path of disastrous tornadoes racing through Kansas and Oklahoma, leaving death and destruction in its path. Can we really believe that these crisies are similar?

After devastating tornadoes rip through Joplin, MO, America reaches out to her own. But much more will be needed.

Here are ways to help Japan, a country that has just been impacted by a devastating earthquake and tsunami.

The largest pet rescue operation ever.

An introduction to David Harvey’s paper considering the ways in which modern urban redevelopment can be used to remove the poor and unattractive.

Prior to the arrival of the Katrina disaster the many folks who were transferred to the Superdome were instructed by the authorities to bring at least a three day supply of emergency rations with them. These supplies were to include not only their food and water but also any necessary prescription medications that were necessary. Unfortunately the majority of the potential occupants failed to comply with that simple request whether it was a result of not having the materials necessary at hand or simply being in a hurry to evacuate their home.