Seen here an aerial view shows the partially submerged Yuli Town in Sichuan Province in this photo taken yesterday and distributed by the Xinhua News Agency.
A swollen "Quake Lake" in one of the worst hit areas has topped China's agenda of relief work. The Tangjiashan Quake Lake formed by landslides, is seen here on Monday, authorities rushed on Tuesday to evacuate people in the path of potential flood waters building up.
The efforts are aimed at getting all 1.3 Million people on the move within 4 hours should Quake Lake banks fully open. Hundred of workers using 40 large pieces of earth moving equipment have been working around the clock attempting to construct a diversion channel.
The Tangjiashan Lake is some 3.2 kilometers away from the seat of Beichuan County, the area worst hit by the Sichuan Earthquake on the May 12 The lake hold some 130 million cubic meters of water, it's water level was 727.02 meters on Tuesday up 1.82 meters from Monday however the water levels are slowing.
At least 50,000 cubic meters of debris have been removed. 158,000 people from 169 communities have been relocated so far should the Quake Lake breaks it's banks. The diversion channel is not expected to be completed until June 05
Jewish allies of Pastor John Hagee have rallied to defend him despite the abrupt repudiation of his endorsement by Senator John McCain.
Seen here Rabbi Scheinberg, of Congregation Rodfei Shalom Synagogue with Pastor John Hagee speaking during a news conference on May 23 in San Antonio, Texas saying "...John Hagees's words were twisted and used to attack him...Hagee interpreted a biblical verse in a way not very different from several legitimate Jewish authorities."
Los Angeles Syndicated Radio talk show host Dennis Prager said this week that "John Hagee is one of the most pro-Jewish Christians alive...To accuse such a man of anything anti-Jewish renders both truth and anti-Semitism meaningless..."
More here from the Washington Times
Liberal's and some other irrelevant pro-Islamic apologists such as the Rev. Jim Sutter last week has once again mischaracterized John Hagge's comments to reflect their own absurd ideological persuasions.
Last month I wrote here that "In the egotistical world of embellisher Jim Sutter, craving attention is his top priority..." In March I wrote at Townhall.com that "Some peoples lives are so fraught with nothingness that to occupy themselves and to make believe their own importance and self worth, they manufacture allegations that have no basis in fact..."
Senator Joe Liberman, I-CT has announced that he will be addressing a July conference "Christian's United for Israel" hosted by John Hagee in Washington, DC saying that Hagee's organization is "a vital force in supporting the war against terrorism and defending our ally, Israel."
Keith Olbermann Compares Right Wingers To Jihadists that Michelle (Malkin) and the "lunatic fringe" are "fascists"---Olbermann and his ilk like throwing that word around a lot. Olbermann Accuses 'Fascist' Bush of Engaging in Terrorism
Is Olbermann on the verge of another professional melt down? During West Virgina's Primary Coverage, Olbermann began pounding the table when White House Reporter David Gregory didn't wrap up his segment quickly enough to satisfy him.
Scott McClellan has agreed to give his first cable television interview to MSNBC Olbermann tomorrow night.
MSNBC continues to get trounced in the ratings behind FOX News which remains on top for the 77th month. The O'Reilly Factor, remained # 1 in cable news for the 90th consecutive month.
Chinese authorities are reporting that the death toll from the Sichuan Earthquake on May 12 has risen to 68,109 with 364,552 people injured and 19,851 were still unaccounted for.
A photo of the devastation of the Sichuan Earthquake, more than 45.61 million people have been affected by the disaster,
You can make a difference in the lives of others by making a donation in any amount to the China Red Cross Society which is urgently seeking donations to help the Survivors of the devastating Sichuan Earthquake.
Disgruntled former White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan who served from May 2003-April 2006 writes in his memoir due out next week that he was pushed out to leave earlier than he had wanted. McClellan says that President Bush "veered terribly off course" and was not "open and forthright on Iraq" likewise criticizing the White House Press Corps as "complicit enablers" for focusing on covering the march to war.
Scott McClellan pictured here along with his wife, their daughters and his Mother, Texas Independent Gubernatorial Candidate Carole Keeton Strayhorn making a concession speech in November, 2006
Angry and bitter that George Bush wouldn't support his Mother's candidacy for Texas Governor in 2006 when she left the Republican Party to run as an Independent against GOP Incumbent Governor Rick Perry, McCellan took to the lecture circuit and began writing his memoir.
The White House responded to Scott McCellan's book calling it "self serving sour grapes" as he panders the talk show circuit attempting to sell his book.
Just last year McCellan said publicly that he didn't believe that George Bush lied to him about the leak of CIA Operative Valerie Plume's identity, though he now states that the White House permitted him to repeat a lie.
McCellan now calls Vice President Dick Cheney "the Magic Man" who "always seemed to get his way...could not contain his deep seated certitude, even arrogance..."
Attempting to explain his sudden change from defender to critic of the Bush Administration, McCellan claims to be learning from his personal mistakes in order to become a better person, being true to his Christian faith.
White House Press Secretary Dana Perino described George Bush as "surprised" by McCellan's book but that the President wouldn't have anything to say for the "...President has more pressing matters then to spend time commenting on books by former staffers."
Fran Townsend, former Security Advisor of the White House Counter-Terrorism Office and now a CNN Commentator said of McCellan's book, "this now strikes me as self-serving, disingenuous and unprofessional."
Tan Haimei, became the youngest Olympic Torchbearer yesterday. After being abandoned by her Mother six months after her birth, her father lost his left arm during a work accident, leaving Tan to live with her Grandparents.
In 2006 Tan won national fame as one of the "Persons Who Move Us The Most" together with Yang Liwei and NBA All-Star Yao Ming.
When Tan started a new school, she discovered that many of her classmates had come from families whose parents left them with elders. Tan said she "...in fact shared the lonliness and often the helplessness" of other children without parents.
Tan soon started 'Team for Left Behind Children' saying, "...if we get together to help each other we won't be lonely anymore" the project aimed to bring left behind children together for mutual assistance and community volunteer efforts.
Persistence has paid off, Tan's 'Team for Left Behind Children' has grown from her own class, to the entire school, then across the city and province to the entire country.
Asian Games 100 Meters Hurdles Champion Liu Jing and 19 other Olympic athletes were in Sichuan Province when the devastating Earthquake struck, all survived unharmed. Liu a native of Sichuan Province, had been training in the area when the Earthquake struck. Some of the athletes did lose family members in the disaster.
Sporting infrastructure was destroyed during the 7.9 magnitude earthquake, a newly built gymnasium, a swimming pool and sports stadium were lost during the quake.
More here about the Olympic Athletes that survived the Sichuan Earthquake and news from Women in the Beijing Olympic Games
Sharon Stone comment about Karma is having a major impact on her image in China. The middle aged actress demonstrates how ignorant some Hollywood stars may be...if her theory holds true than every natural disaster from the Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 to the 1996 Katrina Hurricane are the result of bad Karma, said Zeen Zhang of the 50 year old Heart of Stone actress.
Photographs here of Chinese Women in Earthquake areas.
You too can make a difference in the lives of others by making a donation in any amount to the China Red Cross Society which is urgently seeking money to help rebuild the lives of the people affected by the devastating Sichuan Earthquake.
Founded in May, 1992 Soong Ching Ling Foundation carries forward the spirit and love of children and friendship among nations.
You too can help children affected by the Sichuan Earthquake by your support of Soong Ching Ling Foundation. No donation is too small and all assistance will be used to support the Survivors in Wenchuan and other areas through the Bureau of Civil Affairs, Sichuan Province.
Soong Ching Ling Foundation in Chinese or in English
Seen here a children playing after being resettled in Leigu Town, Beichuan County.
Doctor's at Shanghai Children's Hospital, have been able to save the leg of a 6 year old Sichuan Survivor which was broken and had become infected. Li Xin was one of 141 Survivors that arrived in Shanghai from Chengdu.
Hospital Officials said that celebrations for the upcoming International Children's Day on June 01 which is also Li Xin's birthday, will take place on Sunday to cheer the children up.
Barry Obama's non-Uncle liberated Auschwitz Barry doesn't even have an Uncle.
In fact it was the Soviet Troops that Liberated Auschwitz so unless Barry's non-Uncle was serving in the Red Army in January 1945 it didn't happen.
We later learn his Great Uncle was among the American Troops that liberated Buchenwald and became a victim himself, spending months an isolated recluse.
U.S. Military Honor Guard, stand at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery.
God Bless The USA by Lee Greenwood
"If tomorrow all the things were gone I'd worked for all my life and I had to start again with just my children and my wife, I'd thank my lucky stars to be living here today, cause the flag still stands for freedom and they can't take that away. And I'm proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free and I won't forget the men who died who gave that right to me..."
President George Bush remarks at the Tomb of the Unknowns
Barry's 50 documented Lies and still growing...
1. Claims Father linked to Kennedy's;
2. Claims not an active Muslim as a child;
3. Claims his Father was a Goat Herder;
4. Claims he was unaware of his Pastor Jeremiah's Wright's 9/11 comments;
5. Denies using his church for politics;
More here from Atlas Shrugs
Democrat Lorain City Council Member Dennis Flores was busted in a prostitution sting and operating a motor vehicle while impaired according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Flores attempted to hire a prostitute that turned out to be an undercover Police Officer.
On the City of Lorain web site, Flores says, "...and look forward to improving the safety in our neighborhoods...I serve as a Block Watch Captain..."
Attempts to contact Mr. Flores at his home and by e-mail dennis_flores@cityoflorain.org have been unsuccessful.
More than 5,000 injured persons have been taken from Sichuan Province for more specialized treatment---medical workers seen here have set up Mobile Hospitals jointly being managed by Germany & Shanghai Huashan Hospital.
Other patients are being transported to 18 different provinces for care. The May 12 earthquake resulted in more than 65,000 fatalities and over 360,000 people injured. A 6.4 magnitude aftershock resulted in the deaths of 8 people and more than 1,000 additional injuries.
NBA All-Star Center Yao Ming has filmed a public service announcement helping to raise much needed funds for the Survivor's of the Sichuan earthquake.
You too can help make a difference in the lives of the quake Survivors by making a donation of any amount to the Red Cross Society of China which is urgently in need of money to help rebuild the lives of those affected from the devastating earthquake.
Israel has donated more than $1.5 Million Dollars worth of materials for the Survivors of the Sichuan Earthquake.
Two shipments are being sent by Israel the first arrived Thursday afternoon consisting of sleeping bags, blankets and water purifiers, the second shipment will arrive in China soon, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
Pictured a boy waves before a bus leaves a relief center to go to temporary housing constructed for Earthquake Survivors.
Two elderly Survivors were rescued Thursday, from a quake struck mountain after being stranded for 11 days.
Relief supplies including rice, milk powder, salt and disinfectants are being collected in Beijing for earthquake survivors. Qin Gang, Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that China is in urgent need for more tents or movable houses for Sichuan earthquake survivors.
You too can make a difference in the lives of others by making a donation of any amount to the Red Cross Society of China which is urgently seeking money to help the Survivors of the Sichuan earthquake.
Many families want to adopt Sichuan earthquake orphans, parents deprived of their children must never be forgotten.
Pictured here, children having their meals in Sichuan Province and a three year old girl eats instant noodles from a package.
Physical injuries will be easier to heal than wounded minds and souls a child rescued from the rubble refused to talk with anyone including her Grandmother, nightmares are being reported. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can last a long time, particularly for those who have lost loved ones.
A poem by an anonymous author entitled "Hold on to Mom, my Child" spread widely around the Internet in China after the devastating Sichuan earthquake. "...come hold Mom's hand tightly. Let Mom go with you...in the days without me, give your love to other children..." More here, Deprived parents in China quake need more care from China View
The catastrophic Sichuan quake has prompted an outburst of humanitarian feeling. More than 51,000 have perished and nearly 30,000 remain missing.
Xiong Lei writes, "We used to love those who loved us, love our own folks. Then we'd love those who we deemed were worth our love, those leaders and heroes. Now we'd give our love to everyone around us and to every life and we fuse such love into our work and become more committed to our respective work."
"What would you do knowing you have one day or less left in this world? Many of us choose to make good use of life's precious last hours to relish what we have coveted but have not enjoyed or to bid a sentimental farewell to those we love and to those who love us. Life however seldom allows for such pre-scripted endings..." Last vows of Honor, China Daily
It's important to let those who are truly special in our lives, to know in their hearts how important they really are, friends may become an extension of ones family. I have made it a practice to make certain that those that I care for know in their hearts that I do love them. Love is a gift, we demonstrate our love to others by our attitude and our actions.
You too can make a difference in the lives of others, by making a donation in any amount to the Red Cross Society of China which is urgently seeking donations to help survivors of the devastating Sichuan earthquake.
You may also help the Survivors of the Sichuan Earthquake by making a donation here in Chinese or in English
For additional information contact: Red Cross Society of China
E-Mail: redcross@chineseredcross.org.cn
Send your condolences to the Victims & Families of the devastating Sichuan Earthquake here in Chinese or in English courtesy of China Daily
Chinese authorities are urgently seeking more tents for the five million people left homeless by the Sichuan Earthquake.
Seen here photos of some of the tents set up for the Survivors. Jet Li disaster relief One Foundation, here in English or Chinese has established an office in Sichuan Province and has raised nearly
56.5 Million Yuan ($8.1 Million USD) all funds are deposited into the account of the Red Cross Society of China to help Survivors of the devastating earthquake.
Will you help? Every dollar helps to rebuild the lives of the Survivors of the Sichuan Earthquake. Donate here in English or Chinese
Xiexie (Thank you)
Barry Obama calls for repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act signed into law by President Clinton in 1996
The law protects states from having to recognize same sex marriages contracted in other states.
Change We Can Believe In---Barry's elitist liberalism is coming through loud and clear. Oh my!
The U.S. House of Representatives has now joined the Senate and White House, pledging full support for efforts to aid the Survivors of the devastating Sichuan Earthquake last week.
Children gather around a wreath of white chrysanthemums to mourn the Sichuan earthquake victims, in east China's Jiangsu Province on May 19
A U.S. Military aircraft carrying more than $700,000 worth of aid landed in Chengdu on Sunday as the first foreign military relief packages arrived.
The Hardest Thing Is To Say Good Bye from China Daily, on-line community.
Shanghai Businessman and colleagues travels to Chengdu and personally delivers necessities along with toys and treats for the children, volunteering their time to help the Survivors of the devastating Sichuan Earthquake. More here from China View
You too can personally help by making a donation of any amount to the Red Cross Society of China which is urgently seeking donations to help Survivors of the devastating Sichuan Earthquake.
Seen here, Children holding up signs thanking Rescuers in Sichuan Province. Full gallery of pictures may be seen here from China View
You too can help, the Red Cross Society of China urgently needs your help to aid in the relief efforts for the Survivors of the Sichuan Earthquake. Any amount you donate would be greatly appreciated.
Democratic Presidential Candidates Obama & Clinton who fear Free Trade, Competition & Innovation are continuing to cry for protectionism and tax increases as a way to protect American Jobs to spur economic growth and development?
British Foreign Secretary David Millbrand has said that Britain is concerned by the trade protectionist stance taken by Democratic Candidates, Financial Times reported Monday saying, "...American Internationalism has been a feature of all periods of global progress...It's absolutely clear that the world needs an America thats engaged with the global trading system in a very fundamental, a very committed way. The problem is not too much trade, the problem is too little trade..."
"In the post World War II era, the United States was the champion of global trade, overseeing the creation of much of the infrastructure, since the normalization of U.S. relations with China in 1979, Washington & Beijing have cultivated cooperative policies...In 2007, U.S. imports from China amounted to $322 Billion Dollars about $10 Billion more than from Canada...U.S. exports to China have grown rapidly to $65 Billion Dollars...said Dan Steinbock, Research Director at the International Business at the India, China and America Institute.
Continued global economic growth and the robust demand for the global markets have contributed to China's increasing foreign trade. "China will continuously endeavor to improve its trade pattern...said Yushi Li, Vice President of Chinese Academy of International Trade & Economic Cooperation.
As China strives to expand its market and continues to realize strong economic growth, Democrat's should be learning a lesson from our friends in China, that competition, free trade and tax cuts spurs economic growth, development and prosperity.
Tired old protectionism policies would isolate the U.S. from the world market place, resulting in reduced economic growth and job losses.
Last month I wrote here that CNN Jack Cafferty, called Chinese people "A bunch of Goons and Thugs."
CNN & Cafferty still continue not to show any regrets for it's disrespectful words.
While growing up we all have heard, "Sticks and Stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me."
June Hunt writes at Christianity.com "Wrong, wrong, wrong. We all know that words can break our hearts...words can kill a relationship. Words can murder our motivation and inspiration..."
A person's mouth speaks volumes of their character.
"A good person produces good from the good treasure of their heart and an evil person produces evil from evil treasure because the mouth speaks from the overflow of the heart." Luke 6:45
Two power plant workers were rescued after being trapped for 216 hours in a water diversion tunnel.
Cui Changhui pictured here suffered bone fractures and her condition was listed as critical but has been now upgraded to stable after treatment. More here fron China.org
Red Cross Society of China urgently needs your financial assistance to help aid in relief efforts of the devastating Sichuan earthquake, which has left more than five million people homeless creating severe shortages in basic necessities for the survivors.
Giving a Red Envelope is tradition in the Chinese community and may have originated during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) when elderly people would bind stacks of coins with red yarn, these were known as Yasuiqian---literally meaning "pressed money" and were believed to extend hope for longevity by safeguarding the older generations from illness and death.
Giving Hongbao today is tradition during Spring Festival and is a must for important family social events in the Chinese community. Red Envelopes are given in times of tragedy and the only time that the sum given should begin with an odd number.
China has experienced a devastating earthquake which has left up to five million people homeless and in desperate need. The Sichuan earthquake has created severe shortages of some necessities, medicines and machines. List of urgently needed goods in quake hit areas with contact information.
You too can help the survivors of the Sichuan earthquake by making a donation to the Red Cross Society of China which is urgently seeking money to aid in relief efforts.
Chinese Christians need Bibles and you can send a Bible to China. A gift of $4.00 will provide 4 Christians in China with God's word.
Through a partnership with the American Bible Society Christian's may help send 250,000 Bibles to China.
President & Mrs. George Bush seen here bow their heads in prayer at the Chinese Embassy today in Washington, D.C. The sign reads, "We mourn the victims of the 5-12 Earthquake."
The United States is providing an additional $815,000 worth of earthquake aid to China, including search and rescue recovery equipment. The President offered any additional assistance China requests and prayers for all the lives torn apart by the devastating Sichuan earthquake.
More here from Reuters UK.com
