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Awww, Hurricane Ike's Tiny Bushy-Tailed Victims Need Help
It's not just pets that need help in the aftermath of recent hurricanes, over 1,000 baby squirrels are undergoing care in what's best described as a "squirrel neonatal unit". The Houston SPCA still receives 20 to 30 lil ones each day, causing these creatures to far outnumber all of the other animals there.
We’re feeding them puppy formula every three hours.
No Place Like Home: Ike Victims May Not Get OK to Rebuild
A latent Texas law may keep beachfront homeowners from rebuilding after Hurricane Ike's devastation. Texas's 1959 Open Beaches Act prohibits private homes on public beaches. Whether a beach is public depends on tide lines, which can be upset by hurricanes like Ike.
How You Can Help Furry Victims of Hurricane Ike . . .
Thankfully, there were improved plans in place before the recent hurricanes hit, but I'm reminded that plenty of pets still need help in the storms' aftermath. Shelters including the Houston Humane Society and the Galveston Island Humane Society are working around the clock to photograph all the arriving animals to help keep track of the pets, and locate their owners. Much of the area is still without running water, electricity or gas .
This Guy Isn't Going to Let Hurricane Ike Get the Best of Him
I can see his Internet dating profile now: "Likes: long walks on the beach in a mascot costume during hurricane season. Dislikes: not having a lot of attention at all times." (Thanks for the silly video, bento barista!)
Front Page: Wall Street in Chaos, 2,000 Saved From Hurricane Ike, Stampede in Indonesia
- Wall Street in Chaos: Two Wall Street banks, Lehman Brothers and Merrill Lynch are in turmoil. Merrill Lynch has agreed to sell itself to Bank of America to stem their mounting financial crisis, while Lehman Brothers has filed for bankruptcy. Added to this, insurance giant AIG has sought $40 billion from the federal reserve to try and save itself.
Front Page: Hurricane Ike Tonight, English Channel Fire Burns, Zimbabwe Rivals Strike Power Agreement
- Hurricane Ike Tonight: Hurricane Ike is expected to make landfall with a direct hit to Galveston and Houston, with a population of 5.6 million. The National Hurricane center was crystal clear with their warning for evacuation: "Persons not heeding evacuation orders in single family one- or two-story homes will face certain death." Forecasters expect water 22 feet above sea level.
- English Channel Fire Burns: Firefighters are still putting out small fires after a blaze shut down undersea traffic in the tunnel between England and France.
Hurricanes Ike and Hanna Leave Destruction in Their Paths
On the heels of Hurricane Gustav, Hurricanes Ike and Hanna have walloped the Bahamas, Haiti, Turks and Caicos, and Cuba. For the Turks and Caicos, 80 percent of the homes on Grand Turk Island have been damaged. The devastating storm has ripped roofs and left residents cowering in closets, "just holding on for life.
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Were You Affected by Hurricane Ike?
With all eyes on Tropical Storm Gustav a few weeks ago, it seems as if Hurricane Ike snuck up on us. It ended up being a deadly storm. Were you or your home, or the homes of anyone you love, affected by the storm?
Briefing Book! How Will Bush Be Remembered in History?
- Bush: How will he be remembered down the road? Hardball takes on the debate. — Donklephant
- In the Year 2010: Take a look at what history books might say just in case we're faced with the complete dissolution of the US.
Voting Starts Today in OH — What's Your Registration Status?
While election day is still 35 days out (who's counting?) today marks the day Ohio residents can start casting their ballots. The opening of the flood gates comes just a day after Ohio courts ruled that new voters can register and cast an absentee ballot on the same day. Both candidates have been in the state, raising a little Buckeye and enthusiasm for their campaigns ahead of bringing on the vote.
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