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Mexicali/San Luis Rio Colorado News: The Border Recovers from a Big Blow

Prone to earth movements, the Mexicali area straddles the San Andres, Imperial, Cerro Prieto, Laguna Salada and other faults.

(LAS CRUCES, N.M.) - More than two weeks after a 7.2 earthquake struck the Baja California/Sonora border region, residents are still assessing damages, making repairs and dealing with thousands of aftershocks.

In Mexicali, tens of thousands of students were expected to begin returning to classes on April 19.

Africa: Faces in Words

New weekly update on the breaking stories in the African nations.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Unseen, unheard; no one should be the bearer of these two words. Unfortunately, Africa is often in the forefront of this association.

Our common humanity should change this; we should never look away because it is too distant.

Africa: Faces in Words

New weekly update on the breaking stories in the African nations.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Unseen, unheard; no one should be the bearer of these two words. Unfortunately, Africa is often in the forefront of this association.

Our common humanity should change this; we should never look away because it is too distant.

Haiti`s Socioeconomic Makeover

Global intervention is not necessary; However, Global sustainable involvement and empowerment are essential.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Let’s first preface and pose a question; when we consider the path of least resistance what seems easier to pursue AID, OR SOCIOECONOMIC REDEVELOPMENT?

This seems to be the standard across the world when it comes to confronting such large undertakings.

Empowering Haiti

How to begin to Empower Haiti and start the mending process?

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Looking through the historical lens of Haiti, before the earthquake, before the hurricane, there is a place known to most of the outside world as a Caribbean island and its related connotation.

If you take one step inside Haiti, there is a much different picture; that of poverty, unemployment, sacrifice and sadness.

Africa: Faces in Words

New weekly update on the breaking stories in the African nations.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Unseen, unheard; no one should be the bearer of these two words. Unfortunately, Africa is often in the forefront of this association.

Our common humanity should change this; we should never look away because it is too distant.

Local Citizens Aid Haitan Recovery Without Leaving Salem

CrisisCamp Volunteers Transform Disaster Relief.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Injured Haitians frantically sent calls for help – many from within the rubble– via cell phones texts hoping someone would respond.

Race for the Roses Half Marathon/10K/5K to Benefit Albertina Kerr

The race is on. Race for the Roses is scheduled for Sunday, April 11.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Close to 5,000 runners and walkers will participate in the upcoming 12th Annual Race for the Roses. Three courses—5K, 10K and half marathon—show off the city's most vibrant sights.

The race begins and ends at the Oregon Convention Center, with the half marathon beginning at 7 a.m., the 10K at 7:20 a.m. and the 5K at 7:35 a.m. Every registrant gets a tech shirt, and roses are awarded to every finisher.

Africa: Faces in Words

New weekly update on the breaking stories in the African nations.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Unseen, unheard; no one should be the bearer of these two words. Unfortunately, Africa is often in the forefront of this association.

Our common humanity should change this; we should never look away because it is too distant.

Urgent Call for Human Milk Donations for Haiti Infants

Donor milk provides unique protection for fragile preterm infants, mothers who are willing to donate human milk should contact their regional Mothers’ Milk Bank.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA), United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC), International Lactation Consultant Association/United States

Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA/USLCA), and La Leche League International (LLLI) are jointly issuing an urgent call for human milk donations for premature infants in Haiti, as well as sick and premature infants in the United States.