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Over the weekend, Sean Penn caused quite a media frenzy when he showed up in Cannes at a Haiti fundraising and insulted everyone present, accusing them of abandoning the cause. A new interview with Today explains why he got so passionate about it. Penn sat down with Ann Curry to talk about Haiti and his charitable ... |
23 May 2012
10:13 GMT |
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Actor and activist Sean Penn is in Cannes to take part at the Haiti: Carnival In Cannes gala, a benefit that will raise money for the country that is still reeling from the devastating 2010 earthquake. At least on two separate occasions, the star lost his cool and let loose an expletive-ridden diatribe.
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19 May 2012
03:21 GMT |
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Earlier this month, Kim Kardashian traveled to earthquake-devastated Haiti for charity work. The National Enquirer and several other tabloids claimed she was there just for fun, a claim that Kim is now bitterly denying on her official blog page. The reality star went to Haiti with her mother, visiting various women&#... |
22 December 2011
04:19 GMT |
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For weeks now, Kim Kardashian has only been getting media attention because of the drama surrounding her failed, 72-day marriage to basketballer Kris Humphries. That could change soon, since she's now in Haiti for charity work.Granted, it could be that her visit there is motivated solely by selfless purposes, bu... |
12 December 2011
11:12 GMT |
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Back in January 2010, the small Caribbean island of Haiti was struck mercilessly by an intense earthquake that killed as many as 230,000 people. One of its consequences was that even cooking became a perilous activity. Berkeley Lab experts now seek to develop cookstoves for these people.
The research team, based a... |
29 September 2011
03:57 GMT |
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As the impoverished nation of Haiti is struggling to rebuild itself following the earthquake that devastated its population in January 2010, experts are not painting a very encouraging picture. The latest seismic risk maps are very worrying, analysts say.
These maps are created precisely to help Haitian authorities ... |
25 May 2011
01:21 GMT |
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Weather experts warn of the looming threat that tropical storm Tomas is posing on the already-battered nation of Haiti. The atmospheric event may trigger massive landslides in areas that have already been destabilized geologically by the January 7.0-magnitude earthquake.According to current forecasts, it would appear... |
5 November 2010
10:57 GMT |
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Scientists in the United States say that the January 12 earthquake that struck Haiti had its intensity amplified by local landforms and landscapes surrounding the capital Port-au-Prince. This city was the most affected by the effects of the shallow tremor, and thousands of people lost their lives here because of poor... |
18 October 2010
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With the world's freshwater resources in deteriorating condition, more and more experts are beginning to turn their attention to the ocean as a source for drinking water. MIT experts are leading the way. In the wake of the Haiti earthquake that struck the impoverished Caribbean nation in January 2010, millions w... |
15 October 2010
05:55 GMT |
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In a new scientific study, researchers have determine the existence of an underground fault line near Haiti, which may have been primarily responsible for the January 12 earthquake that struck the nation.The international team that conducted the new investigation says that the subsurface fault was not known before th... |
15 October 2010
02:48 GMT |
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A team of geologists from the US and Haiti, that have been studying the January 12 Haiti earthquake, say that other cities like Los Angeles, Istanbul or Kingston also risk being struck by a tsunamis, and the actual catastrophe risk is much higher than expected.The explanation for this statement is pretty logical: all... |
11 October 2010
08:47 GMT |
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Experts say in a new scientific study that the January earthquake which struck the impoverished nation of Haiti did not release all of the tension accumulated in the tectonic plates surrounding the area. The main implication for this is that future quakes are still possible in the region. They could be of varied magn... |
11 October 2010
03:51 GMT |
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After a devastating tremor struck the impoverished nation of Haiti back in January, geologists who arrived on the scene to analyze the situation stumbled upon an unexpected discovery – a never-before-seen fault line system.The new findings bear considerable implications for studies seeking to determine the risk... |
12 August 2010
10:59 GMT |
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A few days ago, singer and producer Wyclef Jean announced that, in light of the events in Haiti earlier this year and the state in which the country now finds itself, he sees it as his duty and calling to run for President in the November elections. As such, perhaps the first thing he should become accustomed to is c... |
7 August 2010
04:18 GMT |
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When Haiti was wrecked by earthquakes at the beginning of the year, one of the most active celebrities in raising money for the people here and the rescue missions was singer Wyclef Jean. With his Yele Haiti foundation alone, Wyclef raised over $9 million, which goes to show just how dedicated he is to lending a help... |
5 August 2010
04:58 GMT |
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Analyzing seismic waves information more accurately, might allow scientists to map earthquakes and predict areas at risk. Seismologist David Robinson, of the Australian National University in Canberra and member of Geoscience Australia, said that there is a new method to better map the earthquake faults in the Earth.... |
5 July 2010
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A group of investigators from the Massachusetts-based Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) announce in a new study that Haiti is still not safe from earthquakes over the coming months and years. These conclusions are based on studies of the tectonic plate system that exists in the Caribbean Sea, the team says,... |
21 May 2010
10:57 GMT |
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The Haiti earthquake may not be the hottest piece of news at the moment as the world has moved to the next headline grabbing tragedy, but for the people there the disaster is as fresh as always. Faced with the task of rebuilding an entire country, things aren't looking good in Haiti, already the poorest country... |
22 March 2010
12:33 GMT |
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In the aftermath of the January 12, magnitude-7 earthquake that struck the nation of Haiti last month, two deadly tsunamis formed in the waters off the island. These waves naturally traveled until they met land, and formed walls of water up to three meters in height. The announcement was made on February 24 in Portla... |
26 February 2010
02:47 GMT |
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Things are settling down in Haiti after the devastating earthquake that ravaged the country, but after the initial rescue efforts and emergency response, the country is now left with the prospect of years of rebuilding. Already the poorest state in the region, the cost to rebuild will be a huge burden even with inter... |
23 February 2010
09:21 GMT |
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Soon after the January 12, magnitude 7 earthquake struck the impoverished nation of Haiti, researchers at the University of Washington were deployed in the region. Their main objective was to conduct a study of how the fault lines in the region were modified following the main tremor, and the magnitude 6.2 aftershock... |
23 February 2010
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On Friday, a remake for the classic 1985 hit “We Are the World” was released. Pioneered by Lionel Richie, who also co-wrote the song with Michael Jackson, the new single represents one of the biggest initiatives of the kind, in that it includes over 100 artists, from both music and film. Notably absent wa... |
16 February 2010
10:05 GMT |
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Lionel Richie decided that the recent disaster in Haiti, caused by the earthquake, was the perfect opportunity for a remake of his and Michael Jackson’s 1985 hit “We Are the World,” where all the proceeds would go to charity. Having called on over 100 artists, both from music and film, Richie set ou... |
13 February 2010
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Angelina Jolie was recently in Haiti, where she became involved with organizations offering relief to the victims of the current earthquake. Speaking with CNN in an interview that will air this Sunday, the actress dispelled rumors of looking for a baby to adopt, stressing that the time was not right for this, but for... |
13 February 2010
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The exemplary international mobilization that jumped to aid Haiti after the January 12 earthquake, and the January 20 aftershock, is now being followed by a cohort of studies on the risks associated with the fault lines on which the country is resting. The island of Hispaniola, hosting Haiti and the Dominican Republi... |
10 February 2010
05:03 GMT |
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Not too long ago, music producer and television personality Simon Cowell said he would be getting as many stars as possible for a cover of REM’s “Everybody Hurts” for Haiti relief. Most of the singers who agreed to take part in the campaign are from the UK or come from Cowell’s X Factor, which... |
3 February 2010
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The earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12 had multiple effects on the country, as far as its society, economy, and politics went, but also managed to destabilize all the fault lines around the region. This was the conclusion geophysicists analyzing the consequences of the tremor came to. They shared their data w... |
3 February 2010
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A few days back, Simon Cowell announced that he would be doing his best to help victims of the earthquake in Haiti by getting as many singers as possible to record a song whose proceedings will be donated entirely for Haiti relief. Said and done: Cowell picked REM’s classic “Everybody Hurts” for a c... |
2 February 2010
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As we were telling you last week, the Uninhabited Aerial Vehicle Synthetic Aperture Radar (UAVSAR), operated by the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), in Pasadena, California, managed to conduct a preliminary survey of the post-earthquake Haiti. The false-color images show a country devastated by the January 12 tr... |
2 February 2010
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Late last week, music mogul and television personality Simon Cowell announced that he too would be doing his bit to help earthquake victims in Haiti, by getting a stellar lineup for a cover of REM’s classic “Everybody Hurts.” Not much was known at the time about the material, but the Daily Mail and ... |
27 January 2010
05:33 GMT |
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Celebrities have all joined forces to do their bit for the victims in Haiti, either donating money to several charitable organizations working in the area or taking part in last week’s telethon that managed to raise almost $58 million within 24 hours. John Travolta belongs to the former category, the actor flyi... |
27 January 2010
03:03 GMT |
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Experts at the American space agency, NASA, have announced that they have added a number of scientific overflights above the devastated nation of Haiti, as well as over the Dominican Republic. The flights have been added to missions that were scheduled some time ago, and they again highlight NASA's commitment to... |
27 January 2010
03:01 GMT |
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The January 12, 7.0-magnitude earthquake that shook the very foundation of Haiti, and left the country in ruins, did not come all of a sudden. The energy that was released then, and in following aftershocks, was accumulated in the fault lines between the Caribbean and North American tectonic plates for a long time, a... |
26 January 2010
03:36 GMT |
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Showbiz A-listers, from actors to singers and television personalities, all joined forces in what is known as the biggest campaign of the kind to date, the Hope for Haiti telethon on Friday night. The event was aired on several US and international networks live, with a myriad of big artists performing while other st... |
25 January 2010
03:44 GMT |
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As the entire showbiz industry is rallying up to raise awareness and funds for Haiti, which desperately needs help in the aftermath of the two recent and devastating earthquakes, Simon Cowell is also lending a helping hand. The music producer has announced plans to come out with a song that will benefit earthquake vi... |
22 January 2010
10:24 GMT |
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A new Cloud application from Microsoft is now available for end users around the world that want to witness the devastation produced by the recent earthquakes in Haiti. Haiti Earthquake is an app built on top of the Bing Maps platform, allowing users to compare imagery before the January 12 temblor, and after t... |
22 January 2010
06:15 GMT |
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According to geologists at the US Geological Survey (USGS), the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12 will continue to generate aftershocks for many months to come, or maybe even years. Naturally, the strength of these tremors will decrease over time, as evidenced by the fact that the January 20 af... |
22 January 2010
03:21 GMT |
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More and more celebrities are joining various organizations to bring relief to the victims of the earthquakes in Haiti. The lineup for the upcoming telethon, which will air on most US networks from several cities around the world, is constantly modified to include more stars, while other celebrities are doing their b... |
21 January 2010
06:10 GMT |
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The impoverished nation of Haiti was again stricken by a powerful earthquake today, January 20, at 06:03:44 AM epicenter time (11:03:44 UTC). With emergency response teams from around the world already on site in Port-au-Prince, as well as in other areas of the country that were strongly affected by the January 12 de... |
20 January 2010
09:56 GMT |
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Rapper Wyclef Jean and his foundation Yele Haiti are currently under serious fire after The Smoking Gun unveiled documents showing Wyclef used the money the organization raised to pay for a recording studio, one of his performances and for other expenses that are reportedly completely unjustifiable. In a press confer... |
20 January 2010
09:43 GMT |
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If you stepped away from your games at any point in the last couple of days, you might have heard about the natural disaster that hit Haiti. After an earthquake that registered 7 on the Richter scale, and following aftershocks of almost 6 on the same scale and tsunamis, the Island of Haiti is in what you could defini... |
20 January 2010
06:59 GMT |
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CNN correspondent Anderson Cooper is currently in Haiti, where, accompanied by his team, including producer, cameraman and photographer, he’s documenting the disaster left behind by the recent earthquake. The situation in Haiti is now one that’s forcing reporters and journalists to cross previously respec... |
20 January 2010
04:56 GMT |
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Microsoft and its employees have lived up to a tradition of giving established long ago, at the start of the 80’s, with the support offered to the relief efforts that follow in the aftermath of the 7.0 magnitude earthquake which hit Haiti. The Redmond giant noted that in its case it was more than just about cor... |
19 January 2010
04:43 GMT |
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Earlier this week, Haiti was struck by a mighty earthquake that inflicted serious and widespread damage on the country's government infrastructure, as well as upon business and public institutions. To assist in the relief efforts, the Hewlett-Packard Company Foundation announced that it would be donating $500,00... |
16 January 2010
04:52 GMT |
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The January 12 Haiti Earthquake killed thousands, but left even more homeless, without a place to sleep. As rescue efforts develop, it becomes more and more obvious that the thousands of tents that have been erected as temporary housing units will not be maintained for longer. Still, constructing new homes for all th... |
16 January 2010
04:38 GMT |
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Sprint and T-Mobile have announced their support for the victims of the strong earthquake that hit Haiti and more IT companies are revealing their intention to make donations or otherwise offer assistance to the survivors. Among these corporations is Dell that has announced a corporate cash donation of $500,000 and a... |
16 January 2010
04:22 GMT |
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As international relief efforts are underway in the severely affected Caribbean nation of Haiti, researchers in the United States are beginning to wonder whether the nation's cities are safe from such a potentially devastating natural disaster. Numerous cities in the US lie on, or very close to, intensely active... |
16 January 2010
04:05 GMT |
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Mobile phone carrier T-Mobile USA announced on Thursday that it had taken a number of steps into providing relief and help to the victims of the recent earthquake in the Republic of Haiti. According to the company, it plans on helping the restoration of wireless communications in the country, and it also offers supp... |
15 January 2010
07:51 GMT |
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Wireless carrier Sprint announced today that its Sprint Foundation planned making a $50,000 donation to the American Red Cross International Relief Fund to support the victims of the earthquake that recently hit the Republic of Haiti. According to the company, the funds are meant for immediate support, as well as fo... |
15 January 2010
04:27 GMT |
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With the USGS confirming that the earthquake that struck Haiti on Tuesday was 7.0 in magnitude, the scale of the devastation in the Caribbean nation begins to make sense. While details were scarce on Wednesday, in the last 48 hours, numerous reports and images have begun to emerge from the region. In addition to on-s... |
15 January 2010
04:07 GMT |
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