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A dream for Haiti: From desperation to true capitalism

Most of us are familiar with the old Chinese proverb: Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a...
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Reforming health care (Part III): Standardize records

As I noted in the second part of this series, computerizing medical records is one of the hottest topics in any discussion about improving health...
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This is only a test at 11am Update

  • FEMA
  • November 9, 2011
There is going to be a test of the FEMA emergency network. This will be on every channel on TV, both network and cable. If you are searching the...
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911 dispatcher heard snoring on tape as he falls asleep during call [AUDIO]

  • 911
  • May 24, 2012
911 has become increasingly technology-laden in recent years, but when it comes down to it, a lot still relies on low-tech: the 911 dispatcher....
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Emergency landing in London: Did crew panic?

By David Stewart WhiteA Virgin Atlantic Airbus 330 jet made an emergency landing at London's Gatwick Airport on April 16 after reports of a...
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Update: Longtime Texas rescue still fighting flood damage

Spindletop Refuge and Rescue is a longtime pit bull and animal rescue and sanctuary. Due to disastrous flooding damage, this home to many unwanted...
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Gorgeous Georgia momma dies tomorrow

This precious girl and her unborn puppies will die tomorrow if no one saves her.A chip in donation fund has been organized which will be donated to...
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Texas rescue hit by floods

Due to heavy flooding in the Houston area, Dogtown Ranch Rescue and Sanctuary has suffered severe damage.“ The land is low lying and the rain...
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Rudolph, extreme mange puppy at Seagoville Shelter

“EMERGENCY! We need to get this tiny baby out of the shelter asap! His immune system is already compromised and the shelter is a dangerous...
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FCC details next-gen 911 plans, to include video streaming, MMS, SMS

  • FCC
  • August 10, 2011
Follow me on Twitterandon FacebookIn November of 2010, the FCC announced plans to bring the 911 service into the 21st century with SMS, and perhaps...
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