Draeger Construction with Zennie62 launch an initiative called Draeger Construction FBI Haiti Program for education on the need for quake-safe construction worldwide.
This video from Marc Zboch (not affiliated with Draeger) shows how Haiti buildings were built and why so much quake damage happened:
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Private companies look to Haiti for opportunities
In the wake of the Haiti Earthquake, there are opportunities for private construction companies. As this YouTube video explains...
Private companies are looking to Haiti for upcoming job opportunities. These organizations are offering a range of services, from rapid housing construction to emergency relief shelters and even transportation. After the 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti, several companies posted websites for future clients. Private organizations in Afghanistan and Iraq are also seeing dollar signs in the catastrophe. RTs Lauren Lyster talked with investigation journalist, Wayne Madsen about this issue facing Haiti.
Taylor Lautner turns 18, jail-bait no more, Happy Birthday
Taylor Lautner, who hit mega-stardom fast with his role in Twilight: New Moon, and has a giant entourage of young women following his every move (should have seen them at the Super Bowl Celebrity Beach Volleyball game) turns 18 today.
The Twitterverse (that's Twitter account holders) celebrated Taylor Lautner's coming-of-age by stating..
When Taylor Lautner was dating or hanging-out with Taylor Swift, much was made of their age difference: Taylor Swift at 20 and Taylor Lautner at 17. Now that Lautner's 18, he can be assured that such issues will be a thing of the past because he's "legal"...
Yes, Happy Birthday to Taylor Lautner, who reminds us all of the joy of turning 18.. And all the crap that comes after it.
Stay tuned.
The Twitterverse (that's Twitter account holders) celebrated Taylor Lautner's coming-of-age by stating..
SuzyVolturi LMAOOO, happy birthday Taylor Lautner, how old is he again? xDD
less than 10 seconds ago from web
jennykate77 Jacob is no longer jail-bait! WOOT! Happy 18th Birthday to Taylor Lautner!!
less than 20 seconds ago from web
AdoringRPattz LMAO RT @UntrueTweets: Taylor Lautner's birthday wish is for Catherine Hardwicke to stop calling him and go back to Rob.
less than 20 seconds ago from UberTwitter
Esmeralda16 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAYLOR LAUTNER = P
less than 20 seconds ago from Sidekick
analuisabilega #HappyBDayTaylor Taylor Lautner!!
half a minute ago from web
leeannie12 @msgedang but it's Taylor Lautner's birthday! That should be motivation! ;)
half a minute ago from TweetDeck
When Taylor Lautner was dating or hanging-out with Taylor Swift, much was made of their age difference: Taylor Swift at 20 and Taylor Lautner at 17. Now that Lautner's 18, he can be assured that such issues will be a thing of the past because he's "legal"...
ItsStephannie YAY! TAYLOR LAUTNER IS LEGAL TODAY!!!! HAPPY 18TH BIRTHDAY BABY!
half a minute ago from web
Yes, Happy Birthday to Taylor Lautner, who reminds us all of the joy of turning 18.. And all the crap that comes after it.
Stay tuned.
Snowing in Dallas, Delaware state of emergency
The snowy winter weather is terrible. According to Twitter, it's snowing in Dallas; meanwhile Delaware is in a state of emergency. The National Weather Service reports this for Dallas, Texas:
Dallas is known for many things, including hosting the 2011 Super Bowl, but snow? Moreover, this report calls into question Dallas Super Bowl preparations in case it snows next year. The balmy Florida weather is ideal for getting around Super Bowl parties. But if snow plows are needed for the 2011 Super Bowl, NFL owners will not be happy.
Meanwhile, Delaware is in a state of emergency and has been since Wednesday. Roofs and trees are covered with snow and some roads are almost impassible. It's reported to be the worst snowfall since 1976, with over 21 inches of snow.
Stay tuned.
Issued by The National Weather Service
Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
7:41 am CST, Thu., Feb. 11, 2010
... WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ... WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NO LONGER IN EFFECT...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FORT WORTH HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW... WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT. THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.
AREAS OF SNOW ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE ACROSS NORTH TEXAS TODAY AS A SLOW MOVING UPPER LEVEL STORM SYSTEM APPROACHES FROM THE WEST. SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS OF 4 TO 6 INCHES ARE POSSIBLE BY THIS EVENING... WITH LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS. THE PRECIPITATION WILL END FROM WEST TO EAST OVERNIGHT.
ROAD CONDITIONS WILL REMAIN SLICK AND HAZARDOUS THROUGH THE DAY AS TEMPERATURES REMAIN NEAR OR JUST BELOW FREEZING AND SNOW CONTINUES TO FALL. SIGNIFICANT TRAVEL IMPACTS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE AFTER THE PRECIPITATION ENDS AND INTO EARLY FRIDAY MORNING AS TEMPERATURES FALL INTO THE UPPER 20S TO AROUND 30.
Dallas is known for many things, including hosting the 2011 Super Bowl, but snow? Moreover, this report calls into question Dallas Super Bowl preparations in case it snows next year. The balmy Florida weather is ideal for getting around Super Bowl parties. But if snow plows are needed for the 2011 Super Bowl, NFL owners will not be happy.
Meanwhile, Delaware is in a state of emergency and has been since Wednesday. Roofs and trees are covered with snow and some roads are almost impassible. It's reported to be the worst snowfall since 1976, with over 21 inches of snow.
Stay tuned.
John Mayer Twitter account silent after Playboy N-word controversy
Singer John Mayer, who's racist, racially and sexually-charged Playboy Interview was posted yesterday and caused a Twitter explosion, has not issued any more tweets as of this writing, beyond those which formed his apology yesterday:
It may be a good thing. John Mayer's fans, haters, and observers are calling for him to, as this blogger put it, "keep his mouth shut":
How long will that last with John Mayer? Time will tell; stay tuned.
Re: using the 'N word' in an interview: I am sorry that I used the word. And it's such a shame that I did because the point I was trying to make was in the exact opposite spirit of the word itself. It was arrogant of me to think I could intellectualize using it,because I realize that there's no intellectualizing a word that is so emotionally charged.
And while I'm using today for looking at myself under harsh light, I think it's time to stop trying to be so raw in interviews...It started as an attempt to not let the waves of criticism get to me, but it's gotten out of hand and I've created somewhat of a monster.
I wanted to be a blues guitar player. And a singer. And a songwriter. Not a shock jock. I don't have the stomach for it. Again, because I don't want anyone to think I'm equivocating: I should have never said the word and I will never say it again. about 2 hours ago from web
It may be a good thing. John Mayer's fans, haters, and observers are calling for him to, as this blogger put it, "keep his mouth shut":
I support relationships and dating and whether you use the terms 'slut' or 'manwhore' I don't care. If someone wishes to use labels, fine. But I am not placing that on John Mayer. I am simply saying keep your mouth shut. I think he is a good guy in his core, but please, leave the gossiping about women for between you and your guy friends in the krav maga locker room, not national publications.
How long will that last with John Mayer? Time will tell; stay tuned.
Iran protests news - Google to be blocked, Twitter next?
In Iran protests news, Iran is hot with the activity of protests against the government. The Tehran rally is led by Opposition leader Mehdi Karroubi. Karroubi was to attend a rally near Saddeqiya Square but his bodyguards were attacked by the Iranian Government's Basij militia.
Meanwhile Iran has stated its intention to block Google mail permanently. How Iran can do this and block every kind of proxy system is a question. Moreover, it's not working perfectly. While an email usage drop has been experienced, Google's network is reported to be working perfectly.
There's no word on Iran's actions against Twitter, if any.
And finally for this Iran news post, the video below shows a poster of Ayatollah Khamenei and Ayatollah Khomeini, (or Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Ruhollah Mousavi Khomeini, whom you know as Ayatollah Khomeini) being ripped up during Iran protests:
Stay tuned.
Meanwhile Iran has stated its intention to block Google mail permanently. How Iran can do this and block every kind of proxy system is a question. Moreover, it's not working perfectly. While an email usage drop has been experienced, Google's network is reported to be working perfectly.
There's no word on Iran's actions against Twitter, if any.
And finally for this Iran news post, the video below shows a poster of Ayatollah Khamenei and Ayatollah Khomeini, (or Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Ruhollah Mousavi Khomeini, whom you know as Ayatollah Khomeini) being ripped up during Iran protests:
Stay tuned.
2006 Twitter (Twttr) promotion video by Biz Stone a hoot
In 2006, a then unknown Biz Stone, the founder of Twitter, put on big thick glasses and a kind of professorial get-up to promote what is now called Twitter, only then he called it Twttr.
Now, thanks to Say OMG, that video has been unearthed and presented for view on YouTube. The video is here:
At the time Twitter was pitched by Biz Stone not as a microblogging service but a "social texting" system. But it's interesting that a short, funny video about a new system spawned something that's directly impacted the Iran protests. Wild.
It's always the simple and elegant inventions that are the most effective at cultural change.
Now, thanks to Say OMG, that video has been unearthed and presented for view on YouTube. The video is here:
At the time Twitter was pitched by Biz Stone not as a microblogging service but a "social texting" system. But it's interesting that a short, funny video about a new system spawned something that's directly impacted the Iran protests. Wild.
It's always the simple and elegant inventions that are the most effective at cultural change.
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