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2012 isn't the end of the world, Mayans insist
MEXICO CITY - Apolinario Chile Pixtun is tired of being bombarded with frantic questions about the Mayan calendar supposedly "running out" on Dec. 21, 2012. After all, it's not the end of the world.
Nations:Mexico Source:(AP)
2009-10-12
Survey finds holes in US disaster preparedness
NEW YORK - In a disaster such as an earthquake or terrorist attack, nearly two-thirds of U.S. parents would disregard orders to evacuate and would rush to pick up their kids from school, according to a new survey.
Source:(AP)
2008-09-12
Why Disasters Are Getting Worse
In the space of two weeks, Hurricane Gustav has caused an estimated $3 billion in losses in the U.S. and killed about 110 people in the U.S. and the Caribbean, catastrophic floods in northern India have left a million people homeless, and a 6.2-magnitude earthquake has rocked China's southwest, smashing over 400,000 homes.
Nations:India U.S. Activities:2005 Hurricane Katrina 2008 Hurricane Gustav Source:(Time)
2008-09-04
Monsters, Ghosts and Gods: Why We Believe
Monsters are everywhere these days, and belief in them is as strong as ever. What's harder to believe is why so many people buy into hazy evidence, shady schemes and downright false reports that perpetuate myths that often have just one ultimate truth: They put money in the pockets of their purveyors.
Nations:U.S. Canada People:John McCain Activities:2005 Hurricane Katrina
2008-08-18
China rescuers rush to reach trapped coal miners
Rescuers rushed to reach 24 coal miners trapped underground by China's earthquake almost two weeks ago, officials said Saturday, as the government sharply raised the quake's death toll, warning it could exceed 80,000.
People:Ban Ki-moon Wen Jiabao Activities:2008 China Earthquake
2008-05-24
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