Knowledge, Framed.

“A” Mountain and the SRC “Field”

Self Portrait

Earthquake in Haiti

As anyone who pays attention to the news cycle knows, the caribbean island nation of Haiti has been hit by a major 7 magnitude earthquake. Estimates have 3 million people affected and thousands dead. Most major infrastructure in the capital city of Port-au-Prince has been decimated (ie Parliament, schools, hospitals…)

We can help. Listed below are direct links to the major channels through which you can donate money:

Yéle Haiti- Yéle is Wyclef’s Haiti foundation. Text “Yele” to 501501 and a 5 dollar donation will be charged to your phone bill. (update- might not be working still, click the link provided to get to a donation form on Yéle’s website.)

Red Cross- Text “HAITI” to 90999 to make a 10 dollar donation from your phone bill.

Partners In Health- a medical nonprofit mobilizing resources to help the injured in wake of a loss of hospitals.

UNICEF- The United Nations’ childrens’ aide organization. Children are always the hardest hit in a natural disaster, UNICEF is working for them.

Rest In Peace, Miep Gies.

I am a shameless self-promoter, so normally I wouldn’t upstage a recent post. Especially not one I am as proud of as “Main Street, Akron.” This is a special, sad occasion, however. Miep Gies has passed away. For those of you who do not know, Ms. Gies was partly responsible for hiding Anne Frank. She was, and continues to be, a beacon for courage and tolerance. May she be assured quick passage to a pleasant place. Here is the NPR write-up:

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=122469287

Main Street, Akron

I have been pseudo-homeless in Akron for the last six days, couch surfing and ride bumming like a champ. These photos are of Main Street in Akron, which I was walking down while waiting on my friend Colin to finish class.

The Most Beautiful Girl in the World