Nepal floods: Aerial views reveal trail of destruction after powerful surge of ice, mud and boulders
Trail of devastation caused by floods Nepal came under the sudden force of a massive flood on Wednesday, leaving a trail of devastation as the Himalayan fury claimed at least 165 lives and left more than 1300 people missing.The Himalayan nation’s…
Texas wildfire jumps creeks and rivers as powerful winds drive rapid spread
The Ross Fire burns in Palo Pinto County, Texas. (Photo: AP) A fast-moving wildfire in north-central Texas has destroyed a family home and business property, burned buildings at a youth camp and forced evacuations across sparsely populated ranch country…
Quote of the day by Barack Obama: “If we aren’t willing to pay a price for our values, if we aren’t willing to…” – a powerful reminder about integrity
Quote of the day by Barack Obama (AP photo) Barack Obama‘s words draw a genuinely sharp line between simply saying we believe in something, and actually standing by that belief once doing so becomes genuinely difficult. “If we aren’t…
Quote of the day by Melinda French Gates: “A woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman. But the search to find that voice…” – a powerful lesson on confidence and strength
Quote of the day by Melinda French Gates Melinda French Gates’ words speak to something a great many people quietly recognise in themselves, the long, often uncomfortable journey towards genuine confidence, honest self-expression, and standing up…
Hopes fade in Colombia as more bodies recovered days after powerful quake
* Rescuers turn to recovering bodies as hope for survivors fades Hopes fade in Colombia as more bodies recovered days after powerful quake * Over 290 killed and 320 still missing after Monday’s quake * Magnitude 7.4 quake destroyed thousands of…
Augustus: Roman Emperor Augustus’ Quote of the Day: “We write our names in the sand, then the waves roll in and wash them away” and how all human achievements eventually disappear
“We write our names on the beach, and then the waves come and wash them away.” Stroll along any beach at sunset and you will sometimes see children and couples writing their names in the wet sand with a stick or a finger. Within minutes, rising waves…