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Sesame Street prepares for an emergency

by Roger Sinasohn, Posted Sep 20th 2008 4:00PM

(Click the photo to see the 5 Most Irritating Kids Shows on TV) The lovable Muppets of Sesame Street have never shied away from difficult topics. There was a series of episodes wherein Big Bird's nest was destroyed by a hurricane, a grease fire in ...
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Hurricanes lead to teen smoking

by Sandy Maple, Posted Jun 29th 2007 3:03PM

Those who live in southeast Texas are all too familiar with the damage a hurricane can do to their homes and loved ones. But what isn't so obvious is the psychological damage that remains long after the wind and rain has died down. Researchers at ...
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New Orleans looking for a few good teachers

by Rachel Mosteller, Posted Jan 30th 2007 8:02AM

If you're a teacher looking for a job and a bit of a challenge, some New Orleans schools would like to speak with you. The schools, which were already having troubles before Hurricane Katrina hit, are in a desperate situation. According to some ...
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Katrina -- One year later

by Roger Sinasohn, Posted Aug 29th 2006 2:00PM

It was one year ago that Hurricane Katrina caused the levees protecting New Orleans to fail. Katrina is responsible for nearly two thousand deaths (another 700 are still missing) and an estimated 81 billion dollars in damage. It is the most expensive ...
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The generosity of children

by Roger Sinasohn, Posted Aug 26th 2006 3:30PM

According to this article, American school children have raised and donated more money for Katrina relief than many major corporations. RandomKid, a non-profit, grassroots children's group has been tracking donations and announced that the total has ...
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Anna Kournikova helps Katrina victims

by Amey Stone, Posted Jan 2nd 2005 8:10AM

From People.com: Anna Kournikova recently visited Hurricane Katrina victims in Biloxi, Mississippi, on behalf of the Boys' and Girls' Clubs of America. The tennis star brought toys to the children, and was apparently moved by what she witnessed. In ...
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