Editor's Message
Help Haiti Now
Our heart is with the people of Haiti. Here is a list of a few relief organizations:
American Red Cross - Text "HAITI" to "90999" to make a $10 donation.
http://doctorswithoutborders.org
http://www.yele.org/ - Text "Yele" to "501501" to make a $5 donation.
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