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...been checked and found satisfactory. A strong building code would require contractors to be responsible for the work carried out by them and liable for any lapses. A corruption-free administrative system is essential. S. Iqbal Ahmad Karachi Many of those who survived the quake have been made homeless. More than 3 million poor will brave a harsh winter, trying to survive in the cracked remnants of shattered, improvised houses. The survival of those people is inextricably linked to the provision of material aid and logistical assistance. Pakistan's resources are grossly overtaxed. Help from the world's wealthy communities...
...Khwaja said. He then said that he hoped that the audience would return home “enflamed.” The idea for a vigil arose out of an overwhelming sense of passion for those affected in last month’s disaster that left over 3 million homeless and led to over 79,000 deaths, said Rabia G. Mir ’07. Mir, who was the main coordinator and master of ceremonies, said she was inspired to get involved because she is a Pakistani citizen. “For me this hit home...
...leadership roles in their volunteer work, learning and honing skills that translate directly back to their jobs. But they downplay or even hide their volunteerism, sensing tacit disapproval from bosses. "It's not the opera or a charity, which the corporate world recognizes. It's church work and homeless shelters," says Hewlett. By masking their contributions outside the office, minority women professionals deny their employers huge amounts of what the study calls "cultural capital...
Many of those who survived the quake have been made homeless. More than 3 million poor will brave a harsh winter, trying to survive. Those people need assistance. Pakistan's resources are grossly overtaxed. Help from the world's wealthy communities in this hour of need would have an everlasting impact...
...Orleans native, woke up that morning expecting to ride out the storm. He finally relented at 8 a.m., when he called Mott to ask whether there was any room on the plane for him, his wife and his son. "If we stayed in New Orleans, we could have been homeless," says Martin. "We could have been in a shelter." Mott had three extra seats...