BRONZE AGE DISCOVERY OF THE WEEK:
A hidden Roman road has helped archaeologists uncover some of Leicestershire's oldest past inhabitants. The road is just one of several finds unearthed during work to lay a £12 million gas pipeline. Article URL: http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=2146412294 SCOTISH ARCHAEOLOGY FIND OF THE WEEK: 2000-year-old wall with ancient secrets to tell at Culzean Castle http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=2146412286
CAUSE OF THE WEEK:
K A T R I N A : Articles, Blogs, where to get help, where to give help, eyewitness accounts and more:
The Romance Studio is running a weekly drawing to help raise money for the Salvation Army and the HSUS (Humane Society) relief efforts to help the victims and animals of Hurricane Katrina. ALL proceeds from this contest go to the Salvation Army and the HSUS (donor's choice) to assist in relief efforts for thousands of displaced families. Drawings will be held weekly and all items donated that week will be awarded. For more information and to view our weekly prizes visit TRS at: http://theromancestudio.com/katrina.php.
First drawing to be held on 9/18/05!
Ireland Counts Dead And Missing In New Orleans
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2091-1764162,00.html To Donate to members of the IAUC who need help.
IRISH AMERICAN UNITY CONFERENCE
Attn: Hurricane Relief Effort
611 Pennsylvania Ave, SE # 4150
Washington, D.C. 20003
US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention papers on facts to remember that will help protect personal health and safety during and after a flood.
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/floods/
"Hurricanes have grown significantly more powerful and destructive over the last three decades due in part to global warming, says an MIT professor who warns that this trend could continue."
http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2005/hurricanes.html
News blog on the situation, frequently updated; includes government, etc., announcements.
http://www.stormdigest.com
The American Booksellers Association is announcing the creation of a
Bookseller Relief Fund to assist independent booksellers affected by Hurricane Katrina. Contributions to the fund will be accepted, and ABA will be seeding the relief fund with an opening donation.
http://news.bookweb.org/3787.html
Registry for people offering housing to hurricane Katrina victims. This database is used by emergency response people to locate services/materials being offered. They will contact you if your offer is needed/accepted.
http://www.swern.gov/emergency/asset_index.php
THIS WEEK’S CLIO AND CORNELIA ENCOUNTER:
As published in Romance Ever After:
”Cornelia and her muse Clio, take readers on an adventure in history. Whether exploring Rome, the age of the Celts, or ancient Egypt, there is always something to learn from Cornelia and her muse! “
Clio & Caesar
Cornelia and her muse, Cleo talk about the "real" Caesar including his most famous love-queen Cleopatra. http://romanceeverafter.com/clio_&_caesar.htm
