🌪️ Hurricane Harvey's Path Of Destruction 🌪️

Hurricane Harvey's Catastrophic Destruction

Hurricane Harvey roared to shore on August 25 as a Category 4 storm, with 130-mph winds by the time it hit Rockport, Texas. Heavy rainfall has caused catastrophic flooding in Houston and along the Texas Gulf Coast, displacing thousands and causing dozens of deaths.

More than 2.3 million people live in rain-soaked Houston, and hundreds of thousands have been without power. (Learn the science behind what makes Harvey so deadly.)

Harvey is the strongest storm to hit a U.S. coast since Hurricane Wilma in 2005, and it has destroyed many buildings along the coast. Harvey was downgraded to a Category 1 hurricane by early Saturday morning before being designated a tropical storm, but the most catastrophic effects of the storm are unfolding over several days. Flooding is among the worst in U.S. history.

As much as two feet of water has fallen in some neighborhoods, and dams have spilled over their capacity, adding to the floods. A disaster declaration requested by Texas Govenor Greg Abbott was granted. The proclamation allows federal funds to be used for local disaster relief.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tracking Harvey's Destructive Path Through Texas and Louisiana

 

The hurricane made landfall in southern Texas Friday night as a Category 4. As the storm spun offshore and then back again, it continued to dump massive amounts of rain on Texas and Louisiana, raising the risk of additional flooding.

 

 While it is possible for storms to regain strength over water, the National Weather Service did not expect Harvey to intensify as it moved through the Gulf of Mexico and back inland, due to cooler water churned to the ocean’s surface. Maximum sustained winds remained near 45 miles per hour as of Tuesday afternoon.

 

Thousands Are in
Shelters Across the State

Shelters have opened across the state, big and small and as far away as Dallas, where some evacuees ended up after fleeing the storm. The state Department of Public Safety counted 16,000 people in about 120 shelters on Tuesday.

 

In Carrizo Springs, the Dimmit County Rodeo Arena served about 200 people, but most had left to try to return home on Tuesday.

The largest by far was the convention center in Houston, and Mayor Sylvester Turner said more large shelters would be needed.

Floodwaters continue to rise in inland rivers as Harvey dumps rain.

 

 

 

Thousands of people likely remain stranded, and an estimated 30,000 to 40,000 homes have been destroyed in the Houston area as Hurricane Harvey, now a deadly tropical storm, continues to batter the Gulf Coast with torrential rains, flooding and strong winds.

Harvey made its third landfall, just west of Cameron, Louisiana, today at 4 a.m. Central Time, with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph, according to the National Weather Service. As of 10 a.m., the slow-moving storm had picked up some speed, moving northeast at 8 mph, and its center was about 30 miles from Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Before that, it battered the Beaumont-Port Arthur area in southeastern Texas, dumping more than 2 feet of rain in some parts.

The brunt of the storm's impact has begun to shift to western Louisiana and, now, for Harris County, "the biggest challenge is going to get people back in their homes," Emmett said. "We've got to get those people back into their normal lives as soon as possible."

An undetermined number of people are missing. The Coast Guard is leading a search for two volunteer rescuers missing after their boat crashed and capsized on Cypress Creek near the North Freeway early today. Authorities found a third rescuer clinging to a tree, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office urged people awaiting rescue to "hang a towel or sheet prominently" for rescuers to see because addresses are difficult to spot.

Harvey is expected to weaken and continue moving to the north and east across the Lower Mississippi Valley and Tennessee Valley through Thursday. But the National Weather Service said Harvey still has the potential to cause "life-threatening flooding."

"Catastrophic and life-threatening flooding continues in southeastern Texas and portions of southwestern Louisiana," the service said in an advisory this morning. "Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses, as well as other drainage areas and low-lying spots."

 

Officials were forced to evacuate the shelter at the Bob Bower Civic Center in Port Arthur this morning after it began to fill with water. One witness, who was forced to relocate, said

The worst is not over for Texas, Abbott warned today. He said 24,000 National Guard troops, including all of Texas' force, have been deployed in the state and will be crucial in the weeks and months to come to help restore order.

The National Guard has made 8,500 rescues, evacuated 26,000 people and done 1,400 shelter-in-place welfare checks in Texas so far. Meanwhile, there are 32,000 people in shelters throughout the state, Abbott said.

Five days after Harvey first made landfall, FEMA said it's still in "life-saving, life-sustaining" mode, with recovering survivors being the top priority. FEMA Administrator Brock Long said at a news conference today that there are more than 12,000 emergency staffers on the ground in Texas and Louisiana, spread across 50 counties. The agency is operating more than 230 shelters in Texas, housing more than 30,000 people.

some areas of the center had almost 4 feet of water inside.

Rescuers continue to pull people from rising floodwaters. The traumatized and weary evacuees often have nothing but the soaked clothes on their backs. Aid groups are working valiantly to provide shelter, emergency services and hope.

There are several ways you can help.

Help People Affected by Hurricane Harvey. Donate Now:

https://www.redcross.org/donate/hurricane-harvey?scode=RSG00000E017&utm_campaign=Harvey&gclid=CjwKCAjwxJnNBRAMEiwA8X_-QaOetb-WQZ_e0SHrLlGRZMiPdNs8OsAZgJ6v9TLwIkoVIIIPfauZvhoC3-MQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CKuN38T0_9UCFQQ4TwodqPoEiw

Here's how you can help the victims of Hurricane Harvey:

http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/25/health/iyw-harvey-how-to-help/index.html

Blog done by: Egypt A. Assanti of Eta Sigma Delta SL Sorority

"Pray for the victims of Hurricane Harvey"

💏 National Kiss And Make Up Day 💏

National Kiss And Make Up Day 2017

Reason to celebrate: August 25, 2017 is National Kiss And Make Up Day.

 

Everyone has fights with this nearest and dearest once in a while. Whether a brother or sister dispute, a marital tiff, a spat having a closest friend or perhaps a clash using the parents whether sturdy wrong, a misunderstanding, associations or even the condition from the kitchen, today it’s time for you to hug making up.A grudge will get held too lengthy or we permit the small things that irritate us inside a relationship being larger than they are really Kiss and Make Up Day activly works to finish individuals chilled silences, mood shifts and demanding comments. Rather, purchase the person you like flowers, apologize and let them know just how much they mean for you, or maybe everything else fails chocolate is generally a quick method to an individual's heart.Today remembers the truth that kissing and creating is the greatest a part of a disagreement (especially where enthusiasts are worried), or even helps make the fight useful. Annoying habits and irritability aside, it’s good to achieve the people you like who are around you.  So remember to not take family members as a given and understand the nutrients inside your relationship. Top everything served by a large smooch and you’ve fully accepted the spirit during the day.

 

“There is no love without forgiveness, and there is no forgiveness without love.” – Bryant H. McGill 

HISTORY OF NATIONAL KISS AND MAKE UP DAY

The history and origin of the National Kiss and Make Up Day is anonymous. The Kiss and Make Up is an English idiom which means to forgive someone and be friends again with them. The day is celebrated as to help people forget their spat and become friends again. In every relationship, there will be some dispute, fight or quarrel. Sometimes even the silly things would let one stay away from other. But a good relationship should hold for longer. So if you wanted to hold it, even more, stronger, the celebrate Kiss and Make Up Day and end up all the things that made you stay away from your loved one. No matter what ever the problem is, forget everything just by kissing the person and make up the bond. Kiss and Make Up Day is a second chance that let the other person know how much they mean to you. The celebration of the day connects friends, family, lovers, and of course, everyone who are in a relationship. Misunderstanding is the biggest harm for any bond. So never let that break your love towards another. Studies prove that the person who forgets and forgives is the happiest person. Be the happiest person by letting down your ego and let up your love by celebrating this National Kiss and Make Up Day.

HOW TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL KISS AND MAKE UP DAY

The best way to celebrate the National Kiss and Make Up Day is simple. Just forgive with whom you had a fight or dispute and rejoining your hands. End a spat and be friends again by celebrating Kiss and Make Up Day. Anger brings nothing but love brings everything. So kiss and make up your relationship stronger rather than breaking up. Post and share your Kiss and Make Up Day celebrations in the social media using the hashtag #KissandMakeUpDay.

 

Nevertheless, it sucks to have a conflict that goes unresolved for months. . . years. . . forever. So if you’re in a bad way with someone, there is hope! Below, a list of ways to get out of that and find a some peace.

1. Apologize (even if you’re not sorry)

 

This is one of the best lessons about conflict resolution I’ve EVER learned. Because sometimes you’re straight-up not sorry! But you need to get out of a fight, and apologizing is a magic thing that helps. If getting out of this fight is more important to you than being right, I rec this highly.

2. But maybe you should be sorry

You have to be real with yourself. Did you mess up a little? Are you being selfish/combative/manipulative/basically anything that might seriously piss people off? Take a good long hard look at yourself and, to quote my best friend ever, Gandhi, “be the change you wish to see in the world.”

3. If neither one of you will back down, get a mediator

You can get a therapist to professionally mediate a serious throw-down, there’s no shame in that, it’s allowed. Or get a third-party that loves you both equally. Sometimes you just need someone from the outside to tell you what to do.

4. Just remember, it’s really hard to change a person’s deeply held beliefs, so really think Hard before trying to do that

What I’m trying to say, is that you’re not going to change a person’s mind about religion or politics, so make sure THAT is not the crux of your argument, because if it is, you are SOL.

5. Maybe wait for a time when you’re both not super pissed to try to talk it out

If you get into a heated thing with someone, table it for a day or two if possible, you might actually be able to have a conversation rather than a screaming match.

6. If you really messed up, you need to take big steps to make it right

Really change your ways. Actions speak louder than words, y’all. This might take some time. You might have to prove yourself over and over again before you are trusted/forgiven. You might have to be crazy patient. That’s what happens when you screw up a lot of the time, welcome to being a human on a planet with other humans.

7. A big, grand, romantic gesture might not be out-of-place

Look there’s a reason Heath Ledger sings to Julia Stiles on the bleachers and buys her a super-cool guitar in 10 Things I Hate About You and that reason is IT WORKS.

8. You might need to just get out of that relationship

Are you in a toxic relationship? Is this person always going to be terrible to you? Is this boyfriend never going to love you the way you deserve to be loved? Are your parents not going to accept you for who you are? You might need to just leave that relationship for a while. You might need to leave forever. I don’t know. But if you look deep into your heart, like DEEP DEEP, like as deep as your heart goes, you will know.

9. 99% of problems are not going to bug you on your deathbed

I know a blow-up with your friend or a teary fight with your parents is the worst thing ever today. It might be the worst thing ever tomorrow. But it won’t be on your deathbed when you’re 108 years old. You don’t have to have perspective right this second, just trust you’ll have it someday. And if you think that someday you’re going to think this fight was REALLY DUMB, try to fix it, you know, now.

 

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☀🌞🌤 National Middle Child Day - Aug. 12th ☀🌞🌤

 

NATIONAL MIDDLE CHILD DAY

Each year on August 12th, National Middle Child Day is observed across the United States. This day gives special recognition to the middle child or children in the family.

It is believed by many that birth order plays a pivotal role in the personalities of children.  The “Middle Child Syndrome” states that the first-born is often the leader and the role-player while the youngest one is always considered the baby of the family, therefore, leaving the middle child without a special “role”.

Birth order is known to contribute to the Big Five personality traits: extroversion, neuroticism, agreeableness, conscientiousness and openness to experience.

One personality study claims that middle children tend to be artistic and creative.

HISTORY

National Middle Children’s Day was created by Elizabeth Walker in the 1980s.  It was originally intended to be observed on the second Saturday in August, however, along the way it has become generally accepted to celebrate it on August 12.  In a newspaper article submitted by her grandson, Litton Walker, III, Walker stated that she wanted to create a National day to honor those children “born in the middle of families” who she felt were “left out.”  The name was later changed to National Middle Child Day.

 

Happy National Middle Child Day! 9 reasons it's actually the best

Being the middle child comes with some stigma — you're not the oldest and wisest, and you're not the "baby" of the family, either. Plus, thanks to the dreaded "middle child syndrome," people assume you're more likely to feel left out or neglected.

Just look at quintessential middle child Jan Brady from "The Brady Bunch": She had to create an imaginary boyfriend (George Glass) to garner attention from her big family. Stephanie Tanner, the middle child from "Full House," may not have had many story lines devoted to her, but at least she got her own tag line ("How RUDE!").

Though pop culture loves to poke fun at middle children — being one is actually pretty great.

1. Your parents were probably more laid back with you.

We all know how it goes, parents are super strict with their first child. As a baby, they wouldn't let justanyone hold their precious first born. Then you came along... and it all changed. That means you maybe had it a little easier than your big bro or sis. A fact they probably never let you forget.

2. You actually have a secret power.

At least according to Catherine Salmon and Katrin Schumann, authors of "The Secret Power of Middle Children." According to their research, middle children are more open to experience and more willing to develop different abilities while searching for their own niche in the family.

Further, they found that middle borns are agents of change in business, politics and science. They're team players who know how to deal with everyone.

3. You can keep a secret.

So, yeah, maybe you don't get as much attention as your baby bro, but according to birth order experts, that means you're able to keep things to yourself.

4. You know how to go with the flow.

After your parents had their third child, you had to find your own way. Today, you're way better at compromising and negotiating than your older and younger siblings, who typically got their way.

5. You have stronger bonds with friends.

Your parents had a looser leash on you, which means you were able to form stronger friendships at younger ages.

 

6. You're probably not your parents' favorite — and that's OK!

You are probably the favorite of your grandfather, aunt or uncle, and they had no problem letting you know that.

7. You're JUST as smart as your siblings.

A 2015 study debunked the popular myth that firstborns are the most intellectual of the family. Though they do have higher IQs, the margin is extremely slight.

8. You're more independent.

Like we said before, your parents were a little more lax with you, which means you were able to do more things on your own. You're not afraid to try a new sport, activity or career — you're used to tackling things solo!

9. You might live longer than your younger sibling.

A 2015 study found that mortality risk in adulthood increases with later birth order. So while you might not live as long as your older sibling, you could outlive your younger brother or sister.

Today, celebrate your uniqueness as the middle child — and hey, maybe the "middle child syndrome," isn't such a bad thing after all.

 

SO HAPPY NATIONAL MIDDLE CHILD'S DAY FROM ALL OF US @ ETA SIGMA DELTA SL SORORITY..... ENJOY YOUR DAY....

~~~ Over and Out ~~~ Egypt A. Assanti -  { ESD Baroness }