The First Black Presidential Nominee

CNN has reported that Obama has now become the first black presidential nominee.

This is definitely something to rejoice about huh? History has really come a long way.

Earthquake in China

Yesterday, an earthquake occured in southwestern China, measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale at around 2 PM. Today, nearly 10,000 people have been confirmed dead. The earthquake could be felt even in Bangkok although I didn't feel anything (I work on the 36th Fl). I was actually downstairs eating lunch then. Employees who felt the earthquake recounted that the floor started shaking and that the buildings had to be evacuated. So who would have a better chance of survival if the building crumbled? Somebody on the lower floors or higher floors?

Death May Exceed 100,000

Just two days ago I was reading that the death toll from Cyclone Nargis in Burma was 10,000. According to The Nation, a US diplomat said today that it may have killed more than 100,000 people.

It's quite scary how fast the number may jump in just a matter of days. This tragedy reminds me of the Tsunami back in 2004. Although it's sad to think that there is more difficulty in getting aid workers into Burma because of the military junta's lack of support in facilitating international aid.