Another Earthquake Shakes Haiti as Recovery Advances PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, January 20, 2010 (ENS) - The strongest aftershock since the 7.0 earthquake that hit Haiti eight days ago rattled the devastated island nation again early this morning. Measured at magnitude 5.9 by the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was centered 35 miles west-southwest of Port-au-Prince. The shaking was felt for a few seconds across the Port-au-Prince area, frightening survivors, most of whom are camping in the open rather than taking shelter in damaged structures. "It was like: Whoah! Is somebody shaking me awake or was the ground moving?" said U.S. Army Major J.T. Eldridge, the squadron operations officer for the 1st Squadron, 73rd Cavalry R... Cruise-ship line defends calls on Haiti after earthquake Royal Caribbean International, which last week pledged at least $1 million in relief for quake-ravaged Haiti, this week defended its decision to continue ... Vernon Broadcaster Hearing about the destruction caused by last week's earthquake in Haiti certainly leaves one feeling helpless. ... Haitian orphans get to Pa. 12's deadly magnitude-7.0 earthquake, Haiti, one of the world's poorest countries, was awash in orphans, with 380000 children living in orphanages or group ... Cooperation Among Haiti, the United States, and the United Nations in Relief Efforts Like all of you -- indeed, like people across the globe -- I've been deeply saddened by the death and destruction wrought by last week's earthquake in Haiti ... Questions in the aftermath of the Haitian earthquake It's hard to believe, but one month ago today we were standing just a few hundred miles from Port-au-Prince, Haiti. We spent a blissful week vacationing in ... Man Says iPhone Application Helped Him Treat Wounds in Haiti, Saved Life A Colorado man credits an application on his iPhone for saving his life after a 7.0 earthquake hit Haiti by showing him how to treat his wounds. ... Opinion Article The 7.0-magnitude earthquake that hit Haiti last week has many Americans ready to lend a hand by making donations. For a small but vocal few, however, the tragedy brought out the worst. From radio host Rush Limbaugh and televangelist Pat Robertson, the response has been words of attack and of racism. Robertson suggested the earthquake was the result of a pact with the Devil. "And they got together and swore a pact to the Devil. They said, we will serve you if you'll get us free from the French. True story. And so, the Devil said, 'OK, it's a deal.'" Limbaugh's venom was aimed at President Obama, but he managed to offend the masses. Limbaugh said the earthquake played right in... What Happened in Haiti? As the world focuses on the heart-wrenching losses and unbelievable devastation of the recent earthquake in Haiti, researchers at Michigan Technological University, discuss what happened there and why.“Every disaster situation is different,” says Bill Rose, professor of petrology in the geological and mining engineering and sciences department. “Haiti sits on a major strike-slip fault, where one side moves one way, and one moves another.”“The Caribbean plate is moving eastward relative to the North American plate,” explains Wayne Pennington, professor and chair of the department.“In Hispaniola, the island containing Haiti and the Dominican Republic, the pla... Make a Hands-On Difference for Haiti The prayers that have been posted to date are being carried by hand to Haiti today. New prayers that come in will be forwarded to Haiti. Additional links and video are also available at this site. In addition, financial donations to UMCOR can be made securely at either of these Web sites. As always, 100 percent of all donations to UMCOR go directly to relief because United Methodist congregations cover all of the administrative costs. Each one of us can do something for Haiti. That's why we'll be following the Charlotte Tigers on this blog. Over the next few weeks, their school reporters will share firsthand accounts of why the students are making this effort, and what they l...