Tag Archives: Myanmar

What Is a Cyclone?

The world is still reeling from the devastating cyclone in Myanmar that has claimed nearly 22,500 lives. Many of those lives were taken due to the resulting tidal wave that came as a result of the storm. One question that has come up by a reader of the Home Blog, who wishes to remain anonymous, concerns the definition of a cyclone, and if it is something that most people have to worry about. While I am by no means an expert on cyclones, I did a little research and found out the following information. Scientists are actively studying cyclones, hurricanes, … Continue reading →

Celebrity Do-Gooders Turn Their Attention to Myanmar

Lending a hand to those in war-torn Darfur is so yesterday. These days Hollywood’s A-listers are turning their sights on another country that treats its people poorly—-Myanmar (also known as Burma). Jim Carrey, Will Ferrell, Jennifer Aniston and Ellen Page are among the stars supporting a new campaign aimed at bringing to light the atrocities committed by members of Myanmar’s military-run government. Carrey was the first celeb to film a public service announcement to raise awareness about the Southeast Asian country and human rights leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who has been confined by the government for 12 of the … Continue reading →