I Hope They Catch Whoever Was Involved In The California Wildfires!

At least one of these vicious fires that have been burning continously in California was caused by a person. If this is a case of arson, we need to find that out. Hopefully, whoever had anything to do with these horrific fires will come forward & take responsibility for what happened. Let's hope that this was not done on purpose because this has caused massive destruction. Losing everything you have in a fire is traumatic & life-altering. Believe me, I know because I lost everything in a fire in 2005. My prayers are with all those who must rebuild their lives. The good news is that you survived.Knowing that fact is what kept me going. Here's an excerpt from CNN:
"One of three major wildfires burning in southern California appears to be "human caused," a spokesman for the state's fire agency said Sunday. (END OF EXCERPT) Read the whole article here:

http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/11/16/california.fires/index.html

Kidnappers Are Targeting Women & Children in Jamaica!

If you are planning a trip to Jamaica, you ought to be aware that there has been a surge of kidnapping attempts in Westmoreland. Here is an excerpt from The Jamaica Star:
"Citizens became wary when news broke that for the past four days alleged rapists were moving around in motor vehicles and attempting to abduct women and children.

The police say there has been no reported case of missing persons. However, persons should be vigilant in the way they use public areas and stay away from strangers and strange vehicles."(END OF EXCERPT)Read the whole story here:
http://www.jamaica-star.com/thestar/20081024/news/news2.html
Even if you are not going to Westmoreland this is information worth having if you are a resident of Jamaica or a vacationer. Better to be safe than sorry.

Kudos To Serena Williams For Helping To Open A School In Kenya!

Serena Williams has the ultimate physique & natural beauty. Her prowess on the tennis court has made her into a world-renowned tennis phenomenon! I really admire her because she exhibits such strength & grace at the same time. Serena Williams has added to her list of great qualities by demonstrating her willingness to help others. She has helped fund & open a school in Kenya. Read more about her humanitarian efforts by going here:
http://en.afrik.com/article14879.html