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In Brief... Congo Tragedy Compounded by "Helpers"

  • by Cecil Maranville, Jim Tuck, John Foster
Congo's Nyiragongo volcano exploded in a massive eruption on Jan. 18, instantly killing 45 people in the city of Goma. In the aftermath, burning lava caused unearthed storage tanks at a gas station to explode when large numbers of people were attempting to siphon off fuel for their vehicles. An additional 50 people were killed in the explosion. UN estimates of the displaced and homeless run as...
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This Is The Way, Walk in It: Fanfare for the Common Man

  • by Robin Webber
Many years ago, the great American composer Aaron Copland penned a majestic anthem entitled "Fanfare for the Common Man." Over the years, it has become a signature piece at the Olympics and other gatherings that spotlight individual achievement.