Hurricanes

I've been following this hurricane season unusually closely, because I know more people in affected regions than ever. My favorite place to stay caught up is Jeff Masters' blog. You can find lists of survivors and donate to hurricane relief at the Red Cross.

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a well known romanian organic chemist, A. T. Balaban, is in Galveston :-S