As many of you have probably heard, the gulf coast has been completely devastated by "Hurricane Katrina" and, the mayor of New Orleans has suggested that, in the end, thousands will have fallen victim to this astrocious storm. President Bush called this "one of the worst natural disaster's" that our country has ever seen. The wreckage resembles a land ripped apart by war and, the rise of various health risks are something similar to a "third world country."

Please see the full report on CNN.com.

All of us were horrified to see the harrowing effects of the tsunami earlier this year and now, we face a similar disaster right here on our own turf. We reached out then and, we have to reach out now.

If you want to do something to help the hurricane victims please call your local Red Cross chapter or visit: http://redcross.org. At the very least, send your prayers.

The people of the gulf coast and, especially the people of New Orleans, have a very special place in my heart. I was born there and, this is where my family lives. God Bless Y'all. Help is on the way...