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Like a lot of people, I've been watching the footage coming out of Haiti with a mixture of horror and sadness. So far, over three million people have been affected, and an estimated 50,000 are dead in the worst natural disaster to hit the country in two centuries.

Those who survived the earthquake are in desperate need of essentials such as water, medicine, food and shelter. This first week is a critical time, when lives can still be saved, and donations to those who are helping in Haiti can make the most difference.

Here are a few links to places where you can help:

This Thursday, December 17th at 3:00 PM Central time, join me on Blog Talk Radio, where I'll be a guest of R.A.C. (also known as AuthorAdvance user Jacqueline). We'll be discussing the new site, writing, and how writers can leverage the Internet to help further their careers.

There's a number to call in, as well as a live chat during the show, so if you have any questions you'd like me to answer, feel free to join in. And if you miss the broadcast, you can listen in on the archive, which will be available shortly thereafter.

Now that AuthorAdvance is finally up and running, you may be asking yourself where to start. The new site has lots to do, and it's easy to lose yourself in all the options. Here are five suggestions for things you can do right out of the gate to get up-and-running with AuthorAdvance...

1) Update Your Profile