Be on the lookout for religion and politics commentary today, but on a more urgent note here's some information on how to contribute to cyclone relief in Myanmar:

USAID's Web site lists resources for those wishing to assist in relief efforts, including tips on selecting a humanitarian organization and on the most effective way to contribute after a disaster.

For more information about humanitarian emergencies and making donations, visit The Center for International Disaster Informationor Reliefweb.

Several organizations are leading aid efforts for Burma, including the following:

The U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs is assessing what kind of aid is most needed and how to distribute it. Click here to make a donation.

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is distributing drinking water, plastic tarps to cover roofs and blankets, and other relief supplies. They have launched an emergency appeal for $5.9 million to support their current efforts. Go to www.ifrc.org to make a donation.

World Vision, a Christian humanitarian organization, is distributing food, clean water, blankets, temporary shelter and cooksets. Contribute via www.worldvision.org.

UNICEF has field offices positioned throughout Burma. Go to unicefusa.org to donate and learn more about UNICEF's emergency response efforts for children in Burma.

Save the Children is distributing emergency relief supplies to children and families. Go to savethechildren.org to contribute to the Children's Emergency Fund.

International Medical Corps is working with local organizations in Indonesia to deploy an emergency response team to Burma. Make a donation through www.imcworldwide.org.

Americares is delivering medical and other humanitarian supplies to victims of the cyclone. Contribute via www.americares.org.