Red Cross

Red Cross United Way working for Selma

The Selma Times-Journal (Free subscription) | yesterday

More fires occur during the cold weather and holidays.

Canada Would Not Take Calls From International Red Cross Warning That Detainees We Gave To Afghan Authorities Were Being Tortured

Buckdog (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009

"According to our information, the likelihood is that all the Afghans we handed over were tortured," said Colvin, the former political director of the provincial reconstruction team in Kandahar city. "For interrogators in Kandahar, it was standard operating procedure." He also said that when the Red Cross wanted to look into the treatment of detainees turned over by the Canadian...

Blackline GPS Corp.: Blackline GPS Equips The American Red Cross with Vehicle and Individual Tracking Services and Logistical Support

Market Wire (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009

CALGARY, ALBERTA (MARKET WIRE) Blackline GPS (TSX VENTURE: BLN), The American Red Cross and ESCORT are pleased to announce a partnership to implement a tracking system and emergency service management for American Red Cross vehicles and personnel in the National Capital Region. This platform will be monumental for efficient communication, dispatch of aid and distribution of resources in a disaster...

Flood-hit Cumbria braces for more rain

The Guardian (Free subscription) | 8 hours ago

Met Office predicting up to 50mm and warns of waters rising again as county reels from evacuations and policeman's death Flood-damaged parts of the UK are bracing themselves for more heavy rain today after two days of downpours that inundated homes , swept away bridges, sparked evacuations and claimed the life of a policeman. The Met Office predicts there will be another 15mm (0.5in) to 40mm (1.6in)...

"Let There Be Light"

what if? (Free subscription) | 5 hours ago

A man who shines light on what it means to be an American, and on doing what one must to strive and succeed. Born in 1975, Mebrahtom (his full name means "let there be light") grew up in an Eritrean...

Republican legislator explains why he supports Gitmo-in-Illinois

illinoisreview (Free subscription) | 6 hours ago

State Rep. Jim Sacia, a Republican from Freeport, says those concerned about Gitmo-in-Illinois are over-reacting. He, as well as others, attended a discussion about Thomson Correctional being used for terrorist suspects and came away feeling better, that Illinois could handle...

DEATH in the ROHAN HOURS

THE LION AND THE CARDINAL (Free subscription) | 13 hours ago

Emile Mâle: An unknown miniaturist illuminated the remarkable Rohan Hours. His was a powerful and somber imagination; death both repelled and attracted him; in eight successive scenes he expressed its loathsome and terrifying aspects. First we see a funeral procession and monks praying around the coffin; next, gravediggers prepare the grave in an ancient church and, at each strike of the pick,...

Tweeting for $10: new appeals for holiday giving in tough times

Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 18 hours ago

Despite the lingering economic woes that most Americans are still feeling, only one in five plans to reduce donations to charity this holiday season, the American Red Cross found in a new survey. More Americans will cut back on travel, decorations, parties and gifts.

Nonprofits get creative using Twitter and Facebook to make donation easier

Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 12 hours ago

Mindful of the tough times, nonprofits are downsizing their appeals, hoping that more people would be willing to give in smaller amounts. They're also making the most of free social media sites like Twitter and Facebook.

Holiday (Christmas) Mail for Heroes

A Catholic Mom in Hawaii (Free subscription) | yesterday

In this season of hope and giving the American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes, Inc. have joined forces to invite Americans to “send a touch of home” to United States service members and veterans across the country and abroad. In its third year, the Holiday Mail for Heroes program is an opportunity to share joy and thanks with our service members throughout the holiday season by way of a greeting...

Heavy rainfall due over weekend with strong winds

The Irish Times (Free subscription) | 18 hours ago

IMPACT:HEAVY RAINS are expected today and tomorrow with a risk of strong winds. However, the rainfall will not have the intensity of the deluges that have flooded parts of the south, west and midlands, Met Éireann said last night.

Win It! The Official American Music Awards Luxury Lounge Gift Bag

Extra Weblog (Free subscription) | yesterday

Enter to win a gift bag the official American Music Awards luxury lounge! The gift bag includes: • PS3 prize pack including a DJ Hero bundle, Guitar Hero 5 bundle and Band Hero software • America Red Cross t-shirt and key chain • Blowfish Malibu Willis boots • Johnny Rockets VIP card • New Era cap • Nicole Lee USA clutch • Nokia Twist phone • Rock Revival jeans...

Broken telephone

Macleans.ca (Free subscription) | yesterday

Speaking about the process of notification around detainee transfers, Richard Colvin testified on Wednesday that “when the Red Cross wanted to engage on detainee issues, for three months the Canadian Forces in Kandahar wouldn’t even take their phone calls.” This has apparently been misrepresented in subsequent reports, but speaking to Canadian Press a Red Cross official [...]

KZN Govt to Assist Nkwezela Storm Victims

All Africa (Free subscription) | yesterday

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government has set aside R20 million to rebuild houses for the families who were left homeless after a storm hit the Nkwezela area on 6 November.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Fire Safety Walk Scheduled in Response to Recent Deaths in City of Cleveland

Business Wire (Free subscription) | yesterday

CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In response to the recent deaths from multiple house fires in the City of Cleveland, The American Red Cross of Greater Cleveland in partnership with the City of Cleveland Fire Department, is conducting an Operation Save-A-Life Fire Safety Walk on the near west-side of Cleveland on Monday, November 23, 2009. The walk will begin at 10 a.m. at West 32nd Street and proceed through...

Celebrity Trainer Receives Honor From L.A. City Council President, Eric Garcetti

bsalmons | 03/08/2009

City Council President, Eric Garcetti, will be presenting Michael Torchia, founder of Operation Fitness with a resolution from the City of Los Angeles for his work as a health expert and his Shape Up America Campaign. Torchia will receive this resolution marking August 1st, 2009 as an official "Health And Fitness Day" in Los Angeles. The presentation will take place on Friday, July 31st, 2009, 10:00

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Health Pages

Editor of Health Pages | 27/01/2009

Health Pages is a Search Engine, which obtains its information relating to Health matters from the following Web Sites exclusively: - The World Health Organization, - The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, - The Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies of each World State, - The Departments or Ministries of Health of each World State, - The Medical Associations or Councils...