Articles related to "Red Cross"
IRL Goes the Extra Mile
The IRL and its teams, drivers, owners and fans contributed a large amount of money to the victims of the September 11th tragedy. Find out more.
irl • indy racing league • september 11th • contributions • red cross
The IRL and its teams, drivers, owners and fans contributed a large amount of money to the victims of the September 11th tragedy. Find out more.
irl • indy racing league • september 11th • contributions • red cross
Financial Planning for Disasters
Money issues often overlooked in the rush to escape harm, but cash, insurance and even identification can be crucial in the aftermath of the disasters.
financial planning for disasters • money issues • financial preparations • hurricanes tornadoes flooding earthquakes • american red cross
Money issues often overlooked in the rush to escape harm, but cash, insurance and even identification can be crucial in the aftermath of the disasters.
financial planning for disasters • money issues • financial preparations • hurricanes tornadoes flooding earthquakes • american red cross
Clara Barton
Clara Barton's efforts during the Civil War saved countless lives. She then went on to locate remains of thousands of men and later formed the Red Cross.
clara barton • civil war nurse • american red cross • republican • fairfax station
Clara Barton's efforts during the Civil War saved countless lives. She then went on to locate remains of thousands of men and later formed the Red Cross.
clara barton • civil war nurse • american red cross • republican • fairfax station
Gay Governmental Discrimination
While HIV becomes more manageable for those living with it and detecting it, there are governmental policies that remain, discriminating against the afflicted.
hiv • aids • peace corps • food and drug administration • fda
While HIV becomes more manageable for those living with it and detecting it, there are governmental policies that remain, discriminating against the afflicted.
hiv • aids • peace corps • food and drug administration • fda
Post-Emergency Procedure
The first ones to respond when natural disaster strikes are the closest to the emergency.
post-emergency procedures • after an emergency • awaiting rescue • safety procedures • natural disasters
The first ones to respond when natural disaster strikes are the closest to the emergency.
post-emergency procedures • after an emergency • awaiting rescue • safety procedures • natural disasters
Winter Car Survival Kit
Tips and a list of emergency items should you be stranded in your car during a winter storm.
winter driving • winter survival • preparing for winter storms • auto kit • red cross
Tips and a list of emergency items should you be stranded in your car during a winter storm.
winter driving • winter survival • preparing for winter storms • auto kit • red cross
Election Sparks Violence in Kenya
Disputed December 27, 2007 election has divided Kenya along tribal lines, resulting in violence, rioting and death in the Rift Valley and in Kenya's capital, Nairobi.
kenya election december 27 2007 fraud • nairobi kenya january 2008 • president mwai kibaki • opposition leader raila odinga • 300 50 dead in church fire
Disputed December 27, 2007 election has divided Kenya along tribal lines, resulting in violence, rioting and death in the Rift Valley and in Kenya's capital, Nairobi.
kenya election december 27 2007 fraud • nairobi kenya january 2008 • president mwai kibaki • opposition leader raila odinga • 300 50 dead in church fire
Scholarships for Nursing Students
if you aspire to be a nurse, you'll be pleasantly surprised by how many college nursing scholarships are available! Here's a few of the many scholarships to check out.
nursing student • college scholarship • college student • nursing program • two-year nursing program
if you aspire to be a nurse, you'll be pleasantly surprised by how many college nursing scholarships are available! Here's a few of the many scholarships to check out.
nursing student • college scholarship • college student • nursing program • two-year nursing program
America the Beautiful
CD to be released by Elvis Presley Enterprises to benefit the Red Cross
elvis • presley • singer • songs • cds
CD to be released by Elvis Presley Enterprises to benefit the Red Cross
elvis • presley • singer • songs • cds
China Earthquake
Central China rocked by massive earthquake
earthquake • china • quake • sichuan • province
Central China rocked by massive earthquake
earthquake • china • quake • sichuan • province
First Aid Kits for Pets
Keeping a fully stocked first aid kit in the home and car will ensure that you have the supplies to administer first aid to your pet...and the occasional human.
first aid kit for pets • dog first aid • pet first aid • pet emergency supplies • rescue pet
Keeping a fully stocked first aid kit in the home and car will ensure that you have the supplies to administer first aid to your pet...and the occasional human.
first aid kit for pets • dog first aid • pet first aid • pet emergency supplies • rescue pet
Hoover's Road to the White House
Herbert Hoover's first foray into politics came when President Harding named him Commerce Secretary in 1920. It was from here that the road to the White House was paved.
herbert hoover • secretary of commerce • commerce department • presidential nomination • presidential election of 1928
Herbert Hoover's first foray into politics came when President Harding named him Commerce Secretary in 1920. It was from here that the road to the White House was paved.
herbert hoover • secretary of commerce • commerce department • presidential nomination • presidential election of 1928
Safety and First Aid for Parents
First Aid resources give parents the skills and knowledge to deal with everyday childhood injuries and to ensure the more serious injuries are prevented.
first aid training • child safety • emergency first aid • childproofing • baby proofing
First Aid resources give parents the skills and knowledge to deal with everyday childhood injuries and to ensure the more serious injuries are prevented.
first aid training • child safety • emergency first aid • childproofing • baby proofing
The Presidency of Herbert Hoover
Beginning in the very first year of his Presidency, the Great Depression became the most memorable feature of Herbert Hoover's Presidency.
herbert hoover • the great depression • worst presidents of the united states • secretary of commerce • tax increase
Beginning in the very first year of his Presidency, the Great Depression became the most memorable feature of Herbert Hoover's Presidency.
herbert hoover • the great depression • worst presidents of the united states • secretary of commerce • tax increase
November is Christmas Seals Month
Christmas Seals has a long history and a very worthwhile story to tell. Learn more about this campaign that is still in existence today.
christmas seals • christmas seals history • edward trudeau • joseph wales • emily bissell
Christmas Seals has a long history and a very worthwhile story to tell. Learn more about this campaign that is still in existence today.
christmas seals • christmas seals history • edward trudeau • joseph wales • emily bissell
Personal Watercraft - In Black and White
Books on personal watercraft and/or jet skiing.
personal • watercraft • jet • ski • skiing
Books on personal watercraft and/or jet skiing.
personal • watercraft • jet • ski • skiing
Portugal 3 - 1 Czech Republic
Portugal beat the Czech Republic to see them lead Group A by 3 points. They are guaranteed to progress to the knock-out stage as Turkey defeated hosts Switzerland.
portugal 3 - 1 czech republic • deco ronaldo and quaresma • portugal beat czech republic • euro 2008 • libor sionko
Portugal beat the Czech Republic to see them lead Group A by 3 points. They are guaranteed to progress to the knock-out stage as Turkey defeated hosts Switzerland.
portugal 3 - 1 czech republic • deco ronaldo and quaresma • portugal beat czech republic • euro 2008 • libor sionko
TALES...TEXANS IN THE NEWS
PART III of an interview with Pearl Harbor veteran Lee Soucy
texas culture • texas military • pearl harbor • world war ii
PART III of an interview with Pearl Harbor veteran Lee Soucy
texas culture • texas military • pearl harbor • world war ii
Be Prepared! (But please leave out the magic fruit)
"...I would have thought the last food item anyone would want to introduce into a fallout shelter is baked beans."
ireland • irish • humor • humour • funny
"...I would have thought the last food item anyone would want to introduce into a fallout shelter is baked beans."
ireland • irish • humor • humour • funny
Edith Cavell
Nurse Edith Cavell, a Red Cross Nurse, helped stranded British soldiers escape from Belgium after the 1st Battle of Mons. In 1915 she was betrayed and shot by the Germans
edith cavell • english nurse executed in first world war • nurse edith cavell • death by firing squad of edith cavell • helped stranded british soldiers
Nurse Edith Cavell, a Red Cross Nurse, helped stranded British soldiers escape from Belgium after the 1st Battle of Mons. In 1915 she was betrayed and shot by the Germans
edith cavell • english nurse executed in first world war • nurse edith cavell • death by firing squad of edith cavell • helped stranded british soldiers
Emergency 411
Any good scout worth their salt know to, Be Prepared. That’s good advice for all of us. We never know when we will be hit with a devastating "act of God". From flash floods, to tornadoes, you just never know if you will be hit next.
floods • thunderstorms • tornadoes • emergency perparedness
Any good scout worth their salt know to, Be Prepared. That’s good advice for all of us. We never know when we will be hit with a devastating "act of God". From flash floods, to tornadoes, you just never know if you will be hit next.
floods • thunderstorms • tornadoes • emergency perparedness
Charity Time for Mainstream Media
The media is at the forefront of the drive to give at this time of year, but do not press their communities to continue this giving year-round.
charities and media • mainstream media and non-profits • charity and non-profit • giving at christmas • media and holidays
The media is at the forefront of the drive to give at this time of year, but do not press their communities to continue this giving year-round.
charities and media • mainstream media and non-profits • charity and non-profit • giving at christmas • media and holidays
Shawnee Peak, ME, Non-Profit Days
Each Thursday during the 2006-07 ski and snowboard season, Shawnee Peak donates 10% of its daytime lift ticket sales to a specified non-profit organization.
skiing and snowboarding • snowsports • shawnee peak • maine • ski and snowboard resorts
Each Thursday during the 2006-07 ski and snowboard season, Shawnee Peak donates 10% of its daytime lift ticket sales to a specified non-profit organization.
skiing and snowboarding • snowsports • shawnee peak • maine • ski and snowboard resorts
Skating Summer of Gold 2006
June 1st is the deadline for figure skaters to apply to train at the International Skating Center of Connecticut’s Summer of Gold 2006.
international skating center of connecticut’s summ • figure skating • ice skaters • skate training • learn to skate
June 1st is the deadline for figure skaters to apply to train at the International Skating Center of Connecticut’s Summer of Gold 2006.
international skating center of connecticut’s summ • figure skating • ice skaters • skate training • learn to skate
Baby Swimmers
Modern methods of teaching your baby to swim involve patience, smiles and a three-way-partnership.
swim • swimming • baby swimming lessons • learning to swim at an early age • baby swimming methods
Modern methods of teaching your baby to swim involve patience, smiles and a three-way-partnership.
swim • swimming • baby swimming lessons • learning to swim at an early age • baby swimming methods
Burma Cyclone Nargis
Aid agencies fear the worst for Burma's cyclone hit region as military junta reject foreign intervention.
cyclone • nargis • burma • burmese • myanmar
Aid agencies fear the worst for Burma's cyclone hit region as military junta reject foreign intervention.
cyclone • nargis • burma • burmese • myanmar
Dollar Tree Recalls Insect Toys
Dollar Tree has recalled nearly 300,000 plush insect toys for choking hazard.
dollar tree • plush insect • toys • recall • recalled toys
Dollar Tree has recalled nearly 300,000 plush insect toys for choking hazard.
dollar tree • plush insect • toys • recall • recalled toys
Food Tips for the Year 2000
Stocking your kitchen for the Year 2000
y2k • nutrition • diet • emergency preparedness
Stocking your kitchen for the Year 2000
y2k • nutrition • diet • emergency preparedness
Guitar Playing Is Not Mundane!
How we can come to grips with playing the guitar in the wake of September 11th.
attacks
How we can come to grips with playing the guitar in the wake of September 11th.
attacks
It’s a Wonderful Wilmington
Wilmington, and the neighboring region, present holiday traditions from any of the four centuries in her well seasoned past.
wonderful wilmington • north carolina’s port city • national public radio • homemade holiday shorts • carl kasell
Wilmington, and the neighboring region, present holiday traditions from any of the four centuries in her well seasoned past.
wonderful wilmington • north carolina’s port city • national public radio • homemade holiday shorts • carl kasell
Knitting and Crochet for Charity
Discover why knitting and crocheting for charities across the globe can be beneficial. Make sure to read this week's blog article for a list of charities.
knitting for charity • charitable organizations • afghans for afghans • crochet for charity • international charities
Discover why knitting and crocheting for charities across the globe can be beneficial. Make sure to read this week's blog article for a list of charities.
knitting for charity • charitable organizations • afghans for afghans • crochet for charity • international charities
Resumed Fighting in Mogadishu
Residents of Mogadishu have been confined to their homes and hospitals are overflowing as Islamists, clans and Ethiopian troops battle in the streets.
violence mogadishu • ethiopian troops • union of islamic courts • uic • transitional federal government
Residents of Mogadishu have been confined to their homes and hospitals are overflowing as Islamists, clans and Ethiopian troops battle in the streets.
violence mogadishu • ethiopian troops • union of islamic courts • uic • transitional federal government
The American Humanics program
Volunteers sometimes discover that they would like to help others for a living. The American Humanics program prepares individuals for careers in service and youth organizations.
american humanics • service • youth • nonprofit • career
Volunteers sometimes discover that they would like to help others for a living. The American Humanics program prepares individuals for careers in service and youth organizations.
american humanics • service • youth • nonprofit • career
The Common Cold
Dr Christopher Andrewes was the driving force behind the Medical Research Council's Common Cold Unit, which was set up in Wiltshire, England, after the Second World War.
viruses • common cold unit • dr christopher andrewes • volunteers • influenza
Dr Christopher Andrewes was the driving force behind the Medical Research Council's Common Cold Unit, which was set up in Wiltshire, England, after the Second World War.
viruses • common cold unit • dr christopher andrewes • volunteers • influenza
The Sopwith Camel
WWI provided such an intense testing ground for early aviation that the simple wooden planes of just before the war were almost antiques just a few years later.
sopwith • camel • biplane • wwi • fighter
WWI provided such an intense testing ground for early aviation that the simple wooden planes of just before the war were almost antiques just a few years later.
sopwith • camel • biplane • wwi • fighter
The Vision Statement
A vision statement should be a clear, motivating message about what your organization wants the future to look like.
vision statement • mission statement • non-profit • creating a vision statement • writing a vision statement
A vision statement should be a clear, motivating message about what your organization wants the future to look like.
vision statement • mission statement • non-profit • creating a vision statement • writing a vision statement
Update Your LIfesaving Skills
By learning new lifesaving skills and updating past knowledge, travellers can feel more confident being away from home. Anyone can learn first aid.
lifesaving • first aid • first aid training • organizations offering first aid training • artifical breathing
By learning new lifesaving skills and updating past knowledge, travellers can feel more confident being away from home. Anyone can learn first aid.
lifesaving • first aid • first aid training • organizations offering first aid training • artifical breathing
Where to go for help?
List of where to turn for help, short list of services that provide specialized and general assistance.
help • assistance • non-profit agencies • nonprofit agencies • government agencies
List of where to turn for help, short list of services that provide specialized and general assistance.
help • assistance • non-profit agencies • nonprofit agencies • government agencies
Who Was Saint George?
St George is the patron saint of England, but little is known about this 4th Century martyr. Who was he, and why is he still remembered today?
st george • st george's day • 23rd april • patron saint of england • st george and the dragon
St George is the patron saint of England, but little is known about this 4th Century martyr. Who was he, and why is he still remembered today?
st george • st george's day • 23rd april • patron saint of england • st george and the dragon
CEOs and Executives Experienced Homelessness
After the attack on America even CEOs and Executives found themselves homeless. They learned the reality of being without a home.
attack on america • homeless executives • world trade center
After the attack on America even CEOs and Executives found themselves homeless. They learned the reality of being without a home.
attack on america • homeless executives • world trade center
Christmas Seal Campaign in Canada
A small paper stamp sold at Christmas brought in enough money to fund buildings and research, and help those with lung disease, now through the Canadian Lung Association
canadian christmas seal campaign • christmas seals in canada 1908 • tuberculosis association funded by christmas seals • christmas seals fund tuberculosis prevention • christmas seal a small stamp
A small paper stamp sold at Christmas brought in enough money to fund buildings and research, and help those with lung disease, now through the Canadian Lung Association
canadian christmas seal campaign • christmas seals in canada 1908 • tuberculosis association funded by christmas seals • christmas seals fund tuberculosis prevention • christmas seal a small stamp
Daniel
How peoples lives touch other people....sometimes in the best of ways, but under the worse circumstances....
daniel pearl • israel
How peoples lives touch other people....sometimes in the best of ways, but under the worse circumstances....
daniel pearl • israel
Disabled Bathing in Barcelona
There are at least six beaches near Barcelona which are accessible for wheelchair users and visitors with other disabilities. Details on accessible bathing possibilities:
barcelona spain accessible beaches • amphibious wheelchairs in barcelona • assisted bathing service on barcelona beaches • facilities for disabled bathers • institut municipal de persones amb discapacitat
There are at least six beaches near Barcelona which are accessible for wheelchair users and visitors with other disabilities. Details on accessible bathing possibilities:
barcelona spain accessible beaches • amphibious wheelchairs in barcelona • assisted bathing service on barcelona beaches • facilities for disabled bathers • institut municipal de persones amb discapacitat
Fund-raiser to Benefit Sept. 11 Victims
The running world is joining in on the fight against terrorism. USA Track & Field (USATF) has recently announced a fund-raiser it is sponsoring with the money raised to go to the victims and rescue workers of the Sept. 11 attacks on the U.S.
track and field • usa track and field • usatf
The running world is joining in on the fight against terrorism. USA Track & Field (USATF) has recently announced a fund-raiser it is sponsoring with the money raised to go to the victims and rescue workers of the Sept. 11 attacks on the U.S.
track and field • usa track and field • usatf
Giorgio Perlasca: A Quiet Hero
The year was 1943, and one man's bravery and courage to stand up for what he believed in saved thousands of lives.
giorgio perlasca • the banality of goodness • stefan rulli • rnrico deaglio • sandro petraglia
The year was 1943, and one man's bravery and courage to stand up for what he believed in saved thousands of lives.
giorgio perlasca • the banality of goodness • stefan rulli • rnrico deaglio • sandro petraglia
Give a Gift
Volunteer opportunities abound. This is a gentle reminder of that fact with many suggestions and links for nontraditional volunteer positions.
volunteer • volunteering • opportunities • opportunity • fellowship
Volunteer opportunities abound. This is a gentle reminder of that fact with many suggestions and links for nontraditional volunteer positions.
volunteer • volunteering • opportunities • opportunity • fellowship
Hearing Impairment
Article on people with Hearing Impairments, and how it affects their life.
hearing impairments • writing • fear • success • conquer
Article on people with Hearing Impairments, and how it affects their life.
hearing impairments • writing • fear • success • conquer
Helpful Hints for Healing After a Tragedy
Ways to help after a tragedy
women's health • tragedy • support • post-traumatic stress disorder
Ways to help after a tragedy
women's health • tragedy • support • post-traumatic stress disorder
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