Cola or Tobacco: What Must be Banned? BBS Questions the Government

Audited balance sheet of one of the biggest tobacco manufacturer, most of the parliamentarians were receiving money from the tobacco industry in the name of political donation and this seemed to be a reason for their double standards on public health. Because of such financial interests, the politicians have a very soft corner for the number one public health enemy tobacco but have a hard stand on the not so contributing soft drink industry. - August 24, 2006 - Burning Brain Society

Containers Filled with Educational Aid is In-route to Samoa

CERF has sent two containers filled with student and teacher kits, books, and clothing to Samoa. The containers are scheduled to arrive in Samoa on August 23rd. The much needed kits will be distributed to the students and teachers of Lalomanu, and Fasito’o primary schools. - August 20, 2006 - Children's Educational Relief Foundation

Scholarship Applications Now Available to Samoan Students

CERF scholarship applications are now available to Samoan students needing financial assistance for the 2007 academic year. Scholarships are designed to allow students to attend school that otherwise are unable to due to financial strains. - August 20, 2006 - Children's Educational Relief Foundation

OurEnergy.us Empowers Consumer to Stop Global Warming

American energy consumers are taking personal action to reduce America’s dependence on fossil fuels and slow global warming due the lack of a national energy policy. One way consumers are limiting the amount of global warming pollutants is by supporting the generation of clean domestic energy. - August 18, 2006 - OurEnergy

Amber Alert Issued for Teen in Manhattan (Unknown Female)

Amber Alert Issued for Teen in Manhattan (Unknown Female)

The New York City Police Department has activated the New York State Amber Alert and is investigating a confirmed child abduction that occurred at 345 west 42 Street, in New York, New York. The child is a Black female approximately 13-15 years of age. The suspect is Percy Williams is a... - August 17, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert Issued for Houston Teen (Marlena Esquivel - 13)

Amber Alert Issued for Houston Teen (Marlena Esquivel - 13)

The suspect is a know Sex Offender. - August 17, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert Issued for Delaware County, Pennsylvania Girl

Amber Alert Issued for Delaware County, Pennsylvania Girl

The Pennsylvania State Police has issued an Amber Child Abduction Alert for the Ridley Township Police Department, Delaware County. Ridley Township Police are searching for a white female 15-16 years old, 5'8" tall, thin build, dark straight collar-length hair, with a bloodied face, wearing a... - August 17, 2006 - Project Safekids

Hurricane Katrina Anniversary to be Marked in Two Dozen Cities by Bike Ride Against Global Warming

Thousands of cyclists will be marking Hurricane Katrina's anniversary in two dozen cities across the US and Canada. Participants aim to raise awareness about the hurricane’s survivors and the effects of climate change on catastrophic weather. Locations as diverse as Asheville, North... - August 16, 2006 - Rising Tide North America

STAR ECO Station Announces Its 3rd Annual Creepy Crawly Creature Feature

Come join the STAR ECO Station for the third annual Creepy Crawly Creature Feature. A fun filled weekend for the whole family. - August 15, 2006 - STAR Inc.

Amber Alert Issued for Arizona Child (Zachary Baca - Age 3)

Amber Alert Issued for Arizona Child (Zachary Baca - Age 3)

The suspect stabbed the child's mother and fled. - August 12, 2006 - Project Safekids

National Bdpa Launches the IT Institute at Auburn University

The National BDPA, Black Data Processing Associates (http://www.bdpa.org) will launch the Information Technology Institute Certification Program in September 2006. The BDPA IT Institute supports the computer professional by increasing technical competence, maximizing leadership potential and... - August 12, 2006 - National BDPA

Amber Alert Issued for Colorado Children (Jessica Marbella Garcia & Jose Lewis Cerrato)

Amber Alert Issued for Colorado Children (Jessica Marbella Garcia & Jose Lewis Cerrato)

They have been abducted by a known "Sex Offender." - August 11, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert / Levi's Call for Georgia Infant (Ashley Maoctezuma - 1 Month)

Amber Alert / Levi's Call for Georgia Infant (Ashley Maoctezuma - 1 Month)

A Levi's Call has been activated for a 1-month-old girl who was abducted from a home on Plantation Road about 10:30 a.m. Friday. Ashley Maoctezuma, was last seen wearing a pink shirt and red pants. The suspect is Eciseo Zunigo, Mid 30s, who has black shaved hair. He was wearing black pants and... - August 11, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert Issued for Washington Girl (Dacia Bell - Age 3)

Amber Alert Issued for Washington Girl (Dacia Bell - Age 3)

The Suspect is considered Armed & Dangerous. - August 11, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert Issued for Connecticut Infant (Raheem Morris - 10 Months)

Amber Alert Issued for Connecticut Infant (Raheem Morris - 10 Months)

The Connecticut State Police has issued a statewide Amber Alert Monday afternoon after a 10-month-old boy and his mother were reported missing from Montville. The authorities are looking for 10-month-old Raheem Morris and his mother, Amanda Judd. Raheem is has dark skin and his mother is a... - August 07, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert Issued for Denver Child (Deion Sanstivensan - 5)

Amber Alert Issued for Denver Child (Deion Sanstivensan - 5)

The father assaulted the mother then abducted the child. - August 07, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert Philadelphia Infant Abducted (Dowayne Reid - 14 Months)

Amber Alert Philadelphia Infant Abducted (Dowayne Reid - 14 Months)

Child Abducted during Home Invasion Robbery. - August 06, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert Issued for Brooklyn Center Boy (Andrew Moua - 5)

Amber Alert Issued for Brooklyn Center Boy (Andrew Moua - 5)

The victim is feared to be in extreme danger. The father has threatened to kill himself and the child. - August 05, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert Issued for Detroit Girl (Raven Jeffries -7)

Amber Alert Issued for Detroit Girl (Raven Jeffries -7)

An Amber Alert has been issued for a seven year old girl last seen about 8:00 p.m. Friday at her home on Detroit's west side. Victim: Raven Jeffries was last seen going outside her home at 6595 McDonald near Wyoming and Warren by her 19-year-old brother. Investigators have talked with the... - August 05, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert Issued For Naperville Siblings (Stefani & Cristin Galindo)

Amber Alert Issued For Naperville Siblings (Stefani & Cristin Galindo)

The children were abducted at knifepoint from there home. - August 03, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert Issued for Texas Boy (Timothy Simmons - 5)

Amber Alert Issued for Texas Boy (Timothy Simmons - 5)

The suspect is a known "Drug User." - August 02, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert Issued for Three Michigan Children (Haley, Kyle & Abigail Rayburn)

Amber Alert Issued for Three Michigan Children (Haley, Kyle & Abigail Rayburn)

They may be en route to Florida. - August 01, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert Issued for Houston Child, Mother Slain (Danielle Jimenez - 3)

Amber Alert Issued for Houston Child, Mother Slain (Danielle Jimenez - 3)

The suspect is considered "Armed & Dangerous." - August 01, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert Issued for Virginia Infant (Gabrielle Simone Epps - 7 Months)

Amber Alert Issued for Virginia Infant (Gabrielle Simone Epps - 7 Months)

The York Poquoson Sheriff Office has issued an Amber Alert for Gabrielle Simone Epps. The Sheriff's Office reports Donald Nathaniel Epps Junior has abducted an infant child, Gabrielle Simone Epps. Gabrielle is an African American girl born in January of this year. She is only 27 inches tall and... - August 01, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert Issued for Lancaster Child (Damian Rios - 4)

Amber Alert Issued for Lancaster Child (Damian Rios - 4)

The suspect is considered "Dangerous" - August 01, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert Issued for Saskatchewan Boy (Zachary Miller - 10)

Amber Alert Issued for Saskatchewan Boy (Zachary Miller - 10)

The suspect is a know child sexual pedophile. - July 31, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert Issued for Three Daly City, California Children

Amber Alert Issued for Three Daly City, California Children

On July 22, 2006, at 01:36 PM, Quincy Norton, Dion Norton and Jasmine Norton were abducted in Daly City, California. Their mother was a victim of a homicide.  Their father, Quincy D. Norton, is a suspect in the homicide and possibly the abduction of the three children.  No clothing... - July 22, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert Issued for Girl Abducted at Gunpoint (Nayma Sanchez-Santa Maria - 16)

Amber Alert Issued for Girl Abducted at Gunpoint (Nayma Sanchez-Santa Maria - 16)

The suspect is "Armed & Dangerous." - July 22, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert Issued for Streator Children (Kayla Coyne & Cory Coyne)

Amber Alert Issued for Streator Children (Kayla Coyne & Cory Coyne)

An Illinois Amber Alert has been issued for Kayla & Cory Coyne. The children have been abducted by William R. Collins (30) from Joliet, Illinois. The suspect was last seen in Joliet on 07/20/06.  Cory A. Coyne, 3, is three feet tall and weighs 40 lbs. He had blond hair and blue eyes. He... - July 21, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert Issued for Detroit Boy - Travion Linwood Williams (Age-4)

Amber Alert Issued for Detroit Boy - Travion Linwood Williams (Age-4)

The mother has abducted the child after losing custody. - July 20, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert Issued for Peoria Children (Jessica & Ryan Holt)

Amber Alert Issued for Peoria Children (Jessica & Ryan Holt)

Peoria Police, in conjunction with the Illinois State Police is issuing an AMBER ALERT. Victim 1: Jessica L. Holt, white female, born 2/1/97. Jessica is approximately 56 inches tall, weighing 80 pounds with sandy blond hair that is curly and shoulder length and green eyes.  Victim:2 Ryan... - July 19, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert Issued for Memphis, Tennessee Teenager (Veronica Diaz-Lopez - 16)

Amber Alert Issued for Memphis, Tennessee Teenager (Veronica Diaz-Lopez - 16)

A West Tennessee Regional Amber Alert has been issued for 16 year-old Veronica Diaz-Lopez. She is a Hispanic female that was last seen wearing a white shirt and brown pants. She was abducted by 22 year-old Hispanic male Cipriano Ovalle. He was last seen wearing a blue stripped short sleeve... - July 18, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert issued for Salt Lake City, Utah Girl (Destiny Norton - 5)

Amber Alert issued for Salt Lake City, Utah Girl (Destiny Norton - 5)

An Amber Alert has been issued for Destiny Norton in Salt Lake City, Utah. Salt Lake City Police say the little girl was last seen around 8:30 Sunday night in her neighborhood, that is near 721 south and 500 East. Police say Destiny has short blonde hair with green streaks, weighs about 45... - July 17, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert Issued for Two Virginia Toddlers (Amaya & Diyon Jasper)

Amber Alert Issued for Two Virginia Toddlers (Amaya & Diyon Jasper)

They may be traveling to Maryland or Washington D.C. - July 16, 2006 - Project Safekids

Georgia Amber Alert Issued for Maria Guadalupe Risco-Aceves (17)

Georgia Amber Alert Issued for Maria Guadalupe Risco-Aceves (17)

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has cancelled a Levi's Call for a 17-year-old girl from Kennesaw,Georgia. GBI spokesman John Bankhead says there appears to be "no concrete evidence" that the girl was kidnapped. - July 14, 2006 - Project Safekids

Santa Clarita Valley Rotary Club and Water Missions International Help Prepare Cook Islands for Next Disaster

The Santa Clarita Valley Rotary Club of Santa Clarita, California has purchased a Living Water™ Treatment System (LWTS™) from Water Missions International to provide an effective means of purifying contaminated water on the Cook Islands after natural disasters. Cyclones frequently... - July 11, 2006 - Water Missions International

Benefit Luau to Help with Educational Aid Being Sent to Samoa

CERF is holding its annual Benefit Luau on August 25th. This year’s luau will be from 6:30pm to 8:30 pm. The evening will be filled with great food and entertainment. All proceeds to benefit the children in Samoa. - July 09, 2006 - Children's Educational Relief Foundation

Amber Alert Issued for Florida Boy (Diego Batista) Age-2

Amber Alert Issued for Florida Boy (Diego Batista) Age-2

The Suspect is considered "Armed & Dangerous." - July 06, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert Issued for Chicago Girl - Antranette Beck (Age-5)

Amber Alert Issued for Chicago Girl - Antranette Beck (Age-5)

Chicago Police have canceled an Amber Alert for Antranette Beck who was abducted by her father. Antranette Beck was safely returned by her father, Anthony Beck, around 9:45 a.m. At that time, police pulled up to the girl’s residence, at 2301 W. Warren Blvd., and told family members Antranette was safe and had been taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital for a checkup. - July 04, 2006 - Project Safekids

Canada's ADHD Drug Warning Lifts Lid on Questionable Diagnosis

Last month, Canada's health ministry issued a new warning concerning the controversial drugs used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) fuelling further calls for an outright ban. - July 04, 2006 - Psychbusters

FreePB.org Plans 4th of July Beach Clean-Up Program

FreePB.org and their sponsors will be donating 120 huge (3’l x 6’w x 4h) corrugated trash bins to the City of San Diego for use at our parks and beaches this Fourth of July. - July 04, 2006 - FreePB.org

Amber Alert Issued for Riviera Beach Girl (Karen Douglas) Age-7

Amber Alert Issued for Riviera Beach Girl (Karen Douglas) Age-7

This is a cancellation to the Florida Amber Alert that was activated on for Karen Douglas. The case has been resolved and the child has been located. - July 02, 2006 - Project Safekids

A.C.A.T. Invites You to Set a Guinness World Record Shimmy

The Albuquerque Cat Action Team (A.C.A.T.) invites everyone to set a Guinness World Record on July 15th - the most people doing a shimmy at one time! The Raqs-a-Paw Belly Dance Event will be held at the Family Focus Center, 411 Monroe, NE on Saturday, July 15th. - June 30, 2006 - Albuquerque Cat Action Team

Amber Alert Issued for Palmdale Girl (Alliaha Norwood) Age - 3

Amber Alert Issued for Palmdale Girl (Alliaha Norwood) Age - 3

The suspect is a known drug abuser. - June 29, 2006 - Project Safekids

Silver City Business Incubator Makes Great Strides Under New Management

The CODC Story: 2006 Mid-Term Report by CODC Management Team. - June 29, 2006 - Cooperative Ownership Development Corporation

Amber Alert Issued for Missouri Siblings (Kodiak & Kennerik Brown)

Amber Alert Issued for Missouri Siblings (Kodiak & Kennerik Brown)

An Amber Alert issued in Missouri for Kodiak & Kennerik Brown ended Thursday morning with a police stop in downtown Fort Worth, Texas. - June 28, 2006 - Project Safekids

Dirty Water Another Result of Record Rainfalls - Think Again.Think Blue. Raises Stormwater Pollution Awareness

With recent excessive rainfall across the state, the Massachusetts Bays Estuary Association (MBEA) is actively engaging citizens, companies, and organizations to become aware of stormwater pollution through its Think Again.Think Blue. public awareness campaign. (www.ThinkAgainThinkBlue.org) - June 26, 2006 - Massachusetts Bays Estuary Association

Amber Alert Issued for Missing Irving, Texas Boy (Elian Majano)

Amber Alert Issued for Missing Irving, Texas Boy (Elian Majano)

The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued an Amber Alert for Elian Majano. Elian Majano was reported missing from Lively Park on 06/21/06. Police presumed he was a lost child. Hundreds of volunteers searched the park for Elian Majano with no trace.  After using advanced search... - June 23, 2006 - Project Safekids

Washington State Amber Alert Canceled for Riley Rogers

Washington State Amber Alert Canceled for Riley Rogers

Update: The Amber Alert has been canceled. Riley Rogers has been safely recovered. The mother and (2) suspects are in custody. - June 22, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert Issued for Tennessee Girl (Thuydung Cao Age -16)

Amber Alert Issued for Tennessee Girl (Thuydung Cao Age -16)

The suspect is Armed & Dangerous. - June 20, 2006 - Project Safekids

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