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‘Take steps to make storm drains safer’ – The Borneo Post

'Take steps to make storm drains safer'The Borneo PostPosted on January 8, 2012, Sunday BRIEFING: Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations, Farhan Sufyan Borhan (right) briefs Chin on the on-going search and rescue operation following the drowning of the school girl and petrol kiosk … prevent child drowning – Google News

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Fairfax aquatics groups cut ties with Red Cross after price hike – Washington Post

Fairfax aquatics groups cut ties with Red Cross after price hikeWashington PostAquatics directors from Fairfax County, Herndon and the Reston Association are teaming up to develop their own curriculum for teaching aquatics classes and training swimming instructors. The Red Cross announced over the summer that it was moving to a …and more » red cross swimming [...]

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Task force reports child deaths decreasing – Salisbury Post

Task force reports child deaths decreasingSalisbury PostMore than half (20) of the children who drowned were ages 1-4 and about a quarter (9) were teens aged 15 to17. Most (65 percent) child drowning fatalities were in rural counties. The NC Child Fatality Task Force also released the number of child deaths …and more » prevent child [...]

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Step-parents less likely to kill children than biological parents: study – National Post

Step-parents less likely to kill children than biological parents: studyNational PostOf the 139 deaths attributed to biological parents, 28 were the result of ill treatment and all other cases involved the use of a weapon or direct action, such as strangulation, drowning or poisoning. In cases involving step-parents, a weapon was used …Step-parents get bad [...]

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Bubble Wrapped Babies – Huffington Post

Bubble Wrapped BabiesHuffington PostA recent study, by Dr. Gary Smith, of the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, has found that there have been 209 reported cases of children drowning in portable backyard pools between 2001 and 2009 … prevent child drowning – Google News

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Republican candidates differ on Iran, Afghanistan, torture in debate … – Washington Post

Globe and MailRepublican candidates differ on Iran, Afghanistan, torture in debate …Washington PostMichele Bachmann both said in Saturday's GOP primary debate on foreign policy that they would reinstate waterboarding, an interrogation technique designed to simulate drowning and widely considered torture. Cain said he would leave it up to military …GOP Contenders Argue on Afghanistan, Iran, [...]

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GREEN COLUMN: Swim camp serves need: Students use PE time to learn fundamentals – Charleston Post Courier

GREEN COLUMN: Swim camp serves need: Students use PE time to learn fundamentalsCharleston Post CourierThe camp, in its third year, teaches technique and safety based on the American Red Cross curriculum. Principal Amy Cario loves the idea. Students develop discipline, teamwork, self-esteem, leadership skills and much more. They don't skip any classes, … red cross [...]

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Recreation Roundup – Leamington Post

Recreation RoundupLeamington Post19th -Check out the Activity Guide at –Red Cross Swim Lessons – we're here to help children be water safe! from the starfish level through Sea Turtle, Crocodile and Whale we can help your young children prepare for the Swim Kids 1 thru 10 levels and … red cross swimming safety – Google [...]

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Swimmers inducted into Section 5 Hall of Fame – Greece Post

Swimmers inducted into Section 5 Hall of FameGreece Post… 2007 along with the 2007 Victor-Farmington Kiwanis Club Town of Victor Citizen of the Year. Shields also has been honored with the American Red Cross Health and Safety Lifetime Achievement Award and the United States Swimming Outstanding Service Award.and more » red cross swimming safety – Google [...]

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Search comes up empty for apparent drowning victim; whereabouts of San Juan … – Seattle Post Intelligencer

Search comes up empty for apparent drowning victim; whereabouts of San Juan …Seattle Post Intelligencer… and its banks drop off sharply at the water's edge. In addition to deputies and the Sheriff's dive team, firefighters, paramedics and members of the Red Cross were at the scene to assist in the search, and to provide support, [...]

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