In a message dated 12/30/2004 10:57:42 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< the British people have also donated 5 million GBP by lunchtime today and that sum will continue to rise. I assume the same is happening in many other countries. But, presumably, not in yours because its not newsworthy enough. Yes, I do know that people like Tamara and my friends will be giving because they keep themselves well informed but it sounds as if they are in a minority. Please tell me I'm wrong in these assumptions as I don't like to think so badly of people. >> As Alice said, there is plenty of news coverage about the sad event here, and nonstop coverage on cable stations. Also, as others have mentioned, there are a number of heartwarming stories coming out as well, despite the incomprehensible tragedy of it all. Amazon.com has put on their cover page a link to contribute to the Red Cross and that channel alone has raised over $3.8 million so far, and as the link below shows, a number of other companies and their employees are donating to the effort, with some companies adding to their donations by matching employees' donations. My husband and I were discussing this last evening noting that the missing warning system which might have saved many was not in place due to an estimated cost of $27 million. What a pity that the donations which are forthcoming after the disaster far in excess of this amount couldn't have been made available earlier to save many lives. http://www.cnn.com/money/2004/12/30/news/fortune500/corporate_aid/index.htm Vicki in Maryland To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
