Friday, September 28, 2007

** Uk medic handed criminal charges in motorcycle death

** US medics/fire union comes out against presidential hopeful Rudy Giuliani

UNITED KINGDOM NEWS

** A female Calderdale area paramedic has been charged with careless driving in the April death of a motorcyclist. The Evening Courier (Megan Featherstone/September 27) said the unidentified 38-year-old provider is set to appear in court in January. According to the newspaper, the medic was behind the wheel ofher ambulance heading towards Rishworth when the accident occurred. Motocycle rider Sid Norcliffe, 79, was thrown from his bike, dying on impact.

UNITED STATES NEWS

** A union representing thousands of EMS and fire workers has taken exception to former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s bid for the presidency. The PRNewswire (September 25) said the International Association of Fire Fighters is actively campaigning against what it is calling Giuliani’s exploitation of 9/11. Quoting IAFF President Harold Schaitberger, the news release called Giuliani shameful for asking citizens to donate $9.11 during a special fundraiser. Shaitberger said the tact was disrespectful to the paramedics, firemen, police officers and civilians who lost their lives at Ground Zero. In an effort to further discourage voters from supporting Giuliani, the IAFF has created a website at www.rudy-urbanlegend.com