Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Haiti Update

John Travolta has arranged for a private plane to fly supplies to Haiti. He says, “I have arranged for a plane to take down some volunteer ministers and some supplies and some medics. I hope that inspires others as well. It’s needed.”

Looters used Bill Clinton's appearance in Haiti to steal toothpaste and rum from local stores. While the press and locals were busy trying to catch a glimpse of the former President the thieves were carting off valuable supplies.

3,000 inmates are now running free in Haiti. They're enjoying their freedom because last week's quake destroyed the country's largest prison.

George Clooney's Hope for Haiti benefit for will include performances from Bono, Sting, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera and Alicia Keys. The Fugees are planning to reunite and perform. A source says, "They buried the hatchet on all their prior beefs. Now they’re going to come together to help raise money for Haiti."

Nurses are using cardboard splints to reset broken bones.

Starbucks has donated $1 million to Haiti's relief efforts.

U.S. soldiers have been authorized to use "deadly force" if they see anyone's life in danger

Rick Santos, the president and CEO of IMA World Health, says he and his colleagues survived 50 hours beneath the rubble of a hotel. "We had one Tootsie Pop and we did share that."

The Royal Caribbean cruise line says they have no plans to abandon Haiti. Ocean liners continue to dock at a private vacation resort 85 miles from Port-au-Prince. Sun-drenched tourists are flocking to Labadee, a beach haven that features a roller coaster and pier. Royal Caribbean has donated $1 million to Haiti's relief efforts and has told Bill Clinton they wil ferry supplies to the island.

Meryl Streep, Gerard Butler, Josh Brolin, Amy Poehler and House's Olivia Wilde are auctioning off the outfits they wore to the Golden Globes. Proceeds will benefit Artists for Peace and Justice, which is raising funds for Haiti's earthquake victims. The auction will start next week on eBay.com

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