17Aug/16

How do people die from cancer? You asked Google – here’s the answer – The Guardian


The Guardian

How do people die from cancer? You asked Google – here’s the answer
The Guardian
‘Contrary to popular fears, patients attest that awareness of dying does not lead to greater sadness, anxiety or depression.’ Photograph: John …. When cancer affects a vital organ, its function is impaired and the impairment can result in death. The

17Aug/16

Singapore organisations drop ‘A’s, ‘B’s and ‘O’s for blood donation campaign – AsiaOne


AsiaOne

Singapore organisations drop ‘A’s, ‘B’s and ‘O’s for blood donation campaign
AsiaOne
In fact, the letters A, B and O were removed from the Gardens’ entrance signs on purpose, as part of the International Missing Type Campaign, which aims to get more people to donate blood. In a Facebook post, Singapore Botanic Gardens said that the

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17Aug/16

Six batches of Clinton-related documents we’re still waiting to see – Washington Examiner (blog)


Newsday

Six batches of Clinton-related documents we’re still waiting to see
Washington Examiner (blog)
At least a half dozen media outlets and watchdog groups have sued the administration in search of records related to Clinton’s time as secretary of state. Many of those lawsuits, as well as outstanding congressional requests, will produce documents
Emails by Clinton aides show State-foundation linksThe Boston Globe
Donor question plagues Hillary ClintonNewsday

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17Aug/16

‘Aggressive’ Koch-related campaign hits South Dakota over donor secrecy initiative – report – RT


RT

‘Aggressive’ Koch-related campaign hits South Dakota over donor secrecy initiative – report
RT
However, AFP’s national CEO, Luke Hilgemann, says that “the South Dakota fight” is a struggle not over the funds, but to protect donors‘ free-speech rights. At the same time, he explains that it is because publicity may lead to threats and divert

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