21Oct/15

Though not a House speaker, Kevin McCarthy is still a money magnet – Sacramento Bee

Though not a House speaker, Kevin McCarthy is still a money magnet
Sacramento Bee
30 end of the third-quarter reporting period, McCarthy’s personal campaign committee collected more than $199,000, records show. The donors ranged from members of Modesto’s winemaking Gallo family to the likes of Sacramento’s Blue Diamond Growers.

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20Oct/15

Alabama judge orders indigent defendants to either give blood or go to jail – Mashable


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Alabama judge orders indigent defendants to either give blood or go to jail
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Traci Green, who owes thousands of dollars for two marijuana-related convictions, told the Times, “He told us we got to go there and give some blood or we go to jail.” … 17 hearing to consider their blood donation “as a discount rather than putting
Alabama court offers those who can’t pay fines an alternative: Give a pint of Sacramento Bee

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20Oct/15

One Direction fans rally behind Liam Payne after Belfast gig is cancelled – BT.com


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One Direction fans rally behind Liam Payne after Belfast gig is cancelled
BT.com
The Belfast gig was cancelled because Liam is unwell, though a spokesman said it was “not serious”. 0. Share this. Facebook; Twitter; Google plus; Email; Share. 0. One Direction fans rally behind Liam Payne after Belfast gig is cancelled. Facebook

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20Oct/15

United Blood Services to hold blood donation event in honor of ‘Back to the … – WAFB.com

United Blood Services to hold blood donation event in honor of ‘Back to the
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Even with all the technological advancements, United Blood Services say that they still need blood donors, which is why they will be holding a donation event on Wednesday, October 21 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Baton Rouge Donor Center at 8234 One …

20Oct/15

Professor Hopes To Return After Being Fired for “Disrespectful” Tweets Against … – The Intercept


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Professor Hopes To Return After Being Fired for “Disrespectful” Tweets Against
The Intercept
In the new complaint, Salaita’s lawyers argue that school administrators hid or deleted emails that constituted evidence related to his termination. The lawyers are also anticipating the disclosure of more information about the impact of donor pressure