09Oct/15

NY corruption probe widens; Buffalo Billion draws scrutiny – Corning Leader


Corning Leader

NY corruption probe widens; Buffalo Billion draws scrutiny
Corning Leader
Andrew Cuomo’s signature economic development project, the Buffalo Billion, which awarded significant state money to a company run by a Cuomo donor. To politicians who grouse that Bharara is attempting to indict the political system itself, the latest

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09Oct/15

Organ donation review will look at cultural barriers – Stuff.co.nz


Stuff.co.nz

Organ donation review will look at cultural barriers
Stuff.co.nz
A national review of deceased organ donation procedures will look at whether cultural and religious factors are contributing to New Zealand’s low rates of organ donation. Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has released the terms of reference for the
Bishop welcomes organ donation reviewScoop.co.nz (press release)
Loving Dartford dad and organ donor Ashley Cartwrigh’s final gift of lifeKent Online
Review aims to lift organ donations ratesNew Zealand Doctor Online

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08Oct/15

Commodifying Blood Donation Could Solve Canada’s Shortfall – Huffington Post Canada


Huffington Post Canada

Commodifying Blood Donation Could Solve Canada’s Shortfall
Huffington Post Canada
This past December, the Ontario legislature preserved the sanctity of the exchange of blood through Bill 21, entitled the “Safeguarding Health Care Integrity Act.” Schedule 1 included provisions from Bill 178, the Voluntary Blood Donations Act”, which

08Oct/15

Eva Moskowitz, Charter School Champion, Says She Won’t Run for Mayor – New York Times


New York Times

Eva Moskowitz, Charter School Champion, Says She Won’t Run for Mayor
New York Times
Ms. Moskowitz would almost certainly have had the financial means to run a campaign: The board of Success Academy includes some of Wall Street’s most generous political donors, who have given lavishly to school-choice advocacy groups in New York in

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08Oct/15

Blood donation event in memory of young Derry man who lost 20-year battle … – Derry Now


Derry Now

Blood donation event in memory of young Derry man who lost 20-year battle
Derry Now
Now, in honour of Mark, his family, friends and local community are organising a blood donation day in his memory. The event will be held at St Cecilia’s College in Creggan tomorrow afternoon. Mark’s father, JP, said they wanted to do something

08Oct/15

Haiti taking ‘resolute’ steps towards renewal of democracy and stability – UN … – UN News Centre


UN News Centre

Haiti taking ‘resolute’ steps towards renewal of democracy and stability – UN
UN News Centre
On a related note, she added that work continues towards the implementation of the HNP 2012-2016 Development Plan, which is now in its final year. The UN is … “I encourage member States to provide experts in administrative, technical and operational

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