13Feb/15

Sierra Leone audit claims Ebola funds unaccounted for – BBC News


BBC News

Sierra Leone audit claims Ebola funds unaccounted for
BBC News
It only examines funds from the government and from private donors in Sierra Leone. The audit team also said the health ministry failed to produce documentation for contract agreements for the purchase of 50 vehicles and ambulances, and pointed out
Faith leaders’ pivotal role in Ebola response was overlookedChristian Aid (press release)

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13Feb/15

Money from Malawi ‘Cashgate’ scandal allegedly funded electoral campaigns – The Guardian


The Guardian

Money from Malawi ‘Cashgate’ scandal allegedly funded electoral campaigns
The Guardian
It prompted Britain and other donors to freeze aid while dozens of civil servants, businessmen and politicians were put on trial. Last year the government estimated that Cashgate had … A total of 32 cheques worth 1.3bn kwacha were paid to 18

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13Feb/15

UT-Austin’s Powers Gives an “Everybody Does It” Defense to Biased Admissions … – Dallas Observer (blog)


Dallas Observer (blog)

UT-Austin’s Powers Gives an “Everybody Does It” Defense to Biased Admissions
Dallas Observer (blog)
He thought students attending the university would be broadened by the experience of going to school with dumb drunk kids related to state legislators? Whatever. He insisted several times that everybody does it — “virtually every selective university
Report faults UT president, but he defends admissions practicesDallas Morning News

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13Feb/15

Embattled U. Texas president let in dozens of students who normally would not … – Businessinsider India


Businessinsider India

Embattled U. Texas president let in dozens of students who normally would not
Businessinsider India
The investigation into influence peddling in admissions at the University of Texas System’s flagship campus found applicants approved by outgoing President Bill Powers typically were recommended by state lawmakers, university donors, alumni and at
Report: UT president approved applicants over objectionsKXAN.com

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13Feb/15

O negative blood donations needed in Central Florida – News 13 Orlando


News 13 Orlando

O negative blood donations needed in Central Florida
News 13 Orlando
O negative blood donations are urgently needed in Central Florida, and OneBlood is putting out a call for it. O negative blood is the universal blood type, which means anyone can receive it. OneBlood, our area’s blood center, said it has extremely low
Urgent Need for O Negative Blood DonationsWCTV

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