Mondoweiss |
Pro-Israel wealthy Jews feature in ‘Forward,’ Christie roast, and U of …
Mondoweiss This has been a remarkable season for talking about pro-Israel Jewish money in the U.S. political process– a conversation about political power. Here are three news stories about Jewish wealth and political influence. First, Chris Christie attended a … |
Corporate donors step up support for educational programs – Elko Daily Free Press
Elko Daily Free PressCorporate donors step up support for educational programsElko Daily Free PressThe Ph.D. Fellowship will award $60,000 grants to support students in achieving a doctoral degree in a mining-related field and choosing a career in educ…
The Upside to Albany’s Corruption Crisis: New Yorkers May Actually Get Real … – New York Magazine
New York Magazine |
The Upside to Albany’s Corruption Crisis: New Yorkers May Actually Get Real …
New York Magazine That would be a switch from what’s traditionally and semi-affectionately known as “the Big Ugly”—a frantic late-night dash to pass a collection of unrelated bills. But scandal has dominated since January, when Shelly Silver was toppled after two … |
Local organ recipient helps organize Transplant Trot – Moose Jaw Times-Herald
Moose Jaw Times-HeraldLocal organ recipient helps organize Transplant TrotMoose Jaw Times-HeraldIn a week Gadd will take his place at the starting line amongst the other runners and walkers at the inaugural Transplant Trot in Wakamow Valley. Gadd had a…
Gaza Strip Economy on ‘Verge of Collapse,’ World Bank Says – New York Times
New York Times |
Gaza Strip Economy on ‘Verge of Collapse,’ World Bank Says
New York Times “These numbers, however, fail to portray the degree of suffering of Gaza’s citizens,” the report said, citing power failures, limited access to clean water, “war-related psychological trauma” and limited movement because of the difficulty of importing … |
Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice encouraging people to talk about their … – Gloucestershire Echo
Gloucestershire Echo |
Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice encouraging people to talk about their …
Gloucestershire Echo They have been encouraging Gloucestershire families and friends to have the conversation as part of Dying Matters Awareness Week which has been organised by the Dying Matters Coalition. The theme of Dying Matters Awareness Week 2015 has been ‘Talk … Where there’s a will, there’s a way to helpOldham Chronicle |
Students star in video to launch organ donation campaign – Lancashire Telegraph
Lancashire Telegraph |
Students star in video to launch organ donation campaign
Lancashire Telegraph Zaffer Khan from One Voice, who also directed the video, said: “We are very proud to work alongside NHS Health Education England and East Lancashire NHS Hospitals Trust in producing a campaign to raise awareness of organ donation in the BME … |
Too much of the red stuff: Shrinking demand, abundance of supply, behind … – National Post
National Post |
Too much of the red stuff: Shrinking demand, abundance of supply, behind …
National Post The non-profit agency that operates Canada’s blood donor clinics is shutting down four permanent sites and eliminating 16 mobile clinics across the country, saying the cutbacks are needed because Canadian Blood Services is collecting too much blood. |
Report: Illinois college chiefs living in ‘fantasy world of lavish perks’ – Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune |
Report: Illinois college chiefs living in ‘fantasy world of lavish perks’
Chicago Tribune They also maintain that club memberships provide administrators with a place to meet and entertain donors and other community members. Yet such perks, the report notes, seem at odds with public education’s mission of … administrators at a high-end … |
Rowan Stringer’s rugby death inquest to hear from final match referee – CBC.ca
CBC.ca |
Rowan Stringer’s rugby death inquest to hear from final match referee
CBC.ca Earlier in the week, the inquest heard testimony from several friends of Rowan Stringer, her high school teacher and rugby coach, a driving test administrator, former CFL quarterback Matt Dunigan and Stringer’s mother Kathleen. …. concussion … |