13Jan/15

Where Does Leona Helmsley’s Money Go? Hint: Not to the Dogs – Jewish Daily Forward


Jewish Daily Forward

Where Does Leona Helmsley’s Money Go? Hint: Not to the Dogs
Jewish Daily Forward
In her hometown of New York she was known as the “queen of mean,” notoriously mistreating her employees, tenants and even family members. But in Israel, the name Leona Helmsley is increasingly synonymous with generous donations to programs funded …

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13Jan/15

MSP support for opt-out organ donation transplant plans – Helensburgh Advertiser

MSP support for opt-out organ donation transplant plans
Helensburgh Advertiser
Labour MSP Anne McTaggart’s Members’ Bill would create an opt-out scheme for organ donation and has been widely welcomed by doctors and health charities. Members’ Bills require the support of 18 MSPs from three parties to get a hearing in Parliament.

13Jan/15

One Blood needs blood donations due to flu outbreak – ABC Action News


ABC Action News

One Blood needs blood donations due to flu outbreak
ABC Action News
One Blood needs blood donations due to flu outbreak. Greatest need is for O Negative blood. Sean O’Reilly. 2:38 AM, Jan 13, 2015. 3:40 AM, Jan 13, 2015. HARBURG, GERMANY: A woman donates blood at the blood donation service Hamburg on June 8, …
Flu virus affecting blood donations in Palm Beach CountyWPTV.com
Manatee flu outbreak linked to blood bank shortagesBradenton Herald
Local blood shortage because of flu epidemicMyFoxOrlando.com

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13Jan/15

SF supervisor proposes changes to the ballot measure process – San Francisco Examiner

SF supervisor proposes changes to the ballot measure process
San Francisco Examiner
Come November, San Francisco voters may have a chance to change certain rules related to the ballot-measure process under a proposal by Supervisor Scott Wiener. Wiener has asked the City Attorney’s Office to draft a City Charter amendment that would

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13Jan/15

Family to Donate Organs of Unborn Baby Diagnosed with Rare, Fatal Condition – Growing Your Baby


Growing Your Baby

Family to Donate Organs of Unborn Baby Diagnosed with Rare, Fatal Condition
Growing Your Baby
In addition to the donation of their child’s organs, the family has also started up a Facebook page to help raise awareness for the rare but fatal condition. They are pairing with the spinal bifida charity Shine, and all funds raised on the justgiving

13Jan/15

Morristown’s ‘Ironman’ John Hyland fights cancer, raises awareness – Daily Record


Daily Record

Morristown’s ‘Ironman’ John Hyland fights cancer, raises awareness
Daily Record
“Neither one of my sisters is a match, so I need an unrelated donor,” he said. As word of Hyland’s predicament spread, friends, co-workers, and the New Jersey LLS chapter sprang into action, setting up an online bone marrow donor drive that got under

13Jan/15

Christie Travels and Party Pays – Wall Street Journal


Wall Street Journal

Christie Travels and Party Pays
Wall Street Journal
Mr. Christie has developed a give-and-take relationship with the party, raising record sums with his star power but also tapping it to pay for his political efforts and other costs, including attorneys’ fees related to the George Washington Bridge
Christie lands RNC fundraising chief for possible ’16 bidWIS

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