Saturday, October 25, 2008

Andre Muran - Rare volumes left in charity bin (BBC News)

Rare volumes left in charity bin (BBC News)
A mystery donor leaves four rare books dating from 1731 in an Oxfam charity book bin in Stirling.

Rose's no-show takes the shine off charity do (Sydney Morning Herald)
What's a popular girl to do? Go to the happening new pool party at the ivy nightclub, or honour a commitment to attend a charity dinner?

McCain volunteer lied about attack (Baltimore Sun)
PITTSBURGH A McCain campaign volunteer made up a story of being robbed, pinned to the ground and having the letter "B" scratched on her face in a politically inspired attack, police said yesterday. Ashley Todd, a 20-year-old college student from College Station, Texas, admitted yesterday that the story was false and was charged with making a false report to police, said Maurita Bryant, the ...

Police: McCain volunteer changes ATM attack story (AP via Yahoo! News)
A McCain campaign volunteer who reported that a tall black man robbed her and then cut a "B" onto her cheek after seeing a McCain bumper sticker on her car has been given a polygraph test because of "inconsistencies" in her story, police said.

McCain Volunteer Made Up Attack (The Tampa Tribune)
A McCain campaign volunteer made up a story of being robbed and having the letter "B" scratched on her face in a politically inspired attack, police said Friday.

Major Canadian charity reports giving down as other eye impact of economic crisis (The Canadian Press via Yahoo! Canada News)
TORONTO - A major Canadian charity is struggling to deliver services as its critical holiday donation period approaches due to a decrease in financial gifts and an increase in the number of people seeking help amid a global financial crisis.

Rotary Charity Ball proves a success for two local organizations (Morris Daily Herald)
While the economy may be less than stellar, it didn't keep the stars from shining bright at the Morris Rotary Charity Ball.

Major Canadian charity reports giving is down (CTV Winnipeg)
A major Canadian charity is struggling to deliver services as its critical holiday donation period approaches due to a decrease in financial gifts and an increase of people seeking help.

MP volunteers for charity stint (BBC News)
The MP for Norwich South Charles Clarke joins volunteers in the charity shop Barnado's.