Sunday, December 21, 2008

Andre Muran - Charity Picower says closes from Madoff losses (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

The Picower Foundation, a charity that supports programs ranging from medical research to education, said it was shutting down because of losses from investments with Bernard Madoff. Andre Muran

IT WAS a night of colours and heart-thumping beats at the THR Raaga and Magnum Corporation’s charity concert, the third of its series in Stadium Malawati. The earlier two concerts were held in Penang and Johor. Andre Muran

Ron Toothaker has prospered in Fort Smith as a teacher, coach and businessman. Now in retirement, he gives back to his beloved community as a Community Services Clearinghouse volunteer. Andre Muran

Each year the Deer Park Volunteer Fire Department asks for help from local businesses to gather toys, nonperishable food items and/or checks for the “Gift of Christmas.” Andre Muran