Thursday, January 15, 2009

Andre Muran - Woman bilked another charity? - Record

Woman bilked another charity? - Record
STOCKTON — A Stockton woman sent to prison five years ago on charges she embezzled hundreds of thousands of dollars from the United Way of San Joaquin County awaits a Friday court hearing on charges from prosecutors who say she’s at it again

Sec. Of State Nod For Clinton Expected - Channel 3000
She is expected to be approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to become former rival Barack Obama's secretary of state. She got relatively mild questioning from colleagues at last week's confirmation hearings. Both parties were dropping

Putin's oil painting to be sold for charity - Columbia Missourian
It's Vladimir Putin and oil again, but this time the oil is on canvas. The Russian prime minister has painted a still life to be sold at a charity auction. Polina Vavilina of the Tsarskoselskaya Fair Foundation said Wednesday that Putin took the

Pitt polishes off South Florida - Pittsburgh Tribune Review
Pitt's game against South Florida on Wednesday was a lot like rush hour traffic last night. It took about two hours to get there, but the No. 1 Panthers finally arrived where they wanted. Pitt overcame another hot-shooting, upset-minded team to

Music 'Heroes' In Charity Album - Ananova
Charity War Child has revealed a star-studded line-up of music legends who feature on a new fundraising album featuring classic songs reworked by modern artists. Music heroes including Sir Paul McCartney and Bob Dylan were asked to pick their

Sex offender wins Alaska lottery that aids sex abuse victims - News-Democrat
The winner of the $500,000 statewide lottery to benefit a nonprofit that aids victims of sexual abuse is himself a convicted sex offender. Alec Ahsoak, 53, came forward to claim his winnings on Saturday, said lottery organizer Abe Spicola, who owns

Cha-cha at Latin Dance Party for charity - Eagle-Tribune
LAWRENCE — Family Service Inc. will host a Latin Dance Party fundraiser Jan. 23. Latin dance teacher Greg Coles will lead guests through the merengue, bachata, cha-cha and salsa. Guests will be treated to Latin food and raffles. The second annual