
Army medic from Pleasanton dies in Afghanistan helping wounded soldiers Jameson Lindskog became an Army medic to get the training and education to become a physical therapist, his mother said. This week, the 23-year-old from Pleasanton, was killed in Afghanistan helping fellow soldiers who had been shot. Read more on Tri-Valley Herald
April 1, 2011 | Posted in
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New U.N. Resolution Steers Away from ‘Defamation of Religions’ Concept The U.N. Human Rights Council has adopted a resolution on religious intolerance that freedom watchdogs say marks a significant step away from the highly criticized “defamation of religions” concept. Read more on The Christian Post
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Now let’s have a new golden age of giving Could Wednesday’s Budget mark the beginning of a new golden age for giving and philanthropy? I really hope so. There are real signs that the Prime Minister’s personal commitment to supporting giving at every level is being honoured. Read more on Evening Standard
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How Can We Keep the People Who Harvest Our Veggies Healthy Too? It’s nice to think of the people who grow our food as hale and hearty folk who get plenty of fresh air and exercise. “The typical reaction is that they’re working hard in the fields so they should be physically healthy,” said Dr. [...]
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Seminar On ‘Investment Opportunities In Pakistan’ To Attract Over 200 Businessmen KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) — Over 200 businessmen from Pakistan and Malaysia are expected to attend a seminar on ‘Investment Opportunities in Pakistan’ here on March 31, 2011. Read more on Bernama
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Karzai blasts US troops for gruesome Afghan deaths Afghanistan’s president on Wednesday condemned the actions of a group of U.S. soldiers charged with murdering three unarmed Afghans, charging they killed for entertainment after taking drugs. Read more on CBS4 Quad Cities
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GOING PURPLE Thousands of Columbia County children took advantage of the chance to save another child’s life by having their pinkie fingers painted purple while at school Friday. Read more on Lake City Reporter
March 31, 2011 | Posted in
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March 24 Friends and Neighbors Amnesty International Group 40 meeting is Saturday Amnesty International Group 40 will meet from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 26, at Capanna Coffee and Gelato, 3329 Lincoln Way, in Ames. The agenda will include discussion the Pakistan disappearance case, planning activities for First Amendment Day at Iowa State University [...]
March 31, 2011 | Posted in
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‘Muslim violence a fact’ Islam is judged by the very bad behaviour of Muslims in the name of their religion, an Australian vicar claims. Read more on WA Today
March 31, 2011 | Posted in
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Police dues It has been mostly observed that the families of martyred police personnel or retired police personnel are not paid their pension or any other dues on time. Read more on The Friday Times
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