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February 13, 2012
Binyamin Rose: Back to the Bunker: How a life-risking act by a Christian family during the Holocaust saved a family and built a thriving community a world away
Menachem Wecker: Business Schools Teach Real Estate Despite Troubled Housing Market
February 10, 2012
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David G. Savage: Why activists may not be in a hurry to have High Court rule on alternative marriage
February 9, 2012
Laura McMullen: 10 Least Expensive Public Schools for Out-of-State Students
Kimberly Palmer: How to actually enjoy -- relaxing, financially -- your vacation
February 8, 2012
Warren Richey: Why momentous Prop. 8 ruling might not satisfy gay-rights groups
Menachem Wecker: Though Controversial, LL.M.'s Can Lead to Specialized Legal Jobs
The Kosher Gourmet byDana Velden: Going to the bother of making soup? You know it better be good. This CREAM OF TOMATO SOUP certainly is! And it's a cinch to make, too (Includes techinques and serving secrets)
February 7, 2012
Frank J. Gaffney, Jr.: Caught off-guard? President's Super Bowl interview with Matt Lauer gives those who need a reason not to vote for him, a darn good one
Suzanne Bohan: Leaping lizards! Tiny reptiles advancing robot design
February 6, 2012
Jonathan Tobin: Iran Threatens Israel With Destruction, But the New York Times Doesn't Hear It
Jeffrey Fleishman: In newly democratic Egypt, tens of democracy activists jailed, to stand trial; their groups are 'threatening the stability of the homeland'
Julie Deardorff : Researchers say antioxidants may not be that effective and could do more harm than good
Mark Clayton: How did Anonymous hackers eavesdrop on FBI and Scotland Yard?
February 3, 2012
Edmund Sanders : Israeli official says Iran is creating missile that could reach East Coast of US
Victoria Kim: Immigrant-smuggling ring used black drivers to avoid racial profiling
February 2, 2012
Jim Carney: Wrong number call may have saved her life
Reza Kahlili : Ex-CIA spy in Iran's Revolutionary Guard: What Obama doesn't grasp about striking deals with Tehran
Tina Susman: For woodchuck rescuer, every day is Groundhog Day
February 1, 2012
Brian Bennett: US officials see increasing threat of domestic attack from Iran
Emily Brandon: How to Take Advantage of New 401(k) Fee Disclosures
January 31, 2012
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Paul Richter and Ramin Mostaghim: Misreading Teheran's limits -- deadly and economically devastating as they may be -- is a risk administration, Europe seem willing to take
Suzanne Bohan: Warning: Nap-deprived tots missing more than sleep, study finds
Meg Handley: Banks Revamping Rewards Programs to Woo Customers
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Caroline B. Glick: Obama: Of course I intend to prevent a nuclear holocaust . . . in a few months
Yochonon Donn: In liberal New York City, fervently-Orthodox Jews may soon be getting a district to call their own
Jeannine Stein: An inflated ego and thinking you're 'all that' doesn't just make others sick of you, it can make you ill
Katy Hopkins: New budget rules may affect how much money you get for college
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Ed Koch: To the New York Times, calling for the murder of Jews by those capable of having their incitement taken seriously isn't news
Jeannine Stein: Mental illness struck one in five U.S. adults in 2010: Report
January 25, 2012
Richard Simon: House passes two bills endorsing the use of religious symbols at military memorials
Fred Weir: Putin: Multiethnic Russia cannot survive as a US-style 'melting pot'; must find its own way
Susan Johnston: 5 Sneaky Coupon Strategies Consumers Should Watch Out For
January 24, 2012
Carol Clark: The price of your soul: How your brain decides whether to 'sell out'
Caroline B. Glick: America lost most in 'Arab Spring'. Sadly, many voters still don't grasp the extent
Warren Richey: Drug criminal scores win in GPS ruling from conservative-leaning high court
Erika Bolstad: Black conservatives gather to talk about gaining strength
January 23, 2012
Melissa Dribben: Jewish voters to play a key role in Florida's Republican primary
Jordan Rau: In quest to grow, Catholic hospital system will announce this morning its break from church
Ali Safi: U.S. envoy gives Taliban terms for peace talks
January 19, 2012
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Frank J. Gaffney Jr.: No-kidding red lines: U.S. response to an Iranian nuke may be bluster, but Israel's won't be
David G. Savage: They sued their principals after slandering them online --- now the cases are headed to the Supreme Court
David Francis: Where to Invest in 2012: With stocks expected to rebound, opportunity abounds for investors
January 13, 2012
Ben Lynfield: Israeli lawmakers move to annex Jewish Judea, one museum at a time
Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz: Thriving through touch: Gentle massage helps older people with low mobility improve in mind and body
January 12, 2012
Warren Richey: Landmark Supreme Court ruling a 'resounding win' for religious groups
Warren Richey: Supreme Court says no to new rule on eyewitness testimony
John Fauber : Statins found to raise diabetes risk in postmenopausal women
Katy Hopkins : Consider This Before You Pay for an Online Degree
The Kosher Gourmet by Joseph Erdos: This mushroom and barley soup has an intense -- almost nutty -- flavor that mixes robust with Middle East. It has creaminess without cream
January 11, 2012
Shari Roan: Millions of atrial fibrillation sufferers at risk for devastating, but preventable, stroke
Tom Hussain: Pakistan -- recipient of more than $21 billion in civilian and military aid -- speeds pursuit of Iranian pipeline, defying US
David G. Savage: High court signals it won't be loosening TV's 'indecency' rules
Stephen Ceasar: Oklahoma's Islamic law amendment can't go into effect, court rules
January 10, 2012
Reza Kahlili: From an ex-CIA spy: US must exploit new split in Iran's Revolutionary Guard
Karen Kaplan: Study: Nicotine replacement products ineffective when used in real-life situations
January 9, 2012
Michael Doyle: Put through legal hell over dream home, couple fought back hard --- all the way to Supreme Court
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Jewish World Review
Every Monday Matters: Donate blood and bone marrow
By
Matthew Emerzian and Kelly Bozza
http://www.JewishWorldReview.com | (MCT)
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Every 2 seconds someone needs blood.
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38,000 pints of blood are used each day in the U.S.
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Nearly 500 hospitals cancelled elective surgery due to blood inventory shortages.
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Demand for blood is rising much faster than donations. In fact, donations are declining.
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1 pint of blood can save up to 3 lives - maybe even the life of someone you know.
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60 percent of the population is eligible to donate, but only 3.2 percent do on a yearly basis.
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The No. 1 reason donors say they give is because they "want to help others."
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Anyone who is in good health, is at least 17 years old, and weighs at least 110 pounds may donate blood every 56 days.
TAKE ACTION TODAY
1. Find a blood donor location near you and schedule an appointment today.
2. Donate blood. The blood donation process takes approximately 30 minutes.
3. When you donate, you'll receive a donor card stating your blood type. Keep the card in your wallet.
4. Put yourself on a regular donating schedule of once every 56 days.
5. If you have type O-negative blood, the universal donor type, your blood is especially needed because it can be used in emergencies.
There is no substitute for human blood. Human blood is precious and can't be manufactured outside of the body. If you gave blood 4 times a year for the next 10 years, you would save 120 lives. Think of how many lives you could save if you gave blood for the rest of your life! Saving just one life should be convincing enough.
YOU MATTER
On a recent Tuesday, I received two messages … two very profound messages that I felt the need to share. I think you will understand why. People need your help.
The first message was from a family whose son was born with leukemia. His name is Hunter, and he has stolen our heart. Hunter is now 4 years old and still in the fight of his life. The message I received was a text from his mother. It read: "Thank God, we just found out that Hunter has zero leukemic cells in his bone marrow. It's a miracle." There were a few other celebratory expletives in there as well, but I took the liberty of removing them for this column. (Although, I must admit that I can't blame her…sometimes they add an extra punch and they have been through a lot.) I immediately called her to share in the excitement and to congratulate the family. It was an emotional conversation, but it doesn't end there…not even close.
Hunter's body cannot handle one more chemotherapy treatment. This was the final one. If it didn't work, "there was nothing more the doctors could do." Fortunately, it worked…that's the good news. The tougher news is that Hunter needs a bone marrow transplant. This last round of chemotherapy was just to prepare him for the transplant. If his results did not come back as zero leukemic cells, Hunter could not have gone forward with the transplant, which means he would not last through the end of the year. For months the family has tried to find a donor, but Hunter is part Cherokee Indian, Asian-American, and African-American. Not a common mix, therefore not a lot of good matches. In fact, after going through the 6 million names on the bone marrow donor list, they determined that there was not a good enough match. Not one. So they are now going to use cord blood and hope that Hunter's body will adjust to it and manufacturer the missing pieces to produce healthy bone marrow. So, it was a big day for Hunter and his family, because now at least he has a chance … and that is something to celebrate.
The second message I received was an email from a woman whose best friend was just diagnosed with leukemia. Her email reads:
"My friend Nick Glasgow was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) in March 2009. He has had two chemos, both of which have not worked in putting his cancer in remission. He is in desperate need of a bone marrow transplant to save his life! After learning of Nick's ethnic background (1/4 Japanese and 3/4 Caucasian), Stanford doctors told him he has a 0 percent chance of finding a matching donor due to the lack of minority registrants in the national bone marrow database. We are determined to beat the odds! If you or anyone you know is an Asian/American, you may be the donor that can save his life! You do NOT need to be Japanese/Caucasian … all Asian-Americans should register. To register is easy … you can order a free kit sent to you in the mail by registering at www.aadp.org. Thank you so much."
Two messages in one day. Two people/families reaching out to us … the world … for our help. Just so they can have a chance. They just want one swing of the bat, one shot at the lottery, lightning in a bottle. And we hold the answer for them … right in our bones. Our country's bone marrow supply does not represent the ethnic mix of our culture. America is known and celebrated for its racial diversity, but with this diversity comes a responsibility to honor and respect it. That means helping one another in any way we can. You matter. People matter. Your bone marrow matters. These are just two of many stories. Register today.
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Previously:
Protect yourself with Internet safety
Eat healthy
Learn CPR, the ABCs of life
Respect the disabled
Turn off your TV
Go exercise
Write a letter to a soldier
Thank a firefighter
Have fun with an elderly person
Traffic is overrated
Show your smile
Donate books
What matters most
Support Neighborhood Watch
© 2009, The Modesto Bee Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services
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