Archive for September, 2011

Paintings, writings, apparel of assisted-suicide advocate Jack Kevorkian … – Washington Post

« 30 September 2011 | 18:13 | Uncategorized | No Comments »

USA Today Paintings, writings, apparel of assisted-suicide advocate Jack Kevorkian …Washington PostBy AP, DETROIT — Paintings, writings and the iconic blue sweater of the audacious assisted suicide advocate Jack Kevorkian are going up for auction, his attorney and close friend said Friday. Lawyer Mayer Morganroth said the late pathologist's artwork …Dr. Jack Kevorkian's art, belongings [...]



Dr. Jack Kevorkian’s art, belongings to be sold – The Associated Press

« 30 September 2011 | 17:30 | Uncategorized | No Comments »

USA Today Dr. Jack Kevorkian's art, belongings to be soldThe Associated PressDETROIT (AP) — Paintings, writings and the blue sweater of assisted suicide advocate Jack Kevorkian are going up for auction. Kevorkian's attorney and friend Mayer Morganroth said Friday the late pathologist's artwork and items will be sold for the …Paintings, writings, apparel of assisted-suicide [...]



Former Ofsted chief considers ending life at assisted suicide clinic – The Guardian

« 30 September 2011 | 17:07 | Uncategorized | No Comments »

The Guardian Former Ofsted chief considers ending life at assisted suicide clinicThe GuardianPhotograph: Martin Argles for the Guardian Chris Woodhead, the former head of Ofsted, is considering ending his life at Dignitas, the Swiss assisted-suicide clinic. Woodhead, who was head of the schools' inspectorate between 1994 and 2000, …Chris Woodhead 'considers ending life at Dignitas' [...]



Dr. Jack Kevorkian’s art, belongings to be sold – TheNewsTribune.com

« 30 September 2011 | 15:54 | Uncategorized | No Comments »

6abc.com Dr. Jack Kevorkian's art, belongings to be soldTheNewsTribune.comPaintings, writings and the iconic blue sweater of the audacious assisted suicide advocate Jack Kevorkian are going up for auction. By JEFF KAROUB; Associated Press DETROIT — Paintings, writings and the iconic blue sweater of the audacious assisted …Dr. Jack Kevorkian's art, belongings to be soldSacramento BeeDr. [...]



Dr. Jack Kevorkian’s art, belongings to be sold – 6abc.com

« 30 September 2011 | 15:48 | Uncategorized | No Comments »

USA Today Dr. Jack Kevorkian's art, belongings to be sold6abc.comAssociated Press DETROIT (AP) – September 30, 2011 (WPVI) — Paintings, writings and the iconic blue sweater of the audacious assisted suicide advocate Jack Kevorkian are going up for auction. Kevorkian's attorney and close friend Mayer Morganroth said …Paintings, writings, apparel of assisted-suicide advocate Jack Kevorkian [...]



Chris Woodhead ‘considers ending life at Dignitas’ after BBC documentary – Telegraph.co.uk

« 30 September 2011 | 13:44 | Uncategorized | No Comments »

Telegraph.co.uk Chris Woodhead 'considers ending life at Dignitas' after BBC documentaryTelegraph.co.ukSome campaigners branded it “pro-assisted suicide propaganda” and insisted it would lead to copy-cat deaths. Speaking to the Times Educational Supplement, Prof Woodhead said: “It was very dignified. His wife was there and they sat on the sofa together. …



Assisted suicide law around the world – The Guardian

« 30 September 2011 | 11:11 | Uncategorized | No Comments »

Assisted suicide law around the worldThe GuardianThe law governing assisted suicide in England and Wales is more than 50 years old and has been criticised for being unclear. Under the Suicide Act 1961, anyone who assists or encourages suicide in England and Wales could face up to 14 years in prison. …



Nation Observes Banned Books Week – Patch.com

« 29 September 2011 | 22:03 | Uncategorized | No Comments »

Nation Observes Banned Books WeekPatch.comEarlier this year, an unidentified Dakota County Library patron filed an official request with the Dakota County Library Board, asking that “Final Exit: The Practicalities of Self-Deliverance and Assisted Suicide for the Dying” by Derek Humphry be …and more »



South African prosecuted for helping his mother to die – The Guardian

« 29 September 2011 | 19:24 | Uncategorized | No Comments »

The Guardian South African prosecuted for helping his mother to dieThe GuardianThe law governing assisted suicide in England and Wales is more than 50 years old and has been criticised for being unclear. Under the Suicide Act 1961, anyone who assists or encourages suicide in England and Wales could face up to 14 years in [...]



SOAP WATCH: The ultimate insight into the week’s soaps – Daily Mail

« 29 September 2011 | 12:37 | Uncategorized | No Comments »

Daily Mail SOAP WATCH: The ultimate insight into the week's soapsDaily MailA couple of months back, we had Jackson's assisted suicide in Emmerdale; the week before last it was Zainab in EastEnders and, this week, Carla on Coronation Street. It's a tough subject to handle in any drama, but especially so when the production is [...]