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Intermountain Health encourages everyone to be a donor during National Donate Life Month The United States surpassed the historic milestone of 1 million transplants from both living and deceased donors last year. Now, Intermountain Health is doing its part to help the U.S. achieve the next million. April is National Donate Life Month, which brings attention to organ, eye, and tissue donation and transplantation and honors those who have saved lives through the gift of organ donation. At this time, it’s a good reminder to share with your family your decision to be a donor, check the organ donor box when ... Read more

 Betty Owens Cory is the author of the new book, “Escape to Misty Harbor, Book II.” It is an extraordinary novel about her main character, “Beth,” who not only received the welcome that she hoped for when she arrived in Maine, but she felt lighter than air and she could breathe again without fear of a man lost in his alcohol and dejected by his job loss. Beth had been the closest person he could take out his misery upon, and removing herself from this destructive cycle took great courage; something all strong women possess. This is a must read ... Read more

 Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is delighted to welcome back seasoned litigation lawyer Robert White to the firm. His experience in the field, exceeding a decade, has rendered him a powerhouse of knowledge and insight when it comes to representing insureds on various issues, such as motor vehicle crashes, premises liability, and construction defects. Matthew Belcastro, Chair of the firm’s Tort & Insurance Litigation Department, shares: “We are thrilled to welcome Robert back to our litigation team. His expertise and dedication to providing exceptional services to his clients make him an invaluable addition to our team.” White deals with ... Read more

Hostel living widens youth networks ***********************************      The Government has introduced the Youth Hostel Scheme to meet the aspirations of some working youth in having their own living space.      News.gov.hk spoke to a tenant of the scheme’s first hostel, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Youth Hostel PH2, to learn about the advantages of living in a youth hostel and how the experience helped him develop his business start-up.      In addition, representatives of the second and largest hostel under the scheme, Po Leung Kuk Lee Shau Kee Youth Oasis, talked about facilities and services provided to tenants as well as ... Read more

Red flag hoisted at Silverstrand Beach ************************************** Attention TV/radio announcers: Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:      Here is an item of interest to swimmers.      The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (April 9) that due to big waves, red flag has been hoisted at Silverstrand Beach in Sai Kung District. Beachgoers are advised not to swim at the beach.