9 posts and columns on donations

Google’s Political Action Committee Getting Lots of Action These Days

in News on February 10 at 3:40 am PT

The 2012 election cycle is proving a big one for Google NetPAC, the company’s political action committee.
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LivingSocial and Groupon Launch Deals for Nonprofits

in Commerce on November 18, 2011 at 9:18 am PT

Groupon has partnered with Feeding America today to promote its Groupon Now service, which offers deals that can be redeemed immediately. Today, lunches at all restaurants participating in Groupon Now will be $1, with a portion of the proceeds going to providing free meals to those in need. Separately, LivingSocial is raising $2 million in toys for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. For every $5 donation, Toys “R” Us, Hasbro and other partners will match the gift.

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Financial Problems Could Shut WikiLeaks

in News on October 24, 2011 at 11:45 am PT

WikiLeaks said it will shut down by year-end if financial-services companies don’t lift restrictions on donations that have hobbled the organization.

Groupon Backpedals After Viewers Fail to See the Humor and Compassion, Will Pull Super Bowl Ad

in Commerce on February 7, 2011 at 1:34 pm PT

Groupon is planning to issue a response this afternoon to the thousands of people who flooded its Facebook and Twitter channels, accusing the daily deals site of exploiting others in its Super Bowl commercials for its own good. UPDATE: It will soon announce that it is pulling the most controversial ad, about Tibet.

PayPal Releases Funds to WikiLeaks as Supporters Strike Back

in Commerce on December 8, 2010 at 3:29 pm PT

PayPal has just released the remaining funds in the account associated with WikiLeaks today, after restricting access to the account last week, according to a PayPal blog post. However, it did not not reinstate the ability for it to receive donations.

PayPal to WikiLeaks: You're Cut Off

in Enterprise on December 4, 2010 at 9:56 am PT

PayPal has joined a steadily growing list of companies that have terminated accounts used by WikiLeaks.

Buying and Selling Among Friends

in The Mossberg Solution on March 3, 2009 at 4:28 pm PT

Gone are the days when giving away your old stuff involved getting in the car and hauling bags to the local Salvation Army. Now, with a little Web know-how, you can find a number of ways to turn your trash into someone else’s treasure.
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