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Thursday, November 20, 2008
 

Making a Difference

Do a Great Thing for Your Country - Host an Exchange Student

Hosting an exchange student from a foreign country can be very rewarding. Here's a place to turn if you want to do it.

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Fifth Grade Artists Sought for Arbor Day Foundation's 2007 National Poster Contest

Attention parents! The National Arbor Day Foundation is looking for your fifth grade student's best tree-themed artwork to be submitted to the 16th annual Arbor Day National Poster Contest sponsored by Toyota. Kids are invited to create a poster around this year's theme of "Trees are Terrific…and forests are too!"

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Looking for a Way to Give Back?

Whether it's cooking a meal for the homeless or sprucing up a garden area, there are many ways to give back to those who are in need. But sometimes the hardest part about volunteering is finding the time and the right opportunity to get involved.

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The Gift of Life

Fifty years ago, as Ronald Herrick waited to be wheeled into an operating room, he never imagined the impact he was about to have on history. Ronald, then 21, was about to become the first living transplant donor.

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Don’t Just Quit Smoking, Take the Next Step

Sharon O’Hara, 66, of Silverdale, Wash., was just 17 when she picked up her first cigarette. “Like a lot of people who started smoking back then, I did it because it was the cool, chic thing to do,” she says.

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A New Smile All Year Long

Everyday millions of Americans make resolutions for personal improvement they intend to keep. But why is it so difficult to stick to them? With a little help from internationally recognized life coach and renowned author, Laura Berman Fortgang, your resolutions can become a reality, and give you a reason to smile all year long.

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Disneyland Wants Your Photo Memories for the ‘Happiest Faces on Earth . . . A Disney Family Album’

Disneyland in Southern California, Walt Disney’s original theme park, has been bringing families together in an atmosphere of fun and magic for nearly 50 years. Most of these happy times have been captured on film through the past five decades and are now cherished images in family photo albums the world over.

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Volunteering 101: Finding the Best Fit

A new survey shows that while a majority of American adults volunteer, a significant number of others are willing to serve -- but don't.

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Young People are Making a Difference

Today’s younger generation is often dismissed for being more interested in the latest gadgets and celebrities than in global issues; but these teens and 20-somethings also share a concern for addressing the world’s most pressing problems.

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Innovative Program Helps Students with Disabilities Find and Keep Good Jobs

Anyone who has looked for a job knows how hard it can be – targeting good employers, finding a position that is a fit for their skills, competing with other job-hunters, interviewing. Now imagine that you’re a high school senior with disabilities looking for a job that will be fulfilling and that will pay enough to live independently.

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