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Tyler Way

Wounded Vets Design T-Shirts and Boots

Tyler Way | Posted May 31, 2012

Read More: Afghanistan, Arts, Veterans, PTSD, Iraq Veterans, Artprize, Creativity, Graphic Designers, Rehabilitation

[Fashion Has Heart] is proud to announce the next project within the Corporal Hoffman Series.

The non-profit, non-partisan organization will be hosting five wounded soldiers -- one from each branch of the military -- and five established designers from all over the country in Grand Rapids,...

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Courtney Garcia

The Perks of Being a Country Mouse

Courtney Garcia | Posted May 31, 2012

Read More: Los Angeles, City Mouse, Comedy, Country Mouse, Denver, Entertainment

The question has finally reached a tipping point in my mind: Do I want to have money and enjoy my life or do I want to pretend like being broke is getting me somewhere?

While it's not good to compare your life to other people, I do. In fact, that's...

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Molly Hahn

Buddha Doodle - 'Have Fun!'

Molly Hahn | Posted May 31, 2012

Read More: Cartoon, Healthy Living Mind, Meditation, Mindfulness, Unplug And Recharge

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Francesco Clark

The Other Side of the Mole Hill

Francesco Clark | Posted May 31, 2012

Read More: PBS' This Emotional Life, Emotional Health, Overcoming Difficulties, Overcoming Disabilities, This Emotional Life

Ten years ago tonight, an unexpected door opened in my life. It was one of those moments you never want to imagine living through, and as it happened, I knew the reality of it was bigger than me. Life suddenly became so serious, even at 24 years old. And yet,...

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Tom Davis

Coming Back to Manahawkin, N.J.

Tom Davis | Posted May 31, 2012

Read More: Manahawkin Lake, Manahawkin Patch, New Jersey Patch, President Nixon, Richard Nixon, Stafford Township, The Press Of Atlantic City, Jersey Shore, Long Beach Island, Long-Beach-Island, Looking Back, Manahawkin, Ocean County

The lagoons that ran between the Manahawkin bungalows, each showing a metallic shade of grayish brown, were waist-deep in muck. The water had no waves, no wake. Not even a ripple.

Come winter, the lagoon water was so solid, so still, it froze like a quarter-mile-long ice cube. In boredom,...

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Brian Cute

Ushering in the Dot-NGO Boom: Protecting the Online Interests of Non-Governmental Organizations

Brian Cute | Posted May 31, 2012

Read More: .Com, Brian Cute, Corporation For Assigned Names And Numbers, India, Internet, Kenya, Ngo, Nonprofits, Public Interest Registry

Three little letters. That's all it takes to truly make an impact for global communities online. When the Internet as we know it first launched back in 1985, domain names like .COM, .NET and .ORG quickly became a natural part of our vernacular. Every TV commercial now touts a website;...

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Mike Shafarenko

Take Me Back to the Rust Belt City

Mike Shafarenko | Posted May 31, 2012

Read More: Rust Belt, Cleveland, Rust Belt Cities

At the recent CEOs for Cities Spring National Meeting in Cincinnati, AOL co-founder and former CEO and Chairman Steve Case noted that the most important factor for a city to thrive is attracting and developing talent. Indeed, many speakers at the two day gathering focused on the importance...

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Phil Donahue

One of Nature's Most Fascinating Dramas

Phil Donahue | Posted May 31, 2012

Read More: Marlo Thomas, Phil Donahue, Birdwatching, Purple Martins, Slideexpand

My brain caught fire the moment I first saw a Purple Martin, fluttering like a humming bird, diving like an osprey and performing eye-popping aerial maneuvers beyond the imagination of the world's best ballet dancers. What in the world are they doing up there? They are feeding. Purple Martins are...

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Bus 52

U R Awesome Inc (VIDEO)

Bus 52 | Posted May 31, 2012

Read More: Community, Free Hugs, Goodstuff, High-Fives, Kemy, Miami, Optimism, Peaceful Pounds, Scooter, Ur Awesome, Video

"Free Hugs, High Fives, Peaceful Pounds!"

Kemy Joseph cannot walk through the University of Miami campus without being stopped repeatedly by people who know him. However, he does not just talk to people he already knows; he approaches everyone he passes, offering them a free hug.

He walks purposefully around...

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Theresa Berenato

Lessons From a Nonagenarian: Values-based Leadership Etiquette

Theresa Berenato | Posted May 30, 2012

Read More: Presidential Medal Of Freedom, Etiquette, Frances Hesselbein, Good Manners, Leadership, Organization

Not many of us have the unique opportunity to work with a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom -- our nation's highest civilian honor.

Frances Hesselbein is in her nineties. She has created a legacy of achievement and contribution... and she is still working and leading the way, as...

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Molly Hahn

Today's Buddha Doodle -- 'Compassion'

Molly Hahn | Posted May 30, 2012

Read More: Buddha, Gps-Soul, Healthy Living Spirit, Meditation, Mindfulness, Spirituality, Unplug And Recharge
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Joel Arquillos

826LA's Young Authors' Book Project

Joel Arquillos | Posted May 30, 2012

Read More: 826 National, 826la, B.J. Novak, Dave Eggers

The Young Authors' Book Project is one of 826LA's most exciting projects. Over the course of a semester, high school students become published authors. This year, 826LA partnered with the Academic Leadership Community pilot at the Miguel Contreras Learning Complex in Downtown L.A. With...

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Lisa Belkin

An Overdue Apology To Moms, From A Fitness Guru

Lisa Belkin | Posted May 30, 2012

Read More: Biggest Loser, Celebrity Fitness, Haitian Adoption, Jillian Michaels, Adoption, Lesbian Parenting, Losing Pregnancy Weight, Parentry, Same Sex Parenting

The latest issue of People magazine has a five-page spread of Jillian Michaels and her new family, looking cozy and content.

It is not your most typical of families. Michaels, the drill sergeant fitness instructor from "The Biggest Loser," is pictured with her partner of...

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William Laney

Tanya's Tears -- From the Milk of Human Kindness

William Laney | Posted May 29, 2012

Read More: Greyhound Bus, Volunteers Of America, Act Of Kindness, Homeless Isn't Hopeless, Homelessness, Human Kindness, Inspring Stories

You never know how much good can come from a simple act of kindness. What you think is a small gift or gesture to one person, may mushroom into help for another -- and another. Such is the case with the story that follows.

A few days after my book,...

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Tina Charles

Something Bigger Than Myself

Tina Charles | Posted May 29, 2012

Read More: 2012 Olympics, U.S. Olympic Basketball, Africa, Basketball, Buildon, Charity, Charity Work, Connecticut, Connecticut Sun, Mali, Omnipeace, Tina Charles, Wnba, Women's Basketball

It was my sophomore year at the University of Connecticut and while browsing the web I saw a photo of actress Jennifer Aniston wearing a shirt with an interesting symbol. The symbol was a combination of Africa and a peace sign. I was immediately intrigued by it and decided to...

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Ryan Scott

Businesses Backing Vets: Pro Bono Aid for Homeless Heroes

Ryan Scott | Posted May 29, 2012

Read More: Veterans, Corporate Volunteering, Homeless Veterans, Pro Bono Service, Skills-Based-Volunteering

Part of a Causecast ongoing series that examines how Corporate America is finding new ways to help veterans.

What would the world look like without the dedication of nonprofits trying to improve it? Tough to imagine, which is why I consider the business of nonprofits so vital....

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Molly Hahn

Today's Buddha Doodle --'Happiness'

Molly Hahn | Posted May 29, 2012

Read More: Buddha Quotes, Buddhism, Good News, Meditation, Mindful Living, Mindfulness Practice, Mindfulness Tips, Unplug And Recharge
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Bus 52

Senior Dogs 4 Seniors (VIDEO)

Bus 52 | Posted May 30, 2012

Read More: Golden Retriever, Active, Community, Dogs, Energy, Help, Mobility, New Dog, Pets, Pets Adoption, Puppies, Senior Citizens, Video

Tucked away in a beautiful forest in Chesterfield, Missouri, Diane and David Pierce's house is home to 16 dogs, only a few of which are their own. The reason behind this large household is not only the great canine love they share but a inspirational desire to solve two problems...

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Amy Koplow

Jewish Soldiers Perform Selfless Acts of Kindness (PHOTOS)

Amy Koplow | Posted May 28, 2012

Read More: Memorial Day, West Point, Hebrew Free Burial Association, Jewish Social Justice, Judaism, Loving Kindness, Military, Slideexpand, Tzedakah

My work with the Hebrew Free Burial Association (HFBA) over the last several years has presented many opportunities to observe sadness, flashes of greatness and inspiration as I review the cases and life stories that come across my desk.

HFBA has a unique mission. For 125 years we have...

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Tireak C. Tulloch

My Memorial Day Plans

Tireak C. Tulloch | Posted May 27, 2012

Read More: FDNY 9/11, Helena Williams, Marine Corps, Medal Of Honor, Memorial Day, Michael Murphy, Tom Hanks, American Legion, Fdny, Iava, Iraq And Afghanistan Veterans Of America, Lirr, Nypd, Nypd 9/11

I can honestly say that this Memorial Day weekend started the year before. I was in attendance at Yale University's Senior Class of 2011 closing ceremonies for my younger cousin, who has now gone on to Harvard for medical school. On Sunday, May 22, 2011, I witnessed Tom...

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