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Palm Tree Lights71

December Holidays and Observances from Traditional to Off the Wall

Palm Tree Lights At this time of year, we all think about the upcoming holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas. November and the early weeks of December will be filled to capacity preparing for Christmas Day....

2 comments    holidays human rights december
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Typhoon Ondoy and the Bayanihan Spirit

Two week-ends ago, my country experienced one of the worst flooding for the last 40 years. It was so bad that in some areas, the floods reached the roofs of several houses and cars, killed almost 300 people,...

10 comments    philippines homeless volunteer
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The Personal Benefits of Volunteer Work

Have you ever felt the desire to help your community, but wondered how you would would find the time for others? While altruism is arguably the best motivator for enlisting with a charitable organization,...

15 comments    education career charity
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Healthy Eating For Less

The cost of fruits and vegetables seems to increase with each warning that we in America don't eat enough of them. Going to the grocery store can be a headache when you start adding up the prices and have to...

2 comments    healthy eating volunteering
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Ten Things To Do When You Can't Find Work

Recently hubber Tom Rubenoff published a terrific hub directed at people who are still working but, due to all the downsizing and U.S. layoffs, are now dealing with excessive workloads and long hours. You...

95 comments    how to jobs job
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What is PawPADs?

PawPADs is a grassroots, non-profit (501c3) located in Savage, Minnesota, that helps people with disabilities by training and placing assistance dogs to enhance their lives. Their programs are innovative in...

0 comments    dog training charity volunteer
www.nwilredcross.org76

Helping People: Simple Ways To Make A Difference

"If you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and Make That Change..." One person CAN make a difference.

24 comments    love life relationships
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How a Group of Kids Who Couldn't Swim Saved Me From Drowning

I remember with painful clarity my first few months as a college freshman. It was supposed to be the most exciting time in my life- but I had hit an all-time low. I was away from home, and I missed my family....

0 comments    kids college swimming
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Spending the Holidays Alone

Most of the seven years I lived in Los Angeles, I elected not to return to the East coast and my family during Thanksgiving or Christmas so I usually wound up spending the holidays by myself. Since I've...

8 comments    christmas holidays thanksgiving
HELP IS HERE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED AND WORKING POOR IN ATLANTA, IN THE FORM OF DENTAL HEALTHCARE77

FREE OR AFFORDABLE PERIODONTOLOGY AND/OR OTHER DENTAL TREATMENTS IN ATLANTA

HELP IS HERE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED AND WORKING POOR IN ATLANTA, IN THE FORM OF DENTAL HEALTHCARE Dental work can be expensive, and it is no secret that dental insurance plans are not all that helpful. They...

3 comments    dental dental insurance clinic
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