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A license plate for every cause, but how much is raised?
Do you care about the survival of sea turtles? Dolphins? Do you ride horses, watch whales or fish for large-mouth bass? Did you serve as a paratrooper — or care for someone who did? If so, you can tell the world — with your license tag....
Tags: University of Central Florida, Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill (2010), Florida Atlantic University, Lynn University, Awards and Prizes
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Columbus Ledger-Enquirer Sonya Sorich column
Columbus Ledger-EnquirerTrace Adkins beat Penn Jillette to win "All-Star Celebrity Apprentice" Sunday night. What put Trace on top? Who knows...is there ever any concrete logic behind the decisions made on this show? But ultimately, I think Trace's fundraising power gave him...Tags: Ice Cream, Relief and Aid Organizations, Foods and Beverages, Donald Trump
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Plantation resident helps save lives
Heidi O'Mara has seen it all. From the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in Alabama to the wreckage left from Superstorm Sandy in New Jersey, the 64-year-old Plantation resident has made it her mission to help everyone she possibly can. O'Mara volunteers...Tags: Hurricane Katrina (2005), Hurricane Sandy (2012), Tropical Storms, Hurricanes, Abusive Behavior
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Strong Winds Rock Minneapolis
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsThe town of Minneapolis, KS was hit hard by Saturday's storm. It brought winds up to 100 mph to the area, ripping off roofs and tearing down trees. "Once it hit it sounded like a freight train coming through," said Todd Gragg, a resident cleaning up... -
The Wisconsin State Journal In the Spirit column
The Wisconsin State JournalAt Asbury United Methodist Church in Madison, Ken Witte was known as "Mr. Opportunity." Tall and burly, he'd rise during the morning announcements and cheerfully bellow, "Boy, do I have an opportunity for you." Parishioners knew what that meant --...Tags: Newspaper and Magazine
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Passionate practitioner Covington Twp. woman finds nursing satisfying, strengthening
The Times-Tribune, Scranton, Pa.As a nurse, Lynn Heard has helped countless patients through the years with her tender care and calming demeanor. She also credits nursing with getting her through her own struggles in life. The Covington Twp. resident has served as school nurse at...Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, First Aid, Epinephrine, Medical Specialization, Scranton
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Employees give their time Sat. during Nicor Gas Volunteer Day
The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Ill.Ivory Steele has an intellectual disability, has spent much of his life in state institutions and is largely nonverbal. But on Saturday morning, sitting in his wheelchair outside Marcfirst, 1606 Hunt Drive, Normal, he reached out to two day lilies, said...Tags: Habitat for Humanity International, Nicor Incorporated, Multiple Sclerosis, Bloomington
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April flood has brought May headaches
It's been a month since rain drenched the region, turning communities that had never seen major flooding before into national disaster areas. The downpour started April 17, setting records for rainfall. Some of Chicago's suburbs recorded more than 7...
Tags: Pat Quinn, Barack Obama, FEMA, Illinois Governor, John F. Kennedy
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Carbon County home destroyed by fire
A fire that swept through a Carbon County house has left a family homeless. Firefighters were called to a home in the 100 block of Tiffany Lane in East Penn Township just after 8 a.m. Saturday. Crews found the home fully engulfed in flames. The American... -
Sauk graduates have courage, commitment
Daily Gazette, Sterling, Ill.Valbona Bajrami reminded her fellow graduates that commencement is more than just a ceremony, but rather, an acknowledgement of commitment. "This ceremony serves for two things: the commitment it took to get here and the lifelong commitment we now...Tags: University of Wisconsin-Madison, Graduation, Biology, Colleges and Universities, Science
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Help senior citizens in your family or neighborhood with advance planning
The Picayune ItemAccording to the United States Census Bureau, 15.1 percent of the population in Pearl River County is 65 years old or older. This age group is often the most affected group during, and after, natural disasters. With hurricane season approaching, The...Tags: Chemical Industry, Pharmaceuticals, Electronics, United States Census Bureau, Alzheimer's Disease
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Dixon firefighters, police will compete for blood
Daily Gazette, Sterling, Ill.Unlike most bloody battles, this one will save lives. Dixon's fire and police departments are going head to head to collect blood for the American Red Cross. The first annual "Battle of the Badges" will take place from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday at...Tags: Relief and Aid Organizations, Personal Data Collection, Interior Policy
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