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Running the Race With America’s Veterans

For those vets facing the major life challenge of losing a limb, the Achilles Freedom Team of Wounded Vets seeks to help them achieve their goal of being fit and competitive.

By: beckygarrison
Posted: January 18, 2012 at 6:29 am , View Comments

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Top 10 Newer Charities in 2012

Before you get out your checkbook this year, find a charity whose mission is aligned with your giving goals and then research to see if their programs and services make sense.

By: Halogen TV
Posted: January 17, 2012 at 8:05 am , View Comments

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Project Inspired: Q&A With Model-turned-Role Model Nicole Weider

Former model Nicole Weider is helping young women create self-perceptions that defy the “less is more” trend currently sweeping through mainstream media.

By: Halogen TV
Posted: January 17, 2012 at 8:04 am , View Comments

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Thinking Outside the Box: 5 Innovative Career-Boosting Ideas

In a climate like this one, it becomes important to start thinking outside the box and adding new skills to your resume.

By: Kristin Rawls
Posted: January 17, 2012 at 7:34 am , View Comments

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Donating Unused Cell Phones

Donating cell phones to charity can be as simple as dropping them off at the store of your cell phone provider, dropping them directly to charities or sending them free through a variety of agencies.

By: Terri Hughes-Lazzell
Posted: January 16, 2012 at 8:49 am , View Comments

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Beauty From Junk: Q&A With Celebrity Junk Drawer Artist Jason Mecier

The Celebrity Junk Drawer artist creates high art mosaics from the trash of celebrities.

By: Halogen TV
Posted: January 16, 2012 at 8:42 am , View Comments

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Five Spots for Agritourism

Imagine spending an afternoon picking fresh fruits and vegetables, enjoying a good old-fashioned hayride, or adventuring through a corn maze

By: Heather Georgoudiou
Posted: January 16, 2012 at 8:25 am , View Comments

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Checklist: What You Need to Prepare for a Natural Disaster

As the country has been beaten and battered by natural disasters, it is important that we take the time to prepare for them in the calm before the storm.

By: jaimieengle
Posted: January 13, 2012 at 8:38 am , View Comments

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Pocket Trainers: Apps for Fitness

Now, with mobile apps out there for just about anything, here are some of the best for creating a new fitness regime – just like having a little trainer in your pocket!

By: corinnegarcia
Posted: January 13, 2012 at 7:56 am , View Comments

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Going Local: Shopping for Local Food Online

When you shop locally, the majority of money you spend stays within the community.

By: Halogen TV
Posted: January 12, 2012 at 4:30 pm , View Comments

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