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See Cuba before it changes

February 18, 2012

Interest in visiting Cuba, so close to our border yet so different in its culture, economy, and form of government, is rising. These images confirm it as a world apart, which is why travelers want to see it before it changes. While it's possible to enter Cuba by flying from Canada or Mexico, US citizens who are caught trying to do so are subject to penalties and prosecution. However licensed, US-government-sanctioned educational tours and ones led by religious groups are permitted.

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Too Early in the Day for Televangelists

Televangelists begging for money 24/7

January 18, 2012
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Is what's in your heart making you a sucker?

Televangelists vs. Charity Rating Guide
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Celebrating What Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Dream Looks Like In Our Town, Our School

Multicultural friendships inside and outside the classroom keep the dream alive every day

The dream of Martin Luther King, Jr. is alive in our classroomsSource: Getty Images

The Dream of Martin Luther King, Jr. is alive in our classrooms and in our hometown.

Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Dream is Alive in Our School
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"Dive" -- A Documentary about Dumpster Diving

Dumpster Diving "Freegans" are living the high-life

December 27, 2011
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Dumpster Diving: The Cash-Free way to Shop

"Dive" -- a film about dumpster diving and hunger
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Kim Jong Il: Death of a Dictator -- Lessons to be Learned

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il dies of a heart attack

December 19, 2011
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Dear Leader Kim Jong Il Is Dead

North Korean Dictator Kim Jong Il Dies
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Penn State Abuse Scandal is Just the Tip of the Iceberg

Jerry Sandusky trial should shed light on child sexual abuse worldwide

December 14, 2011
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Jerry Sandusky of Penn State arrives at court to face charges of sexual abuse

Jerry Sandusky of Penn State comes to trial
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Volunteer Opportunities: Rodeo Queen Pageant Director

Midlifer Katrina Easterling volunteers her free time to help young ladies.

Rodeo Queen Director Katrina EasterlingSource: Kassity Taylor

Katrina Easterling -- pictured here with some of her rodeo queen contestant girls and husband Ronny who also pitches in -- runs one of the most highly regarded rodeo queen pageants.

Running a rodeo queen pageant isn't easy, but for this Texas midlifer the rewards are many.
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Midlife is the Perfect Time for Second Acts

A Bad Ballerina talks about making friends at midlife and more.

September 14, 2011
Trying something new in midlifeSource: Courtesy of Kathy Sena

As they leap into midlife, Bad Ballerinas are looking for new friends and second acts.

During midlife, everyone has dreams of a second act.
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Another Reason to Volunteer: It May Add Years to Your Life

New study finds volunteering can be associated with decreased mortality risk.

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There are many reasons for volunteering -- including the promise of enhanced longevity.

New study finds that altruistic volunteers live longer
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Hurricanes and 'Quakes: A Time to Bind

Spontaneous community feeling rises from the ashes of disaster

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Northridge, CA., earthquake, 1994

Our west coast hearts go out to our Eastern brethren this week in the wake of Hurricane Irene's recent visit, and even more so after last week's 5.8 temblor that shook, rattled and rolled a region far less accustomed to seismic events than we are. Apparently, we have 100 times more earthquakes out here, but the shock waves along the Atlantic seaboard travel much farther due to the comparative solidity of the Earth's crust there. Either way, it is compacted terror rolled up into 45 slow-motion seconds.

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