Making a Difference

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Making a Difference”

• Climategate – The New Politics of Science

  
  Impact Lab — Authority: 553
  Climategate put to songA respected British scientist has admitted that emails taken from his inbox, calling into question many of the accepted truths of global warming, were genuine. Here is a very funny parody of “Draggin the Line” by Tommy James and the Shondells about Climategate.Hot ‘Climategate’ debate ...
  17 hours ago

• How Al Boscov saved Boscovs - Philadelphia Inquirer Profile

  
  Philly Future - Philadelphia's Blog Community — Authority:
  Philadelphia Inquirer: How he rescued Boscovs: Al Boscovs work and goodwill saved the stores that bear the family name. : The odds were against the Reading company when it went bankrupt just weeks before last falls stock market crash.There was, conventional wisdom said, no realistic way to rescue its thousands of ...
  17 hours ago

• Fuel Cell X7 Car Experiment Kit

  
  Impact Lab — Authority: 553
  Here’s one of those DIY toys that remind us that learning can be fun and educational at the same time. The Fuel Car and Experiment X7 kit will allow you to assemble the car, and also hook it up to the fuel cell that will be powering it. Thanks to the fuel cell, your car [...]
  19 hours ago

• Dream Doctors Program Will Graduate World’s First Medical Clowns

  
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  p>Patch Adams may have years of experience entertaining kids in various hospitals, but he’s not a certified medical clown. He does, though, probably deserve an honorary degree from Haifa University in Israel which just announced a new three year academic program in medical clowning.  Developed with the Magi ...
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• Beyond All Odds

  
  New Paradigm Digest — Authority: 131
  This is the heartwarming, inspiring and empowering story of two men connected by their courage and drive to make a difference in the world. It made me think about how I might be able to contribute more to the world.
  2 days ago

• Samasource: How African Refugees Are Scoring Silicon Valley Internet Jobs

  
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  On a scorching hot June day in northeastern Kenya, an hour west of the Kenyan-Somali border, Leila Chirayath Janah arrived at the Dabaab refugee settlement in an armed convoy. She was there on a mission: to connect jobless, displaced refugees to the rest of the world through legitimate Internet-based jobs.Leila, 27, ...
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• Contemporary Comic Strips

  
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  FRANCETUCKYDrew and Natalie are the humor engines behind Francetucky, a selection of pretty funky short cartoons. Although there are currently only 22 strips, the same artists has several other selections as well. The particular aspect of these cartoons that caught my eye was the three panel style that was simple ...
  3 days ago

• Making A Difference - Moms Helping Moms

  
  The Social Poets — Authority: 541
  From Denny: This is known as the Rockin Appalachian Mom Project where a woman from Connecticut decided to do something in Kentucky to help out impoverished families in need. This was not a one-time donation but a promise to stick with them for as long as it takes. This part of the country helps deliver coal but ...
  3 days ago

• SWO & Unifem celebrate 16 days against domestic violence!!

  
  Deadpan Thoughts — Authority: 456
  These are testing times for women in Pakistan. The country ranks 106th out of 137 on the Gender-related Development Index and 66th out of 75 on the Gender Empowerment Measurement Index. Despite religious, constitutional and legal rights, women’s position in the society is weak.With each passing day, conditions are ...
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• Judge Wipes Out Couple’s Mortgage Because of Bank’s ‘Repulsive’ Behavior

  
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  Greg Horoski and his wife Diane no longer have a mortgage to payA New York judge was so angry with a bank’s “harsh, repugnant, shocking and repulsive” behaviour towards a financially struggling couple that he wiped out their $525,000 mortgage.In an unusual legal decision that may cheer ordinary homeowners but ...
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• Globe Trotting Man Visits Every Country on Earth

  
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  All Over The Planet In Seven Years! 55-year-old Indian citizen Kashi Samaddar has completed an almost-seven year trip around the world. He has visited all 194 countries in the world, thereby setting a world record.He spent £350,000 to visit every country on earth in the shortest time possible and thereby earnt ...
  5 days ago

• YOU ARE HERE! Umbrella

  
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  “You Are Here” Umbrella is brought to us by crafty folks at Cabracega Studios. This umbrella is a good idea that you can see where you are in the Google Earth Map or in some UFO zipping about the atmosphere. SourceCabracega Studios
  6 days ago

• Johnny the Bag Boy

  
  Blooming Lotus — Authority: 124
  At church yesterday, the pastor showed the following video (no religious triggers). I thought it was such a great message that I want to share it with all of you. Bottom line — No matter who you are or what your station is in life, you can make a difference.I have tried several times unsuccessfully [...]
  1 week ago

• The State of our Women: What the Future Holds

  
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  For centuries the veils have been used to mask cultural abuse to womenMallika SarabhaiNobel laureate Dr Amartya Sen estimates that 100 million women have disappeared from South Asia and Africa in the last three decades. While people might quibble about whether this figure is 100 million or 50 million, the point is ...
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• Efren Peñaflorida…

  
  Scared of Revolving Doors — Authority: 115
  Mabuhay ka! Posted in current events, home, making a difference, special mention Tagged: CNN Hero of the Year, Efren Peñaflorida
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• Clay Aiken Fans Use Their Voice

  
  Carolina On My Mind — Authority: 118
  As Long As Were Here - Clay Aiken Graphic by AmazingCA links to montage by Aspiegirl Mailbag Blog Spotlights Readers Clay Aiken Fans Have Their Say Readers who leave comments have a special place in the hearts of bloggers, and their remarks often complete the dialogue set in motion by the ...
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• Making a Difference

  
  Comedy Plus — Authority: 427
  I received this email yesterday from Lands End . I thought it was very well done and directed right at me as a customer of Lands End. I want to share it with my readers and if you can participate that would be great. Thank you in advance. This is the entire message: This story will inspire you to make a ...
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• Reconnecting, Continuing the Learning and Thinking BIG

  
  The Future of Aging Blog — Authority: 122
  The Leadership AAHSA Alumni Network, now more than 100 members strong, met last week in Chicago for an annual meeting, social event, and day-long seminar.  Meeting in conjunction with AAHSA’s Annual Meeting, alumni reconnected with peers, welcomed new alums, and moved forward with establishing a formal network by ...
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• How Safe Are Football Helmets? Xenith is Lowering the Risks of Injury With Their Newest Helmet Design.

  
  Quicken Loans Blog — Authority: 122
  Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News , World News , and News about the Economy The Today Show discusses a new helmet designed to reduce football related head injuries. Concussions go drastically unreported at High Schools because many believe you have to be unconscious to have one. There are a number of symptoms ...
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• Find Musical Success With Sell-A-Band

  
  Impact Lab — Authority: 553
  So you’re sure you have worked all the angles to get your band off the ground and on its way to mega fame? Have you tried hocking your musical wares on Sell-A-Band? No, you don’t have to sell your soul to some label douche in preparation of getting reemed at some later date, but you may meet the [...]
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