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98HF_11297_B121_rgb3.jpg Strapped after-school programs in need of a boost
Quality after-school programs lead to improved test scores, lower drop-out rates, decreased disciplinary action and improved work habits, according to a 2008 study conducted by researchers at the ...
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I2NN_11188_B119_rgb3.jpg New hope for old malls
There is new promise for the nation’s malls. A fixture throughout America’s cities and towns for decades, the conventional mall is in a state of decline. It is possible to rethink yest...
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Back-to-school road safety tips for children and parents
Keeping kids safe never really leaves a parent’s mind, but the topic takes center stage for many parents when children return to school.
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73Z_11110_B10_rgb3.jpg What you need to know to prepare for natural disasters
Whether it’s a wildfire, hurricane, tornado, flood or another natural disaster altogether, your family should know what to do when in danger.
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89FK_11110_B10_rgb3.jpg What you need to know to prepare for natural disasters
Whether it’s a wildfire, hurricane, tornado, flood or another natural disaster altogether, your family should know what to do when in danger.
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Drivers: 10 things you need to know about sharing the road with motorcycles
Anyone who rides a motorcycle knows it comes with risks. The Governors Highway Safety Association ( GHSA ) estimates that 4,762 motorcyclists died in accidents in 2009. Now for the good news: It w...
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DUP5_9878_B3_rgb3.jpg Volunteering: Helping others could actually help you
The health benefits of volunteering are well documented and include reduced stress and risk of disease, an increased feeling of self worth and possibly even increased life expectancy. It is no won...
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Helping drivers safely share the road with bicyclists and runners
Now that summer is here, avid runners and bicyclists are out in droves, taking advantage of every opportunity to enjoy the activities they love. While it can sometimes be challenging to share the ...
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11012_B62_rgb3.jpg Rebuilding Detroit
Almost every single list of America’s most depressed cities features Detroit at or near the top. Cities like Detroit that were built on industry have suffered in recent decades as manufactur...
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11049_B2_rgb3.jpg Small clubs and organizations need to get savvy to stay afloat
Times are tough and budgets are tight for everyone, including small organizations and clubs. Membership is more and more difficult to cultivate, which stymies the group’s income. Existing me...
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10870_B98_rgb3.jpg Nonprofits leaning on individuals and corporations in tough times
A new study released by the Corporation for National and Community Services reported that the number of volunteers in America rose 1.6 million in the past year. The dramatic increase ultimately de...
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Can buildings help keep you healthy?
We spend 90 percent of our lives indoors, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. A typical day can include traveling from home to work and back home again with a few periodic trips to s...
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