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In the Pipeline: The feeding of some 25 million
So an Indian priest, a retired cop and a Thai saleswoman walk into a coffee shop. No, it's not a joke. Quite the contrary, in fact. It's three friends coming together at a special event to help some of the most put-upon children on earth. The Indian...Tags: Human Interest, India, International Military Interventions, Thailand, U.S. Air Force
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Greer's OC: Best places for grilled cheese
It's National Grilled Cheese Month, and you celebrate everyday by trying some of the best in grilled cheese creations at some of my fave spots. At Zinc Café & Market in Laguna Beach and Corona del Mar, I can't get enough of the gruyere cheese grilled...Tags: Soups, Science and Technology, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, James Beard, Education
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End of smallpox
Although polio has been reduced to its lowest level in history, three countries still have polio transmission — Nigeria, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Last year 223 polio cases were reported. So far in 2013 there have been 19 cases, according to the...Tags: Preventative Medicine, Drugs and Medicines, Microsoft Corporation, Rotary International, Vaccines
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Man celebrates birthday with fundraiser
An Aberdeen man wants to use his birthday to raise money for an immunization project. Glenn Jakober, who will turn 70 on May 23, is raising funds to support Kiwanis International's efforts to eliminate maternal neonatal tetanus in developing countries....Tags: Preventative Medicine, Drugs and Medicines, Vaccines, Tetanus, Diseases and Illnesses
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USAID develops a bad reputation among some foreign leaders
WASHINGTON — When Bolivian President Evo Morales expelled the U.S. Agency for International Development from his impoverished country last week, he complained that Washington "still has a mentality of domination and submission" in the region. It...
Tags: Democracy, Evo Morales, Bolivia, Brookings Institution, Russia
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Kids of Character: Frank Racedo
Frank Racedo Age: 11 School: Coral Cove Elementary in Miramar Grade: Fifth Hometown: Miramar Trait: Kindness Frank has strong motivation and instinct for doing good deeds, from intervening in bullying situations to helping with homework. He...Tags: The Happiest News!, Teaching and Learning, Human Interest, Colombia, Students
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Scholarship Awards Breakfast: Corona del Mar
Troy Bolus GPA: 4.5 School Activities/Clubs: track, Photography Club Community: peer tutor, Illumination Foundation Awards/Honors: Most Valuable Player varsity track 2012, Best Varsity Jumper 2010-11 Hobbies/Interests: guitar, golf, skiing,...Tags: American Revolutionary War (1775-1783), Financial Aid, Instrument Engineering, Religion and Belief, Chemistry
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Earth Day 2013 Google Doodle underscores precious resource: Water
Earth Day 2013 gets its own Google Doodle today, an honor that kicks off a day dedicated to reminding us to tread gently on this planet that we all share. The Earth Day 2013 Google Doodle unveils a scenic mountain meadow, with a babbling brook and a...
Tags: Earth Day, Natural Resources, Google Inc., Russ Parsons, Conservation
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Happy birthday, Superman! A look back at 75 powerful years
Hero Complex - movies, comics, pop culture - Los Angeles TimesIt's an auspicious occasion for the Man of Steel. Exactly 75 years ago today, Superman made his debut in “Action ...... -
A ride with a reason
Bob Burlison is about to go on the ride of his life. The 60-year-old La Cañada Flintridge lawyer will take off on his motorcycle next month, trekking more than 15,000 miles around the nation. He plans to stop in every state except Hawaii and Alaska...
Tags: Memorial Day, Tetanus, Labor Day
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Doctor whose work saved millions reflects on career
The publication of Alfred Sommer's new memoir, "10 Lessons in Public Health," comes precisely 30 years after the publication of the most important thing he's ever written: "Increased mortality in children with mild vitamin A deficiency," a report of a...
Tags: Family, Arts and Culture, Preventative Medicine, Drugs and Medicines, Flu
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Superman turns 75: 75 super images of the Man of Steel
Hero Complex - movies, comics, pop culture - Los Angeles TimesSuperman looks good for 75. The Last Son of Krypton's 75th anniversary coincides with the June 14 release of “Man ......
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