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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: Health Organizations, Vaccines, Government, Microsoft Corporation, Rotary International
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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: Vaccines, Disease Prevention, Preventative Medicine, 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: Egypt, Polls, Relief and Aid Organizations, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Elections
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READER SUBMITTED: Tibetan Buddhist Center Will Bless Friendly Animals Of All Sizes
ReddingThe Tibetan Buddhist Center for Universal Peace (DNKL), who recently co-hosted the Dalai Lama's visit to Connecticut, will host an Animal Blessing under the spiritual direction of Khensur Rinpoche Lobsang Jampa. The Animal Blessing will take place on...Tags: Buddhism, Religion and Belief, Animals, Dalai Lama, Animal Planet (tv network)
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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: Students, Culture, Colleges and Universities, Philosophy, Chemistry
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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: Students, The Happiest News!, Teaching and Learning, Education, Human Interest
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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, Google Inc., Conservation, Russ Parsons, Environmental Issues
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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 Caņada 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: Labor Day, Memorial Day, Tetanus
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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: Health Organizations, Vaccines, Physical Conditions, Mineral Supplements, Vitamin A
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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 ...... -
Humanitarian aid beyond the reach of many Syrians
REYHANLI, Turkey — The Syrian opposition fighter arrived unexpectedly at Dr. Mazen Kewara's office at the Syrian American Medical Assn., desperately seeking help. Humanitarian aid was not reaching enough armed rebels and civilians in Syria's Idlib...
Tags: European Union, Vaccines, Relief and Aid Organizations, American Medical Association, International Organizations
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