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Article Source: The Denver Post
On Saturday morning, Kenny Lemos carefully wrapped his son Diego's prosthetic limb in thick padding and then taped it in place. Lacking any cushion made specifically for such a purpose, Kenny used what was available at home. He'd grabbed some medical pads left over from a supply that, only months ago, had covered horrifying abrasions from the accident that cost Diego his lower left leg. But now Diego, the hard surface of his prosthesis padded in accordance with the rules, would put those reminders of trauma to better use: He was ready for some football.
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Article Source: CS Monitor
President Obama showcased federal, state, local initiatives to address bullying, at a White House webcast on bullying prevention
Partly it’s because he grew up being teased about his big ears, and partly it’s because he has two young daughters: For President Obama, the nation’s bullying problem is one he takes personally. He and First Lady Michelle Obama opened a conference on bullying prevention Thursday morning by calling on all adults to consider the role they can play in creating a safer climate for children.
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Article Source: USA Today - AP
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people requesting unemployment benefits for the first time dropped to the lowest level in nearly 3 years in week ended Feb. 26.
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Article Source: CNN
1961: Peace Corps created
It was 50 years ago that President John F. Kennedy gave his famous inaugural address. The country and the world were in turmoil, the Cold War was in full swing, and Kennedy preached unity and service with his famous quote:
"And so, my fellow Americans: Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world: Ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man."
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Article Source: USA Today
From fundraisers to volunteer recruitment fairs to bake sales to strategy sessions with mentors, it's been amazing to watch our Kindness Challenge participants make progress in reaching their challenge goals over the last five weeks.
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