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Green activists have hurt the environment by letting Hawaii and California burn0
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- September 5, 2023
“But what could have prevented the near-100 deaths, the loss of thousands of homes and the billions of dollars of property damage (if there) was better planning for just this kind of event. That risk management didn’t happen despite years of warnings by climate experts, the utility companies and local residents.”
READ MOREGreat-grandmother inspires woman’s 89 acts of kindness0
- Making a Positive Difference
- March 8, 2013
Virginia Booth, who died last month at age 89, inspired her great-granddaughter, Samantha Manns, to perform 89 acts of kindness in her memory. Manns fondly remembers her great-grandmother and the genuine kindness she displayed. She explains, “I want people to realize there’s still some good in the world — restore some faith in humanity." Newark Advocate, 3/4/2013
READ MOREGrateful People are Happier and Healthier0
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- December 15, 2010
Focusing on the positive things in our lives washes away the gloom of the negatives… in case you were skeptical, there is now scientific research that proves that people who act grateful lead happier and healthier lives. Operation NICE, 12/1/2010
READ MOREGrandparents need to be better informed when caring for kids0
- Home & Family
- October 29, 2012
A study presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics conference says some grandparents are relying on old data and unintentionally putting their grandkids' health and safety at risk. As part of a survey about safety for children, many grandparents in the study answered incorrectly when asked questions about things like car seats and safe sleeping
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Grandma Betty is the toast of Instagram thanks to great-grandson’s tribute0
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- March 21, 2014
What is the best gift a teenager can give his great-grandmother these days? Zach Beldon decided to create an Instagram account to honor his Grandma Betty, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer. The soon-to-be college student saw it as a way to help lift his grandma’s spirits and give her courage. It seems to be working. She already has more than 85,000 followers and counting! Zach’s mom, Hope Beldon, explains, “It gives her something to look forward to every day. She still asks every morning, ‘How many more friends do I have today?'”
READ MOREGrandfather’s Brilliant Final Letter To his Grandkids Offers Life Lessons For The Rest of Us0
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- March 31, 2014
Here’s some grandfatherly advice on getting the most out of life. With one heartfelt letter to his grandchildren shortly before he died, James K. Flanagan shared valuable life lessons that have touched far more people than he could have imagined. This Irish storyteller’s letter was 1st published in 2012 by The Huffington Post and re-posted on St. Patrick’s Day 2014.
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