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The Sacred Horse

It is almost time. The first Saturday in May is about to arrive for the Kentucky Derby, which first ran in 1875. It is one of the most revered traditions in U.S. history. There are mint juleps, beautiful hats, roses and all the fanfare, but at the center of it all is the beloved sacred…
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Hallmark Cards: Say it in writing

It is the season for expressing warm wishes for occasions  through memorable cards. It is a perfect month for Hallmark Cards to be our Mindful Company. The company was selected in 2009 as one of the 100 Best Companies by Working Mother magazine Why Hallmark cards? After earning a place on Working Mother’s list 15…
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How Green are You?

Taking small eco-friendly help save the planet, but looking at the bigger picture can save you money. According to Harris Interactive, more Americans are finding a way to improve their home’s energy efficiency such as turning off unnecessary lights (84 percent). If you too want to save money and the environment, maybe you should try…
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Urban Food Forests in Seattle

Seattle, Washington is reported to be one of the top ten green cities in the United States. And, it seems now that Seattle is taking their eco-friendly initiative a step further by planting the largest urban food forest on public land in the U.S. Just a few miles from downtown Seattle there’s a diverse neighborhood…
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I am Stressed About the Boston Marathon Bombing

Many people are still reeling from the Boston Marathon bombing, another devastating terrorist attack. The process of grieving on a national scale is a surprisingly intimate thing. There is no difference between the grief of an individual and a nation (just on the larger scale). And as with any process, the stress of loss and grieving is…
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Living Mindlessly and It’s Consequences

I offer this as an examination and introspection of yourself, the people around you and the community. The greatest challenge we face on earth is our long term survival.  We have not been aware and, thus, have created the demise of our planet and ourselves by living mindlessly. This is the mysterious challenging destiny that…
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Lessons from the Iraq War

It’s been 10 years since Operation Iraqi Freedom (aka the Iraq War) began on March 20, 2003. What was originally thought to be a “liberating mission,” has drained the global economy of billions of dollars, killed thousands of innocent lives, and left many unanswered questions. On March 8, 2003, President Bush promised that they were doing…
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Flash Mobs for Charity

The first “official” flash mob is said to have occurred in 2003 when a group of people organized a trip to a Macy’s rug department in Manhattan. Since then flash mobs have become an increasingly popular way for hundreds (sometimes thousands) of people to come together while entertaining and even helping their community. What’s a…
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Beware of Mystery Meat!

In the past few weeks, an international food safety scandal has caused a lot of concern for beef lovers. The Rise of Mystery Meat A recent scientific study from Europe showed that many beef products (like burgers, lasagna, meatballs, etc.) that were labeled 100 percent beef actually contained horse meat (sometimes up to 60 percent…
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Learn CPR to Help Save Lives

If someone stops breathing there’s no time for hesitating. The earlier victims receive aid, the greater their chances of survival. The recent tragedy in Bakersfield, California has highlighted the importance of CPR procedures. The Importance of CPR Not too long ago, 87-year-old Lorraine Bayless collapsed at her home in Glenwood Gardens (an elderly living facility).…
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