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Larry Dorr, Operation Walk

Dr. Larry Dorr: Operation Walk

Dr. Larry Dorr is an orthopedic surgeon who founded Operation Walk. Dr. Dorr began Operation Walk in Moscow where he was teaching Russian physicians how to do knee replacement surgery and total hip replacements in 1994. He became very concerned about the vast number of people living in severe pain and suffering who needed this…
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Chinese New Year: Year of the Dragon

The Chinese New Year is a day of reverence on the traditional Chinese calendar. It’s a time for honoring ancestors and deities, but since the 20th century it’s evolved into a day to relax and celebrate togetherness as a family. On January 23, 2012 the Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, will…
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2011 Nobel Prize Winners

From female empowerment to further analysis of the universe, this year’s Nobel prize winners are prime examples of what founder Alfred Nobel hoped to achieve: progressive discoveries for the benefit of mankind. In 1888, Alfred Bernhard Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, discovered that a French newspaper had mistakenly printed his obituary. It was a less…
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Gratitude: the Ultimate Holiday Gift

We all know the feeling of dread that begins with the early flurries of holiday decorations in the stores, then swells as catalogs pour through the mailbox, and the pages of the calendar blow by, reminding us that time is not on our side. Our minds swirl with plans, questions, and concerns as cards, packages, and…
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Good Morning Routines for Working Moms

For many working moms getting up and out in the morning is one of the biggest struggles, since mornings can bring out the worst in everyone. The pressure of having to get somewhere on time and completing many tasks before that can be quite stressful. However, believe it or not, good morning routines can be…
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An O.M.G. Moment Just Takes a Smile

We talk about the “Oh My God,” moments in our life and I can truly say I have just experienced an Oh My God moment. Please gift yourself with a heaven on earth  moment by experiencing this short film piece. The film maker of this riveting piece is Louie Schwartzberg and the clip called Gratitude tells…
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You are a Wonderful Mess

Martin Sheen was being interviewed on Entertainment Tonight recently and made comments on the state of our world. The interviewer asked him about his sons, Charlie Sheen and Emilio Estevez, and how they have been able to sustain such a loving relationship. Martin Sheen smiled and said, “The world tells all of us we are…
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Put that Butt Down and Get Moving

The holiday season is upon us and that means stress. If you find yourself constantly fighting the urge to smoke, well, get moving. Fortunately, we have new research from the U.K. that indicates exercise will help you get through those nicotine cravings. It’s the cravings that get you, the nervous jitters and the empty hands…
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Shifting the Goal

I attended a parent meeting with the principal of my sons’ school the other day. He was focusing on the pressures that high school students feel when it comes to grades. “If I hear a kid asking how they can get their grade from an 88 to a 90, I tell them that they’re asking…
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Nothing Good About Being a Supermom

Most mothers are becoming supermoms. Being a supermom is someone that can perfectly balance work and home-life responsibilities. It’s being the PTA mom-of-the-year to landing that big sales lead at work. Yet, is the supermom myth bad for a working mother’s health? According to recent research released by the University of Washington, it is. Whether…
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