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  Happy Birthday, Marines

  By Katherine Gustafson | Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:50 PM ET

  Exactly 234 years ago today, the Marine Corps was founded in a tavern with the tavern-keeper as its first captain. Read More

  More like this in: Beer, Troops, U.S. Navy, US, Social Responsibility, Events
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  Michelle Obama Mentors Glamorously

  By Katherine Gustafson | Tue Nov 3, 2009 2:00 PM ET

  The first lady poses in a great red dress on the cover of Glamour Magazine's Women of the Year issue, which honors her for her dedication to mentoring kids. Read More

  More like this in: Associated Press, White House, Chicago Tribune, Mentoring, Glamour Magazine, US, Social Responsibility, Regional/Local, Education, Kindness, Volunteerism, Celebrity
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  Emotional Candy Corns

  By Kirk Bromley | Fri Oct 30, 2009 7:12 PM ET

  Meaghan Mountford gives feelings to munchable treats. Read More

  More like this in: The New York Times, Halloween, Candy, Today Show, Washington Post, The Washington Post, Cookies, Crafting
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  Kennedy Honored as Champion for Refugees

  By Kendall Hunter | Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:59 AM ET

  legacy. If it inspires even a fraction of the service he gave to the world, we're movin' in the right direction. Photo courtesy Muffet vi Read More

  More like this in: Washington, Peace, Nobel Peace Prize, Switzerland, Refugee, Norway, Refugees, UNHCR, Antonio Guterres
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  Today, Kids Are Heroes

  By Katherine Gustafson | Sat Oct 24, 2009 6:00 AM ET

  It's Kids Are Heroes Day today, hosted by an organization founded by a little girl and her father. Read More

  More like this in: Children's Hospital, Children, Africa, Money, Maryland, Social Responsibility, Giving, Volunteerism, Fundraising, Events, Activism
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  F the FEMA Trailer: NOLA Needs These Houses Now

  By Katherine Gustafson | Fri Oct 16, 2009 3:09 PM ET

  A hurricane-safe, solar house from Louisiana shows that all you need is a little innovation and some Cajun style. Read More

  More like this in: Architecture, Weather, department of energy, Roofs, National Mall, Judges, University of Illinois, solar decathlon
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  Kudos to Community Health Workers

  By Katherine Gustafson | Thu Oct 15, 2009 1:22 PM ET

  The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation announces the winners of its 2009 Community Health Leaders Award. Read More

  More like this in: United States, Texas, Alaska, Health Care Debate, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Science, Social Responsibility, Kindness, Healthcare, Giving, Human Rights
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  D.C. Nonprofit Leaders Take Gold

  By Katherine Gustafson | Tue Oct 6, 2009 3:38 PM ET

  The Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation 2009 Exponent Award honors the commitment of nonprofit leaders. Read More

  More like this in: Non-Profit, US, Social Responsibility, Regional/Local, Giving, Events
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  Photos In Memoriam

  By Darragh Worland | Tue Sep 22, 2009 5:00 PM ET

  The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund is issuing a call for photos of fallen soldiers. Read More

  More like this in: Veterans, Vietnam War, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, US, Life & Style, Culture
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  Placido Domingo Sings Praises Of Inspirational Composer

  By Wynter Mitchell | Thu Sep 17, 2009 1:54 PM ET

  Placido Domingo performs free concert for Venezuelans and honors South American composer and youth arts advocate Jose Antonio Abreu. Read More

  More like this in: Brazil, Venezuela, TED Conference, Washington National Opera, Entertainment, Celebrity, Music