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Our Teacher Diversity Problem Is Not Just About Recruitment. It’s About Retention.

December 19, 2014

By Alexandria Neason As a fifth-grade student in Clarksville, Tennessee, a small city near Nashville, I constantly got in trouble. Just about every day, I came…

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Researcher works to block the blood-vessel dysfunction that occurs in diabetes

December 19, 2014

AUGUSTA, Ga. – One of diabetes’ dangerous consequences is dysfunction of the single-cell layer that lines our blood vessels. Too much circulating sugar and fat…

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Help Fight Hunger This Holiday Season

December 19, 2014

For a majority of Americans, the holiday season is a time of celebration, feasting, and thankfulness. In the midst of our merriment, however, it’s important…

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For Needy Students, Eyeglasses Open a Portal to the World of Learning

December 17, 2014

By Jim Dwyer An expert at sidling, Robert edged his way to the front of the classroom and bent right into the diorama held by…

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Tide’s Latest Commercial Features Same-Sex Couple

December 17, 2014

A new commercial by Tide features a same-sex couple arguing over their laundry and “past mistakes.” Tide, a Procter and Gamble (P&G) product, has only…

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Gifts That Give Back: 12 Ways to Support OCRF This Season

December 17, 2014

‘Tis the season to be generous, and as many of us are searching for that perfect holiday gift, Ovarian Cancer Research Fund is happy to…

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Why Social Responsibility Needs to be More Than Just a Fad

December 17, 2014

Positive business isn’t sexy. It’s not exotic or clever or inspirational. In spite of this—or indeed because of this—it may be the most important management…

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Santa Ride To Benefit Children’s Inn Hits Bethesda Wednesday

December 16, 2014

Santa and members of his police escort will make their annual ride through Bethesda on Wednesday. Montgomery County Police motor officers will lead a motorcycle-riding…

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Holiday Cooking & Food Allergies

December 16, 2014

Holiday cooking and baking can be a hectic activity, as well as confusing! So when in doubt, and as family and friends fill your home…

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Giving a Pet As a Gift: How to Make Sure Everyone Wins

December 16, 2014

Has someone you love been talking about adding a pet to the family? It ispossible to give a pet as a gift — if the circumstances…

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Hey Cancer: Do You Know Who You Are Dealing With? – Part 1

December 16, 2014

By Stephanie Klein Eisler In March 2013, I met a man named Barry. He and I instantly became friends, partners and lovers. We were both…

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Tennessee plan to insure poor residents an example for other Southern states

December 16, 2014

The proposal by Tennessee’s governor to use Affordable Care Act money to pay for private insurance for low-income residents is a step in the right…

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