Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler has a musical legacy that will live on for years to come. But his latest venture might just leave an even bigger impact in the lives of vulnerable young women. Tyler announced a major donation and helped open a new location of Janie’s Home in Memphis, Tennessee. The center, which gives shelter and resources to young women escaping …
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The instant that back door slammed behind me, I knew … I knew right then and there, that I, literally, was out in the cold and clad only in my flannel nightgown. And that dog, his dog, his big, black, hairy, slobbery, slow-witted retriever with a wet tongue dripping along the floors and a rod …
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California has a reputation for its road trip inspiring scenery. Places like Big Sur and Napa Valley are well-known, but scenic rewards await for those willing to venture off the beaten path. Located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, impressive snowfall defines its winters, but when warmer temperatures prevail, Mammoth Lakes boasts trails for biking and …
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I’m driving my son, Michael, down to this fundraiser at the Canton Public Library so he can get his ball glove signed by Willie Jackson, the All-Star outfielder for the Cleveland Indians. He’ll never know that I tossed around the idea of just giving him a model rocket for his birthday instead. Last time I …
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Eugene Delacroix, Liberty Leading the People, 1830. Wikicommons/ Louvre Museum. Some rights reserved. MPs from France, we inform you of the People's Directives for you to transpose them into LAW. – Zero homeless : URGENT. – Income tax more progressive (more slices). – SMIC ( minimum wage for growth) of 1300 euros net. – Promote …
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Click:chips manufacturing companies As the ballooning Mega Millions jackpot continues to surge (currently it’s at $1.6 billion), people are asking themselves why they didn’t pay more attention in math class. There surely has to be a way to game the system, right? One man, currently living on a tropical island, figured it out and won the lottery …
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Whether you’re new to cruising or a seasoned sailor, you learn something new with every ship and destination. From streamlining packing skills to booking shore excursions to taking advantage of what’s included on your sailing, once you get your rhythm down, the excitement of waking up to a new location every day kicks in full …
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The Human Rights and Alliance of Civilizations Room of the Palace of Nations, Geneva is the meeting room of the United Nations Human Rights Council. Wikicommons/ Ludovic Courtès. Some rights reserved. Earlier this autumn, Professor John Ruggie, author of the UN Guiding Principles on TNCs and Human Rights (UNGP), shared his comments on the Zero …
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It’s the spot everyone knows by name – Machu Picchu – but what most don’t know is that it’s not the only reason to make the trek to Peru’s Sacred Valley. Guides from Explora Valle Sagrado spend their days introducing guests to everything from ancient salt ponds and remote mountain paths to scenic lakeside villages. …
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Each spring, journalists, politicians, and celebrities make their way to the Washington Hilton for the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. The fundraiser for the White House Correspondents’ Association is a time-honored tradition that dates back almost a century. But it needs to end. The headline-grabbing performance by comedian Michelle Wolf, the backlash to her …
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