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Tilly GreyAfter turning 50, Tilly Grey says something inside her clicked that led her to Habitat for Humanity. That eventually led her to Africa, an unbelievable experience she describes in her new book.
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Ian Stewart: Life on the LineIn Africa, journalist Ian Stewart wanted to share stories from the war, but he ended up becoming the story himself.
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Recycle your old/used cell phone and its batteries (save some animals)Talking to one of my best friends Jumbo today kicked up an old college memory of my Physics professor saying "go ahead and use cell phones and help the endangerment of monkeys in Africa" This was 9 years ago now. As you can imagine the whole class was...
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Gregory CarrHe was one of the leaders of the technology boom in the '90s, but these days he's making a living out of giving money away and he's passionate about making a difference.
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Picture of the Day and Birthdays for July 17These days, tough guys in Africa don't have a big dog on a leash -- they have a spotted hyena or a baboon. Check it out in our pic of the day.
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Nelsen MandelaBorn: July 18, 1918
He's much of his life fighting apartheid, the racist system used by the former white government of South Africa to suppress the majority black population. -
Water & HealthJ. “Seamus” Boylson, CEO, PureWater Assoc's/H2O-4/Africa Water B-logged; "Everything you ever wanted to know( about Water/Purification) but were afraid to ask!” An Overview: “Water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink!”*:...
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Jimmy CarterBorn: Oct. 1, 1924
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Camping Trip - Swaziland, Southern AfricaIn South Africa the word "caravan" has taken on a slightly different meaning to the generally...
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Going Green EverydayEarth Day is just one day out of the year -- how can you help save the Earth the other 364 days of the week? Check out these inspirational stories to get motivated, and get moving!
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Tippi HedrenShe starred in two of Hitchcock's biggest films, but it's her passionate work to protect animals that has really made her a star. Find out what makes Tippi Hedren feel as vibrant as ever at age 78.
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It Wasn't Easy Being GreenEd Begley, Jr. started growing bolder when growing bolder was NOT cool. He learned as a young boy never to waste anything. He was a starving actor down on his luck in 1970 when he bought an electric car. He said it wasn't as much to help the environment...
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How Does Your Garden Grow?It may not feel like it everywhere yet, but spring has officially sprung! So are you ready to get your hands dirty? Check out these stories and you too can cultivate your own green thumb!
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Happy Turkey Day! And Many, Many ThanksWhat a year! I can't believe it's time to carve the turkey, serve the cranberry sauce and collapse on the couch to sleep the big feast off. Or is that just what happens in my house?I truly am thankful for so many blessings, and I'd like to take a minute...
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Never Too LateIf you ever think opportunity has passed you by, take a moment and look at this list. Here's proof the best is still ahead.
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That's Not HotPeople around the world are buzzing with the news that Paris Hilton's grandfather just made a massive cut to the celebrity's inheritance. And he's not alone! Find out how his drastic decision is in line with many baby boomers' financial plans.
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5 Questions With: Bob CresonIt's never too late to make a difference in someone else's life. As president and chief executive officer of Wycliffe USA, it's Bob Creson's mission to help people all around the world learn more about religion, and get access to the Bible.
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Romancing the RoadThis is an unusual love story involving an 89-year-old woman and her beloved Chariot. The two have been together for decades and traveled more than 540,000 miles across this nation's highways and side streets.