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EarthTalk: Where do the leading Democratic candidates for president stand on...

Dear Earthtalk: Where do the leading Democratic candidates for president stand on environmental Issues -- LM President Obama, with his

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AmericanTown's Heroes: DoSomething.org Helps Kids Get Involved

Don't just sit there. Do Something! Does that sound familiar? Maybe something your Mom or Dad said when you were spending too much time in the house

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Student ETF Investment Contest - Registration Open!

Exchange-Traded-Funds remain one of the fastest growing instruments for current investors and an investment of choice for emerging investors. To

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AmericanTown's Heroes: Young Athletes Don't Let Diabetes Get Them Down

Living with diabetes is a challenge for anyone young or old, but when children are involved there is always the concern for their future health and

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AmericanTown's Heroes: Neil Barber is a Hero to Many Families

Families, teams and communities are very much alike. They all involve people banding together with common goals of support and success. This hero

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AmericanTown's Heroes: Clara Vanni is a VA Volunteer Hero

Clara Vanni is a volunteer extraordinaire. Her energy and vitality are an inspiration to others. At 91 years young, she is still ready, willing and

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AmericanTown's Heroes: Radhika Narain's Org Helps Provide a Childhood for...

It's a classic pay-it-forward story, only in addition to inspiring a chain reaction of giving it developed into an organization dedicated to touching

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Earth Talk: How can we harness coal's energy without emitting our way into...

Dear EarthTalk: There's a lot of talk about the potential for renewable energy sources like solar and wind. But cheap, abundant coal is still going to

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Earth Talk: Beyond Flame Retardants

Dear EarthTalk: What is being done to get toxic flame retardants out of children's furniture and other products?  -- M.S.

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AmericanTown's Heroes: For Our Daughters Helps Educate Young Women About...

For Our Daughters is a nonprofit organization with a mission to educate young women about the tools they need to live long and healthy lives.

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Rooftops Newsletter: Against Aging in Place

"Aging-in-place may not be all it’s cracked up to be. That’s the view of a University of Florida professor of gerontology, who argues that

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Rooftops Newsletter: Hunger & Waste - Two Problems, One Solution

Nearly 40% of the food produced in the U.S. ends up in landfills. At the same time, nearly one in six seniors goes without the food they need to lead

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AmericanTown's Heroes: Coast Guard Saves Dog From Icy Waters

The Coast Guard meeting was quickly adjourned when they spied a dog fall into the icy waters. It is the type of mission the Coast Guard is prepared

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Earth Talk: Concerns about Parabens in Health, Beauty and Personal Care Products

Dear EarthTalk: A friend of mine recently stopped using skin and beauty products with parabens in them. What are parabens and should we all be

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AmericanTown's Heroes: One Picture Saves A Life

You've heard the expression a picture is worth a thousand words, but did you know a picture can save a life? That's the idea behind Seth Casteel's

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AmericanTown's Heroes: The American Legion Helps Veterans Connect With Benefits

Just being able to speak with someone about their problems and issues brought satisfaction to some who came to The American Legion's Veteran's Crisis

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Top 10 Amusement Parks across the United States

Do you like your rides wet or does a day of amusement include a gravity defying experience on a high-speed thrill ride? We're taking a look at the Top

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Help Voters Get Ready for Election Day

Election Day is quickly approaching and the stakes are very high this season.  Millions of voters will participate in important national, state

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Paddling With Your Kids How To Get Started

Whether you head out for a day across the bay or a jaunt into the wilds for a week-long adventure, paddling is one of the best outdoor activities you

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4 Easy Ways To Enjoy Mountain Biking On Your Vacation

If you’ve been on a vacation to an outdoor destination in the past few years, you’ve likely noticed a new phenomenon: cycle paths, single

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