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READER SUBMITTED: MidState Medical Center Receives Prestigious International Recognition As Baby-Friendly Birth Facility
MeridenMidState Medical Center is pleased to announce that it has been named a Baby-Friendly birth facility. For the implementation of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative ("BFHI"), a global program sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the...Tags: Health Organizations, Politics, International Organizations, Hospitals and Clinics
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Joel Brinkley: India's neglected generation
American VoicesTalk about India always begins with recognition that it's one of Asia's rising powers, a state with a fast-growing economy and burgeoning political influence on the world stage. But a closer look shows a dark underbelly that portends a sad time ahead....Tags: China, World Bank Group, Chicago Tribune Columnists, Joel Brinkley, Pulitzer Prize Awards
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End of smallpox
Although polio has been reduced to its lowest level in history, three countries still have polio transmission — Nigeria, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Last year 223 polio cases were reported. So far in 2013 there have been 19 cases, according to the...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Pakistan, Rotary International, Polio, Preventative Medicine
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Man celebrates birthday with fundraiser
An Aberdeen man wants to use his birthday to raise money for an immunization project. Glenn Jakober, who will turn 70 on May 23, is raising funds to support Kiwanis International's efforts to eliminate maternal neonatal tetanus in developing countries....Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Tetanus, Preventative Medicine, Disease Prevention, Drugs and Medicines
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Diab calls for strict implementation of sanitation guidelines
The Lebanon Daily StarThe Education Ministry called Monday for the strict implementation of sanitation and hygiene guidelines in Lebanon's public schools after recent cases of poisoning among students. Caretaker Education Minister Hassan Diab chaired a meeting Monday to...Tags: Health and Safety at School, Water Supply, Beirut (Lebanon), Public Schools, Schools
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The Oakland Tribune Chris Treadway column
The Oakland TribuneA distinguished group of recipients make up the class of 2013 who will be honored at Richmond's annual Historic Preservation Awards ceremony at 5:30 p.m. May 17 in the City Council Chambers 440 Civic Center Plaza. Front and center are Orton...Tags: High School Sports, Culture, Human Interest, Technology, Science and Technology
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EDITORIAL: Support strategies that help victims of sex trafficking
Seattle TimesON two separate continents, in two different cultures, efforts to end the sex trafficking of minors are under way with remarkable parallels. Washington state has passed 33 laws since 2002 clamping down on sex traffickers and improving funding for victim...Tags: Jeanne Kohl-Welles, Kolkata (India), Prostitution, Sex Crimes
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African superstar headlines Nightfall
Chattanooga Times Free Press, Tenn.If there were a royal court of African music, Zimbabwean vocalist Oliver Mtukudzi would undoubtedly occupy a place close to the throne. Since the release of his debut single, "Stop After Orange," in 1975, Mtukudzi -- or Tuku, as his fans...Tags: Robert Mugabe, Music, Feminism, Entertainment
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Kids of Character: Frank Racedo
Frank Racedo Age: 11 School: Coral Cove Elementary in Miramar Grade: Fifth Hometown: Miramar Trait: Kindness Frank has strong motivation and instinct for doing good deeds, from intervening in bullying situations to helping with homework. He...Tags: Health and Safety at School, Human Interest, Teaching and Learning, The Happiest News!, Education
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Concert to benefit Kiwanis charities
WILLIAMSBURG - The DOG Street Rhythm Kings will give a two-hour “History of Jazz” concert on Saturday, May 11, at 7 p.m. at the James-York Playhouse on Hubbard Lane. The six-piece band will play jazz styles from the 1920s to the 1960s. All...
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READER SUBMITTED: Tibetan Buddhist Center Will Bless Friendly Animals Of All Sizes
ReddingThe Tibetan Buddhist Center for Universal Peace (DNKL), who recently co-hosted the Dalai Lama's visit to Connecticut, will host an Animal Blessing under the spiritual direction of Khensur Rinpoche Lobsang Jampa. The Animal Blessing will take place on...Tags: Religion and Belief, Buddhism, Belief and Faith, Animal Planet (tv network), Animals
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Scholarship Awards Breakfast: Corona del Mar
Troy Bolus GPA: 4.5 School Activities/Clubs: track, Photography Club Community: peer tutor, Illumination Foundation Awards/Honors: Most Valuable Player varsity track 2012, Best Varsity Jumper 2010-11 Hobbies/Interests: guitar, golf, skiing,...Tags: Financial Aid, Tennis, Technology, University of California, Santa Barbara, Philosophy
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