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Metro Nonprofit, Known for Acts of Kindness, Thankful for Surprise Pickup Truck Donation
Jul 28

Jul 28 Metro Nonprofit, Known for Acts of Kindness, Thankful for Surprise Pickup Truck Donation

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Give It Up!

It's hard to help others if you don't have a ride. On Thursday, a metro nonprofit known for acts of generosity got a gift of its own -- the surprise donation of a used pickup truck.

‘Yep, it was Mine’: Man Admits Growing Weed but Georgia Jurors Refuse to Convict Him
Jul 28

Jul 28 ‘Yep, it was Mine’: Man Admits Growing Weed but Georgia Jurors Refuse to Convict Him

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Give It Up!, Current Events

Prosecutors in Georgia may have thought they had a slam-dunk case when the defendant confessed to police and in court, but jurors refused to convict on a felony charge for a man growing marijuana for his own personal, medicinal use.

‘Yep, it was Mine’: Man Admits Growing Weed but Georgia Jurors Refuse to Convict Him
Jul 28

Jul 28 ‘Yep, it was Mine’: Man Admits Growing Weed but Georgia Jurors Refuse to Convict Him

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Natural Medicine Science and Law

Prosecutors in Georgia may have thought they had a slam-dunk case when the defendant confessed to police and in court, but jurors refused to convict on a felony charge for a man growing marijuana for his own personal, medicinal use.

The Rise of Female Philanthropists - And Three Big Bets They Make
Jul 26

Jul 26 The Rise of Female Philanthropists - And Three Big Bets They Make

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At the Forbes Philanthropy Forum organized in May earlier this year, there was near parity between female and male participants.

United Kingdom Legalizes Medical Cannabis
Jul 26

Jul 26 United Kingdom Legalizes Medical Cannabis

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Freedom Matters, Natural Medicine Science and Law

Medicinal cannabis products will be available by prescription in the United Kingdom this fall after the government relaxed drug laws surrounding the plant’s chemical compounds this week, The Independent reports.

Idaho Girl's Cupcake Stand Helps the Homeless
Jul 26

Jul 26 Idaho Girl's Cupcake Stand Helps the Homeless

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Summertime lemonade and sweet stands are nothing new, but one little girl in Boise, Idaho is putting a philanthropic twist on the American pastime.

Tunisia: Pact for Equality, Individual Freedom
Jul 26

Jul 26 Tunisia: Pact for Equality, Individual Freedom

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Freedom Matters, Natural Medicine Science and Law

More than 90 organizations and civil society groups in Tunisia on July 24, 2018 issued a Pact for Equality and Individual Freedoms, outlining the fundamental rights that all Tunisians should enjoy.

In Shadow Of Opioid Crisis, Recovering Addict Pays It Forward To Hungry EMTs
Jul 25

Jul 25 In Shadow Of Opioid Crisis, Recovering Addict Pays It Forward To Hungry EMTs

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A restaurant was the scene of a sublime act of gratitude: A generous gesture with no words spoken, no names exchanged, just a Good Samaritan covering the food tab for a group of volunteer EMTs as a thank you.

Minnesota Family Home From Costa Rica After Help Of Good Samaritan
Jul 24

Jul 24 Minnesota Family Home From Costa Rica After Help Of Good Samaritan

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Give It Up!

The owner of charter jet company Red Wing Aeroplane converted one of his planes into an ad-hoc ambulance to help fly home a Minnesota boy who’d been injured during a family vacation in Costa Rica.

These 8 Young Mental Health Activists Will Teach and Inspire You
Jul 24

Jul 24 These 8 Young Mental Health Activists Will Teach and Inspire You

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Give It Up!, Healthy Living

If there's one thing 2018 has taught the world, it's that we shouldn't underestimate today's youth.

New Jersey to Pause Prosecution of All Cannabis Cases
Jul 24

Jul 24 New Jersey to Pause Prosecution of All Cannabis Cases

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Current Events, Healthy Living

New Jersey’s Attorney General Gurbir Grewal wrote in a letter to municipal prosecutors they should seek an adjournment of all cannabis-related offenses until at least September 4, 2018, NJ.com reports.

 Focused and Strategic: How a Family Tapped Wall Street Wealth for Impact on Mental Health
Jul 24

Jul 24 Focused and Strategic: How a Family Tapped Wall Street Wealth for Impact on Mental Health

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Nonagenarian Stephen A. Lieber was once dubbed the king of balanced funds by Fortune. The Williams College graduate was in the asset management business for some half a century, associated with firms like Alpine Woods Capital Investors and Evergreen Asset Management Corp, where he was once CEO.

The African Invention School Inspired by Bike Parts
Jul 24

Jul 24 The African Invention School Inspired by Bike Parts

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Bernard Kiwia can make almost anything from a bicycle. He first became known for inventing a mobile phone charger operated by, yes, a bicycle.

Frida the Hero Dog Gets Her Own Statue For Saving People in Wake of Mexico Earthquake
Jul 23

Jul 23 Frida the Hero Dog Gets Her Own Statue For Saving People in Wake of Mexico Earthquake

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A hero rescue dog who helped rescue people following last year's deadly earthquake in Mexico City got to see a new statue this week erected in her honor, CBS Los Angeles reports. 

Young Leaders Engage in Philanthropic “Competition”
Jul 23

Jul 23 Young Leaders Engage in Philanthropic “Competition”

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Now through July 26, local middle and high school students are participating in the Leadership Prince William Summer Youth Academy’s annual Leadership Lemonade fundraiser.

British Journal of Pharmacology Review: Cannabis Effective Treatment For Cancer
Jul 23

Jul 23 British Journal of Pharmacology Review: Cannabis Effective Treatment For Cancer

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Healthy Living

A review of pre-clinical studies by the British Journal of Pharmacology has found widespread evidence indicating that phytocannabinoids from the cannabis plant are effective treatments for many facets of cancer, ScienceDaily reports.

Next Up in the Ballmer Group's Opportunity Push: Taking on Youth Incarceration
Jul 23

Jul 23 Next Up in the Ballmer Group's Opportunity Push: Taking on Youth Incarceration

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Give It Up!

With a net worth of nearly $40 billion and clear interest in giving back, Steve and Connie Ballmer have the potential to become some of the biggest philanthropists of our time. 

Study Claims That Attending a Concert Once Every Two Weeks Can Add Nine Years to Your Life
Jul 23

Jul 23 Study Claims That Attending a Concert Once Every Two Weeks Can Add Nine Years to Your Life

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Healthy Living

Concerts can be daunting as you get older, what with late start times, a slew of opening acts, and the prospect of standing next to tall, sweaty people for several hours. A new study, however, claims that the effort’s worth it.

Philanthropists Step Up With $109 Million For Alzheimer's Research
Jul 22

Jul 22 Philanthropists Step Up With $109 Million For Alzheimer's Research

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Give It Up!

Philanthropists nationwide answered the call to accelerate the pace of Alzheimer's research by giving an unprecedented $109 million to the Alzheimer's Association for research, it was announced today at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference® (AAIC®) 2018 in Chicago.

Utah Woman Donates Over 1,200 Handmade Toys to Migrant Children Separated From Parents
Jul 21

Jul 21 Utah Woman Donates Over 1,200 Handmade Toys to Migrant Children Separated From Parents

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Give It Up!

When Sarah Parson’s friend told her about the children caught in the middle of the refugee crisis in Greece in 2015, she knew she had to do something to help

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