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Time to donate
Actor Nathan Fillion, star of ABC's "Castle," asked fans to help him celebrate his 42nd birthday on March 27 by raising money for clean safe drinking water in Africa. People may make donations in his honor to My Charity Water. Last year people helped him...Tags: Arts and Culture, Charity, American Red Cross, Easter, Libraries
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Pictures in the News | March 22, 2013
FrameworkIn Friday's Pictures in the News: A student throws paint bombs at riot police during a protest in Bogota, Colombia; Indian youth dance and cool off at the Jal Vihar water park on World Water Day in Hyderabad; Hindus are covered in colored powder as they... -
Surf pro has a keen interest in H2O
When professional surfer Rob Machado rolled into the Corona del Mar High School gym Friday morning, he brought a message with him. "World Water Day," he said after hopping off a skateboard. "We're here to honor what keeps us alive." To mark the United...
Tags: United Nations, Health and Safety at School
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Ten strategies for wise water use through food and agriculture
Chicago, Ill. - March 22, 2013, is the 20th anniversary of World Water Day. Although about 70 percent of the earth's surface is covered by water, only 0.001 percent is fresh and available for human consumption. The largest portion of this-70 percent-is...Tags: Natural Resources, Politics, World Wildlife Fund, Soups, Environmental Politics
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Hugo Chavez: Words that grabbed headlines
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who died Tuesday at age 58, was a flamboyant figure on the world stage, often snagging headlines with his dramatic declarations in speeches and to the media. Here are some of the remarks that garnered international...
Tags: Natural Disasters, Haiti, George W. Bush, United Nations, Hugo Chavez
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Benefit planned
Benevola United Methodist Church members will travel to Haiti on a mission trip in April. Tuesday, there will be a fundraiser at the Bob Evans restaurant on Dual Highway in Hagerstown. The restaurant will donate 15 percent of meal bills to the...Tags: American Legion, Spaghetti, Entertainment, United Nations, Restaurant and Catering Industry
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Thursday, March 22, 2012
School Lunch Standards Nutritionist Nicole LaFever visits Fox43 Morning News to talk about the updates made to the National School Lunch Program that go into effect on Monday. To learn more, visit http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/lunch/. World Water Day -...Tags: Trips and Vacations, Healthy Diet, Travel, Thailand
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To celebrate World Water Day, don't wash your jeans
It's World Water Day today. What will you be doing to preserve and conserve this precious resource? Several fashion brands will be celebrating the 19th annual event pioneered by the United Nations with challenges designed to bring awareness to crucial...Tags: Environmental Issues, Water, United Nations, Levi Strauss & Co., Companies and Corporations
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Water4 and World Water Day
World Water Day is the United Nations-designated international day held annually on March 22nd to raise awareness for the global freshwater crisis. Did you know?… Access to Clean Water: - 1 in 8 people across the globe lack access to clean...
Tags: Charity, United Nations, Jennie Garth, Facebook
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Fashion focuses on water savings for World Water Day
All The RageIt's World Water Day Thursday. What will you be doing to preserve and conserve this precious resource?... -
Kohl's to launch 'American Idol' inspired line Authentic Icon
All The RageIt seems the "American Idol" television phenomenon has crossed into the fashion world. Mega-store Kohl's is teaming up with design and apparel production company LF USA to launch a line of clothing inspired by the reality television singing competition.... -
Fashion News: Tom Ford introduces fall collection via YouTube
All The RageTom Ford revealed his fall women's wear collection to the world via a YouTube video. "American Idol" inspires a clothing line at Kohl's. And more....
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