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Happy International Left-Handers Day!
Did you know that August 13th is International Left-Handers Day? Chances are that President Barack Obama, to say nothing of quite a few of his predecessors, knows it. Why? Because he — like five of [...]
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U.S. woman’s altruism starts chain of five kidney swaps
The chain started with Brittman, who donated a kidney to a 39-year-old television producer whose fiancée and partner of more than 10 years donated to a businessman from upstate New York.
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Happiness Comes From Respect, Not Riches
“You don’t have to be rich to be happy, but instead be a valuable contributing member to your groups,” says Anderson. “What makes a person high in status in a group is being engaged, generous [...]
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Beach photography can open up a whole new world
Life on the shoreline is full of pleasant surprises – from wading birds to transparent prawns – if you pick the right location
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Olympics 2012: how to get involved in judo
Inspired by Gemma Gibbons? Rachel Holmes explains the basics of judo and how to get started
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Olympics 2012: how to get involved in athletics
If you’re looking for a new sport, one of the 32 disciplines that come under the ‘athletics’ umbrella is sure to fit the bill. Peter Beech explains how to get started
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Talk point: what role can sport play in development?
Sport can be a useful tool for development: we’ve all heard as much. But how can it be harnessed – and should it be seen simply as a means to an end? Contribute to this [...]
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Survival lessons in New England
Summer camp is an American tradition dating back to the 19th Century, which lets boys and girls spend six weeks camping out under the stars, singing around the fire and learning valuable life skills.
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