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05-14-13
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By: Tucker Harrington This year's Scholastic Art and Writing Awards were recently announced and teens across the nation are being praised for their creative works of art and literary pieces. NBC affiliate KARE 11 reports Minnesota native Harrison Heinks was honored with one of these recognition awards for his unique sculpture. Heinks took home the gold ... |
05-07-13
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By: Tucker Harrington Most kids have to write essays on a regular basis, but for 13-year-old Maya Little-Sana, her work earned her more than just a good grade. ABC affiliate 10 News reports the San Diego native was recently selected as the winner of one of the most influential recognition awards a young writer can ... |
03-28-13
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By: Tucker Harrington Most people choose to adopt dogs to provide a loving home and gain a constant companion. California native Ramon Llamas got more than he bargained for when his pooch Mole put his canine senses to good use by finding a trapped hiker. New York Daily News reports Llamas took Mole hiking with some friends on Mt. ... |
01-23-13
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By: Tucker Harrington Actress Charlize Theron is used to winning recognition awards, but her most recent honor might be even more meaningful to the star. The International Herald Tribune reports Theron, along with two documentary filmmakers, was honored for her humanitarian efforts in her home nation of South Africa. Theron received her award during the ... |
12-04-12
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By: Tucker Harrington For years, former linebacker John Offerdahl's passion was to protect his teammates on the Miami Dolphins. However, his goals have changed and now include finding the best grilled and barbecued food around the state. He's combined his latter love with the ability to give back to his community through his annual Gridiron ... |
09-27-12
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By: Abigail Richards Tom Gould, Peabody city councilor, was recently honored for his commitment in supporting his town. The Boston Globe reports Gould, who is also the owner of Treadwell's Ice Cream, was recently selected as the recipient of the 2012 Harry Ankeles Community Service Award by the Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce. Deanna Healey, ... |
09-21-12
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By: Abigail Richards Author Elmore Leonard, 86, was recently honored with one of the most prestigious writing awards to date. The Associated Press reports the author will be the recipient of one of The National Book Foundation's Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters for his work in writing crime novels. Leonard will receive his ... |
09-18-12
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By: Abigail Richards Hawa Aden Mohamed was recently honored for her work in educating other women from her native country of Somalia on their rights and ways to live safely in the face of conflicts. Reuters reports Mohamed was given the United Nations refugee agency's Nansen Refugee Award. Mohamed herself understands the struggles of the ... |
08-17-12
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By: Tucker Harrington Wildlife preservation is an important part of life in Maine and a few Maine Forest Service rangers are now being honored for their commitment to the cause. The Associated Press reports the rangers are being awarded for their video created to help residents learn how to protect their property from wildfires. The ... |
08-16-12
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By: Tucker Harrington Finding new ways to make all aspects of life more "green" is a growing trend around the nation and the world. The Sacramento Bee reports for one University of California, Merced, student, his dream of water conservation recently turned into a reality. Martin Figueroa is being honored with a conservation award for ... |
