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9/11 A Decade Later: Where Are You Now?

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In the weeks following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, our nation came together to mourn, to bargain, and to heal. Though we struggled through the stages of grief together, the experience impacted each of us differently. Many of Vanguard’s current employees were here with us on that day, and others were still [...]

My September 11 Resolution

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WASHINGTON — When I think of my own experience on Sept. 11, 2001, I’m reminded of the key scene in Dr. Seuss’ “How The Grinch Stole Christmas.” The Grinch has spent the night packing up trees, destroying roast beast dinners and stealing children’s toys–all in the name of ruining the holiday for the Whos in [...]

Journalism: A Degree of Distinction

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Late last week, a headline from our local “Patch” news service caught my attention – Police: Group of Teens Cause $1,500 in Damage at General’s Ridge Golf Course. I opened the story expecting to find names and ages attached to the accusation, but there were none. In fact, other than a description that the [...]

A Year of InSites: Twitter Is Ushering In an Era of Micro-News

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A couple of weeks ago, I took a day trip to New York City using one of those low-cost bus services. As the day wound down, I tried to check the bus company’s website for my departure time, but it wouldn’t load. I immediately searched the company name and “NYC” on my smart phone [...]

Family Farmers Can Help Diminish U.S. Health and Environment Crises

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This post is a part of our series of contributions for Social Good Day.

While Americans struggle to heed advice to eat less, move more and stay out of their cars, most pundits have overlooked one of the key approaches to addressing our country’s health and environmental problems–supporting and promoting fresh, non-processed food from family [...]