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October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month and the chance to celebrate the many abilities and accomplishments of those with Down syndrome Facts about Down syndrome: Down syndrome occurs when there is an extra full or partial copy of chromosome 21 in an individual. In the U.S., 1 in every 700 babies is born with Down . . .
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Home should be a place of love, safety, and comfort. For many, home is anything but safe. The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that 1.3 million women and 835,000 men are victims of physical violence by a partner every year. October is designated as a time to become aware of the signs, to share knowledge, . . .
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Wishing your day is filled with exploration, journey, and great adventure! Columbus Day is a federal holiday in the U.S. that commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the Americas on October 12, 1492. Columbus landed on a small island in the Bahamas, while convinced that he had reached his destination of Asia. And although he was not the . . .
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Saving should be simple, but the truth is that for many of us, extra money can be difficult to find when expenses pile up. When you add in unexpected costs that may come up, saving money can seem impossible. A recent survey found that as many as 78% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Without surplus money, . . .
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Everyone has to eat, and buying groceries is a fact of life. Although stocking a kitchen with food for meals and snacks is a part of most monthly budgets, these expenditures don’t have to break the bank. Instead of spending a sizable chunk of your take-home pay at the grocery store or spending hours couponing, . . .
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Leaves are falling, fall is calling! Autumn is the wonderful season of year we relish in the crisp air, awe in the changing leaves, buy pumpkin-everything, dress in creepy costumes for Halloween, gather with families for Thanksgiving, and come together to cheer on our favorite football teams. Rake in the fun of the season by . . .
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Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is considered the holiest day of the year in Judaism. It is observed for approximately 25-hours with fasting and intensive prayer and may include synagogue services (place of worship). Yom means “day” in Hebrew and Kippur comes from a root that means “to atone”.
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National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15 in the US, recognizes the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. September 15 was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of the independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. All declared independence in 1821. In addition, Mexico, Chile, and Belize celebrate their independence days on . . .
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In Memory of those who lost their lives and those they left behind. We will never forget 9/11.
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Happy workers day! On Labor Day we celebrate the contributions workers have made that provide the building blocks and foundation that strengthens of our country.
