Volunteering in 48 States, in 48 Weeks
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A 30-year-old Web designer from Idaho is volunteering at organizations in 48 states in 48 weeks. Drew Johnson, who has already visited 18 states, says on his blog he wants to promote a "service to others" lifestyle.
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Buying Happiness Is Possible
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It turns out money can buy happiness -- if money is spent on an experience and not merely a possession. Additionally, a group of studies show, the enjoyment that comes from an initial experience increases over time.
UN Predicts Progress on Health Scourges
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The global elimination of mother-to-child HIV transmission could be achieved within five years, and the spread of malaria and tuberculosis could be curbed significantly in the coming years, the U.N.'s Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria announced. The fund does warn, however, that continued success will depend on donations by governments and relief agencies.
Ecuador Halts Spread of River Blindness
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Ecuador became the second country in the Western Hemisphere to stop the transmission of onchocerciasis, a parasitical infection commonly known as river blindness. The Carter Center, armed with medication donated by Merck, spearheaded a program to eliminate the disease, which afflicts the poorest of the poor in Africa and South America.
Vet to Bike Cross-Country for Homeless
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Jerry Nelson, a cigarette-smoking professional photographer and Vietnam vet, is gearing up to bicycle cross-country for homeless veterans. The 54-year-old advocate will embark March 19 on a journey from Asheville, N.C., to California to raise $10,000 for the Asheville Homeless Network.
A Week's Workout in an Hour? It's True!
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Interval training -- intense bursts of exercise followed by rest periods -- once thought to be too strenuous for normal people is now being hailed as an exercise magic pill. Some experts say interval training can revolutionize how people exercise, calling it twice as effective as moderate exercise.
Trend of Unusual Baby Names Continues
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An analysis of baby names recorded by the Social Security Administration shows an uptick in unusual baby names, and not only from celebrity parents. This trend toward less-common baby names reveals a culture that values individualism, researchers say.

