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Palestinian Astrophysicist Who Rose from Poverty Returns to Teach Gaza Teens to Gaze Upward

Suleiman Baraka, the eldest of 14 children of a Palestinian butcher, rose from humble beginnings in violence-wracked Gaza to become an astrophysicist, space weather expert and researcher for NASA, the US space agency. Now, at 45, he is back home with a new mission: to teach kids to look up from their blockaded, beaten-down surroundings and into the limitless beauty of the universe.

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Haitian Orphanage Finds Grace In A Time Of Despair

In Haiti, huge piles of rubble remain virtually untouched. But a surprising sight is tucked away just outside the coastal city of Leogane: Workers are busy constructing two small, wood-frame buildings. The Canadian military and a U.S.-based aid group are working together to rebuild an orphanage.

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Big Dream Gatherings Aim to Encourage Dreamers to Action

Mitch Matthews, founder of the Big Dream Gathering, wants to do more than inspire. He wants to spur dreamers to action. Matthews will bring the Big Dream Gathering to the University of Northern Iowa campus next week, giving Cedar Valley residents the chance to get started living their wildest ambitions.

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For Some Jobs, Asperger's Syndrome Can Be An Asset

A nonprofit in Chicago is improving the job outlook for people with Asperger's and high-functioning autism. The company trains people in data entry and computer program testing — skills that come naturally to many with the disorder.

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Man Lives For 27 Days In Haiti Rubble

Venders were clearing debris from a marketplace when they discovered a man still alive after 28 days. Evan Muncie was selling rice when the quake hit. Doctors said the man had been left "emaciated" having lost 30lb during his four-week ordeal and is suffering from severe dehydration and malnutrition.

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Doctors List 14 Ways to Show Children Love

From the American Academy of Pediatrics comes this list of 14 ways to show your love to your children: Use plenty of positive words with your child. Try to avoid using sarcasm. Children often don't understand it, and if they do, it creates a negative interaction. Respond promptly and lovingly to your child's physical and […]

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After IRS Crash, Iraq War Vet Sprang to Action With Ladder to Help 5 Escape

A 28-year-old Iraq war veteran saw black smoke billowing from an office building as he was driving by in his truck. He turned and rushed to the scene thinking he could help. He hurled his 17-foot ladder off his truck, helping to rescue people peeking through broken windows as thick smoke poured into the air.

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Research Shows You Can Learn to Be Lucky

If you think you're unlucky, you should change your outlook in order to generate more good fortune, according to psychologist Richard Wiseman.