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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

Success

When she was a junior in high school, Arrington founded the nonprofit ScholarCHIPS, an organization that provides college scholarships, mentoring, mental health support and a peer support network to children of incarcerated parents. Bathurst Walk-in Clinic and Family Practice Atwal is a trailblazer in the health care industry.

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Canadians Caught in Time Crunch

Ian's Messy Desk

Attendance at arts performances dropped from 15 million to 13 million in 2001-2006; Low income, living in a poor neighbourhood, low parental education, recent immigration, racialized status, and Aboriginal status affect participation in leisure and culture. Time spent on social leisure activities dropped from 15% in 1998 to 12% in 2005.

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6 Ways to Alleviate Ergonomic-Related Strain

Ian's Messy Desk

I got carpal tunnels syndrome/tendinitis in 2000 & 2001 because I didn’t have good ergonomic advice, & didn’t take any initiative back then to seek it out. Though less focus on my hands and more about keeping from blowing out the voice by keeping relaxed while singing my brains out !-)

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10 Reminder Systems for You To Consider

Stephanie LH Calahan

gives me time to send a card or ecard This is what they say about their service on www.BirthdayAlarm.com :  " Birthday Alarm was started in 2001 by Michael and Xochi Birch and Paul Birch (see below) to provide a simple way for people to remember birthdays. .  Today, I'll share a few that my friends and clients like.

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How Badly Do You Want the Life You Dream About?

Success

Fourteen years later, they have raised nearly $18 million to fund their goal of eradicating extreme poverty. Since then, Anne has not only married the man of her dreams (and is set to have her third child with him), but she has done extraordinary work in public health around the globe. Confront your fears. Fear often gets a bad rap.

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29 Beautiful Stories That Will Restore Your Faith in Humanity

Success

When a GoFundMe account was set up to raise funds for rebuilding the uninsured structure, it surpassed the goal of $850,000 within days. In 2001 Mary Parry was homeless and living in a tent in Pennsylvania when she began befriending hikers along the roughly 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail. Relationship Goals. Sophia Dembling.

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Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y?

On The Job

Then the 2001 recession hit the Telecom and IT sector. Many have no health insurance, many can't find a well paying job, or even be independent. Do you have a goal in mind for your career? In the IT sector, there was a time when IT professionals demanded outrageous perks and benefits. December 7, 2009 10:48 AM Anita said.

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