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A different holiday perspective: It's the little things that matter most

The "magic" of the holiday season across the U.S. seems to arrive earlier and earlier each year, and so by late October, many store shelves are already stocked and awaiting excited shoppers. And although the holidays are undoubtedly a meaningful and special occasions for those in fortunate situations, it's easy to take for granted that family, gifts and a warm meal will be a part of the celebration.

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On World Food Day, thank a farmer

Fewer than 3 percent of Americans work in farming. Yet, this sector of our workforce not only feeds our country, it also provides a wealth of grain and food exports that feed millions of people around the world. In fact, America's agriculture sector is so productive that Americans spend less for food, as a percentage of their total income, than do most other people around the world.

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Raise your hand to Stop Diabetes

November is American Diabetes Month, a time to communicate the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of diabetes prevention and management.

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How donated tissue saved a woman's leg

The gift of donated human tissue meant that Susan Cossabone was able to avoid leg amputation and return to her passion of horseback riding following a devastating accident. Cossabone will join 27 other float riders from around the country Jan. 2 on the Donate Life float in the Tournament of Roses Parade. The float, now in its ninth year, is a tribute to the millions of people touched by organ, tissue and blood donation.

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How you can help children of incarcerated parents during the holidays

Drug abuse. Divorce. Homelessness. Imprisonment. Little Forrest has witnessed them all. With his father in prison and his mom lost in a haze of drug abuse, Forrest's maternal grandparents took custody of him when he was just 2 years old. For Forrest, his dad's prison sentence seemed like a punishment for him, too. Learn how you can help other children like Forrest during the holiday season.

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