Each year, the White House honors U.S. citizens “who have performed exemplary deeds of service outside of their regular jobs.” This year, it turned the task of choosing nominees over to the public. The White House issued the following write-up on the winners: Roberta Diaz BrintonLos Angeles, CARoberta Diaz Brinton has devoted her time and talents to improving…

Guest Blog by Andrea D. Lyon A few weeks ago, my mother died. This is a life altering event for me, but that isn’t why I am writing this — I am writing this to celebrate her life. Mom’s name was Yolanda Lyon Miller. She was eighty years old. She was the chair of the…

George Steinbrenner died this morning, Tuesday, July 13.  My son, Alex, was close with him.  Today he will dedicate his radio show to The Boss.   They discovered each other 10 years. Mr. Steinbrenner was such a great supporter and welcomed him into the Yankees family.  The New York Post wrote about them when Alex was 12.  …

Do you have a child or grandchild who is working on a special community service or charitable event this summer.  Or do you have a friend or neighbor who is raising a kid who is doing his or her part to make a difference in the world?  Here’s a great opportunity for the youngster who…

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