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Blog Action Day 2010: Water

Amy Sample Ward

This means that sewage spills into rivers and streams, contaminating drinking water and causing disease. 350 action in Oman Dive Center. More people have access to a cell phone than to a toilet. billion people lack access to toilets. Hulhumale Maldives. Cebu, Philippines. Find more pictures and stories from #101010 and 350.org

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Why You Should Never Feel Bad About Asking Someone To Give

Bloomerang

1999 study led by Doug Oman, University of California, Berkeley : Research found elderly who volunteered for two or more organizations were 44% less likely to die over a five-year period than non-volunteers, even after controlling for their age, exercise habits, general health, and negative health habits like smoking.

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