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Typhoon Haiyan
Red Cross Worker on Typhoon Haiyan's Wind and Torrential Rain

  By Witnify • November 8, 2013 Uncategorized
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A Red Cross worker describes how Typhoon Haiyan has affected people in the Philippines. Continue reading

Tagged   Health, Natural Disaster, Nature, Typhoon Haiyan
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Typhoon Haiyan
Jose Farrugia: ‘It’s Raining Cats and Dogs’

  By Witnify • November 8, 2013 Uncategorized
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Jose Farrugia describes what the conditions were like during Typhoon Haiyan on the island of Cebu in the Philippines. Continue reading

Tagged   Disease, Health, Natural Disaster, Nature, Typhoon Haiyan
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HIV & AIDS
Magic Johnson: "How Am I Gonna Tell My Wife I Have HIV?'

  By Witnify • November 7, 2013 Uncategorized
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Magic Johnson recalls the day he was told about being HIV positive and describes his wife's reaction to news of the disease. Continue reading

Tagged   Athlete, Basketball, Disease, Health, HIV & AIDS, Magic Johnson, Sports
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HIV & AIDS
Dr. David Ho on Magic Johnson Surviving HIV

  By Witnify • November 7, 2013 Uncategorized
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Dr. David Ho describes what happened the day Magic Johnson was told he was HIV positive and discusses how the HIV epidemic is still an issue around the world. Continue reading

Tagged   Athlete, Basketball, Disease, Health, HIV & AIDS, Magic Johnson, Sports
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HIV & AIDS
Jackie MacMullen Recalls Reactions to Magic Johnson's HIV Announcement

  By Witnify • November 7, 2013 Uncategorized
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ESPN's Jackie MacMullen discusses the different reactions Magic Johnson received from fellow teammates, coaches and friends after he announced being HIV positive. Continue reading

Tagged   Athlete, Basketball, Disease, Health, HIV & AIDS, Magic Johnson, Sports
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HIV & AIDS
Jerry West on Magic Johnson's HIV Announcement

  By Witnify • November 7, 2013 Uncategorized
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Jerry West, the former General Manager of the Lakers, recalls his reaction when he heard about Magic Johnson's positive HIV diagnoses. Continue reading

Tagged   Athlete, Basketball, Disease, Health, HIV & AIDS, Magic Johnson, Sports
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
‘It Was Getting to the Point Where the Refrigerator Was Constantly Empty’

  By Witnify • November 1, 2013 Uncategorized
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Chelle describes how the economic downturn destroyed her family business and how SNAP benefits kept food on her family's plate during the tough times. Continue reading

Tagged   Food, Health, Politics and History, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Dawn: "You Have to be Strong Enough to Ask for Help"

  By Witnify • November 1, 2013 Uncategorized
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SNAP user Dawn explains what her experience using food stamps was like and how the benefits saved her family from going hungry until she could find work again. Continue reading

Tagged   Food, Health, Politics and History, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Jessica: "The Only Benefit I Qualified for Was Food Stamps and It Was so Helpful"

  By Witnify • November 1, 2013 Uncategorized
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Jessica explains how SNAP helped her and her family get back on their feet after a job loss and a serious medical condition left them without money for food. Continue reading

Tagged   Food, Health, Politics and History, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Jim: "I Hadn't Really Had Any Food and I Was Hungry"

  By Witnify • November 1, 2013 Uncategorized
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Food stamp user Jim explains how the economic crash forced him to apply for SNAP and how he feels thankful about receiving life saving aid. Continue reading

Tagged   Food, Health, Politics and History, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
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