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Through the use of 3D printing technology, American Heritage School junior Rishab Jain fitted a 7-year-old Fort Lauderdale boy with a Spider-Man-themed prosthetic hand in January. Rishab will continue to update the hand as the boy grows.

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Student's 3D project helps boy, 7, use prosthetic hand to hold water bottle

Rishab Jain, a junior at American Heritage School in Plantation, three years ago began a community service project that utilizes 3D printing technology to create prosthetic limbs for people around the world.

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Message to young gun protesters: Don't get caught up in the glory of it all

John Horvat II's article seems to be an attempt to warn the present generation of gun protesters of the pitfalls facing them if they are not watchful.

Gulliver Prep varsity lacrosse players sold T-shirts before their game with Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School to show solidarity and support. From left, Gulliver Coach Jim Piggot, MSD Coach Ryan Burton, and Gulliver junior and lacrosse player Scott Hellinger, who organized the fundraiser.

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Gulliver Prep students hold T-shirt fundraiser for Stoneman Douglas victims' fund

On March 23, students on the Gulliver Prep varsity lacrosse team held a T-shirt fundraiser for the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School victims' fund.

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'We're glad you're our neighbor': A simple church sign means a lot

Driving through Miami Shores on any given day, you just might come across a brightly colored sign, placed strategically in somebody's yard. It is welcoming sign.

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Male breast cancer survivor, Olympic medalist to participate in Day of Caring

Twenty survivors will participate in the “Models of Hope Fashion Show” at this year’s Day of Caring for Breast Cancer Awareness event April 14.

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Time flies by and we must make the most out of every day

I realize how important each day is and how we must live everyday to its fullest, sharing a smile or a piece of bread; lending a helping hand to make somebody else’s day better; being more patient and kind when driving in traffic, and being more forgiving.

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Crystal Academy to raise autism awareness with event at Coral Gables Museum

World Autism Awareness Day is Monday and the global community is counting the days. In our community, you can learn about the journey of autism at Crystal Academy’s “I am 1 of You” Autism Awareness Campaign event hosted by the Coral Gables Museum Monday through April 9 at 285 Aragon Ave.

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Easter season is the perfect time for young people’s peaceful protests

As we move toward the holiest day of the year, Resurrection Sunday, or Easter, I am also thinking of the masses of young people who gathered around the world March 24 in peaceful protest to help bring about a needed change in America’s gun laws.

Current officers of Continental Societies, Greater Miami Chapter: Front row, Mattie J. Williams, second vice president; Vassie K. Green, president; Wylamerle Marshall, charter member. Back row, Mary Palmer, historian; Jewell Thomas-Walker, parliamentarian; Eleanor Saunders, sergeant-at arms; Betty Alexander, public relations officer; Brenda Alford, recording secretary; Gail Brown, treasurer; Cashie McCray, corresponding secretary; Gail Meeks, financial secretary; and Betty Howard, chaplain. Not pictured: Doris Granberry, first vice president.

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Continental Societies’ Miami chapter to celebrate 30 years of community service

There are many community organizations whose members perform actions that benefit people other than themselves. One example, the Greater Miami chapter of Continental Societies, has served Miami-Dade County for three decades.

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Dan Straily is partnering with the Blechman Foundation to inspire people to make a pledge for every one of his strikeouts in April. Funds raised will help with Parkinson’s disease research.

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Miami Marlins’ Dan Straily helps raise money for Parkinson’s disease research

Each April, the Miami family behind the Blechman Foundation organizes a special event to raise funds for Parkinson’s disease research. They do it with the help of baseball and this year, Miami Marlins starting pitcher Dan Straily.

Joy Behar and Vice President Mike Pence.

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Readers sound off on Joy Behar, Vice President Mike Pence ... and Jesus

Some of the emails were encouraging and inspirational, while others seemed to drip with the poisonous venom of hate, not only about my faith, but also about my age (which, by the way I am very proud of).

Diana Castillo got a big surprise when her longtime boyfriend, Fernando Prego, asked her to marry him at Walk Like MADD/MADD Dash at Tropical Park. Diana’s father, Robert Castillo, had been killed by a drunk driver.

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He was hit by a drunk driver and could barely walk. And now he crossed the finish line.

Bryan Crialles was supported by his mother and fiancée as he crossed the finish line on his own feet at the Walk Like MADD/MADD Dash at Tropical Park. Two years ago, he and his family were hit head-on by a drunk driver, killing his sister.

Steve Harvey hosts the 2016 Neighborhood Awards at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Steve Harvey learned a valuable lesson from his third-grade teacher humiliating him

At the Disney Dreamers Academy at Disney World, hosted by television personality Steve Harvey and Essence Magazine, teens heard from Harvey on the lessons he learned from his third-grade teacher

Alexis Greenberg, right, is just one success story at the Friendship Circle of Miami. Learning new skills and how to make friends helped her become a volunteer with teenage participants in the young adult program. Two teen volunteer friends are Rosie Tiza, left, and Mychal Laracuenti, center.

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Friendship Circle event raises awareness for people with special needs

The Friendship Circle of Miami hosts its annual Walking 4 Friendship 3K Walk and Community Carnival starting with registration at 9 a.m. March 18 at 8700 SW 112th St. The walk is at 10 a.m. and the carnival is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Kitty Oliver, Ph.D., founder of the ‘Race and Change’ historical archive housed at the African American Research Library in Fort Lauderdale.

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Women’s History Month: Telling stories, one life at a time

The 2018 Women’s History Month theme is, “Nevertheless She Persisted: Honoring Women Who Fight All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.” In South Florida, schools and organizations also use the theme in collaboration with their programs.

‘The View’ co-host Joy Behar disappointed columnist Bea L. Hines when she said about Vice President Mike Pence, “It’s one thing to talk to Jesus, it’s another thing when Jesus talks to you. ... That’s called mental illness, if I’m not correct.”

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Joy Behar’s joke about Jesus talking to Pence not funny to those who believe

Joy Behar has the right to believe as she does. So does everyone who believes in Jesus.

Magdali Fernandez, Ramon Beliar, designer Sally Beers, owner and creator Dan Barry and Rosanna Jorge present a pair of new Marc Skid boxer briefs. The colorful creations are made of organic pima cotton grown on family farms in Peru. The waistband is made from recycled water bottles. Each pair sold raises funds for charity.

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New underwear brand seeks to make ‘Marc on World’ by helping charities

Dan Barry, who lives part-time in South Miami, in October launched an e-commerce only underwear brand, comically called Marc Skid. And with each pair purchased, $4 goes toward doing good. Consumers can choose from nine 4-star charities that “feed the world, save the world, and cure the world.”

Young people join together after a school shooting that killed 17 to protest against guns on the steps of the Broward County Federal courthouse on Feb. 17 in Fort Lauderdale.

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Adult lawmakers should learn from the children who survived shooting

Our children are showing us how to get things changed. They are demanding better gun laws and are saying “Never Again.”

Myrna and Sheldon Palley have been collecting glass artwork for more than 40 years. They recently donated it all for everyone to enjoy at Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami.

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Couple, their glass collection celebrated at Lowe Art Museum

Everyone can now enjoy the collection at a reinstallation that celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Myrna and Sheldon Palley Pavilion for Contemporary Glass and Studio Arts. The Lowe has designated 2018 as the Year of Glass.

A community band in Liberty City. In center, saxophonist Melton Mustafa Jr. stands next to his father, trumpeter Melton Mustafa Sr., with students at the Miami-Dade County African Heritage Cultural Arts Center.

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The 21st annual Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival celebrates Miami’s jazz hero

The 21st annual Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival weekend, “Live at the Lyric Theater,” through Sunday will feature musicians including Nestor Torres, Winard Harper, Richie Cole, Ira Sullivan, Jesse Jones Jr., Wendy Pedersen, Jim Gasior and the Melton Mustafa Orchestra.

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