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Retirement at age 85 instead of 65?

I overheard the other day while I was walking past the posionvision, that some millionaire was endorsing raising the retirement age to 85 instead of 65, and wow my jaw dropped. I already think that being trapped in a job for 40+ years is long enough to ask of a human, and to want to take another 20 years of what is suppose to

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The Avengers movie was so epic, here is our tribue.

Not knowing what to expect from a Super Hero movie (Let’s be honest their are only a few good ones) the HANDS Team piled into the car to check out the new Avengers movie. Discussing on the way to the theater how we hoped they did the avengers justice, and let us tell you we were blown away. Tony Stark aka Ironman (Robert Downey Jr)

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Am I Crazy?

I always hear people say that “Talking to yourself is the first sign of a crazy person.” Have you ever heard that saying before? Im sure you have, and to me it really doesn’t make too much sense. Personally I think that everyone talks to their self through out the day more then anyone else, and I don’t think it makes you crazy. I

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Run For The Paws 5k For Charity

As the HANDS Team continues to grow, and our supporters multiply, the organization continues to set up new events and fun ways to help those in need. With the spring coming up and the weather breaking, the HANDS Team thought it would be suitable to host a 5k Run for The Paws in order to help animals in need. With thousands of needy animals

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How the Unity Bands Were Born

Many of the Hands Team supporters wonder where the Unity Bands originated from and are shocked when we tell them the roots. For everyone who does not know the idea behind the Unity Band, I dedicate this blog to you. The parachute cord bracelet, also known as a paracord bracelet or a 550 cord bracelet is a survival band used in the military by

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Mogadore High School Sends Care Packages Over Seas

The Hands Team was invited to Mogadore High School in order to raise money and awareness with our Unity Bands. Raising over $800 in 3 days for care packages to send over seas to our troops, the students at Mogadore were ready to support our soldiers. What an amazing and tight knit school. From the moment we walked into the doors we were welcome

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Diana Cooper Thank You Letter

This is a very touching letter that was wrote to us by a Unity Band supporter. With her family having a son/brother that has been deployed over seas, she knows all the hardships that are faced in a military family. Please read the letter to show support to our soldiers over seas and to recognize those families who sacrifice everyday: Hey everyone, I just

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USO Thank You Letter

With all of the support we have gained and donations we have received in the fall of 2011, we were able to send care packages to an entire unit. Soon after we sent the care packages the HANDS Team received this letter from the USO. We are very pleased to see that our organization is receiving attention and gratitude for all the positivity that

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Build Up Cleveland

After reading a blog on how Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson wants to build up the city of Cleavland, I am all for it. With the water front right next to the Cleveland Browns stadium there is a lot of potential for a shopping/nightlife and hotel area. With the city of Cleveland steadily in a decline, I think this could be a project that would

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