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Guatemalan National Police Archive Goes Online

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The Guatemalan government human rights ombudsman invited the Benetech Human Rights Data Analysis Group (HRDAG) to analyze the contents of the estimated 80 million documents in the Guatemalan National Police Historical Archive or the Archivo Histórico de la Policía Nacional (AHPN).

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Want to stay healthier and fulfilled later in life? Try volunteering

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170 billion each year, according to AmeriCorps, the federal agency focused on national and community service. An American pastime Our findings are backed by science, but they also have roots in American history. Halvorsen is an associate professor of social work at Washington University in St. Read the original article.

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Korean Air replaced its iconic logo for the first time in 40 years

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Korean Airs new look is meant to differentiate this upcoming phase of its 55-year history as it becomes an increasingly global brand. We felt that the ribbon in the tradition carried great symbolism: its universally recognized for its elegance while being resonant in Korea. It represents abundance, prosperity, and joy.

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Afraid of the Office? Top 3 Keys To Make Your Association a Kick-ass Place to Work According to History

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But first, a brief history of “the office” as a concept. University of Technology Research Fellow, Augustin Chevez and Senior Lecturer, DJ Huppatz note one early example of the office in classical art: Botticelli’s “Saint Augustine in His Study,” painted all the way back in 1480. Local businesses became national.

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Two famous athletes battled over the number 8. A font helped them call a truce

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8 car, he said the number was very special to me and to JR nation. Theres a lot of history with the No. 8 jersey at the University of Louisville, which the school retired , as well as for the Ravens since being drafted by the team in 2018. (@DaleJr) April 4, 2025 Earnhardt and his team have raced before as No.

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Blackbaud Headed to SXSWi 2011

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With more than eight years of experience in the nonprofit arena, he has worked with a diverse group of organizations including LIVESTRONG, United Methodist Church, American Heart Association, Family Life, Darkness to Light, University of Richmond, Big Brother Big Sisters, ChildFund Int’l, and more. Follow Frank on Twitter. You coming?

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More than just fans: How women are reshaping baseball on and off the field

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Kim Ng made history in 2020 when she became the first woman general manager of an MLB team, the Miami Marlins. In 1974, the National Organization for Women filed a lawsuit against Little League Baseball because the leagues charter excluded girls from playing. The number of women working professionally in baseball has also grown.