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Tanning may seem like no big deal, but Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, kills 8,700 Americans every year. Summertime, tropical vacations, and special events are all times when people feel pressure to look tan. It's up to you to step in and raise awareness of the health risks of excessive sun exposure by implementing these trend-setting tactics.

Whether you are helping to protect your own home or someone else's (i.e. an elderly neighbor), make sure to create a clear plan of action in case of a hurricane.

Spanning eight days, the Jewish holiday of Passover commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt (Nickelodeon classic Rugrats does a good retelling of the story). Give your holiday a little more meaningful with these helpful tips.

Becoming a bar or bat mitzvah means you'll be recognized as a Jewish adult (woot, woot) and part of that means living a life full of mitzvah ("good deed" in Hebrew). Your Hebrew school encourages giving back to your community, so here are a few ways to incorporate what you've learned in your bar/bat mitzvah.

An easy and incredibly thoughtful way to commemorate our veterans is to preserve their story in the library of Congress. Simply conduct an interview with a U.S. veteran and send it to the government so that the story can live on forever.