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LONG HILL TWP. - Students from Soo Bahk Do Karate of Gillette competed in a first of its kind virtual national martial arts competition on Saturday, Nov. 7. This competition was part of the 75th anniversary celebration of Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan, an international organization with schools on five continents. Some of the students competed live and others sent videos in advance of the event. The competition was judged by master-level certified instructors across the United States. "It was an ama...

On a perfect evening for sailing; the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club RPAYC Womens Twilight race welcomed a very special guest, Lisa Blair, who joined the racing fleet and then spoke afterwards on her Antarctic record and signed copies of her new book Facing Fear. Lisa is the first woman to sail solo around Antarctica. Seventy-two days into her circumnavigation, when Lisa was more than 1000 nautical miles from land, the mast of Climate Action Now came crashing down in a ferocious storm. In freez...

Disabilities, it doesnt mean they cant do what we can do. im the head instructor at breaking barriers martial arts. breaking barriers teaches children with all types of abilities. so we have down syndrome, muscular dystrophy, autism, adhd. its just really fun to see them coming out of their shells and really being comfortable in who they are, knowing that being different is okay. i have two younger brothers, and her both diagnosed with autism at a young age. it was really hard to tind something ...

Families like their own break through those barriers. >> just get warmed up. everyone start bouncing. even though they have disabilities doesnt mean they cant do what we can do. im katarina, and im the head instructor at breaking barriers martial arts. breaking barriers teaches children with all types of disabilities. we have down syndrome, muscular dystrophy, autism, adhd. its fun to see them coming out of their shells and knowing that being different is okay. i have two younger brothers, david...

Know but will wintry weather impact your travel plans? thats next. >> first, for kids with disabilities, it can be really hard to find a sport or any kind of super physical activity that fits their unique needs. but one family in florida has formed a nonprofit to help other families like their own break through those barriers. this is a great story. its this weeks impact your world. take a look. >> bouncing. >> even though they have disabilities doesnt mean that they cant do what we can do. im t...