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Thrilled to be honoured by the ISM and to be joining such an eminent list of members who have received the Distinguished Musician Award.

Three years ago we received 7 million applications. This year, we project 13 million applications. Next year, 15 million.

Throughout the initiative's three-year history, we've received stories of more than 10,000 everyday heroes nationwide. Each person is an inspiring and compelling individual who in his or her unique way has dramatically improved a person's life or brought change to a community. We applaud everyone's efforts, and we encourage people to nominate their own hero in the coming week.

Much like the conservationists who previously have received the Audubon Medal, including Stewart Udall, Rachel Carson and Ted Turner, I realize that this recognition cannot be a cause to rest, but a spur to continue our work.

For instance, 'The Sixth Sense' had mediocre to bad reviews. Slowly, the audience pushed it and it received critical attention.

The positive energy I received from the crowd was awesome. I felt like I basically knew half of the people in the gallery.

The people who fear humor - and there are many -are suspicious of its power to present things in unexpected lights to question received opinions and to suggest unforeseen possibilities

The people who don't take any action at all could actually find themselves just covered by Medicare or Medicaid ... so it's real important that they look at the information they received in the mail.

We applaud Senators Ensign and Byrd for winning this resounding victory for horses. Senate offices received thousands of calls from constituents who love horses, and we thank lawmakers for acting decisively to end the slaughter of these American icons and trusted companions. The identical language from the House and Senate should put this issue to rest and save tens of thousands of horses from a grim and painful end.

We have received the official response: The Ukrainian side has rejected our offer.