As a kid growing up in Queens, I had dreams of making a difference in the world.

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As befitting of those who feel they can change the world with their daily decisions, only the President ranks ahead of them as the person they say is most capable of making a difference in the world, according to the Intelligence Group.

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The one thing I will always appreciate the most about agricultural education is the value it places on the world and making a positive difference in the lives of others.

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Research suggests that consumers are more likely to support companies that are making a difference in the world, but consumers are growing wary of the motives.

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And I know that many of you here and around the world are making a difference in ways that will never show up on the TV.

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"It genuinely is about making a difference in the world and not about making money, " Mr Blair said of his work.

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