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Five More Amazing Instrumental Guitar Performances
We missed some great artists in our previous round-up of acoustic guitar instrumentals - here are even more to enjoy. Read Full Story
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Five Eco-Friendly Acts for Spring
From our friends at Divine Caroline, here are five eco-friendly ways to prepare for ... Read More
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Why a Vacation Will Make You Happier than a New Car
Studies say spending money on experiences will make you happier than spending it on possessions. ... Read More
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Computer Avatars Could Be Key to Self-Improvement
A new study found that lookalike virtual avatars can help people stick to ... Read More
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Help Your Favorite Non-Profit Win $10,000
A new competition from Razoo could help your favorite charity win ... Read More
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Katie Spotz Completes Youngest Solo Journey in Rowboat Across Atlantic Ocean
Katie Spotz, 22, who we wrote about previously, has become the world's youngest person to row ... Read More
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Diego Stocco - How to Make Music from a Bonsai
The man who made music from a tree now uses a Bonsai as an ... Watch Video
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An Animated History of Emily Dickinson
This wonderful short animated film tells the story of poet Emily Dickinson in a thoroughly modern ... Watch Video
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Hoop Dreams: Psychedelic Dance Montage
This homemade video to "Hoop Dreams" by Teengirl Fantasy blends disco, Bollywood, and other dance ... Watch Video
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Dancing On the Moon - Vintage 1930s Animation
This charming animated film of animals dancing on the moon was created in ... Watch Video
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Mind-blowing Stop Motion: Wolf Chasing Pig
This phenomenal Japanese stop-motion film was created from thousands of still ... Watch Video
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Abandoned Lemur Gets Adopted by Zookeeper
After being abandoned by his mother, this little lemur was adopted by one of his zookeepers. See ... Watch Video
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Flying a Homemade Hovercraft
A man from New Zealand has built his own Hovercraft, using recycled materials from around his ... Watch Video
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A Remarkable Essay About Roger Ebert’s Battle with Cancer
An incredible profile from Esquire Magazine about film critic Roger Ebert, who has not been able to speak or eat for four years because of throat cancer. Read Full Article on the Website
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Beautiful Bird Photos
Check out these breathtaking images of birds from the BBC. Read Full Article on the BBC News Website
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“Rainbow of Giants”, by Mike Adamick
We loved this wonderful true story about a dad explaining the universe to his young daughter. Read Full Article on the Cry It Out: Memoirs of a Stay-at-Home Dad Website
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Seeing Good
A wonderful blog about the bright side of life. Read Full Article on the Seeing Good Website
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Frank McCourt’s Greatest Lesson Plan
A wonderful excerpt from the late writer Frank McCourt's memoir, Teacher Man, about giving his students the opportunity to write excuse notes for some of history's most famous figures. Read Full Article on the Reader's Digest Website
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Adorable Photo Slideshow of a Newborn Panda
An amazing photo series of a baby panda's first few weeks of life. Read Full Article on the Website
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An Astonishing Nature Photography Gallery
These landscape images from photographer Filip Kulisev are some of the most stunning we've ever seen. Read Full Article on the Amazing Planet Website
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The 12 Greenest Cars of the Year
Looking to upgrade to a more eco vehicle? Check out this rundown of the 12 greenest cars of 2009. Read Full Article on the EcoSalon Website
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The 3six5: A Round-the-World Diary Worth Reading
A collaborative blog called The 3six5 features an entry from a new person each ... Read More
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An Enthralling Book About Race, Science, and the Cells that Changed History
Rebecca Skloot's new book, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, is a fascinating true story of the ... Read More
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Axe Cop: A Superhero Comic Written By a Five-Year-Old
Artist Ethan Nicolle collaborates with his five-year-old brother Malachai to create the bizarre and ... Read More
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Eleven Tips for Boosting Your Sense of Quiet Focus - Gretchen Rubin
From Gretchen Rubin of The Happiness Project, here are some great tips for improving your internal focus. Read More
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Ten Myths About Happiness - Gretchen Rubin
Gretchen Rubin of The Happiness Project explores 10 common myths about happiness. Read More
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Happiness and the Visits of a Gazelle - Gretchen Rubin
From Gretchen Rubin of The Happiness Project, here's a beautiful essay on appreciating the good in life. Read More
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