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Our take on the most inspiring stories in mainstream media, and weekly exclusive interviews and roundups about the people and innovations that are making a positive difference in our society.

March 21 2010
10 of America’s Weirdest Laws

Check out some of the funniest and most bizarre laws still on the books in the United States. Read More

Filed under: Features, General Interest, History, Weird,
March 18 2010
Banana Protein BanLec Could Prevent HIV Infection

A chemical found in bananas could prevent people from getting AIDS, researchers say. Read More

Filed under: Health and Wellbeing, Science,
March 17 2010
Five Eco-Friendly Acts for Spring

From our friends at Divine Caroline, here are five eco-friendly ways to prepare for spring. Read More

Filed under: General Interest, Green,
March 16 2010
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. Here's why. Read More

Filed under: General Interest, Health and Wellbeing,
March 15 2010
Computer Avatars Could Be Key to Self-Improvement

A new study found that lookalike virtual avatars can help people stick to goals. Read More

Filed under: General Interest, Science,
March 15 2010
Help Your Favorite Non-Profit Win $10,000

A new competition from Razoo could help your favorite charity win $10,000. Read More

Filed under: Non-Profits,
March 15 2010
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 across the Atlantic. Read More

Filed under: General Interest, Heroes, Non-Profits,
March 14 2010
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 More

Filed under: Arts and Culture, Features, General Interest,
March 11 2010
Korean War Veteran Builds Schools for his Former Enemies in China and North Korea

After South Korean soldier Kim Chin-kyung escaped from enemy forces, he decided to help them by creating universities in China and North Korea. Read More

Filed under: Arts and Culture, Features, Heroes,
March 10 2010
WASP Female Military Pilots Receive Congressional Gold Medal

During World War II, young women known as WASPs risked their lives to fly planes to help the US military. 65 years later, they're finally getting the recognition they deserve. Read More

Filed under: Heroes, History,
March 09 2010
American Express Members Project Pays You for Volunteer Hours

American Express' new Members Project lets volunteers receive payment in rewards points for their time working with non-profits. Read More

Filed under: Business, General Interest, Non-Profits,
March 08 2010
In the Future, Technology May Let Us Communicate Telepathically

According to Cisco Labs futurist Dave Evans, telepathic technology will allow us to download data directly into our brains within several decades. Read More

Filed under: Business, General Interest, Science, Weird,
March 08 2010
Good News Stories from Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California, is home to many wonderful and inspiring people and stories. Here are just a few of them. Read More

Filed under: Arts and Culture, General Interest, Green, Heroes, Non-Profits,
March 07 2010
Sarah Phillips, 16, Records Amazing Tribute to Raise Money for Cervical Cancer Cure

16-year-old Sarah Phillips recorded Paolo Nutini's "Autumn" on her cell phone in tribute to her mother, Debbie, who died of cervical cancer the next day. Read More

Filed under: Arts and Culture, Features, General Interest, Health and Wellbeing, Non-Profits,
March 04 2010
‘Magic Water’ Can Clean Toilets, But Is Still Drinkable

Electrolyzed water is just ionized salt water - but it has stronger cleaning power than bleach, while remaining clean and drinkable. Read More

Filed under: General Interest, Green, Science,