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.

• January 13 2012

  Robert Hillary King of Angola 3: Surving 29 Years in Solitary Confinement

  Robert Hillary King shares his inspiring tips for surviving 29 years in solitary confinement. Read More

  
  Filed under: Health and Wellbeing, History,
• January 10 2012

  Twelve Small Changes with a Big Impact

  Ditch the too-big resolutions in favor of small changes that can make a real difference. Read More

  
  Filed under: Health and Wellbeing,
• January 03 2012

  To Stick to New Year’s Resolutions, Have Someone Else Make Them

  The best way to stick to resolutions may be to ask someone else to make them for you. Read More

  
  Filed under: General Interest, Health and Wellbeing,
• January 01 2012

  Dog Tale Has Hollywood Ending

  A dog lost in Colorado turns up in a faraway place: Tennessee. Read More

  
  Filed under: Animals and Pets,
• January 01 2012

  Dog Saves Elderly Owners From Winter Storm

  A 7-year-old German Shepherd/wolf mix named Shana is quite a canine hero in Alden, N.Y., as the story spreads of her efforts to save her owners during an October surprise storm. Read More

  
  Filed under: Animals and Pets,
• December 21 2011

  Mother Saves 44 Years Worth of Ornaments for Son She Gave Away

  Ann Padmos, who gave up her son Jeff Quibell for adoption, saved ornaments for him for 44 years until they were reunited. Read More

  
  Filed under: General Interest,
• December 13 2011

  The Top 20 Feel-Good Holiday Movies

  Settle on the couch with some popcorn and these classic holiday films. Read More

  
  Filed under: Arts and Culture,
• December 07 2011

  Extinct Wooly Mammoth Could Walk the Earth Again within 5 Years

  Scientists say that they have the capacity to clone a wooly mammoth within a five-year period. Read More

  
  Filed under: Science,
• December 02 2011

  5 Former Slaves Who Are Changing the World

  Former slaves such as Somaly Mam, Simon Deng, and Iqbal Masih have stood up and fought for human rights. Read More

  
  Filed under: Heroes, History, Non-Profits,
• November 27 2011

  Lobsterman Jim Henry Learns to Read at 91, Writes Book at 98

  Jim Henry, an illiterate lobsterman, taught himself to read and write at age 91. Read More

  
  Filed under: Arts and Culture, Heroes,
• November 22 2011

  Everyone On Earth Is 4.74 Degrees Apart

  According to a new Facebook study, just 4.74 degrees separate any person from another. Read More

  
  Filed under: Science,
• November 16 2011

  Dog Travels 70 Miles to Find His Marine Best Friend

  When Maj. Brian Dennis' Marine unit relocated, he was sure he'd never see Nubs, the stray dog he loved, again. But Nubs had other plans. Read More

  
  Filed under: Animals and Pets, General Interest, Weird,
• November 11 2011

  Booked Solid? Ten Ways to Find More Time

  Here are some tips for finding more time for yourself. Read More

  
  Filed under: Health and Wellbeing,
• November 07 2011

  5 Tips for Beating the Daylight Savings Blues

  Daylight savings time adjustments can induce depression in people suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder. Here are some tips for beating the blues. Read More

  
  Filed under: Health and Wellbeing,
• November 02 2011

  Volunteer Guards Bridge to Save Lives

  Since Chen Si began patrolling the Nanjing Bridge four years ago, he has saved 144 lives. Read More

  
  Filed under: General Interest, Heroes,

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