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.

• August 11 2009

  Young Woman Goes from NYC Model to Adoptive Mother of Three within a Year

  Two years ago, Jessica Hanna was a model and hairdresser in New York City. Now, thanks to a strange set of circumstances, she's the proud mother of four children—one biological, and three adopted. Read More

  
  Filed under: General Interest, Heroes,
• August 10 2009

  Yosemite Bob: The Plugged-In Park Ranger

  Meet Yosemite Bob, a Yosemite park ranger who shares his love of nature through Twitter and other modern technology. Read More

  
  Filed under: Arts and Culture, General Interest,
• August 09 2009

  Taxi Driver Lets Passengers Pick Their Own Prices

  A Vermont man struck upon a bright idea by offering a "pay what you want" taxi service. Since launching the service, he's always been rewarded with a good fare. Read More

  
  Filed under: Business, General Interest,
• August 06 2009

  India Creates Etiquette School for Naughty Monkeys

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  Filed under: Animals and Pets, General Interest, Weird,
• August 05 2009

  Soldier’s Son Fulfills Family Promise Made at Iwo Jima

  64 years ago, an American soldier made a promise to his Japanese hostage to keep his family photographs safe, and return them to his family one day if possible. The soldier never managed to locate the family—but decades later, his son finally fulfilled the promise. Read More

  
  Filed under: Features, General Interest, Heroes, History,
• August 04 2009

  Sconestone Launches Round-the-World Kindness Movement

  Warren MacLeod carved the "Sconestone" out of an African soapstone—and now he's sent it off on a global mission of kindness. Read More

  
  Filed under: Arts and Culture, General Interest, Weird,
• August 03 2009

  Homeless Men Build Ship to Sail Around the World

  In memory of the priest who helped them realize their potential, a group of homeless men in Poland are building a ship that they plan to sail around the world. Read More

  
  Filed under: General Interest, Heroes,
• August 02 2009

  Blind Dog Has His Own Seeing Eye Dog

  Bonnie and Clyde are a bonded pair of Border Collies—but, in a one-of-a-kind twist, Bonnie serves as a seeing eye dog for Clyde, who is completely blind. Read More

  
  Filed under: Animals and Pets, General Interest, Health and Wellbeing,
• July 30 2009

  Couple Reunite After Discovering an Old Love Letter

  A British man and a Spanish woman rediscovered their romance and tied the knot, after a lost love letter had kept them apart for more than 10 years. Read More

  
  Filed under: General Interest,
• July 29 2009

  Buying Secondhand Can Be Healthier for Baby

  As it turns out, buying secondhand isn’t just practical—it’s better for our babies, too. A new report states that secondhand items emit fewer fumes that could be dangerous to an infant's health. Read More

  
  Filed under: General Interest, Green, Health and Wellbeing, Science,
• July 28 2009

  Oliver Percovich Unites Afghani Kids Through Non-profit Skateistan

  Typically, males and females are strictly segregated from mixing together in Afghani culture. But thanks to Australian Oliver Percovich, Kabul children from all backgrounds are creating a common bond—on wheels. Read More

  
  Filed under: Arts and Culture, General Interest, Heroes, Non-Profits,
• July 27 2009

  Negative Thinking Can Make You Happier

  We always hear that it's a good thing to reflect on the positive in your life. But according to a new paper, it can bring even more satisfaction to think about what makes you happy, and then pretend that it never happened at all. Read More

  
  Filed under: General Interest, Health and Wellbeing, Science,
• July 26 2009

  New “Great Wall” of Sand Could Protect Two Billion People

  The "desertification" of the Sahara plains has the potential to displace more than two billion people in the years to come. But one architect has a plan to stop it: building a giant wall of sand. Read More

  
  Filed under: General Interest, Green,
• July 22 2009

  New Airline Pet Airways Offers Safe and Comfortable Flights for Pets

  We all know that our pets aren't baggage, but unfortunately, they're treated as such by most airlines. Many animals are injured or become agitated in flight—but the new airline Pet Airways offers a safe and comfortable alternative for pets that must be flown. Read More

  
  Filed under: Animals and Pets, Business, General Interest,
• July 22 2009

  Computer Company Opens the Door to Autistic Employees

  Despite their high intelligence and work ethic, many high-functioning adults with autism are unable to find jobs because of poor social skills. But one European computer company is paving the way for acceptance—and hopefully, others will follow suit. Read More

  
  Filed under: Business, General Interest,

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