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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.

April 21 2008
British Town Celebrates a Year without Plastic

Last May, the small town of Modbury, England decided to rid their lives of plastic bags, creating an eco-friendly oasis. Now, other towns are eager to latch on to the cause. Read More

Filed under: General Interest, Green,
April 20 2008
80-Year-Old Harry Lee McGinnis Walks Around the World

For the last 18 years, Harry Lee McGinnis has been walking his way around the entire globe, carrying nothing but a backpack and a walking stick. Read More

Filed under: General Interest, Health and Wellbeing, Heroes, Weird,
April 17 2008
7-Year-Old Acts as Human Shield to Save her Mother

In December, a little girl jumped on her mother's lap to keep her from being shot. She saved her mother's life - and now, against all odds, it looks like she'll make a full recovery. Read More

Filed under: Heroes,
April 16 2008
Russian Inventor Creates Flying Car

If you've ever envied the Jetsons their cool hovercar, you might want to learn more about a Russian inventor's new Aerocar - coming soon to roads and skies near you. Read More

Filed under: General Interest, Science, Weird,
April 16 2008
McDonalds Serves Up Course Credit to Employees

Most people get academic degrees in areas like economics, computer engineering, physics, or art history. But how would you like to get a diploma in the illustrious field of burger-flipping? Read More

Filed under: Business, General Interest,
April 14 2008
London Store Sells ‘Cat Poo’ Coffee for Charity

In London, a unique blend of "cat poo" espresso is selling for £50 a cup, with all proceeds going to charity. Read More

Filed under: General Interest, Non-Profits, Weird,
April 12 2008
Courtroom Jurors Create Donation Fund for Crime Victim

After a woman took advantage of a mentally challenged man, the courtroom jurors made her pay -- but they also reached into their own pockets to lend the victim a hand. Read More

Filed under: General Interest,
April 12 2008
Rescued Dogs Get Their Own Island Paradise

An island just off Victoria’s Sunset Coast in Canada may be known as Rabbit Island – but it’s about to go to the dogs, thanks to a few generous veterinarians. Read More

Filed under: Animals and Pets, General Interest,
April 12 2008
11-Year-Old Saves Classmates in School Bus Crash

Last week, a school bus full of children started rolling down a hill, straight into oncoming traffic. But everything turned out okay - thanks to one brave 11-year-old. Read More

Filed under: Heroes,
April 09 2008
Maasai Warriors Run Marathon to Save Lives

A group of six Maasai warriors have left their African village for the first time to run the London Marathon, hoping to raise enough money to bring clean drinking water to their village. Read More

Filed under: Health and Wellbeing, Heroes, Non-Profits,
April 09 2008
Lotto-Winning Butcher Hands Out Cash and Chickens

When Toronto butcher Jose Lima won more than $14 million in the lottery, he shared the wealth, handing out thousands of dollars - and 50,000 pounds of chicken. Read More

Filed under: Heroes, Weird,
April 05 2008
America’s First Gospel Group: The Fisk Jubilee Singers

A group of former slaves started a singing group to keep their school from shutting down - and more than a century later, America's first all-black hit singing group is still going strong. Read More

Filed under: Arts and Culture, Features, Heroes, History, Non-Profits,
April 01 2008
Soldier Dives onto Live Grenade to Save his Fellow Troops

When a soldier tripped a live grenade, he didn't run for cover: Instead, he dove onto the grenade to save his fellow men. Amazingly, he survived. Read More

Filed under: Heroes,
March 31 2008
Swan Rekindles Romance with Wooden Boat

For the last two years, one couple's on-again, off-again relationship has been making a splash around the world: Petra the swan and her beloved boat. Read More

Filed under: Animals and Pets, General Interest, Weird,
March 31 2008
Man Buys Dinner for his Mugger

When a young man tried to mug a New York City social worker, he got a lesson in kindness -- and a free meal. Read More

Filed under: General Interest, Heroes, Weird,