News & Features Archive
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April 27 2011
Dedicated Student Gets Degree After 19 Years of Part-Time Study
Kathy Vitzthum made a promise to her dying father that she would get her college degree -- even though it would take her 19 years. Read More
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April 26 2011
Five Reasons to Buy a Home Despite Gloomy Headlines
Not sure if homeownership is worthwhile these days? Here are some reasons to consider it. Read More
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April 19 2011
Disabled Child Hermione Sutton Gets Special Invitation to Royal Wedding
Hermione Sutton, a young girl with Prader-Willi Syndrome, received a special invitation to the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. Read More
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April 19 2011
Miss Maine Gives Up Chance at Glory for Sister’s Wedding
Miss Maine, Emily Johnson, gave up a chance at Miss USA when she found out it conflicted with her sister's wedding. Read More
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April 13 2011
Tips for Being on Time
No matter how smart and otherwise skillful they are, thousands of people have huge problems when it comes to keeping track of time. Here are a few of the steps on the path to punctuality. Read More
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April 12 2011
Volunteering: How to Lose the Excuses and Get Started
There are lots of excuses for not volunteering -- but many more reasons to give it a shot. Here's how to get started. Read More
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March 31 2011
Lotto Winner Mike Barth Wins $28.9 Million for Being Nice
Mike Barth didn't make a fuss when someone cut in front of him to buy a lotto ticket -- and now, he's almost $29 million richer as a result. Read More
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March 29 2011
12-Year-Old Genius Jacob Barnett Sets Out to Disprove Einstein
12-year-old Jacob Barnett is a YouTube hit, thanks to a new video demonstrating an impressive new calculation. Read More
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March 08 2011
Child Writes Note to Protect Self and Mother from Drunk Driving
When Latanya Evans drove drunk, her nine-year-old daughter had the courage to alert the authorities, keeping both of them safe from harm. Read More
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February 27 2011
Homeless Man Danny Morales Reunited with Daughter Through Twitter
Thanks to the power of social media, homeless man Daniel Morales has reunited with daughter Sarah Rivera after a decade apart. Read More
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February 25 2011
A Few Amazing Brains: Geniuses with Savant Syndrome
Ever wish you could count cards like Dustin Hoffman's character in Rain Man? Well, he's got nothing on these remarkable real-life savants. Read More
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February 13 2011
Couple Torn Apart By War Reunited Decades Later
This true love story is one of the greatest we've heard. Read More
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January 25 2011
Intellidrive “Talking Car” Technology Can Prevent Collisions and Save Lives
A new technology called Intellidrive can alert drivers to potential accidents in their path. Read More
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January 19 2011
Make the Right Resolutions for Your Wallet This Year!
In this article from ForbesWoman, learn advice on making financial resolutions you can actually stick to. Read More
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January 16 2011
Southwest Pilot Holds Plane So Man Can Visit Dying Grandson
A Southwest Airlines pilot held a flight so Mark Dikinson could say goodbye to his dying grandson. Read More
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