Top Ten Stories of 2006: 4) More Countries, Women, Voting
4) Nepal Celebrates Renewed Peace as More Countries, Women Vote Worldwide • Nepal was transformed in 2006 by a series of dramatic events that propelled the country to the brink of peace after ten...
View ArticleTop Ten Stories of 2006: 5) Bono Helps Provide Free AIDS Drugs to Africa
5) Bono Joins Kenya and India Providing Money for Free AIDS Drugs, Saving Thousands • Hollywood and corporate stars added their heft to efforts funneling money into AIDS programs. Academy...
View ArticleTop Ten Stories of 2006: 6) Natural Cures Effective Against Cancer, ADHD
6) Natural Cures and Healthy Living Effective Against Cancer, Parkinson's and Behavioral Disorders • Omega-3 Fish Oil has proven to be a better ADHD Treatment than stimulant drugs like Ritalin...
View ArticleTop Ten Stories of 2006: 7) Internet Videos Spread Inspiration and Hugs
7) Boom in Internet Video Spreads Love, Inspiration and Hugs to Millions • Utilizing YouTube and MySpace, citizens are uploading inspiring videos bringing tears to the eyes of millions whom they've...
View ArticleTop Ten Stories of 2006: 8) Wars On the Wane Worldwide
8) Wars On the Wane Worldwide as Reconciliation Unites Divisions • The world has become dramatically more peaceful since 1992, according to the Human Security Report. The number of wars, coup d'etats,...
View ArticleTop Ten Stories of 2006: 9) Corporations Lead the Green Movement
Corporations are leading a Green Movement toward more recycling, environmentally friendly cars, and sustainable industry. Read 15 examples of socially responsible companies and the innovations that are...
View ArticleTop Ten Stories of 2006: 10) US Elections Yield Calls for Civility, Honesty
10) Pelosi Seeks to Heal Rifts as First Female US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, 66, will become the first female House leader and the highest-ranking woman in U.S. political history -- second in line...
View ArticleTop Ten Good News Stories of 2007!
Looking back and choosing the top good news stories of the year was a happy exercise and I've concluded that 2007 was a good year! Here is my annual countdown of the Top Ten Good News: 10) U.S. Cancer...
View ArticleTop Ten Good News Stories of 2008!
Despite what may be your immediate impression of 2008, overall it was a pretty good year. Looking back, one can be grateful that gas prices kept falling -- just when people needed it the most. And,...
View ArticleTop Ten Good News Stories of 2009
Despite what may be your immediate impression of 2009, overall it was a great year. Looking back, one can be grateful that the economy has begun to turn around, at least for businesses, real estate and...
View ArticleCancer and Christmas Both Begin with C
We can even use holidays to enrich the soul and strengthen it for harder times, so that when those times come, as they will and they must, you can "make good of this."My good friend Wally Bock wrote an...
View ArticleShoe Stores in Downturn Deliver Real Life Upside
Inspired by compassionate college basketball coaches and retail sales struggles, companies are donating millions of pairs of shoes to help children in impoverished countries. After food, clean water...
View ArticleA Peace Walk and Roll In The Name of Freedom
We are a non-profit in San Francisco, Ca. I have been in the work of Human Rights, Disabled Rights, ADA Law since 1962. My journey started as a survivor of extremes of violence, abuse, torture, buried...
View ArticleDelivering Flowers for Old People in Nursing Home
Today a kind act touched two people’s lives at an elderly home. My wife made two really special floral bouquets and we jumped in the car and drove them down to the home.The local paper often has this...
View ArticleTeaaching Kids to Ride Bikes
Today was an interesting day. The phone had rang last night and told me where to go. The program was teaching disabled children how to ride bicycles. A local public school was holding the camp on their...
View ArticleHelping When You Don't Know How
I had no idea what to expect. A pastor had called me and asked if I could visit a man who was in the hospital. He completely broke down and was threatening to shoot his entire family. I didn’t know...
View ArticleIt was Difficult Mentoring Gus But I'm Glad I Did
Was I ever glad to get home. The day was spent walking dogs outside during a Wisconsin ice and sleet storm. My clothes were soaked and a hot shower sounded good. Gus, the 12-year old boy I was...
View ArticleShoe Stores in Downturn Deliver Real Life Upside
Inspired by compassionate college basketball coaches and retail sales struggles, companies are donating millions of pairs of shoes to help children in impoverished countries. After food, clean water...
View ArticleDelivering Flowers for Old People in Nursing Home
Today a kind act touched two people’s lives at an elderly home. My wife made two really special floral bouquets and we jumped in the car and drove them down to the home.The local paper often has this...
View ArticleTeaaching Kids to Ride Bikes
Today was an interesting day. The phone had rang last night and told me where to go. The program was teaching disabled children how to ride bicycles. A local public school was holding the camp on their...
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