World's Friendliest Countries For Americans
Canada, Germany and Australia are topping the list of friendliest countries toward Americans who move abroad, says a new study
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A Mother's Reason To Run: Her Meth Addict Daughter (Video)
One woman is running in marathons around the world to raise awareness for drug treatment after her troubled daughter had become a homeless, methamphetamine addict. Her efforts has raised a quarter of a million dollars so far.
HIV Diagnosis Inspires Life of Service
Thanks to the Catholic Relief charity and their wealth of HIV services, along with the U.S. government initiative that distributes antiretroviral treatment for millions of people living with HIV, a Tanzanian woman living with HIV is re-energized and inspired to serve others with the disease.
Iraqi Soldiers Send Aid to California Fire Victims
A group of Iraqi soldiers stepped up to help California residents victimized by recent wildfires raging throughout the state. "We want to send a message to the American president and the American people," Abbas said. "We feel that we are a family."
Thousands Pick Free Vegetables on Colo. Farm (UPDATED w/ Video)
Joe Miller, a Colorado farmer wondered if there were any way he could save his leftover potatos and onions from going to waste in the fields. He decided to open his fields to the public on Saturday and thought he might see 5,000 people show up, but 40,000 arrived for the gleaning.
Toys For Tots Literacy Program Turns Dollars Into Books
While known for giving toys to under-privileged children during the holidays, the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is teaming up with The UPS Store and Mail Boxes Etc. locations nationwide to provide books to needy children this holiday season through the Toys for Tots Literacy Program.
Bicycle Recyclers Empower NYC Youth, Lighten Landfills
Recycle-a-Bike was founded in 1999 with a straightforward mandate: Repair abused, remaindered, broken, or worn bikes and funnel them back to consumers. But the organization's youth programs have become a big draw for students who want the mechanics training.
A Different Kind Of Healing for Vets (Video)
Two wounded veterans of the Iraq War started a weekly dinner five years ago for fellow veterans who lost limbs in the war. Each Friday there is healing and camaraderie.
Bloggers Create Fundraising Tool For Runners to Help Rebuild School In Darfur
Bloggers are combining physical fitness with the desire to help others in a new internet tool called Train for Humanity. Their initial pilot project focuses on raising $50,000 to help rebuild a school in Darfur.
Signs That, Amid Tough Times, Americans Will Keep Giving
Even while Americans are reeling from bad economic news, most donors plan to give to charity, with 51 percent planning to donate via the Internet during November or December, according to a new survey.
Giant Buddha Statue Unearthed in Afghanistan
Archaeologists in Afghanistan said they discovered a giant Buddha statue measuring 62 feet tall and features the Buddha in a sleeping position.
This Sunday Join a Worldwide Intention Experiment for Peace
Join possibly the largest experiment ever designed to test the power of group intention to lower violence and bring peace in conflict areas around the world. This Sunday, September 14, you can participate with hundreds of thousands of people for ten minutes sending an intention for peace under highly controlled scientific conditions.
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