Research Shows You Can Learn to Be Lucky
If you think you're unlucky, you should change your outlook in order to generate more good fortune, according to psychologist Richard Wiseman.
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Support Pours in For Blind Musician Whose Guitar was Stolen
Juan Hernandez, whose guitar was stolen a few weeks ago, has received offers of guitars and cash from people who learned about his plight from a Feb 9 article in the Chicago Tribune.
Elephants Raise Funds for Haiti and Thailand Red Cross
Mingling good-naturedly among camera-toting tourists in Bangkok, three elephants carried around white baskets painted with red crosses soliciting donations for Haiti earthquake victims. The threesome raised 700,000 baht -- more than $21,000 (US).
Help for Storm Battered Sioux Tribe Pours in After Keith Olbermann Plea
Members of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe were overwhelmed by the humanitarian response from viewers of an MSNBC-TV news program after a dangerous snow and ice storm knocked down hundreds of power lines and electricity to thousands of homes for 15 days.
Beggar Brings Happiness to the Lives of Others
A beggar has never been given respect in society, but this one from Bihar has received plaudits and has emerged as a harbinger of hope for his dedication towards social service.
Sailor Recounts Incredible Rescue at Sea
A man whose boat had capsized in 10-20 foot waves off the North Carolina coast in storm conditions, set about swimming in a last ditch effort to save himself. That's when he bumped into one of several life boats that had been dropped upwind via parachute by a Coast Guard helicopter in hopes one might reach the man before divers from a Navy ship arrived.
Mayor Digs Out Senior, After Twitter Snow Appeal for Help
The daughter of a 65-year-old Newark man used Twitter to directly ask Mayor Cory Booker to help shovel her dad's driveway on New Years Eve. Within five minutes Booker messaged her back, writing, "I will do it myself where does he live?"
Haitian Earthquake Rescue by Husband Saves Aid Workers
Gillian, working for a Christian aid group there, was trapped overnight under the rubble of her building before Frank was able to arrive at her side, after mad dash across Haiti to save her.
Haitians Sing and Chant in March of Faith
Hundreds of earthquake survivors marched through the streets of Port-au-Prince today in a spontaneous display of faithfulness.
Haiti Turning Around as Aid Gets Through, Rescues Continue
Day ten since the earthquake in Haiti and while search and rescue teams wind down, those resilient few who refuse to give up hope are rewarded by miraculous stories of survival. Meanwhile, the main port was operational once again and solar radios and cell phone chargers are being distributed by the US, while a market with fresh food was bustling once again.
Hundreds of Amish Strangers Come to Rescue Farmer Whose Barn was Destroyed
Maryland farmer John Helmstetter thought his life was ruined after a fire destroyed his barn and a third of his cattle. But he regained the "American Spirit" when his neighbors and local Amish banded together to help. Hundreds of Amish men worked for three days to raise the building that provided John with his livlihood.
Trapped Violinist Survives Quake by Visualizing Concertos
By talking with God and reviewing every concerto he knew, a blind violinist who was trapped under the support beams of his music school in Haiti was able to stay alive until friends were able to dig him out.
Puerto Rico Sends 'Barge of Hope' to Haiti
Although the barge's official name is the Carribean Pride, Puerto Ricans who've loaded it with 6 million pounds of food and medicine, plus generators and tarps are calling it the "Barge of Hope."
Undertaker Discovers Man Still Alive in Coffin
As the lid of his coffin was about to be sealed, Josef Guzy's grieving widow made one last request for her late husband's necklace. When the undertaker reached into the coffin for the last time, he thought that he detected a faint pulse. On closer inspection, Mr Guzy was still breathing.
Top Social Entrepreneur Moments of Decade
The Social Entrepreneurship blog published its list of the top moments in social entrepreneurship of the decade.
Top Ten Good News Stories of 2009
Despite what may be your immediate impression of 2009, overall it was a pretty good year. Looking back, one can be grateful that the economy has started to turn around, at least for businesses, real estate and the stock market. And, looking ahead it is easy to be hopeful about 2010. With the New Year upon us, this Top 10 list of Good News is just what we need to kick off a new decade.
Orchestra Keeps Kids In Tune and Off the Streets (Video)
1000 at-risk kids from the streets of Miami are given an alternative to drugs and gangs, with free musical training in The American Children's Orchestra for Peace. Like a second family, the orchestra program offers support and friendship along with free musical instruments.
Business Pays His Bills But Charity Rocks His World: Richard Branson
CNN talks to Sir Richard Branson, who manages his philanthropy like one of his businesses. Whether in the realm of disease, global warming, or conflict, his philanthropic foundation Virgin Unites treats risk the same: "Screw it, Let's Do It."
Prostate Cancer Sufferers Offered Hope by Molecule Discovery
People with prostate cancer have been offered new hope after researchers at University of Pennsylvania discovered a molecule that appears to target the tumours. The researchers found that the "monoclonal" antibody seems to act against the disease in both its early and advanced stages.
Brooklyn Mother Regains Sight and Sees Daughter for the First Time
A Brooklyn woman blinded two years ago by a rare disease was thrilled by the Christmas gift of a lifetime - the sight of her two daughters' beaming faces.
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