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Iraq War Vet Writes Music To Heal Comrades - But Says He's No 'Hero'

We call them heroes, but there is a sense among many of today's vets, and those who deal with them, that the public often has not embraced war veterans in a manner they can bear. Now, one ex-soldier, after having attempted suicide, is reaching out through his original music and making a difference for warriors who've returned home. Iraq War vet Jason Moon rejects the hero label, but still considers himself a warrior. So he is using his songwriting and musical talents to look back to see who among his comrades remain in trouble.

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After Concussion, Man Becomes Musical Genius

When Derek Amato crashed headfirst into the hard bottom of a pool, he was scared about what he might have done to his brain. But amazingly, the accident brought Amato an unexpected gift: it turned him into a musical savant. Amato now plays the piano like a virtuoso, making up melodies from the patterns of black and white blocks that stream across his brain in endless succession.

Ottawa Bus Passengers Sing for Silenced Driver

Passengers on Ottawa buses were breaking into song Friday to show their support for a silenced singing bus driver. The transit sing-song was organized by passengers who were upset when driver Yves Roy was told earlier this month to stop belting out songs along his route.

President Obama Honors 15 Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipients

Today, President Barack Obama named fifteen recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation's highest civilian honor. The Medal of Freedom is presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. Mr. Obama described the annual awards as one of his favorite duties.

Jon Bon Jovi Opens Charity Restaurant in New Jersey

Jon Bon Jovi opened his Soul Kitchen yesterday, a pay-what-you-want restaurant in Red Bank, NJ with no prices on the menu. The establishment will be serving gourmet style food to any hungry locals who need a good meal and who can pledge volunteer hours in return.

Flash Mob Teaches Shoppers to Tango in the Market

On a blustery day in Darlington market, English video artist Anton Hecht brought a flash mob of one to teach the people there to dance the tango. It was a great day, and we really saw a new side to the people, who were great about getting involved, Hecht told the Good News Network.

Flash Mob of Child Musical Prodigies Wows Crowd in Paris

In a random act of culture, Parisians in the lavish shopping mall Beaugrenelle were treated to young musical prodigies suddenly performing the prelude to Carmen by George Bizet. As crowds gathered, a chorus joined in to finish the performance, singing the famous Toreador.