Words Engraved on a Bronze Hand May Rewrite History for a Small but Special People
The Hand of Irulegi is a bronze good luck amulet that seems to be carved with words in the language that predates modern Basque.
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One in Five Successful Couples have 'Nothing in Common' - Showing Opposites DO Attract
Between 25 and 50% of couples have no similarities in looks, hobbies, and music tastes, but half said this makes the relationship work.
Submit Your Kindness Pictures to this World Photo Contest for the Chance to Win Some Cash
If you've got a knack for capturing kindness in your camera lens, then you can now submit them for a prize in this photography contest.
Give A Fudge! Nominate an Inspirational Friend to Receive Free Gourmet Fudge for WS's 15th Anniversary
Do you know someone in the United States who is always looking on the bright side, cheering others when they need it most? In honor of the Good News Network's 15th anniversary, we will send a free gift box of gourmet fudge to five positive people nominated by WS fans to be honorary Good News Ambassadors, for their consistent efforts to inspire others.
Color-bombs Fill India's Beautiful Holi Festival of Spring
The major Holi festival of India was celebrated last week -- a riot of color and and gaiety marking the coming of Spring, the season of hope and joy. Family and strangers rush with excitement down every street corner pouring colored powders on passers by.
Legacy Pole Honors 20th Anniversary of Haida Nation's Agreement With Canada
For the first time in 130 years, a new pole will be erected in the Gwaii Haanas area, detailing the history of the region and commemorating two landmark agreements that led to the creation of the Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and the Haida Heritage Site.
Millennium Trees
Last month, some of the internally displaced people from the conflicts in South Ossetia and Abkhazia planted 1,000 trees with the support of the Red Cross of Georgia.
Ex-President George H.W. Bush Sends Obama Regards
Former President George H.W. Bush and his wife, Barbara, congratulated President Barack Obama on Inauguration day in a statement saying in part, Our best wishes and prayers on this historic day.
NYC Hero of 9/11 to be Honored by Federal Award in his Name
The World Trade Center hero who saved thousands of lives on 9/11 will now be remembered each year by the federal government, with the creation of the Rick Rescorla National Award for Resilience that will be given to civilians who respond extraordinarily to disasters. If you haven't heard of Rick's heroics, which were memorialized by documentary films and even an opera, he was Vice President of Security for Morgan Stanley, on September 11, 2001, when he personally led a massive evacuation of that company's 2,700 employees.
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