Israeli Man Funds Tennis for Arab Youth, Promotes Co-existence

An Israeli tennis enthusiast noticed in the 1990s that very few Arabs living in Israel had any chance to play his beloved sport. He dreamed that a tennis court could provide a common ground between Jews and Arabs and Christians alike, so in 1998 he started building or supported tennis courts and programs in nine Arab neighborhoods all across Israel.

By Jeanne Goddard

21 September 76 Views

BMW Unveils Electric Car Models

BMW unveiled two plug-in electric cars yesterday both headed for production beginning in 2013 -- the sporty i8 hybrid super-coupe and the i3 urban all-electric car, a small vehicle designed to go about 80 miles between recharges.

By Jeanne Goddard

30 July 65 Views

Cell Phones Boosts Health Care in Bangladesh With 24-hour Help Line

Recent mobile phone initiatives in Bangladesh are allowing patients to reach a health worker for advice at no cost 24 hours a day. They can receive prenatal care reminders and even send complaints about patient care.

By Jeanne Goddard

26 February 76 Views

Woman Quits Real Estate Business to Help Heroes Afford New Homes

After the terrorist attacks of 9/11, Ruth Johnson found a way to use her extensive real estate experience to give back to those who serve unselfishly in our communities -- not only veterans, but firefighters, police officers, teachers and healthcare workers. For the Homes for Heroes program, she recruited real estate agents, lenders, insurers and home inspectors to provide significant discounts and rebates to our nation's heroes.

By Jeanne Goddard

02 September 72 Views

Ex-Pharmacy Guys Make Medicine Available No Matter Your Finances

Imagine the frustration you'd feel if you were diagnosed with a serious illness requiring a lot of treatment and even though you were covered by insurance, the co-pay costs involved for expensive medications meant you had no money for rent or electricity. Jeff Spafford, who ran a pharmacy in Orlando, Florida, knew that hundreds of people were in such financial straits, so he co-founded The Assistance Fund with the goal of opening up access to medicine for all.

By Jeanne Goddard

10 February 73 Views

Disabled Man Gives Free Wheelchairs, New Lives to Rural Mexicans

According to Richard St. Denis, an estimated 75,000 wheelchairs are thrown away in the U.S. every year. The award-winning wheelchair athlete started the World Access Project to provide life-changing mobility to people with disabilities in rural Mexico.

By Jeanne Goddard

29 April 62 Views

A-Student Drop-out, Wins World Series of Poker and $8.5 Million

Greg Merson, an A student who dropped out of the University of Maryland and beat a drug addiction has also now beaten the table to win the World Series of Poker, outlasting eight other players to win $8.5 million.

By Jeanne Goddard

31 October 65 Views

One-Armed High School Basketball Phenom, Landus Anderson, Soars

High school basketball player Landus Anderson is one of the top players in the state of Florida averaging an impressive 19 points-per-game. And he does it with the use of only one arm. His parents have seen that determination show up in all areas of his life. (w/ Video)

By Jeanne Goddard

09 March 70 Views

Power of Hypnosis Can Change Lives

Struggling with depression for as long as she can remember, Nadeen Manuel finally found the key to become free from her life-long depression: hypnosis. Now a therapist, Nadeed helps others overcome addiction and depression with her hypnosis techniques.

By Jeanne Goddard

18 March 68 Views

2.5 Million Young Americans Have New Health Insurance Coverage

About 2.5 million young people have received health insurance coverage as a result of health care reform measures that President Barack Obama signed into law last year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Wednesday.

By Jeanne Goddard

16 December 67 Views

Rate on 30-year Mortgage Falls to Lowest on Record

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage has fallen to its lowest level on record, dating back to 1971. The rate on the most popular mortgage dipped to 4.15 percent from 4.32 percent a week ago.

By Jeanne Goddard

20 August 66 Views

'Chimpanzee' Film a True Story of Orphaned Chimp Adopted by 'Uncle'

Animal activist Jane Goodall collaborated with Disney on the new movie Chimpanzee. The film tells the story of an adorable chimp named Oscar who is left orphaned after his mother is killed. Filmed in the wild over a four-year period, documentary cameras were poised waiting for something to happen among a large family of chimps. Something amazing did happen.

By Jeanne Goddard

21 April 87 Views

'Chimpanzee' Film a True Story of Orphaned Chimp Adopted by 'Uncle'

Animal activist Jane Goodall collaborated with Disney on the new movie Chimpanzee. The film tells the story of an adorable chimp named Oscar who is left orphaned after his mother is killed. Filmed in the wild over a four-year period, documentary cameras were poised waiting for something to happen among a large family of chimps. Something amazing did happen.

By Jeanne Goddard

21 April 88 Views

Girl Scouts Celebrate 100 Years of Blazing Trails

The Girl Scouts founded 100 years ago today in Savannah, Ga., now count 3.2 million members. Generations of girls grew up in those green uniforms, making memories with cookies, crafts and campfires.

By Jeanne Goddard

12 March 66 Views

1,000 Reasons to Live: How a Depression Survivor's Instagram Inspires Others

Whether it's a cup of tea or the sun in the trees: there's beauty all around us and Sahar Aker has been fighting depression by choosing to see it.

By Jeanne Goddard

16 August 70 Views