USA Removing Eagle from Endangered Species List After nearly four decades on the endangered species list, bald eagles are soaring once again, their population climbing from a dismal count of just 417 nesting pairs in the continental United States in 1963 to more than 7,000 today. With an additional bounty of tens of thousands of […]
The first video game designed to teach children about global hunger has surpassed all expectations in the gaming world by reaching more than one million players in 40 countries.
Sudan and Chad Agree to Peace Plan
The Smithsonian published a feature article in 2005 called Back From the Brink that asserted: "Not every endangered species is doomed. Thanks to tough laws, dedicated researchers, and plenty of money and effort, success stories abound." The Hawaiian green sea turtle is one such success featured in the magazine, along with the bald eagle, palila songbird, […]
Dec. 5, 2005 — We need to be reminded again and again that mainstream Muslims are not like their fanatical brothers in terror. In Britain, families traveled to London to be counted as the peaceful majority of Islam, able to stand against terrorism yet speak out in the face of unfairness. Let's collect here on the […]
This is an inspiring letter I received from Michael in Canada. He calls it his small-world story. It should remind you that striking up conversation with people whom you don't know is usually quite worthwhile, even though it takes some courage. A recent study shows how being extroverted can make you happy. Talking to strangers […]
American College Students Choosing to teach Inner City Kids
Augusta, Georgia swim coaches were honored for returning their trophy after pointing out a scoring error that cost their team the championship. The two men were called champions of integrity, honesty and sportsmanship, amidst a standing ovation.
Thousands of Americans wrote to a small, but forward-thinking company to say ‘thanks' for inventing an arthritis treatment that works often when nothing else would: A treatment that is actually healthy for the body, unlike some pharmaceutical drugs with side effects like Vioxx (which was pulled from the market after studies found an increased risk […]
A very human adult emotion when experienced by a three-year-old girl can be surprising for the child, but lovely for us to witness.
Wheeliz pairs the owners of "adapted" cars—handicap accessible vehicles with lifts—to people who need them. It's like "Uber" for people with disabilities.
When she came across a newborn kitten behind the fence of an Oregon home, this guard dog let down her guard and brought the kitten home to protect.