Nancy Ruhling, 08.28.2011

Author of "Astoria Characters"

Through the years, Donna Bungo has taken in a lot of animals; right now, four five-week-old squirrels are the only rescues in her family.

Tom Doctoroff, 07.06.2011

CEO, JWT North Asia

There are two Chinas, one falling and one rising. At the Shanghai Zoo, both are on display. Pessimists will shake their heads at stultifying bureaucracy. Optimists are reassured by the unquantifiable, relentless energy of the people.

Lincoln Mitchell, 05.25.2011

Harriman Institute, Columbia University

Gingrich's chance to become president, to some extent, rests upon finding a potent if offbeat idea through which he can capture the imagination of his party's base.

Ann Medlock, 05.25.2011

Founder, Giraffe Heroes Project

Yes, the news is awful-to-ghastly almost everywhere you look and there are people doing great things, sticking their necks out to make things better. Consider three newly commended Giraffe Heroes.