Why a Vacation Will Make You Happier than a New Car
March 16, 2010 10:45 PM
Studies say spending money on experiences will make you happier than spending it on possessions. Here's why....
Computer Avatars Could Be Key to Self-Improvement
March 15, 2010 05:30 PM
A new study found that lookalike virtual avatars can help people stick to goals....
Help Your Favorite Non-Profit Win $10,000
March 15, 2010 03:30 PM
A new competition from Razoo could help your favorite charity win $10,000....
Katie Spotz Completes Youngest Solo Journey in Rowboat Across Atlantic Ocean
March 15, 2010 03:00 PM
Katie Spotz, 22, who we wrote about previously, has become the world's youngest person to row across the Atlantic....
Five More Amazing Instrumental Guitar Performances
March 14, 2010 11:15 PM
We missed some great artists in our previous round-up of acoustic guitar instrumentals - here are even more to enjoy....
Korean War Veteran Builds Schools for his Former Enemies in China and North Korea
March 11, 2010 08:15 PM
After South Korean soldier Kim Chin-kyung escaped from enemy forces, he decided to help them by creating universities in China and North Korea....
WASP Female Military Pilots Receive Congressional Gold Medal
March 9, 2010 11:00 PM
During World War II, young women known as WASPs risked their lives to fly planes to help the US military. 65 years later, they're finally getting the recognition they deserve....
American Express Members Project Pays You for Volunteer Hours
March 9, 2010 04:30 PM
American Express' new Members Project lets volunteers receive payment in rewards points for their time working with non-profits....
In the Future, Technology May Let Us Communicate Telepathically
March 8, 2010 06:30 PM
According to Cisco Labs futurist Dave Evans, telepathic technology will allow us to download data directly into our brains within several decades....
Good News Stories from Los Angeles
March 8, 2010 12:00 PM
Los Angeles, California, is home to many wonderful and inspiring people and stories. Here are just a few of them....
Sarah Phillips, 16, Records Amazing Tribute to Raise Money for Cervical Cancer Cure
March 7, 2010 06:00 PM
16-year-old Sarah Phillips recorded Paolo Nutini's "Autumn" on her cell phone in tribute to her mother, Debbie, who died of cervical cancer the next day....
'Magic Water' Can Clean Toilets, But Is Still Drinkable
March 4, 2010 07:00 PM
Electrolyzed water is just ionized salt water - but it has stronger cleaning power than bleach, while remaining clean and drinkable....
Skinput Sysem Uses Human Arm as Gadget Control Panel
March 3, 2010 03:15 PM
With the Skinput system, you can control your devices remotely by touching your own arm....
After Tragedy, Athlete Couple Regain Hope Through Ironman Triathlon Race
March 2, 2010 06:45 PM
When Lawrence Fong suffered an extreme head injury, only his wife Beth's support got him through. Now, his support has helped her to complete the Ironman Triathlon....
Luis Soriano Delivers Literacy By Donkey to Children in Colombia
March 2, 2010 09:15 AM
Primary school teacher Luis Sariano believes education is valuable, and delivers learning resources to children across Colombia with his burromobile....
Luis Sariano Delivers Literacy By Donkey to Children in Colombia
March 1, 2010 11:00 PM
Primary school teacher Luis Sariano believes education is valuable, and delivers learning resources to children across Colombia with his burromobile....
8 Must-See Instrumental Acoustic Guitar Music Videos
February 28, 2010 05:30 PM
Check out these music videos from eight of our favorite instrumental guitar virtuosos....
Military Search Dog Treo Receives Dickin Medal of Honor
February 25, 2010 02:45 PM
Yesterday, a Black Labrador named Treo received the Dickin Medal, an award for animals in the military....
Math Teacher David Benke Saves Lives in Littleton Middle School Shooting
February 24, 2010 02:30 PM
When Bruco Eastwood began shooting at Deer Creek Middle School in Littleton, Colorado, math teacher David Benke tackled the gunman to prevent a Columbine-like massacre....
Hospital Housekeeper Cora Stetson Helps Children Heal
February 23, 2010 06:00 PM
Cora Stetson, a cleaner at the Shriners Hospital for Children in Cincinnati, does more than clean: she helps sick kids get well....
