Sandy, A Bowlegged Dog, Gets The Life-Changing Surgery He Needed
Who could turn away this lovable pooch? Sandy, a severely bowlegged pup nicknamed "the wonky dog" by British press, was abandoned in Greece. After learning about the animal, however, United Kingdom...
View ArticleBill Gates' Rose-Colored Glasses
Bill Gates must own the most advanced pair of rose-colored glasses in all of history. Being the richest man in the world (or second riches, depending on the daily wealth value race with Carlos Slim...
View ArticleBoy Who Died In House Fire After Saving 6 Relatives Honored With...
An 8-year-old boy who died after saving six relatives from a house fire in Penfield, N.Y., was honored on Wednesday with the hero’s funeral he rightfully deserved. Hundreds of supporters, including...
View ArticleA Message to Remember on the State of Our Union
Last night, President Barack Obama delivered his State of The Union address on Capitol Hill. In addressing the nation, he asked the question: Are we going to help or hinder the progress of America? As...
View ArticleThe Struggle to Move Forward With Disability
Life is change. Something we must learn to adapt to. This is true whether you are the picture of perfect health or living with a disability. I know my life is certainly no exception to this. Most...
View ArticleAfter the TED Prize, Resurfacing in Sustainable Aquaculture
I was the TED Prize director for almost a decade. There were so many aspects of the job that I loved, but most remarkable was the opportunity to collaborate time and again with some of the world's most...
View ArticleBaby's Uncontrollable Laughter While Watching A Dog Being Fed Popcorn Is...
Want to make your baby laugh? Feed your dog popcorn! This cute video was posted to YouTube a year ago, but has recently resurfaced with more than 2 million hits. Between the baby's adorable front teeth...
View ArticleHonoring the Legacy of Fred Korematsu
Ed. note: A version of this blog was originally posted on the White House Blog on January 30, 2014. Today, we honor the legacy of Fred Korematsu, a Japanese-American hero who stood his ground in the...
View ArticleSuper Bowl, NFL Can Raise Awareness About Global Hunger
The Super Bowl can be so much more than a classic championship game and a barrage of advertisements. The NFL, with its powerful media presence, has a great opportunity to help the suffering people...
View ArticleDoctor Walks 6 Miles Through Snow Storm To Perform Emergency Brain Surgery
On Tuesday morning, a brain surgeon in Birmingham, Ala., walked six miles through a severe snow storm to save a patient's life. Dr. Zenko Hrynkiw, Trinity Medical Center's only neurosurgeon, had just...
View Article10 Iconic Photos That Show Why Gandhi Was Called The Great Soul
He was born Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, in an India that was still under British colonial rule. During a life dedicated to the non-violent pursuit of freedom, he became known as Mahatma, meaning Great...
View ArticleCharity Runners Begin Signing Up For 2014 Boston Marathon To Honor Bombing...
BOSTON (AP) — Charity teams are forming to run the 2014 Boston Marathon in honor of victims of the deadly bombings at last year's race. The charitable foundation started by the parents of 8-year-old...
View ArticleA Valuable Tax Credit Too Many Workers Don't Know About
Imagine if you qualified for a valuable tax credit but weren't even aware of it. Unfortunately, this is the case for far too many Americans when it comes to the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) -- and...
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Teen Starts Petition: 'Make Plus-Size Princesses In Disney Movies!'
One of the Internet's favorite conversations is about Disney princesses and their unrealistic depictions of young girls. Their waists are tiny, their hair is silky smooth and in Disney's latest hit,...
View ArticleWhat Is it About Disaster That Brings Out the Best in People?
Like many in Atlanta, I'm snowbound today. This week’s rare snowfall – a disabling two inches – hit our city and triggered a massive traffic jam, the kind that only happens when more than 1 million...
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Dear George Zimmerman, Here's What Your Paintings Should Actually Look Like
George Zimmerman is back in the news with more of his poorly thought-out and rather distasteful paintings. The Associated Press is now threatening legal action against Zimmerman, asking him to stop the...
View ArticleThere Is an Ambassador in You
For more than 25 years, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) has fought for the health of mothers and children worldwide. When I attended EGPAF's Global Impact Award Gala Dinner this...
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The Subhuman Conditions That Slaves And Child Laborers Face In India Are...
During the largest firsthand investigation into slavery and child labor, a group of Harvard researchers documented more than 3,000 cases of forced labor in India’s handmade carpet sector. And they say...
View ArticleStop Talking and Start Acting on Mental Health
I just finished watching the 60 Minutes and CNN interviews of Virginia State Senator Creigh Deeds (D-VA) and the CNN interview of Congressman Patrick Murphy (D-FL). All the right questions were asked...
View ArticleScarlett Johansson's SodaStream Controversy May Leave Her Caught In An...
(RNS) In the run-up to the Super Bowl, advertisers work hard to get their money’s worth, even before their spot has run. They leak teasers and hype the stars who will appear in them. If they can find a...
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