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There’s a popular saying that goes, “When life hands you lemons, make lemonade.”  In Colin Goodwin’s case, he turned a prank from his coworkers into a thriving business! As the general manager of a furniture store in Oakland Park, Kansas, Goodwin drove a company-leased car.  He had kept the car in good condition and was…

A preliminary study conducted by the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at the University of Missouri revealed that youth generally view spirituality in a positive light. Anthony James, a graduate student, asked children and adolescents the question, “What does it mean to be a spiritual young person?” in order to “identify how youth…

Threadless.com is not the only company creating Gulf oil spill t-shirts with the aim to donate proceeds to relief efforts. Well-known fashion designer Kenneth Cole’s has also launched a t-shirt initiative to help support those affected by the Gulf oil spill.  For $35, you can customize a t-shirt by choosing from 14 slogans (e.g. “I…

At 7 feet, 7 inches, Manute Bol was one of two tallest basketball players in NBA history.   Born in Sudan, Manute was drafted to become an NBA player in 1985 and played for ten years with four different teams: Washington Bullets, Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, and Miami Heat.  While he was knownfor his height and his reputation as an NBA…

As a father of two young girls, President Obama understands the importance of being a good leader and role model for his daughters. To support and encourage other fathers to be good role models, the President launched a new phase of his ‘Fatherhood and Mentoring Initiative,’ which he announced during a speech on Father’s Day.  According…

We received this encouraging story about a woman who decided to donate a kidney in order to make a difference in someone’s life.  The following is a condensed and edited version of the story, featured with permission of the National Kidney Foundation Transplant Games. Last February, Judy Payne of McLean, Virginia read an article in…

How would you like to forget your troubles, have a great laugh, be entertained and support a super worthy cause in the process? Get ready to laugh out loud, because Robin Quivers and Brendan Murphy are hosting a special charity event through their 15 Foundation at Caroline’s, the famous New York City comedy club, on Wednesday…

Happy Father’s Day 2010! Did you know that Father’s Day was the idea of Sonara Smart Dodd?In this video, author Barbara Biziou explains explains the history of Father’s Day and the mythology and rituals of other cultures. She also also offers ideas on how to make this Father’s Day 2010 special.For more information, visit Barbara…

Has a moment ever defined your passion so clearly that you just knew what to do with the rest of your life? For Isaiah Zagar, a well-known mural and mosaic artist based in Philadelphia, he discovered his passion for painting outside the lines when he was 3-years-old. In the 3-minute video below, Zagar shares “his…

Are you going through some changes in your life? Feeling worried, stuck or upset. These inspiring quotes and insights from the pages of Beliefnet will help you make it through.   Inspiring Quotes on Embracing Change – This Could Be a Golden Opportunity to Grow http://www.beliefnet.com/Inspiration/2010/06/Inspiring-Quotes-on-Embracing-Change.aspx   10 Ways You Can Stop Worrying http://www.beliefnet.com/Inspiration/2010/03/10-Ways-You-Can-Stop-Worrying.aspx  …
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