Boy starts lemonade stand to help neighbor’s pay for destroyed house
Johnny Karlinchak, 8, demonstrates extraordinary moral fortitude in the face of tragedy, inspires a communityAfter a 60-foot oak tree fell on his neighbor’s house, eight-year-old Johnny Karlinchak opened a lemonade stand to raise money to help pay for damages. The boy’s goal was to raise his neighbors’ $500 insurance deductible,Continue Reading
Web of Benefit’s grants help abused women start over
Boston (CNN) — Johanna Crawford was volunteering for a domestic violence shelter in 2003 when she answered a hot line call she will never forget. On the other end of the line was a petrified woman who had just arrived in town after fleeing her husband. She said he hadContinue Reading
The Philippines send peacekeepers to Liberia
Although on opposite sides of the world and 8 hours time difference, The Philippines and Liberia are finding a way to come together. Liberia is still slowly recovering from a civil war that claimed the lives of over 250,000 Liberians. The UN established a peacekeeping mission in 2003 to ensureContinue Reading
David Beckham surprises fans at London mall photo booth
OK now this video is awesome. Imagine crowding in a little mall photo booth with your friends and family taking silly photos when your favorite athlete walks in to to take pictures with you!! This is exactly what happened at a mall in London this past week. 60 fans inContinue Reading
Superhero pitbull saves owner twice
They say all dogs go to heaven and Titan, a pitbull in Atlanta is showing why. This isn’t the 1989 animated film starring Burt Reynolds, this is real life. In July of 2011, John Benton was about to head out the door to go to work and sent their dogContinue Reading
The 2012 Summer Olympics have begun!
It’s finally here – the largest sporting event in the world! Each qualifying nation shows off their finest competitors in a world event to bring happiness and pride to their respective countries. It is the highest honor for an athlete to represent their country in this event. The Olympics isContinue Reading
20th anniversary of Defcon hacking convention – increases knowledge on security
This weekend marks the 20th anniversary of the Defcon hacking convention in Las Vegas. Each year, the convention brings together people from around the world to discuss security and innovation. Although the term “hacker” generally has a negative connotation to the general public, the actual meaning is something very positive. Continue Reading
Extreme kayaker helps young adults with cancer through outdoor adventures
(CNN) — Brad Ludden is a world-class whitewater kayaker. Throughout his professional career, the 31-year-old has braved treacherous rapids in more than 40 countries and racked up over 100 first descents — successfully paddling a river’s uncharted territory. Despite his success and the boyish good looks that landed him in CosmopolitanContinue Reading
Older fathers may give longevity to their offspring
Younger fathers may be able to keep up with their kids in the playground, but a recent study has found evidence that older fathers may pass on longevity to their children. It has not been proven yet, but the study does show some really interesting evidence. The study was developed byContinue Reading
Homeless man finds $77,000 and the city lets him keep it!
From rags to riches – Timothy Yost a homeless man, picked a good day for a walk in the park. Timothy, was around Fisherman’s Park in Bastrop, TX when he came upon a bag near the river. He shook the bag which jingled and opened it to find a bunchContinue Reading