In Iowa City, Iowa, a cop told a drunken man to get lost. The 21-year-old said the officer looked like he needed a hug. The cop
warned him off. But even though it caused his arrest, Luke Schreder
bravely gave that hug. (Thanks to NPR's Morning Edition for this news tidbit!)
A New Jersey Symphony violist says she was heartbroken when
she realized she had left her instrument in a New York City taxi. The company used GPS to find the driver who
returned the 18th-century viola worth thousands of dollars to her doorstep. (full story at Gothamist.com)
Marci Shimoff, author of Happy for No Reason: 7 Steps to Being Happy from the Inside Out, gives Donnie Deutch five tips for achieving success: Start with happiness first; Don't believe every thought in your head; Follow a power formula that ends with, "Make it a habit to relax"; Let your passion lead; and, Stay away from naysayers and people with negative emotions -- spending more time with people who are courageous and support you in your dreams.
Georgia Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox proved she is smarter than a 5th grader by winning $1 million for her school system on the third season debut of “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” on Fox Friday night.
The good news is the decided to donate her winnings to three schools for blind and deaf students. (Read the blog and story at Atlanta Journal Constitution)
After months of relentless gloom in the economy and one of the worst
summers on record, the stock markets are recovering and the sun has
come out. So says Jonathan Brown on the British news site, The Independent. Some of his reasons: We are living longer; youth testing grades are higher; and skinny jeans are back!
(Mostly for Brits, but also hopeful for the rest of us.) Thanks to Bill F. for sending the tip!
Georgia Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox proved she is smarter than a 5th grader by winning $1 million for her school system on the third season debut of “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” on Fox Friday night.
The good news is the decided to donate her winnings to three schools for blind and deaf students. (
After months of relentless gloom in the economy and one of the worst
summers on record, the stock markets are recovering and the sun has
come out. So says Jonathan Brown 
