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GM CEO Auctions Off 1958 Corvette to Help Habitat for Humanity

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CEO of GM with his CorvetteJust 510 Chevy Corvettes painted in the the Royal Turquoise hue were manufactured in 1958 and it was Dan Akerson’s childhood dream to own one.

Today Akerson is the Chairman and CEO of General Motors — which owns Chevrolet, still the maker of the Corvette. On Friday the CEO placed his beloved mint 1958 turquoise convertible on the auction block so he could give all the proceeds to Detroit’s Habitat for Humanity.

When the gavel came down in Scotsdale, Arizona, the car brought a final price of $270,000.

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Company Harvests Tons of Crops, Saving it from Waste to Give it Away

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After hearing the shocking figure that up to 40 percent of produce goes to waste in the fields, Christy Porter founded an ingenious organization that not only employs the working poor, but rescues the leftover produce in farmers’ fields putting it to good use feeding the hungry.

From its headquarters in Coachella, California, Hidden Harvest, serves those who can’t afford fresh produce, especially seniors, by redistributing surplus fresh fruits and vegetables at free farmers markets.

Hidden Harvest has also now become part of the Clinton Global Initiative.

(WATCH the Making a Difference video below from NBC)

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Company Harvests Tons of Crops, Saving it from Waste to Give it Away

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food gleaning market-NBCVideoAfter hearing the shocking figure that up to 40 percent of produce goes to waste in the fields, Christy Porter founded Hidden Harvest an organization that employs the working poor to rescue farmers’ leftover produce to feed the hungry.

The organization serves those who can’t afford fresh produce, especially seniors, by redistributing surplus fresh fruits and vegetables at free farmers markets.

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Elton John Performance Will Play Simultaneously on 20 Pianos Around the World

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Elton John 2007 concert - photo by Tony Morelli - CCElton John and Yamaha are teaming up taking piano technology to a new level next week, performing a concert that will reproduce on 20 different pianos LIVE around the world.

John will play at Disneyland’s Hyperion Theater in Anaheim, Calif., on Jan. 25 with a 70-piece orchestra. The performance — note for note and in real time — will be reproduced through a Yamaha DisklavierTV piano and RemoteLive technology.

John’s keystrokes will stream over the internet and be recreated in about 20 cities worldwide, including Tokyo, Seoul, Paris, Moscow and Vancouver.

(READ the story in the Nashville Business Journal)

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World’s First Biofuel Flight Powered by 100 Percent Plant Oil

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Jet-Falcon biofuel-NRC CanadaA twin-engine, 10-seater airplane taking off from Ottawa International airport two months ago may have looked like any other plane but it was, in fact, making aviation history.

After climbing to 30,000 ft (9,000m) over the capital city, the plane touched back down securing its title as the world’s first 100% biofuel flight.

This historic flight symbolizes a significant step not only for the aerospace industry, but also towards advancing sustainable sources of renewable energy.

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World’s First Biofuel Flight Powered by 100 Percent Plant Oil

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Jet-Falcon biofuel-NRC CanadaA twin-engine, 10-seater airplane taking off from Ottawa International airport two months ago may have looked like any other plane but it was, in fact, making aviation history.

After climbing to 30,000 ft (9,000m) over the capital city, the plane touched back down securing its title as the world’s first 100% biofuel flight.

This historic flight symbolizes a significant step not only for the aerospace industry, but also towards advancing sustainable sources of renewable energy.

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New U.S. Housing, Jobs Data Best in Five Years

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construction photo by Stoker via MorguefileThe number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment aid hit a five-year low last week, and residential construction surged in December, the latest signs that the U.S. economic recovery remains on track.

A report from the Commerce Department showed housing starts jumped 12.1 percent last month to their highest level since June 2008. Permits for future home construction were also the highest in about 41/2 years.

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Historic Anti-Terror Victory: US Officially Recognizes Somalia

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Hillary Clinton with Somali presidentFor the first time since 1991, the United States is officially recognizing the government of Somalia, a country in chaos since the 1990’s and overrun by warlords.

President Hassan Sheikh was welcomed at the State Department in Washington, DC yesterday for an official ceremony with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, before his afternoon meeting with President Obama at the White House.

When the Obama administration first took office in January 2009, al-Shabaab, the al Qaeda-linked terrorist group, controlled most of Mogadishu, Somalia’s capitol, along with the southern and central parts of the country. The nation had not had a functioning government in nearly two decades.

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Historic Anti-Terror Victory: US Officially Recognizes Somalia

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Hillary Clinton with Somali presidentFor the first time since 1991, the United States is officially recognizing the government of Somalia, a country in chaos since the 1990’s and overrun by warlords.

President Hassan Sheikh was welcomed at the State Department in Washington, DC yesterday for an official ceremony with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, before his afternoon meeting with President Obama at the White House.

When the Obama administration first took office in January 2009, al-Shabaab, the al Qaeda-linked terrorist group, controlled most of Mogadishu, Somalia’s capitol, along with the southern and central parts of the country. The nation had not had a functioning government in nearly two decades.

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Nonprofit Campaigns to Make Boston Happier

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Handing out oranges with HappierBoston.orgA suicide-prevention group is generating smiles to the faces of commuters and pedestrians in Boston with their Happier Boston Campaign, which involves social interventions such as singing in elevators and asking everyone in the baseball stadium to give high-fives to everyone nearby.

The non-profit, called Samaritans, even brought crates of oranges to distribute to people coming into the subway.

“The vitamin C in oranges boosts brain power and the scent makes people happy,” wrote the group on their website. “So we handed out crates of oranges in downtown Boston to make the city smile.”

They also created a welcome party for unsuspecting commuters in a train station. Everybody had a smile and a laugh as they waved yellow signs decorated with “Welcome!” and “LOL”.

(WATCH the videos below from TODAY – and Happier Boston)

Nonprofit Campaigns to Make Boston Happier

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Handing out oranges with HappierBoston.org

Handing out oranges with HappierBoston.orgA suicide-prevention group is generating smiles to the faces of commuters and pedestrians in Boston with their Happier Boston Campaign, which involves social interventions such as singing in elevators and asking everyone in the baseball stadium to give high-fives to everyone nearby.

The non-profit, called Samaritans, even brought crates of oranges to distribute to people coming into the subway.

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Loyal Dog Attends Mass Every Day at Church of Deceased Owner

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dog attends mass - unknown sourceA heartbroken dog whose owner died two months ago is missing her so much he is attending services at the Italian church where her funeral was held patiently waiting for her to return.

The seven-year-old German Shepherd had been her faithful companion after she adopted him, and would accompany her to church everyday and sit at her feet.

“He waits patiently by the side of the altar and just sits there quietly. I didn’t have the heart to throw him out,”  said the parish priest.

(READ the story, w/ photos, in the Daily Mail or WATCH the video below)

Thanks to Gina Anderson, and Julia Frerichs, for submitting the link!

Loyal Dog Attends Mass Every Day at Church of Deceased Owner

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dog attends mass - unknown sourceA heartbroken dog whose owner died two months ago is missing her so much he is attending services at the Italian church where her funeral was held patiently waiting for her to return.

The seven-year-old German Shepherd had been her faithful companion after she adopted him, and would accompany her to church everyday and sit at her feet.

“He waits patiently by the side of the altar and just sits there quietly. I didn’t have the heart to throw him out,”  said the parish priest.

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Teen’s Scouting Project Far Exceeds the Numbers

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scouting uniform - Photo by Mary R Vogt, via MorguefileThe numbers have never worked out right for Garrett Becker.

He was born four months early. His chance of living six months: 20%. Diagnosed at age 1 with cerebral palsy.

But he blew past the numbers and now, at age 19 and a quadriplegic, Garrett has become a leader, working towared the coveted Eagle Scout level.

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Honest Spanish Runner Won’t Take Advantage of Competitor’s Error

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Photo by Sun StarVitoria-based athlete Iván Fernández Anaya refused to take advantage when his Kenyan rival mistakenly stopped short of the finish line in a December cross-country race.

“I didn’t deserve to win it,” says 24-year-old Fernández Anaya. “I did what I had to do. He was the rightful winner.”

The Kenyan runner – the certain winner of the race – mistakenly pull up about 10 meters before the finish, thinking he had already crossed the line.

(READ the story, w/ photo, in El Pais)

Thanks to Heather Booth for submitting the link! – File photo by Sun Star

One Million Books Replaced From Superstorm Sandy

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books for Superstorm sandy schools NBCvidScholastic has donated one million books to schools and libraries that applied for help after Hurricane Sandy.

They are providing replacement copies of beloved books stories lost to the storm waters.

400,000 have already been delivered. Said one teacher, “It’s like Christmas morning for teachers.”

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From Crash to Cash: I Turned My Life Around After l Lost Everything

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clouds8Michael Lewis still vividly remembers the day in 2008 when his world came crashing down.

With a wife, a baby son and another on the way, the 38-year-old had been running an electrical contracting company in Essex with his brother Steven.

“But suddenly the phones stopped ringing for four months. It was very scary.”

With expenses to pay and no money coming in, Michael decided to take a desperate gamble and took a loan of £25,000 to pay expenses and start up a new business.

(READ the story from the Mirror)

Photo by Sun Star – Thanks to Andrew N. for submitting the link!

Dutch Boost Cycle Commutes in Winter With Heated Roads

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biking in Amsterdam-winter-BBCvidA team of Dutch designers is pioneering technology to make winter journeys even safer for and more attractive to cyclists.

Reflective crystals make lines in the road visible without electric lights, while other roads are getting underground geothermal heating for de-icing.

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Antifreeze Manufacturers Agree to Add Bitter Taste so Animals Won’t Lick

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Car garage sign - Engines cleaned by DHester via MorguefileAntifreeze and engine coolant manufacturers who sell products in the United States must now add a bitter flavoring agent to prevent animals and children from being poisoned by the sweet-tasting liquid.

Although legislation has been previously enacted in 17 states, the Consumer Specialty Products Association (CSPA) and the Humane Society Legislative Fund jointly announced Dec. 13 that the industry would now voluntarily add the bitter taste to all coolant products sold in all 50 states.

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This Slick, Foldable Electric Bicycle Is Almost Impossible To Steal

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NcycleThe concept e-bike, called the NCycle, has everything a cyclist could dream about: a holographic display, an innovative locking system, even a hidden pocket for your stuff.

The skinny concept foldable electric bike even comes with a handlebar locking system–no outside lock necessary.

“The handle bar is appropriately loop-shaped to fit most of the poles and steel bars in the city,” explain the designers, Skyrill and Marin Myftiu. “Closing the loop when locked is a hardened steel tube sliding from one of the handles, which makes the locking [mechanism] virtually impossible to break or cut with any kind of man-powered pliers, in the end, making it almost impossible to steal the vehicle.”

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