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80-year-old Volunteer Heads into Hurricane, Joins Rescue Teams From Across US

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Oct 29, 2012

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An 80-year-old Utah man arrived on the East Coast Monday to help feed evacuees from Hurricane Sandy. Vern Gillmore, who says his hobby is volunteering, joins other Good Samaritans from around the country and Canada leaving their warm homes and heading into the eye of the storm to help neighbors they’ve never met.

“It makes me sad to see some of the devastation that goes on with the hurricanes,” said fellow Utah Red Cross volunteer Tina Spencer, “but it’s just a wonderful thing to see the gratitude on the faces of people that are in the middle of a disaster.”

Babies Born to be Good, Say Researchers

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Oct 29, 2012

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An expanding body of research suggests people’s moral compasses are active far earlier than previously thought.

Young children and even babies demonstrate attributes such as generosity, empathy and a sense of justice, indicating that far from being born as clean slates, humans seem to have innate altruistic tendencies and are able to make moral choices at a remarkably young age.

A new Canadian (CBC) documentary offers a fascinating exploration of this relatively new and growing area of research. “Babies: Born to be Good?” follows the work of researchers in Canada, the U.S. and China as they test children’s inherent abilities to distinguish right from wrong.

– If you are in Canada, you can watch the full show here on CBC.
– READ the article in the Toronto Globe and Mail
– WATCH the preview below

Note: You will see 2 advertisements before video starts. – Photo by Sun Star

Babies Born to be Good, Say Researchers

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Oct 29, 2012

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An expanding body of research suggests people’s moral compasses are active far earlier than previously thought.

Young children and even babies demonstrate attributes such as generosity, empathy and a sense of justice, indicating that far from being born as clean slates, humans seem to have innate altruistic tendencies and are able to make moral choices at a remarkably young age.

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Disasters Bring Home the Message: Also Prepare for Pets

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Oct 29, 2012

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Earthquakes, hurricanes, fires, floods, and tornadoes can cause massive damage quickly. It is essential to have a disaster plan in place for your animals.

What if you are away when disaster strikes? Do you know your neighbors? If you have to make a poster for your Missing Pet, do you have a simple non-cluttered photo for the best reproduction?

Canadian Researchers Create Wireless Charger for Electric Cars

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Oct 29, 2012

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Researchers at the University of British Columbia say they’ve found a way around the nuisance and potential danger of repeatedly having to plug in an electric car to get it moving again.

The university’s physics department says it has developed a way to wirelessly recharge the vehicle using magnets to create a frequency 100 times lower than what’s used now.

Statue Of Liberty Opens To Disabled Visitors for First Time

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Oct 28, 2012

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126 years to the day since the copper lady was first unveiled in New York City’s harbor, and after a year-long renovation, the Statue Of Liberty is set to receive visitors once again inside her crown.

A ceremony this morning marked the reopening of the statue’s crown and new access to a lower observation deck for the first time to visitors with disabilities.

Highlights of the new rennovations include a new staircase that is not as steep and new elevator for wheelchair access as well as safer exits in case of emergency.

The statue, a gift from France in 1886, stands 305 feet tall if you include the pedestal and base. The copper was hammered by hand in France before being shipped overseas in pieces.

(READ more in the article from New York Fox-13)

Statue Of Liberty Opens To Disabled Visitors for First Time

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Oct 28, 2012

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126 years to the day since the copper lady was first unveiled in New York City’s harbor, and after a year-long renovation, the Statue Of Liberty is set to receive visitors once again inside her crown.

A ceremony this morning marked the reopening of the statue’s crown and new access to a lower observation deck for the first time to visitors with disabilities.

Test Allows Doctors to See Disease Without Microscope

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Oct 28, 2012

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Scientists in Britain say they have developed a super-sensitive test using nano-particles to spot markers for cancer or the AIDS virus in human blood serum using the naked eye.

As it does not need sophisticated equipment, the test-tube technique should be cheap and simple, making it a a boon for disease detection in poor countries, the team wrote in Nature Nanotechnology on Sunday.

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Study: Aspirin May Extend Life of Colon Cancer Patients

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Oct 28, 2012

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A new study may have found a specific patient population that may live longer by taking this drug: Colon cancer patients.

After reviewing data from 964 colorectal cancer patients, researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston found when patients whose tumors had a mutated form of the PIK3CA gene took aspirin after being diagnosed, they lived significantly longer than patients without the mutation.

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Military Dog Who Served in Kuwait Returns for Hero’s Welcome in US

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Oct 28, 2012

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Fara, a military explosives detection canine who helped keep our troops safe in Kuwait, returned home to a hero’s welcome at Baltimore’s BWI Airport, greeted by her adoptive handler, Military Working Dog Adoptions, and a cheering contingent from American Humane Association.

After their careers of military service, many four-legged heroes don’t have the financial backing to get home.

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NY Hedge Fund Billionaire Donates $100 Million to Central Park

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Oct 27, 2012

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Calling it the largest donation ever to a park in the U.S., New York City’s Mayor Bloomberg announced that hedge fund billionaire John Paulson has donated $100 million toward the upkeep of his city’s beloved Central Park.

“Central Park is the most deserving of all of New York’s cultural institutions,” said Paulson, who grew up and still lives near the park. “I wanted the amount to make a difference.”

Share News of Your Positive Experiences and Your Joy Will be Multiplied

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Oct 27, 2012

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They say a problem shared is a problem halved. Now a team of psychologists in the USA has performed a series of studies that suggest sharing your good news multiplies its benefits for your happiness and longer-term life satisfaction.

The researchers found that sharing your good news with another person is especially beneficial, more than writing about it, and more than just enjoying social contact.

The benefits aren’t fleeting either.

At the end of the study, those who’d shared positive experiences with another person at least twice a week were happier and more satisfied with life.

(READ the article in the Research Digest)

Teen Builder of ‘Tiny House’ Finishes Dorm on Wheels

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Oct 26, 2012

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Teenager Austin Hay completed construction on a tiny house with wheels that he had begun during his sophomore year of high school.

The home includes a full kitchen, loft, shower and composting toilet, and is based on plans donated by the Tumbleweed Tiny House Company. The graduating senior wants to add solar panels some day.

Teen Builder of ‘Tiny House’ Finishes Dorm on Wheels

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Oct 26, 2012

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Teenager Austin Hay completed construction on a tiny house with wheels that he had begun during his sophomore year of high school.

The home includes a full kitchen, loft, shower and composting toilet, and is based on plans donated by the Tumbleweed Tiny House Company. The graduating senior wants to add solar panels some day.

Hillary Clinton Turns 65: Why We Love This Woman Pioneer

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Oct 26, 2012

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In high school Hillary Rodham was voted “Most Likely To Succeed.” Today, the beloved Secretary of State is being hailed by people around the world wishing a Happy 65th Birthday to Hillary Clinton.

On the occasion, the Huffington Post has compiled a list of reasons to love and admire her — from the small things — like, she’s not afraid to go outside without makeup — to the long list of “firsts” that she has accomplished as a pioneering woman and lawyer.

Smiling, laughing and dancing photos accompany the article showing Hillary enjoying herself in the company of men and women around the world.

(READ the list and see the photos in HuffPost)

IKEA Pledges to Switch to 100% Renewable Energy by 2020, Protect Forests

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Oct 26, 2012

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Ikea is setting itself up as a role model for sustainable business by announcing it will invest €1.5 billion in solar and wind power to ensure it is totally self-sufficient by 2020.

Ikea’s solar and wind farms already generate 27 percent of the global company’s total energy today.

IKEA’s “People and Planet Positive” campaign also includes planting as many trees as it uses in its furniture production by 2020, and purchasing half its wood supply from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forests.

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Troubled Iraq Veteran Seeks Atonement From Family He Harmed in Baghdad

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Oct 25, 2012

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A US soldier who was involved in a firefight in Iraq is seeking redemption and forgiveness from a family that lost three members in the chaotic battle on a Baghdad street.

In the midst of a fierce gun battle, Lance Corporal Lu Lobello’s unit opened fire on three cars killing the drivers, all members of the Kachadoorian family who drove into the intersection.

After the war, back in the United States, Lobello, like many of the other soldiers in his unit, was deeply troubled by the civilian deaths.

Now, the Marine has become like a son to the family, visiting several times and talking often by phone.

(READ more of Dexter Filkins’ story from the New Yorker)

Groundbreaking Prescription Calls for Video Game to Treat Pain

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Oct 25, 2012

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A U.S. Army Ranger endured more than two dozen painful surgeries after being severely burned by an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan.

He was deeply concerned about growing dependent on the addictive painkilling narcotics he needed to take. So, his doctor suggested something completely unexpected to relieve his pain: a video game.

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Government Regulation Protects Employees Without Harming Businesses

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Oct 25, 2012

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The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has a long history of being attacked from all sides. While some criticize it for being too lenient, others routinely refer to it as a job-killer whose regulations stifle job creation, increase labor costs, and erode America’s competitiveness.

But the Harvard Business Review says OSHA workplace inspections protect workers without overburdening employers or reducing their sales.

Chubby Teen Becomes Body-Image Hero After Bikini Photo Goes Viral

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Oct 25, 2012

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A New York college student who started a blog on self-acceptance in order to help other young women deal with body image taunts has become a viral hero to many for her frank and powerful online discussion about her weight.

Stella Boonshoft, who writes The Body Love Blog and who has polycystic ovarian syndrome, put her curves on full view when she posted a bikini photo on her Tumblr site.

“All I am saying is that not everyone is built the same, not everyone who is healthy is thin, and not everyone who is thin is healthy.”

(READ the story from People magazine)

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