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Cows with Names Produce More Milk
In a study involving 516 dairy farmers in the UK, researchers found that treating the animals as individuals increased production. The...
International Year of Astronomy Kicks Off, Bringing the Universe Down to Earth
A large cluster of astronomers were sighted in Paris last week at the official launch of the International Year of Astronomy. Planned to coincide...
New ‘Smart’ Lighting Makes Parking Greener and Safer
Even after daytime users drive home, parking lots and garages light up the night. Evening users are few, but for safety reasons, the lights...
Bush Creates Largest Marine Protection Zone in the World
With the stroke of a pen today, President Bush will designate three new areas in the Pacific as Marine National Monuments to create the...
Ten Signs of Peace on Earth: The Children’s Culture Connection
The good news that is the common thread running through children in war-torn Iraq or poverty-laden India, is that they all still have hope....
Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother Helps Abused Kids at Christmas
My lawyer girlfriend asked, “Will you help with the holiday party for the abused kids?” “Sure, what do you want me to do?” I...
Iran’s Generosity in Hosting Afghan Refugees Praised
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has lauded Iran’s long record of generosity in hosting one million displaced Afghans since 1998 calling their...
Amish Gene Mutation Makes Them Immune to Heart Disease
After a dozen studies of the Amish over 15 years, researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have discovered a novel gene...
International Volunteer Day Celebrated Around the World
Congratulations to thousands of volunteers who contribute their energy and initiative to projects around the world, including critical United Nations activities, senior UN officials...
Dance for All – Especially Kids in Poor African Townships
Dance For All provides children in historically disadvantaged communities in South Africa with the opportunity to dance. Founded in 1991 by Philip Boyd, a...
Nine Reasons to Love the United Nations
The Nations of the world can gather this week with pride on the occasion of the 63rd session of the General Assembly of the...
Medical Breakthroughs Give New Hope Across the Board
Major medical advancements in research this century are transforming diseases and common health problems bringing hope to millions. From alzheimers to glaucoma, MS to...
Old Prison Transformed Into Arts Center
What does society do with an old abandoned prison? Turn it into an art center, of course. Each prison dormatory is a different display...
Corporations Making a Positive Difference
Ford, Coca Cola, and Bayer, among other companies, actively demonstrate they care about people and the planet. Here are some examples of how corporations...
Every TerraCycle Product is Made From Garbage, Packaged in Garbage
Kraft Foods has joined a list of major corporations, like Coke and Kellogg, to fund the collection of used packaging and consumer leftovers of...
Making Business Decisions Zenfully: Intuition and the Human Touch
We have been trained at University business schools, by books, and experts to make decisions using strategy, tactics, and technique rather than our own...
US Firms Give $76 Million in Aid to China Quake Relief
Despite challenges in the US economy, American corporations have heard the call and responded to the May earthquake disaster in China with cash donations,...
Sewing Portable Beds for Down and Out Families
A finalist in this year's Australian of the Year awards, Jean Madden, a young mother, is helping her country's 100,000 homeless brace for another...
Solid Signs of Progress for New Orleans Since Storm
As the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina nears, it is beneficial to search for signs of recovery and progress. What can be found...
Top Tailpipe Polluters Clean Up Their Act
With current fuel prices high, alternative fuel use is surging among businesses and governments that depend on vehicle fleets to transport their products and...