On a hot afternoon, a bright orange bus drives into a slum area of the southern Indian city of Hyderabad,…
Stanford’s Free Online Education Experiment is Booming
This fall, Stanford decided to experiment by offering its three most popular computer science classes to the public—for free. Within…
Ethiopian Child Mortality Rates Drop
Some things DO change. Ethiopia has more than halved its child mortality rates since 1990 through campaigns to increase the…
Low-Income Families Offered Cheap Broadband & PCs
Cable companies and an e-recycler offer low-cost ways for U.S. families to get online. Many U.S. cable providers will offer…
Dan Dewey of Detroit; A Coffee Angel for Cancer Patients
It started with one cup of coffee. Dan Dewey’s dad, Edgar Dewey, sat in a chair with tubes pumping chemotherapy…
The Plea that Opened Hearts: Vancouver Inner-City School Teacher Takes Action
Admiral Seymour elementary teacher, Carrie Gelson, never dreamed her letter would have such an effect… The school year had barely…
The Right Place at the Right Time: Stranded Motorist Aids Heart Attack Victim Moments after his Assist
Victor Giesbrecht helped Sara Berg fix a flat tire and, in turn, Berg helped save Giesbrecht’s life when he had…
Holiday Mail for Heroes
The holiday season is just around the corner and it’s time again to start thinking about being part of the…
No Arms, No Legs, No Worries!
Nick Vujicic is a 28 year old motivational speaker. Born with more challenges and obstacles than most of us will…
Couple Donate $150 Million to Fight Poverty in Developing Nations
Stanford University will open an institution aimed at alleviating poverty in developing nations, using $150 million donated by a Silicon…
New App Aims to Reduce Stress with Slow Breathing
Want to reduce stress and improve mental focus? A new app that promotes slow breathing may help. Called MyCalmBeat, the…