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Israelis laugh about Iran nukes, government threat

The threat of Iranian nuclear weapons and a possible Israeli military strike are not the usual ingredients of comedy.

Hometown friend who inspired Emeril dies at age 79

Ines De Costa, a hometown family friend who inspired celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse, has died, her daughter said.

Vermont town's blood drive, film draw notice

When documentary filmmaker Art Jones and his five-man crew set out from New York to shoot footage of a blood drive in a small Vermont city, he did it to satisfy an old friend, one of the organizers. Jones figured it might make a nice four-minute film.

Lynyrd Skynyrd inspiration dies in north Florida

Leonard Skinner, the basketball coach and gym teacher who inspired the name of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, died Monday in Florida, his daughter said. He was 77.

Lynyrd Skynyrd inspiration dies in north Florida

Leonard Skinner, the basketball coach and gym teacher who inspired the name of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died in Florida. He was 77.

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Bode Miller says the Olympics drew him back

It was his apparent neglect for the Olympics that pushed many people to turn away from Bode Miller in Turin four years ago. Yet Miller has now revealed that it was the lure of the games that brought him back to skiing.

Inspiration for movie 'Norma Rae' dies at 68

Crystal Lee Sutton, whose fight to unionize Southern textile plants with low pay and poor conditions was dramatized in the film "Norma Rae," has died. She was 68.

VT Killer's Hammer Pose Resembles Movie

One of the photographs in the Virginia Tech killer's "multimedia manifesto" may have been inspired by a bloody South Korean movie, adding to the debate over the influence of pop culture on heinous crimes.

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The Body Odd - You are what you read, study suggests
Source: msnbc.com

"When you identify with a literary character, like Katniss Everdeen of the "Hunger Games" books, there's a good chance you'll become more like her, new study shows."

"Long Road"

  This old paint Is slowly chipping Tiny pieces on the ground Yet the structure Is still standing While the years go 'round. That empty attic So full of silence Ain't nobody around Yet you're alright On the surface It's so hard to bring you down.      &n …

Carpe Diem - Seize the Day ... Book Review

Book Reviews Share This Page Carpe Diem - Seize the Day  by Michael Levy From the Book Paradise Graces a Simple Mind.  

Only Focus On The Positive

By: David J. Hudson   Why is it that when you turn on the TV, browse an internet news site or any other media outlet, you only see or read about sensationalized stories, violence, and negativity?  The answer is simple, to keep the masses in fear, to cloud your mind  …

Only Focus On The Positive

By: David J. Hudson   Why is it that when you turn on the TV, browse an internet news site or any other media outlet, you only see or read about sensationalized stories, violence, and negativity?  The answer is simple, to keep the masses in fear, to cloud your mind with …

Why President Barack Obama is still Inspiring

I came across this quote about HOPE from one of the President's earlier speeches, and felt goosepimples as I read it. It is still resonating three years down the line: "Hope is not blind optimism. Its not ignoring the enormity of the task ahead or the roadblocks that stand in ou …

How to Be Creative
Source: Wall Street Journal

The image of the 'creative type' is a myth. Jonah Lehrer on why anyone can innovate—and why a hot shower, a cold beer or a trip to your colleague's desk might be the key to your next big idea. By JONAH LEHRER "Creativity can seem like magic. We look at people like Steve J …

Andrew Breitbart, Media Rebel with a Cause
Source: New York Post

He was one of the very few people I’ve ever known who loved being hated, because he knew the hatred he inspired was due to him getting under the skin of his antagonists in ways they couldn’t bear.

Why Whitney's voice was so wonderful
Source: CNN

"So what made "The Voice" so glorious in the transcendent musicianship that Houston displayed in her recordings and concerts?

Tripp Roth: Louisiana Toddler Who Inspired Thousands Dies in Mother's Arms - ABC News
Source: ABC News

Tripp Roth, who was diagnosed with junctional epidermolysis bullosa at birth, died Saturday in the arms of his mother, Courtney Roth, who had chronicled her life with Tripp in the popular blog, "EBing a Mommy."

Tuesday Techniques: Inspiration

  As of yesterday afternoon, I was feeling very frustrated in my quest to find a workable topic for today’s article.  I had one idea that required creating a new series of images and I hadn’t made much progress with those.  And then, as I was reading c …

Caleb Hawley - Seeing Colors - YouTube
Source: YouTube

Caleb Hawley wrote and performed this tribue to MLK. He was born a generation or two after Dr. King was murdered but was inspired by his Dream.

Inspiration, Captured In One Photograph
Source: Tumblr

Athlete Aimee Mullins “Born without fibulae in both legs, Aimee’s medical prognosis was discouraging; she was told she would never walk, and would likely spend the rest of her life using a wheelchair.

Strength From Weakness: A Baseball Player's Struggle with Parkinson's Disease
Source: ESPN.com

In the living room of a lovely home at the end of an oak tree-lined lane in Hillsboro, Ore., Ben Petrick inserts a disc into the DVD player.

In public speaking, which is more important: Content or Delivery? (Poll)

For me it has to be DELIVERY. If one is an inspirational speaker, one can engage an audience with just motivational words while they do the rest.

The Start of Something New

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Best Spiritual Posts: Music: The First Noel By Jackie Evancho
Source: best spiritual posts

 The mature pure talent coming out of this little girl is astonishing.  A beautiful voice matched well with this beautiful traditional Christmas song.  It's as if you are hearing this old standard for the first time. 

Foto Friday: Les Pyramid des Pommes de Terre

I've Been Playing With My Food Again, Part Two. After the enthusiastic (OK, polite) reception given my first potato project, Spud Henge, I was encouraged to continue with a series of potato-based constructions.

The All-Tattooed Team of Major League Baseball(Slideshow)
Source: Derek Lowe Arrested Wednesday Night for DUI | Bleacher Report

Although it is much more uncommon to see tattooed athletes in Major League Baseball when compared with the NBA or the NFL, there are still a number of players who sport the ink.  From players covered in body art, such as Ryan Roberts of the Arizona Diamondbacks, to the pl …

How do you find positive inspiration?

I find inspiration in three main ways: 1. Loving and appreciating myself. I am unique, there will never be anyone else like me in history, and I pass this way only once. I NEVER take that for granted.

Jerry Sandusky to Disappear from Mural near Penn State Campus -Paterno to get a Blue Ribbon
Source: The L.A. Times

Jerry Sandusky's image will be removed from a prominent mural near the Penn State campus, the mural's artist, Michael Pilato, says. The mural, "Inspiration," is outside the student book store near the Penn State campus.

Awesome Angry Birds Fan Art
Source: Basil Marceaux For Governor Of Tennessee! [VIDEO]

Some of the best fan-inspired artwork that portrays this franchise in many interesting styles and forms.

Emmanuel Kelly The X Factor 2011 Auditions Emmanuel Kelly FULL - YouTube
Source: YouTube

Emmanuel Kelly FULL including judges comments - Sings, Imagine from John Lennon.

What is Inspiration? (Poll)

Inspiration is either a reinforcement of beliefs and feelings, a shift in those beliefs towards something more positive and rewarding, or the motivation to attempt or achieve something of value, depending on how the recipient perceives it.  Inspiration is always a positive,  …

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