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Palin Motivates Mothers to Launch Their Own Political Campaigns
Source: FOXNews.com

Sarah Palin is keeping a tight lid on her political ambitions for 2012, but her influence on other would-be politicians can by seen by the growing number of women she has inspired to seek public office.

Passing it on

As a person reaches the twighlight of their years..they begin to wonder what they did wrong an what they did right, and if they could have done anything different or changed one thing what that would have been...Well I don't agree with people who say to me I've done it all and se …

A Canine-do Attitude Drives 2-Legged Dog: Inspirational Sheltie makes regular visits to humans in rehab and care centers
Source: The Denver Post

There is a link to a video report included in the story, or you can click here to go directly to the video. It is truly heart-warming!

She Finally Has a Home: Harvard! Homeless teen overcomes lifetime in shelters and on skid row
Source: The L.A. Times

The article is 4 pages long. If you want to view it on one page, click here. Around here, Khadijah is known as "Harvard girl," the "smart girl" and the girl with the contagious smile who landed at Jefferson High School only 18 months ago.

Once A Homeless Man, Now A College Graduate
Source: kktv.com

He lived underneath bridges around Colorado Springs, he was addicted to drugs and alcohol and even served some time in jail. His name is Daniel Bahlen and on Saturday he did something he thought he would never do. He walked across a stage to receive his college diploma.

Do you think you can really handle the truth?

Just wondering…why do people ask to be told the truth, when they can not take it? The truth is, truth hurts! People do not take criticism in a good way, even if it's a constructive one.

Reid pushes bill to make renewable energy 'top national priority'
Source: ReviewJournal.com - News

In the spirit of Obama, let us think beyond ourselves. For our community, country and climate: Now is the time to drive less. Be a Patriot - put away the car keys! Please answer these questions below, thanks!

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid And Center For American Progress Action Fund �National Clean Energy Project: Building the New Economy�
Source: Business Wire

JOIN US: NEW ENERGY SUMMIT GROUP: Joins Together Historic Group of Leaders to Tackle National Energy Policy:

Invesco PowerShares Announces T. Boone Pickens Live Webcast: Energy Solutions for the 21st Century
Source: Alternative Energy Foundation

'New Energy Summit' on PickensPlan! JOIN US: NEW ENERGY SUMMIT GROUP: Joins Together Historic Group of Leaders to Tackle National Energy Policy:

National Clean Energy Project: Building The New Economy Webcast Information
Source: The Energy Collective

'New Energy Summit' on PickensPlan! JOIN US: NEW ENERGY SUMMIT GROUP: Joins Together Historic Group of Leaders to Tackle National Energy Policy:

�National Clean Energy Project: Building the New Economy� To Host Teleconference on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 to Discuss the Summit Agenda and Goals
Source: Business Wire

Event Description: NATIONAL CLEAN ENERGY PROJECT: BUILDING THE NEW ECONOMY WEBCAST INFORMATION Time: February 23, 2009 from 10:15am to 2pm Location: Washington, DC

Miami banker gives $60 million of his own to employees
Source: MiamiHerald.com

Lots of bosses say they value their employees. Some even mean it. And then there's Leonard Abess Jr.

Blind Elk Grove teen who 'sees' with sound looks at death without fear
Source: The Sacramento Bee

Time is growing short for the boy who "sees" with sound.

Fire up the TV: 'The Yule Log' is coming back to PIX
Source: AM New York

Excerpt: Christmas in New York isn't quite complete without "The Yule Log," and WPIX will not disappoint this Christmas morning.

It Happened This Morning...

This has been a crazy political season. We have seen a wider divide in this country over the past six months than we have had in years. With that said, I would to take a moment to recognize something small, yet truly significant that happened to me this morning.

Noting political differences and much wind in the Windy City! (Day3) - Live from Chicago!

Gosh, it is cold! I am just getting used to my surroundings now and taking in the different atmosphere to home and I never realised it would be so cold, even though the sun is piercingly bright.

German doing well after 1st double arm transplant
Source: USA Today

"MUNICH, Germany (AP) — A German farmer who received the world's first complete double arm transplant said Wednesday that incredulity gave way to joy when he woke from surgery to discover he had arms again."

Jonesing for all things Jonas Brothers

Okay, at a youthful 48, I remember the pitter patter of my own young girl's heart when someone mentioned Davy Jones from the Monkees or Greg Brady from the Brady Bunch. I even remember thinking how great Greg sang (honestly).

Space is Awesome!
Source: Discovery.com

NASA's mission of spaceflight in general, and specifically Human Spaceflight, is truly inspiring. I think this series will do it justice and hopefully give people hope with our new plans to go to the moon to stay!

Eli Stone finale promises to be Divine
Source: The Sub.Standard

There's never really been a show like Eli Stone. It may have evolved from equal parts "Touched By an Angel" and "Ally McBeal," but its design is considerably more Intelligent than anything else on TV at the moment.

Mistaken Identity: Laura Van Ryn and Whitney Cerak
Source: The Sub.Standard

An incredible story of mistaken identity with an amazing twist of faith. Two women with striking similarities, one dead, the other fighting for her life in the ICU.

Autism Is My Universe
Source: macon.tv

My name is Michael Buckholtz. I have Asperger's Syndrome. This is a high-functioning form of autism. I'm also a multi-platinum record producer that wrote music for MC Hammer back in the day. I have been living with it for 42 years, since birth basically.

Ensuring Greater Happiness

A writer over at Newsvine has published an article entitled "7 Ways to Ensure Greater Happiness." Her ways, as listed, are:

Inspirational People: Washoe

Washoe the chimp (http://www.friendsofwashoe.org/) isn't technically a person, but she got pretty damn close to communicating with people and helping us understand why and how chimpanzees communicate. On October 30th, 2007, she died at the age of42 from natural causes.

Trying Too Hard to Be Perfect?

"Just try your hardest" is something we tell ourselves alot, but none of us really believe it, do we? Because the fact is 'your best' is never really good enough or else we wouldn't walk around telling ourselves to 'try your hardest'? Concepts like this are somewhat …

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