This series is to spotlight the Light and Love inside humanity, and the wonder and miracles that can be found around us. Please click on the headline to read the full article.
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STORIES:
Man offers strangers furnished home for a full year Tony Tolbert, a 51-year-old from Los Angeles, proves you don't have to be a millionaire to make a huge difference. Last week, Tolbert began lending his house to a formerly homeless family for a year.
Man pulls woman from burning car An eastern Iowa man is being called a hero after pulling a woman out of a fiery car after an accident.
7-year-old
boy Is 9-1-1 hero As we mark the end of another season of giving, we’re
wrapping up a series of profiles of outstanding young achievers who have given
back in remarkable and compelling ways.
Hero
son saves dad's life Late in 2012, a Ford Bronco collapsed on top of John
Bryant in his Tampa driveway. Luckily, his son Joseph took quick action and
saved his life.
Disabled
Iraq veteran inspires others The first female soldier to lose a limb in
Iraq, Stockwell, 32, has managed to turn a traumatic above-the-knee amputation
into an uplifting experience, one that motivates people of all abilities.
Teen
entrepreneur rings in new year by helping the homeless with unmentionables
13-year-old entrepreneur raises funds on CrowdfundingKids.com to provide unmentionables
for the homeless in 2013.
Thanking
a good Samaritan for winter help I wanted to write a thank you letter to
the woman who stood and waited with me after my accident last week. And the few
who stopped to see if I was alright.
Woman
who lost keys feared worst, but is grateful for good Samaritan instead
Woman thankful Good Samaritan found her keys in RTD parking garage in Denver.
Fort
Lauderdale business owner rewards good Samaritan with $1,000 For three
days, Walter LaFreniere's stolen work truck sat idling on a city street before
an observant passer-by called the phone number on the side of the truck.
Afghanistan
vet finds a new way to serve Ricardo Benejam served two deployments in
Afghanistan and now works at the 9/11 Memorial in New York City.
Patrick
Cleary racks up hours and miles serving veterans' families Patrick W.
Cleary, an Army veteran, works as a volunteer at the Ohio Western Reserve
National Cemetery.
'There’s
a foot hanging out!': Illinois woman gives birth to breech baby on side of road
Baby Maci Martinez was purple and not breathing after delivery — but
quick-thinking state trooper dad saved the day.
Center's
'hero' sparks wave of holiday donations Organizers of the Children's
Diagnostic & Treatment Center's annual toy drive have run into an
unexpected challenge the past few years: finding gifts for the Fort Lauderdale agency's teenagers.
7Everday
Hero makes toys by hand for kids in need To find this week's 7Everyday Hero
our Mitch Jelniker took a trip back in time, to an era when toys were made by
hand. Toys that help Colorado children have brighter futures.
HPD
provides Christmas morning miracle The Hopkinsville Police Department,
along with the Pioneers Inc., provided a “Christmas Morning Miracle” to 101 families with 263 children this past Christmas.
Hudson
Valley Alzheimer's group to hold polar-plunge fundraiser The Alzheimer's Association of the Hudson
Valley is seeking participants for its third annual Subzero Hero's plunge into
an icy lake to raise funds for and awareness of Alzheimer's disease.
KidsMatter International celebrates a night of glam and giving Rio style Each
year KMI holds its annual banquet to raise funding in support of their global
charities, which include the “Around The Block” program that clothes needy
children here in North Texas.
Supporting The Carroll Center: one celebrity at a time Geno Carter utilizes his
celebrity connections to raise money at the third annual Geno’s World
Fundraiser over the holidays.
Miracle
on 51st Street free toy and book giveaway Senator Curren D. Price, Jr.
joined director F Gary Gray, actor Anthony Anderson, and the Sheila Starks
Foundation to distribute toys and books to 75 families being served by Beyond
Shelter, a non-profit organization in South Los Angeles, that assists homeless
families in securing permanent housing.
Look to
everyday heroes Regardless of how we view ourselves, deep down inside all
of us is a hero waiting to emerge when the time calls.
EMT group
names local nurse its Hero of Month Jill Heartt, flight RN, PHRN, of
Kewanee, has been named Hero of the Month by the Illinois Emergency Medical
Technician Association (IEMTA).
Nominations
sought for Goodyear’s Highway Hero Award Nominations for Goodyear’s 30th
North America Highway Hero Award will be accepted until January 31, 2013, at
www.goodyeartrucktires.com. The Goodyear Highway Hero Award recognizes
professional truck drivers for acts of heroism performed while on the road
between November 16, 2011, and December 15, 2012.
McGreevey, NJ jail program earn spot at Sundance McGreevey is spiritual counselor to
as many as 40 women who are taking part in a pilot program at Hudson County
Correctional Center to reduce recidivism — and therefore lessen crime.
At
93, he is still a soda jerk George Nopoulos is a legend in a white shirt
and bow tie. He is 93 years old and has been working at the Candy Kitchen since
he was 6. That makes him an employee for 87 years and likely the world’s oldest
soda jerk.
Identical
twins give birth two hours apart at Akron City Hospital Ashlee and Aimee
Nelson have always had a special bond. They are not only identical twins, but
both are new mothers to start the new year.
Pilot
catches thief during fly-by Pilot David Zehntner was flying his personal
plane from his vacation home in Franklin, N.C., back to his main residence in
LaBelle, Fla., when he flew over his Florida home while approaching the airport
and saw something unusual.
Police:
wrong-way driver went 18 miles on PA road Police say a wrong-way driver ended up going 18 miles on an interstate
in northeastern Pennsylvania...and no one was hurt.
Paralyzed
officer: 'I feel so fortunate to have survived' Portland police honored
Sunday an officer who is now paralyzed after a training accident last month.
WORLD:
CAR rebels halt advance, agree to peace talks Rebels in Central African Republic said they had halted their advance on the capital on Wednesday and agreed to start peace talks, averting a clash with regionally backed troops in the mineral-rich nation.
Rival Sudans hold summit on Friday, signal concessions The leaders of Sudan and South Sudan will meet on Friday to discuss how to improve border security and resume vital oil flows, both sides said on Tuesday as the feuding African neighbours signaled possible concessions.
Iraqi authorities to release 11 woman detainees 11 female detainees facing criminal charges are to be released soon while women prisoners will be transferred to jails in their home provinces, in an attempt by the government to appease Sunni protesters.
Top Afghan negotiator optimistic over peace prospects A top Afghan peace negotiator said he was cautiously optimistic about prospects for reconciliation with the Taliban and that all sides now realized a military solution to the war was not possible.
Hero put his faith in God to rescue woman drowning A young church worker has told how his faith in god helped him rescue a drowning woman at Southend Pier.
Hero cop saves children from rip A police officer is being called a hero after rescuing two 11-year-old boys and a man from a rip in Ohope.
Hero neighbour saves 12-year-old boy being savaged by 'pit bull' A 12-year-old schoolboy suffered horrific injuries from a savage dog attack before being saved by a hero neighbour, who fought off the vicious animal with a metal tube from a vacuum cleaner.
Southampton life-saver Scott's a star in Hampshire Heroes Awards For some people saving the lives of ordinary people is an “automatic” reaction.
Dolled up rugby mum Melainna Fa'aofo a 'hero' for chasing men who fled an accident scene in Cairns A mother has been dubbed a "hero" after she chased two men who fled the scene of an accident using her rugby moves in a party dress, moments before she was going out.
Glace Bay woman thanks 'hero' chief who saved her A woman in Glace Bay who survived a weekend fire got a chance Wednesday to thank the man who saved her life — the chief of the local fire department.
Hero soldier completes 100 marathons triumph A hero soldier who was badly burned during a rescue mission while serving in Iraq has completed a fundraising challenge to run 100 marathons in two years.
Runner says thanks to good Samaritan A jogger has thanked a mystery driver who came to his aid after he was knocked over by a car.
Theresa Spence is a hero It is in the spirit of Mahatma Gandhi that Chief Spence is calling attention to the erosion of First Nation rights by the Canadian government’s underhanded tactics.
Britain honors its many heroes Recipients include designers, scientists, athletes, entertainers
New campaign, I’m A Hero, aims to make a difference One person can make a difference in the lives of many. Joshua Stern, founder of the Josh Project and advocate against bullying and at-risk youth, aims to do just that with his new campaign.
Time to nominate a true inspiration The search is on to find the inspirational woman who will be crowned the Evening Times' 50th Scotswoman of the Year.
It’s time to nominate your unsung hero for the recognition he or she deserves. The Pride in Fenland Awards 2013 are being launched this week to find the special people who make all the difference to their communities, families and friends.
Nominate your unsung hero for a Fusion Award The awards now in their eighth year will again reward some of the unsung heroes in the North West of England. From those working in a voluntary capacity to those reaching new heights in their chosen career - the Fusion Awards recognizes and celebrates their achievements.
Mum and baby in miracle escape from burning ski boat A mother and her baby escaped with their lives after jumping from a burning boat at Atkinson's Dam on Wednesday morning.
Best Christmas ever for Maidenbower 'miracle' baby Grace's family A "miracle" baby who was born three months prematurely is developing well, more than a year on.
Miracle man - Jamaican survivor of Colorado crash blessed to see 2013 After three weeks in a coma and three surgeries, including a craniotomy, the Johnross Farquharson story of survival has stunned several medical practitioners in Colorado, United States, where he almost met his bitter end.
Tinana's miracle man survives rare heart operation Tinana’s Dan Theuerkauf happily describes himself as a "miracle man" after becoming the 12th person in Queensland to receive a revolutionary heart operation that saved his life.
South Africa: Mandela rests at home Former leader Nelson Mandela is progressing with his recuperation from illness.
Activist asks public to visit China Nobel wife Activist Hu Jia said Chinese citizens, human rights workers and foreign politicians should visit Liu Xia at her guarded Beijing apartment to help her regain freedom, a call reminiscent of the campaign to visit blind activist Chen Guangcheng in Shandong before his escape from house arrest last spring.
Spain's jobless numbers go down in December The number of people registered as unemployed in Spain has gone down, bringing some cheer as the country looks to emerge from recession in 2013.
Sudanlaunches major dam to boost agricultural production, investment Sudan launched a major dam project on Tuesday to boost power supply and agricultural irrigation, a plan officials hope will foster farmland exports and attract more Gulf investment to the African country as it battles an economic crisis.
Too-skinny model ban takes effect in Israel A controversial Israeli law banning too-skinny models went into effect with the start of 2013.
Father's photo of his daughter reaching out from her mother's womb during C-section to grab doctor's finger takes web by storm A stunning photograph that captures the moment when a newly born baby emerges from her mother’s womb has become one of the first viral hits of 2013 after the proud parents posted it on Facebook for friends and family to share.
Russell Miracle breaks world record Magician Russell Miracle has entered the world record books after successfully performing magic under seawater for 20 hours and 13 minutes. After completing the stunt at the Aston Marina in Jakarta, Russell was able to give a small statement despite being confined to a wheelchair.
FURRY
FRIENDS:
Charlestown dog saved after fall through ice Veterinarians at the Animal Emergency Care Center are calling it a Christmas miracle.
Good Samaritan, firefighters save dog, 16, trapped on icy pond Chloe's owners let the 16-year-old golden lab out Wednesday morning for what they thought would be a quick trip to relieve herself in their picturesque backyard overlooking a private pond.
Healthy Spot "Rounds Up" for animal welfare Healthy Spot is dedicated to fostering social awareness of better canine care practices and humane animal treatment through their constant commitment to philanthropic and community involvement.
BUSINESS:
A well-lit pathway out of poverty Brian Rants never thought his contribution to the world would be a $15 lamp. But for schoolchildren in Swaziland and earthquake survivors in Haiti, these solar lamps have made all the difference.
Act of kindness turns into free coffee for hundreds of customers One coffeehouse customer’s random act of kindness went viral—resulting in hours of free beverages for hundreds of fellow patrons who couldn’t resist the urge to pass along the generosity.
One Firefly sponsors South Florida High School F.I.R.S.T. robotics team in partnership with the On It Foundation. One Firefly is a South Florida based design and engineering firm that is giving back to the local community by working with a local high school team as they compete in their rookie season with the FIRST Robotics Competition.
Harris Teeter shoppers donate over $550,000 to local food bank partners Harris Teeter would like to extend a sincere thank you to its generous shoppers who donated over $550,000 to local food banks during the company’s Harvest Feast Food Drive and Donation Card Campaign.
Colorprinting company Docucopies.com donates $1K to California women’s shelters The online color printing company, Docucopies.com, donated $1,000 to California women’s shelters in December, continuing their legacy of supporting various charities and non-profits locally and across the country.
Water cooler firm Angel Springs helps tackle youth unemployment Water cooler firm Angel Springs has taken on four talented young people after taking part in a work placement scheme run by local MP Pat McFadden. The scheme was launched to tackle youth unemployment in the area, which is amongst the highest in the country.
Starbucks reveals $1 reusable cup to curb trash The $1 tumbler is the latest effort to address criticism that food and beverage retailers need to reduce the amount of disposable cups and containers that ends up in landfills or litters streets and waterways.
UK factory activity unexpectedly rebounds in December: PMI British factory activity jumped unexpectedly in December to grow at its fastest pace since September 2011, a survey showed on Wednesday, raising the chance that the economy eked out growth at the end of 2012.
SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY:
Sunrings in new year with solar eruption As people around the world rang in the New Year to celebrate Earth's latest trip around the sun Monday night, our closest star marked the occasion with some fireworks of its own — a dazzling solar eruption.
Ruinsof forgotten Byzantine port yield some answers, yet mysteries remain Hidden for a millennium, it took a 21st-century drought to reveal the ruins of a long-lost port city.
Evergram leaves video messages for the future - The free website, described as "an everlasting telegram," offers a way for folks to send video messages on a set date
New-generation pacemaker could be powered by the heart A new generation of pacemakers, devices that regulate the human heartbeat via electrodes and current, could eventually rely on piezoelectric materials, which, when they vibrate, generate a small amount of electricity.
Kicked off Facebook, pre-teen creates his own social network If you can't join it, create your own.
Colleges using online chat rooms to reach high school students Colleges nationwide have taken to using online chat rooms as a way of reaching high school students in what these days is their natural habitat: the Internet.
LIFESTYLE:
First baby of 2013 is couple’s ‘miracle’ "She's our miracle," Austin Lampe said, still awash with emotion. "Not our first pregnancy," Mindy added, "but our first baby."
After 13 years, Lilia is our little miracle NORTH Essex’s first baby of 2013 was quickly followed by one long-awaited arrival and a contender for the year’s fastest birth.
More yoga practitioners are pint-sized Yoga: It's said to be the fastest-growing sport in America, with 20 million people practicing. But the latest trend among yogis is that an increasing number of practitioners are pint sized.
Internet safety tips for parents 2013 available at no cost by iPredator Inc. iPredator Inc. founder, Dr. Michael Nuccitelli, has released his 2013 Internet safety tips for parents. Dr. Nuccitelli’s 100- item checklist was created for parents, caregivers and educators to use as a guideline to helping children reduce their chances of being victimized online.
5 ways to slow down in 2013 As the world speeds up, it's more important than ever to intentionally slow down. Here's how.
10 mind tricks to fool yourself into eating less Slideshow
SPORTS/LEISURE:
Large donation will help build ‘Miracle Field’ In West Michigan A large donation was given to the West Michigan Miracle League, bringing the organization closer to the construction of Miracle Field, which is a baseball field for children with disabilities.
Golf course and sheriff's office team up for area kids The Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office and Twin Lakes Golf Course in Canton, TX have teamed up to provide area children a lovely Christmas they may not otherwise enjoy.
Preauxs vs. Jeauxs Miracle League charity flag football game to be held Jan. 19 New Orleans VooDoo, Ameriprise Financial and Monogram Express are teaming up for a charitable cause on Saturday, Jan. 9. announced the VooDoo front office Jan. 2, 2013.
Fundraising youngster meets Grimsby Town star Greg Pearson A young Grimsby Town fan met one of his footballing heroes as reward for his efforts in last year's Smileathon.
Patriot’s Cheers for Our Hero: U.S. Navy Veteran Albert J. Rusas Sr. Congrats to U.S. Navy Veteran Albert J. Rusas Sr., our Hero of the Week! Albert’s daughter nominated him.
Robert Guerrero: “God has put me in this position to humble everyone in the sport” With great speculation concerning a huge May 4th fight date with Floyd Mayweather Jr, Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero truly believes that he and his team are on the cusp of something very special.
Born to run: Ethiopia’s Golden Girl Dibaba Three-time Olympic champion Tirunesh Dibaba is the current cream of a crop that helped put Bekoji on the map. Like many from her area, she was clearly born to run.
Brendan Rodgers' Liverpool revival gains impetus with Luis Suarez the miracle worker against Sunderland There has always been something of the revivalist preacher about Brendan Rodgers and it seemed tonight that his future might just work.
A belated Christmas miracle Shaun Wright-Phillips shocked more than just Stamford Bridge when he sealed a first Queens Park Rangers away win since November 2011.
Joe Johnson plays the hero for Brooklyn Nets in win over Oklahoma City Thunder Whatever happened between their stops in San Antonio and Oklahoma City seemed like a New Year’s miracle for Brooklyn, which morphed into a complete team on Wednesday night, pulling off an improbable victory in a notoriously tough arena to win in.
Hope to get back old form in new year: Yuvraj Yuvraj Singh, India’s hero in the 2011 World Cup, has said the New Year has given him fresh hopes of getting back to the dominant form that typified his class before he was forced to take a break for treatment of cancer.
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