Today is World Laughter Day. It is celebrated each year on the first Sunday of May. Today, many people around the world are getting together to discuss and experience the positive effects of laughter. Laughter can help reduce stress and improve attitudes. What would happen if people from every part of the globe laughed together?…
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Reasons to Give in December 2006
There are countless times that you might consider giving to someone. You don’t have to look very hard to find one or more reasons every day. Be creative in finding reasons to do something for someone when they won’t expect it. Pick one or more of these upcoming observances as reasons to help and surprise…
Award-Winning Social Entrepreneurs Encourage Reading
Can you imagine what your life would be like if you were not able to read? Reading good books is one of the best ways young people and adults can better themselves. Reading good books can: Inform Inspire Motivate Advise Entertain Expand our minds Reading is also a critical skill for school, work and all…
Successful Internet Marketer, Willie Crawford, Aids the Homeless
What comes to mind when you think of successful Internet marketing gurus? If you receive as many emails as I do pressuring you to buy very expensive products you don’t need; greedy, arrogant and unapproachable are probably words that come to mind. However, this past weekend I participated in a conference of many successful Internet…
Pumpkin Festival Sets Record and Raises Funding for Charity
What does pumpkin carving, Guinness World Record-breaking and raising funds for charity have in common? They were all done at the Life is good: Pumpkin Festival this year. On October 21, Life is good: Pumpkin Festivals took place across the country. Over 100,000 people carved pumpkins at the Boston Commons festival site and 30,128 pumpkins…
What Does A Wealthy Heir Do?
What does a twenty-something who inherits a fortune do with his money? In the case of Ben Goldhirsh (son of Inc. founder Bernie Goldhirsh), you start a magazine promoting philanthropy. I heard about the launch of GOOD magazine from Joanne Fritz at nonprofit.about.com. The launch of the magazine has just taken place. However, the first…
Reasons to Give in November 2006
There are countless times that you might consider giving to someone. You don’t have to look very hard to find one or more reasons every day. Be creative in finding reasons to do something for someone when they won’t expect it. Pick one or more of these upcoming observances as reasons to help and surprise…
The Caring Institute Names Most Caring People in America for 2006
Seven adults and six youths were named the 2006 inductees to the Hall of Fame for Caring Americans by the Caring Institute. You will probably recognize some of the names. The accomplishments of those chosen will certainly inspire you. If you don’t believe kids can make a difference, think again. Some of the award winners…
October is Family Portrait Month and Photographers are Joining Together to Support Operation Smile
The month of October is National Portrait Month. Photographers from across the United States have joined together with the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) Charities to make a difference in children’s lives. They are conducting a fund-raising effort to support Operation Smile. Participating photographers have pledged to contribute a portion of each October family portrait…
The Holiday Season is Almost Here
I couldn’t believe it. I was doing some shopping this past weekend and discovered that many of the stores are already putting Christmas items on their shelves! The traditional holiday season is just around the corner. Have you considered who you are going to give to this season? Have you considered what you are going…