Nursery Rhymes Bring Down the House

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April 26, 2011 a project of CharityFocus Everyone has talent. What is rare is the courage to follow the talent to the dark place where it leads. - Erica Jong - Nursery Rhymes Bring Down the House Over the weekend, Edward Reid became an instant celebrity when he brought down the house on "Britain's Got Talent" -- with nursery rhymes! The crowd laughed and jeered when 35-year-old school teacher opened with "Old MacDonald." But his undulating voice won them over as he moved into "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star." By the time he concluded with "If You're Happy and You Know It, Clap Your Hands," every pair of hands in the room was, indeed, applauding wildly. Watch the full video: { read more } Be The Change Explore you hidden talents. Do something unexpected today, that you've always wanted to do. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Life Without Lights Brazil Takes the Lead Is Pure Altriusm Possible? Power of Getting Back to Basics DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 106,013 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other CharityFocus projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More

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I Wish This Was ...

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April 25, 2011 a project of CharityFocus Those who wish to sing, always find a song. - Swedish Proverb - I Wish This Was ... At first glance, it looks like someone plastered "Hello, My Name is" name tags all over the city. Take a step closer, and the tag reads, "I Wish This Was..." A public installation artist, designer, and urban planner, Candy Chang likes to make cities more comfortable for people. She came up with the project, ideal for its super low barrier of entry, to allow her fellow citizens to express their ideas on how empty lots and store fronts may be rebuilt and used. The responses -- from Disneyland to a bike rack, heaven to an art supply store -- reflect "the hopes, dreams, and colorful imaginations of different neighborhoods." { read more } Be The Change Express your wishes for the enhancement and betterment of your city. { more } COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Rappin' to Be the Change Over Ten Thousand People Attend His Funeral New Kind of New Year's Resolution A Message in a Wallet DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 105,997 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other CharityFocus projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More

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Love, Honor, and Thank

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April 24, 2011 a project of CharityFocus In every marriage more than a week old, there are grounds for divorce. The trick is to find, and continue to find, grounds for marriage. - Robert Anderson - Love, Honor, and Thank If you've ever lived with anyone else --from a spouse to a college roommate --you've probably had conflicts over doing the dishes, the laundry, and countless other household chores. But researchers Jess Alberts and Angela Trethewey have found that a successful relationship doesn't just depend on how partners divide their household chores; it also depends on how they each express gratitude for the work the other one puts in. In this article, they explain how understanding the "economy of gratitude" can help us appreciate the subtle, everyday gifts we receive from our partner -- and make our home a happy one. { read more } Be The Change Tell your partner or roommate how much you appreciate a chore they've done around the house. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News 20 Ways to Travel Bell Curve of Empathy 82 Hour Hunger Fast The Mystery Muffin Giver DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 105,977 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other CharityFocus projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More

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Roses of Peace Bloom

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April 23, 2011 a project of CharityFocus Just like the many colours of roses, we may be of different nationalities, ethnicities, religions or race. But no matter what colour a rose may be, it is still a rose, and likewise we are all human beings first. - Sushil Koirala - Roses of Peace Bloom "The rose is a universal symbol, liked by everyone. It appeals equally to everyone's heart. The exchange of roses, the shaking of hands and extending goodwill between people of different races, religions or parties in conflict, helps to create a more conducive and positive atmosphere." A 28 year-old peace activist in Nepal is bringing people in conflict areas together through one simple act: giving a rose to a stranger. { read more } Be The Change Take a moment to think of some types of people whom you wouldn't likely greet on the street. Say hello to 10 such people today. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Homeless Man with 'Golden Voice' Food for Thought... in a Jar? Life Without Lights Cancelling School Due to Good Weather DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 105,973 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other CharityFocus projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More

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The Sharing Economy Emerges

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April 22, 2011 a project of CharityFocus Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. - Buddha - The Sharing Economy Emerges Peer to peer exchange of goods and services has skyrocketed way beyond craigslist.org and Couch Surfing. Now, access to goods and skills is becoming more important than ownership of them. And that has sparked a "Sharing Economy". Gartner Group researchers estimate that the peer-to-peer financial-lending market will reach $5 billion by 2013. Botsman says the consumer peer-to-peer rental market will become a $26 billion sector, and believes the sharing economy, in total, is a $110 billion-plus market. "Is this purely a warm-and-fuzzy kind of thing?" says Ann Miura-Ko, a venture capitalist at Floodgate Fund. "It's not. It's underutilized asset utilization." That is to say, sharing is becoming common place. { read more } Be The Change Share something. Check out dozens of how-to guides on sharing. { more } COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News The Benefits of Single-Tasking Leadership Lessons from a Dancing Guy The Miracle of Mistakes As Good as New DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 105,971 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other CharityFocus projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More

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