Since Google and now Facebook has become such international hits, they have been forced to expand globally. “How do they keep up with all the social networking in different languages?” you may ask, the answer is simple, translation. Unlike Google, who uses computer codes to translate their site in to different languages, Facebook actually uses humans to translate their site. They do this to ensure slang is used, as it is a social networking site. Click here to read more about this debate.

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The two week curry festival has commenced in London. This two week event has a rich history and people look forward to it every year. Click here to read more about this exciting event.

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Inspired by great climate change leaders, this boy was able to use scraps to change his village’s power using electric windmills. This boys story is truly triumphant, as his family is very poor as well as his village. This great story has caught the eyes of many and will now be the subject of a book “the Boy who Harnessed the Wind”. Click here to read more about this boy and his amazing story.

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Need to jump in to something less straining than running? Interested in changing your routine? Try walking! Studies show that low impact walking reduces risk of diabetes and helps lose weight. Additionally, it’s a lifetime sport that can be enjoyed at any age. Click here to read more about this sport and why people look forward to their daily walk.

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This is not your average nature hike. In Germany this new trail is for naked hikers. This ‘nudist trail’ was created to boost tourism and gain some attention to the beautiful wilderness Germany has to offer. Click here to read more about this trail as well as warning signs along the way.

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Need more friends on facebook? You do, if having certain friends means supporting a good cause. For just $1 you can be friends with the endangered gorillas of Africa. Make more friends on facebook and support this awesome cause. Click here to find out more about this cause.

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In the near future, when you buy a plane ticket, you will be able to donate at least $2 toward the fight against AIDS. The money will go to the Millennium Foundation which is working with the UN to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. Click here to read how you can help!

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As everyone knows it is very hard to keep track of how many miles you ran or how many calories you have eaten. With new applications for the iPhone and Blackberry you can do it all so easily. Click here to find out how.

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Hard times got you down? Find happiness in the break from work, use this time to volunteer, work outside, or do crafts. Read this article about how some others are finding happiness.

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The napkin bandit is an elderly man who spreads happiness to unsuspecting restaurant goers. He draws amazing designs and pictures on napkins and slips them in to napkin stacks at restaurants.

He hopes to make people’s day upon receiving his mini masterpiece. His montra is simple “1. I could make someone smile everyday 2. I could give something away everyday” Click here to read more about this man and his life goals.

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