GoodNewsIsNews.com » Leaders and Heroes http://www.goodnewsisnews.com Diffusing the phrase "No News Is Good News" one positive news story at a time! Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:38:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Emission-Free Motor Racing http://www.goodnewsisnews.com/2009/09/emission-free-motor-racing/ http://www.goodnewsisnews.com/2009/09/emission-free-motor-racing/#comments Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:36:04 +0000 GNIN Editor http://www.goodnewsisnews.com/?p=894

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This formula zero hydrogen powered cars, race around the track with little to no engine sound. Is this the future of all motor sports? Click here to watch the video and learn more about this new way of racing.

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This illegal fun has sparked the interest of many foodies. An underground restaurant, by invite only, allows you to sample some pristine dishes without knowing who the chief really is. Click here to watch this short video on this phenomena.

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With the weather rapidly changing and the leaves already falling off the trees it is no surprise that fall has arrived. For those with end of summer blues and can’t seem to grip the fact that fall has arrives, here is a list of fun activities to do to get in to the fall mood. Click here to read more about this.

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A new study has shown that you release more endorphins when exercising in a group than you do alone. The release of endorphins effects ones pain threshold, and thus, people who exercise alone have a lower threshold for pain than those who partake in group exercise. Click here to read more about this study as well as additional findings.

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More men are interested in taking grooming to the next level, the “guybrow” grooming. Some salons even have “guybrow” specials, where men can get their eyebrows done at a discounted price. Click here to read about the new trend that sweeping the nation!

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It’s not just about the travel destination anymore, but now even your hotel can be part of your vacation. Click here to look at pictures at some of the world’s weirdest hotels…it may even inspire you to take a trip!

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Veterans Up and Running is an organization that helps the homeless Veteran population in Boston, MA. Through team structured runs, it helps the Veterans with motivation, self improvement, and gets them back on a path toward employment.

Veterans Up and Running is run by a husband and wife team, Shannon and Robyn Varney. They have a love for running and helping out their community. In order to keep Veterans Up and Running going they need grants for scholarships to help with the Veterans’ educational development.

To learn more about Veterans Up and Running or to donate click here!

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Did someone ever call you close minded? Here are tips to ensure your mind is “open” which results in a richer and more fulfilling life. Click here to read the tips.

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Limelight Arts is a music and performing arts training and community center in Philadelphia. It was started by Frank Machos and is girlfriend Heidi Breuer in 2008. Frank has a masters degree from the University of the Arts and wanted to be able to give back to the community through music and arts.

Right now Limelight holds after school programs for music, acting, and dance lessons. Additionally, after the students learn their music, play or routine, a showcase is performed by the students.

Limelight arts would like to be able to give scholarships to students so that all students have an equal opportunity to study the arts.

Click here to donate and read more about Limelight Arts!

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Football season has begun and thus, fantasy football. In the past football and the online game of fantasy football has always been associated with men, but these woman are ready to break the sterotype by starting a ‘womans league’. Click here to read more about this.

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