Sahlee B. 
Around 10 years ago, Huang Yung-fu’s life turned upside down. After living more than 40 years in a village built for former soldiers, Huang had expected to live the rest of his life in a tiny village in Taichung, Taiwan. Over the years, however, residents abandoned their homes, and many of the dwellings began to … Read more
Miniature dogs – malteses, poodles, pomeranians, chihuahuas, and the like – are so cute that they are aptly categorized as toy dogs. But has anyone ever seen a pint-sized adult German shepherd? Ranger, an adorable two-year old German Shepherd born with dwarfism, is fated to stay puppy-sized forever. Owned by Shelby Mayo from Phoenix, Arizona, … Read more
Parents are capable of unconditional love for their children but how many can actually build a $51 million theme park for them? Inspired by their special needs daughter Morgan, that is exactly what Gordon and Maggie Hartman did – build a theme park specially designed for people with physical and cognitive challenges. In 2005, the … Read more
This pandemic has hit many families and communities, and whole countries, extremely hard. Nearing the two year mark, the COVID-19 health crisis has damaged economies, forcing many businesses to close down. Restaurants are particularly vulnerable, as they rely on customers whose movements have been restricted to prevent the spread of the virus. New York resident … Read more
We all want to hang on to our loved ones forever, and this company allows you to do just that. Using science, Eterneva transforms loved ones’ ashes into diamonds – giving the chance for families to grieve the loss of beloved family members – humans or animals – in their own way and time. Diamonds … Read more
Considered as the greatest American architect of all time, Frank Lloyd Wright gained primacy in American culture with designs that created some of the most innovative spaces in the United States. With a career that spanned seven decades, he created 1,114 architectural designs, which were realized in 532 structures. As an icon in American architecture, … Read more
All over the world, substance abuse is a problem that plagues families and communities. The World Health Organization estimates that annually around 500,000 deaths can be attributed to drug use. About 70% of these deaths are related to opioids, which include codeine, fentanyl, methadone, and morphine. While effective treatment interventions are available, including rehab, less … Read more
Pests are always a bother, and often we resort to chemicals to get rid of them. Mosquitoes are particularly unpleasant, with bites leading to a range of issues from itchiness to the transmission of serious diseases such as malaria, dengue, and other viruses. Realizing the harmful impacts of pesticides, however, more people are resorting to … Read more
Years ago, Drew Goodall was down on his luck. And homeless. A chance meeting with a stranger, however, would change his life and of many others. After life on the streets, he would become the boss of his own company, giving him the opportunity to extend assistance to people needing a helping hand. More than … Read more
The 4th of July is always a time for great celebration – when family and friends get together to commemorate an all American holiday (Independence Day), and feast, and amazing fireworks. The noise can be a bit stressful, for humans and their pets, but fireworks are particularly distressing for animals. For this reason, Independence Day … Read more
In the 1980s, there was a terror going through the gay community. Little was known about it at the time, but thousands of men would soon die of the mysterious illness now known as HIV/AIDS. Acknowledged to have started in 1981, the world is honoring the 40th anniversary of the beginning of the HIV/AIDS epidemic … Read more
In 2019, Mackenzie Scott, ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, promised to give “until the safe was empty.” Making good on this pledge, Scott announced her third donation amounting to $2.74 billion, this time to organizations focusing on the arts and combating racial discrimination. Her bequests to various charities and organizations now amount to more … Read more