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“Talent hits a target no one else can hit. Genius hits a target no one else can see.” – Arthur Schopenhauer
Quote of the Day: “Talent hits a target no one else can hit. Genius hits a target no one else can see.” – Arthur SchopenhauernnPhoto by: Andrea Leopardi (self portrait taken in Patagonia, Argentina)nnWith a new inspirational quote every day, atop the perfect photo—collected and archived on our Quote of the Day page—why not bookmark GNN.org for […]
Good News in History, August 9
Happy Birthday to Sam Elliott, who turns 80 today. The actor’s lanky physique, thick handlebar mustache, and deep, resonant West Texas drawl have led to frequent roles as cowboys and ranchers, like Virgil Earp (co-starring with Kurt Russell and Val Kilmer) in Tombstone. After being nominated for two Emmy Awards and two Golden Globes (for […]
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More African Girls Can Get Ahead Thanks to School Uniforms Designed to Grow with the Student
nnIn one of the poorest countries in the world, an American entrepreneur is empowering women and girls to stay in school and become household earners.nnEmploying women as seamstresses with a generous benefits package to sew school uniforms—one of the highest financial barriers to entry into the school system—two generations of females benefit.nnThe not-for-profit socially-minded enterprise […]
Bloomberg Gives Away Another $600 Million to Fund Medical Students–This Time, for 5 Historically Black Colleges
nnAmerican billionaire philanthropist Michael Bloomberg has announced that a series of grants worth $600 million will be presented to five historically Black colleges and universities.nnThe donations are being channeled specifically to the universities’ medical colleges, and Mr. Bloomberg’s philanthropic organization said it hopes they will sprout greater representation in the medical sector, where Black doctors […]
Archaeologists Find Literal Pot of Gold, but it’s Not in Ireland
nnIt’s one of the best things an archaeologist can hope to find: a hoard of gold coins. One was dug up recently in a terracotta pot, meaning that, if one sustains the pun, they found a pot of gold.nnThey didn’t find it at the end of a rainbow, however, but it was at the ‘end’ […]
12-year-old Girl Earns ‘Black Belt’ of Fishing, Becoming Master Angler of Maryland
nnA story coming from Maryland celebrates the depths of a young girl’s talents, as a 12-year-old fishing enthusiast received honors from the state.nnDubbed the “black belt of angling” Lucy Moore was awarded the Master Angler Award after a year of chasing rare catches with her dad.nnMoore has been interested in fishing since age 3 when […]