Entertainment’s white face
Statistics show a stark lack of minorities and females throughout the film and TV industry. Each year, the Academy Awards celebrates filmmaking at its finest. Winning an Oscar elevates the reputation of recipients, who are universally recognized as masters of their
Using Robotics to lend a hand
A French start-up looks to use robotics to improve the lives of those diagnosed with autism. By Lizeth Beltran - Each year, the number of children diagnosed with autism appears to grow. At a rate of 1 in 68 children being diagnosed,
A lemonade stand like no other
At 4, Alex made it her mission to end childhood cancer. In 1996, Jay and Liz Scott joined the fight against pediatric cancer when their daughter Alex was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, before her first birthday. Alex inspired people all over the
A Trivia Game that Pays Off Student Debt
“Play trivia, do good, win a million.” A California based company wants to raise 10 million dollars through crowdfunding to pay off some student loans and make three trivia masters millionaires in the process. Givling is a web based trivia game that
A Mobile Shower for the homeless
Most people begin their day by hopping in the shower but for those living in the streets, a clean shower is not conveniently located steps away. By taking a retired city-donated San Francisco Municipal bus and transforming it into a mobile
The Spiritual Roots of Addiction Treatment
Steadying himself at the chapel podium, Jimmy nervously began his testimony. “I was caught in the grip of alcohol,” he said. “It was a compulsion—there was nothing I could do. I was so empty inside. In incredible misery, I really thought
With wings outstretched
Soaring from tree to ledge, to valley to river, a bird rises and lands, eats and drinks, explores as it pleases. With wings outstretched it embodies freedom, peace, happiness and hope. Once caged, it is merely a captive. For The