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Optimist T shirts

We finally found a reliable good quality T-shirt supplier on who's website we just opened our OptimistWorld Shop.

Human touch underground and overground in London

As much as being the vibrant and exciting city that it is, London is also a place that can de-humanise each one of its inhabitants

New Children's Hospital Appeal launching the new limited edition book titled ?The Dog'

The New Children's Hospital Appeal held a black tie gala dinner and dance at the Lowry Hotel to celebrate the launch of brand new limited edition book titled ?The Dog' being sold to benefit the charity.

Help the environment and have a Green Halloween

Even though I found this on a US orientated site, it is very relevant for all of us...

Uncontacted tribe photographed near Brazil-Peru border

Members of one of the world's last uncontacted tribeshave been spotted and photographed from the air near the Brazil-Peru border. The photos were taken during several flights

Lynda Bellingham supports Action For Kids

Lynda Bellingham, comedy actor and regular presenter on ITV's Loose Women, is appearing in an awareness-raising film for national disability charity Action For Kids.

Julio Diaz

Julio Diaz has a daily routine. Every night, the 31-year-old social worker ends his hour-long subway commute to the Bronx one stop early, just so he can eat at his favorite diner.

More than 1000 new species discovered

In the decade of 1997-2007, over a thousand new species were discovered in Greater Mekong (Southeast Asia). Such biodiversity was identified mostly in jungles and wetlands...

Glen Forbes - how my friend?s idea changed the lives of many underprivileged children

In December 2003, my friends Glen Forbes and Ludovico D'Elia went on an extensive travel expedition to Ethiopia. They travelled to the agricultural town of Jinka as part of their trip to the southern Ethiopian Omo Valley region. To gain an insight into the local education and the way of life they paid a visit to Jinka's secondary school where they met with the headmaster, some of the teachers and many of the pupils.

Commuting Joy

First day back from holiday and after an interesting journey on my way to a client's office in Twickenham I felt I truly deserved a nice cup of freshly grounded espresso and maybe even splash out on a high calorie pastry. After all, I needed to be eased back gently into the daily grind.

Slow Travel

Donating clothes to be recycled.

Does everyone know you can donate clothes,shoes, bags and materials that are ripped,stained and basically unsellable to your local charity shop?

volunteering for the homeless worldcup

if you are interested in a fantastic holiday exploring the best of Australia and also giving something back by volunteering for a week at the Melbourne 2008 Homeless World Cup then look no further.

The oldest living tree is in Sweden

Yesterday, as I was hunting for good news to give my readers, I stumbled upon a few months old news that cheered me up very much indeed!

Mark Cavendish leaves other Tour de France cyclists behind...

To all cycling fans out there Mark Cavendish is something of a legend.

SPORTS

Malcolm Levene - Optimist - Power Of One Principles

Personal Branding and Your Personal Taste ? A Winning Combination

Mothers Day

The sun has got his hat on!

Creating Chances 2008/09 - Community groups, charities and good causes can win a Barclays Premier League player and a cash donation.

Every Barclays Premier League football club is to donate a player to their local community and help raise the profile of organisations like schools, charities or community groups. Additionally the Premier League will make 120 ?4,000

Online Counselling Out takes

I had an interesting weekend trying to create a video blogg to promote my online counselling.

Belize Chess Project

This is a such an amazing project helping to get children off the street through introducing them to chess in the most imaginative way.

Sustainability and Economy - Barrack Obama's Green Jobs

Barack Obama promised a $150bn "Apollo project" to bring jobs and energy security to the US through a new alternative energy economy, if his final push for votes would bring victory in the presidential election on Tuesday.

Volounteers wanted for paid photo shoot for ASDA

Shelley Durkan Casting are looking for male and females that work in the public sector, ie. nurses, volunteers, policemen etc. for the next George of Asda clothing shoot.

Let us Smile

As I looked everywhere for some good news to give to you, I remembered one amazing picture I saw on December 1st. I am sure you have seen it too: the sky smiling at us down on Earth.

Celebrities Dive In for charity with a fresh approach for clean water

Keira Knightley, Lilly Cole, Kelly Brook as well as Britain's next Top Model and many more have been photographed under water to raise awareness about the fresh water crises.

Let's talk to Coca Cola about saving the World's children

After 120-something years Coco-Cola still pushes all thecampaigning buttons in remaining to be a leading global soft drink.

Oldest living tree is in Sweden

Yesterday, as I was hunting for good news to give my readers, I stumbled upon a few months old news that cheered me up very much indeed!

Oscar Pistorius

Double amputee Oscar Pistorius can try to qualify for the Beijing Olympics after winning his appeal against a ban at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), the South African said on Friday.

Good news - new population of endangered Tonkin snub-nosed monkey discovered

A new population of the extremely rare Tonkin snub-nosed monkey, so-called because of its unusual and distinctive up-turned nose, has recently been discovered in a remote forested area of northern Vietnam.

African wall of trees was adopted at the Community of Sahel

Three years after it was first proposed, preparations for an African 'wall of trees' to slow down the southwards spread of the Sahara desert are finally getting underway.

The 'Great Green Wall' will involve several stretches of trees from Maurita

Seahorse Baby Boom in Dorset

Dorset is experiencing a baby boom - of seahorses. Dorset Wildlife Trust has recorded repeated sightings of pregnant seahorses at Studland. Without better protection though the trust fears the boom might be short-lived.

Save A Species, Save The Environment

Trachemys scripta is the fancy name for Red Eared Slider.

just wanted to point out someone amazing in the UK

Cooking to end fuel poverty

As global oil prices continue to rise, a study by a UK energy supplier last week revealed the knock-on effects on the domestic energy market.

Claire Perez Ekman - Inspiring Optimist Blog

Beauty Stared Back - Sometimes, it happens that one takes Beauty straight in the face without any warning. Our planet offers us so many wonders that it is difficult to name them all;

World Malaria Day 2009: NetsforLife ? Launches Phase 2

NetsforLife? (netsforlifeafrica.org) brings together corporations, foundations, faith-based organizations and private donors in a collaborative initiative focused on eliminating malaria in Africa.

Shamans and horses work magic on autistic Rowan

Rupert Isaacson was almost at his wits' end over his son's demonic fits, but a riding trip in Mongolia to visit local healers brought an amazing change

Okay, it's raining but...

This isn't a huge rev

Researchers unveil Formula 3 racing car powered by chocolate and steered by carrots

Researchers at the University of Warwick have today, Tuesday 5th May, unveiled the "WorldFirst Formula 3 racing car" which is powered by chocolate, steered by carrots, has bodywork made from potatoes, and can still do 125mph around corners.

You are 15% likelier to be happier if your friends are

According to Harvard Business Review, that's the amount of influence your friends' moods have on yours. Interestingly, you have a 61% greater risk of smoking if your friends do.

Corporate Social Responsibility - Optimist CSR Blog by Jo Matthews

Positive Perceptions - In the quest to be green and ethical and responsible and all that jazz, sometimes it?s too easy to be negative.

The Inspired Times Blog - an 'Alternative Lifestyle? magazine

Inspired Times Magazine: 'A Dedication to Healing.....' The Global Natural Healthcare Trust (GNHCT) is a small charity doing a big job in South Africa! They provide herbal formulas to those with the HIV/AIDS virus free of charge. Inspired Times Editor, Sharon Henshall, learns more.

Inspiring Quotes by Move Beyond - Maximising Potential

"Life's challenges are not supposed to paralyze you; they're supposed to help you discover who you are..." ~ Bernice Johnson Reagon

Health and Fitness

Smile-activated ice cream vending machine

The underlying technology is sophisticated, but the concept is simple: consumers walk up to the machine, smile and are rewarded with a frozen treat.