
The Edison Effect
Frank Attwood was one of those guys who seemed to have it all — he just wasn’t happy. He searched for something fulfilling and rewarding and found his answer in the greatest inventor this country has ever known.
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Frank Attwood was one of those guys who seemed to have it all — he just wasn’t happy. He searched for something fulfilling and rewarding and found his answer in the greatest inventor this country has ever known.

More than 55,000 runners participated in the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, making it the biggest weekend-running event in America.

Picture it — 20 women, all breast cancer survivors, in a single dragon boat paddling as one. It’s a statement about the power of faith and friendship. It’s the art of Growing Bolder. It’s one heck of good time.

Scot Weiss left a promising career in finance to chase an American dream — inventing a product and starting a company. But even good ideas are extremely difficult to get produced, distributed and sold.

The next time you go to your gym, take a look around. People of all ages are working out. With one program, membership is free, classes are available all across the nation, and the program is changing lives.

In nearly 40 years as a news photographer, Red Huber has covered many major news events and has won countless awards. His space shuttle photos are breathtaking. How does he get such amazing shots? We find out.

There are times when we all wish we could stop time. But not Tom Bransford! His life’s passion was in making sure time kept ticking.

Fred Fruehan did not hesitate to enlist in WWI, although he would rather have stayed in Pennsylvania and married his sweetheart, Caroline. But as Fred told us, all involved felt that duty to his country came first.

Today, the Korean conflict is considered the “forgotten war.” It began just five years after the end of World War II and has been overshadowed by the Vietnam War. One of many forgotten heroes was Phillip Kulbes, who received a Silver Star for his bravery.

Chet Hoff lived longer than any former professional athlete in history. But he was unknown until his 100th birthday in 1991 when a TV appearance and a photo taken in a Yankee uniform gained him worldwide attention.

For 40 years, Ida Bransford was on the lookout for depression glass that she collected to reminded her of her youth. She was able to amass a wonderful collection that filled both her home and her heart! Her collection brought her great joy and comfort until her passing. Perhaps her collection and her story will remind you of something or someone in your life!

You’ve heard of the battle against breast cancer — but how about the paddle? One of the fastest-growing team sports is bringing survivors and supporters together: dragon boat racing.