Publications

Last October, at the ripe age of eighty, grandmother Natalie Grabow became the oldest woman to ever complete an entire Ironman. Competing in the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, Natalie conquered something she never expected to even consider attempting. Her story is filled with an incredible amount of passion, grit, and resilience, and it truly deserves a spot in the history books.  Ironman competitions are in a triathlon format consisting of three separate events

A founding principle of Positive World, Positive People, is connection. Forming bonds with one another is fundamental to a positive livelihood. In podcast episodes, discussions about the benefits of connection have occurred; however, developing a further understanding of particular components of connection requires additional information. Most conversations about connection on PoWoPoPe relate directly to teenage connections; ways to build and strengthen friendships and relati

In September 2025, the High Seas Treaty finally reached sixty ratifications to implement crucial ocean guidelines in January 2026. The treaty is an international agreement that paves new arrangements for marine protection in open seas. It also implies a series of rules on the sustainable and fair use of the international waters. Overall, it is a milestone for the future of the Earth’s oceans; however, it took longer than a couple of months to be executed.  The idea for a tr

As 2025 comes to a close, the final Positive World, Positive People article will highlight some of the most significant positive advancements from this year. Since releasing the platform in September, the overall purpose of PoWoPoPe is to provide insightful education and spotlight the good moments in life for teenagers. It is crucial to acknowledge that the next few advancements are among the many positive successes that occurred this past year. Each one is a reminder that ne

Jackson Pollock once said, “Art is coming face to face with yourself." Practicing and observing art enables individuals to expand their creative minds and their internal visions into reality. However, recent studies show art is not only beneficial for the unique spirit of humans, but also their health and well-being.  Earlier this year,  the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London conducted an extraordinary study. The conclusion fr

The science fiction stories of blind individuals regaining their vision may soon be a reality. Due to a series of medical breakthroughs, the world of ophthalmology will forever shift by a minuscule implant of technology called PRIMA. Recently, the discovery of a solution to vision problems, including dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), has been consistent and difficult. However, in October, scientists finally reached a breakthrough with the PRIMA system. The PRIMA im

Manolo Betancur, the owner of Manolo’s Bakery in Charlotte, North Carolina, continues to do a very special task for the community. For the past twelve years, Manolo has donated cakes for the birthdays of various homeless citizens in Charlotte. In an interview with the Today Show, he even tells them,“‘We don’t call them ‘homeless[...]They’re our neighbors.’” However, Manolo’s contributions to the Charlotte community do not end with the birthday cakes.  Coincidentally, Manolo

Around the world, the threat of extinction frightens a multitude of species. According to The IUCN Red List, “​​There are more than 169,000 species on The IUCN Red List, with more than 47,000 species threatened with extinction .” Unfortunately, most of the threats to animal populations are due to the ignorance and actions of humanity. Regardless, certain animals continue to thrive and persevere throughout society; the blue dasher dragonfly is just one.  Many dragonflies are

​ ​Popping into a children’s boxing class sparked a multitude of memories for double gold Olympic medalist Nicola Adams. This past summer, Nicola stopped by Ipswich Boxing Club in Suffolk, England, to run a masterclass. Her presence was admired by many of the athletes, and this session was one of many ways Nicola has influenced the world of up-and-coming youth boxers. Nicola’s story is one to remember. At the 2012 London Olympics, Nicola entered the boxing ring with passion

In 2018, the friendship between Joey Remano and Beni Lukumu began. However, unlike most friendship stories, theirs was a luck of the draw.  At the time, UT Austin senior Remano was skateboarding down the street as if it were any other day. Unfortunately, Remano had to make the risky decision to swerve into a ditch to avoid an oncoming car. This action led to Remano breaking his wrist, and instead of calling an ambulance for assistance, he called an Uber. Remano did not have

The result of the Women’s Rugby World Cup was not the only thing discussed on September 27, 2025. Rugby is a sport of strength, precision, and perseverance. The physical toll players feel is immense, but sometimes the mental toll is also abundant. Body positivity and acceptance have become the most significant topics of conversation within the sport, and for good reason. “Women in Sport” claims that, in the UK alone, millions of girls are dropping out of sports, one reason be

Something was beginning to capture Chris Kolstad’s attention. The Minnesota Pizza Man shop owner started to notice an immense number of people digging through the restaurant's dumpster. The event was not unknown to Chris, as he had observed a couple of instances beforehand. However, once the diving became more frequent, he knew that something had to be done. On July 29, 2025, Chris announced a public plea. “Please do not eat out of our dumpsters,” Kolstad wrote, “Nobody dese

The crisis our climate is currently facing is incredibly drastic, but the impacts of our crisis do not affect all humans equally. Female civilians across the globe face the despising effects on a larger scale compared to their coexisting male counterparts. From spiking cases of violence to being pulled from educational institutions, the effects vary widely. One instance is in Nigeria. According to UNICEF, 10 million children ages 5 to 14 lack a proper education and are subst

There are now 27 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs located in Ukraine, but a couple of years ago, that wasn’t the case. Starting in 2019, Nathan’s was just beginning its journey to Ukraine, and it’s thanks to one man, Oleksiy Dronov. Socar, a popular gas station company in Ukraine, was searching for a special type of hot dog. They wanted something different from the traditional French-style dogs found in nearby stores. They wanted a captivating piece for their stations. That was when

When underwater photographer Mike Papish discovered a 322-pound, injured loggerhead sea turtle in the Florida Keys, he knew something had to be done and fast.  While photographing off the coast of Islamorada in the Florida Keys, Mike Papish spotted Lenny in a shocking state. He was struggling to swim, and the visible injuries that surrounded his body were ghastly. The photographer acted quickly and with the help of his friends at Sundance Watersports, was able to load Lenny o

Meta is formulating the launch of a new A.I. lab dedicated to discovering the depth of “superintelligence,” the super-powered technology designed to be smarter than the human brain. Meta has eased Alexandr Wang, the founder of A.I. company ScaleAI, into the developing program. Additionally, there has been some chatter that Meta is investing billions into ScaleAI so that further employees can contribute to this concept. The public is beginning to recognize this as Meta’s attem

Joe Doucet faced a dilemma while shopping for his dream house in Katonah, New York. He considers himself highly environmentally motivated, so discovering a residency that would fit in with his beliefs was a strenuous challenge. The biggest conundrum was the paint color of the house.  Joe was facing the environmental effects of different colors of paint. It is widely known that lighter-colored buildings reflect the sun, while darker colors absorb it. This natural occurrence l

A dream came true for high school Theater teacher Gary Edwin Robinson on the night of June 8, 2025. During the 78th Annual Tony Awards, hosted at Radio City Music Hall, Gary was presented with the 2025 Excellence in Theater Education Award. The Excellence in Theater Education Award was established in 2015 with the promise to recognize a K-12 teacher in the US for their exemplary work. It highlights an educator who consistently radiates positivity to their students and shows c

One small idea of the community became one of the most successful food pantry services in Southern California. This thought is the reality of the Seva Collective food pantry in Santa Ana, California.  They began in one of the most stressful times on the planet, the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting with only a couple of volunteers and recipients, the Seva group has become something outstanding. With over four million meals in only four years and around 60,000 pounds of food to 1,6

Who could imagine that two disputing armies could come together to gift each other sweets for the Holidays? Frankly, there is no further need to imagine this exchange because it has become a reality.  To celebrate Diwali this year, troops from China and India exchanged some sweet candy. Both of these nations have clashed over a region called Ladakh for many decades. Ladakh is a part of the Jammu-Kashmir union territory in India, yet since the Sino-Indian war in 1962, the are