Read more inspiration stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/17354/inspiration.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 7:07:49 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/72580/strong-women-do-like-movies-good-movies.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThis weekend's battle at the multiplex, where sci-fi trounced Amelia Earhart, has carried over into the world of virtual opinion. Washington Post critic Ann Hornaday fired the first shot, and Sady Doyle fires back, explaining that she senses a “note of condescension.” See Amelia , Hornaday implores. “No Manolo Blahniks! No...http://www.newser.com/story/72580/strong-women-do-like-movies-good-movies.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 26 Oct 2009 13:56:28 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/59253/eminem-serial-killers-inspire-me.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWhere has Eminem been since his last album hit the shelves in 2004? At first, mostly drowning in a sea of depression and prescription drugs, the rapper says in an interview with the Guardian . But for a year now he's been clean and focused on getting back to his roots—...http://www.newser.com/story/59253/eminem-serial-killers-inspire-me.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSun, 17 May 2009 14:33:17 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/49373/michelle-obamas-brother-will-pen-memoir.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagCraig Robinson, brother of First Lady Michelle Obama, is working on a book to be published next year, the AP reports. Robinson, who coaches the men’s basketball team at Oregon State, hopes the book—entitled A Game of Character —will be part memoir, part inspirational guide.http://www.newser.com/story/49373/michelle-obamas-brother-will-pen-memoir.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 29 Jan 2009 16:16:01 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/42106/can-obama-be-the-new-fdr.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagBarack Obama’s call yesterday to “act swiftly” to address the economic crisis clearly echoed Franklin Roosevelt’s inaugural address during the Depression: “action, and action now.” But while Obama's “crisp competence” was welcome, he wasn't particularly inspirational, and, Joe Nocera writes in the New York Times , filling the shoes of FDR...http://www.newser.com/story/42106/can-obama-be-the-new-fdr.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 08 Nov 2008 13:08:24 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/35059/madge-makes-50-look-good.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe Material Girl may be adding a new role in her career: poster child for the 50-and-fabulous, the AP reports. She's athletic, ambitious, kicking off a world tour next month—what more does an aging fan need? "I just think she's awesome," a 55-year-old mom said. "Here's a woman that's...http://www.newser.com/story/35059/madge-makes-50-look-good.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 16 Aug 2008 18:36:17 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/22517/living-life-while-facing-death.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagProfessor Randy Pausch may be dying of pancreatic cancer, but a video of his “last lecture” continues to inspire millions around the world, the Independent reports. Pausch delivered his speech, titled "Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams,” to laughter and tears at Carnegie Mellon in September. Picked up by the Wall...http://www.newser.com/story/22517/living-life-while-facing-death.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 31 Mar 2008 19:32:28 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/12178/shes-the-real-sweet-caroline.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagNeil Diamond ended decades of mystery about his most famous song by confessing to JFK’s daughter that she’s the “Sweet Caroline” in question—and then serenading her via satellite at her 50th birthday bash. “I’ve never discussed it with anybody before,” says Diamond, who got inspired after seeing a photo...http://www.newser.com/story/12178/shes-the-real-sweet-caroline.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 20 Nov 2007 16:20:59 CST