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Meet the extraordinary physician, biological researcher, author and professor who is most popular for founding and leading the Preventive Medicine Research Institute, a non-profit organization that is responsible for studying and researching more efficient methods of treating various diseases, Dr. Dean Ornish. "I think we can make a difference by taking a coordinated approach". To read more about Dean Ornish visit www.thextraordinary.org

Meet the extraordinary young philanthropist and entrepreneur who is most famous for being the founder of Catchafire, a non-profit organization that connects young professionals with various organizations and causes so they can volunteer their skills to helping people, Rachael Chong. Throughout her career, Rachael has been active in philanthropy. "Everyone wins when people volunteer their skills". To read more about Rachel Chong visit www.thextraordinary.org

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Ludwick Marishane has no qualms admitting that, ever since he was young, he's been searching for ways to be an agent of change. He may be best known as the man behind "DryBath," the first cosmetic of its kind that works for the rich and otherwise. Odorless and biodegradable, it allows people to bathe without using water - you just apply it to your skin and you're good to go. But, before he reached 17 years old, he had already invented a healthy cigarette, a mobile dictionary, and nearly published a nationwide security magazine. To read more about Ludwick Marishane visit www.thextraordinary.org

Biker. Bartender. Tattooed. "Rough around the edges." It's hard to imagine how the same man can also be called a humanitarian, philanthropist, NGO founder, and hero. That exactly what makes Dickson Beattie "Doc" Hendley extraordinary. He doesn't have an illustrious educational background. A C-student is how he'd describe himself - an average guy who happens to care so much for others that he literally risked his life to get results. He founded "Wine to Water" after a stint in Darfur at the height of the genocide. His 501 (c)(3) non-profit aid organization has helped thousands of people in 13 different countries. Yes, he's a CNN Hero. To read more about Doc Hendley visit www.thextraordinary.org

Meet the extraordinary young entrepreneur and scientist who is most popular for being one of the founders of LightSail Energy, Inc., an organization focused on improving technology for the betterment of people's lives, Danielle Fong. She has greatly inspired many budding young scientists to stand up. "Environmentalism is a morality, or a philosophy.Ecopragmatics is a discipline." To read more about Danielle Fong visit www.thextraordinary.org

Meet the extraordinary environmental activist, author, and animal rights activist who is most-known for his conservation work in the seventies and eighties, as well founding Fondation Franz Weber, a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of the environment and the wild life, Franz Weber. "I fight for nature and for immaterial values."To read more about Franz Weber visit www.thextraordinary.org

Maya Shea Penn is the CEO of her very own business, Maya's Ideas, at age eight. Her company makes hand-crafted scarves, headbands, tee-shirts, and accessories. Not only are they fabulous, they are all eco-friendly. As young as she seems, Maya has a profound understanding of her responsibility as a steward of the Earth. Maya's Ideas 4 The Planet is a non-profit organization she set up that's geared towards caring for the planet. Aside from being an entrepreneur, Maya is a published writer, an animator, a speaker, a designer, an illustrator, an artist, a philanthropist, and an inspiration. To read more about Maya Penn visit www.thextraordinary.org

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A wonderful series of interactive stories which use text, music, animation and games to tell the adventures. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/English

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