The Good News Thread

[aftershocks]

For everyone interested in ballet, New York City Ballet is performing now. It's an online fundraiser:

New York City Ballet Presents Christopher Wheeldon's This Bitter Earth

In the midst of preparing for our now-canceled spring performances, NYCB had recently completed production on a short film meant to be used to promote our se...

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Oh sorry, it's not being performed now. It was part of a fundraiser that took place in April. They raised $12,479.

I suppose those who keep up with the dance and ballet world are already aware of the online streaming events.

 

[attyfan]

From Buffalo:

A teen who spent 10 hours cleaning up after a protest is rewarded with a car and a college scholarship | CNN

When Antonio Gwynn Jr. saw the damage from protests in his hometown of Buffalo, New York, he grabbed a broom, bought some trash bags and started cleaning the streets by himself.

www.cnn.com

 

[attyfan]

A truly great Portugese hero:

The Portuguese diplomat who saved thousands of people and lost everything except his good name | CNN

Arthur Berger and Harry Wall write that the Portuguese Parliament's decision to honor Aristides de Sousa Mendes, who was granting life-saving transit visas to refugees escaping Nazi occupation, is an important moral message for our times -- as racism and anti-immigration rhetoric remains very...

www.cnn.com

 

[aftershocks]

I came across this Instagram post on a M&H Instagram fan account. I didn't see this at the time of the royal wedding, but that's when British-Jamaican musical artist (Labrinth) put together this fantastic piece -- taking the trumpet fanfare and creating a sweet R&B melody out of it, with cool lyrics to boot! It was re-posted on this fan account in tribute to M&H's second wedding anniversary:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CAcGZZhFUzR/ (Fanfare 'Royal Wedding Song' by Labrinth)

Here's more from Labrinth on YouTube. He's very talented:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOkh9BH7IiY He explains how creating 'the royal wedding R&B song' happened

Examples of his other work:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50VWOBi0VFs Jealous

Labrinth - Beneath Your Beautiful (Official Video) ft. Emeli Sandé

Official music video for ”Beneath Your Beautiful” by Labrinth feat. Emeli SandéListen to Labrinth: https://labrinth.lnk.to/listenYDWatch more videos by Labri...

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LSD - Audio (Official Video) ft. Sia, Diplo, Labrinth

Labrinth, Sia & Diplo present LSD - Audio (Official Video) Stream LSD’s Audio: http://smarturl.it/LSD-Audio Spotify: http://smarturl.it/LSD-Audio/Spotify iTu...

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Labrinth - Let It Be (Official Video)

Official music video for ”Let It Be” by LabrinthListen to Labrinth: https://labrinth.lnk.to/listenYDWatch more videos by Labrinth: https://labrinth.lnk.to/li...

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Labrinth Madonna Tribute: 'Frozen' & 'Like a Prayer' Performance | Billboard Women in Music 2016

Subscribe for The Latest Hot 100 Charts & ALL Music News! ►► https://bitly.com/BillboardSubLabrinth and The Harlem Boys and Girls' Choir perform Madonna's 'F...

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[paskatefan]

One of our cousins was getting dialysis for several years (3 times a week). He just had his kidney transplant a few days ago. We're hoping that it was a successful match. He is an amazing guy with an incredibly positive outlook on life despite the health issues. ?

 

[Sylvia]

BBC video - Bank note helps Holocaust survivor reunite with her liberator's family:

Bank note helps Holocaust survivor reunite with her liberator

Auschwitz survivor Lily Eber was given a banknote with a message inscribed on it when she was freed.

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Background article:

'Good luck and happiness': Soldier's touching note for Auschwitz survivor found - Jewish News

'A start to a new life. Good luck and happiness' was written on the banknote by Private Hayman Shulman as he helped rescue Lily Ebert from a death march

jewishnews.timesofisrael.com

 

[ilovepaydays]

I don’t see a current TV thread to put this in, but here’s a Jeopardy and health update from Alex Trebek. ?

EDIT - I did also about post this in the Winter/Spring 2020 TV thread. But, seriously - I’m amazed at how well his treatment is going - especially for pancreatic cancer at his age.

 

[attyfan]

Another real life superhero:

Boy, 6, survives dog attack after stepping in front of sister to save her

"If someone had to die, I thought it should be me," Robert and Teila Walker said their son, Bridger, told them.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[Cachoo]

For the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 here is a terrific projection on the Washington Monument: https://youtu.be/PJwc0ymVV70

 

[Buzz]

Charity offering free vet services and food to animal companions of the poor in California.

Pets in Need Project helps over 1,000 homeless pets in California

A new program called the "Pets in Need Project" is providing free veterinary care, food and supplies to homeless pets on Skid Row.

finance.yahoo.com

 

[Buzz]

I’m a proud Black Irish dancer. Here’s why I see my differences as motivation | GMA Digital

20-year-old Morgan Bullock from Richmond Virginia, who is one of few Black Irish dancers she knows of, shares you don’t make history “by staying inside a box...

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[Buzz]

A Legend From The Deep Awakens, Meet The Seattle Kraken!

Watch as the logo and name are revealed for the NHL's 32nd team, the Seattle Kraken! ---------------------------------------------- Subscribe to Sportsnet on...

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[aftershocks]

^^ Yes, and I figured there'd be some negative people ignorantly popping off about 'cultural appropriation,' without understanding what that term means. It's really nice to see all the positive reactions, of course.

Morgan Bullock is obviously not engaging in 'cultural appropriation.' She was already a dancer, and she tried out the Irish dancing genre which was new to her, and she is excelling at it, which helps to spread interest and appreciation in the art form. Too bad people don't understand that the ancient Celts were people of color. So were the ancient Vikings. Sorry to break it to people who believe that 'white' and 'black' manmade constructed labels somehow make humans exclusively separate from each other. We are all related.

So-called 'white' rappers and hip hop artists who excel in those art forms are not denigrated, if they are good at what they do. So much of popular music and popular dance originate from African beats, rhythms, and cultures. America is a melting pot of cultures, and the sooner we stop looking at each other with divisive notions and ignorance, the sooner we can work together on making our world a better place. I doubt it will be happening in my lifetime. But the possibility for change, greater unity and understanding exists.

 

[Buzz]

Loyal camel walks across the desert to find its former owners

Heart-warming footage shows the camel finally returning to its former owners in China's Inner Mongolia region on Wednesday after walking over 62 miles trying to find home.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[aftershocks]

Baby Elephant throws a tantrum:

Baby elephant throwing a tantrum

A herd of elephant passed in front of us and I caught this baby elephant looking like bambi on ice.Jukin Media Verified (Original) * For licensing / permissi...

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I'm with those commenters who point out that the little one was merely eager to scratch it's bum and roll around in the dirt. But some of the comments are so funny...

 

[Buzz]

Louisiana man goes from hospital security guard to medical student

Russell Ledet hopes to use his story to inspire black youths "to make an impact".

www.bbc.com

 

[Buzz]

Going for a Lake District walk with Max the Miracle Dog

Kerry Irving and his three dogs have become an internet sensation, so the BBC joined them for a walk.

www.bbc.com

 

[Buzz]

Ugandan gorillas in Bwindi park have 'baby boom'

Five baby gorillas are born in six weeks in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

www.bbc.com

 

[skatesindreams]

How 11-year-old Nigerian boy went from dancing barefoot in the streets to viral ballet star | CNN

Eleven-year-old Nigerian Anthony Mmesoma Madu has won a scholarship with the American Ballet Theater after a video of him dancing in the rain went viral.

www.cnn.com

 

[attyfan]

A real life Willy Wonka:

A candy maker is giving away a candy factory in a nationwide treasure hunt

A quirky candy maker has launched a nationwide treasure hunt, sending sugar mavens into a frenzy. They'll need to pay to play for the ultimate prize -- one of his candy factories.

www.cnn.com

 

[Vash01]

Native American Navajo Nation reports no new coronavirus cases for first time | The Irish Post

THE NATIVE American Navajo Nation tribes have reported no cases of coronavirus for the first time...

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Navajo nation receives gifts from the Irish to deal with the crisis.

 

[Buzz]

Typewriter artist James Cook's first exhibition features Hollywood stars

James Cook uses the characters of a typewriter to create likenesses of Tom Hanks and Bill Murray.

www.bbc.com

 

[Buzz]

Hero L.A. cop who saved partner in shooting is mother, ex-librarian and recent police graduate

Claudia Apolinar has been praise for her 'intestinal fortitute' after she pulled her partner out of the car and radioed for help despite suffering multiple bullet w…

nationalpost.com

 

[attyfan]

A town saves itself:

How a 'Hillbilly Brigade' saved an Oregon town from raging wildfires

Nicole West steered her bulldozer through the smoldering forest, pushing logs into the underbrush and away from the wildfires ripping through Oregon's Cascade Mountains. Her border collie, Oink, rode shotgun as West and a volunteer crew raced to clear a fire line.

www.reuters.com

 

[Buzz]

Guy Who Didn't Like Cats Can't Stop Rescuing Them Now | The Dodo Heroes

This guy couldn't stand cats — now he spends 3 hours a day feeding strays ❤️️ Check out more of Calvin's rescue work on Instagram: https://thedo.do/blacknoah...

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[Buzz]

The cat who hitched a lift on a worldwide tour

Former Scottish rugby player Dean Nicholson met a lifelong friend as he cycled around the world.

www.bbc.com

 

[Buzz]

They turned recycled wood into a booming business

Rylan Scarfe and Hayden Murray are splitting and bundling wood in Yellowknife. What started as a gig to earn a bit of pocket money quickly turned into a boom...

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[Buzz]

Teen Raises Thousands to Support Senior Dogs | In This Together | NowThis

This young girl is on a mission to help senior dogs find loving homes ? » Subscribe to NowThis: http://go.nowth.is/News_Subscribe » Sign up for our newslette...

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[Buzz]

Marathon walk for 104-year-old inspired by Captain Tom

At 104, Ruth Saunders is walking a charity marathon after being inspired by Captain Sir Tom Moore.

www.bbc.com

 

[Peaches LaTour]

One of our cousins was getting dialysis for several years (3 times a week). He just had his kidney transplant a few days ago. We're hoping that it was a successful match. He is an amazing guy with an incredibly positive outlook on life despite the health issues. ?

Wishing him well. ?