The Good News Thread

[Buzz]

Dogs are humans' oldest companions, DNA shows

A study of dog DNA patterns shows that our "best friend" among animals is also our oldest one.

www.bbc.com

 

[Buzz]

Borat's Sacha Baron Cohen donates $100,000 to Jeanise Jones' church

Sacha Baron Cohen reportedly donates to the church attended by one of Borat 2's unwitting stars.

www.bbc.com

 

[Buzz]

Back from the dead: Race to save Romania's 65 million-year-old fish

The nocturnal, prehistoric Asprete has teetered on the brink of extinction for decades.

www.bbc.com

 

[Buzz]

Pigeon message found over a century after sent by German soldier

The pair were strolling in the French Alsace region when they came across a tiny capsule.

www.bbc.com

 

[attyfan]

This 81-year-old Italian man couldn't visit his wife in hospital, so he serenaded her from the street | CNN

Prevented from visiting his sick wife in hospital, 81-year-old Stefano Bozzini decided to take to the street outside to serenade her on his accordion.

www.cnn.com

 

[Buzz]

I am certainly no baseball fan but this got my notice!

Kim Ng: Miami Marlins hire first female general manager in MLB history

Kim Ng becomes the first female general manager in Major League Baseball history after being hired by the Miami Marlins.

www.bbc.com

 

[Sylvia]

Honoring One Woman’s Love of Travel – Rick Steves' Travel Blog

blog.ricksteves.com

(CC: @acraven)

 

[Buzz]

Grocery store hires homeless woman who slept in their parking lot l GMA Digital

LaShenda Williams was homeless and living in her car. Everything changed when the Krogers grocery store she used to park at gave her a job. Subscribe to GMA'...

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[Sylvia]

I posted this in the original thread in the Archives but realized this might be a better place to say CONGRATULATIONS to @TanithandBenFan whose Gold Rush (http://jennifercomeaux.blogspot.com/p/gold-rush.html) was one of 2 books winning for Louisiana!

Indie Author Project - 2020 Regional Contest Winners

This year’s third annual Indie Author Project regional contests ran in 14 states and one Canadian province and fielded thousands of submissions.

indieauthorproject.com

This year’s third annual Indie Author Project regional contests ran in 14 U.S. states and one Canadian province and fielded thousands of submissions from authors of all types. In partnership with literary organizations and libraries across North America, these contests reflect an ongoing and expanding effort to encourage strong relationships between indie authors, public libraries, and readers. Out of all of the submissions, these winning titles reflect the best indie-published eBooks each region has to offer in adult and young adult fiction.

 

[TanithandBenFan]

I posted this in the original thread in the Archives but realized this might be a better place to say CONGRATULATIONS to @TanithandBenFan whose Gold Rush (http://jennifercomeaux.blogspot.com/p/gold-rush.html) was one of 2 books winning for Louisiana!

Indie Author Project - 2020 Regional Contest Winners

This year’s third annual Indie Author Project regional contests ran in 14 states and one Canadian province and fielded thousands of submissions.

indieauthorproject.com

Thanks so much, Sylvia!!

 

[attyfan]

Mazel tov to TanithandBenFan on the book!

 

[attyfan]

A Cheeto-loving kid, with a gift for plants:

This kid's love of Cheetos led him to start a business that helped his family move from a shed into an apartment | CNN

Whenever Aaron Moreno heard the ice cream truck's familiar jingle, he looked to his mom for a smile to know if she had enough money for Flamin' Hot Cheetos.

www.cnn.com

 

[attyfan]

There is good in everyone ...

How California prisoners raised $30,000 for a high school student in need | CNN

Soledad State Prison inmates raised more than $30,000 to create a scholarship for a local student. Being involved with the scholarship gave many inside the prison an opportunity they never had: the chance to be a role model.

www.cnn.com

 

[Buzz]

India builds bridge to help reptiles cross road

The unique bridge is constructed over a busy highway to protect animals from being run over.

www.bbc.com

 

[Buzz]

Kosovo ethnic divide eases as Muslim cares for elderly Serb

VAGANESH, Kosovo (AP) — Blagica Dicic, 92 and in failing health, is the only resident of a remote ethnic Serb minority village in the mountains of eastern Kosovo that's been abandoned by all its other inhabitants — including her own children.

apnews.com

 

[taf2002]

There is good in everyone ...

How California prisoners raised $30,000 for a high school student in need | CNN

Soledad State Prison inmates raised more than $30,000 to create a scholarship for a local student. Being involved with the scholarship gave many inside the prison an opportunity they never had: the chance to be a role model.

www.cnn.com

I saw the show This Is Life by Lisa Ling about this. Most of the men involved were murderers serving long sentences but they had turned their lives around & it was heart-warming. I'm looking forward to future shows by her. I have her 2nd show on DVR but haven't watched it yet.

 

[Buzz]

Florida puppy that escaped alligator's jaws becomes sheriff 'deputy dog'

Gunner, a five-month-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, is honoured by his local sheriff in Florida.

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[Buzz]

Nigeria school attack: Hundreds of boys freed, local authorities say

The authorities say more than 300 are on their way home but it is unclear if all have been freed.

www.bbc.com

 

[Buzz]

James Bowen of “A Street Cat Named Bob” fame has adopted two new kitties.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2xng9UDbpw

 

[attyfan]

Santa is a Sikh:

Inspired by his faith, this 'Skipping Sikh Santa' is spreading Christmas cheer | CNN

Rajinder Singh became an internet sensation earlier this year as the "Skipping Sikh," inspiring people to stay active during the pandemic. Now the 74-year-old is back as the "Skipping Sikh Santa," bringing joy in an otherwise tough holiday season.

www.cnn.com

 

[Jot the Dot Dot]

Santa is a Sikh:

Inspired by his faith, this 'Skipping Sikh Santa' is spreading Christmas cheer | CNN

Rajinder Singh became an internet sensation earlier this year as the "Skipping Sikh," inspiring people to stay active during the pandemic. Now the 74-year-old is back as the "Skipping Sikh Santa," bringing joy in an otherwise tough holiday season.

www.cnn.com

And not a Klingon? https://ca.startrek.com/article/first-look-a-very-klingon-khristmas

 

[Jot the Dot Dot]

A success story of triumph over adversity, a deaf woman singing gets the Golden Buzzer on America's Got Talent! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKSWXzAnVe0

 

[Vash01]

A heart warming story of how a group of prisoners donated money to a boy to continue his studies.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2021/01/01/high-school-student-needed-help-with-tuition-so-an-unlikely-group-stepped-up-prison-inmates-raised-32000/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR2R0m7ioxzqfUrnkxzaxfcc1zuXnelRRMvr8ZMjuE56KY2SRisXb2fCAmE

 

[Buzz]

US doctor forgives $650,000 in medical bills for cancer patients

The Arkansas oncologist said the pandemic had left many of his patients struggling to pay.

www.bbc.com

 

[Buzz]

Nine Chinese miners have been rescued after being trapped underground for two weeks.

China mine rescue: Eleven miners brought to surface alive

Efforts to free the miners, who were stuck underground for 14 days, took a dramatic turn on Sunday.

www.bbc.com

 

[Vash01]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/01/28/oregon-snowstorm-vaccine-traffic-covid/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR3-A9a8MfitFkNZRYDDOjfjlyW5xxWhkO5eSJ9jjwphiG03ioNinUFr7fo

Oregon healthcare workers were stuck in a snow storm, too close to expiration date for the vaccine. Local officials had an idea. Vaccinate strangers who are stuck there.

 

[Buzz]

New children’s book about Major Biden.

https://twitter.com/TheOvalPawffice/status/1354631857741160451

 

[Buzz]

USPS Mail Carrier Praised After Quick Thinking Likely Saves Elderly Woman's Life

A United States Postal Service mail carrier is being praised for her actions after her observant eye and quick thinking very well may have saved the life of an elderly woman on her mail route. Shonda Lemon, an eight-year veteran of the USPS, says she’s been delivering mail in Chicago’s Dunning...

www.nbcchicago.com

 

[Buzz]

A pair of pit bull dogs are adopted together after they were orphaned when their dad died in an accident which also left the older dog severely injured.

Pitties Who Lost Their Dad Do a Magical Thing When Meeting Their New Family | The Dodo Pittie Nation

Pittie brothers who lost their dad do the most magical thing when they meet their new family ♥️Keep up with Tonka and Little P on Instagram: https://thedo.do...

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[Vash01]

Kindness in Texas lifts spirits in tough times.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2021/02/19/texas-heb-lost-power/

Another story I saw couple days ago on tv was about a furniture store that allowed people without heat use the beds in their store.