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The Good News Network is an extremely important initiative. I recommend that each person makes it a habit to visit the website at least once a day. Positive information benefits us emotionally, physically, and mentally. It can contribute in a meaningful way to a happier and healthier life.

- Tal Ben-Shahar, Harvard University psychology professor

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You Get What You Expect: Attracting Thieves

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Posted by geri
Thursday, 19 July 2007
EDITOR'S BLOG — A perfect example of the Law of Attraction was presented to me last night when my new neighbor came to our door sullen and cross. In spring when we introduced ourselves to Alan, standing in a woodland between our homes, he mentioned with pride that he was going to install a security system in his cabin, which is at the end of a gravel road, a half mile from the main street. I was surprised that he'd assumed such a location would need security and explained that in 15 years I'd had no trouble here. "The only thing that'll bring crime down this road is you installing a security system."... Read More Add Comment (10)

Take a Look at the GNN-i Team

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Posted by geri
Sunday, 15 July 2007
EDITOR'S BLOG — I wanted to express my gratitude to the people who make my job a lot easier. They are the volunteers who give their time so that GNN-i might flourish. This is a wonderful group: Kerrie, my proof-reader; Michael, our new science writer; Cristina, our summer intern; Andrew, a dedicated viewer who uncovers good news links and sends them by e-mail... Our Team Page is now edited (in the About Us section) to reflect these new faces and tell who they are. If you want to offer your talent and enthusiasm to the group (maybe you're a tax preparer, or a photographer) we'd love to hear from you. Go to the Team Page for details. Add Comment (1)

Editor's Blog: Contact Form Out of Order, July 4-9

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Posted by geri
Tuesday, 10 July 2007
For the few people who used my contact form to send me a message between July 3-July 9, I didn't receive it. The mail server on my isp was "acting up", bouncing e-mail messages and, then, deleting some mail while I watched the screen in disbelief. (Have you ever heard the song by Todd Rundgren, I Hate My Fricken' ISP?) Anyway, I'm moving to a different hosting company within the week and will make a special announcement regarding the fact. For now, resend your messages! Add Comment (1)

Ode to the Founding Fathers on the Fourth of July

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Posted by geri
Wednesday, 04 July 2007
Editor's Blog - Happy Independence Day to all Americans! Do you remember the French newspaper headline the day after 9/11: We Are All Americans Now... I hope we can rekindle that feeling of community around the world, because Americans deserve to be thought of with warmth. Despite our government's dreadful mistakes over the years, the torch still burns faintly, the reminder that we can lead wisely, we can bring hope, we can embrace the world. I thank our lucky stars for the confluence of brave and thoughtful farmers and craftsmen who landed in Boston and Philadelphia and Jamestown as settlers, who spoke out for religious rights, freedom of speech and independence of thought... Read More Add Comment (0)

News Anchor Refuses to Read Paris Hilton Story in On-Air Protest

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Posted by geri
Sunday, 01 July 2007
EDITOR'S BLOG - Mika Brzezinski is my new hero! The MSNBC anchorwoman refused to read a Paris Hilton story chosen as the lead for her morning newscast this week. This video shows her trying to burn the script and finally ripping it, and later shredding an updated copy. The public protest against her editors' news judgement has brought her praise from both viewers and media professionals alike. She says, "I had one woman send me an email that said she was weeping tears of joy that someone finally took a stand... We were making a statement on our show. I hope it will start to change something... We need to have an open discussion about what is news and what is not." This edited version of Brzezinski's on-air protest has been viewed more than 1.3 million times on YouTube. Add Comment (2)