Pink-footed geese appear to be avoiding new offshore wind farms when migrating back to the UK, a study has suggested.
By monitoring the movement of the birds over four years, researchers were able to detect changes in flight patterns around two newly erected wind farms, suggesting that the species can identify the threat and avoid the rotating blades.
The 9-year-old son of a rock guitarist from the band Great White who died in the 2003 nightclub fire that killed 100 has dedicated his life to bringing toys and smiles to sick children in the hospital.
Acey Longley’s charity is driven by donations of percussion instruments and iTunes gift cards he receives from rock stars from KISS and other bands, as well as regular folks. It’s called B.E.A.T.S. (Bringing Everyone A Tremendous Smile).
Britain’s double Olympic gold hero Mo Farah on Sunday helped launch a “hunger summit” with other athletes aimed at tackling malnutrition worldwide, held at Prime Minister David Cameron’s home.
Fresh from winning the 5,000-metre final on Saturday, Farah joined Cameron, Brazilian football legend Pele, famed Ethiopian distance runner Haile Gebrselassie and Vice President Michel Temer of Brazil, who co-hosted the event.
A user of the popular website, Reddit, posted that she received a special birthday surprise from her pizza deliveryman after ordering the food online.
“On my pizza delivery order, I wrote “It’s my birthday, surprise me” in the special accommodations section. The driver went to the CVS and bought me a birthday card, then put a dollar in it and taped it to the pizza box with a letter.”
He wrote on the card: “Have a good birthday. I know we just met but it feels like forever (ha ha),” and he signed it, “From Gabe, the Delivery Driver.”
A user of the popular website, Reddit, posted that she received a special birthday surprise from her pizza deliveryman after ordering the food online.
“On my pizza delivery order, I wrote “It’s my birthday, surprise me” in the special accommodations section. The driver went to the CVS and bought me a birthday card, then put a dollar in it and taped it to the pizza box with a letter.”
Nasima Khatoon said that yesterday was the happiest day in her life.
The 45-year-old woman of Phulwarisharif, who had been living in a leaky hut for years, received a new apartment thanks to a successful government program launched in 2005.
She took possession of the newly-built one-bedroom flat and related document from Chief Minister Nitish Kumar at a grand opening celebration. He said 50,000 houses will be built in 28 cities of the state. Altogether, 192 beneficiaries were allotted houses this weekend on the outskirts of the state capital.
Nasima Khatoon said that yesterday was the happiest day in her life.
The 45-year-old woman of Phulwarisharif, who had been living in a leaky hut for years, received a new apartment thanks to a successful government program launched in 2005.
She took possession of the newly-built one-bedroom flat and related document from Chief Minister Nitish Kumar at a grand opening celebration. He said 50,000 houses will be built in 28 cities of the state. Altogether, 192 beneficiaries were allotted houses this weekend on the outskirts of the state capital.
Track star Liu Xiang of China, who won a gold medal in the 2004 Olympics, but fell during his race in London Tuesday, was hailed for his spirit.
Despite his injury, he hopped on one foot around each hurdle to the finish line.
After he stopped to kiss the last hurdle, a competitor from Hungary grabbed his hand and flung his arm in the air like a champion.
Jim Cotter was so sad after losing his wife last year that he needed to find something to do. He decided to spruce up his community — by painting everything in sight. Well, the idea has really caught on.
The once-thriving coal community of Glouster, Ohio had been peeling – and unappealing – for years, but now the town glistens, every fence, building and guard rail.
(WATCH the Steve Hartman video and READ the story at CBS News)
Jim Cotter was so sad after losing his wife last year that he needed to find something to do. He decided to spruce up his community — by painting everything in sight. Well, the idea has really caught on.
The once-thriving coal community of Glouster, Ohio had been peeling – and unappealing – for years, but now the town glistens, every fence, building and guard rail.
Nepal’s efforts to cut wildlife crime has led to a zero-poaching year for rhinos in 2011, largely attributed to the addition of 44 new range posts across several protected areas. – World Wildlife Fund
Efforts by students at Sun Valley Elementary School in San Rafael to push a company to give consumers a way to recycle felt-tip markers has paid unexpected dividends.
Earlier this year about 40 students and their volunteer adviser launched “Crayola: Make Your Mark!” — a campaign via Change.org to prod the Crayola Co. of Easton, Pa. to start a recycling program for used markers. More than 80,000 people across the country signed the petition.
Tahmina Kohistani’s Olympics lasted just 14 seconds.
The 23-year-old student from Kabul University in Afghanistan is the only female athlete from that nation to compete in the 2012 Olympic Games.
Her 100-meter sprint, in a preliminary event, was the end of an eight-year journey through war, tribulation and suffering.
After accidentally flushing them down the toilet, a sewer crew went out of their way to help a Colorado woman recover a pair of valuable diamond rings that were an 18th birthday gift from her late father.
Worth $10,000 and seemingly lost, the rings were miraculously located downstream in the sewer system.
What were the chances of finding the ring? “Slim to none,” said one of the city workers from the North Table Mountain Water Department in Golden.
The US Federal Reserve chairman said Monday that gauging happiness can be as important for measuring economic progress as determining whether inflation is low or unemployment high.
Economics is also about understanding and promoting “the enhancement of well-being,” which is “the ultimate objective of our policy decisions,” Ben Bernanke told a conference of economists and statisticians in Cambridge, Mass.
Civilian casualties in Afghanistan dropped 15 percent in the first six months of the year, with deaths blamed on NATO-led troops and Afghan forces declining sharply, the United Nations said on Wednesday.
The latest readout also marked the first time in five years civilian casualties have declined.
Fliers rejoice: Travelers are late to fewer business meetings and missing fewer chances to tuck their kids into bed now that U.S. airlines are more punctual and less likely to lose their bags than at any time in more than two decades.
84 percent of domestic flights now arrive on time or nearly so and more bags arrive with them.
GNN is throwing a private party in DC to honor the 15th anniversary of the Good News Network with style.
“Good News Goes To Washington”
To promote good news in a time of ceaseless negative campaigning, I’ve chartered an 85-foot yacht that will set sail up the Potomac at 5:00 pm. on Sunday, Sept. 9 loaded with people who are all about inspiring positive storytelling.
Please RSVP as soon as possible to commit to joining us. Admission is free but seating is limited.
Email me if you are eager, willing and able-bodied enought to join our two and a half hour boat cruise leaving from Maine Ave. SW in DC.
This is 19-year-old Schoep being cradled in his father’s arms in the warm waters of Lake Superior. The arthritic dog falls asleep every night after he is carried into the lake where the buoyancy of the water soothes his aching body.
The man’s friend is professional photographer Hannah Stonehouse Hudson who took this photo during one of their therapeutic evening swims. She posted it on Facebook and it went wildly viral, with thousands of people sharing it and 28,294 comments (and counting).
“I was so happy I got to capture this moment for John,” says the Bayfield, Wis., photographer. “I have known them, for six years, and seen Schoep age.”
This is 19-year-old Schoep being cradled in his father’s arms in the warm waters of Lake Superior. The arthritic dog falls asleep every night after he is carried into the lake where the buoyancy of the water soothes his aching body.
The man’s friend is professional photographer Hannah Stonehouse Hudson who took this photo during one of their therapeutic evening swims. She posted it on Facebook and it went wildly viral, with thousands of people sharing it and 28,294 comments (and counting).
“I was so happy I got to capture this moment for John,” says the Bayfield, Wis., photographer. “I have known them, for six years, and seen Schoep age.”
