"On the southern fringe of the Sahara Desert herders and farmers with a bitter history of fighting over dwindling resources are now working together to stop a common enemy: the desert’s increasingly rapid advance." (CS Monitor) Thanks to S Ghent for submitting the link!
Couple Celebrates 80th Anniversary
"An Alabama couple recently celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary, in one of the longest marriages of the Guinness Book of records." (AP) Thanks to S Ghent for submitting the link.
Newsletter Glitch to Confirm Subscriptions
Editor’s Note – Hey Everybody! We got emails from the Good News Network today asking us to reconfirm our subscriptions! I clicked on it and it is definitely from the Good News servers and is sent from my newsletter software — however, I don’t know why. Just to let you know with this quick note that I will check with my IT guys to determine what is the cause as soon as possible. From October 1-2, I am back in Las Vegas for a seminar with David Neagle, the millionaire success coach… More later!
Sailors Raise Cash and Beer Mugs for Charity
This weekend marks the annual intersection of sailing, beer drinking and charitable giving, a mix more harmonious because it is set on the shores of Lake Michigan, in the beer capital of America — Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A group of the city’s sailors in 1999 basically wanted one more sailing regatta before they had to pull their boats from the water and turn their attention to snow shovels. The eager yachtsmen staged Louie’s Last Regatta, a charity event which raised $900 for the Children’s Hospital of Milwaukee. Just 12 boats participated. In 2006 the regatta raised over $123,000 and filled the sails of 131 registered boats. Louie’s Last Regatta continues to grow, its beer-can-shaped race coarse becoming one of the largest single charity regattas in the nation.
Bear Rescued from Sierra Bridge Ledge
Rescuers used a huge nylon net bought at an army surplus store to save a bear dangling over the edge of the 80-foot-high bridge, in the Sierra Nevada range near Donner Pass.
A Quantum Leap for Quantum Computing
Science took a big step toward a new era of super-fast quantum computing with the first successful transfer of data between artificial atoms across a length of cable.
11 New Animal, Plant Species Found in Vietnam
Eleven new animal and plant species have been discovered in a remote area of central Vietnam: a snake, five orchids, two butterflies and three other plants new to science.
Merck Donates 3 Mil. Doses of Cervical Cancer Vaccine
Merck & Co. Inc. said Wednesday it would donate 3 million doses of its new cervical cancer vaccine to the developing world. The gift would be enough to help protect 3 million women from the number 2 cause of cancer worldwide
Dell First Major Computer Firm to go Carbon Neutral
Continuing its program of environmental stewardship, Dell became the first major computer manufacturer to commit to neutralizing the carbon impact of its worldwide operations.
Nike Designs Shoe for Native Americans, Donates Profit
Nike yesterday unveiled the Nike Air Native N7, a unique athletic performance shoe designed specifically for Native Americans. The N7 is the result of nearly two years of collaborative research and fit testing in partnership with the Native American community to develop the first performance shoe based on the unique shape of the Native American foot. Profits from the sale of the Nike Air Native N7 will to support “Let Me Play” programs on Native American lands that promote an active and healthy lifestyle through sports.
Meet the ‘Lion Whisperer’ (Video)
Kevin Richardson is drawing comparisons to the late Steve Irwin for his up-close-and-personal work with big cats.
Homeless Get to Walk in the Pope’s Shoes
The Sharing and Caring Hands shelter in Minnesota received a blessing from the pope — and a dozen pair of handmade Italian leather shoes to distribute to the poor. (Video)
‘Dying’ Giant Sequoia Tree Makes Amazing Recovery
Experts had pronounced that the tree would die from fire damage and rot, but now the sequoia at nearly 2,900 years old has sprouted new life. (see AP photo and story)
Man Collects 88,564 Returnables to Keep Sports Teams Going for 55-Student School
“Can anyone make a difference at a school that’s tiny and shrinking, in a sleepy town north of nowhere? One man in Michigan can, and can, and can, and can.” More here.
Doin’ (Full) Time: Businesses Give Former Convicts a Second Chance
"Shegerian’s Electronic Recyclers is among several Fresno employers willing to risk hiring people with prison records. ‘Don’t be scared. The people who are truly interested in turning their lives around will become some of your best employees.’" (Fresno Bee)
‘100 Dollar Laptops’ for Poor Students to Go On Sale
Inexpensive laptop computers designed for students in poor countries will be sold to US and Canadian customers in a buy-one-GIVE-one scheme: Between November 12-26 they can pay $399 — one laptop goes to the buyer, the other to a needy student.
Nonviolent Protest Gains in West Bank
"While violent Palestinian militants dominate international headlines, residents of tiny farming villages have eschewed the armed struggle. Instead, they have linked arms with Israeli peace activists using civil disobedience, non-violence and legal action to fight some harmful Israeli policies." (CS Monitor)
Virtual Reality Technology Helps Stroke Victims
"New virtual reality rehabilitation therapies, currently undergoing trials, are helping stroke sufferers to regain movement and gradually rediscover their independence." (CNN) Thanks to Shelley for the link!
‘Return To Sender’ Recycling
As part of the "Clean and Green" series, Danny Lipford visits Doris Renfro, of Columbiana, Ohio, to talk about her simple and effective way of dealing with junk mail. (Video)
Cyclists Enjoy Car Ban in London
"Traffic was banned from several roads in London for the day (along iconic landmarks like Westminster) to make way for thousands of cyclists." (BBC) Thanks to Andrew for link.