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Title: This thread is only for GOOD NEWS!!!
Post by: Xairbusdriver on March 30, 2020, 08:58:49 AM

Here's my entry:
With only her dog for company, a 4-year-old girl survived alone (https://www.npr.org/2020/03/29/823548552/4-year-old-alabama-girl-found-alive-in-woods-after-2-days-with-her-dog?utm_source=npr_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=20200330&utm_term=4490648&utm_campaign=news&utm_id=1982930&orgid=467) :yahoo:

Title: Re: This thread is only for GOOD NEWS!!!
Post by: jwboyd on March 30, 2020, 10:45:06 AM

A shout-out to all first responders. I am three months short of turning 90, and even though I try to exercise daily inside the house I am losing muscle tone. Yesterday I thought some fresh air and sunshine might be good for me, so I took a short walk. I was almost back home when a gust of wind caused me to lose my balance. I let myself down gently to the pavement to keep from falling, then found that I was too weak to get back up. I called 911; they sent two policemen who helped me up and escorted me back to the house. First responders deserve our praise, especially in these crazy times.

Title: Re: This thread is only for GOOD NEWS!!!
Post by: Highmac on March 31, 2020, 03:23:53 PM

Glad you got help quickly - and yes, first responders deserve never-ending praise. 


 :thanx: to all of them wherever they are working.

Title: Re: This thread is only for GOOD NEWS!!!
Post by: kimmer on April 02, 2020, 07:24:57 PM

It might be fun to be a potato.

https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/laurenstrapagiel/potato-boss-video-call

Title: Re: This thread is only for GOOD NEWS!!!
Post by: Xairbusdriver on April 03, 2020, 09:57:28 AM

Local plant doing it's part! Roll, Kruger, roll... (https://dailymemphian.com/section/neighborhoodsnorth-memphis/article/12427/memphis-kruger-toilet-paper-paper-towel-manufacturer-steps-up-production?utm_source=email_edition&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=morning_2020-04-03) That's KrUger, not KrOger. :thumbup:

Title: Re: Only GOOD NEWS (and humor?)
Post by: Xairbusdriver on April 03, 2020, 01:57:40 PM

Tom Jones (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eROgdB0ryK0&feature=share) (parody)

Title: Re: This thread is only for GOOD NEWS!!!
Post by: Highmac on April 15, 2020, 10:17:00 AM

99yo War veteran raises millions for NHS charity. The figures vary from 2.5  to 5 million GBPs, depending on media source.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-52278746

Title: Re: This thread is only for GOOD NEWS!!!
Post by: Xairbusdriver on April 15, 2020, 10:58:06 AM

I wonder if he could help our CDC?

Title: Re: This thread is only for GOOD NEWS!!!
Post by: Highmac on April 16, 2020, 09:17:57 AM

Quote from: Highmac on April 15, 2020, 10:17:00 AM

99yo War veteran raises millions for NHS charity. The figures vary from 2.5  to 5 million GBPs, depending on media source.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-52278746 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-52278746)

Final total - 13million GBP ($16.2 million US)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-52303859

Title: Re: This thread is only for GOOD NEWS!!!
Post by: Xairbusdriver on April 16, 2020, 11:42:36 AM

Yesterday I ran around ten blocks. Today my wife asked me to put them back in the toy box.

Title: Re: This thread is only for GOOD NEWS!!!
Post by: Xairbusdriver on April 16, 2020, 11:51:20 AM

Should this be on the Tech side. :dntknw:
Tiny computer with screen and human-usable keyboard! User-configurable screen-saver!

DITOO (http://www.divoom.com/product/ditoo.html)

Title: Re: This thread is only for GOOD NEWS!!!
Post by: Xairbusdriver on April 16, 2020, 03:18:18 PM

"Front-line" virus fighters have been mentioned many places. Kudos to other essential industries, also. One definitely essential group I have heard mentioned not once: Railroads. :thumbup: Trucks usually get your stuff to the local store, but how do you think it gets to the regional warehouses? They even deliver aircraft bodies to Seattle!!

Title: Re: This thread is only for GOOD NEWS!!!
Post by: Highmac on July 01, 2020, 09:46:12 AM

This is good news and nothing to do with the virus but it is very humbling.


A young trainee journalist who has been blind from birth, passed her shorthand exam  at 100 words per minute. (https://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2020/news/blind-trainee-journalist-passes-100pm-shorthand-in-braille/)

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She used a Braille shorthand code from 1959 combined with her Teeline lessons to learn the skill and also purchased a Braille note-taking device using bursary money.

Title: Re: This thread is only for GOOD NEWS!!!
Post by: Xairbusdriver on August 05, 2020, 09:23:22 AM

For all mariners: Make your SOS bigger!! (https://www.npr.org/2020/08/04/899190239/stranded-mariners-rescued-from-island-in-micronesia-thanks-to-sos-etched-in-sand?utm_source=npr_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=20200805&utm_term=4726786&utm_campaign=news&utm_id=1982930&orgid=467) :yes:

Title: Re: This thread is only for GOOD NEWS!!!
Post by: Xairbusdriver on September 23, 2020, 05:03:38 PM

Man's bestest friend helps us again! (https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/23/world/europe/finland-dogs-airport-coronavirus.html?utm_source=npr_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=20200923&utm_term=4850969&utm_campaign=the-new-normal&utm_id=1982930&orgid=467)

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Travelers arriving at Helsinki’s airport are being offered a voluntary coronavirus test that takes 10 seconds with no uncomfortable nasal swab needed. And the test is done by a dog.

Title: Re: This thread is only for GOOD NEWS!!!
Post by: Xairbusdriver on September 30, 2020, 04:44:46 PM

Mom's Hack To Keep Her 6 Chatty Kids Focused During Virtual School (https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/laurenstrapagiel/this-mom-bought-cubicles-for-remote-school?utm_source=npr_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=20200929&utm_term=4865533&utm_campaign=the-new-normal&utm_id=1982930&orgid=467). :Thinking:

We want a recess! :yahoo:
Can I have a Hall Pass?! :Devilish:

Title: Re: This thread is only for GOOD NEWS!!!
Post by: Xairbusdriver on November 03, 2020, 12:11:15 PM

We've all heard the plea: "Save the Whales!" Now, one of "them" returns the favor!

Whale sculpture catches crashed Dutch metro train (https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-54780430)