Good News Thread

[Graeme]

Promised Land: A new LGBT illustrated children's book

[Graeme]

US quadriplegic learns to use his hand in medical first

[Reader1810]

US quadriplegic learns to use his hand in medical first

 

Incredble! 

I can't even begin to comprehend what it took for the researchers to figure out how to make this work...

[Graeme]

It's certainly impressive. It's been on the horizon for awhile as we discover how to interpret brain action, but to actually see it in action...

[Reader1810]

Beached dolphin saved by passing ATV rider

 

http://www.kplctv.com/story/31696853/watch-iowa-woman-jumps-right-in-to-save-beached-dolphin

Edited April 16, 2016 by Reader1810

[Reader1810]

The Great Escape 2016 starring Inky the octopus

 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3537524/Inky-octopus-makes-astonishing-escape-National-Aquarium-Napier-New-Zealand.html

[Valkyrie]

The Great Escape 2016 starring Inky the octopus

 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3537524/Inky-octopus-makes-astonishing-escape-National-Aquarium-Napier-New-Zealand.html

Makes me think of "Finding Nemo" lol

[Graeme]

80 students shave their heads in support of classmate after chemotherapy

 

I've seen stories like this before, but it never ceases to amaze me what kids will do for one of their classmates with cancer.

[Drew Espinosa]

I'll just quote Simon, "Bullies don't like it when you do well."

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KALp5_yy8Mg

Edited April 19, 2016 by Drew Espinosa

[Graeme]

Stranger saves the life of a heart attack teenager

[Reader1810]

Stranger saves the life of a heart attack teenager

 

Out of Likes...    

 

Rather apropos to use the hearts anyway. 

[glitteryantlers]

Ripped shirtless firefighters posing with puppies for charity. When that's not good news, I don't know what is.

 

Plus: "if you’re wondering what to buy grandma this Christmas then wonder no more. It’s sure to keep her warm this winter."

Yeah, right, for grandma, I just hope she does not get a heart attack :-P

 

http://www.boredpanda.com/hot-firefighters-with-puppies-calendar-charity-australia/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=BPFacebook

http://www.boredpanda.com/hot-firefighters-with-puppies-calendar-charity-australia/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=BPFacebook

[Reader1810]

Man retires to run therapeutic riding program at his horse farm. ...it's now 20 years later and still going strong. 

 

http://fox6now.com/2016/04/21/man-turns-farm-into-horse-camp-for-children-with-special-needs/

[Valkyrie]

Man retires to run therapeutic riding program at his horse farm. ...it's now 20 years later and still going strong. 

 

http://fox6now.com/2016/04/21/man-turns-farm-into-horse-camp-for-children-with-special-needs/

I love stories like these.  I used to teach therapeutic horseback riding and can attest to the wonders it can achieve with both the riders and the horses. Thanks for sharing

[Graeme]

Norwegian fighter jet saves life

 

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-22/norwegian-fighter-jet-helps-save-dying-patient/7352184

[Reader1810]

Norwegian fighter jet saves life

 

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-22/norwegian-fighter-jet-helps-save-dying-patient/7352184

 

Out of likes but I  this story, so      are more appropriate. Not to mention they work with the subject matter too.

 

What an incredible mission this pilot was on!  Just wow...

 

Did I mention this is a really cool story? No? Well, it is! 

Edited April 22, 2016 by Reader1810

[Phantom]

Not sure if anyone saw this but...

 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/mississippi-same-sex-adoption_us_56fdb1a3e4b083f5c607567f

 

Gay couples can now officially adopt in all 50 States!!!!!!

[glitteryantlers]

Deaf model gets the first 10 of the season in Dancing with the stars

 

http://www.buddytv.com/articles/dancing-with-the-stars/dwts-season-22-shocker-nyle-di-59685.aspx

[Reader1810]

After 54 years together, Jack and George get married.

 

http://www.buzzfeed.com/stephaniemcneal/finally-wed#.hgRL44w7yV

 

 

PS: Kudos to the judge for performing this and many other ceremonies while she was officially on vacation! 

Edited April 25, 2016 by Reader1810

[Reader1810]

'Basketball Cop' turns noise complaint into national project

 

http://www.cnn.com/2016/04/18/us/beyond-the-call-of-duty-basketball-cop/index.html

[Reader1810]

Message in a bottle. This one made me cry happy tears. You're a good man Steve Mershon. 

 

http://wfla.com/2016/04/21/florida-man-finds-bottle-inside-was-boys-heartwarming-letter-to-dead-friend/

[Reader1810]

Something is up with the news tonight - yet another positive news story.

 

 http://www.kmov.com/story/31790979/middle-school-students-pitch-in-to-help-teacher-diagnosed-with-cancer

[Graeme]

Message in a bottle. This one made me cry happy tears. You're a good man Steve Mershon. 

 

http://wfla.com/2016/04/21/florida-man-finds-bottle-inside-was-boys-heartwarming-letter-to-dead-friend/

Beautiful

[Graeme]

Stolen medals returns in time for ANZAC Day

 

ANZAC Day (today -- 25th April) is Australia's and New Zealand's equivalent of Veteran's Day in the USA.

[Drew Espinosa]

All this happy news! It's a breath of fresh air.