Not All News is Bad!

These teens didn’t waste a moment, springing into action when they saw a 5-year-old boy slip off of a cliff and into a fast-moving river.

Source: Teens Are Instant Heroes For Saving a Boy Who Fell Off a Cliff – Good News Network

It’s all too easy to write off “today’s kids” whenever we hear some of the stories that make the news. That would simply be wrong. As Paul Harvey used to say, “Wash your ears out with this” — a story that represents what I believe is actually more common in today’s youth than we might realize.

Jack celebrated his special day with a bang.

Source: ‘One of the greatest days of my life’ – 105-year-old becomes world’s oldest person to ride a rollercoaster – Independent.ie

After the story a couple of days ago about the 4 year old enjoying the heck out of a acrobatic flight, I just couldn’t pass up this story when I came across it. This is the centenarian I want to be… right down to the spiked tea. 🙂

Buddhist leader meets Naren Chandra Das 58 years after he escorted him in India after his escape from Chinese authorities

Source: Dalai Lama’s emotional reunion with guard who aided flight from Tibet | World news | The Guardian

Regardless of how you feel about the circumstances of the Dalai Lama’s exodus from Tibet, this reunion with one of the guards that assisted him at the time is so touching.

The development could help provide clean drinking water for millions of people who lack access to safe sources.

Source: Graphene-based sieve turns seawater into drinking water – BBC News

The ultimate goal is to create a filtration device that will produce potable water from seawater or wastewater with minimal energy input.

I’ve thought for a long time that there’s a huge opportunity to dramatically impact humanity’s health worldwide by developing cost-effective water desalination. Sounds like we’re on the path.

You can bet this adorable 4-year-old girl is going to grow up to be just as big a daredevil as is her pilot-father.

Source: Watch Toddler’s Overjoyed Reaction Inside Airplane Doing Loops and Rolls – Good News Network

The ride starts out fairly boring, but … my oh my, does she end up having a great time! There’s a lesson in truly enjoying the moment…

Doctors may soon be able to help their patients with quadriplegia and other injuries related to paralysis move again with the help of new brain-recording and muscle-stimulating computer systems, according to a new study. (Reuters)

Source: ‘It was amazing’: New technology allows paralyzed man to move arm by thinking about it – The Washington Post

“Neuroprosthetic” – remember that word. I think you’ll be hearing it more in the years to come. This is a small, yet significant, step towards improving the lives of many…

Joel McDonald never expected to see what he saw when he opened his front door Wednesday. The Rowan County man saw a dog that looked a lot like his own dog, Molly, that went missing four years ago.

Source: Dog missing for 4 years turns up on owner’s doorstep – | WBTV Charlotte

I just can’t imagine. Four years! If only Molly could tell her story, what a tale it would be….

Women and children no longer have to damage their spines and travel miles every day just to acquire clean water.

Source: Simple Contraption Saves Women From Having to Break Their Necks Just to Carry Water – Good News Network

I’m pretty sure I’ve seen this or something very similar before, but nonetheless it goes to show how sometimes a very simple solution can make a world of difference. Easier to haul, greater quantity meaning fewer trips, and more hygienic; what’s not to love?

With seeded cells, tissue engineers hope to harvest flesh from plants.

Source: Spinach leaf transforms into sheet of beating human heart cells | Ars Technica

I love science, spinach, and saving lives. While this might strike some as just a little creepy, I find this a fascinating approach that could lead to incredible advancements in organ and tissue repair in years to come.

George Boivin had had his obituary penned up for the last seven years specifically so he could make one last request of his friends, family, and readers.

Source: Man Who Penned His Own Obituary Asks Simple Request of Readers – Good News Network

I’m guessing after you read his request you’ll remember Mr. Bolvin for a while as well. 🙂