Here's the
Top Ten List of Good News Stories of the Week published every weekend . . .
1) China to Invest $175 Billion in Environment Clean-Up - China plans to invest $175 billion in environmental
protection in the next 5 years, to curb
water and air pollution so severe it causes riots and health problems..." For instance, sewage treatment plants will be built in 10 river valleys to improve water.
(link)
2) Man Recovered From Parkinson's Using Holistic Regimen-
In 1995, John Coleman was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease and
suffering from the loss of speech and the inability to walk 5 meters
without assistance.
To help himself, John decided to pursue homeopathy, alternative therapies, counseling, meditation
and spiritual development. He was completely symptom-free within three
and a half years. (
more)
3)
77,000 Acres of Pristine Forest Purchased for Protection in Guatemala
One of the largest and most intact privately owned
forest lands in Guatemala is now protected from development. The NatureConservancy purchased two pristine holdings totaling 77,000 acres in
the heart of the Maya Biosphere Reserve last month (
more)
4) Mel Gibson Donates $1M for Mexico Disaster Recovery - While scouting locations for his film
Apocalypto, Mel Gibson came upon a near apocalyptic situation in southern Mexico: the aftermath of Hurricane Stan.
The storm ripped in
October, killing 15 people and displacing 370,000. Gibson met with Mexican President Vicente Fox and told him he would
donate US$1 million to help families rebuild.
(more)
5)
Using Only her Arms, Teen Swims Across Lake Ontario -
"A 15-year-old became the first disabled woman to swim across Lake Ontario.
Jenna, who has cerebral palsy, swam from Baird Point, N.Y., to her
Ontario home town of Kingston using only her arms. Her marathon, dubbed the Kid
4 Kids Marathon, raised more than
$50,000 for the Kingston YMCA." (link)
6) Stay Cool but Save Electricity (and Money)- With this week's heat wave, demand for electricity is reaching
peak levels in many parts of the country. The really good news is that
there are many simple, no- and low-cost tips to become more energy
efficient. Plus, you can earn tax credits just by making your home more efficient. (Click to read the nine
tips and information about the tax credits)...
7)
Free Plastic Bags To Be Banned in Australia -
The state government of Victoria will be first in
Australia to charge for every plastic grocery bag used. Environment
Minister John Thwaites said a similar approach banning free bags at
some stores, and charging 10c for the plastic, had reduced bag
consumption by 99 per cent. (
more)
8)
Toyota's Vision Includes Hybrid That Runs on Batteries -
he
president of Toyota North America, Jim Press, announced his company'splans to develop a hybrid vehicle that will run on batteries charged by
a common electrical outlet. For long drives it will be able to use
gasoline, or even alternative fuels like ethanol or bio-diesel (made
from vegetable scraps or discarded cooking oils). Delivering an
impassioned speech at the National Press Club Tuesday, Press
highlighted the good news and presented a vision for the future... (
more)
9)
Paralyzed Man Uses Thoughts to Move a Cursor: New Science -
If you haven't seen this great news for improving the lives of
the paralyzed, check out this man, who, with a small sensor implanted
in his brain was able to
control a computer, a television set and a robot using only his
thoughts. (Science
Report with video at the NY Times)
10)
Online Video Gamers Pull Cancer Victim From Financial Fire -
The
World of Warcraft online forum chronicles the outpouring of
generosity and goodwill by a gaming guild
who came to the aid of one of its members. The group raised money for a
fellow gamer who'd been attacked not by a minion of the legion, but bya tumor the size of a softball. (
inspiring story)
*Entertainment Pick of the Week* Peaceful Warrior is a must-see new movie
staring Nick Nolte, Scott Mechlowicz and Amy Smart that opened in a range of cities last weekend.
It's based on Dan Millman's popular book,
Way of the Peaceful Warrior,
a true story about a stellar athlete whose body is crushed in an auto
accident. He meets a spiritual teacher in an unlikely setting and
learns how to win happiness and success once again.
(
details and theatres )
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