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On This Day in History, October 13

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 03:00:00 +0000

In New York City, Henry Jones and 11 others found B'nai B'rith -- the oldest Jewish service organization in the world (1843) Northern Ireland reached the brink of peace after the three main loyalist paramilitary groups announced a ceasefire in Belfast in response to a similar truce by the IRA seven weeks earlier (1994) South Korean President Kim Dae-jung was named winner of the Nobel Peace Prize for his work to bring peace and reconciliation with North Korea (2000) ... [via http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/ @ October 13, 2008 @ 3:00am]

On this Day in History, October 12

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 03:00:00 +0000

Three Blind Mice was published by London teenager, Thomas Ravenscroft (1609) The first Oktoberfest was held when Bavarian royalty invited the citizens of Munich to join in celebration at the marriage of the Crown Prince, and so successful was it, that they decided to celebrate every year (1810) Jesus Christ Superstar, the rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, opened on Broadway (1971) And, on this day in 1859, self-described "Emperor of the United States" Joshua A. Norton iss ... [via http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/ @ October 12, 2008 @ 3:00am]

Puppy Rescued from Well After 3 Hours

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:07:50 +0000

A Texas puppy fell into a 75-foot deep well and it took firefighters more than 3 hours to get it out using a pulley system they devised. (Read the story at KLTV or watch video below) ... [via http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/ @ October 11, 2008 @ 2:07pm]

13-year-old Tennis Ace Who 'Died' for 15 Minutes... and Survived

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:47:29 +0000

An elite 13-year-old athlete who dreamed of becoming the next Andy Murray died for 15 minutes but has miraculously survived. The healthy teenager is one of the youngest people in the UK to have suffered a heart attack and made a complete recovery. (Daily Mail online ) [via http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/ @ October 11, 2008 @ 1:47pm]

Hard Up Man Makes £36 Million for Simple Zip Tie Invention

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 10:00:00 +0000

Television contestant Andrew Harsley won't be strapped for cash anymore - after a £36million deal for a little plastic tie. The "amazingly simple" device which hooks on to itself, was snapped up by a leading plastic distributor which has ordered a billion. Now, the 35 year-pld has become by far the most successful wannabe on the BBC program, Dragons' Den. (The UK Mirror online) ... [via http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/ @ October 11, 2008 @ 10:00am]

On this day in History, October 11

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 03:00:00 +0000

Saturday Night Live debuted on NBC-TV with George Carlin as host (1975) U.S. President Reagan and Soviet leader Gorbachev met in Reykjavík, Iceland, to continue disarmament talks on intermediate missile arsenals in Europe (1986) The NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt was unveiled at a March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights attracting an estimated 200,000 (1987) The Lord of the Rings movies began principal photography (1999) And, on this day in 2002, Former US President ... [via http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/ @ October 11, 2008 @ 3:00am]

Gravity Defying Homes

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:44:24 +0000

People like living in shelter and in this modern world we can create some really bizzare shelters. Some website has collected 15 truly crazy house designs. I want to live in all of these ;) The photo above is from this house: Mushroom House (Cincinnati, Ohio) So disparate in materials and shapes this hodgepodge house looks like its [...] [via http://www.thingsaregood.com/ @ October 10, 2008 @ 6:44pm]

Sheriff Suspends Unfair Foreclosure Evictions Against Innocent Renters

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:00:00 +0000

Even renters who have not missed a payment are caught in the foreclosure squeeze nationwide, but now Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart has taken a stand saying he would help innocent renters who are playing by the rules but whose landlords are facing foreclosure by protecting them from surprise eviction. (Video and text stories are below) ... [via http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/ @ October 10, 2008 @ 10:00am]

Feel-good Factors: Not all Numbers Add Up to Doom

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:00:00 +0000

The UK newspaper, The Independent, points to 15 good news trends in the world that should have you chhering. From drops in teenage pregnancies and cancer deaths to a boom in retail jobs and wheat production for Britain, this is the kind of news we need to hear these days. (Rob Sharp has the numbers at The Independent) Photo courtesy of Sun Star; Thanks to Bill F. for the story tip! ... [via http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/ @ October 10, 2008 @ 9:00am]

Silver Linings in the Economic Crisis (w/ Video)

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:00:00 +0000

There may be a dark cloud over the economy, but it does have a silver lining, explains a financial journalist, beginning with gas prices. Floridians are now paying under $3 per gallon. Vera Gibbons also points to housing sales, higher rates for savings (your money can earn 3-4%; compare at Bankrate.com), and lower prices predicted for holiday gift-buying. ... [via http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/ @ October 10, 2008 @ 8:00am]

Indonesia Reaches Historic Agreement To Protect World's Most Endangered Tropical Forests

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:00:00 +0000

Indonesian authorities have pledged to stop the devastating loss of forests and species in Sumatra, one of the world's most ecologically important hotspots. To protect the homes of iconic species like the tiger, orangutan, rhinoceros and elephant, all ten governors on the island have committed to obey the principles of "ecosystem-based planning", where any projects detrimental to ecological health would be banned. (Read full details at BBC) Thanks to Bill F. for the story tip! ... [via http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/ @ October 10, 2008 @ 7:00am]

On this Day in History, October 10

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 03:00:00 +0000

Simon and Garfunkel released LP, Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme (1966) Fiji became independent after nearly a century of British rule (1970) President Jimmy Carter authorized the minting of a Susan B. Anthony dollar (1978) Pac-Man went on the market in Japan (1979) And on this day in 1868, Carlos Manuel de Céspedes issued the Grito de Yara (Cry of Yara), proclaiming Cuban independence, which began the "War of 10 years". That morning, after sounding the slave bell (indicatin ... [via http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/ @ October 10, 2008 @ 3:00am]

Calgary to join Modern Recycling World

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 21:02:09 +0000

In my head I just assumed that all Canadian cities had curbside recycling. Apparently I was wrong, and it’s not good that cities lack this program. It is good that Calgary is trying to remedy that problem and that despite the difficulty of recycling in Calgary, people overuse the system. Moving to a new system is [...] [via http://www.thingsaregood.com/ @ October 9, 2008 @ 9:02pm]

Rescuers Save Hundreds of Penguins Stranded Off Course (Video)

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0000

More than 1000 juvenile Magellanic penguins washed-up either dead or dying along the Brazilian coast after their search for food left them stranded, hundreds of miles from their usual feeding grounds. One week later, 373 had been rehabilitated, loaded onto a Brazil air force cargo plane and flown 1,550 miles. Watch the inspiring release coordinated by the rescue group, International Fund for Animal Welfare -- and more videos about the rescue at their website. ... [via http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/ @ October 9, 2008 @ 12:00pm]

Pending Home Sales Rise Unexpectedly

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:00:00 +0000

The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in August, jumped 7.4 percent, and is 8.8 percent higher than August 2007. Lower interest rates and bargain home prices pushed the August total to the highest level in 14 months. [via http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/ @ October 9, 2008 @ 11:00am]

Ford Feature Lets Parents Set Limits For Teens

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:00:00 +0000

Talk about a back-seat driver! Ford Motor Co. has created a device which allows parents to control how fast their teenagers drive, limits the volume on the car radio and makes sure their seat belts are fastened. It's called "MyKey"... [via http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/ @ October 9, 2008 @ 10:00am]

Va. Governor Slashes Office Budget, Takes Pay Cut

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:00:00 +0000

Responding to the economic slowdown, Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine is giving himself a pay cut. Demonstrating to Wall Street CEOs how to act when times are tough, the Democrat announced yesterday he's cutting his own salary by five percent and the executive budget by 1.4 million dollars. Cuts include "the grocery list for the Executive Mansion by one-fourth; less dry cleaning for drapes in the mansion; and fewer official trips by Kaine and first lady Anne Holton." (More Details at WAVY-TV.com) ... [via http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/ @ October 9, 2008 @ 9:00am]

On this Day in History, October 9

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:00:00 +0000

Ecuador - Guayaquil's Independence Day from Spain (1820) John Lennon, of the Beatles, was born in Liverpool, England (1940 ) Other musicians born on this day: John Entwistle, Bass player, The Who and Jamaica's Peter Tosh (1944); Jackson Browne, American singer songwriter (1948) Uganda, independent from Britain, became a republic (1962) 70,000 protesters march in Leipzig to demand the legalization of opposition groups and democratic reforms in East Germany (1989) Democratic election ... [via http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/ @ October 9, 2008 @ 3:00am]

Bailout Bill Benefits Green Consumers and Renewable Energy Industries

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:11:22 +0000

Whatever you think about the financial rescue package the US Congress and president passed into law last week, it also includes incentives and benefits for consumers and businesses helping to expand energy conservation and renewable energy in America. The bill provides a $3,000 tax credit toward the purchase of a fuel-efficient, plug-in hybrid vehicle. Additional tax credits boost industries pushing alternative fuels, geothermal and wind, but the big winner by far was solar. ... [via http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/ @ October 8, 2008 @ 4:11pm]

Hundreds of New Marine Species Discovered by Australian Scientists

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:53:24 +0000

Hundreds of new marine species and previously uncharted undersea mountains and canyons have been discovered in the depths of the Southern Ocean, Australian scientists said today. A total of 274 species of fish, ancient corals, molluscs, crustaceans and sponges new to science were found in icy waters up to 3,000 metres (9,800 feet) deep among extinct volcanoes, they said. ... [via http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/ @ October 8, 2008 @ 2:53pm]

Buildings of the Future Will Have Living Walls

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:16:42 +0000

In Sao Paulo the future is looking green for new buildings. There’s a really cool building that has every external wall covered in growth. Deco Journal has pictures of the building known as Harmoania 57 and an english description of what exactly is going on. For those that speak Spanish, here’s a Spanish article with [...] [via http://www.thingsaregood.com/ @ October 8, 2008 @ 2:16pm]

Voting Starts in Historic Maldives Elections

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:44:56 +0000

The people of the Maldives are voting in their first multi-party democratic presidential election, which sees the Indian Ocean archipelago choosing whether to replace Asia's longest-serving leader, President Gayoom who is seeking a seventh term. The polls are the culmination of reforms introduced by President Gayoom who waited in line for over an hour before casting his vote on Wednesday. ... [via http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/ @ October 8, 2008 @ 12:44pm]

Man Returns Stolen Plaque After 50 Years

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:32:53 +0000

A guilty conscience over a childhood prank finally caught up with Tim Haney of Ill., who removed a historical plaque from the Vrooman Mansion in Bloomington when he was 12. He marched in and gave it back. (Associated Press via MSNBC ) Photo courtesy of Sun Star ... [via http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/ @ October 8, 2008 @ 12:32pm]

Bear

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 02:06:04 +0000

Using my game Sims 2 I made this mini story about a Pomeranian named Bear. When I first got him at 10 weeks old he looked like a cute little teddy bear [hence the name -Bear- I gave him] and he grew to a wonderful, very special friend with a unique personality for a dog. Won the hearts of everyone he met. This is my story about my special little friend that gave unconditional love to everyone he came in contact with. There's a poem written by an unknown author at the following website that gave me the idea for part of my storyline in this movie. It's a very nice inspirational poem for anyone who has loved and lost a pet. http://www.rainbowbridge.com/Poem.htm Rainbow Bridge All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together. Author unknown... A friend of mine suggested I use this song by Melissa Etheridge which she really wrote it about her breast cancer. But of course, I interpret the song in a different way in my movie as to say that even though Bear is gone from me in this life that doesn't mean we won't see each other again in our everlasting life with God.

Author: zoeyzuko
Keywords: Sims pet loss grief rainbow bridge
Added: October 7, 2008

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Love To Hate You-Joe Jonas Love Story Ch. 14

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 01:54:12 +0000

Heylo my lovelys. Sorry to keep you waiting. But I want to give a shout out to my lovely new friend parkety777. Shes awesome! Her name is Jessica too!! Mwuahaha. Finally someone I can consult evilly with. Wait...I do that with everyone! :] Haha. But she gave me the idea for this chapter, and however more the story goes. So all credit goes to her. XD *Thank you Jessica!* Alrighty now children. STORY TIME! Chapter 14 A week later. *Jenna's POV* Arghh. Love is so not a word to be used right now. Since my incident numero tres with stupid Joe, hes been practically all over me. Hes even got the nerve to play footsy with me under the table! I swear hes such a 2 year old! Hes come on to me a lot more now and its kinda creeping me out. But after Kevin barging in the room and saving-I mean interrupting us, I havent gone any further with Joe, and I really dont want to. But something about him turns me on. I cant explain it. But I think Im just gonna tease him a little bit longer (a/n pun intended. lmao). *Joe's POV* I WANT HER I WANT HER I WANT HER I WANT HER I WANT HER I WANT HER I WANT HER I WANT HER I WANT HER I WANT HER!!!!! NOW! Its been a week and I havent been able to get Jenna off my mind. She is just so amazingly beautiful. I want to be more to her then just a loaf of bread brother. I feel like were back to square one, the part where she hates my guts. What should I do? --------------- I walked into Kevin's room and saw him playing guitar hero. He was about through with the song but I just couldn't wait. I tapped him on the shoulder and he about jumped 10 feet off the ground and fell. Unplugging the guitar while doing so. He looked up at me with the "This better be good face" or was it the "Im gonna kill you for that" face. I wasnt sure. I didnt like either. "Uhh Hey Kevin." I said to him. "Hi" he said coldly. "I need some advice." I told him and I sat on his bed. "Ok heres some advice." He said getting real close to my face and then he screamed at me. "DONT FRICKIN BOTHER ME WHILE IM PLAYING FRICKIN GUITAR HERO YOU FRICKIN MORON!" Uhhh wow......Thanks Kevin I needed a shower today. "Ok. How about some helpful advice. You know. About Jenna." I told him, wiping the spit from my face. He sighed. "Why must I be your go to person?" he asked and fell onto the bed with hands behind his head. "Because going to my younger brothers would just be embarrassing?" I asked/told him." "True. But all you need to know is in her diary. She just wrote another entry this morning." he told me, peeling up the side of the mattress for me to get her diary. "Thanks Kevin, do you want a hug?" I asked, opening my arms. "Uhmm no. I want you out. So leave." he said. Pushing me with his feet off the bed. "Fine, but remember dont tell Jenna." I told him. He just nodded. *Jenna's POV* I was walking down the hallway when I heard Kevin yelling at Joe. Ouch, that hurt my ears and I wasnt even close. Wow. Frickin 3 times in the same sentence. He must of had a good score, well until Joe came along. I got closer to Kevin's room and I heard them talking.......about me. My mouth flew open and my had covered it. Then I heard Kevin say the unthinkable. "True. But all you need to know is in her diary. She just wrote another entry this morning." WHAT?!?!?! Huh?! Wha? Was Kevin giving Joe my diary????? Did that mean Kevin was reading it too??? I wrote about him in there too! OMG. I was about to cry. Then I heard Joe coming. Ohhhhhh tears are gone now. They are replaced with daggers. Joe walked out of the room and saw me. He quickly hid my diary behind his back. "Oh Jenna! What brings you to these parts?" he asked, trying to hide my diary more. I couldn't take it. I yelled and jumped at him. We both falling to the ground, me about ready to rip his eyes out...... Oh fun!!! I wanna jump on him! XD lol. I find this chapter extremely entertaining to reread lol! Your question for the day is. Whats better? A horse, A mule, or A donkey? lol IDK why, but it just came to me. lol 7 comments til the next one! OH BTW! I HAVE 30 SUBSCRIBERS! I AM SO HAPPY!!!! lol. Amor y Paz JessiJonas

Author: DJDangersJessiJane
Keywords: Bad Brothers Joe Jonas Kevin Love Nick OneTrueMedia Romance SEXII Story
Added: October 7, 2008

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