It seems like every time we turn on the news these days, we hear a glass-half-empty attitude about everything. And for good reason. There are a lot of bad things going on in this world right now. It has gotten to the point where I can hardly bear to watch the nightly news (both local and national.) Lately, I just turn it off, because it can be so depressing. So I decided that I wanted to put together a list of GOOD things going on in this world. These are things that we can be proud of and that can put a smile on your face during these dismal times. Most of these, if any, are not related to marketing, advertising or sales, like we at The Daily Anchor pride ourselves on, but who cares… All of these stories will hopefully take your mind off of reality for a bit.
- We have a new President. Whether you like him or not, he is not George W. Bush and that is great news!
- The Oscars are Sunday… Go Slumdog Millionaire!
- Tickets for the 2010 Fifa World Cup in South Africa went on sale this week. Soccer is one thing that seems to unite this world.
- A possible cure for Alzheimer’s?? AND one step closer to a cystic fibrosis gene cure?
- A great act of sportsmanship. This one brought tears to my eyes… then it made me laugh and then it put a big smile on my face
- I am not sure if this is good news of just crazy, but either way, this woman’s weave saved her life. Watch this video.
- It’s a bird, It’s a plane…. It’s a green comet
- A Washington burglary victim drives off in the thieves van, so they don’t take off with his flat screen
- Kurt Warner picks up the tab for 20 Steelers Fans
- Conan/Colbert late night dance off… not really news, but funny, nonetheless. Check out the video
- Miami banker gives $600 million of his own money to employees
- Biggest renewable energy deal signed by UK Retailer
- A recession is a good time to start a business
- Recession? What recession? This Wisconsin car dealer had record sales January and is hiring more sales people and auto techs
- Wind now leads EU power sector
- Peace Club launched in Darfur secondary schools
- A boy saves puppies from a burning house
- Man rescues 3 year old from burning home
- Oldest dog to win Best in Show at Westminster
- Clinton urges better relations with Indonesia. Check out this video.
- George Clooney says there is “Hope for everybody” in Darfur
- Colorado boy and a marine inspire a community
- Golden Retriever found after 6 months
- 74 year old doctor re-enlists to go to Afghanistan and provide medical aid to military members and civilians
- Homeless man finds and returns woman’s lost wallet
- More than $75 million raised to help Australian fire victims
- Cows with names produce more milk
