This week marks the one year anniversary for the concept of Good News Wednesday. Our friend, Azsky13 wrote the article kicking off the idea of posting only good news concentrating on one day a week.
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ROSSMOOR, Calif. (KABC) -- A normally shy dog fought off an aggressive coyote in Orange County, protecting his owner. The dog was hurt in the attack, but is going to be okay.
I am humbled. I met a real life Angel recently. His name is Jorge Munoz and he lives in Queens, New York.
Newsvine is excited to announce Wonderful World, a community hub where 'good news' stories from both the Wire and the Vine will be featured.
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PARIS (Reuters) – Faced with a fall in tourist numbers due to the financial crisis and a reputation for unfriendliness, the Paris tourist board has made a simple request of the city's residents: smile.
2 On Your Side and Hero Central celebrate everyday people making a big difference in our community. One of those people is Samantha Bennett who is a hero to children with cancer.
One project aims to make London a more cheery place through the use of song. A group has scattered 30 pianos throughout the city in order to encourage impromptu singalongs.
"A typical street whore." "A bunch of ghetto thugs." "Ghetto street trash." "Wonder when she will get her first abortion."
SHE is the teenager who refused to run scared from a gang of bullies who left her bruised and bleeding in a Manchester street. Now Stephanie North's courage in the face of harassment and intimidation has seen her hailed as Urban Hero of the Year 2009.
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – What happens when you put a Muslim imam, a Christian priest, a rabbi and a Buddhist monk in a room with 10 atheists?
There is so much truth in those two words "Hope Heals." When all else is lost there is still hope, if only for a better tomorrow than today. Without hope, we would surely all sink into total despair.
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When Waltham resident Alexis Moran discovered her six-year-old American Eskimo dog, Sasha, was missing, she did what most pet owners would do: she scoured the neighborhood, made fliers, called around.
CARLETON — Out of the blue, the two men showed up at Jim Bartel's fire-damaged home and immediately began the arduous task of placing the roof on top the framed walls.
LOS ANGELES — Khadijah Williams stepped into chemistry class and instantly tuned out the commotion. She walked past students laughing, gossiping, napping and combing one another's hair. Past a cellphone blaring rap songs. And past a substitute teacher sitting in a near daze.
She nearly drowned in the lake behind her home. But a girl, 6, is recovering tonight, thanks to the quick thinking of a good neighbor. It happened early Saturday morning in Brighton, about a half hour north and east of Alton.
SWANZEY, N.H. -- A couple recalled a dramatic escape from their burning home in Swanzey over the weekend thanks to an alert neighbor.
Are English bulldogs especially adept at skateboarding? Why are there so many who've learned how to ride?
My story begins 10 years ago. My husband and I were in the process of beginning our lives. We didn't have much, so what we had meant a lot to us. We both had graduated in 1994, so we both had class rings from our high schools. Mine was from South Park and his was from Duquesne.
Related Topics: New Hampshire | Marriage equality Email Print Share Buzz up! The New Hampshire Senate passed a bill legalizing gay marriage there on June 3. That same day, the House passed it later. The bill now goes to the governor, who has indicated he will sign it.
Every day last summer, Steven Vaughn-Lewis would update his Facebook status: 64 more days . . . 63 . . . 62 . . . counting the days "until Penn." What one freshman year will do.
This is Tinkerbell's first stab at motherhood, and by all accounts she's doing a splendid job. She's nursing her kitten, licking it affectionately, and carrying it around by the scruff of its neck. There's only one problem. Tinkerbell is a dog.
In theory, Memorial Day is to honor the memories of those who sacrificed their lives in military service for our country.
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. – A 6-year-old boy grabbed the wheel of his family's pickup truck when his father passed out from low blood sugar, keeping the vehicle from crashing until an officer could bring it to a halt, police said.
Her history as an advocate for people living with HIV informs her current work; she is an American broadcaster well informed about AIDS activism and public policy—a striking counterpoint to CNN's Sanjay Gupta, who reports mostly on the realm of pure medicine and epidemiology.
My beloved niece was born with a sentimental heart. I will never forget this story my sister told me a few years ago, when my niece was 8:
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Thanks for the RT of The Girl Fund video -- I gave Sean Tevis the shout out because he gave $, but I'm grateful for yours as well.
Thank you Hippiechick..love your articles!
— Samoore4
Thanks for the add and the advice!
Just had a "hippie" party for my hubby's birthday (it was a surprise! Oh yes it was...*dances around joyously* for being able to keep it a secret!) Wish you lived closer, you would have loved it! Ok, now ...thank you for being one of my very first "friends" here on "De Vine"....as I mentioned elsewhere, I'm a late bloomer, and am finally taking "root" here, forgive my late note of appreciation for your great insight into many subjects, and for always being able to debate, without baiting!
*smiles*
~Sara— Sara G.
Thanks for the friend invite. I always like reading your posts and seeds!
Hey, just wanted to let you know that all is well. The move to Illinois was uneventful, which is always a good thing. I just cant get over how COLD it is here. Quite the change from So. California! I'll be on the Vine a lot more now things have settled down. {{{HUGS}}} DS
Glad that you're here on the 'vine Hippiechick :)
thanks for the add --angela593
I am Glad your that your here on this Vine ..your My Favorite HippieChickie !☮
inna world where poets're dreamers
hippies din let go o their inner artist
You're my first! (Friends add ..lol) Thanks so much. :)
You ever heard a song called the Hippy Shake?LOL,makes me think of you and your name =)
The avatar is an extreme representation of me and my psyche after 8 years of the Bush administration. Every time I see Bush or Cheney on TV I hear the tune "Suicide is Painless" in the background. There must be a medication for that.
Plus it is the only one I had avail. in attention grabbing red.
thanks for the add chick! where in jersey? lived in barnegat for a bit... but new orleans is always home.
keep 'em flying!
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