I have to say last week was hard. Losing the internet for a few days was hard, and not being able to publish Reasons to be Cheerful was hard. R2BC has grown from an experiment about the availability of positive news stories, to having a small following. Admittedly a following larger than I thought I […]
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Apologies fro the absence of R2BC at the end of last week. Due to a distinct lack of internet here at Chez Nomad my ability to seek out good news was limited to say the least. However, that’s the past, we’re back and as you can see, there’s plenty to smile about. Tunisia holds first […]
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Some nice surprises today, hope for vegetative patients, but also hope for international relations as we see Cuba and Iran starting to become a increasing part of the international community. Iranian investment scene improving as relations thaw US welcomes Cuban medical support for Ebola Vegetative patients show glimmers of consciousness Hostage drama ends at Brazilian […]
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Spain scraps tighter abortion law Journalist freed in Somalia NHS staff volunteer to help fight Ebola Liberia signs deal to stem deforestation UK PM to meet Iranian President. First time in over 30 years Building society staff help foil scam 19 coutries in 24 Hours set World Record Irish National Ploughing Championships great for business […]
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While not big on number of stories the few today certainly pack a punch. It’s fair to say that Ukraine will likely top headlines and some will question the positive nature of Iran and the US finding a reason to co-operate. However, the story that has warmed my heart the most is hearing that Californian […]
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Today appears to be a day for discoveries, and while revelations of new advances in cancer care and long lost trenches are great, the discoveries that are inspiring me today are those of human potential. So a big congratulations to Professor Maryam Mirzakhani, Jo Pavey, and the great news for Transgender Students in India. Have […]
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Sometimes it’s easiest to let the stories speak for themselves 🙂 Happy Video dancers released in Iran British Journalist released in Ukraine Philippines continues to grow despite disaster Eurozone maintains steady growth UK economy grew 0.8% in first 3 months of 2014 Missing US woman found after 10 years Fishermen found Mother & Child rescued […]
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Another day for amazing health stories after yesterday’s news about Stem Cell cancer treatment we see news of work into living organ regeneration and electro shock hope for the paralysed so be of good health and enjoy the positive news:) Gene manipulation used to regenerate living organs Paralysed men moving again with ground-breaking treatment Japan […]
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Apologies for the recent absences, between job interviews and looking after the family I’ve had little time for Reasons to be Cheerful. Looking through the stories from the last few days I had a very pleasant surprise. So often the Middle-East is the source for so much of the apparent sadness in the world. But […]
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Apologies if you’ve been missing Reasons to be Cheerful over the past few days. We all have our battles to fight and even with the best will in the world they are not always victories. Part of my writing this blog is to help shed a little sunshine where I can but when the black […]
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Travels of a Silicon Nomad 