Late night, busy day. Enjoy. Ring of Fire Eclipse Wows Stargazers Alzheimer’s Drug Study shows Tantalising Results Georgetown University gives Support to Descendents of Slaves sold by the Institution in the 19th Century Chemical Weapons Components leave Libya for Europe Ukrainian Ceasefire Holding Dog Rabies Vaccine offers hope for China’s struggle against the Disease Pound […]
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Having one of those day when I’m reminded why I do Reasons to be Cheerful. Every time I look at the BBC news pages today the breaking news is all negativity and controversy. However, I look a little closer and you find these amazing stories. Chile Creates Massive New Marine Reserve Study Ranks UK as […]
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Some days I have to wonder about the editorial policies of major news networks. I will admit that I am a royalist but as much as Elizabeth II’s record breaking run is a genuine moment of history, I cannot help but say that child mortality being HALVED since 1990 is worthy of celebration and a […]
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When I first published this blog I was a little down, as much as there was some amazing news, when I see peace deals it’s understandable to be a little nervous. However, looking at my Twitter Widget I saw two stories I’d retweeted that give me genuine joy and hope. Sometimes it pays to look […]
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A lot gets said about government u-turns and usually in the negative but, on a day when Australia gets reported as the worst performer on climate change, I have to say that Australia donating to the UN Climate Fund is good to hear. That said, my favourite story has to be, after the news, that […]
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Emergency Call System for all New Cars by 2018 Friendly Gut Bacteria Help Attack Malaria New Initiative on Ukrainian Ceasefire Public to be Allowed to Attend Reburial of Richard III Some of Britain’s Oldest Legislation to be Repealed Wage Rise in Asia Fastest in World Vatican Finances in better shape than Previously Thought Giant Floating […]
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Black Friday Blues? Bereft of a Bargain? Fear not for Silicon Nomad is here to brighten your day! 😀 Okay enough of such frippery, but Reasons to be Cheerful is here to shine a more humane light on what can be a very dark day, as people clamber over each other for a discount gadget. […]
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Blast from the past, as one of Sir John Franklin’s vessels is found in Northern Canada. Lost for 160 years, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, were lost in the search for the fabled North West passage; also just happens to be one of my favourite folk tunes. In other good news it’s great to hear […]
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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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