Friday, January 4, 2013

Positive News ~ Jan. 4

This series is to spotlight the Light and Love inside humanity, and the wonder and miracles that can be found around us. Please click on the headline to read the full article.
If you have any stories that you wish to share, please let me know: JesusSister2011@hotmail.com is my email.
~ ESA


U.S. STORIES:

A 'modern miracle': Navy vet's arm reattached after workplace injury Feeling his wife's hand in his is a simple joy 50-year-old Royce Reid knows he's lucky to enjoy again.


Jasper Co. family calls gift a 'miracle' Brookeland residents Steven and Pat Hebert welcomed in the New Year with a new home for their three grandchildren.


Arizona teens rescued from tree after lake ice cracks A firefighter in a waterproof suit crossed a partially frozen Arizona lake to help rescue two teenagers who spent at least two frigid hours hanging onto a dead tree after ice began to crack.

Missing 12-year-old girl Raina Bennett found safe Cleveland police confirm Raina Bennett was located 2 and 3 a.m. Friday.

Four safe after Good Samaritan spots house fire Four people are safe and unharmed after an observant passerby noticed smoke coming from their home and alerted them to get out.

6-year-old's donation to homeless inspires flood of good will A simple act of kindness from one 6-year-old girl inspired a chain reaction of giving in her town.

Good Samaritan returns Fort Smith man’s lost wallet Allen Layes, maintenance supervisor for a local school district, tracked Orr down and told him he found the wallet at Sonic on Grand Avenue.

Good Samaritan robbed by homeless man after helping him The victim says this terrifying experience hasn’t crushed his generous spirit.

Good Samaritan helps deputy being choked by suspect's handcuffs A Good Samaritan stepped in early Friday morning to help a deputy being choked by a suspect who was able to escape custody at a 7-11 convenience store.

Joblessvets save Ohio robbery victim, nab suspect A homeless man and another who was recently homeless are being hailed as heroes for coming to the aid of a man who was being robbed in downtown Cincinnatti.

12 MacDuffie students volunteer at Kate’s Kitchen in Holyoke, Ma 12 MacDuffie students traveled to Holyoke, MA, for a morning of volunteer work.

Postal Santa surrogates help Christmas miracle happen Miracles are part of the season, but 10-year-old Kayli Carron knew she was going for a long shot when her letter to Santa went into the mail box on Christmas Eve.

Looking back at an unsung hero of 2012 Details emerge of Altadonna’s heroic efforts during Superstorm Sandy

Better than FEMA: volunteers clean up Hurricane Sandy, free of charge As the political posturing in Washington continues, one group of citizen volunteers continues to spearhead the cleanup movement in Queens, without pay and free of charge to area residents.

Mansfield High teacher selected as an unsung hero Mansfield High School teacher Claire Ingelfinger was selected as an Unsung Hero in the Saint Michael's College Teacher Recognition Program.

Police officer helps panhandling New Mexico couple Instead of making an arrest, he actually helped the panhandling culprits.

New sheriff takes over Raising a reconstructed right arm, Robert Shepperd took the oath of office as sheriff of Lincoln County Wednesday morning.

Army veteran Antonio Garza, a hometown hero Antonio Garza enlisted when he was 21 years old… he joined to give back to the country that had given him so much.

Taylor named IBM high school hero of the week Katharine Taylor, junior at Alamosa High School, has been selected as an IBM High School Hero of the Week.

InternationalStudent Exchange helps build homes for families in Washington Eight students from all different corners of globe met in Pasco, WA on October 13th to participate in a country wide, foreign exchange student initiative called Project H.E.L.P., an International Student Exchange offshoot which focuses on community service and outreach.

2013SAWC Spring meeting supports the wounded warrior project Symposium on Advanced Wound Care “Gives Back” program, hosted by NACCME, encourages attendees to the SAWC Spring meeting to donate to the Wounded Warriors Project.

$400 million raised by charities working on Sandy relief in New York Charities working on Superstorm Sandy relief in New York have raised at least $400 million, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said on Thursday.

Lincoln students create scholarship in honor of war hero The Lincoln High School Class of 2013, inspired by the heroism and dedication of the late Sgt. Leslie H. Sabo Jr., has created a scholarship in his honor.

Newlocal community group starting next week for people with physical disabilities Bussani Mobility Team to Provide Resources, Social Opportunities and Giveaways in a Friendly, Accessible Environment

Visitors bureau launches hospitality hero program The Hospitality Hero program is designed to stimulate and reward exceptional customer service by employees working in the hospitality industry.

CRCF seeks nominations for ‘unsung hero’ award The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation is seeking nominations for the Axel W. Carlson "Unsung Hero" Volunteer Award.

 

WORLD:

Sudan, South Sudan leaders to try to defuse tension at summit The leaders of Sudan and South Sudan meet on Friday to make another attempt to defuse hostilities after their countries split and restart cross-border oil flows to throw their beleaguered economies a lifeline.

Matrics take school from zero to hero A year ago it was labelled the worst performing school in the province after achieving a matric pass rate of just 18.9 percent.

Malaga miracle worker saves boy’s life on Ryanair flight A Spanish nurse was called into action to save the life of a child who had gone into convulsions on a Ryanair flight to Germany.

Kuwait hero saves family from apartment fire Journalist braves flames to help children in neighbouring apartment.

Alerted to fire by hero taxi driver A quick-thinking taxi driver turned hero when he used his car horn to alert sleeping residents to a fire on their St Austell street.

‘It was a miracle’ - rescued climber Cormac Nolan, the 26-year-old hiker from Ballon, Co. Carlow, who was rescued after falling at Slieve League on New Year’s Day, has thanked all those involved in what he says was a “miracle” rescue.

Margaret (72) thanks Good Samaritan who got her home A Lurgan woman has thanked the Good Samaritan who got her home safely after she got into difficulties with her motability scooter on Boxing Day.

I’m no hero, says Good Samaritan A Sheffield company director leapt into action when he saw a thief snatch a pendant from the neck of a woman while on holiday on the Caribbean island of St Lucia.

Good Samaritan recalls horrific and fatal Hwy. 401 hit-and-run Prashad is one of the bystanders who helped the Favila family on New Year’s Day after a Hummer allegedly rear-ended their van

Farmers’ flying tribute to bomber hero brother A Lancaster bomber is set take to the skies for the first time in more than 40 years after being given a new lease of life by a pair of retired poultry farmers.

Hero PSO vows to work again following brutal attack at Parliament House A bashed Protective Services Officer has left hospital after a brutal hammer attack on the steps of Parliament House and vowed to get back to work.

My hero: Dennis O'Driscoll by Seamus Heaney Dennis was beloved by his friends for his originality as a poet and his courage and merriment as a man'

 

FURRY FRIENDS:

RareSan Francisco river otter stumps researchers San Francisco's newest star — the first river otter seen in the city in decades — surfaced its whiskery head furtively, a mouth full of sea grass.

Miracle escape for St Blazey mineshaft fall pony The owner of a pony that miraculously survived a 15ft plunge down an old mineshaft has thanked firefighters.

Miracle dogs rescued from hole in woods A mother from Guildford has said it was a miracle that her two dogs were rescued after they went missing underground in a wood on Christmas eve.

Cat that spent a week in Mass. tree found A Marion Animal Hospital veterinarian said Wednesday it's "unbelievable" that the cat dubbed Fortunate has just a couple of pulled muscles

Miracle moggy reunited with Kennett owners three days after vanishing on Christmas Day A Kennett family has spoken of their “absolute amazement” after being reunited with their missing cat, who was found 46 miles from home three days after she disappeared on Christmas Day.

Sausalito cat reunited with owner after 8-year absence A cat and its owner who have been apart for almost 10 years are now sharing a happy ending.

Patchogue Veterinarian wins health care hero award Dr. David Hensen receive "Health Care Heroes" Award from Long Island Business News.

Best dogs for people with allergies While there isn't a dog breed that is truly nonallergenic, there are several breeds that produce less dander and shed a minimal amount.

Russell Simmons animal hero kid award recognizes creative kids who love animals Do you know a young person who takes a creative approach to helping animals? Nominations are being sought from across the nation for a new award from Animal Hero Kids.

Applicationsnow officially open in the 2013 ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K challenge Animal shelters nationwide encouraged to apply for chance at $600,000 in prize grants for saving more animals' lives


BUSINESS:

Unsung hero What most people may not realize is that for 12 years, Naples-based Allen Systems Group (ASG) has paid for the fireworks display.

TPRF to aid installation of water-recovery system in India The Prem Rawat Foundation has donated US$5,000 to provide clean water and improve sanitation for an estimated 6,500 people who live in a village in one of India's most arid regions.

Harris Teeter announces $259,809 distribution to Together in Education schools in first payout of school year Harris Teeter Together in Education (TIE) donated $259,809.16 to participating TIE schools during the first of three payouts of the 2012/2013 school year.

Merseytravel’s £36,000 boost for charity Staff took part in a number of events throughout 2012 including some who set themselves personal challenges in order to raise sponsorship money.

Debtmerica helps foster children have a very Merry Christmas Debtmerica, LLC teamed up with the Orangewood Children’s Foundation to sort and organize hundreds of gift donations for the holiday season.

KaiserRealty, Inc. and local organizations bring joy to Children this holiday season Kaiser Realty, Inc. and local area businesses help to donate more than 300 items to Toys for Tots.

Freedom Mortgage announces success with its national Holiday Angel Gift program Partnering with the Salvation Army for a second year, Freedom Mortgage successfully surpassed its philanthropic goal this year by broadening its Holiday Angel Gift Program on a national level.

Ranch Ehrlo continues to distribute CIBC miracle fund Ranch Ehrlo continues to provide enrichment opportunities and supports for children, youth, and families through our partnership with the Children’s Aid Foundation to help distribute the CIBC Miracle Fund in the Regina area.

Altria continues their commitment to nonprofit, Hope For The Warriors Donations to Community Outreach Program with Hope For The Warriors will Focus on the Integration of Military Families into Communities

Ranch Ehrlo continues to distribute CIBC miracle fund Ranch Ehrlo continues to provide enrichment opportunities and supports for children, youth, and families through our partnership with the Children’s Aid Foundation to help distribute the CIBC Miracle Fund in the Regina area.

LifeStorage Bridgeview partners with local LifeSource for a health fair and blood driveLifeStorage Bridgeview is partnering with Illinois' largest blood center, LifeSource, for its first ever health fair and blood drive event on January 5th.

Private sector job gains offer hope for labor market Private-sector employers shrugged off a looming budget crisis and stepped up hiring in December, offering further evidence of underlying strength in the economy as 2012 ended.

 

SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY:

Quadrantid meteor shower wows stargazers Cold weather and a bright moon didn't stop skywatchers around the country from capturing stunning shots of the annual Quadrantid meteor shower this week.

Snow-covered desert Snow-covered deserts are rare, but that’s exactly what the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA’s Aqua satellite observed as it passed over the Taklimakan Desert in western China

Martian rock from Sahara desert unlike others Scientists are abuzz about a coal-colored rock from Mars that landed in the Sahara desert.

Atoms reach record temperature, colder than absolute zero Researchers show they can achieve even lower temperatures for a strange realm of "negative temperatures."

The Milky Way is home to 100 billion alien planets A new study presents evidence that approximately 100 billion "alien planets" — that is, astronomical objects determined to be orbiting a star — reside in the Milky Way, the galactic home of planet Earth.

Scientist finds dinosaurs could really shake a tail feather Scott Persons says that far from being the lumbering, cold-blooded beasts of Hollywood myth, at least one species of the long-extinct animals had strong, flexible tails tipped with large fans of feathers "built for flaunting."

 

LIFESTYLE:

Senators’ kids steal the show at mock swear-in They may be getting sworn into the Senate today, but for Kirsten Gillibrand, Sen. Chris Murphy and Ted Cruz, their kids were the ones who stole the show.

Stories not stones give some jewelry its value It's the story, not necessarily the stone or other bells and whistles, that gives jewelry shared between generations its high value.

A New Year ‘miracle’ A couple from Gaywood welcomed their “miracle baby” into the world in the early hours of New Year’s Day after a long and emotional wait for his arrival.

'Miracle baby' the first of 2013 born in Burlington County A tiny girl came into the world on the new year’s second day as the first 2013 baby born in Burlington County. Her mother called Sophia Ahn a “miracle baby.”

Last minute miracle — Adoption Tax Credit saved Great News: Adoption Tax Credit Made Permanent!

The yearly miracle -- snowdrops awaken in the garden The common white snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) are the earliest flowers to stretch and yawn in the awakening garden.

Walking linked to fewer strokes in women Women who walk at least three hours every week are less likely to suffer a stroke than women who walk less or not at all, according to new research from Spain.

Small steps, big change: How to lose 50 pounds without really trying When it comes to losing weight, sometimes it isn't what you are eating but how much you're eating or how often.


SPORTS/LEISURE:

Miracle League field draws step closer with $25,000 foundation grant The Grand Rapids Community Foundation announced Wednesday, Jan. 2, that it awarded a $25,000 grant to the West Michigan Miracle League, an organization that provides children with mental and physical disabilities an opportunity to play baseball.

Boateng hailed a hero as he leads AC Milan racism walk-off AC Milan footballer Kevin Prince Boateng is being hailed as a hero today after taking a direct stand against racism by walking off the pitch during a friendly match in Italy.

Local hero lends hand in bowl game The U.S. Army All-American Bowl introduces future football heroes with present American heroes annually, and this year, a Covington resident is in the middle of it.

Medal hopes no longer leap of faith for Nimmo Jade Nimmo overcame back problems and a record that stood for 39 years to emerge as one of Scotland's most promising long jumpers.

Ray Lewis Retiring for His Children, Says 'God Is Calling' Ray Lewis, 37-year-old Baltimore Ravens Christian linebacker, has revealed that he feels that God is calling for him to retire from the NFL at the close of the postseason.

One sweet shot nothing short of a miracle Something happened recently that once again proved that God does exist.

A.P.'s doctor: 'He's a miracle' Dr. James Andrews, an orthopedic surgeon who operated on Adrian Peterson's knee.

Oregon return man catches punt while falling: God loves the Ducks Ducks punt return man Bralon Addison bumping into a teammate and falling over before the ball arrives, but still somehow catching it.

Greg Hansen: McKale miracle moves Cats closer to No. 1 in luck Yes, Lord, basketball miracles do come in sets of threes.

Jones, Te'o, 2 of College Football's Good Guys Jones and Te'o are the most acclaimed players on teams with national honors galore, and their upbeat personalities give college football just what it needs right now — an image boost.

Nasir Jamshed, the new batting hero for Pakistan Successfully battling fitness problems and spot fixing allegations, Pakistan's young opener Nasir Jamshed has emerged as a hero for Pakistan in the ongoing One-Day International series against India.

 

G-Dragon’s fanclub “Always GD” donates to ‘Miracle of 10,000 Won’ project A fanclubfor Big Bang‘s G-Dragon participated in the ‘Miracle of10,000 Won‘ campaign and its goal to build a children’s hospital.

Boy band will host a private meet and greet to raise funds Boy Band IM5 will be hosting a Private Meet and Greet with Fans in West Hollywood to raise funds and awareness for The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

DNG returns to God As the New Year starts, it was all a fresh start for rapper and super emcee DNG.

 

RELIGION/SPIRITUALITY:

Senator claims angels visited him in hospital Illinois Senator Mark Kirk has wrestled with lots of devilish political issues during his 28-year political career, but after suffering a stroke one year ago, he claims he had a very different experience: an encounter with angels.

Glen Burnie man mimes for God There are no words for Jeremy Gainous as a performer. He’s a mime — a gospel mime.

Sharing the word of God A local group of six Christians have returned from Haiti where they shared the message of Christianity with the people of that country.

Following God’s plan Foliarts plan move to Peru to plant churches.

Asantehene reaffirms trust, confidence and commitment to God The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu says he will remain resolute in upholding the truth, especially in his adjudication of chieftaincy disputes in Asanteman.

Talking to a wall, connecting with God The sacredness of the Western Wall in Jerusalem defies the caretaker rabbis' attempt to define and co-opt it.

God's Spirit talks to everyone, Muslim and Christian alike Modern Christianity and modern Islam often play complementary roles, teaching the same lessons from two different directions.

God gives second chances If you're anything like me, you may need a "do over" just about right now.

God’s will intervened prior to Penguin Plunge I wanted to help the WARM Shelter by taking the plunge. God said no, but then he touched the hearts of my friends to make a miracle happen.

God is present within us by his spirit The Holy Spirit is God himself, as he works in the world and in our hearts today to accomplish his purposes.

Looking for God in the new year I remember that "epiphany" means manifestation or vision of God. The three magi knew King Herod did not meet their expected vision.

Mother of God and women priests This high regard for Mary, a woman, seems to make a farce of the ban on the ordination of females as priests and the ex-communication of priests who associate with female priests.

 

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