Optimism From Around the Web
Week of Aug. 23 – Aug. 30, 2010
Every Monday eOptimist collects and shares positive, inspiring and educational news stories as a reminder that good things happen all the time.
From animals in space to dogs in China wearing bikinis, this week’s Optimism in the news is full of funny stories to put a smile on your face!
- Animals in Orbit – For decades, animals have been the true pioneers of the final frontier. This slide show highlights great animal space travel.
http://www.newsweek.com ¦ Aug. 2010 - Train-Hopping Cat Reunited With Owner via Twitter – Dublin, Ireland railway staff are to thank for helping reunite a house-cat with her owner. The railway staff found the cat on board and tweeted out a message, hoping the owner would reply and claim her…which is exactly what happened.
http://www.mashable.com ¦ Aug. 28, 2010 - It takes a social network - Media technologist and author of “Share This! How You Will Change the World With Social Networking” shares her thoughts about communicating online in a digital world. Deanna Zandt claims you change the world every time you update your social networking site.
http://www.boston.com ¦ Aug. 28, 2010 - Banana diet: Plaintain fibres could benefit Crohn’s disease patients - Researchers at the University of Liverpool may have discovered a way to treat patients with Crohn’s disease…using bananas! Crohn’s disease is commonly found in developed countries where a diet of low fiber and processed foods is common. A new plantain based food is being tested to treat patients.
http://optimistworld.com ¦ Aug. 30, 2010 - Dyeing dogs in China takes off – Pet owners in China have taken pet grooming to a new level. Some owners are dying their dogs to match their favorite animal. One owner gave their dog a panda makeover.
http://www.cnn.com ¦ Aug. 30, 2010
Optimistic Quote of the Week:
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Thought For the Week:
“Promise yourself to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.” - The Optimist Creed
Happy Monday!
