Uk People Help Birds Get through Worst Winter For Decades

The UK is not only in the grip of a reccession it is suffering it's worst winter for decades.
While some might only think and worry about their own problems, there are many kind hearted people buying food and distributing it around their gardens to keep the bird population fed.
Richard James, RSPB wildlife advisor, says: 'Lots of us can’t get to work today, so if you are at home, spending a few minutes clearing up bird tables or putting out food could mean the difference between life and death for some of our garden birds.'
Birds are unable to penetrate the ground to find worms and insects with thick snow cover, and berry-bearing shrubs and other natural food sources are practically invisible.
Food on bird tables and in feeders is a real lifeline in these kind of conditions and can literally keep them alive.
The RSPB speaks out for birds and wildlife, tackling the problems that threaten our environment. They rely upon memberships and donations to fund their work. you can find more about them at www.rspb.org.uk
I can not imagine walking into my garden without hearing or seeing the different varieties of birds all around, so it is nice to see that so many people take the trouble and expense to look after the birds, helping them survive the winter.
For these caring people just seeing the birds and hearing their songs repays them with interest for their efforts.

Desperate Parents Get Help For Children's Medical Costs From Ebay Angels

A desperate couple from Georgia, USA, put all their belongings for sale on the popular auction site Ebay at www.ebay.com in a last ditch attempt to pay for their sick children's medical bills.
Brittiny and Greg Peters have three children, two year old Noah who has autism and sensory and gastrointestinal disorders, one year old Eli and seven year old Ayla who suffers from juvenile arthritis.
Their belongings did not attract a single bidder until Keith and Donnia Blair from Fort Worth, USA, bid $20,000.
The Peters began to pack their stuff up to send it to the Blair's, but the next morning Donnia Blair called them and told them they did not want their possessions, they just wanted to help out financially.
Since then Donnia Blair and Brittiny Peters have spoken by phone many times and have become firm friends.
The Peters summed up their feelings by saying.
"We really feel like its our obligation now to take the blessings the Blair's have given us, pass them on and bless some other people like they’ve blessed us."
What a wonderful message these ebay angels have given to us.
When you see someone in great need, if you can, reach out and do something about it.

Google Earth Expands Maps To Include Under Oceans

Google's marvellous tool, “Google Earth” is well known for allowing you to download software that will let you explore, search and discover all the ground covered area's of the world.
Their home web page is at www.earth.google.com
Google's previous version that only allowed you to look at the surfaces of the sea's and oceans have now added a new dimension, the ability to dive under the waves and see 3D computer generated images of what lies beneath.
To achieve this Google have used information from various organizations, among them.
“The National Geographical Society” at www.nationalgeographic.com
The NOAA “The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration” at www.noaa.gov
“The Scripps Institution of Oceanography” at www.sio.ucsd.edu
So this amazing educational tool has got even better.
Who could of imagined a century ago that one day ordinary people could sit at home, press a few buttons, and see the marvels of our world no matter were they are.
It fills me with happy anticipation of what other good things will be achieved in the years to come.

Single Mum Defies Poor Childhood To Achieve Her Goal

Here is a nice news story about single mum Victoria Titchener from Derbyshire, England and her determination to improve her life through education.
Victoria who is now 27 spent most of her childhood in the care system, she describes her childhood as “tough” after being taken into care aged seven.
She spent the next six years in and out of foster homes and at 12 she recalled not being able to stand up in class and read properly.
At 15 Victoria was working in a pub kitchen part time and at 17 she became pregnant with son Jay who is now ten followed a year later with daughter Teri-Jade.
Five years ago Victoria decided to get back into education to get some qualifications so she could get a job she really wanted to do and to prove to herself that she could do it.
She took and succeeded in business and computing courses at college, then enrolled at Derby University on a two year HND business management course which she completed in 2007.
Victoria then completed another year to bring her education up to Honours Degree standard.
After receiving her Degree in a ceremony at Derby University in January 2009, Victoria spoke about her achievement.
“I can't believe that I am standing here clutching my degree. My family were here to see me and I feel so proud of what I have done.
My degree isn't just a piece of paper to me, it's an achievement that I will hold forever.
It's given me a path to where I'm going, the strength to achieve future goals and the feeling that you can achieve anything if you put your mind to it.”
What a nice inspiring story for anyone who has had a challenging background, you don't have to accept your lot in life, just get out there and make yourself a good future.

The Good News Network

“Hi there! I'm Geri, the founder and editor/publisher of the Good News Network. I began this effort in 1997 as a passion to serve humanity with doses of positive news. Now my goal is to make this a business. I want to be the first person to really prove that good news sells.”
One of my objectives in setting up this “Nice World News” Blog was to promote the good and nice things that are happening around the world and to try and balance out the seemingly endless bad news that mainstream news organisations continually throw at us.
One way I can do that is to inform you about other great good news resources that are out there to find.
One site that stands out is “The Good News Network” and can be found at www.goodnewsnetwork.org
It is owned and edited by Geri Weis-Corbley
Founder and Managing Editor, Geri Weis-Corbley is the world's first positive news expert. She has been featured on Washington Post Radio, BBC World Service, dozens of radio shows, and in numerous newspapers and magazines. She worked in TV news in D.C. for 10 years before leaving to raise a family in 1990. Geri's combination of artistry, quality news, and personal service has gained her thousands of fans and rave reviews from viewers around the world.
Well done Geri, you are providing a badly needed service that is lifting people beyond the negative news in the world, balancing it with the good.

Mother has 8 healthy babies in 5 minutes

This is a happy news story about a woman who had eight babies by caesarean section in the Bellflower medical centre, near Los Angeles, California.
The babies six boys and two girls weighed in between 1lb 8ozs and 3lb 4ozs and according to doctors are all healthy and doing well.
The mother who has asked for privacy while she recovers has not been identified.
She already has six children ranging from two to seven years old at home.
She is said to be very exited about the successful birth of these latest editions to her family and is hoping to breast feed them all.
I know as a parent how much hard work goes into raising children from babyhood to adult, but I also know how much goodness you get back from your children in different ways.
I would like to congratulate the medical team that worked hard to make this a happy result and wish the parents of these little miracles all the best for the future.
No doubt we will hear more about this special family as the children grow and reach milestones in their lives and I look forward to including their progress as nice news.

The DEC disaster appeal reaches £1,000,000 despite ban by BBC and SKY

The BBC and Sky have refused to air a television appeal for donations to help the people of Gaza because they claim this would harm their impartiality.
Despite the appeal by the Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC) not being broadcast by the BBC and SKY, donations to the charity have reached over £1,000,000 so far.
If you want to donate money to the charities trying to help the innocents then follow the link to www.dec.org.uk and donate what you can afford.
The following information was taken from their website.
The DEC consists of: Action Aid, British Red Cross, CAFOD, CARE International UK, Christian Aid, Concern Worldwide, Help the Aged, Islamic Relief, Merlin, Oxfam, Save the Children, Tearfund, World Vision.
It’s easy to donate. Please visit our website on www.dec.org.uk or call the DEC on 0370 60 60 900. We know people are facing financially difficult times but even a small donation makes a difference. Even a small donation to the appeal will help get food, water, shelter, emergency and medical supplies to people who desperately need it.
The DEC criteria to launch an appeal are:
The disaster must be on such a scale and of such urgency as to call for swift International humanitarian assistance. The DEC agencies, or some of them, must be in a position to provide effective and swift humanitarian assistance at a scale to justify a national Appeal. There must be sufficient public awareness of, and sympathy for, the humanitarian situation so as to give reasonable grounds for concluding that a public Appeal would be successful.
It is good to know that despite the petty mindset of these organisations, ordinary people have responded to the suffering of these people in a caring way, regardless off any politics.