"The economic downturn has taken its toll on traditional museums with cutbacks and closings, but one corner of the collecting world is flourishing.
Virtual museums, just a few years ago seen as a curiosity, are gaining legitimacy as collectors open online galleries to share their passions."
Read more about these online museums - click here.
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Sunday, February 14, 2010
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Good News for March 26 (posted by Mary Beth)
E-mail add-ons can tame even the peskiest inbox
"I don't have the sharpest memory around, but my computer forgets nothing. That's why I prefer to communicate via e-mail; it provides a permanent record of the conversation.
But with thousands of messages rolling in every week, how do you keep track of it all? My favorite e-mail software, Microsoft Corp.'s Outlook, has a pretty good set of management tools, but there's lots of room for improvement."
Click here for more information on organizing your inbox.
KFC's proposal: First pot pies, now potholes
"Everybody needs a little KFC. But maybe not Chicago.
The fast-food chain has sent off a letter to the nation's mayors, offering to patch their potholes for free. The company will leave behind a stenciled brand on the patch informing people the road has been 'Re-Freshed by KFC.'"
Read about KFC's newest strategy by clicking here.
Right whales in Cape Cod Bay
"In a rare congregation, about 70 North Atlantic right whales have gathered in Cape Cod Bay. The group represents approximately 20 percent of the endangered species' worldwide population."
Click here to enjoy a slideshow of images taken of this unusual gathering.
A baby's first Bluebonnet patch
"Nature's first green may be gold, but in Texas it's also blue, pink and orange. Take a look at how happy spring makes these kids."
To view the joy of kids and wildflowers, click here!
Bridging the past and present
"Sitting on the banks of the American River, Folsom has always had one engineering feat to aid its transportation needs — bridges.
And in celebration of the city’s newest bridge, the Folsom History Museum is highlighting the structures, both past and present, with a special exhibit that opened earlier this week and runs through May 10."
Click here to visit the Folsom History Museum and its new exhibit.
"I don't have the sharpest memory around, but my computer forgets nothing. That's why I prefer to communicate via e-mail; it provides a permanent record of the conversation.
But with thousands of messages rolling in every week, how do you keep track of it all? My favorite e-mail software, Microsoft Corp.'s Outlook, has a pretty good set of management tools, but there's lots of room for improvement."
Click here for more information on organizing your inbox.
KFC's proposal: First pot pies, now potholes
"Everybody needs a little KFC. But maybe not Chicago.
The fast-food chain has sent off a letter to the nation's mayors, offering to patch their potholes for free. The company will leave behind a stenciled brand on the patch informing people the road has been 'Re-Freshed by KFC.'"
Read about KFC's newest strategy by clicking here.
Right whales in Cape Cod Bay
"In a rare congregation, about 70 North Atlantic right whales have gathered in Cape Cod Bay. The group represents approximately 20 percent of the endangered species' worldwide population."
Click here to enjoy a slideshow of images taken of this unusual gathering.
A baby's first Bluebonnet patch
"Nature's first green may be gold, but in Texas it's also blue, pink and orange. Take a look at how happy spring makes these kids."
To view the joy of kids and wildflowers, click here!
Bridging the past and present
"Sitting on the banks of the American River, Folsom has always had one engineering feat to aid its transportation needs — bridges.
And in celebration of the city’s newest bridge, the Folsom History Museum is highlighting the structures, both past and present, with a special exhibit that opened earlier this week and runs through May 10."
Click here to visit the Folsom History Museum and its new exhibit.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Good News for March 25 (posted by Mary Beth)
DREAM RESCUE Fire Fighter Spiderman Saves Autistic Boy
"A Thai fire fighter put on a Spiderman suit to save a scared, autistic boy from falling down three stories from a balcony he sat on in school.
Teachers of the school for children with special needs in Bangkok called for help when the boy, who was scared of his first day in school, sat on a balcony on the third floor and refused to get down."
For more on this amazing rescue, click here.
Pet-ernity Leave: Treating Pets as Humans
"People expecting an addition to the family have a lot on their minds. Besides the changes to their routines, there are short-term considerations like getting time off to properly welcome the bundle of joy into his or her new home.
Happily, there are enlightened employers who understand their anxious employees’ concerns. That’s why Virgin Mobile of Australia is offering its employees five days of unpaid leave to welcome the newcomers home.
Only five days? Well, how long does it take you to get a kitten settled?"
Click here for the rest of Chuck Colson's commentary.
Number of New Orleans area jobs climbed in February
"The New Orleans metro area added 700 jobs in February, a gain that temporarily lays to rest concerns that the local economy might mimic the job hemorrhaging that is taking place nationwide. Employment levels were also up compared with the same month a year ago, according to data released Wednesday by the Louisiana Workforce Commission."
More on the increase is waiting for you here.
Meteorite windfall: Thousands of space rocks land at Field
"Amid months of grim economic news that has been crippling public museums, $3 million worth of rocks from outer space and a $7.3 million endowment landed at the Field Museum Tuesday like manna from heaven.
The windfall means that even as museums everywhere cut corners and pare back research, the Field can expand one of its oldest departments: meteorites."
Click here to read more about this new exhibit at Chicago's Field Museum.
A watery revolt in Boston Harbor
"They came in colonial garb to Boston Harbor today not to dump tea - but to dump what they say is overpriced unnecessary water.
Noting that tap water in Boston and most Eastern Massachusetts' communities that comes from the Quabbin Reservoir passes a slew of rigorous standards for safety and purity – and costs less than a half cent per gallon – ten members of the Think Outside the Bottle campaign performed the tongue-in-cheek demonstration at Christopher Columbus Park in the North End."
To read more about this living history event, click here.
"A Thai fire fighter put on a Spiderman suit to save a scared, autistic boy from falling down three stories from a balcony he sat on in school.
Teachers of the school for children with special needs in Bangkok called for help when the boy, who was scared of his first day in school, sat on a balcony on the third floor and refused to get down."
For more on this amazing rescue, click here.
Pet-ernity Leave: Treating Pets as Humans
"People expecting an addition to the family have a lot on their minds. Besides the changes to their routines, there are short-term considerations like getting time off to properly welcome the bundle of joy into his or her new home.
Happily, there are enlightened employers who understand their anxious employees’ concerns. That’s why Virgin Mobile of Australia is offering its employees five days of unpaid leave to welcome the newcomers home.
Only five days? Well, how long does it take you to get a kitten settled?"
Click here for the rest of Chuck Colson's commentary.
Number of New Orleans area jobs climbed in February
"The New Orleans metro area added 700 jobs in February, a gain that temporarily lays to rest concerns that the local economy might mimic the job hemorrhaging that is taking place nationwide. Employment levels were also up compared with the same month a year ago, according to data released Wednesday by the Louisiana Workforce Commission."
More on the increase is waiting for you here.
Meteorite windfall: Thousands of space rocks land at Field
"Amid months of grim economic news that has been crippling public museums, $3 million worth of rocks from outer space and a $7.3 million endowment landed at the Field Museum Tuesday like manna from heaven.
The windfall means that even as museums everywhere cut corners and pare back research, the Field can expand one of its oldest departments: meteorites."
Click here to read more about this new exhibit at Chicago's Field Museum.
A watery revolt in Boston Harbor
"They came in colonial garb to Boston Harbor today not to dump tea - but to dump what they say is overpriced unnecessary water.
Noting that tap water in Boston and most Eastern Massachusetts' communities that comes from the Quabbin Reservoir passes a slew of rigorous standards for safety and purity – and costs less than a half cent per gallon – ten members of the Think Outside the Bottle campaign performed the tongue-in-cheek demonstration at Christopher Columbus Park in the North End."
To read more about this living history event, click here.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Good News for March 2, 2009 (posted by Mary Beth)
The British vs. Darwin: The Intelligence of Design
"Judging by church attendance, it seems the British have lost their religion. Although 71 percent of Brits identify themselves as Christians, only 10 percent go to church weekly. Only one in four attends church even once a year."
Read the rest of Chuck Colson's commentary here.
In Afghanistan, the idea of women's rights starts to take hold
"Mariam was 11 in 2003 when her parents forced her to marry a blind, 41-year-old cleric. The bride price of $1,200 helped Mariam's father, a drug addict, pay off a debt."
Click here to read the rest of the story.
Microsoft mapping course to a Jetsons-style future
"Meet Laura, the virtual personal assistant for those of us who cannot afford a human one.
Built by researchers at Microsoft, Laura appears as a talking head on a screen. You can speak to her and ask her to handle basic tasks like booking appointments for meetings or scheduling a flight."
Step into the future here.
Tiger trappers rushing to rescue: Indonesians race to protect animals from humans, extinction
"Indonesia's tiger catchers have a double job—protecting humans from tigers and tigers from humans.
The elite teams of rangers and conservationists rush to the scene every time villagers report attacks or sightings of endangered Sumatran tigers. If there are signs the animal is nearby, they return with steel cage traps, live bait, heat-sensitive cameras and other equipment to capture the magnificent beasts."
Learn more about the situation here.
Kenner gets professional help for its Rivertown museums
"The fist-sized holes in the 8-foot papier-mache king cake at Kenner's Mardi Gras Museum suggest a recent visit by a hungry giant. But Csilla Felker-Dennis has a more plausible explanation.
'This is the kind of thing that happens when children climb up on an object,' she said."
Get more on the story here.
How Do You Choose a Biblical Translation?
"Prior to 1881, when Protestants went to 'Ye Ole Christian Bookstore,' it would be very easy to choose a Bible for purchase. You had the option of the King James Version and… the King James Version. Today’s trip to the local bookstore would create a bigger challenge with the numerous translations of the Bible available. King James is still there, but along with it is the New King James Version, New International Version, the New American Standard Version, the New Living Translation, the English Standard Version, the New English Translation, the Amplified, the Message, and many more."
Click here to learn more about Bible translations.
"Judging by church attendance, it seems the British have lost their religion. Although 71 percent of Brits identify themselves as Christians, only 10 percent go to church weekly. Only one in four attends church even once a year."
Read the rest of Chuck Colson's commentary here.
In Afghanistan, the idea of women's rights starts to take hold
"Mariam was 11 in 2003 when her parents forced her to marry a blind, 41-year-old cleric. The bride price of $1,200 helped Mariam's father, a drug addict, pay off a debt."
Click here to read the rest of the story.
Microsoft mapping course to a Jetsons-style future
"Meet Laura, the virtual personal assistant for those of us who cannot afford a human one.
Built by researchers at Microsoft, Laura appears as a talking head on a screen. You can speak to her and ask her to handle basic tasks like booking appointments for meetings or scheduling a flight."
Step into the future here.
Tiger trappers rushing to rescue: Indonesians race to protect animals from humans, extinction
"Indonesia's tiger catchers have a double job—protecting humans from tigers and tigers from humans.
The elite teams of rangers and conservationists rush to the scene every time villagers report attacks or sightings of endangered Sumatran tigers. If there are signs the animal is nearby, they return with steel cage traps, live bait, heat-sensitive cameras and other equipment to capture the magnificent beasts."
Learn more about the situation here.
Kenner gets professional help for its Rivertown museums
"The fist-sized holes in the 8-foot papier-mache king cake at Kenner's Mardi Gras Museum suggest a recent visit by a hungry giant. But Csilla Felker-Dennis has a more plausible explanation.
'This is the kind of thing that happens when children climb up on an object,' she said."
Get more on the story here.
How Do You Choose a Biblical Translation?
"Prior to 1881, when Protestants went to 'Ye Ole Christian Bookstore,' it would be very easy to choose a Bible for purchase. You had the option of the King James Version and… the King James Version. Today’s trip to the local bookstore would create a bigger challenge with the numerous translations of the Bible available. King James is still there, but along with it is the New King James Version, New International Version, the New American Standard Version, the New Living Translation, the English Standard Version, the New English Translation, the Amplified, the Message, and many more."
Click here to learn more about Bible translations.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Good News for February 11 (posted by Mary Beth)
Where Government Doesn’t Belong: Triumph of the Ruling Class
"The withdrawal of Tom Daschle from consideration as health and human services secretary has been deemed a blow to the new Obama administration—both to its stated goals to enact health-care reform and to its claim that it will put an end to 'business as usual' in the nation’s capital."
Click here to read the rest of Chuck Colson's commentary.
Six months after Georgia-Russia conflict, safe shelter still a huge hurdle for displaced families, World Vision warns
"Six months after the brief conflict between Georgia and Russia, international aid agency World Vision warns that the 35,000 displaced people still face significant hurdles to rebuilding their lives. More than 18,000 internally displaced persons are being integrated into settlements built by the Georgian government, which World Vision says are inadequate for children and families."
Read what is being done by World Vision here.
Hyde Park comics shop gets a boost from president
"James Nurss—merchant, risk-taker, comic book expert—was about to lose it all. He had opened First Aid Comics in a hidden upstairs space down the hall from a psychic during a failing economy and the business was struggling.
Then Spider-Man and President Barack Obama swung to the rescue."
Get the details here.
Frogs: A Chorus of Colors
"Although frogs are much-maligned, they can also be fascinating, adaptable, and often beautiful creatures. With more than 5,000 species spread across six continents, frogs are remarkably diverse and the most abundant amphibians on Earth. Frogs: A Chorus of Colors displays both this beauty and diversity."
Read more on this temporary exhibit at the Museum of Science, Boston by clicking here.
Jindal tapped to give Republican response to Obama's speech
"His star rising higher on the national scene, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal has been selected to deliver the nationally televised Republican address after President Barack Obama's first speech to a joint session of Congress on Feb. 24, which is Mardi Gras."
The details are in the New Orleans Times Picayune. Click here.
Have a Good News Day!
"The withdrawal of Tom Daschle from consideration as health and human services secretary has been deemed a blow to the new Obama administration—both to its stated goals to enact health-care reform and to its claim that it will put an end to 'business as usual' in the nation’s capital."
Click here to read the rest of Chuck Colson's commentary.
Six months after Georgia-Russia conflict, safe shelter still a huge hurdle for displaced families, World Vision warns
"Six months after the brief conflict between Georgia and Russia, international aid agency World Vision warns that the 35,000 displaced people still face significant hurdles to rebuilding their lives. More than 18,000 internally displaced persons are being integrated into settlements built by the Georgian government, which World Vision says are inadequate for children and families."
Read what is being done by World Vision here.
Hyde Park comics shop gets a boost from president
"James Nurss—merchant, risk-taker, comic book expert—was about to lose it all. He had opened First Aid Comics in a hidden upstairs space down the hall from a psychic during a failing economy and the business was struggling.
Then Spider-Man and President Barack Obama swung to the rescue."
Get the details here.
Frogs: A Chorus of Colors
"Although frogs are much-maligned, they can also be fascinating, adaptable, and often beautiful creatures. With more than 5,000 species spread across six continents, frogs are remarkably diverse and the most abundant amphibians on Earth. Frogs: A Chorus of Colors displays both this beauty and diversity."
Read more on this temporary exhibit at the Museum of Science, Boston by clicking here.
Jindal tapped to give Republican response to Obama's speech
"His star rising higher on the national scene, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal has been selected to deliver the nationally televised Republican address after President Barack Obama's first speech to a joint session of Congress on Feb. 24, which is Mardi Gras."
The details are in the New Orleans Times Picayune. Click here.
Have a Good News Day!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Good News for January 28 from Mary Beth
Giving Them a Pass: Pragmatism over Principle
"As I noted yesterday on BreakPoint, the inauguration of America’s first African-American President was one of the most moving moments in American history.
But now that the celebrations are over, it’s time to take a close look at how President Obama is planning to govern. And the closer I look, the greater my concerns. In his first week in office, he showed shown an alarming tendency to choose pragmatism over principle."
Read Chuck Colson's full commentary here.
MA Church to sponsor Winter Blast, invites people to Come In Out of the Cold
"Come in out of the cold to enjoy live music, fantastic games, crafts, face painting, and giveaways.
New shows have been added that include Micheal Flaherty the President of Walden Media, Paul Tavilla the Guinness World Record Holder for Grape-Catching, and members of the Boston Ballet Youth Troupe!"
The details await you here.
Big Daddy Weave's Mike Weaver going for 90 pounds in 2009
"Big Daddy Weave’s lead singer and guitarist, Mike Weaver, is resolving to lose 90 pounds this year by launching the '90 in ‘09 Challenge.'
That may seem like a lot of weight for a member of an active band, but fans know that Big Daddy Weave was named after brothers Mike and Jay Weaver, who both admit to having 'larger than average exteriors.'”
Join Mike in the challenge here.
Super Bowl Shirts, Hats and Towels Bound for El Salvador
"The winning team in Super Bowl XLIII remains to be seen, but one thing is certain — either outcome will spell excitement for children and families in El Salvador. Whether the Pittsburgh Steelers or the Arizona Cardinals win, shirts, hats, and towels will be given to people living in extreme poverty, as the National Football League and World Vision team up for the 17th year."
More on this super annual ministry awaits you here.
Chicago museum attendance healthy
"Despite last year's nose-diving economy, Chicago residents and out-of-town visitors continued to frequent the city's museums at a healthy clip, with attendance declining only by about 1 percent in 2008 from the previous year."
Click here for more on the story.
Garden District house is perfect character in Oscar-nominated Brad Pitt movie 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button'
"One major character in 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' won't be sitting expectantly in the audience when the 2009 Academy Awards are given out on Feb. 22, even though the movie received 13 nominations -- more than any other -- this week."
Get behind the scenes (including a video) here.
Sacramento - again - gets starring role in Disney painting
"The Disney Co. is once again giving Sacramento the star treatment. For the third year in a row, Disney is issuing a 'destination' painting showing some of its iconic characters against a River City backdrop."
Share the fantasy here.
Have a great Good News day!
"As I noted yesterday on BreakPoint, the inauguration of America’s first African-American President was one of the most moving moments in American history.
But now that the celebrations are over, it’s time to take a close look at how President Obama is planning to govern. And the closer I look, the greater my concerns. In his first week in office, he showed shown an alarming tendency to choose pragmatism over principle."
Read Chuck Colson's full commentary here.
MA Church to sponsor Winter Blast, invites people to Come In Out of the Cold
"Come in out of the cold to enjoy live music, fantastic games, crafts, face painting, and giveaways.
New shows have been added that include Micheal Flaherty the President of Walden Media, Paul Tavilla the Guinness World Record Holder for Grape-Catching, and members of the Boston Ballet Youth Troupe!"
The details await you here.
Big Daddy Weave's Mike Weaver going for 90 pounds in 2009
"Big Daddy Weave’s lead singer and guitarist, Mike Weaver, is resolving to lose 90 pounds this year by launching the '90 in ‘09 Challenge.'
That may seem like a lot of weight for a member of an active band, but fans know that Big Daddy Weave was named after brothers Mike and Jay Weaver, who both admit to having 'larger than average exteriors.'”
Join Mike in the challenge here.
Super Bowl Shirts, Hats and Towels Bound for El Salvador
"The winning team in Super Bowl XLIII remains to be seen, but one thing is certain — either outcome will spell excitement for children and families in El Salvador. Whether the Pittsburgh Steelers or the Arizona Cardinals win, shirts, hats, and towels will be given to people living in extreme poverty, as the National Football League and World Vision team up for the 17th year."
More on this super annual ministry awaits you here.
Chicago museum attendance healthy
"Despite last year's nose-diving economy, Chicago residents and out-of-town visitors continued to frequent the city's museums at a healthy clip, with attendance declining only by about 1 percent in 2008 from the previous year."
Click here for more on the story.
Garden District house is perfect character in Oscar-nominated Brad Pitt movie 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button'
"One major character in 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' won't be sitting expectantly in the audience when the 2009 Academy Awards are given out on Feb. 22, even though the movie received 13 nominations -- more than any other -- this week."
Get behind the scenes (including a video) here.
Sacramento - again - gets starring role in Disney painting
"The Disney Co. is once again giving Sacramento the star treatment. For the third year in a row, Disney is issuing a 'destination' painting showing some of its iconic characters against a River City backdrop."
Share the fantasy here.
Have a great Good News day!
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