The GOOD NEWS Thread

Diva · 12-06-2009, 05:55 PM

Have You heard about Nonja (pronounced: NOHN~ya), the orangutan in the Vienna Zoo, who was given a camera and has been taking some neat pictures of herself and her buddies? She has learned that, when she twists the knob, a raisin pops out.....she gets the raisins....but we get these neat pictures!

> > Nonja's Pictures < <

firie · 12-06-2009, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Diva

Have You heard about Nonja (pronounced: NOHN~ya), the orangutan in the Vienna Zoo, who was given a camera and has been taking some neat pictures of herself and her buddies? She has learned that, when she twists the knob, a raisin pops out.....she gets the raisins....but we get these neat pictures!

> > Nonja's Pictures < <

love love love this!

NotAnAverageGuy · 12-06-2009, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Diva

Have You heard about Nonja (pronounced: NOHN~ya), the orangutan in the Vienna Zoo, who was given a camera and has been taking some neat pictures of herself and her buddies? She has learned that, when she twists the knob, a raisin pops out.....she gets the raisins....but we get these neat pictures!

> > Nonja's Pictures < <

this is awesome.... I love the photo of the hand up close you can see all the lines on it

Diva · 12-07-2009, 07:11 AM

The Kennedy Center Awards were last night. The following artists/entertainers were honored:

~Mel Brooks - comedian, writer, actor
~Dave Brubeck - jazz musician (he wrote "Take 5")
~Grace Brumby - opera singer
~Robert DeNiro - actor
~Bruch Springstein - The Boss!!

<<<< LINKY~LOO >>>>

Gemme · 12-07-2009, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Diva

The Kennedy Center Awards were last night. The following artists/entertainers were honored:

~Mel Brooks - comedian, writer, actor
~Dave Brubeck - jazz musician (he wrote "Take 5")
~Grace Brumby - opera singer
~Robert DeNiro - actor
~Bruch Springstein - The Boss!!

<<<< LINKY~LOO >>>>

I ADORE Mel Brooks!

Diva · 12-07-2009, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemme

I ADORE Mel Brooks!

He is a massive trip! I LOVED "History Of The World-Part II".....he's brilliant!

MsDemeanor · 12-07-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Diva

The Kennedy Center Awards were last night. The following artists/entertainers were honored:

~Mel Brooks - comedian, writer, actor
~Dave Brubeck - jazz musician (he wrote "Take 5")
~Grace Brumby - opera singer
~Robert DeNiro - actor
~Bruch Springstein - The Boss!!

<<<< LINKY~LOO >>>>

The awards will be aired on the 29th. CBS, I think.

Melissa did a Bruce song.

Diva · 12-08-2009, 05:29 AM

This is a local story about local farmers selling their produce.....and home delivery! WOW!

>>> Austin~grown produce <<<

I love stories like this!

Gemme · 12-09-2009, 04:48 AM

I've been disappointed in Tiger Woods and so, I've found this kid. Bonus? He's only 2 years old, so he's got YEARS to go before he thinks girls are not filled with cooties!

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PN7bmC2r2k"]YouTube- How Hard Can This Game Be?[/ame]

NJFemmie · 12-09-2009, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Gemme

I ADORE Mel Brooks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diva

He is a massive trip! I LOVED "History Of The World-Part II".....he's brilliant!

Mel is THE man! Madeline Khan was the BOMB!
Now I'm in a mood for a Mel Brooks marathon.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3viQHsBFc4"]YouTube- Mel Brooks - Eunuch Test[/ame]

Lady_Di · 04-09-2012, 05:55 PM

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/18/op...R_AP_LO_MST_FB

damn the whole piece I just wrote about this just went poof. My fingers sometimes move a bit too fast for this ole keyboard.

LeftWriteFemme · 07-09-2012, 12:59 PM

Texas A&M Students Form Human Wall To Block Westboro Baptist Church Protestors From Soldier Roy Tisdale's Funeral

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0...ide=more237102

LeftWriteFemme · 08-11-2012, 08:27 PM

A new bill to protect gay teens in California

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/chana-...an%20Francisco

MsTinkerbelly · 08-13-2012, 10:09 AM

Democrats approve marriage equality in party platform
By Jacob Combs

This Saturday, the Democratic Party’s full platform committee, a body of around 120 Democrats, approved draft platform language that includes a full-fledged endorsement of marriage equality. The marriage language was accepted without dissent and with little debate, a sign of just how established the position has become in the party since President Obama announced his personal support of marriage equality in May.

Last Thursday, BuzzFeed’s Chris Geidner exclusively reported on the draft platform language established by the Democratic Platform Drafting Committee, which read:

We support the right of all families to have equal respect, responsibilities, and protections under the law. We support marriage equality and support the movement to secure equal treatment under law for same-sex couples. We also support the freedom of churches and religious entities to decide how to administer marriage as a religious sacrament without government interference.

We oppose discriminatory federal and state constitutional amendments and other attempts to deny equal protection of the laws to committed same-sex couples who seek the same respect and responsibilities as other married couples. We support the full repeal of the so-called Defense of Marriage Act and the passage of the Respect for Marriage Act.

Also included in the draft language (and also reported by Geidner) is an endorsement of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, which would prohibit hiring and firing based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and language regarding bullying and support for LGBT youth. The platform’s immigration reform section was amended as well to include new language which reads: “the administration has said that the word ‘family’ in immigration includes LGBT relationships in order to protect binational families threatened with deportation.”

The approved platform will be sent to delegates for a final vote at the Democratic National Convention, which will take place in Charlotte, North Carolina from September 3-6

LeftWriteFemme · 08-27-2012, 10:42 AM

A father dressing for his son's success!

http://mrsexsmith.tumblr.com/post/30...andonlygabriel

11-25-2013, 07:27 PM

Story of the Week, Miracle of a Lifetime

This was featured again on NBC last night. The story of Xena, the miracle dog from here in Atlanta, who helps to reach an autistic boy, and a boy who helps to heal a severely abused dog. What a little lovin' 'll do.

Jonny Hickey has a great mom!

*Anya* · 01-01-2014, 05:09 PM

California has a Democrat governor, every other statewide post and supermajorities in both houses of the Legislature. As of 1/1/14, the following are new laws:

1) New procedures make it easier for transgendered people to amend the gender and name on their birth certificates.

2) Heath insurance companies are required to cover infertility treatments for same sex couples.

3) Students are entitled to compete on gender-specific sports teams and use locker rooms and restrooms based on gender identity, rather than bio sex. (This law could be put on hold if a proposed referendum on it qualifies for statewide ballot).

4) It is a crime for employers to threaten to report immigration status if workers complain about working conditions.

5) Abortions in the first trimester can be performed by nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives and PA's, in addition to MD's.

6) People in this country that are undocumented, that pass the bar, may be licensed as attorneys.

These are just some of many new laws that were listed in the LA Times today.

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LeftWriteFemme Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Daddy's good girl Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 16,642 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,529 Thanked 12,285 Times in 5,184 Posts Rep Power: 21474869	A new bill to protect gay teens in California http://www.huffingtonpost.com/chana-...an%20Francisco __________________ Clicking on these dragon eggs will take you to my new erotic novella: Dragon Bait .........Hope you enjoy it! ________________________________________________ Please take a look at my work Click on flashing smilie to see my website To look at my Daddy/girl erotica book Click on pompom girl to see Elbows on the Table, Palms Flat

08-13-2012, 10:09 AM	#14
MsTinkerbelly Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: ... Preferred Pronoun?: ... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ... Posts: 6,573 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 30,737 Thanked 22,901 Times in 5,017 Posts Rep Power: 0	From Prop 8 Blog...cross posted Democrats approve marriage equality in party platform By Jacob Combs This Saturday, the Democratic Party’s full platform committee, a body of around 120 Democrats, approved draft platform language that includes a full-fledged endorsement of marriage equality. The marriage language was accepted without dissent and with little debate, a sign of just how established the position has become in the party since President Obama announced his personal support of marriage equality in May. Last Thursday, BuzzFeed’s Chris Geidner exclusively reported on the draft platform language established by the Democratic Platform Drafting Committee, which read: We support the right of all families to have equal respect, responsibilities, and protections under the law. We support marriage equality and support the movement to secure equal treatment under law for same-sex couples. We also support the freedom of churches and religious entities to decide how to administer marriage as a religious sacrament without government interference. We oppose discriminatory federal and state constitutional amendments and other attempts to deny equal protection of the laws to committed same-sex couples who seek the same respect and responsibilities as other married couples. We support the full repeal of the so-called Defense of Marriage Act and the passage of the Respect for Marriage Act. Also included in the draft language (and also reported by Geidner) is an endorsement of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, which would prohibit hiring and firing based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and language regarding bullying and support for LGBT youth. The platform’s immigration reform section was amended as well to include new language which reads: “the administration has said that the word ‘family’ in immigration includes LGBT relationships in order to protect binational families threatened with deportation.” The approved platform will be sent to delegates for a final vote at the Democratic National Convention, which will take place in Charlotte, North Carolina from September 3-6

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Diva Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Diva Preferred Pronoun?: Diva Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chez Diva Posts: 11,879 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,263 Thanked 17,175 Times in 5,239 Posts Rep Power: 0	Have You heard about Nonja (pronounced: NOHN~ya), the orangutan in the Vienna Zoo, who was given a camera and has been taking some neat pictures of herself and her buddies? She has learned that, when she twists the knob, a raisin pops out.....she gets the raisins....but we get these neat pictures! > > Nonja's Pictures < <

12-07-2009, 07:11 AM	#4
Diva Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Diva Preferred Pronoun?: Diva Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chez Diva Posts: 11,879 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,263 Thanked 17,175 Times in 5,239 Posts Rep Power: 0	The Kennedy Center Awards were last night. The following artists/entertainers were honored: ~Mel Brooks - comedian, writer, actor ~Dave Brubeck - jazz musician (he wrote "Take 5") ~Grace Brumby - opera singer ~Robert DeNiro - actor ~Bruch Springstein - The Boss!! <<<< LINKY~LOO >>>>

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Diva Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Diva Preferred Pronoun?: Diva Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chez Diva Posts: 11,879 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,263 Thanked 17,175 Times in 5,239 Posts Rep Power: 0	This is a local story about local farmers selling their produce.....and home delivery! WOW! >>> Austin~grown produce <<< I love stories like this!

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LeftWriteFemme Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Daddy's good girl Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 16,642 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,529 Thanked 12,285 Times in 5,184 Posts Rep Power: 21474869	A father dressing for his son's success! http://mrsexsmith.tumblr.com/post/30...andonlygabriel __________________ Clicking on these dragon eggs will take you to my new erotic novella: Dragon Bait .........Hope you enjoy it! ________________________________________________ Please take a look at my work Click on flashing smilie to see my website To look at my Daddy/girl erotica book Click on pompom girl to see Elbows on the Table, Palms Flat

11-25-2013, 07:27 PM	#16
GlouriousBastard Guest Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: n/a My Photo Gallery	Story of the Week, Miracle of a Lifetime Story of the Week, Miracle of a Lifetime This was featured again on NBC last night. The story of Xena, the miracle dog from here in Atlanta, who helps to reach an autistic boy, and a boy who helps to heal a severely abused dog. What a little lovin' 'll do. Jonny Hickey has a great mom!

01-01-2014, 05:09 PM	#17
Anya Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Lesbian non-stone femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, her Relationship Status: Committed to being good to myself Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Coast Posts: 8,258 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 39,306 Thanked 40,445 Times in 7,285 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	California has a Democrat governor, every other statewide post and supermajorities in both houses of the Legislature. As of 1/1/14, the following are new laws: 1) New procedures make it easier for transgendered people to amend the gender and name on their birth certificates. 2) Heath insurance companies are required to cover infertility treatments for same sex couples. 3) Students are entitled to compete on gender-specific sports teams and use locker rooms and restrooms based on gender identity, rather than bio sex. (This law could be put on hold if a proposed referendum on it qualifies for statewide ballot). 4) It is a crime for employers to threaten to report immigration status if workers complain about working conditions. 5) Abortions in the first trimester can be performed by nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives and PA's, in addition to MD's. 6) People in this country that are undocumented, that pass the bar, may be licensed as attorneys. These are just some of many new laws that were listed in the LA Times today. __________________ ~Anya~ Democracy Dies in Darkness ~Washington Post "...I'm deeply concerned by recently adopted policies which punish children for their parents’ actions ... The thought that any State would seek to deter parents by inflicting such abuse on children is unconscionable." UN Human Rights commissioner