http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/images/gnn_logo_rss.gif http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/ 249 31 News of a better world editor@greatnewsnetwork.org great news network en editor@greatnewsnetwork.org Copyright 2013 2013-04-29T16:24:08+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/google_unveils_ultrafast_web_service/?source=rss Google on Thursday unveiled an ultrafast Web service along with an Internet television subscription in the Kansas City area as part of a pilot project to boost broadband speeds. The Google Fiber superfast broadband network will be available starting in September, with one-gigabyte per second speeds -- about 100 times faster than most current Internet subscriptions. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Science Top Stories, Science, Technology, Regions, North America, United States, Missouri 2012-07-28T03:47:36+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/new_plasma_brush_may_mean_painless_cavity_filling/?source=rss We've been keeping an eye on efforts to make the dreaded dentist's drill a thing of the past for some time, and now there's more good news on the horizon for the cavity-prone (and pain-phobic). Engineers have successfully lab-tested a plasma "brush" that can painlessly clean and prep cavities so well, there's no need for mechanical abrasion prior to filling. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, Science Top Stories, Science, Scientific Discoveries, Technology, Breakthroughs in technology, Health, Regions, North America, United States, Missouri 2011-12-26T06:00:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/kc_woman_brings_home_adopted_haitian_child/?source=rss Amanda Taylor was certain it would be years before the adoption of her baby boy from Haiti went through, but it was because of the earthquake in Haiti that baby Isaac is at home in Kansas City. Feel Good, Inspirational Stories, Regions, Caribbean, Haiti, North America, United States, Missouri 2010-01-29T12:53:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/mickie_drake_loses_236_pounds_shares_her_secret_to_beating_obesity/?source=rss It's often said there's no magic bullet when it comes to losing weight. Health, Feel Good, Inspirational Stories, Regions, North America, United States, Missouri 2009-11-25T13:08:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/note_found_in_antique_chair_spurs_treasure_hunt/?source=rss Patty Henken always thought she found great value in the rickety rocking chair when she plunked down $200 for it at an auction, figuring she could restore the century-old relic to its former charm. Feel Good, Regions, North America, United States, Missouri 2009-10-02T10:16:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/scientists_doctors_unite_to_fight_malnutrition/?source=rss In a new fight against worldwide hunger, a doctor who has long treated malnourished people is working with plant scientists trying to improve the nutritional content of food. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, Science, Technology, Regions, Africa, Malawi, North America, United States, Missouri 2009-08-27T10:48:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/rock_port_missouri_celebrates_being_100_wind_powered/?source=rss We've seen a number of locales pipe in quite a bit of energy from eco-friendly sources, but the community of Rock Port, Missouri is claiming to be 100-percent wind-powered. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Regions, North America, United States, Missouri 2009-05-21T12:16:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/tough_toddler_found_alive_after_2_days_in_woods/?source=rss Thirsty, dirty and tired after spending two days and nights barely clothed in the wet, chilly woods of Mark Twain National Forest, 3-year-old Joshua Childers was ready to go home. Feel Good, Inspirational Stories, Reunited Stories, Regions, North America, United States, Missouri 2009-05-09T08:55:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/enterprise_rent_a_car_adds_5000_hybrids_to_its_green_car_fleet/?source=rss Enterprise Rent-A-Car announced last week they will add nearly 5,000 gas/electric hybrid vehicles to its nationwide rental fleet and designate 80 "hybrid rental branches" - locations with a high concentration of hybrid vehicles available - in 24 major markets across the country including 10 of the nation's busiest airports. Top Headlines, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories, Environment, Climate and Energy, Regions, North America, United States, Missouri 2009-02-10T20:20:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/police_departments_look_for_more_fuel_cutting_cars/?source=rss Police Chief Richard Watson admits his department's newest patrol car is a curious departure from its big-horsepower Ford Crown Victorias. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Feel Good, Regions, North America, United States, Florida, Illinois, Missouri 2009-02-03T14:05:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/violinist_plays_for_those_who_saved_his_arm/?source=rss The melodic strains of a violin that emanated Friday from a lobby at Barnes-Jewish Hospital carried the gratitude of a former patient who nearly lost the ability to play the instrument. Feel Good, Inspirational Stories, Regions, North America, United States, Kentucky, Missouri 2009-01-25T23:18:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/secret_santas_in_3_states_spread_cheer_100_bills/?source=rss At a suburban Goodwill store on Friday, Theresa Settles selected a large, black comforter to warm her family until she can raise the money to turn the gas heat back on. Feel Good, Inspirational Stories, Regions, North America, United States, Arizona, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-12-07T11:59:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/pulitzer_widow_donates_art_45m_to_harvard_art_museum/?source=rss The Harvard Art Museum has received a gift of 31 works of art and $45 million US from Emily Rauh Pulitzer, a former assistant curator and longtime benefactor. Feel Good, Regions, North America, United States, Massachusetts, Missouri, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-10-25T09:45:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/70_years_young_in_1st_grade/?source=rss A local man makes the pages of a national magazine. Feel Good, Inspirational Stories, Regions, North America, United States, Missouri, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-04-04T08:43:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/pedicabs_get_legalized_in_boston/?source=rss Boston Pedicab's fleet of 17 bicycle rickshaws was licensed by the Hackney Division of the Boston Police Department Thursday, following Kansas City which permitted pedicabs earlier this month. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Business, Regions, North America, United States, Massachusetts, Missouri, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-03-22T09:54:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/skies_to_be_swept_for_alien_life/?source=rss The switch has been thrown on a telescope specifically designed to seek out alien life. Science, Space, Regions, Africa, Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Canary Islands, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Cote d'Ivoire, Dijbouti, Dem. 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Feel Good, Regions, North America, United States, Missouri, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2007-09-24T12:33:01+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/connecticut_team_takes_top_honors_at_2007_canon_envirothon/?source=rss A five-member team of high school students from Housatonic Valley High School in Falls Village, Connecticut, are the winners of the 2007 Canon Envirothon. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Science, Technology, Business, Feel Good, Regions, North America, Canada, United States, Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, Canada Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2007-08-07T12:11:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/route_66_motels_stamped_historic/?source=rss Neon-lit motels along Route 66, once considered tacky, have now been officially stamped as historic landmarks. Feel Good, Regions, North America, United States, Arizona, California, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2007-06-18T11:10:00+00:00