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 2008 2008-05-17T16:00:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/flexible_working_would_benefit_the_environment/?source=rss The environment could be one of the biggest winners if North East businesses allow more staff to work flexible hours. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Special Interest, Regions, Europe, United Kingdom, England, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, UK Top Stories 2008-05-16T09:54:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/non_profit_group_teach_for_america_sees_big_growth/?source=rss Backpacking in Europe? Nah, the dollar's too weak -- and for some, the needs closer to home are too great. Special Interest, Inspirational Stories, Regions, North America, United States, Massachusetts, Washington D.C., Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-05-16T09:46:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/granny_skydives_for_charity/?source=rss A Florida great-grandmother recently took a big leap for charity. (Video) Special Interest, Heroic Stories, Inspirational Stories, Regions, North America, United States, Florida, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-05-15T12:00:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/game_lets_players_find_scientific_solutions/?source=rss Foldit allows gamers to fold proteins in ways that could help develop an HIV vaccine. Science, Technology, Health, General Health, Special Interest, General Special Interest, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, Science Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories 2008-05-13T17:00:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/virtual_telescope_opens_night_sky/?source=rss Microsoft launches a free tool that allows amateur star-gazers to explore the universe from their computers. Science, Space, Technology, Special Interest, General Special Interest, Regions, North America, United States, Washington, Top Stories, Science Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-05-13T12:00:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/musical_reward_for_cabbie_who_returned_4m_violin/?source=rss A New Jersey cab driver who reunited a professional violinist with his more than 250-year-old instrument was to receive his musical reward on Tuesday. Special Interest, Inspirational Stories, Regions, Africa, Egypt, Asia, Russian Federation, North America, United States, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-05-07T12:09:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/unbelievable_sportsmanship_in_softball_game/?source=rss With two runners on base and a strike against her, Sara Tucholsky of Western Oregon University uncorked her best swing and did something she had never done, in high school or college. Special Interest, Inspirational Stories, Regions, North America, United States, Oregon, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-05-04T11:15:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/new_law_to_ensure_health_coverage_for_graduates/?source=rss As college seniors approach graduation, their parents often worry how they will keep their child covered by health insurance. Health, Business, Special Interest, Regions, North America, United States, Maryland, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-05-04T11:02:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/tornado_flattened_kansas_town_is_coming_back_greener/?source=rss A year after it was practically wiped off the map by a tornado, Greensburg is rising again -- and going green, too, with solar panels, wind turbines, tinted windows, water-saving toilets and other energy-efficient technology. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Land, Water, Science, Technology, Special Interest, Inspirational Stories, Regions, North America, United States, Kansas, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-05-04T10:55:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/officer_stops_traffic_for_duckling_crossing/?source=rss Lakewood Police Officer Dustin Carrell stopped traffic on westbound SR-512 Monday morning near I-5 to help a mother duck and her ducklings safely cross the road. Environment, Wildlife, Special Interest, Regions, North America, United States, Oregon, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-04-30T10:28:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/disney_workers_recover_rings_mistakenly_thrown_away/?source=rss Walt Disney World seems to have worked its magic on a Massachusetts couple who accidentally threw away three platinum and diamond wedding rings. Special Interest, Inspirational Stories, Regions, North America, United States, Florida, Massachusetts, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-04-24T01:02:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/bandstand_revamp_plans_submitted/?source=rss Brighton's derelict seafront bandstand could once again stage open-air concerts after an £850,000 restoration. Special Interest, Regions, Europe, United Kingdom, England, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, UK Top Stories 2008-04-11T14:06:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/bangladesh_street_kids_turn_bankers/?source=rss Mohammad Raju ran away from his poor family in Bangladesh's southern Khulna district eight years ago, hoping for a better life in Dhaka. Business, Special Interest, Inspirational Stories, Regions, Indian Sub-Continent, Bangladesh, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories 2008-04-11T13:58:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/computer_program_reveals_anyones_ancestry/?source=rss Imagine being adopted, with no understanding of your cultural or genetic background. Science, Technology, Special Interest, Regions, Caribbean, Puerto Rico, Europe, Greece, North America, United States, California, New York, Top Stories, Science Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-04-09T11:28:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/cavity_fighting_candy_helped_cut_tooth_decay/?source=rss Most children are told to stay away from chewy candies to keep their teeth cavity-free, but children in Venezuela who ate a special cavity-fighting candy had 62 percent fewer cavities than those who brushed their teeth regularly, researchers said yesterday. Health, Medical Discoveries, Business, Special Interest, Regions, South America, Venezuela, North America, United States, Illinois, New York, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-04-09T11:21:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/would_you_like_a_kidney_with_that/?source=rss As she does most mornings on her way to work, Annamarie Ausness walked into a Washington state coffeehouse one day last October. Special Interest, Heroic Stories, Inspirational Stories, Regions, North America, United States, Washington, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-04-06T14:36:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/heroic_teacher_grabs_wheel_on_swerving_bus/?source=rss An elementary school math teacher's quick thinking may have prevented a terrible bus accident from turning into an all-out tragedy when the driver of the bus passed out at the wheel while carrying 44 children on a field trip to Chattanooga's Tennessee Aquarium. Special Interest, Heroic Stories, Regions, North America, United States, Alabama, Tennessee, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-04-06T14:23:01-08:00 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. Special Interest, Inspirational Stories, Regions, North America, United States, Missouri, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-04-04T10:43:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/saudi_king_makes_plea_for_new_interfaith_dialogue/?source=rss The Saudi king has made an impassioned plea for dialogue among Muslims, Christians and Jews -- the first such proposal from a nation with no diplomatic ties to Israel and a ban on non-Muslim religious services and symbols. World, Politics, Special Interest, Regions, Africa, Egypt, Europe, Vatican City State, Middle East, Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, North America, United States, Washington D.C., Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-04-04T10:34:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/mystery_500_tip_means_big_night_at_the_prom_teen_was_selling_newspapers/?source=rss An 18-year-old in Indiana will have the prom night she was dreaming of, thanks to a mystery man's Easter tip. Top Headlines, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories, Special Interest, Inspirational Stories, Regions, North America, United States, Indiana, Ohio 2008-03-28T12:50:01-08:00