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Asian Indian Children Boys Smiling Uniforms Happy Pubdomain By Church Of The King

Good News Headlines 2/1/2023

2022 saw major advances, and even victories, as cancer deaths plummet, Guinea worm is eradicated, and we say bye-bye to Ebola — three huge wins for humanity.

What are you going do with that problem you’re handling now? If you choose not to fully understand the problem you face, you’ll continue to experience the problem in many different ways over and over, to give you another chance to see through it.

The Past As Prologue: Why We Still Need Black History Month

The month of February dedicated to Black history continues to stir controversy. However, we can't continue to ignore the fact that although we have made progress towards racial unity, we still have ways to go towards racial harmony, understanding and tolerance, if not acceptance.

How Parents Can Support Teen Mental Health

Parents can best support their teens by maintaining connection alongside enforcing structure and discipline. Parents should be on the lookout for signs that might reflect a pervasive mental health issue, since early detection and treatment is crucial.

Snow Shovelling: Healthy Exercise Or Deadly Activity?

Shovelling snow is an activity that will have to get done at some point each winter and it’s important to recognize that it is more than just a chore: it’s a vigorous activity similar to running and a great way to be active.

Good News Headlines 1/25/2023

The Department of Agriculture (USDA) updated its regulations on foods labeled “organic” on Thursday, as part of an effort to close loopholes and increase confidence in the agency’s organic seal.

Visions — A Gift Of Hope

Audition opportunities are available in the long-running acting troupe producing Visions, a powerful play on drug addiction, alcoholism and recovery. The play uses the medium of theater to educate about drug/alcohol addiction, and show that recovery is possible. There is hope.

This Lunar Year Will Be The Year Of The Rabbit Or The Year Of The Cat, Depending On Where You Live

On Jan. 22, 2023, more than a billion people globally will welcome the Year of the Rabbit – or the Year of Cat, depending on which cultural traditions they follow – as the start of the Lunar New Year.

Dig Your Own Well

Each winter, I watch William do the hard work of searching for open water (although this winter has been oddly warm), which inspired “Dig Your Own Well.” Keep digging; it’s worth it.

Earth Talk: EVs For Everyone? Best Bang-For-The-Buck Models Ease Transition From Gas Guzzlers

With some 43 new battery-powered electric vehicles (EVs) debuting in the U.S. this 2023 model year, there has never been a better time to make the switch from your internal combustion gas guzzler to something greener.

Starspeak Winter Update: All Retrogrades Going Direct

Now that Mars is again on the move only two planets — Mercury and Uranus — remain retrograde. Mercury resumes forward motion on Wednesday, January 18th and Uranus follows suit on Sunday the 22nd.

Elevating The Vibrational Content Of Your Food

We are what we eat! At first glance, we might take this quite literally, in that the macronutrients in the food we consume make up the composition and the sustenance of our body. Yet, spiritual knowledge reveals that the vibrational content of our food is also crucial to our wellbeing.

Good News Headlines 1/18/2023

The recent adoption of a landmark agreement to protect 30 per cent of nature by 2030, signed by 196 countries at Cop15 in December, marks a turning point. But how can individuals be true stewards of nature?

How To Make Your Older Home More Sustainable On A Budget

Any homeowner can easily make their older house more eco-friendly with these projects that work with any budget. Consider these ideas to make your property greener while retaining its historic charm.

Girls On The Run Worcester County Invites New Participants For 2023 Spring Season

Registration is now open for Girls on the Run, a physical activity-based, positive youth development program that inspires girls in grades 3-8 to be joyful, healthy and confident.

Haiku #176

Burst the bubble between you and the enjoyment of all the beauty that surrounds you with the simplicity of Haiku #176.

Alcohol Use Is Widely Accepted In The US, But Even Moderate Consumption Is Associated With Many Harmful Effects

This month, millions of Americans are taking part in “Dry January” in an effort to forgo alcohol for a month and cleanse themselves of the excesses of the holiday season.

Good News Headlines 1/11/2023

Laurier University’s 23-year-old Scotty Creek Research Station had become the first Indigenous-led research station in Canada. The event marked another milestone in a remarkable effort by Indigenous people across Northern Canada to address the impacts of climate change.