Have you noticed that we usually debate only the bad things in life.

In this thread anyone can put down current news that they think is good (can be on any subject but not nasty, please, or so controversial that it provokes arguments). We can debate it and then move on when someone else posts some more happiness!

So I'll start with this gem, which will brings tears of joy to many, I am sure.

Chocolate is Good for you

Yes - it's official
Dark chocolate may be healthier

It's good for a cough and it's good for your heart.

High quality cooked game meat (and other cooked foods), mind you. Nothing like your average cheap factory farmed junk which can barely move an inch and is fed abysmal things. Factory farmed fish is comparatively better.

Anyway, don't forget that e.g insects and shellfish are also animals and contain plenty of protein.

I wonder what we would look like if we had remained mostly vegan?

    

My diploma arrived in the mail this past Saturday. 

Congratulations Nick!

And if you close your eyes, does it almost feel like you've been here before?

My diploma arrived in the mail this past Saturday. 

Now, on to grad school?

The mail works on Saturdays? Not here, which is a good thing. At least I don't receive IRS and other taxes notifications on weekends.

By the way, our former prime minister had his engineering diploma emitted on a Sunday... what a diligent university that emits diplomas on Sundays...

Congratulations Nick!

And if you close your eyes, does it almost feel like you've been here before?

Thank ya kindly, good Sir! 

Indeed; very good taste in music you've got there my good fellow!

My diploma arrived in the mail this past Saturday. 

Now, on to grad school?

No, I've had quite enough of school for now. Got to start paying off student loans now, and get some other things I've been wanting to do, accomplished.

Here's some potentially interesting technology: http://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread992866/pg1

Think of the possibilities if you made them for dolphins too. It'd be better than a horse and dog combined. Seems like military, exploration and recreational possibilities abound. 

Does anyone remember SeaQuest? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SeaQuest_DSV

Here's some potentially interesting technology

I suggest staying out of the water and on the beach.

My 4 day weekend begins tomorrow! 

I am suppose to get my taxes back today. Also, 3 day weekend. Stupidly excited to order aftermarket parts for my car. I'm not a normal chick. 

Genetically modified potatoes 'resist late blight'

Stupidly excited to order aftermarket parts for my car. I'm not a normal chick. 

Sounds pretty normal to me.

Genetically modified potatoes 'resist late blight'

One must exercise caution with new genetic technology. Can you 'ear me now, can you 'ear me now?

A full paycheck gets deposited into my bank account Friday, after consecutive paychecks being less than full, owing to holidays.

Eating more yoghurt can reduce the risk of new-onset type 2 diabetes, researchers at Cambridge have found.

One must exercise caution with new genetic technology. Can you 'ear me now, can you 'ear me now?

Was that mouse designed for the NSA?

Was that mouse designed for the NSA?

He's no different from those working there.

Eating more yoghurt can reduce the risk of new-onset type 2 diabetes, researchers at Cambridge have found.

Now you tell me...I have type 2 diabetes and I don't eat yogurt! Where were you when I needed you?

Cleaner stoves program is a success:
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/building-cleaner-cookstoves/

Payday in 1 day! 

Cleaner stoves program is a success:
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/building-cleaner-cookstoves/

I like it and love the Newshour, one of the few news portals that eschews  bullshit.

Got a full 8 hours of sleep today, up from my usual 4 a night for the past two months!

Very good news! I've found a cabinet for hiding my most precious documents.