Positive News Update 8-17-05
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS
China, Thailand cut trade deal
China signed a bilateral trade agreement with
Bangkok, one of 11 such agreements needed in
order for China's entry into the World Trade
Organization (WTO).
Thai Deputy Prime Minister Supachai Panitchpakdi
was quoted at the signing as saying, 'The agreement
not only is testimony to our long-standing relationship
but signals the emergence of China's economy as part
of the world economy.'
India-Pakistan: Peace returning to war-ravaged
mountain region
The mountainous Kargil region witnessed armed conflict
between Pakistan and the Indian army in 1999 and subsequent
frequent shelling from the Pakistani side.
The area is now returning to normal as a direct result
of the 2003 ceasefire - the schools in the region are holding
regular classes and the local economy is showing signs of revival.
South Korea, North Korea jointly celebrate Liberation Day
In a spirit of harmony, North and South Korean officials came
together to celebrate the 60th anniversay of independence
from Japanese occupation.
China Daily noted that the opening ceremony of the four-day
event 'played to the people's apparent desire for unification'.
Turkish organic agriculture development
Akyigit Textile manufacturers in Turkey have recently invested
30 trillion Turkish Liras (TL) in organic agriculture. The article
reports that 'They plan to become a leader in the [agricultural]
sector by developing 'Organic Agricultural Villages'.
US NEWS
Organic agriculture: Long term tests study shows
yields equal to conventional farming
'A long-term study of organic farming shows that corn and
soybean yields could rival those of conventional farming,
while offering major benefits in soil fertility, drought resistance,
and water pollution.'
The article on 'The Why Files', a web site which explains the
actual science behind news stories, looked at the practicality
and profitability of organic farming and concluded that the
future of organics is bright.
US: Experimental hybrid cars get over 200 mpg!
Monrovia-based Energy CS has converted two Toyota Priuses
to get up to 230 mpg by using powerful lithium ion batteries.
It is forming a new company, EDrive Systems, that will convert
hybrids to plug-ins for about $12,000 starting next year, company
vice president Greg Hanssen said.
Experimental, fuel efficient 'plug-in' cars are getting serious
attention from automakers and politicians. Prominent conservatives
have joined Set America Free, a group that wants the government
to spend $12 billion over four years on plug-in hybrids, alternative
fuels, and other measures to reduce foreign oil dependence.
Fashion magazines showing more body types
Editors of women's magazines say they are using more average
women and fewer models to reflect changing body types and to
help self-conscious teens see that not everyone is perfect.
'Everyone is beautiful, it's just a matter of confidence, and we try
to show that,' said the editor of Seventeen magazine.
'Green' roofs sprouting across US skylines
The latest trend in office high-rise insulation is bridging the gap
between urban landscape and nature by planting trees, shrubs,
and flowers on the roof. Green roofs mitigate the temperature
of the building, reduce air pollution in the city, and absorb
storm runoff.
Project seeks to preserve dying languages
David W. Lightfoot is helping spearhead a government initiative
to preserve dying languages, believing each is a window into the
human mind that can benefit the world at large.
'If we are going to lose half the world's languages, that endangers
our capacity to understand the genetic basis of language,' said
Lightfoot who heads the directorate of Social, Behavioral, and
Economic Sciences at the National Science Foundation.
STAY POSITIVE!
Mr. Positive!
Dave Boufford
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and quotes! mrp@positivenews.net
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www.positivenews.net
All Positive News, All the Time...
News You Can Really Use!
++++++++++++++++++
Positive News Update
++++++++++++++++++
First, Please View My New Positive Person's Website.
Eric Latham www.walkaboutamerica.com
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
China, Thailand cut trade deal
China signed a bilateral trade agreement with
Bangkok, one of 11 such agreements needed in
order for China's entry into the World Trade
Organization (WTO).
Thai Deputy Prime Minister Supachai Panitchpakdi
was quoted at the signing as saying, 'The agreement
not only is testimony to our long-standing relationship
but signals the emergence of China's economy as part
of the world economy.'
India-Pakistan: Peace returning to war-ravaged
mountain region
The mountainous Kargil region witnessed armed conflict
between Pakistan and the Indian army in 1999 and subsequent
frequent shelling from the Pakistani side.
The area is now returning to normal as a direct result
of the 2003 ceasefire - the schools in the region are holding
regular classes and the local economy is showing signs of revival.
South Korea, North Korea jointly celebrate Liberation Day
In a spirit of harmony, North and South Korean officials came
together to celebrate the 60th anniversay of independence
from Japanese occupation.
China Daily noted that the opening ceremony of the four-day
event 'played to the people's apparent desire for unification'.
Turkish organic agriculture development
Akyigit Textile manufacturers in Turkey have recently invested
30 trillion Turkish Liras (TL) in organic agriculture. The article
reports that 'They plan to become a leader in the [agricultural]
sector by developing 'Organic Agricultural Villages'.
US NEWS
Organic agriculture: Long term tests study shows
yields equal to conventional farming
'A long-term study of organic farming shows that corn and
soybean yields could rival those of conventional farming,
while offering major benefits in soil fertility, drought resistance,
and water pollution.'
The article on 'The Why Files', a web site which explains the
actual science behind news stories, looked at the practicality
and profitability of organic farming and concluded that the
future of organics is bright.
US: Experimental hybrid cars get over 200 mpg!
Monrovia-based Energy CS has converted two Toyota Priuses
to get up to 230 mpg by using powerful lithium ion batteries.
It is forming a new company, EDrive Systems, that will convert
hybrids to plug-ins for about $12,000 starting next year, company
vice president Greg Hanssen said.
Experimental, fuel efficient 'plug-in' cars are getting serious
attention from automakers and politicians. Prominent conservatives
have joined Set America Free, a group that wants the government
to spend $12 billion over four years on plug-in hybrids, alternative
fuels, and other measures to reduce foreign oil dependence.
Fashion magazines showing more body types
Editors of women's magazines say they are using more average
women and fewer models to reflect changing body types and to
help self-conscious teens see that not everyone is perfect.
'Everyone is beautiful, it's just a matter of confidence, and we try
to show that,' said the editor of Seventeen magazine.
'Green' roofs sprouting across US skylines
The latest trend in office high-rise insulation is bridging the gap
between urban landscape and nature by planting trees, shrubs,
and flowers on the roof. Green roofs mitigate the temperature
of the building, reduce air pollution in the city, and absorb
storm runoff.
Project seeks to preserve dying languages
David W. Lightfoot is helping spearhead a government initiative
to preserve dying languages, believing each is a window into the
human mind that can benefit the world at large.
'If we are going to lose half the world's languages, that endangers
our capacity to understand the genetic basis of language,' said
Lightfoot who heads the directorate of Social, Behavioral, and
Economic Sciences at the National Science Foundation.
STAY POSITIVE!
Mr. Positive!
Dave Boufford
Web SitesPNN-Positive News Network
http://www.positivenews.net
Mr. Positive! (View the Rules Movie)
http://www.mrpositive.com/rules.html
Dream no small dreams for they have no power to move men.
--Goethe
PNN-Positive News Network All Positive News,
All the Time...News You Can Really Use!
Copyright 2005 PNN-Positive News Network
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Please send us your positive news, stories
and quotes! mrp@positivenews.net
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posted by Mr. Positive! at 7:56 PM
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