Your Weekly Horoscope – ‘Free Will’ Astrology From Rob Brezsny
Our partner Rob Brezsny, who has a new book out, Astrology Is Real: Revelations from My Life as an Oracle, provides his weekly wisdom to enlighten our thinking and motivate our mood. Rob’s Free Will Astrology, is a syndicated weekly column appearing in over a hundred publications. He is also the author of Pronoia Is the Antidote […]
“My eyes were made to erase all that is ugly.” – Raoul Dufy
Quote of the Day: “My eyes were made to erase all that is ugly.” – Raoul DufynnPhoto by: JC Gellidon (cropped)nnWith a new inspirational quote every day, atop the perfect photo—collected and archived on our Quote of the Day page—why not bookmark GNN.org for a daily uplift?nn
Good News in History, November 2
63 years ago today, Jersey Joe Walcott, the Hall of Famer heavyweight boxer and three-time organization champ, became the first African American to be elected as a Sheriff in the United States. Elected on Tuesday, November 2 by a two-to-one margin, he ran as a Democrat and said he wanted to use the position to […]
You Can Buy the Recording Console the Beatles Used to Make Their Iconic Album ‘Abbey Road’
nnFor the ultimate Beatles fan, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity has come around to bid on the recording console used to track Abbey Road.nnAcquired by a second-hand music equipment outlet called Reverb, the EMI-TG12345 console was built specifically to be the best in the world, and was a prototype when Abbey Road was created upon it.nnIts provenance […]
When Missouri School Wanted to Rename Their Building, They All Agreed to Honor the Longtime Janitor
nnA Missouri K-8 school was debating long and hard over what to rename their school.nnThe decision-makers could have picked any number of famous Missouri natives, or perhaps a national figure that would inspire the kids to strive for similar achievement and recognition.nnBut no; in the end they picked the person they all decided meant the […]
New US Rule Banning Fake Online Reviews and Testimonials Is Now in Effect, Thanks to FTC
nnThe final ruling from an FTC decision made in August that will combat fake reviews and testimonials by prohibiting their sale or purchase entered into effect today.nnDuring a proposal and comment period lasting from November 2023 to June 2024, the FTC found that the ruling had broad support.nnFTC Chair Lina Khan stated that fake reviews […]
Man Fights Every Day to Help Homeless Pups in Miami’s ‘Dead Dog Alley’
nnAlongside a spider’s web of dirt roads in south Miami-Dade, sandwiched between the mighty Everglades and an Air Force Reserve base, a man can be seen driving a pickup truck every morning.nnHis name is Eddie Alvarez, and now retired, his day-to-day begins with a ride down these backroads helping the curiously large concentration of stray […]
“Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.” – Dale Carnegie
Quote of the Day: “Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.” – Dale CarnegiennPhoto by: James LeennWith a new inspirational quote every day, atop the perfect photo—collected and archived on our Quote of the Day page—why not […]
Good News in History, November 1
68 years ago today, the Indian government passed the States Reorganization Act, something the British really should have done themselves, which redivided large swaths of India according to the common language spoken. The image below illustrates the difference. The major changes included the creation of Assam and Kerala states, and Andhra Pradesh being formed by […]
Lost Chopin Music Unearthed 200 Years After Composer’s Death Is His Most Intriguing Waltz
nnA museum curator uncovered a previously unknown waltz written in the hand of composer Frédéric Chopin, something which hasn’t happened since the late 1930s.nnFound in the Morgan Library & Museum’s Satz Collection, the manuscript music sheet consists of twenty-four notated measures that the composer asks the pianist to repeat once in their entirety.nnChopin famously wrote […]