Sunday, August 13, 2006

Great News Network: Some Good News

Here is the weekly installment of good news from The Great News Network (this isn't the top ten stories -- they aren't up yet, so stay tuned).

top stories

Green pigment spins chip promise

BBC, 3 hours, 17 minutes ago
Seattle, WA - An unpopular pigment used by artists in the 18th Century could lead to more energy efficient, faster computers.

HIV Prevention Pill Shows Early Promise

ABC News, 11 hours, 56 minutes ago
Toronto, ON - The first test of a daily pill to prevent HIV infection gave a tantalizing hint of success, but a real answer must await a larger study due out next year.

Scientists Make Discovery in Alzheimer’s

CBS News, 17 hours, 52 minutes ago
Washington, DC - Scientists have discovered molecular janitors that clear away a sticky gunk blamed for Alzheimer's disease _ until they get old and quit sweeping up.

Toyota charging ahead with plans for plug-in hybrid

Chicago Sun Times, 1 day, 1 hour, 59 minutes ago
USA - Toyota plans to pursue a plug-in hybrid vehicle, touting the long-term potential of gas-electric hybrids on America's highways.

Mideast leaders back deal to end hostilities

Globe and Mail, 1 day, 6 hours, 4 minutes ago
Jerusalem - A hard-fought UN resolution calling for an immediate cessation of violence in southern Lebanon has been endorsed by both Israeli and Lebanese leaders, opening the door to the cessation of fighting as early as tomorrow.

South Africa: Government Calls for Rededication to Women’s Rights

All Africa, 1 day, 8 hours, 40 minutes ago
Johannesburg, South Africa - Government called on all South Africans to rededicate themselves to ensuring that all women enjoy the rights and opportunities of freedom.

$500 million boost to AIDS fight

Toronto Star, 1 day, 12 hours, 58 minutes ago
Seattle, WA - The battle against AIDS and two other deadly diseases ravaging the developing world got a $500 million booster shot yesterday.

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