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Sunday “Good News” roundup.
Every Sunday I am going to focus on good news in the world. I find it thereputic to seek out some good news each week as I feel constantly beaten down by the string of bad news and dire predictions. I am an optimist by nature so I tend to look on the bright side of life but it is hard when myself, friends and relatives are struggling so hard in the current economic state. So, here are a few stories to relieve the stress and hopefully put your mind at ease for a few minutes.
OPEC keeps output steady to help heal sick economy This is good news as many experts believe cheap energy will be on of the vehicles that pull the economy out of its current malaise. We still need to work on energy independance in the United States, but lower energy costs are essential for our economic recovery.
GM to Feds: We Won’t Need That Extra $2 Billion Just maybe General Motors has found a way out of its awful financial situation. I didn’t give them much hope when they came to Washington D.C. asking for more money last week, but it appears that they have stablized and are on the way back. The stock was up 24% Friday.
Simple pleasures gain ground This is by far the best trend to come out of a recession. Families are spending more time together. I have fond memories of staying in with my mom and dad. I can only think of one time that we actually went out to dinner as a family. We always ate at home and entertained ourselves with games.
Even in a recession, some companies are hiring. There are jobs to be had in this economy, if you are qualified.
High School Basketball Teams Bring Sportsmanship to Life. This story is a couple of weeks old, but it give you hope that all people are not evil.
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