There may be hope for us yet!

[Misteriosa]

We often concentrate on the darker, sadder stories in media. As Armstrong Williams said, "If it bleeds, it leads."

This thread is for those stories that uplift us and give us a small shred of hope that humanity is not totally doomed.

*WARNING* - The stories in this thread may lead to readers experiencing an increase in dusty rooms, onion-cutting ninjas, and allergy flare-ups. :o

Here is my contribution:

Children’s Cancer Center Rebrands Chemotherapy As “Superformula” (http://www.buzzfeed.com/copyranter/childrens-cancer-center-rebrands-chemotherapy-superformula)

The A.C.Camargo Cancer Center in São Paulo, is a client of the Brazilian office of worldwide ad agency JWT. Warner Bros. is also a client of JWT. Out of these business arrangements, a truly inspiring idea was created.

From the ad agency press note:

Covers for intravenous bags were constructed based on characters from the Justice League, creating…a child-friendly version of the treatment. Co-developed with doctors, the covers are easy to sterilize and handle and meet all hospital hygiene standards.
(The) experience went far beyond the covers by also providing a new look to the entire Children’s Ward: the game room was turned into the Hall of Justice, corridors and doors were decorated in the same theme, and the exterior acquired an exclusive entrance for these little heroes.

JWT even worked with Warner Bros. to produce a special series of comic books in which the Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and the Green Lantern go through experiences similar to those of kids with cancer, and recover their strength, thanks to the Superformula.

As any good cancer doctor will tell you, the most important step in fighting the disease is believing in a cure.
This three-way collaboration is one of the best branding ideas I’ve ever seen.
See the video below.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/KC2y3s-MCMs" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/webdr06/2013/6/1/14/enhanced-buzz-wide-21185-1370111429-14.jpg
(The clinic door says "Welcome, little heroes")

I think this is an excellent idea, and I'm rather surprised that it hasnt been done sooner (at least that I know of.) Chemo kicked my dad's ass. I can't imagine what its like to go thru a course as a child. Having a connection with a superhero who also got sick and goes thru the same treatment as you can only help a child in this horrible situation, IMO.

[hanso]

This is cool and all, but the shape of those super hero boxes are coffins, they may want to look into that.

[Dude!]

wow...Amerosa finally posts
something positive
and hanso feels he has to turn it
into a child-death-and-burial thread

[Snoogans]

I wonder if the kids ask why the superformula makes them lose their hair and feel like shit after

[keithy_19]

I wonder if the kids ask why the superformula makes them lose their hair and feel like shit after

Lex Luther?

It is a nice idea though. I'm guessing that in the comic books it shows the super heroes going through the side effects of chemo. I would hope so.

[Snoogans]

Lex Luther?

It is a nice idea though. I'm guessing that in the comic books it shows the super heroes going through the side effects of chemo. I would hope so.

thats what concerns me about this. I really hope they arent just lying to the kids and telling them some BS. They should still get to know whats actually going on

[Jayw]

. As Armstrong Williams said, "If it bleeds, it leads."



That is crazy, my friend was telling me about his dad who was a hot shot news reporter and that the motto was "if it bleeds it leads". That saying has been stuck in my head for days, now I see it here, weird.

The story is cool though, I could only imagine being a kid and getting that in your arm instead of some weird bag full of liquid.

[Misteriosa]

This is cool and all, but the shape of those super hero boxes are coffins, they may want to look into that.

its shaped to hold the iv bags. there are certain openings and clasps that need be kept in place and monitored often. chemo ivs are tricky like that. however, im guessing you are lucky enough to not have ever had to have first hand knowledge of this.

[Misteriosa]

Lex Luther?

It is a nice idea though. I'm guessing that in the comic books it shows the super heroes going through the side effects of chemo. I would hope so.

from what ive read and from watching the video, i think the comics show the superheroes getting sick and having to go thru this iv treatment, the same as the kids. it doesnt ever say that the kids will get super powers, but they get to see their heroes go thru the same thing they are. it helps encourage them.

JWT even worked with Warner Bros. to produce a special series of comic books in which the Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and the Green Lantern go through experiences similar to those of kids with cancer, and recover their strength, thanks to the Superformula.

thats what concerns me about this. I really hope they arent just lying to the kids and telling them some BS.They should still get to know whats actually going on

As any good cancer doctor will tell you, the most important step in fighting the disease is believing in a cure.

^^ i cant stress this quote enough. its not feeding them a line of BS. you cant just knock all the hope out of a kid and say "that's it youre gonna die." thats not to say that the kids DONT know they have cancer. the doctor still tells the patient as much as a doctor thinks a patient can handle.

having hope make a huge difference in making it through the chemo. without that will to go on, to push through the ravages of the treatment, the chemo course will overtake you. ive seen this first hand. sitting with my dad in the chemo suite for the 6 hr treatments, i saw the young, the old, and (in my dad's case) the middle aged in the different stages of cancer and chemo courses. its heartbreaking. if seeing wonder woman take her "superformula" is gonna help some poor kid get thru that, then fuck the hell yes.

[hanso]

Guy does to bank what banks usually do to other people

(MSN) The idea of beating the banks at their own game may seem like a rich joke, but Dmitry Agarkov, a 42-year-old Russian man, may have managed it. Unhappy with the terms of an unsolicited credit card offer he received from online bank Tinkoff Credit Systems, Agarkov scanned the document, wrote in his own terms and sent it through. The bank approved the contract without reading the amended fine print, unwittingly agreeing to a 0 percent interest rate, unlimited credit and no fees, as well as a stipulation that the bank pay steep fines for changing or canceling the contract.

[hanso]

Creationism museum employee injured by lightning strike while on the job

[jennysmurf]

Creationism museum employee injured by lightning strike while on the job

So, someone getting hit by lightning is a good thing? I don't think this thread means what you think it means. I think maybe a thread about how "you enjoy it when people who don't share you opinions get hurt because it makes you feel better about your own opinions" would be a better choice, Mr. Snarky McSnarkerton.

[deliciousV]

So, someone getting hit by lightning is a good thing? I don't think this thread means what you think it means. I think maybe a thread about how "you enjoy it when people who don't share you opinions get hurt because it makes you feel better about your own opinions" would be a better choice, Mr. Snarky McSnarkerton.

well, the awful Christian person did have the temerity to believe in something outside himself and science.
Yet regardless of science, don't dare say that Bailey Jay is a man, because he says he's a woman, in spite of the penis and ability to father children.

[sailor]

he says he's a woman, in spite of the penis .

Oh, my!

[deliciousV]

Oh, my!

yikes, I'm caught with my quotation marks down!

[sailor]

yikes, I'm caught with my quotation marks down!

Good thing there's none of those pesky mod-womens around.

[spoon]

well, the awful Christian person did have the temerity to believe in something outside himself and science.
Yet regardless of science, don't dare say that Bailey Jay is a man, because he says he's a woman, in spite of the penis and ability to father children.

Wow, what a jump in that there statement. And the termsrity to believe in something "outside himself and science"? Wow, talk about an angle and one half to sell stupidity.

[deliciousV]

Wow, what a jump in that there statement. And the termsrity to believe in something "outside himself and science"? Wow, talk about an angle and one half to sell stupidity.

the same people who will argue science against faith will also argue for every swinging dick in a dresses right to call themselves a woman. Not that much of a jump.

[spoon]

Hardly any scientists argue against faith, more for sciences and logic which just happen to fly in the face of religion. Lining that up to the trangender and transvestite rights is fucking stupid. Nice attempt to lump them together but it doesn't work. Sure some liberals line up for both, but in the end these issues are very different and it's ridiculous to package them...unless of course you have a reason to do so as i suspect u do. Ulterior motives 101, breaking down a more valid topic by linking it to a much less respected perspective or caustic issue.

[deliciousV]

Hardly any scientists argue against faith, more for sciences and logic which just happen to fly in the face of religion. Lining that up to the trangender and transvestite rights is fucking stupid. Nice attempt to lump them together but it doesn't work. Sure some liberals line up for both, but in the end these issues are very different and it's ridiculous to package them...unless of course you have a reason to do so as i suspect u do. Ulterior motives 101, breaking down a more valid topic by linking it to a much less respected perspective or caustic issue.

I was responding to a person happy that somebody who believed something that they didn't got hit by lightening, my point was that those who claim to be the most accepting of alternative lifestyes are the least tolerant of shit they don't believe in. Relax hound dog, nothing to chase here.

[spoon]

So wait, u didn't link a social acceptance issue to one of logic and science in an attempt to make those with a belief of science hypocrites incorrectly?? much less tying virtue to believing in something outside themselve virtuous in and of itself? so my belief in unicorns and taco narwals makes me a better person right! faith! Bc that's what this "hound dog" read and thought it was indeed worth chasing.

[spoon]

Let me venture a guess Del, you're a man of faith? Not to bad mouth or anything on your choice, just how easy it is to see bc it seeps through in your loaded post...not objective in any way similar to hanso's glee with the other side's issues with lightning.

[deliciousV]

Let me venture a guess Del, you're a man of faith? Not to bad mouth or anything on your choice, just how easy it is to see bc it seeps through in your loaded post...not objective in any way similar to hanso's glee with the other side's issues with lightning.

I didn't quantify what I said by declaring anyone more virtuous, my point was that tolerance should work both ways, it's no more complicated than that.
And as to what my beliefs are, I've said before that my dad is a Baptist preacher, so that's how I was raised. I clearly don't adhere to everything I was taught, but I still defend peoples right to their faith. I was just comparing the obvious differences in some peoples tolerance, as it relates to science verses faith. As for social acceptance of someones lifestyle, I treat all people the best I can until they give me a reason not to, if I ran into Bailey Jay I'd be respectful and non confrontational, but if the question came up on a test, I'd say he's a man in a dress.

[SonOfSmeagol]

on faith I was raised catholic but rebelled all the way. still to this day can't call myself a "believer". but, I've noticed so many people of all faiths over the years who find peace in observing in their personal ways, and I am more and more respectful of that. there's a certain humbleness to it that that I can aspire to, whether I "believe" or not

[SonOfSmeagol]

man in a dress yeah

http://media.heavy.com/img/thumbnails/447016-20130814-204703-212x119.jpg

[deliciousV]

on faith I was raised catholic but rebelled all the way. still to this day can't call myself a "believer". but, I've noticed so many people of all faiths over the years who find peace in observing in their personal ways, and I am more and more respectful of that. there's a certain humbleness to it that that I can aspire to, whether I "believe" or not

my whole point in this can be demonstrated like this, if somebody tells you they believe that the earth is 12,000 years old, most people on here would ridicule that statement, based on science. But if I say that Bailey Jay is a man, based on science, I'm being intolerant. It's no more complicated than that.

[spoon]

I didn't quantify what I said by declaring anyone more virtuous, my point was that tolerance should work both ways, it's no more complicated than that.


Del, you truly don't see that in THIS part of your post?

well, the awful Christian person did have the temerity to believe in something outside himself and science.

if that isn't fucking loaded I don't know what is

as for your dad, didn't know and must have missed it or forgot, sorry as it was an honest question

if you just made the statement you claim much clearer and without what I perceived as I put out there, this would have been a much different conversation

to me though, I think the anger toward religion is the propensity of those who DO believe trying to incorporate it into public policy, schools and or its impact on not allowing things bc of one religious belief. Evolution, stem cells, birth control, abortion...and on and on and on.

[spoon]

on faith I was raised catholic but rebelled all the way. still to this day can't call myself a "believer". but, I've noticed so many people of all faiths over the years who find peace in observing in their personal ways, and I am more and more respectful of that. there's a certain humbleness to it that that I can aspire to, whether I "believe" or not

explain this

how is observing in your own personal way humbling and worth aspiring to?

I don't get this at all, perhaps I'm missing your point

[spoon]

my whole point in this can be demonstrated like this, if somebody tells you they believe that the earth is 12,000 years old, most people on here would ridicule that statement, based on science. But if I say that Bailey Jay is a man, based on science, I'm being intolerant. It's no more complicated than that.

again del, you're mixing science and social issues

the earth ISN'T 12k, so it's based on fact and your fav, scientific rigor

calling a transvestite or a surgically made woman from a man is a man and actually correct, not intolerant. The mistreatment of that person by ridicule simply bc of said choice IS, and not very religious of that person. a sin is a sin, there is no real hierarchy and if you truly believe and read the bible should also not judge...not our place. it's a scientific based issue compared to a social acceptance/societal issue of our time. completely different.

[deliciousV]

again del, you're mixing science and social issues

the earth ISN'T 12k, so it's based on fact and your fav, scientific rigor

calling a transvestite or a surgically made woman from a man is a man and actually correct, not intolerant. The mistreatment of that person by ridicule simply bc of said choice IS, and not very religious of that person. a sin is a sin, there is no real hierarchy and if you truly believe and read the bible should also not judge...not our place. it's a scientific based issue compared to a social acceptance/societal issue of our time. completely different.


I think I was pretty clear that I mistreat no one, and I have no desire to judge, too much responsibility. I was only making a comparison.

[A.J.]

man in a dress yeah

http://media.heavy.com/img/thumbnails/447016-20130814-204703-212x119.jpg

Oh is prison going to be fun for him. :devil2:

[jennysmurf]

http://images.ridemonkey.com/index.php?size=full&src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kaitaia.com%2Ffunny%2Fpicture s%2FThreadHijack%2Fthread_direction.gif

[cougarjake13]

love it jsmurf

[jennysmurf]

love it jsmurf

I could use it in almost every thread. We have a very hard time staying on topic.

[SonOfSmeagol]

explain this

how is observing in your own personal way humbling and worth aspiring to?

I don't get this at all, perhaps I'm missing your point

well like I said I think observant people find a peace in their religion, and that it must be at least partly due to the idea of faith in something bigger than their own bad-ass self. if that's not humbling then I don't know what would be

[spoon]

Yep, it's faith or bad assed self...perfect. One is humbling the other well we get it. Reiligon or self centered. You can't get more idiotic than that, but I'm sure you'll do your best.

[SonOfSmeagol]

Yep, it's faith or bad assed self...perfect. One is humbling the other well we get it. Reiligon or self centered. You can't get more idiotic than that, but I'm sure you'll do your best.

no one said it was such a comparison

where you go out of your way to ridicule that which you don't understand, I go out of my way to understand

grasshopper

[keithy_19]

I could use it in almost every thread. We have a very hard time staying on topic.

Jenny! Hi!

[jennysmurf]

Jenny! Hi!

Fiiiiiiiinally!:bye: And don't you go to that nasty fingerbang thread, it's inappropriate.

[deliciousV]

Fiiiiiiiinally!:bye: And don't you go to that nasty fingerbang thread, it's inappropriate.

or is it fiction? Or educational? Or just propaganda, meant to rile the women folk?

[jennysmurf]

or is it fiction? Or educational? Or just propaganda, meant to rile the women folk?

That thread reminds me of the picture of Dogs Playing Poker. Tacky, and lacking sense.

[deliciousV]

That thread reminds me of the picture of Dogs Playing Poker. Tacky, and lacking sense.

says the riled up women folk delegation

How you doin?:smoke:

[jennysmurf]

says the riled up women folk delegation

I will neither confirm nor deny that they right kind of lovin can make me do things similar to the ones described in this alleged thread. Hypothetically.

[deliciousV]

I will neither confirm nor deny that they right kind of lovin can make me do things similar to the ones described in this alleged thread. Hypothetically.

I deserve a reward for causing you to say this, go ahead, hose me down!

[keithy_19]

I will neither confirm nor deny that they right kind of lovin can make me do things similar to the ones described in this alleged thread. Hypothetically.

The right kind of lovin makes you play poker with some pals?

[deliciousV]

The right kind of lovin makes you play poker with some pals?

and pee all over them

[spoon]

Fiiiiiiiinally!:bye: And don't you go to that nasty fingerbang thread, it's inappropriate.

someone is jealous of the sprinkler sector

[spoon]

and pee all over them

gotta mark your "territory"

[deliciousV]

gotta mark your "territory"

way ahead of you brother.

[TripleSkeet]

I will neither confirm nor deny that they right kind of lovin can make me do things similar to the ones described in this alleged thread. Hypothetically.

Raincoats on!!!

[hanso]

Oh is prison going to be fun for him. :devil2:

That may be why he did it for special concession.




Mayor of San Diego Bob Filner resigns over sex charges

[spoon]

hey filner

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg191/Jasonhh/homer.gif

[hanso]

<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0UQYBPvuQ7g?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

This is the guy behind that Creation Museum lightning incident story from the last page. Just recognized him from the Evangelist thread before

[SonOfSmeagol]

This is the guy behind that Creation Museum lightning incident story from the last page. Just recognized him from the Evangelist thread before

so it's still a good thing that some guy got struck by lightning - cool

since you probably posted him in the evangelist thread in the first place, great job recognizing him!
:dry:

[jennysmurf]

so it's still a good thing that some guy got struck by lightning - cool

since you probably posted him in the evangelist thread in the first place, great job recognizing him!
:dry:

At least someone's trying to keep this thread on topic! Thank you for bringing it back around.

[SonOfSmeagol]

At least someone's trying to keep this thread on topic! Thank you for bringing it back around.

I do what I can ma'am. it's a job...lonely job sometimes
http://www.owtb.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/default/clint.gif

Firefighters rescue baby ducks (http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/story/22877041/photos-naperville-professional-firefighters-rescue-baby-ducks)

[hanso]

He wasn't struck by lighting he touched something that had been struck


atheist / agnostics can't have hope?


Where is the Lucy doctor is in stand picture? For the last time I was micro Analyzed over this. All I did was post a headline.

[jennysmurf]

He wasn't struck by lighting he touched something that had been struck


atheist / agnostics can't have hope?


Where is the Lucy doctor is in stand picture? For the last time I was micro Analyzed over this. All I did was post a headline.

Yeah, a headline about someone getting struck by lightning in a thread that's supposed to be about good news that gives you hope for humanity.

[spoon]

hanso was just hoping he found a way to harness atmospheric energy like Tesla!

[spoon]

Ken Ham IS an Australian Mennonite just like Edison before him!

Let's all hope he electrocutes some large animals and starts with WF.

[SonOfSmeagol]

atheist / agnostics can't have hope?
are you hoping he was smited?:devil2:
Where is the Lucy doctor is in stand picture?
at a loss
For the last time I was micro Analyzed over this. All I did was post a headline.
Not the last time - we will micro AND macro analyze! c,mere friend
http://rationalwiki.org/w/images/8/8a/Smiley-sex020.gif

almost forgot
Man gives bag to police after discovering thousands of dollars in cash in it (http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865585255/Man-finds-big-bag-of-cash-gives-it-to-police.html)

[hanso]

So, someone getting hit by lightning is a good thing? I don't think this thread means what you think it means. I think maybe a thread about how "you enjoy it when people who don't share you opinions get hurt because it makes you feel better about your own opinions" would be a better choice, Mr. Snarky McSnarkerton.

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSabaDyuBLBKGXlpnHnyaR7u_6-WKywwPsIf0Vai4gUoe77f2NioQ

Yeah, a headline about someone getting struck by lightning in a thread that's supposed to be about good news that gives you hope for humanity.

Wouldn't that be our time Mr. Hand?

Anything fail for Ken Ham and his Creation Museum is good news, throw in some hypocrisy makes it even better.

[hanso]

http://www.adigaskell.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/good-news.jpg

[spoon]

Wouldn't that be our time Mr. Hand?

Anything fail for Ken Ham and his Creation Museum is good news, throw in some hypocrisy makes it even better.

http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2001/03/18/kydino.jpg

bad t-rex!

you pee OUTSIDE!

[spoon]

http://blogs.answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/files/2008/03/ken-ham-flowery-branch-georgia-march-2008-038.jpg

just too easy

[A.J.]

http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2001/03/18/kydino.jpg

bad t-rex!

you pee OUTSIDE!

I'd be afraid to stick his face in it in order to discipline him.

[jennysmurf]

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSabaDyuBLBKGXlpnHnyaR7u_6-WKywwPsIf0Vai4gUoe77f2NioQ



Wouldn't that be our time Mr. Hand?

Anything fail for Ken Ham and his Creation Museum is good news, throw in some hypocrisy makes it even better.

I get it, people here love to bash anything religious, and you want to fit in. But I stand by my opinion that someone getting hit by lightning isn't good news.

[hanso]

I get it, people here love to bash anything religious, and you want to fit in. But I stand by my opinion that someone getting hit by lightning isn't good news.

He was NOT hit by lightning scroll up I posted what happened. And I will stand by my view of what atheist / agnostics see as hope/humor/hypocrisy. Although may not be in step with religious side of things. Should certainly be allowed into conversation.

[Dude!]

I get it, people here love to bash anything religious, and you want to fit in. But I stand by my opinion that someone getting hit by lightning isn't good news.

there is no use in
trying to reason with hanso

he is the "idiot savant"
of ronfez.net
just minus the "savant" part

[jennysmurf]

there is no use in
trying to reason with hanso

he is the "idiot savant"
of ronfez.net
just minus the "savant" part

Yeah, I've finally figured this out. Took me longer than it should have. I'm a little ashamed.

[hanso]

Ken Ham responds to ‘secularists’ who mocked Creation Museum lightning incident

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/08/26/ken-ham-responds-to-secularists-who-mocked-creation-museum-lightning-incident/


Not all stories will fit in the good/bad area from what side of the coin you're on. I don't want to start a new thread for a one off thing.

I'm sorry but I will not apologize over a Ken Ham story. Take a minute and google the guy.

[SonOfSmeagol]

He was NOT hit by lightning scroll up I posted what happened. And I will stand by my view of what atheist / agnostics see as hope/humor/hypocrisy. Although may not be in step with religious side of things. Should certainly be allowed into conversation.

stand away on your view: someone who disagrees with you gets hurt and that represents hope to you
http://www.smileyvault.com/albums/userpics/10404/Diggin_a_hole.gif
Ken Ham responds to ‘secularists’ who mocked Creation Museum lightning incident
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/08/26/ken-ham-responds-to-secularists-who-mocked-creation-museum-lightning-incident/
Not all stories will fit in the good/bad area from what side of the coin you're on. I don't want to start a new thread for a one off thing.
I'm sorry but I will not apologize over a Ken Ham story. Take a minute and google the guy.
who knows or cares about "Ken Ham"? you can cherrypick unknown powerless zealots on any side of any issue All. Day. Long. and it proves nothing

dam, almost forgot, again
25 Ways to Help a Fellow Human Being Today (http://zenhabits.net/25-ways-to-help-a-fellow-human-being-today/)

[jennysmurf]

stand away on your view: someone who disagrees with you gets hurt and that represents hope to you
http://www.smileyvault.com/albums/userpics/10404/Diggin_a_hole.gif

who knows or cares about "Ken Ham"? you can cherrypick unknown powerless zealots on any side of any issue All. Day. Long. and it proves nothing

dam, almost forgot, again
25 Ways to Help a Fellow Human Being Today (http://zenhabits.net/25-ways-to-help-a-fellow-human-being-today/)

*Fezzatorial voice* Thaaaaaaank you!

[SonOfSmeagol]

*Fezzatorial voice* Thaaaaaaank you!
yw! and ty, and Fez!

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Ariel Castro hung himself in his prison cell.

Win for the taxpayers of Ohio

[sailor]

We often concentrate on the darker, sadder stories in media. As Armstrong Williams said, "If it bleeds, it leads."

This thread is for those stories that uplift us and give us a small shred of hope that humanity is not totally doomed.

*WARNING* - The stories in this thread may lead to readers experiencing an increase in dusty rooms, onion-cutting ninjas, and allergy flare-ups. :o

Here is my contribution:

Children’s Cancer Center Rebrands Chemotherapy As “Superformula” (http://www.buzzfeed.com/copyranter/childrens-cancer-center-rebrands-chemotherapy-superformula)



http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/webdr06/2013/6/1/14/enhanced-buzz-wide-21185-1370111429-14.jpg
(The clinic door says "Welcome, little heroes")

I think this is an excellent idea, and I'm rather surprised that it hasnt been done sooner (at least that I know of.) Chemo kicked my dad's ass. I can't imagine what its like to go thru a course as a child. Having a connection with a superhero who also got sick and goes thru the same treatment as you can only help a child in this horrible situation, IMO.

Yeah, people don't get how this thread works. There may not be hope for this board yet.

[A.J.]

Ariel Castro hung himself in his prison cell.

Win for the taxpayers of Ohio

More importantly, for the three girls he raped and imprisoned.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Agreed , however they will probably never fully heal from the living hell they had to live thru

[Misteriosa]

http://d24w6bsrhbeh9d.cloudfront.net/photo/186717_700b.jpg

good. the world is better now that it doesnt have to waste another breath of air on him.

Agreed , however they will probably never fully heal from the living hell they had to live thru

I just find it telling that this cowardly asshole couldnt handle 33 days of imprisionment and isolation after he put those girls and their kids through 10 years of it. he couldnt hope to have 1 millionth % of the strength that they did.

[jennysmurf]

Yeah, people don't get how this thread works. There may not be hope for this board yet.

Right? I thought SOS and I were the only ones to notice.

[SonOfSmeagol]

Actor Leo Grillo's DELTA Rescue Houses Abandoned Pets In Southern California (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/04/leo-grillow-abandoned-pets-delta_n_3865803.html?utm_hp_ref=good-news)

[sailor]

Right? I thought SOS and I were the only ones to notice.

Eh, even misti don't seem to care no more. :(

[Misteriosa]

Eh, even misti don't seem to care no more. :(

i noticed, but this guy being dead is rather heartwarming in a twisted "fuck that bastard" sort of way.

so.. i'll post the next heartwarming thing i find that doesnt have anything to do with revenge. maybe i should make a thread called "Just Desserts" for the shadenfreude type stories.

[PapaBear]

If I hadn't eaten such a big breakfast, I could totally go for some just desserts.

[A.J.]

If I hadn't eaten such a big breakfast, I could totally go for some just desserts.

Just desserts are part of the meal.

[Misteriosa]

If I hadn't eaten such a big breakfast, I could totally go for some just desserts.

next time eat off a blue plate. you'll feel fuller faster and will still have room for a jellooooo pudddingggg pop! [/cosby]

[spoon]

i noticed, but this guy being dead is rather heartwarming in a twisted "fuck that bastard" sort of way.

so.. i'll post the next heartwarming thing i find that doesnt have anything to do with revenge. maybe i should make a thread called "Just Desserts" for the shadenfreude type stories.

http://grinandbakeit.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/4th-desserts-fancy-collage.jpg

[jennysmurf]

If I hadn't eaten such a big breakfast, I could totally go for some just desserts.

Don't make me slap you so early in the morning. I'm too tired.

[spoon]

http://environmentmove.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/africa-deserts.jpg

for the spelling impaired

[sailor]

Just desserts are part of the meal.

You'd have nailed it if you went with "just meal."

[A.J.]

I still nailed it dammit!

[jennysmurf]

I still nailed it dammit!

Yeah you did. :smoke:

[furie]

http://drinkingmadeeasy.com/booze-in-the-news/legendary-monk-beer-for-sale-in-us-for-first-time/

[jennysmurf]

http://drinkingmadeeasy.com/booze-in-the-news/legendary-monk-beer-for-sale-in-us-for-first-time/

Someone described it as "a bit boozy and young"...or was that you they were describing?

[WRESTLINGFAN]

DQ Mgr stands up for blind customer


http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2013/09/18/hopkins-dairy-queen-workers-act-of-kindess-goes-viral/

[WRESTLINGFAN]

5 Year old gets to live his Batman wish. Thousands of volunteers pitch in


http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2013/11/15/san-francisco-transforms-into-gotham-for-boys-batman-wish/

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

[Dude!]

5 Year old gets to live his Batman wish. Thousands of volunteers pitch in


http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2013/11/15/san-francisco-transforms-into-gotham-for-boys-batman-wish/

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Awesome!!

[A.J.]

Say what you want about Obama, but this is pretty cool.
(http://www.dailymail.co.uk/video/video-1074012/Obamas-message-Batkid.html)

[Misteriosa]

Atlanta Children's Hospital Surprises Sick Kids With Snowfall
(http://abcnews.go.com/Health/atlanta-childrens-hospital-surprises-sick-kids-snowfall/story?id=21167789)

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta wanted to bring the magic of the season to their sick children and families, so they created a winter wonderland of snow at all three of its hospitals -- all at the same time..."What more magical and childlike than snow -- especially in Atlanta?" asked a spokeswoman from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

It was a balmy 57-degree day, so dozens of these children, many in wheelchairs, hooked up to IVs and wearing surgical masks ventured out to just feel the white stuff.

Those who were confined to their hospital beds watched it from their windows.

"It all started out as a desire to do something big for our patients," said the spokeswoman. "It's such a special time of year and kids in the hospital don't get to celebrate." ...


<iframe width="640" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/-rUu-OSlBoI?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[CountryBob]

I don't know what's wrong with me but when I see stories of human kindness I sometimes tear up.
Seeing someone selfishly go out of their way to do something special for someone not as fortunate, really touches my heart. :glurps:

[keithy_19]

I don't know what's wrong with me but when I see stories of human kindness I sometimes tear up.
Seeing someone selfishly go out of their way to do something special for someone not as fortunate, really touches my heart. :glurps:

If you hung out with me you'd be a blubbering mess.

[jennysmurf]

If you hung out with me you'd be a blubbering mess.

Cause you're totes adorbs.:wub:

[hanso]

New York landscaper finds $1 million lottery ticket in pile of leaves and clippings

[cougarjake13]

Cause you're totes adorbs.:wub:

totes magotes

[sailor]

New York landscaper finds $1 million lottery ticket in pile of leaves and clippings

Did he return it?

[hanso]

Did he return it?

pic i saw has him in front of check..but you can google what i posted to find out

it seemed the wrong action to me..they say to sign the back of your lotto tickets to be safe

[sailor]

pic i saw has him in front of check..but you can google what i posted to find out

it seemed the wrong action to me..they say to sign the back of your lotto tickets to be safe

Yeah, read the article. Guess there's no way to find out whose it was, but silly they're talking about someone throwing it out. Article wasn't clear, but I assumed it was in wreckage.

Crazy it took over a year to verify the ticket.

[newport king]

Legal Recreational Marijuana goes on sale Jan. 1 in Colorado. In related news, Snoogans is looking for property in Aspen.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/28/us/10-things-colorado-recreational-marijuana/index.html?c=homepage-t

[hanso]

Yeah, read the article. Guess there's no way to find out whose it was, but silly they're talking about someone throwing it out. Article wasn't clear, but I assumed it was in wreckage.

Crazy it took over a year to verify the ticket.

Imagine finding this at work then getting to keep it...some good luck there

[hanso]

Legal Recreational Marijuana goes on sale Jan. 1 in Colorado. In related news, Snoogans is looking for property in Aspen.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/28/us/10-things-colorado-recreational-marijuana/index.html?c=homepage-t

Colorado and Washington brace for ‘marijuana tourism’ surge

[Misteriosa]

Second Baby Has Been Cleared of HIV With Early Treatment (http://jezebel.com/second-baby-has-been-cleared-of-hiv-with-early-treatmen-1537692744)

This is great news! I have newborns who come in to care that are born HIV+ and the fact that these little angels, who are in messed up families to begin with, have a chance at a fresh start in this area is wonderful. it definitely makes my job a little more hopeful.

After a baby born last year with HIV was deemed potentially HIV-free, there was much cause for celebration. Now doctors are even more stoked because a second child born with HIV has been treated and found to have cleared the virus...

This second case is much more cut and dry, and according to researchers, much more promising. A baby girl doctors refer to as the Long Beach or Los Angeles baby, she was born to a mentally ill mother with advanced AIDS. The Long Beach baby is 9 months old and, after being treated with the medication since birth, appears to be HIV free. According to the New York Times:

"Both DNA and RNA of the virus were found in the baby's early
blood and spinal fluid samples, so Dr. Persaud said it was virtually
certain she was infected at both. The virus began to disappear six
days after birth and was undetectable within 11 days."

The baby will stay on medication which should keep in her in remission, but as one doctor noted, "The only way we know that we really have remission is to stop therapy."

[jennysmurf]

Wow! That's awesome!

[Dude!]

those babies should know better
than to have unprotected sex

[spoon]

Fucking dude.

[LeedsJr]

ESPECIALLY if they're fucking dude!

Who knows where he's been??