Does anyone else think we are going through a period of depressing world news?
I always catch the news first thing in a morn ing and then I used to catch-up at 6pm, but lately I'm not drawn to watching the news at 6pm.
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It is 
We should all engage in 'Random Acts of Kindness' to try and lift peoples spirits.
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
We should all engage in 'Random Acts of Kindness' to try and lift peoples spirits.
Wouldn't go that far
Originally Posted by Roger the Alien:
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
We should all engage in 'Random Acts of Kindness' to try and lift peoples spirits.
Wouldn't go that far
We really 'are' a bunch of "Whinging Poms"
Everything on the news is doom and gloom or about how things couldn't be any worse.
I'm all for expecting and hoping for a better world but it seems to be more like we aren't grateful for what we have.
Originally Posted by Jenstar:
What about the teen with terminal cancer raising nearly 2mil (last time I checked) for cancer charity and doing bucket list of mad stuff? I think his story is inspiring
I was just gonna mention him Jen - despite his end being very soon, he is more interested in helping other teenagers - I'm a hard hearted cow but every time I see his picture I cry but then think of all the kiddies he'll have helped with what he's managed to raise 
Originally Posted by Pengy:
Originally Posted by Jenstar:
What about the teen with terminal cancer raising nearly 2mil (last time I checked) for cancer charity and doing bucket list of mad stuff? I think his story is inspiring
I was just gonna mention him Jen - despite his end being very soon, he is more interested in helping other teenagers - I'm a hard hearted cow but every time I see his picture I cry but then think of all the kiddies he'll have helped with what he's managed to raise
Its a little like a back handed compliment
Aint he great - he's dying by-the-way
Originally Posted by Saint:
Its a little like a back handed compliment
Aint he great - he's dying by-the-way
No, it's people seeing a person who is going through one of the toughest things a person can... at such a young age while still being selfless and trying use that to help others and remain positive.... 
to him.
Oh i agree jen - however its highlighted so much cos he's dying
What's radishes got to do with it.
Originally Posted by Jenstar:
What about the teen with terminal cancer raising nearly 2mil (last time I checked) for cancer charity and doing bucket list of mad stuff? I think his story is inspiring
Good point Jen, that is a good news-ish story (excepting his unfortunate circumstances), but it's one amongst too many gloomy stories. Although as I find it sad it's probably a half and half story for me.
Depending on who gets through the various rounds, the Eurovision Song Contest should be interesting. Not so much the songs, but the political round that is.
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
We should all engage in 'Random Acts of Kindness' to try and lift peoples spirits.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-27132980
Luke Cameron comes from Cheltenham which is near where I live.