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The Lighter Side
The Lighter Side
2 yrs

New dimensions in medicine: will we soon be able to 3D print inside the human body? 
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New dimensions in medicine: will we soon be able to 3D print inside the human body? 

A collaborative team from Duke University and Harvard Medical School announced a groundbreaking technology for performing 3D printing within the human body. This innovation revolves around leveraging ultrasound waves directed at an injectable‚ biocompatible ink. This discovery was made possible by the use of photo-sensitive ink‚ which solidifies when exposed to light‚ allowing for the gradual formation of sophisticated biomedical structures. However‚ the limited penetration depth of light within tissue restrained its applications. The scientists hoped to overcome this challenge by investigating the potential of sound waves‚ which are capable of substantially deeper tissue penetration. Introducing DVAP: deep-penetrating acoustic volumetric printing The newly developed technology‚ dubbed “deep-penetrating acoustic volumetric printing” (DVAP)‚ expands beyond previous limitations. DVAP works on the idea of the sono-thermal effect‚ in which soundwaves absorb heat and solidify the ink within the body. Dr. Junjie Yao‚ coauthor of the study and associate professor of biomedical engineering at Duke‚ explains‚ “Ultrasound waves can penetrate more than 100 times deeper than light while still spatially confined‚ so we can reach tissues‚ bones‚ and organs with high spatial precision that haven’t been reachable with light-based printing methods.” Redefining medical interventions with precision and flexibility This innovation’s brilliance rests in its precision and versatility. When the biocompatible “sono-ink” reaches the desired location‚ it may be cemented in place using a specialized ultrasound probe‚ creating complicated structures. Dr. Y. Shrike Zhang‚ coauthor and associate bioengineer at Harvard’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital‚ elucidates‚ “The ink itself is a viscous liquid‚ so it can be injected into a targeted area fairly easily… Once it’s done‚ you can remove any remaining ink that isn’t solidified via a syringe.” Numerous applications and transformative results This ground-breaking method has many potential applications. The team has developed numerous formulations of the “sono-ink‚” ranging from robust bone-like scaffolds to supple‚ flexible heart valves. They’ve already successfully sealed off a piece of a goat’s heart and treated a bone abnormality in a chicken leg in a series of tests. Furthermore‚ the sono-ink hydrogel demonstrated the potential to gradually release a chemotherapeutic medication into the liver. The way forward: clinical integration While these accomplishments are astounding‚ the translation of this technology into therapeutic applications requires extensive additional research. Dr. Zhang acknowledges‚ “We’re still far from bringing this tool into the clinic‚ but these tests reaffirmed the potential of this technology. We’re very excited to see where it can go from here.” The combination of biocompatible ink and ultrasonic waves in 3D printing inside the body is a watershed point in medical innovation. While hurdles remain on the way to clinical implementation‚ the revolutionary potential to revolutionize surgeries‚ tissue healing‚ and medication delivery systems looms large. The echoes of sound waves and the fluidity of biocompatible ink may indeed shape the future of medicine‚ opening up previously unexplored options for healthcare improvement. Source study: Science—Self-enhancing sono-inks enable deep-penetration acoustic volumetric printingThe post New dimensions in medicine: will we soon be able to 3D print inside the human body?  first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.
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The Lighter Side
The Lighter Side
2 yrs

Good News in History‚ December 15
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Good News in History‚ December 15

10 years ago today‚ China became the third nation to land a rover on the moon with their Chang’e-3 orbiter and rover. The soft landing it achieved was the first on the moon since the Soviets in 1976. Landing in a molten crater called Sinus Ilium‚ it was to carry out some surveying and geology‚ […] The post Good News in History‚ December 15 appeared first on Good News Network.
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Science Explorer
Science Explorer
2 yrs

IFLScience The Big Questions: Exploring Some Of The Biggest Scientific Puzzles Of 2023
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IFLScience The Big Questions: Exploring Some Of The Biggest Scientific Puzzles Of 2023

In season 3 of IFLScience's podcast The Big Questions we tackled some of the most fascinating scientific mysteries of 2023‚ from how to prepare for the next big solar flare to the chances of making Jurassic Park a reality. Hosts Dr Alfredo Carpineti‚ Rachael Funnell‚ and Eleanor Higgs were joined by international guest experts to investigate questions and problems at the very limit of our knowledge. What did we learn? Find out below.Episode 1 -  Is Jurassic Park Possible?For the 30th anniversary of the iconic movie‚ paleontologist Dr Susie Maidment from the Natural History Museum‚ London and Ben Lamm from de-extinction company Colossal Biosciences help us to answer a question 66 million 30 years in the making.                              Episode 2 - How Is Climate Change Affecting Polar Bear Populations?We speak with Alysa McCall‚ Polar Bears International staff scientist and director of conservation outreach to figure out what is really going on with climate change and the “white hairy canaries” of the Arctic.                            Episode 3 - Why Is Space Junk Such A Big Deal?Together with space environmentalist Professor Moriba Jah‚ we discuss why space junk is such a real threat and how we can make space safe‚ secure‚ and sustainable.                           Episode 4 - Can We Save A Species On The Very Brink Of Extinction?Is it possible to use genetics research to save the northern white rhino? If so‚ how? And importantly‚ should we even try? We tackle these complex questions with the help of Dr Susanne Holtze from the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research.                         Episode 5 - How Does A Quantum Computer Work And How Will They Change The World?In this episode‚ we explore the promise of quantum computers‚ speaking with Professor Winfried Hensinger‚ professor of quantum technology at the University of Sussex‚ UK‚ to discover why we need them‚ what they could be used for‚ and why it's taking so long to get them.                        Episode 6 - What Is Space Weather And How Does It Affect Us?We discuss all things space weather with Dr Nigel Meredith of the British Antarctic Survey‚ and how solar events millions of kilometers away impact our planet. You can even listen to the incredible sounds made by some of these events!    Episode 7 - What Is Ancient Ice Telling Us About The Future?Dr Liz Thomas of the British Antarctic Survey's Ice Core Research Group joins us to chat all things ancient ice‚ and how it can help us look back into the Earth’s climate history to predict what we might be facing in the future.                  Episode 8 - Are E-Fuels The Future Of Aviation?As much as people enjoy flying abroad‚ the cost of the climate impact is making people think twice. So what can we do? We speak to Sophie Zienkiewicz and Alasdair Lumsden‚ co-founders of Carbon Neutral Fuels‚ to find out if e-fuels could revolutionize the future of the fuel industry and help offset climate change.                 Episode 9 - How Are Glaciers Changing In A Warming World?With glaciers around the planet disappearing‚ Dr Peter Davis from the British Antarctic Survey explains how scientists keep track of these changes‚ as well as the possible consequences of such rapid melting.               Episode 10 - Are We Ready For The Next Massive Solar Flare?As we're gearing up to the solar maximum‚ the Sun's peak activity‚ it begs the question of how a powerful event might impact an increasingly tech-reliant world. Dr Ryan French‚ astronomer at the National Solar Observatory‚ joins us to find out.             
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2 yrs

‘An Incredible Admission’: Sol Wisenberg Says Joe Biden May Have Committed Impeachable Offense
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‘An Incredible Admission’: Sol Wisenberg Says Joe Biden May Have Committed Impeachable Offense

President Joe Biden may have committed an impeachable offense if he was aware of his son’s plans to defy a congressional subpoena‚ former Deputy Independent Counsel Sol Wisenberg said Thursday.Hunter…
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2 yrs

A growing number of congressional lawmakers are leaving after the 2024 elections
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A growing number of congressional lawmakers are leaving after the 2024 elections

‘Tis the season for congressional departure announcements. Heading into the holidays‚ an increasing number of lawmakers are saying they plan to quit after the 2024 elections. Eighteen House members…
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2 yrs

Key Events:  September 2023
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Key Events: September 2023

9/1  Travis Barker‘s “urgent family matter” forces Blink-182 to postpone U.K. and Ireland tour dates as the drummer returns to the U.S. Barker’s wife‚ the “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” star Kourtney Kardashian‚ has a “brief” hospital stay. 9/2 Avatar’s “The Dirt I’m Buried In” is #1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart.   The song is the lead single from Avatar’s ninth studio set‚ “Dance Devil Dance.”    9/2 Arch Enemy frontwoman and long-time animal rights activist Alissa White-Gluz delivers the opening speech at the “Animal Liberation March” in New York City. The event was designed to unite the vegan community and accelerate animal liberation.  9/2 Metallica cancels the second half of their M72 No Repeat Weekend concert in Glendale‚ AZ after frontman James Hetfield tests positive for COVID-19.    9/3  A “Houses Of The Holy” album sleeve signed by all four members of Led Zeppelin (Jimmy Page‚ Robert Plant‚ John Paul Jones and John Bonham) sells for £15‚000 ($18.000 U.S.) at auction in the U.K.  9/4 Attila‘s lead vocalist Chris “Fronz: Fronzak announces his candidacy for President of the United States representing the Libertarian Party in the 2024 presidential election.  9/4 Gary Wright passes away at his Palos Verdes‚ CA estate. Wright is best known for his ’70s hits “Dream Weaver” and “Love Is Alive.” 9/4 Steve Harwell‚ the former lead singer of Smash Mouth‚ dies at his home in Boise‚ ID “surrounded by family and friends.” A co-founder of the band‚ Harwell had been in hospice care for final stage chronic liver failure.  He was 56.  9/6 A baby grand piano that once belonged to Queen’s Freddie Mercury sells for over £1.74 million ($2.2 million) at a Sotheby’s auction. The piano was used to complete the band’s “Bohemian Rhapsody.”  9/6 Metallica‘s All Within My Hands Foundation introduces a limited-edition guitar-shaped ice cream bar – dark chocolate and creamy vanilla – in partnership with Enlighted‚ an ice cream products company. A portion of the proceeds from each purchase helps fund the All Within My Hands mission of supporting local food banks.  9/7 Ghost’s single “Mary On A Cross” is certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association Of America (RIAA) for accumulating one million certified units. A slowed down version is also a hit on TikTok (over one billion views).  9/9 Peter Frampton (“Frampton Comes Alive”) receives The Myositis Association Patient Ambassador Award during the annual “Heroes In The Fight” ceremony at TMA’s annual patient conference in San Diego‚ CA.  The singer/guitarist is recognized for raising awareness of myositis diseases. He was diagnosed in ‘19.  9/12 Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne‚ along with their children Jack and Kelly‚ revive their podcast for a second season. The follow-up to ‘18’s debut season covers “everything from romance to true crime.”  9/14 Japanese superstar Yoshiki (X Japan‚ The Last Rockstars) makes his mark during an imprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre Hollywood. He the first Japanese artist to be immortalized in cement since the theatre began this tradition in 1927.  9/14 Sum 41’s Deryck Whibley is hospitalized with pneumonia and spends days recovering.  9/16 Guitarist/singer Ayron Jones has the #1 song on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart with the power ballad “Blood In The Water.”  9/16 Jann Wenner‚ co-founder of Rolling Stone magazine‚ is removed from the Rock &; Roll Hall of Fame Foundation’s board for comments made in an interview to promote his book “The Masters‚” a collection of interviews with Rock musicians. When asked why no Blacks or women were included Wenner says “none of them were as articulate enough on this intellectual level.” He later apologizes.  2023 9/17  Kix gives the final concert of its on and off career in Columbia‚ MD. Led by vocalist Steve Whiteman‚ the show features appearances from Kix’s former guitarists Ronnie Younkins and Brad Divens.  In ’88‚ Kix released “Blow My Fuse” which went platinum. 9/18  Marilyn Manson is sentenced to 20 hours of community service and fined more than $1‚400 ($200 suspended) after pleading no contest to blowing his nose on a videographer during a ‘19 concert in New Hampshire.  9/18 A reworked version of Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight” is unveiled as the theme song for the NFL’s Monday Night Football on ESPN. The updated rendition features Country’s Chris Stapleton‚ Rapper Snopp Dogg and drummer Cindy Blackman Santana (wife of Carlos).   9/18 ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons receives the Troubadour Award during a BMI reception in Nashville. The honor recognizes a songwriter who has made a profound impact on the creative community. As his band’s main songwriter‚ Gibbons’ credits include “Sharp Dressed Man‚” “Legs‚” “Cheap Sunglasses” and “La Grange.”  9/23 Corey Taylor scores his second solo #1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart‚ with “Beyond.” Taylor’s first solo chart topper was “Black Eyes Blue” in ’20. 9/23 “Black Sabbath – The Ballet” premieres at Hippodrome theatre in London. The ballet includes eight specially reorchestrated Black Sabbath songs‚ including “Paranoid‚” and “Iron Man‚” plus other songs from the band’s early 1970s catalog.   9/23 Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil’s solo set at the Oklahoma State Fair is cut short due to an active shooter on the fairgrounds. During an altercation one person fires a shot sending the victim to the hospital in critical condition. 9/24 Between The Buried And Me guitarist Dustie Waring returns to the stage at the Furnace Festival months after rape allegations were made against him. “He has put this unfortunate situation behind him and is thrilled to finally get back to making music‚” says his lawyer.  9/27 Vocalist Tyler Miller makes his live debut with Thy Art Is Murder at the opening show of the group’s European tourin Oberhausen‚ Germany.  Miller’s addition comes less than a week after the Australian Deathcore band parted ways with longtime vocalist Chris “CJ” McMahon.  9/27 Bruce Springsteen cancels all of the year’s remaining concerts while “steadily recovering” from peptic ulcer disease. “Out of an abundance of caution‚” the remainder of this year’s tour has been pushed to next year‚” reads a press release.  9/29 U2 kick off their “Achtung Baby Live at Sphere” residency.  The Sphere at The Venetian Resort‚ a $2.3 billion entertainment venue‚ hosts the run revolving around the band’s ’91 “Achtung Baby” album. It’s billed as a “quantum leap forward in the sense of what a concert can be.”  9/30 Foo Fighters earn the triple crown as “Under You” simultaneously rules the Rock &; Alternative Airplay‚ Alternative Airplay and Mainstream Rock Airplay charts. The post Key Events: September 2023 appeared first on RockinTown.
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Intel Uncensored
Intel Uncensored
2 yrs

The world knows mRNA Covid shots have failed
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The world knows mRNA Covid shots have failed

by Alex Berenson‚ Unreported Truths: All Travis Kelce’s grinning can’t save mRNA. This morning‚ Pfizer disappointed investors by saying it expects sales of its mRNA Covid jab to plunge again in 2024. Annual sales of Pfizer’s shot and anti-Covid drug Paxlovid will fall 35 percent next year – on the heels of an 80 percent collapse this […]
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The Lighter Side
The Lighter Side
2 yrs

How Solutions Journalism Is Sparking Change
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How Solutions Journalism Is Sparking Change

As part of our winter membership drive‚ we are pulling back the curtain on what we do here at Reasons to be Cheerful. In this story‚ Contributing Editor Peter Yeung explores the evolution of solutions journalism and what we know about its impacts. This is part two of a three-part series. To read the first part‚ click here. Want to learn more about our membership program? Click here. When Karen Macintyre began her PhD at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2012‚ she had never heard of solutions journalism. But one day a professor asked her to compile a list of “positive news” websites for a media research project. “What I initially found was not solutions journalism at all‚” says Macintyre. “It was good news journalism. Happy news. ‘Fireman saves cat’ kind of news.” But later‚ while carrying out that research Macintyre came across the idea of “serious news done in a constructive way” — and her curiosity spiked. For her‚ it was the polar opposite of the media industry’s status quo: rather than agonizing superficially over the negatives of the day‚ this was about scrutinizing how and why things went right. Earlier this year‚ Yeung traveled to Lima‚ Peru to report on a surf therapy scheme. Courtesy of Peter Yeung “It was a breath of fresh air‚” says Macintyre‚ who then channeled her energies into finding out as much about this nascent practice as she could. But there was little out there. In fact‚ she could find no academic research about the field at all. So in 2015‚ Macintyre published her dissertation analyzing the positive psychological effects of “constructive journalism” and “solution information” on the readers of news stories — to her knowledge‚ the first scientific research of its kind. “These days there’s so much more research out there‚” adds Macintyre‚ who is now an associate professor of journalism at Virginia Commonwealth University. (A list compiled by her colleague Kyser Lough contains 246 pieces of research to date.) Ever since its beginnings‚ the journalism industry has sought to change society for the better and pick apart the merits and pitfalls of policies and projects around the world. Yet a fast-expanding movement is transforming the industry by promoting an approach to journalism centered on assessing responses to society’s problems – from the climate emergency to plastic waste‚ gender inequality and cultural division. Advocates argue there’s an urgent need to reform the media amid a crisis of financial sustainability‚ plummeting trust‚ societal disharmony and a wider failure of journalism to serve the public interest. A survey by Pew Research in 2021 found 42 percent of US adults have no trust in information from national news organizations (up from 35 percent in 2019). More recently‚ the Reuters Institute 2023 digital news report‚ a survey of 93‚000 people (who identify as news consumers) across 46 countries by Oxford University‚ found that 36 percent say they also often or sometimes actively avoid the news. The solution? It’s complicated. But‚ aptly enough‚ solutions journalism could play a significant role. “There are no simple solutions to what is a multifaceted story of disconnection and low engagement in a high-choice digital environment‚ but our data suggest that less sensationalist‚ less negative and more explanatory approaches might help‚ especially with those who have low interest in news‚” the Reuters Institute report concluded. In fact‚ a separate Reuters Institute survey of 303 media executives from 53 countries in January 2023 found that 73 percent of those leaders planned to publish more solutions and constructive journalism in the future in order to combat so-called “news avoidance.” Crushed by negative news? Sign up for the Reasons to be Cheerful newsletter. [contact-form-7] Professor Macintyre describes solutions and constructive journalism as two strands of a kind of “socially responsible” reporting. They both aim to remedy “news fatigue and perceived negativity bias‚” she says‚ and together represent a shift away from conventional‚ “just the facts”-style reporting to a more contextual approach‚ where “journalists consider the bigger picture and play a more interpretive role.” Two organizations have been at the heart of this emerging movement: The Solutions Journalism Network (SJN)‚ a US-based nonprofit that was established in 2013‚ and the Constructive Institute‚ which was founded in 2017 and is based at Denmark’s Aarhus University.  While interpretations vary‚ solutions journalism reporting tends to follow the four pillars defined by the SJN: the response to a problem; insight learned from that response; evidence showing the response works; and an analysis of the response’s limitations. The wider-ranging constructive journalism includes solutions journalism as one of its components‚ but also should include multiple perspectives. A constructive journalism story is framed on the positive rather than negative aspects of communities involved and attempts to eschew simplicity in favor of nuance. “Solutions and constructive journalism are different‚ but they fit together very well‚” says Lisa Urlbauer‚ head of the journalism training programs at the Bonn Institute‚ a German nonprofit focused on constructive journalism that launched in March 2022. “They have this idea that we must put people’s needs at the heart of our journalism.” There’s no doubt that there’s been a huge shift towards solutions-focused reporting. In recent years‚ the New York Times has launched Headway‚ an initiative “exploring the world's challenges through the lens of progress” and the Washington Post has created a section dedicated to climate solutions. In April‚ the New Yorker ran a special edition on climate solutions‚ and in October‚ NPR dedicated an entire week of coverage to solving the climate crisis. Publications such as NextCity‚ Grist and Mongabay have announced shifts towards solutions reporting‚ the last of which is launching a dedicated solutions desk. Meanwhile‚ Reasons to be Cheerful‚ one of the world’s first and few solutions journalism-only outlets‚ has been in action since 2019. More concretely‚ the SJN’s story tracker page‚ a non-exhaustive list of stories that adhere to its pillars of solutions journalism‚ contains 15‚600 articles that have been vetted internally. In addition‚ the network says it has trained 47‚000 journalists across North America‚ Europe‚ Africa and Latin America‚ partnering with news organizations and journalism schools to help encourage the take-up. “The industry has taken pretty huge steps generally‚” says Allen Arthur‚ a solutions reporter and author of the SJN’s flagship newsletter Above the Fold. In Northern Peru‚ Yeung reported on a deadly outbreak of dengue fever (and responses to it). Courtesy of Peter Yeung Arthur‚ who often writes about and works with formerly incarcerated people‚ was himself hugely influenced by the new approach to reporting. “I had never thought about changing the whole structure of the story itself‚” he says. “Instead I realized I could do journalism to help a community reach its goals and navigate obstacles.” The Bonn Institute‚ whose initiative is centered on a close partnership with German media outlets including national broadcaster Deutsche Welle‚ characterizes that shift as a kind of Journalism 2.0 that should be the industry norm.  “It’s a second wave of digitization‚” says Urlbauer. “For us‚ fostering better debate is a more modern kind of reporting. There are many people in society who do not feel adequately heard by mainstream journalism‚ and we need to broaden our approach.” However‚ while investment into the approach has ramped up massively‚ the evidence of solutions and constructive journalism’s impact is less clear-cut.  For one‚ the goals of the movement are various and subject to debate: to build trust‚ to create a more inclusive industry‚ to catalyze the uptake of successful solutions‚ to counteract stereotypes‚ to improve readers’ mental health‚ to reduce polarization and division in society‚ or perhaps to make the media more financially sustainable. What research there is has tended to be low-level in scope or focused only on certain areas. “In every experiment that has been done in English that we could find‚ there was a significant impact on audiences’ emotions‚” says Macintyre‚ who published a review of the literature involving experiments on solutions journalism in August. “They make people more positive or less negative. That was clear.” While those findings are useful‚ they are limited. In fact‚ 17 of 22 studies Macintyre analyzed focused on the emotional impact of solutions journalism. Only one looked at the impact of solutions journalism on trust. But for many practitioners‚ the goal of solutions journalism is not to be “feel-good” or “positive” — but rather to create change. “Solutions journalism is not good news per se‚” says Arthur. “It is not this big wonderful‚ happy ending. It should be something we can learn from.” Small-scale research commissioned by the SJN in 2020 found that of the 628 people surveyed across the US‚ 51 percent said they prefer “solution” stories compared to the 32 percent who prefer “problem” stories and the 17 percent with no preference. Eighty-three percent of respondents said they trusted a solutions journalism story they viewed‚ compared to 55 percent who said the same about the problem-focused story. However‚ the limits of the research does not mean a tangible difference isn’t being made. In fact‚ Macintyre argues there’s little evidence that the approach doesn’t work‚ whereas more and more outlets are taking it up and there are many examples of solutions reporting creating impact. “I’m not really seeing negatives‚” she says. “We have reason to say that solutions journalism is useful and beneficial.” More recent findings have also responded to some of those concerns. A study of 348 US undergraduate students by the University of Maryland last year found exposure to solutions journalism was “positively associated” with the increased likelihood to support collective action to fight for better policy. Other research has found it has improved coverage of gender violence and immigrants as well as conflict reporting. The SJN also recently launched an Impact Tracker containing numerous‚ robust examples of how solutions reporting has led to change – from encouraging authorities to replicate schemes pioneered elsewhere to millions of dollars of donor support for organizations implementing solutions. Perhaps a more significant hurdle‚ however‚ is the fact that almost all of the research is focused in the Global North: 64 percent of research identified by MacIntyre was based in North America and Europe. And that is reflective of overall adoption of and support for solutions reporting — with far less development in Latin America‚ Africa and Asia. “Constructive journalism has gained a foothold in Africa but it’s not mainstream yet – far from it‚” says Joy Muthoni‚ a Kenyan academic who analyzed the uptake of constructive journalism in Kenya for her PhD. “Journalists in Africa simply haven’t had the time and resources and training to properly adopt it yet.” Become a sustaining member today! Join the Reasons to be Cheerful community by supporting our nonprofit publication and giving what you can. Join The SJN’s Africa Initiative‚ which launched in 2020 to provide training and support to 60 African newsrooms including Nigeria Health Watch‚ has attempted to address that imbalance. And it has successfully led to nuanced reporting on vaccinations‚ malnutrition‚ sexual health‚ and more across Kenya‚ Nigeria‚ Rwanda and Uganda. But Muthoni believes that model is a tricky tightrope to walk. “I would be as bold to say that the trajectory of constructive journalism in the East African context is solely being driven by Western organizations‚” she says. “That can be problematic in many ways. It’s like a new form of colonialism.” Nonetheless‚ Muthoni believes that the continent would benefit from a constructive and solutions-oriented approach to journalism – following in the footsteps of the African philosophy of Ubuntu (the idea of shared humanity) as well as the history of development and peace journalism in previous decades. “But this isn’t something that happens overnight‚” she says. The SJN’s Arthur also admits there’s a long way to go when it comes to addressing the broader ingrained reporting methods such as “horse-race” coverage of political elections‚ focusing on candidates rather than issues that affect voters‚ and the fact that “terrible news will almost always be the lead items and win all of the awards.” A decade on from its foundation‚ however‚ the SJN has undoubtedly played a role in “systematizing and supercharging” solutions journalism‚ as Arthur puts it — and in November the nonprofit announced its first-ever awards‚ representing another key landmark in the effort to make journalism more valuable‚ kind and impactful. “We don’t know how solutions journalism is going to grow and evolve in the next decade‚” says Arthur. “But I think the quality of stories is getting better and better and the practice is growing in incredible ways.” The post How Solutions Journalism Is Sparking Change appeared first on Reasons to be Cheerful.
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Wear Your Scars with Pride – Senior Living – December 15
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Wear Your Scars with Pride – Senior Living – December 15

Wear Your Scars with Pride From now on‚ let no one cause me trouble‚ for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. – Galatians 6:17 Larry Holmes‚ the undisputed heavyweight-boxing champion from 1978 to 1983‚ was a sparring partner of Muhammad Ali in his younger days. But every time the not-so-famous Holmes would tell someone he was Ali's training partner‚ no one believed him. Holmes wrote in his biography‚ "I had to pull out pictures of me with him to prove it!" Finally one day‚ despite all the protective gear during the training sessions‚ one punch of Ali landed squarely on Holmes' right eye. Instantly‚ Holmes got the black eye he needed. He didn't put ice on it‚ and he didn't wear dark glasses. He went around telling people‚ "Muhammad Ali gave me this black eye." Holmes was proud of the fact that he bore on his body the mark of Ali's training partner. And when we suffer for the sake of the gospel‚ we can be proud of that too – just like the apostle Paul in today's passage. When others chastise and insult you for bearing the name of Christ‚ let that be your badge of honor. Take pride that you share in the sufferings of Christ and use your sufferings to bring glory to Him! Prayer Challenge:  Pray and thank God for the chance to share Jesus – and even suffer for His name! Questions for Thought: Have you ever suffered for the gospel? How? How might God use your suffering to bring glory to Himself? Visit the Senior Living Ministries website The post Wear Your Scars with Pride – Senior Living – December 15 appeared first on GodUpdates.
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A Prayer for the Grieving Heart – Your Daily Prayer – December 15
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A Prayer for the Grieving Heart – Your Daily Prayer – December 15

A Prayer for the Grieving Heart This HolidayBy Alicia Searl “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ‚ the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort‚ who comforts us in all our troubles‚ so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” – 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 As beautiful as this season is‚ there is also this emptiness and uncomfortable sadness that‚ no matter how hard I try to push down‚ keeps bubbling back up to the surface. It happens at the oddest of times‚ bringing on a sting of tears and a rush of heat throughout my body‚ making me want to hide or scream at the top of my lungs. Reminders of her are everywhere. Everywhere I turn‚ I see her. I hate it and love it at the same time. It sometimes brings on glimmers of hope and a sense of peace‚ then other times‚ it stirs within me a concoction of emotions that don't make any sense. This Christmas‚ as we gather around the table‚ we will take notice of that empty seat and try to put on a brave face. We will share stories and try to enjoy our time together‚ but the void will cause us to slip into different pockets of grief. This is the first Christmas without my mom. The first Christmas when her beautiful smile and contagious laughter won't fill the room. The first Christmas where we won't hear that gentle knock on the back door only to find her juggling dishes of yummy goodness. The first Christmas‚ where she won't be dragging in piles of gifts to place under the tree. The first Christmas‚ she won't be crying during the candlelight Christmas Eve service‚ saying just how beautiful it is. This Christmas will be different and difficult. Maybe you find yourself in a different and difficult Christmas season as well. Oh‚ how I wish I had the right words to comfort you. If I could‚ I would meet you up for a cup of coffee‚ offer you a warm hug and tell you just how very sorry I am that you are carrying this weight too. Because I know how lonely grief can be. But‚ where my words and actions are fallible and will fall short‚ God's Word is perfect and always brings us hope. The verse above has given me so much comfort the past few weeks that I offer it to you. 2 Corinthians 1:3 gives us the opportunity to praise God even in our pain because He is the One Who comforts us in our times of trouble and need. It's so encouraging to know that we serve a God of compassion‚ A God that meets us where we are and extends His love and mercy in the midst of our suffering and grief. Just knowing that He sees us and that we are never forgotten should give us a sense of peace. Going further into that verse‚ 2 Corinthians 1:4 tells us that God can and will use our pain and suffering for His will. Knowing that the heart of God is pure love‚ He extends that gift of compassion and love to us‚ and in time‚ as healing comes‚ He makes a way to be moved by the Holy Spirit to share that love with others. Love. It is what heals us as we receive and give it. If you find yourself just managing to put one foot in front of the other this Christmas‚ remind your wounded heart of this simple truth – as believers‚ we walk by faith‚ not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7).  In this broken world‚ we will "see" devastation all around us in the form of death‚ loss‚ suffering‚ war‚ and sin. Yet‚ Christ tells us in John 16:33 that while we will encounter troubles in this life‚ we should take heart because He has overcome the world! God's love heals and saves us from the sins of this world. If you are carrying the heavy weight of grief this holiday‚ will you lay it at Jesus' feet today? Let Him comfort you in the way that only He can. Let Him love on You. Open your heart to His love for You today‚ and let it prompt You to share your heart with others in due time. God's love and healing – What a lovely gift to unwrap this Christmas! Let's pray: Heavenly Father‚You are such a loving and compassionate God‚ and we are thankful that You see us in the midst of our sorrow and grief. Please draw close as we go into this holiday season and be ever present with us as we seek to find peace and joy in this holy and beautiful time of year. Lord‚ I invite You into the pain of our weary hearts. As memories resurface‚ bending and swaying us‚ leading way to tears or longing for solitude‚ meet us in that need. Grant us strength to embrace Your compassion and love in our deepest sorrows and remind us of Your precious promise to be reunited with our loved ones again. You are a good Father‚ and we know that You have a plan and purpose for our lives. Use our story to touch the hearts of others in Your will and time. We ask all these things in Your Precious name. Amen. Photo credit: ©Getty Images/Kerkez Alicia Searl is a devotional author‚ blogger‚ and speaker that is passionate about pouring out her heart and pointing ladies of all ages back to Jesus. She has an education background and master's in literacy.  Her favorite people call her Mom‚ which is why much of her time is spent cheering them on at a softball game or dance class. She is married to her heartthrob (a tall‚ spiky-haired blond) who can whip up a mean latte. She sips that goodness while writing her heart on a page while her puppy licks her feet. Visit her website at aliciasearl.com and connect with her on Instagram and Facebook. LISTEN to More Christmas Prayers on LifeAudio Teach Us to Pray is a FREE prayer podcast hosted by iBelieve writer Christina Patterson. Each week‚ she gives you practical‚ real-life tips on how to grow your faith and relationship with God through the power of prayer. To listen to her episode on What to Pray in the Morning for a Worry-Free Day‚ click below! Now that you’ve prayed‚ are you in need of someone to pray for YOU? Click the button below! Visit iBelieve.com for more inspiring prayer content. The post A Prayer for the Grieving Heart – Your Daily Prayer – December 15 appeared first on GodUpdates.
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