Pavlov's Roach?

Great article about the latest study involving 'ringing a bell' and 'salivating'.

(Article is freely available on http://www.plosone.org/doi/pone.0000529)

Ducklings

Pa. paramedics rescue ducklings that fell down a storm drain
Published: Monday, June 11, 2007 1:35 PM ET
Canadian Press

Here's a nice story to remind us that there are nice people who stop and take a moment of time to help others, including ducklings!

http://www.cbc.ca/cp/Oddities/070611/K061113AU.html

Sadly, this was in the oddities section of the cbc.ca news site. I guess I'd be happier if the oddity was global climate change, war, poverty, famine, violence and the regular news was weather, compassion, science, joy, and fun!

What other things would you rather see in mainstream news?