Good news below the fold

The headlines are political spin, or mainly ignored like the one I posted below, or this one. (HotAir says it was just a routine update, but I'm sure Coast to coast will be hyperventillating about it next week).

But there are some good stories.

The WA Post notices the growing middle class in Mexico.

The BBC questions the crusade against plastic bags.

Studying the Irish language has become more popular...in the USA...

or maybe you would like to apply for a scholarship to study Klingon

Iranians and Israelis are posting photos on line encouraging friendship between the two countries.

a story about "Cave dwellers" in China...actually some of the caves sound snug, more like Hobbit holes....

and forget the politics: America's Real Debate...