In Central Asia, the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) has seen success. It has promoted economic integration among its member states like Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus etc. This has led to the development of common economic policies in areas such as customs regulation and trade facilitation. In the Caribbean, CARICOM has been successful in promoting cultural unity and some economic cooperation. For example, they have initiatives to develop a regional tourism market and share best practices in areas like education and healthcare among member states.
Sure. In North America, NAFTA (before it was updated to USMCA) was a bloc success story. It increased trade between the United States, Canada and Mexico. For instance, the automotive industry in these countries became more integrated, with parts being produced in different countries and then assembled in another. In Oceania, the Pacific Islands Forum has had success in areas like climate change cooperation. The small island states work together to address issues such as rising sea levels and coastal erosion which are common threats to them.
In some parts of the Midwest, Lymestop's success was more about education. They held workshops in schools and community centers. People learned about how to check for ticks after being outdoors. This knowledge spread, and soon, more people were taking proactive steps to avoid Lyme disease. For example, families started doing full - body tick checks on their children after picnics or hikes. This increased awareness was a big part of Lymestop's success in that region.
Taiwan, China is an example. In the mid - 20th century, land reform was implemented. The government bought land from landlords at a reasonable price and sold it to tenant farmers at a lower cost. This greatly increased the number of small - scale farmers who were then more motivated to improve their land and increase production.
In Asia, specifically in some rural areas of China, pear farmers started using pear rings to protect the young pears from being scratched by branches. This increased the quality of the pears produced. With the better - quality pears, they could access larger markets and even supply to high - end fruit retailers, leading to increased income and recognition for their products.
In an urban area, a doula collective had a remarkable success story. They pooled their resources and expertise. They offered a range of services including prenatal yoga classes taught by one of their doulas who was also a yoga instructor. Their business model of a collective allowed them to cover a wider range of services and client needs. They also had a great referral system among themselves, which helped in growing their client base continuously.
In the United States, there were success stories as well. In a hospital in New York City, which was severely hit by the pandemic, some patients on ventilators recovered. A female patient in her 50s was on a ventilator for almost three weeks. The medical staff constantly adjusted the ventilator parameters to match her changing condition, and she finally got better. In Africa, a hospital in South Africa had some positive outcomes. A miner who got COVID - 19 and had serious lung problems was put on a ventilator and eventually recovered.
Sure. In Spain, a polyhouse grower had great success with cucumbers. The polyhouse enabled him to extend the growing season. He was able to produce cucumbers earlier in the spring and later in the fall than open - field farmers. This gave him a competitive edge in the market, and he was able to export his cucumbers to other European countries, increasing his revenue significantly.
In the United States, as mentioned before, Pixar is a huge success. Their films have consistently been top - grossing and critically acclaimed. In France, the movie 'The Triplets of Belleville' is a great success. It has a unique art style that combines elements of caricature and detailed backgrounds. The story, which is about an old lady searching for her kidnapped grandson, is both heartwarming and full of adventure. In South Korea, 'The King of Pigs' has been successful. It tackles some dark and complex themes like bullying and class struggle through its animation, and has received international acclaim for its storytelling and art.
In Asia, particularly in some parts of China where it was used in the fight against COVID - 19, remdesivir showed positive results in certain patients. It was observed that in some hospitals, the drug helped in alleviating the symptoms of patients, especially those with moderate to severe cases. The patients' breathing difficulties were reduced, and they were able to regain their strength more quickly. This not only benefited the patients but also had a positive impact on the management of the epidemic in those areas.
Sure. In some rural areas, where resources might seem limited. There was a farm dog that got parvo. The local vet, who was well - versed in dealing with such cases on a budget, used basic but effective treatments. The dog recovered well, which shows that even in regions with fewer resources, parvo can be successfully treated.
In some rural European regions where traditional diets were still prevalent, Weston A. Price found great success stories. For instance, in certain Swiss villages, the local diet included raw milk, fresh cheese, and whole - grain bread. The people there had excellent bone health, and cases of osteoporosis were rare. The high - calcium content from the dairy products along with other nutrients in the diet contributed to this.