A USA Today-Gallup poll shows a small majority believe the new health care plan is a good thing.

VOA: special.2010.03.27

While the Heimlich maneuver is a good thing to know, Dr.Gary Smith,a pediatrician, says many foods that are thought to be kid friendly are actually dangerous like grapes,popcorn,nuts, bratwurst and hot dogs.

VOA: standard.2010.02.23

"I do not think a prolonged period of uncertainty is a good thing, that is why I want to arrive at a decision, we want to arrive at decision, as soon as possible."

VOA: standard.2010.05.10

For one thing, he is good at handling a powerless aircraft.

VOA: special.2009.01.30

"I think most moms are level-headed and realize that that is not a good thing to do.

VOA: standard.2009.12.18

"Basically,what the consumer notices is that prices had gone up. That obviously is not a good thing.

VOA: standard.2010.03.23

(Speaking) "If there is an agreement, it will be a good thing for the people here, because in this time we have become dead,"

VOA: standard.2010.01.02

I think the people are seeing it and that is where a good thing is happening."

VOA: standard.2009.05.05

"It is not a good thing for senior officers to be making derogatory remarks about their commanders, their political superiors, in any kind of setting, certainly not in a formal setting and certainly not when the news media are present."

VOA: standard.2010.06.22