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Indonesia crocodile finally freed from tire after six years

February 11, 2022 by Leo

An elusive Indonesian crocodile, which has swum around with a motorcycle tire stuck around its neck for six years, has finally been freed by an animal lover on the island of Sulawesi.

Source: Indonesia crocodile finally freed from tire after six years

Six YEARS?!

Horses were trapped in the Colorado fire. This couple rode into the flames to save them in the dead of the night.

February 10, 2022 by Leo

“It was pretty much a miracle,” Yvonne Williams said. “These helpers, they walked through fire to rescue our horses.”

Source: Horses were trapped in the Colorado fire. This couple rode into the flames to save them in the dead of the night.

Well done.

Eagles safety Anthony Harris takes Texas girl to ‘Daddy-Daughter Dance’

February 9, 2022 by Leo

After losing her father unexpectedly, Audrey Soape’s mother swung into action when it was time for the “Daddy-Daughter Dance.” She reached out on social media to Audrey’s favorite football player – Eagles safety Anthony Harris.

Source: Eagles safety Anthony Harris takes Texas girl to ‘Daddy-Daughter Dance’

Nicely done.

This plastic-free Cassava bag dissolves in hot water

February 8, 2022 by Leo

Seeking to help eliminate single-use plastic bags worldwide, an Australian startup, Cassava Bags, has launched its version of the biodegradable single-use non-plastic bag that can dissolve in hot wat

Source: This plastic-free Cassava bag dissolves in hot water

Very cool. I hope it spreads.

A man in a ‘Star Wars’ costume gives free masks to travelers. Meet ‘The Maskalorian.’

February 7, 2022 by Leo

HANDOUT IMAGE: The Maskalorian on a plane, where he passed out masks to passengers.
(Simone Adams)

A Mandalorian costume complete with a baby Yoda helps ‘the Maskalorian’ promote coronavirus safety.

Source: A man in a ‘Star Wars’ costume gives free masks to travelers. Meet ‘The Maskalorian.’

Do I need to say it? This is the way.

A Logan bookstore was about to close. Then a customer’s quip changed everything.

February 6, 2022 by Leo

Becky Jorgensen, the owner of Becky’s Bookshelf, felt retirement creeping closer but resisted. “You keep thinking, ‘One more year, one more year,'” she said. Yet as the pandemic ground on, her store appeared to be on its last chapter.

Source: A Logan bookstore was about to close. Then a customer’s quip changed everything.

Very cool.

AI can identify heart disease from an eye scan

February 5, 2022 by Leo

Scientists have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can analyse eye scans taken during a routine visit to an optician or eye clinic and identify patients at a high risk of a heart attack.

Source: AI can identify heart disease from an eye scan

Very cool.

State Trooper Adopts Pit Bull He Saved from Highway: “I Knew She Was Secure with Me”

February 4, 2022 by Leo

In a great leap of faith, the trusting dog crawled right into his patrol car alongside her rescuer.

Source: State Trooper Adopts Pit Bull He Saved from Highway: “I Knew She Was Secure with Me”

Very cool.

An 8-year-old slid his handwritten book onto a library shelf. It now has a years-long waitlist.

February 3, 2022 by Leo

Staff librarians who found it agreed that as unconventional as it was, Dillon’s book met the criteria for the collection.

Source: An 8-year-old slid his handwritten book onto a library shelf. It now has a years-long waitlist.

Love how this turned out.

Older workers who lack digital skills at risk of losing income. An initiative from Google and AARP aims to help change that

February 2, 2022 by Leo

The Covid-19 pandemic exposed how vulnerable older workers can be to income shocks. Google and AARP are launching new digital training to help change that.

Source: Older workers who lack digital skills at risk of losing income. An initiative from Google and AARP aims to help change that

A great idea for so many reasons.

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