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Wisconsin Mom Sews Unique Dolls for Kids Who ‘Need Something That Looks Like They Do’ | PEOPLE.com

August 24, 2019 by Leo

“With the doll,” says Amy Jandrisevits, “a child sees, ‘I am not the only one who looks this way…and beautiful enough to be a doll.'”

Source: Wisconsin Mom Sews Unique Dolls for Kids Who ‘Need Something That Looks Like They Do’ | PEOPLE.com

What a caring idea.

Two Teen Sisters Have Been Reading Bedtime Stories for Children on Facebook Live Every Night

August 23, 2019 by Leo

Zaria and Hailey Willard have been using social media to share their love of books with other children who may not be as fortunate.

Source: Two Teen Sisters Have Been Reading Bedtime Stories for Children on Facebook Live Every Night

Neat idea!

FBI Special Agent Reunited With Baby He Rescued : NPR

August 22, 2019 by Leo

After being reunited with his parents, the infant grew up to become a U.S. Marine Corps corporal. He attended FBI Special Agent Troy Sowers’ retirement ceremony on Friday.

Source: FBI Special Agent Reunited With Baby He Rescued : NPR

Belle Vernon Eat ‘N Park Server’s Act Of Kindness Goes Viral – CBS Pittsburgh

August 21, 2019 by Leo

A server at the Belle Vernon Eat ‘N Park is doing more than just taking orders, he’s spreading kindness.

Source: Belle Vernon Eat ‘N Park Server’s Act Of Kindness Goes Viral – CBS Pittsburgh

What a great example he’s setting.

Stripe will pay $1 million a year to take carbon out of the air — but will it work? – The Verge

August 20, 2019 by Leo

Stripe’s commitment to capture carbon could boost negative emissions technologies.

Source: Stripe will pay $1 million a year to take carbon out of the air — but will it work? – The Verge

The concept, and its possibilities, fascinates me.

Burp-free cow feed drives seaweed science at USC | University of the Sunshine Coast

August 19, 2019 by Leo

A puffy pink seaweed that can stop cows from burping out methane is being primed for mass farming by USC researchers.

Source: Burp-free cow feed drives seaweed science at USC | University of the Sunshine Coast

Yes, cow burping is a thing, and yep, this is pretty cool…

National Guard sergeant says a stranger drove him to his son’s birth – Business Insider

August 16, 2019 by Leo

Sgt. Seth Craven, 26, had flown in from Afghanistan on August 5 in preparation for his wife’s scheduled birth. His connecting flight was canceled.

Source: National Guard sergeant says a stranger drove him to his son’s birth – Business Insider

Well done!

Bystander Effect Debunked – In 91% Of Real World Cases Someone Helps | Science 2.0

August 15, 2019 by Leo

Bystander apathy is a social psychological construct where it is believed that someone who sees a victim is less likely to offer help when other people are present.

Source: Bystander Effect Debunked – In 91% Of Real World Cases Someone Helps | Science 2.0

Being helpful doesn’t make news … but it does make a difference, and it’s much more common than we’re led to believe.

NASA Says Earth Is Greener Today Than 20 Years Ago Thanks To China, India

August 14, 2019 by Leo

NASA has some good news, the world is a greener place today than it was 20 years ago. What prompted the change? Well, it appears China and India can take the majority of the credit.

Source: NASA Says Earth Is Greener Today Than 20 Years Ago Thanks To China, India

Encouraging!

Ebola now curable after trials of drugs in DRC, say scientists | World news | The Guardian

August 13, 2019 by Leo

Congo results show good survival rates for patients treated quickly with antibodies

Source: Ebola now curable after trials of drugs in DRC, say scientists | World news | The Guardian

Pretty amazing.

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