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93-year-old woman earns Georgia State bachelor’s degree

May 16, 2019 by Leo

At 93, Atlanta woman getting Georgia State degree is oldest graduate in University System of Georgia

Source: 93-year-old woman earns Georgia State bachelor’s degree

Awesome.

Australian man finds 624g gold nugget worth $37,000 while walking dog – NZ Herald

May 15, 2019 by Leo

A family were walking their dog when they quite literally stumbled on a small fortune.

Source: Australian man finds 624g gold nugget worth $37,000 while walking dog – NZ Herald

Might have to start walking the dogs a little more often…

The Kid Who ‘Put Everybody In Stitches’ At Boston Symphony Hall Has Been Found

May 14, 2019 by Leo

Nine-year-old Ronan Mattin was so swept away by the music that he loudly exclaimed — for the packed auditorium to hear — “Wow!”

Source: The Kid Who ‘Put Everybody In Stitches’ At Boston Symphony Hall Has Been Found

Pretty cute…

Belmont phone check-in program giving peace of mind to seniors | Local News | laconiadailysun.com

May 13, 2019 by Leo

BELMONT — Marie Tallmadge has thought at times what would happen if she fell at home and could not get up.

Source: Belmont phone check-in program giving peace of mind to seniors | Local News | laconiadailysun.com

It’s a great idea for many reasons. I’d love to see more places have a service like this.

Why visual stimulation may work against Alzheimer’s | MIT News

May 12, 2019 by Leo

New findings help explain the surprising discovery that exposure to flickering light reduces amyloid plaques in mice.

Source: Why visual stimulation may work against Alzheimer’s | MIT News

Pretty amazing. Human trials are just beginning.

“I don’t want to stop”: 97-year-old veteran still hard at work – CBS News

May 11, 2019 by Leo

Benny Ficeto isn’t letting his age slow him down and still works a four hour shift bagging groceries

Source: “I don’t want to stop”: 97-year-old veteran still hard at work – CBS News

Awesome. I want to be him.

Charity Has Been Secretly Fulfilling Small Wishes for Homeless Kids Who Could Use the Self-Esteem Boost

May 10, 2019 by Leo

This organization has been making a big impact on the lives of homeless children – and they do it all with small gifts and requests.

Source: Charity Has Been Secretly Fulfilling Small Wishes for Homeless Kids Who Could Use the Self-Esteem Boost

Neat idea. Small things can have a huge impact.

Clinton Foundation’s laundromat libraries aim to boost literacy — Quartz

May 9, 2019 by Leo

One load of laundry at a time.

Source: Clinton Foundation’s laundromat libraries aim to boost literacy — Quartz

Not just a neat idea, but the tip of a very interesting philosophy.

Library of Congress Makes Dozens of Ultra-Rare Children’s Books Available For Free Online

May 8, 2019 by Leo

As a means of celebrating the centennial of Children’s Book Week, the Library of Congress has digitized dozens of rare children’s books online.

Source: Library of Congress Makes Dozens of Ultra-Rare Children’s Books Available For Free Online

To me this is one of the many promises of digital technology being fulfilled.

From ‘unadoptable’ to hero: Rescue dog saves three girls from possible abduction – pennlive.com

May 7, 2019 by Leo

The Lambert family adopted Edgar last July and credit him with scaring off a would-be child-abductor who broke into their home April 28 in Franklin County.

Source: From ‘unadoptable’ to hero: Rescue dog saves three girls from possible abduction – pennlive.com

A very Good Boy indeed.

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