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Australian researchers develop 10-minute cancer test – CNN

December 7, 2018 by Leo

Researchers in Australia have developed a 10-minute test that can detect the presence of cancer cells anywhere in the human body, according to a newly published study.

Source: Australian researchers develop 10-minute cancer test – CNN

Fascinating.

Valuable gold coin found in Jefferson City Salvation Army red kettle

December 6, 2018 by Leo

The coin was dropped in a kettle at the Sam’s Club on Monday, December 3.

Source: Valuable gold coin found in Jefferson City Salvation Army red kettle

I love hearing these kinds of stories every year.

Dog sniffs out owner’s cancer, not once, but three times

December 5, 2018 by Leo

A Siberian husky may want to go into medicine.

Source: Dog sniffs out owner’s cancer, not once, but three times

Good boy!

Found: Lovebirds Who Lost Engagement Ring Down a Times Square Grate – The New York Times

December 4, 2018 by Leo

It was a fairy-tale ending for a couple from the United Kingdom who got engaged this weekend in New York, then dropped the too-big band down a grate.

Source: Found: Lovebirds Who Lost Engagement Ring Down a Times Square Grate – The New York Times

The city does have a heart. 🙂

In Minneapolis, Grandma Ruth, 108, remains a ‘perpetual volunteer’ – StarTribune.com

December 3, 2018 by Leo

“I wanted to do some good,” Ruth Knelman said. “People are so involved in their own lives. You can’t be all for yourself.”

Source: In Minneapolis, Grandma Ruth, 108, remains a ‘perpetual volunteer’ – StarTribune.com

Age ain’t nothing but a number. 🙂

You can hear (or read) more about Grandma Ruth in Randy Cassingham’s Uncommon Sense podcast.

Strangers Donate Trailer To Family Who Lost Home In Camp Fire

December 2, 2018 by Leo

A Butte County Sheriff’s deputy, his wife and two small children who lost their home in the Camp Fire now have a place to stay, thanks to a generous donation from strangers.

Source: Strangers Donate Trailer To Family Who Lost Home In Camp Fire

The best in people in so many ways.

NCAA athlete disowned by family ends fundraising after campaign surpasses $100,000

December 1, 2018 by Leo

“I never expected this amount of support,” said Division I athlete Emily Scheck, who was disowned by her family when they discovered she had a girlfriend.

Source: NCAA athlete disowned by family ends fundraising after campaign surpasses $100,000

Strangers show the love and support her family could not…

Boy’s letter to dad in heaven receives reply from Royal Mail – BBC News

November 30, 2018 by Leo

Royal Mail replied to the seven-year-old in West Lothian to say it had been delivered safely.

Source: Boy’s letter to dad in heaven receives reply from Royal Mail – BBC News

Touching.

Brothers, age 7 and 10, perform CPR to save grandmother in cardiac arrest | CBC News

November 29, 2018 by Leo

Two Saskatoon brothers, aged 7 and 10, performed life-saving CPR on their grandmother when she went into cardiac arrest earlier this month.

Source: Brothers, age 7 and 10, perform CPR to save grandmother in cardiac arrest | CBC News

CPR saves lives.

Good samaritan returns lost wallet, and adds money to it

November 28, 2018 by Leo

When Hunter Shamatt lost his wallet, he had little hope he’d get it back, certainly not with interest. But lucky for him, a Good Samaritan found it.

Source: Good samaritan returns lost wallet, and adds money to it

Great story…

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