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Cross-country skier falls through ice, but St. Paul firefighters were prepared – Twin Cities

December 26, 2018 by Leo

Less than two hours after St. Paul firefighters completed ice rescue training this month, they were called upon to put their practice into action. A cross-country skier fell through the ice on McCa…

Source: Cross-country skier falls through ice, but St. Paul firefighters were prepared – Twin Cities

A very timely rescue (and an interesting rescue aid in the photo as well). A big THANK YOU to all the various emergency workers who train and remain prepared to help others.

Royal Caribbean ship rescues sailors stranded at sea for 20 days

December 25, 2018 by Leo

A Royal Caribbean cruise ship has rescued two sailors who were stranded at sea for weeks.

Source: Royal Caribbean ship rescues sailors stranded at sea for 20 days

Not only that, but it appears to be a complete coincidence that the ship was even in the right place to find them!

PS: a very Merry Christmas to all from Not All News Is Bad! 🙂

JOLLY JEW; AN ORTHODOX SANTA CLAUS DOES TIKKUN OLAM – The Jerusalem Post

December 24, 2018 by Leo

“I don’t know anyone who wouldn’t help a child,” said Rosenthal, 66, who lives in Atlanta and attends Young Israel of Toco Hills.

Source: JOLLY JEW; AN ORTHODOX SANTA CLAUS DOES TIKKUN OLAM – The Jerusalem Post

There’s the spirit of Christmas. (And I love that there’s an “International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas” 🙂 ).

From Wikipedia: Tikkun olam (Hebrew: תיקון עולם‬ “repair of the world”) is a concept in Judaism, interpreted in Orthodox Judaism as the prospect of overcoming all forms of idolatry, and by other Jewish denominations as an aspiration to behave and act constructively and beneficially.

San Clemente teacher receives surprise ‘Star Wars’ Millennium Falcon made of Legos, after hers was destroyed by school vandals – Orange County Register

December 23, 2018 by Leo

Portions of Jeanna Bassett’s Lego collection dated back 30 years.

Source: San Clemente teacher receives surprise ‘Star Wars’ Millennium Falcon made of Legos, after hers was destroyed by school vandals – Orange County Register

Once again, the worst brings out the best…

Owen William’s neighbor died and left 14 Christmas presents. Twitter weighed in. – The Washington Post

December 22, 2018 by Leo

The neighbor’s kindness brought many to tears

Source: Owen William’s neighbor died and left 14 Christmas presents. Twitter weighed in. – The Washington Post

Planning ahead in the best possible way…

Alabama elementary school bus driver buys McDonald’s breakfast for students when ice delays school opening | Fox News

December 21, 2018 by Leo

He says he was inspired by the spirit of Christmas.

Source: Alabama elementary school bus driver buys McDonald’s breakfast for students when ice delays school opening | Fox News

Simple, yet meaningful.

Breakthrough ultrasound treatment to reverse dementia moves to human trials

December 20, 2018 by Leo

A new technique using ultrasound to clear the toxic protein clumps thought to cause dementia and Alzheimer’s disease is moving to the first phase of human trials next year. The treatment has proven successful across animal tests and presents an exciting, drug-free way to potentially battle dementia.

Source: Breakthrough ultrasound treatment to reverse dementia moves to human trials

That’s pretty exciting, even if a ways off.

Not into bingo, 84-year-old Texas woman gets college degree

December 19, 2018 by Leo

I didn’t have anything to do in retirement and I didn’t think that playing bingo was up to my speed

Source: Not into bingo, 84-year-old Texas woman gets college degree

I love this.

Facebook post thanking truckie for guiding couple through north Queensland rain goes viral – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

December 18, 2018 by Leo

Emily Clarke wrote the message on Facebook after driving through what they say was one of the most severe storms in Proserpine, thanking Footie the truck driver for his actions.

Source: Facebook post thanking truckie for guiding couple through north Queensland rain goes viral – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Cool story. 🙂

Irene O’Shea skydives at 102 to raise funds to combat disease that killed her daughter – The Washington Post

December 17, 2018 by Leo

Irene O’Shea’s achievement as the oldest skydiver in the world is under review by Guinness World Records.

Source: Irene O’Shea skydives at 102 to raise funds to combat disease that killed her daughter – The Washington Post

I hope she gets the record. So cool, and for such a worthy cause.

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