Devonte, 13, Sammy, 14, and Shawn, 12, are to be nationally recognised for their bravery and compassion
Source: Three schoolboys found suicidal man about to jump off bridge – they grabbed him and didn’t let go – Mirror
Inspiring, actually.
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After a teenager died, his organs provided life to others — and a bigger family to his parents
“They always tell me I saved their lives,” she of her son’s organ recipients. “I say it saved my life, too.”
Source: After a teenager died, his organs provided life to others — and a bigger family to his parents
This is something you can do. Register to be an organ donor.
Hospital relaxes rules to let dying man see his dog one last time
A dying grandfather had his last wish granted when a hospital relaxed its normal infection controls so his dog could be bought to see him one last time. To stop the possible spread of infection, animals are allowed into hospitals only under very rare circumstances.
Source: Hospital relaxes rules to let dying man see his dog one last time
I understand the reasons for the rules, and yet I’m thrilled whenever I see that they’ve been broken (or bent) for situations like this. Our pets mean so much to us, it’s wonderful to see that recognized.
Newly discovered metabolic mechanism could be an off-switch for inflammation
Researchers have uncovered a new metabolic process involved in the immune system’s inflammatory processes. Manipulating this mechanism could essentially “switch off” inflammation and enable the development of entirely new anti-inflammatory drugs to treat a host of auto-immune disorders.
Source: Newly discovered metabolic mechanism could be an off-switch for inflammation
Given the number of diseases and conditions that are suspected to be inflammation-related, this could be very significant.
They’ve been girlfriends for about 80 years now, ever since elementary school in Boyle Heights
They first met at elementary school in Boyle Heights about 80 years ago. And they’ve never lost touch. Once a month, half a dozen old friends come together in the Valley, to reminisce and catch up.
Source: They’ve been girlfriends for about 80 years now, ever since elementary school in Boyle Heights
I’m working on my own version: I lunch periodically with friends I first met at work some 35 years ago. 
A 21-year old Swedish AI prodigy wants to revolutionize the $6 trillion education industry – here’s why ‘Zuck’ and Tim Cook are impressed
Sana Labs helps students learn faster and become more interested by the content based on their individual learning behavior.
One size fits all education never did really seem optimal. This is promising.
8-year-old’s brilliant request to adopt a dog goes viral … and works!
When kids want a pet, they will try everything in the book — including scribbling over the headlines you know your parent will read.
Source: 8-year-old’s brilliant request to adopt a dog goes viral … and works!
Points for resourcefulness, for sure.
Lithuanians Created Technology for Treating Oily Water: Efficiency Exceeds Requirements 10 Times | KTU.EDU
It is ready to use in sensitive environmental regions, for the treatment of oil production and refinery wastewater, ballast water, the run-off from car washes and car parks and any petroleum polluted wastewaters containing both legally regulated compounds and the most toxic or persistent compounds.
Clean water … what’s not to love?!
Watch 102- and 100-year-old runners set world records, you lazy slugs
Julia Hawkins and Orville Rogers are here to inspire and maybe shame you.
Source: Watch 102- and 100-year-old runners set world records, you lazy slugs
My favorite quote from the article: ‘“How wonderful it is, how great it is, to be alive,” he told Dallas’ WFAA last December. “I really enjoy life.”’. #lifegoals
She started acting at 88. Four years later, she’s recognized everywhere for ‘Black Panther.’
“Start now. It’s never too late,” says 92-year-old Dorothy Steel, who initially turned down a chance to audition for the movie.
Source: She started acting at 88. Four years later, she’s recognized everywhere for ‘Black Panther.’
Age is never an excuse, it’s just a number.