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Coffee beans contain phytochemicals that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. … Caffeine and other phytochemicals have specific effects on enzymes that regulate liver function, insulin and glucose metabolism, and DNA repair.
Source: Coffee declared healthy (for most) — yay!
Definitely good news for a Starbucks diehard such as myself. 🙂 Yay!
Staff at Peter Munk Cardiac Centre transformed atrium into a grand winter-themed wedding hall.
And, yes, two days later he also got his heart. Nice story.
A local company goes above and beyond.
Source: ASHBURN STORIES: FLOWERS FOR AJ » The Burn
More than good PR, just … good.
William Chesser has served his entire life. He spent six years in the Army and fought in Korea. When he returned home, he obtained a bachelor’s degree from Troy University
Source: Korean War veteran donates 30th gallon of blood | Local | dothaneagle.com
That’s a lot of blood! (But there’s a lot of need….)
Using a combination of 3-D printing and cultured cells, scientists in China have grown new ears for five children born with a defect…
Source: Scientists grow new ears for children with defect – CNN
And this is just the beginning.
Extreme poverty is defined as living at a consumption (or income) level below 1.90 “international $” per day. International $ are adjusted for price differences between countries and for price changes over time (inflation).
Source: World population living in extreme poverty, 1820-2015
Another amazing sign of progress that’s easily overlooked.
SEATTLE — For the second year in a row, the City of Seattle put on a a workshop offering free counseling and legal services to help permanent residents apply for citizenship.Yara Rodriguez arrived at 8 a.m. Saturday and spent at least four hours talking …
Source: Hundreds of volunteers gather in Seattle to help residents apply for citizenship | KOMO
It can be a daunting process. I know. I’ve done it. 🙂
The operators of the first all-electric ferry in Norway are starting to get some good data on the vehicle and it’s nothing short of impressive. They claim that the all-electric ferry cuts emi…
Source: All-electric ferry cuts emission by 95% and costs by 80%, brings in 53 additional orders
I love these steps towards more and more clean energy.
The partnership with the Indiana Department of Corrections taught the women everything they need to know to land good paying, in-demand jobs once they’re released.
Source: UPDATE: First class of women welders graduates from Indiana pris – WDRB 41 Louisville News
Several levels of goodness.
BELLE — Frances Buzzard couldn’t stop smiling. She wiped tears from her eyes, momentarily upsetting a tiara newly placed upon her head.
Source: Belle Elementary custodian gifted with surprise first-ever birthday party
Very cool. I still remember the custodian – Sy – from my grade school so many years ago. They make an impact.