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When a senior dog now named JoJo went up for adoption at the end of last year, he left a truly terrible past behind him.

Source: Senior Rescue Dog Gets Hundreds Of Gifts From New Owners – The Dodo

Lucky dog. Great people.

…a 97-year-old Calgary man who was actually at the battle, had to see the movie for himself.

Source: Calgary veteran who survived Dunkirk causes a stir at movie premiere | Globalnews.ca

Probably the best recommendation a historical movie like this could have. I’m glad that this gentleman was able to see it.

David Smith almost died but has defied doctors’ predictions to make a remarkable recovery

Source: Man told he may never walk again proposes on top of a mountain just months later – Wales Online

Really cool story of persistence … and love.

Police officers are wary when it comes to throwing out their retired uniforms – fearing it could fall into the wrong hands.

Source: Kalkaska Woman Repurposes Old Police Uniforms To Give To Kids – Northern Michigan’s News Leader

I’ve heard of police car teddy bear programs before, but this is a pretty cool technique for solving a couple of problems along the way.

Something borrowed? Check!

Source: After store closing leaves brides stranded, women donate their own wedding gowns – via MSN & NBC News

I saw this on the local news since the store-who-shall-not-be-mentioned closed without warning here as well. Love seeing all the support for those affected.

Some pools in the St. Louis area have found a way to keep swimmers safe, thanks to a local high school student.Lynly Brennan, 16, raised funds for sunscreen dispensers to be installed at Clayton’s Shaw Park Aquatic Center, The Maplewood Family Aquatic Center, and University City’s Heman Park Pool.

Source: Local teen raises funds to make sunscreen available for free at area pools | FOX2now.com

So many reasons to love this — 16 year old, sunscreen awareness, and more. This is one of those great “it just makes sense” ideas. I hope it catches on…

This time, an ingenious way to give waste another life is being executed in Tamil Nadu, India, where throughout the last five years, more than 1,600 tons of plastic have been used to lay over 620 m…

Source: A State in India Has Turned 1,600 Tons of Plastic Trash Into 620 Miles of Road | One Green Planet

“Plastic road” only sounds silly. I have to believe there are many innovative ways to reuse plastic, and I love seeing this one. I hope it proves its worth long term, and spreads.

No sir we cannot accept that [–] we were doing what we were raised to do

Source: Servicemen Stop For Stranded Woman In Road, Had No Clue What’s Coming

Raised well, I’d say. 🙂

 

The former island paradise of Bikini Atoll is slowing blooming back to life, 70 years after the United States dropped 23 nuclear bombs on it…

Source: ‘Quite odd’: coral and fish thrive on Bikini Atoll 70 years after nuclear tests | World news | The Guardian

Personally, I find this amazingly encouraging….