The storms that hit California in the past months provided glimpses of hope as the severe draught up and down the state dropped water levels to shocking all-time lows.
Some amazing photos.
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He missed graduation during WWII. Now 101, he’ll walk with Class of ’23.
Fredric Taylor, 101, missed his 1943 graduation at Cornell College for military training. Eighty years later, the Iowa school is inviting him back.
Source: He missed graduation during WWII. Now 101, he’ll walk with Class of ’23.
What an inspiration.
A new start after 60: we planned a quiet retirement – but ended up fighting food poverty
Diane and David Rowsell were looking forward to spending more time with the grandchildren. Then they discovered how many of their neighbours in York were going hungry
Source: A new start after 60: we planned a quiet retirement – but ended up fighting food poverty
Making a difference.
Family friend, community gift puppy to Cranston girl battling leukemia
Izabelle Major 12-Year-old battling Leukemia has one wish, to receive a puppy who will be by her side on good days and bad. Steven Barbato, a former coworker o
Source: Family friend, community gift puppy to Cranston girl battling leukemia
Nice.
84-year-old woman working toward GED after husband passed away
An 84-year-old woman is proving it is never too late to learn.
Source: 84-year-old woman working toward GED after husband passed away
Never. Too. Late.
Never.
Fur-ever home: Raleigh technician who rescued kitten hiding in car has adopted her, auto shop says
A Raleigh auto shop technician who rescued a six-week-old kitten hiding in a car has officially adopted her, according to Quality Plus Automotive Service, Inc.
Source: Fur-ever home: Raleigh technician who rescued kitten hiding in car has adopted her, auto shop says
Very cute.
New technique opens the brain to unprecedented neurological treatments
A study in monkeys and human patients shows how the blood-brain barrier can be crossed to allow the delivery of drugs that, in theory, could treat Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s
Source: New technique opens the brain to unprecedented neurological treatments
Expensive, for now, but an amazing advancement.
Berkeley diner provides free meals to anyone who’s hungry, no questions asked
Classic American diners make money serving up hearty meals for a fair price but one East Bay establishment has built its business giving away food.
Source: Berkeley diner provides free meals to anyone who’s hungry, no questions asked
Nice.
Community gathers donations to send Washington High special needs students to prom
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Dreams came true for a special group of students at Washington High School on Saturday evening, and it was all thanks to an outpour of love from the community. “Ther…
Source: Community gathers donations to send Washington High special needs students to prom
Very cool.
A new start after 60: I dreamt of paragliding for 30 years. When I took to the skies at 80 I felt completely free
Year after year, on holiday in Switzerland with her late husband, Margaret Thompson watched the paragliders and imagined joining them. When she did, it was heavenly
So cool.