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Ex-homeless man decorates house with 17,500 Christmas lights for charity – The Big Issue

December 16, 2021 by Leo

Mark Abbott spent time sofa surfing and in a homeless hostel, now he wants to raise cash for a Norwich charity with his home light show

Source: Ex-homeless man decorates house with 17,500 Christmas lights for charity – The Big Issue

Nice.

Time Magazine names vaccine scientists ‘Heroes of the Year’

December 15, 2021 by Leo

This is the first year the magazine has given out honors beyond “Person of the Year.”

Source: Time Magazine names vaccine scientists ‘Heroes of the Year’

Heros indeed.

Playful dog returns package to delivery driver

December 14, 2021 by Leo

A playful Labrador lived up to his “retriever” name after a FedEx driver dropped off a package at the front door — by promptly picking it up and returning it to him.

Source: Playful dog returns package to delivery driver

Cute.

‘I Didn’t See Anybody’: Florida Boater Found Clinging to Boat at Sea Describes Ordeal

December 13, 2021 by Leo

A boater who was found Sunday clinging to his sinking vessel far off Florida’s Atlantic coastline told U.S. Coast Guard officials he didn’t think he would make it back to shore alive.

Source: ‘I Didn’t See Anybody’: Florida Boater Found Clinging to Boat at Sea Describes Ordeal

Lucky!

Bionic eye may soon restore vision in patients with certain types of blindness

December 12, 2021 by Leo

The novel prosthesis, called the Phoenix99 Bionic Eye, is designed to restore the sight of patients with blindness caused by degenerative conditions.

Source: Bionic eye may soon restore vision in patients with certain types of blindness

Cool.

Lakewood woman meets sister after 73 years

December 11, 2021 by Leo

After more than 70 years, two women living in different states found out they are sisters. On Tuesday, they met for the first time at Denver International Airport.

Source: Lakewood woman meets sister after 73 years

I love seeing these.

UVA Develops Precise Brain Surgery Without a Scalpel – Dean’s Office Blog

December 10, 2021 by Leo

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have developed a noninvasive way to remove faulty brain circuits that could allow doctors to treat debilitating neurological diseases without the need for conventional brain surgery. The UVA team, together with colleagues at Stanford University, indicate that the approach, if successfully translated to the operating room, could revolutionize the […]

Source: UVA Develops Precise Brain Surgery Without a Scalpel – Dean’s Office Blog

Very cool.

Stuffed bear goes on a ‘journey’ through Marlborough

December 9, 2021 by Leo

A large stuffed bear is on a journey through Marlborough. And he’s delighting community members along the way.

Source: Stuffed bear goes on a ‘journey’ through Marlborough

Always cute.

Girl with sickle cell disease had a wish to be on a billboard. She and her twin now smile at passing cars in Md.

December 8, 2021 by Leo

“I want to be a model,” said Abi, 4, who was granted her dream as part of Make-A-Wish.

Source: Girl with sickle cell disease had a wish to be on a billboard. She and her twin now smile at passing cars in Md.

Very cool.

101-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor will attend the 80th memorial service thanks to his daughter and dozens of kind strangers

December 7, 2021 by Leo

A Pearl Harbor survivor will be in attendance at the 80th remembrance ceremony this week, thanks to the help of his daughter and dozens of strangers who wanted to make sure he could be there.

Source: 101-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor will attend the 80th memorial service thanks to his daughter and dozens of kind strangers

We salute you.

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