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This 93-year-old went back to school — and just graduated with a degree in business administration

November 5, 2021 by Leo

The great-great-grandmother, who lives in Santiago de Querétaro in Mexico, put her education on hold decades ago.

Source: This 93-year-old went back to school — and just graduated with a degree in business administration

I love these kinds of stories.

He nearly died from Covid after choosing not to get vaccinated. Later, he returned to apologize to the medical staff

November 4, 2021 by Leo

“We do put so much of our own heart into the care and worry,” Siebens said. “We never really get to see people get that much better. And so it’s amazing. It makes it feel like it’s definitely all worth it, you know?”

Source: He nearly died from Covid after choosing not to get vaccinated. Later, he returned to apologize to the medical staff

Returning to say thank you is golden.

The 17-year-old making films fun for deaf children

November 3, 2021 by Leo

Mariella, 17, made an app during lockdown that’s helping some kids enjoy films for the first time.

Source: The 17-year-old making films fun for deaf children

Very impressive.

Two middle school students are being praised after their quick actions saved their bus driver

November 2, 2021 by Leo

Two middle school students are being praised for their quick action when their bus driver experienced a medical emergency.

Source: Two middle school students are being praised after their quick actions saved their bus driver

Quick thinking, and well done!

Orion Magazine – A River Reawakened

November 1, 2021 by Leo

In this web exclusive, a filmmaker witnesses ten years of rewilding Washington State’s Elwha watershed.

Source: Orion Magazine – A River Reawakened

This is actually a beautiful story with lots of pictures. I’m quite familiar with the area.

New gel defeats multi-resistant bacteria

October 31, 2021 by Leo

A hydrogel can kill multi-resistant bacteria in wounds without the use of antibiotics.

Source: 🦠 New gel defeats multi-resistant bacteria

Very promising.

Bear the Hero Dog Who Saved Koalas from Australia’s Wildfires Honored with Award

October 30, 2021 by Leo

Bear the six-year-old Australian Koolie found and helped save over 100 injured koalas caught in scorched areas left behind by Australia’s 2019-2020 wildfires

Source: Bear the Hero Dog Who Saved Koalas from Australia’s Wildfires Honored with Award

Well earned.

His mom died in 1975. He spent decades trying to find her car and buy it back.

October 29, 2021 by Leo

“My mom really loved that car,” said John Berry, 61.

Source: His mom died in 1975. He spent decades trying to find her car and buy it back.

Cool story.

This ingenious wall could harness enough wind power to cover your electric bill

October 28, 2021 by Leo

It could be used near buildings, in cities, or on the side of a highway.

Source: This ingenious wall could harness enough wind power to cover your electric bill

Pretty interesting.

Sikh men created a lifeline using turbans and jackets to rescue hikers at a park

October 27, 2021 by Leo

A group of Sikh men broke religious protocol to help hikers stuck near raging waters at a Canadian park. The men created a makeshift rope using turbans and jackets.

Source: Sikh men created a lifeline using turbans and jackets to rescue hikers at a park

Nicely done.

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