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In the first six months of health care professionals replacing police, no one they encountered was arrested

February 14, 2021 by Leo

DPD Chief Pazen, who is fond of the STAR program, says it frees up officers to do their jobs: fight crime.

Source: In the first six months of health care professionals replacing police, no one they encountered was arrested

Great to see data on this move. Makes so much sense.

Free student-run grocery store helps Texas families struggling in the pandemic

February 13, 2021 by Leo

It’s a win-win for the students, since they’re getting bonus points in addition to honing valuable work skills.

Source: Free student-run grocery store helps Texas families struggling in the pandemic

A great idea.

Alex Trebek Wardrobe Donated To Homeless Organization For Job Interviews

February 12, 2021 by Leo

Fourteen suits, 58 dress shirts, 300 neckties and various other items of clothing that once belonged to Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek have been donated by the show and the Trebek family to The Doe Fun…

Source: Alex Trebek Wardrobe Donated To Homeless Organization For Job Interviews

What is a great idea, Alex? Smile

Grandfather becomes oldest person to row 3,000 miles solo unassisted across Atlantic

February 11, 2021 by Leo

Frank Rothwell, 70, raised more than £640,000 for Alzheimer’s Research UK in tribute to his brother-in-law Roger

Source: Grandfather becomes oldest person to row 3,000 miles solo unassisted across Atlantic

Amazing. And such a good cause.

February 10, 2021 by Leo

After making thousands off GameStop stock last week, a 20-year-old college student used his newfound riches to pay it forward to a local children’s hospital.

Source: A college student made big bucks off GameStop stock. Now he’s donating video games to a children’s hospital

A very cool thing to do.

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Rescue dog saves owner’s life during a stroke just months after adoption

February 9, 2021 by Leo

Sadie, a “gentle giant,” also stayed by his side during a bout with COVID-19.

Source: Rescue dog saves owner’s life during a stroke just months after adoption

Dogs are amazing.

Utah Group Surprises Servers With Big Tips

February 8, 2021 by Leo

The pandemic has not been an easy time for restaurants or their servers, so a group of Utahns is offering a surprise helping hand. The idea is just to give hardworking servers some huge tips.

Source: Utah Group Surprises Servers With Big Tips

Nice.

Kenyan recycles plastic waste into bricks stronger than concrete

February 7, 2021 by Leo

Nzambi Matee hurls a brick hard against a school footpath constructed from bricks made of recycled plastic that her factory turns out in the Kenyan capital.

Source: Kenyan recycles plastic waste into bricks stronger than concrete

Wow! I hope this catches on elsewhere.

Boy, 10, and his friend clean snow off cars of Westerly Hospital staff to say thank you

February 6, 2021 by Leo

In the thick of Monday’s storm, two people took on a task at Westerly Hospital to try and help some essential employees get home to their families faster. Monday afternoon into the evening hours, Abbey Meeker of Westerly, and her friend’s son — 10-year-old Christian Stone — put on their winter gear and headed to the hospital’s parking lots.

Source: Boy, 10, and his friend clean snow off cars of Westerly Hospital staff to say thank you

Nicely done.

To make less-harmful road salts, we’re studying natural antifreezes produced by fish

February 5, 2021 by Leo

De-icing salts help us get around in winter, but they corrode cars, crack roads and contaminate rivers and lakes. Scientists are working to develop better options by imitating natural antifreezes.

Source: To make less-harmful road salts, we’re studying natural antifreezes produced by fish

Sounds like a great idea.

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