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New Discovery Could Lead to Cheaper And More Efficient Water Desalination

January 9, 2021 by Leo

Never take clean water for granted.

Source: New Discovery Could Lead to Cheaper And More Efficient Water Desalination

I’ve mentioned efforts like this here before. I think this is one of those under-appreciated yet major areas for quality of life improvement for majority of our planet.

Malaysians turn pineapple waste into disposable drone parts

January 8, 2021 by Leo

They transformed the fibre found in discarded pineapple leaves into a strong material used to build the frames for unmanned aircraft or drones.

Source: Malaysians turn pineapple waste into disposable drone parts

Great idea!

A Quick-Thinking Soldier Pulled a Driver from a Smoking Car — and Was Honored for Her Heroism

January 7, 2021 by Leo

Sgt. Mary Ehiarinmwian was born in Nigeria and immigrated to Germany as a child before coming to the U.S. in 2016

Source: A Quick-Thinking Soldier Pulled a Driver from a Smoking Car — and Was Honored for Her Heroism

What a great example.

Policeman pays for family’s Christmas dinner instead of charging them for shoplifting

January 6, 2021 by Leo

Matt Lima said the children reminded him of his kids and he could not charge the women for wanting to give them Christmas dinner.

Source: Policeman pays for family’s Christmas dinner instead of charging them for shoplifting

Nicely done, sir.

Trucker Hero Pulls Over When He Sees ‘Frantic’ Man Running Up Highway After Wreck Flings His Toddler into the Dark

January 5, 2021 by Leo

Trucker Joe Hylton rescues baby along highway after terrifying accident flings her into the darkness and her father couldn’t find her.

Source: Trucker Hero Pulls Over When He Sees ‘Frantic’ Man Running Up Highway After Wreck Flings His Toddler into the Dark

Wow.

Bake-Off Between Two Dads Turns Into Movement To Deliver Cookies To Essential Workers

January 4, 2021 by Leo

A cookie competition between two dads turned into a heartwarming effort that has resulted in over 18,000 cookies being delivered to essential workers across Pennsylvania.

Source: Bake-Off Between Two Dads Turns Into Movement To Deliver Cookies To Essential Workers

I love it!

A Monster Wind Turbine Is Upending an Industry

January 3, 2021 by Leo

G.E.’s giant machine, which can light up a small town, is stoking a renewable-energy arms race.

Source: A Monster Wind Turbine Is Upending an Industry

Amazing.

Pies, 76,000 books and medical equipment: Meet 4 women (and 1 girl) who made a difference in 2020

January 2, 2021 by Leo

They responded to the pandemic and the protests by helping their communities

Source: Pies, 76,000 books and medical equipment: Meet 4 women (and 1 girl) who made a difference in 2020

A few of many who shined last year.

The Dogs of 2020

January 1, 2021 by Leo

in a year filled with so much bad… our dogs were very, very good

Source: The Dogs of 2020 (YouTube)

This just felt like the pallet cleanser we all need. Six and a half minutes, and worth twice that easy. (Indeed, I watched it twice. So far.) 14/10.

May you be happy. May you be healthy. May the new year treat you well.

Leo

A homeless man rescued all the animals at a shelter after it caught on fire

December 31, 2020 by Leo

“I can’t thank him enough for saving my animals,” Hamlin said. “I’m still in disbelief, because I’ve been around a fire and I know how fast they flare up. He is my hero.”

Source: A homeless man rescued all the animals at a shelter after it caught on fire

Nicely done.

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