DPD Chief Pazen, who is fond of the STAR program, says it frees up officers to do their jobs: fight crime.
Great to see data on this move. Makes so much sense.
Free student-run grocery store helps Texas families struggling in the pandemic
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
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? 
Grandfather becomes oldest person to row 3,000 miles solo unassisted across Atlantic
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.
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.
A very cool thing to do.
Rescue dog saves owner’s life during a stroke just months after adoption
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
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
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
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
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.