A neighborhood came together to save a man’s life in Southeast Washington. A week later, he posted a thank-you note on a tree: “Forever Grateful, Joe.”
Awesome.
Wisconsin Mom Sews Unique Dolls for Kids Who ‘Need Something That Looks Like They Do’ | PEOPLE.com
“With the doll,” says Amy Jandrisevits, “a child sees, ‘I am not the only one who looks this way…and beautiful enough to be a doll.'”
Source: Wisconsin Mom Sews Unique Dolls for Kids Who ‘Need Something That Looks Like They Do’ | PEOPLE.com
What a caring idea.
Two Teen Sisters Have Been Reading Bedtime Stories for Children on Facebook Live Every Night
Zaria and Hailey Willard have been using social media to share their love of books with other children who may not be as fortunate.
Source: Two Teen Sisters Have Been Reading Bedtime Stories for Children on Facebook Live Every Night
Neat idea!
FBI Special Agent Reunited With Baby He Rescued : NPR
After being reunited with his parents, the infant grew up to become a U.S. Marine Corps corporal. He attended FBI Special Agent Troy Sowers’ retirement ceremony on Friday.
Source: FBI Special Agent Reunited With Baby He Rescued : NPR
Belle Vernon Eat ‘N Park Server’s Act Of Kindness Goes Viral – CBS Pittsburgh
A server at the Belle Vernon Eat ‘N Park is doing more than just taking orders, he’s spreading kindness.
Source: Belle Vernon Eat ‘N Park Server’s Act Of Kindness Goes Viral – CBS Pittsburgh
What a great example he’s setting.
Stripe will pay $1 million a year to take carbon out of the air — but will it work? – The Verge
Stripe’s commitment to capture carbon could boost negative emissions technologies.
Source: Stripe will pay $1 million a year to take carbon out of the air — but will it work? – The Verge
The concept, and its possibilities, fascinates me.
Burp-free cow feed drives seaweed science at USC | University of the Sunshine Coast
A puffy pink seaweed that can stop cows from burping out methane is being primed for mass farming by USC researchers.
Source: Burp-free cow feed drives seaweed science at USC | University of the Sunshine Coast
Yes, cow burping is a thing, and yep, this is pretty cool…
National Guard sergeant says a stranger drove him to his son’s birth – Business Insider
Sgt. Seth Craven, 26, had flown in from Afghanistan on August 5 in preparation for his wife’s scheduled birth. His connecting flight was canceled.
Source: National Guard sergeant says a stranger drove him to his son’s birth – Business Insider
Well done!
Bystander Effect Debunked – In 91% Of Real World Cases Someone Helps | Science 2.0
Bystander apathy is a social psychological construct where it is believed that someone who sees a victim is less likely to offer help when other people are present.
Source: Bystander Effect Debunked – In 91% Of Real World Cases Someone Helps | Science 2.0
Being helpful doesn’t make news … but it does make a difference, and it’s much more common than we’re led to believe.
NASA Says Earth Is Greener Today Than 20 Years Ago Thanks To China, India
NASA has some good news, the world is a greener place today than it was 20 years ago. What prompted the change? Well, it appears China and India can take the majority of the credit.
Source: NASA Says Earth Is Greener Today Than 20 Years Ago Thanks To China, India
Encouraging!