A Daily Antidote to Everything Else
ST. PETERSBURG — Uber driver Chad Farley suspected something was wrong Monday night when a passenger asked to be dropped off in the middle of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
I think many Uber drivers, as well as other ride sharing and cab services, deserve a lot more appreciation and respect than they sometimes get.
A Toronto police officer who purchased a shirt and tie for a shoplifter who needed an outfit for a job interview said he wanted to give the young man a second chance to get his life on track.
Source: Toronto officer buys shirt, tie for shoplifter who needed outfit for job interview | CP24.com
Protect and serve means so much more than most might think.
Jesse Orach gets assistance from runner-up Robert Gomez for a dramatic victory in the men’s race, and Emily Durgin wins the women’s division.
Source: B2B Maine winner collapses shy of finish, then ‘I felt someone pick me up’ – Portland Press Herald
The very definition of sportsmanship. What I find so reassuring? This isn’t the first time we hear about this kind of thing, and I’m certain it won’t be the last.
One woman’s small act of kindness on a flight from Seattle to Denver has traveled all around the world.
Source: Stranger helps mom soothe baby on a plane after encountering ‘rude’ passengers – Today
I think we’ve all been there. It’s no surprise, really, that another mother might reach out to help.
Drink up, because a huge university study spanning three-decades has found that heavy drinkers are more likely to live to the age of 85 without dementia.
Cheers!
He delivers the mail, but a Texas postman is setting records for another kind of delivery he makes. It’s a delivery that is saving lives.
Source: ‘Babe Ruth’ of blood donors saves thousands, hits 100-gallon milestone | KSDK.com
Blood donation is something many people can — and do — do.
The mocha-flavoured, long-distance delivery reached Emily Pomeranz’s bedside days before she died.
Source: Milkshake shipped across US to grant dying woman’s wish – BBC News
I loved this. I hope the restaurant gets a ton more business.
Twenty-seven reused and refurbished bikes were donated to local nonprofits today as part of a collaboration between the City of Long Beach, Waste Management Inc. and Pedal Movement.
Source: City Donates Recycled, Refurbished Bikes to Local At-Risk Youth
A great idea.
While “Game of Thrones” may be about rulers of dragons, this man takes care of much smaller animals – and he is only able to do so because of the beloved television show.
Source: “Game of Thrones” Helps Rescue Farm With Uncommon Animals in Ireland
I’m a big fan of the show, and I definitely appreciate the serendipity that allowed this to happen as well.
It’s cheaper than you’d think.
Source: Tesla’s Solar Roof Is Actually Cheaper Than a Normal Roof | Apartment Therapy
I love seeing signs of progress in alternative energy. I love this as a concept — solar tiles that simply replace normal roofing materials — though it still needs to be field proven. I see this also as a great sign of progress and more innovations in the future.
