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Las Vegas blood donation center was ‘full’ at 3:48 a.m.

October 2, 2017 by Leo

The line to donate blood is out the door at United Blood Service. People have been here all night waiting for it to open

Source: Las Vegas blood donation center was ‘full’ at 3:48 a.m.

The events of the last 24 hours have been horrible, but as I’ve said so often: the worst brings out the best. Lest we focus too much on the actions of one person, remember that hundreds, if not thousands, responded ….

Teen births have plummeted 51 percent over the past decade – Vox

September 28, 2017 by Leo

Separate research has attributed the decline in teen births to better use of birth control.

Source: Teen births have plummeted 51 percent over the past decade – Vox

Teenage pregnancy is life-altering. Better education + better availability = better lives.

Mark Cuban Loaned Mavericks Plane to J.J. Barea for Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief | Bleacher Report

September 27, 2017 by Leo

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban loaned the team plane to Mavs guard J.J. Barea so he could bring supplies to his native Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria.

Source: Mark Cuban Loaned Mavericks Plane to J.J. Barea for Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief | Bleacher Report

While he may be controversial in some circles, actions like this can actually make a difference to people in need, and is very encouraging to see.

More than $180,000 raised as Bernardi backlash prompts flood of donations to school’s ‘wear a dress’ day – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

September 26, 2017 by Leo

The Do It In A Dress campaign is a fundraiser for the charity One Girl, which provides scholarships to girls in Sierra Leone and Uganda, and makes schools safer through initiatives such as building toilet facilities.

Source: More than $180,000 raised as Bernardi backlash prompts flood of donations to school’s ‘wear a dress’ day – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Sometimes The Streisand Effect elicits the best response.

After nearly two years and traveling 1,200 miles, dog finally home in Florida | NBC4i.com

September 25, 2017 by Leo

Volunteer Myra Kennett, of the rescue group Bobbi and The Strays, plays with Relay at the facility in Freeport, N.Y., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. The German shepherd mix went under a backyard fence in West Palm Beach, Fla. in February 2016 and the dog’s microchip has been traced back to the owners. The shelter’s looking for a volunteer to drive the dog to Florida. (Danielle Finkelstein/Newsday via AP)

After being missing for almost two years, traveling more than 1,200 miles and at least 22 hours in the car, Relay the dog is finally home.

Source: After nearly two years and traveling 1,200 miles, dog finally home in Florida | NBC4i.com

A number of people came together to make this happen.

New antibody attacks 99% of HIV strains – BBC News

September 24, 2017 by Leo

It will enter clinical trials to prevent and treat the infection next year.

Source: New antibody attacks 99% of HIV strains – BBC News

“Scientists have engineered an antibody that attacks 99% of HIV strains and can prevent infection in primates.” — Science working to make lives better.

Man tracks down couple after finding camera on the beach with their wedding photos

September 23, 2017 by Leo

While walking along the water in Laguna Beach, California, Alex Noble stepped on something hard. Thinking it was a rock, he bent over to take a closer look — and discovered it was a camera …

Source: Man tracks down couple after finding camera on the beach with their wedding photos

If you ever lose your camera with precious (un-backed-up) photos … hope that a geek finds it. 🙂

Teen Finds Wallet Stuffed With $1,500 in Cash, Returns It

September 22, 2017 by Leo

I think we all need to be reminded that there are still good people out there. His act of kindness cannot go unrecognized…

Source: Teen Finds Wallet Stuffed With $1,500 in Cash, Returns It: ‘His Act of Kindness Cannot Go Unrecognized’ – Inside Edition via MSN

And if you’re thinking “so what?” — that’s part of the point. This kind of thing is more common than we think, yet still definitely worthy of our notice and acknowledgement.

Dwayne Johnson Hits The Gym With Nick Santonastasso Guy Born Missing Both Legs And One Arm

September 21, 2017 by Leo

… this is yet another proof that Dwayne Johnson is a great guy.

Source: Dwayne Johnson Hits The Gym With Nick Santonastasso Guy Born Missing Both Legs And One Arm

Two very impressive fellows….

Watch the Heroic Way UPS Workers Shut Down Armed Robbery in Broad Daylight

September 20, 2017 by Leo

Brazen robbers in California armed with a crowbar thought targeting a guy staring at his phone in broad daylight on Sept. 7 would be easy and that they could then flee the scene in a white sedan without incident.

Source: Watch the Heroic Way UPS Workers Shut Down Armed Robbery in Broad Daylight

This isn’t the first story about UPS drivers — or other delivery folks — helping those around them.

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