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A 6-month-old dog got too curious outside a home in the Hastings area, according to fire officials. When the homeowner got home Monday morning, Fifi’s head was firmly stuck inside one of the holes in a 30-pound concrete cinderblock.
Whoops. 
Previously housebound patients are now able to walk more freely as a result of electrical stimulation to their spines. Researchers say the small trial of the treatment has gone ‘beyond their wildest dreams’.
Source: Parkinson’s results beyond researchers’ wildest dreams – BBC News
This sounds really exciting.
A video showing Raytown firefighters pushing a fisherman home in is electric wheelchair has become popular on Facebook. The man, who is a veteran, drained the wheelchair’s battery after he became stuck in the mud at a pond about seven blocks from his home.
Source: Video shows Raytown firefighters push man home in wheelchair | The Kansas City Star
Because that’s what firefighters do. Very cool.
A new honey industry is beginning to flourish in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia
Source: Out of Work coal Miners are Being Trained as Beekeepers – Goodnet
Very cool…
Drinks firm will replace holders with 100% recyclable and biodegradable cardboard packs
Source: Diageo to remove plastic from Guinness multipacks | Business | The Guardian
I like this a lot. I hope more can and bottle distributors move to getting rid of plastic.
HPV immunisation has nearly wiped out the virus in vaccinated young women within a decade, researchers say.
Source: HPV vaccine linked to ‘dramatic’ drop in cervical disease – BBC News
Awesome. Vaccinate!
The scientists involved in the heart project at Tel Aviv University theorized that within 10 years, organ printers could be available at hospitals.
Source: Scientists print first 3D heart using a patient’s own cells
I find this absolutely fascinating.
Runners can spot Spencer between mile 2.5 and mile 4, wearing a bright yellow raincoat and holding two “Boston Strong” flags
Source: Therapy dog cheering on Boston Marathon runners
Very cute.
“Conductor Gene” Ruocchio’s regular riders threw him a retirement party during their morning commute.
Source: A Rolling Retirement Party on NJ Transit | WNYC News | WNYC
Two treats here: to be someone so memorable in such a routine job, and then to throw that retirement party in such a cool way.
Nearly 100 percent of the state has been classified as being free of drought. This has been a result of one of the wettest winters that has replenished lakes, reservoirs throughout the state. A first in 7 years – California has been officially declared drought-free. In turn, the most beautiful flora has emerged all because …
Source: California Is Finally Drought-Free After Over 7 Years, Experiences Most Beautiful Super Bloom
Beautiful.