“Comedians can use the work, and people with memory loss can use the laughter,” said the founder of Laughter on Call.
Great idea!
North Texas church uses donations to pay off $2.7M worth of medical debt | FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth
A local Dallas church is hoping to inspire others with a massive act of kindness.
Now this, this is Good Work. (If interested, see also RIP Medical Debt — not affiliated with the story or a church, just another means to the same end.)
106-Year-Old Woman Has Been Drumming For 80 Years, And She’s Still Got It
Musicians rejoice! Legendary percussionist Viola Smith might have discovered the secret for a happy, long and healthy life: energetic drumming as well as the moderate consumption of good wine.
Source: 106-Year-Old Woman Has Been Drumming For 80 Years, And She’s Still Got It
Absolutely love it!
Faculty of Health
In 2003, a German neuropathologist proposed that Parkinson’s disease, which attacks the brain, actually might originate from the gut of the patients. Researchers from Aarhus have now delivered decisive supportive evidence after seeing the disease migrate from the gut to the brain and heart of laboratory rats.
Source: AARHUS University – Faculty of Health
Looks like there may be signs in the gut years in advance as well.
Japanese KitKats Are Ditching Plastic Packaging For Eco-Friendly Origami Paper
Nestle has announced KitKats in Japan will now feature eco-friendly origami paper in a bid to make environmental changes.
Source: Japanese KitKats Are Ditching Plastic Packaging For Eco-Friendly Origami Paper
Neat idea. I’d love to see this expanded in many ways…
Paving the Way With Recycled Roads | Freethink
The world is facing a massive build up of waste. But this solution of recycled roads may pave the way for a cleaner future.
Source: Paving the Way With Recycled Roads | Freethink
Neat idea. I hope it spawns more ways to re-use recyclables.
Hurricane Dorian: Acts of kindness stand out amidst the storm clouds
Seen an act of goodwill as Hurricane Dorian approaches? FLORIDA TODAY is tracking good deeds along with the storm’s path.
Source: Hurricane Dorian: Acts of kindness stand out amidst the storm clouds
There are many, which is pretty cool.
‘Like a navy,’ armada of local fishing boats extend Bahamas lifeline – The Palm Beach Post
On his port and starboard sides, Hill said, he could see at least a dozen other civilian boats of all sizes bouncing in the same direction with the same purpose — to ferry badly needed supplies to the northwestern Bahamas where longtime friends had taken a direct hit from the Category 5 hurricane.
Source: ‘Like a navy,’ armada of local fishing boats extend Bahamas lifeline – The Palm Beach Post
The worst once again brings out the best.
‘Bumblebee! Bumblebee!’: A 4-year-old got an epic surprise, and the strangers who gave it to him got something, too – The Washington Post
More than 100 yellow vehicles filled a Northern Virginia neighborhood on Wednesday, providing a bright moment on an otherwise solemn day.
Quite the turn out!
ICU Nurse Donates Liver to 8-Year-Old Wisconsin Boy Saving His Life | PEOPLE.com
Brayden Auten was put on the transplant list after doctors found an aggressive virus attacking his liver
Source: ICU Nurse Donates Liver to 8-Year-Old Wisconsin Boy Saving His Life | PEOPLE.com
Great story, with some great photos.