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Solar-powered device turns salt water into fresh drinking water – Business Insider

August 3, 2019 by Leo

A new solar-powered system can take the salt out of ocean water. The technology can supply water for 25,000 people per day.

Source: Solar-powered device turns salt water into fresh drinking water – Business Insider

Fresh water access is, I’m convinced, is one of the most important problems to solve.

Animal rescue: “Fospice” program gives senior and terminally ill shelter dogs a home for their final days – CBS News

August 2, 2019 by Leo

“These are dogs that are elderly and/or terminally ill, who don’t deserve to die in a shelter. They need so little, and give so much love in return,” said the nonprofit’s founder

Source: Animal rescue: “Fospice” program gives senior and terminally ill shelter dogs a home for their final days – CBS News

Farmers harvest wheat crop for neighbor battling stage 4 cancer – CBS News

August 1, 2019 by Leo

The neighbors did three weeks worth of work in just six hours

Source: Farmers harvest wheat crop for neighbor battling stage 4 cancer – CBS News

Wonderful.

Lilo the corgi may have short legs but she conquers steep hikes | CBC News

July 30, 2019 by Leo

A little corgi has been happily trekking along Alberta mountain trails for the past year.

Source: Lilo the corgi may have short legs but she conquers steep hikes | CBC News

Ah, ya had me at “Corgi”. 🙂

Metro police officer escorts a mom and her tantruming autistic child home: ‘It wasn’t in his job description’ – The Washington Post

July 29, 2019 by Leo

The transit officer saw the boy having a meltdown and offered to ride the train with him and his mother. “The officer ends up riding the metro THE ENTIRE train home with us!!!” wrote the mom.

Source: Metro police officer escorts a mom and her tantruming autistic child home: ‘It wasn’t in his job description’ – The Washington Post

Well done, officer, well done.

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Carson Pickett photo: Orlando Pride soccer player meets one-handed boy Joseph Tidd – The Washington Post

July 28, 2019 by Leo

Joseph Tidd touched his arm to Orlando Pride player Carson Pickett, who, like him, is missing her left hand.

Source: Carson Pickett photo: Orlando Pride soccer player meets one-handed boy Joseph Tidd – The Washington Post

Great shot of a great moment.

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13-Year-Old Track Star Surprised by Military Mom at Finish Line | Inside Edition

July 27, 2019 by Leo

Jada McGee said seeing her mom helped her run faster and win the race.

Source: 13-Year-Old Track Star Surprised by Military Mom at Finish Line | Inside Edition

What a cool surprise.

Maryland Man Rescued by His 2 Dogs After Getting Stuck in Mud | PEOPLE.com

July 26, 2019 by Leo

The man was playing with his dogs when he suddenly got stuck in the mud and required immediate rescue

Source: Maryland Man Rescued by His 2 Dogs After Getting Stuck in Mud | PEOPLE.com

Well done, pups!

Students Design Beach Vacuum That Sucks Up Microplastics From The Beach Leaving The Sand Behind

July 25, 2019 by Leo

A bunch of 12 Canadian students studying at the University of Sherbrooke in Quebec successfully built a gigantic vacuum cleaner that separates these microplastics and leaves the sand particles on the beach in its natural place.

Source: Students Design Beach Vacuum That Sucks Up Microplastics From The Beach Leaving The Sand Behind

Great concept, well done!

Angelo’s Pizza pizzeria in New Jersey is using their boxes to help find missing pets | GMA

July 24, 2019 by Leo

Angelo’s Pizza in Matawan, New Jersey, is using their pizza boxes to help find missing pets.

Source: Angelo’s Pizza pizzeria in New Jersey is using their boxes to help find missing pets | GMA

Cool idea!

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