A Daily Antidote to Everything Else
Bystander apathy is a social psychological construct where it is believed that someone who sees a victim is less likely to offer help when other people are present.
Source: Bystander Effect Debunked – In 91% Of Real World Cases Someone Helps | Science 2.0
Being helpful doesn’t make news … but it does make a difference, and it’s much more common than we’re led to believe.
NASA has some good news, the world is a greener place today than it was 20 years ago. What prompted the change? Well, it appears China and India can take the majority of the credit.
Source: NASA Says Earth Is Greener Today Than 20 Years Ago Thanks To China, India
Encouraging!
Congo results show good survival rates for patients treated quickly with antibodies
Source: Ebola now curable after trials of drugs in DRC, say scientists | World news | The Guardian
Pretty amazing.
The unidentified young man was seated next to the elderly woman, whom he didn’t know, on a Southwest Airlines flight from San Diego to Nashville last month.
Source: Southwest passenger comforts frightened 96-year-old woman: He ‘was her flight angel’ | Fox News
Very touching.
Jayvaun Butler and Mason Moore are challenging people in Dayton to take part in the #DaytonChallenge. Nine days of kindness.
Source: Dayton Shooting: Boys start Dayton Challenge to inspire kindness
Examples for us all…
“I finally have a real family,” said one of the brothers, Today reports
Source: Gay Dads Adopt 6 Siblings, Ages 7 to 14, After Foster Care | PEOPLE.com
Inspiring.
Michal Ann Watts has been farming her entire life. But over the past year, she’s watched a special friendship form that’s like nothing she’s seen before.
Source: Washington girl with autism shares special bond with rescued donkeys | kgw.com
A win for everyone.
Firefighters in Indiana helped two raccoons safely escape a warehouse fire and it was all captured on video.
Source: Firefighters Set Up A Ladder To Help Raccoons Escape Warehouse Fire
Very cool…
Kelli and Matt Cameron raised supplies for needy children at Booker T. Washington Elementary.
Source: Newlyweds asked guests to bring school supplies to their wedding in place of gifts
Neat idea, I hope it starts a trend.
Neighbors say that to know Lamar Harris is to love him.
I love it!