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Carlsberg replaces plastic six-pack rings with glue

September 10, 2018 by Leo

The new ‘snap packs’ will reduce plastic waste by 75 percent.

Source: Carlsberg replaces plastic six-pack rings with glue

I love the concept, I hope it catches on.

India’s toilet push benefiting vendors of sanitation items

September 9, 2018 by Leo

India is on the greatest toilet-building endeavor in human history, and it’s a windfall for some companies.

Source: India’s toilet push benefiting vendors of sanitation items

Things we take for granted that can make an immense difference to health and welfare.

How a shampoo bottle is saving young lives

September 8, 2018 by Leo

A doctor in Bangladesh has found a simple way to treat infant pneumonia

Source: How a shampoo bottle is saving young lives

Cool innovation with impressive results.

Banker picks up college tuition for entire school class … AGAIN!

September 7, 2018 by Leo

The Luck Public Schools confirmed for KARE 11 that that Dennis Frandsen — a self-made success who now has 35 branches of Frandsen Bank and Trust in communities across Minnesota and Wisconsin — offered to pay for two years of technical college for all of Luck’s 34 prospective graduates this year.

Source: Banker picks up college tuition for entire school class … AGAIN!

Awesome.

Groundbreaking ‘spinning’ wind turbine wins UK Dyson award

September 6, 2018 by Leo

The O-Wind Turbine captures wind from any direction and, unlike traditional turbines, could be effective in cities

Source: Groundbreaking ‘spinning’ wind turbine wins UK Dyson award

Lots of opportunity here…

The jaw-dropping story behind an NFL coach’s search for his family

September 5, 2018 by Leo

Kansas City Chiefs running backs coach Deland McCullough went searching for his biological parents. He found them where he never would have expected.

Source: The jaw-dropping story behind an NFL coach’s search for his family

For once “jaw-dropping” isn’t hyperbole, this is pretty amazing.

Heated argument at Nashville Starbucks takes unexpected turn

September 4, 2018 by Leo

Starbucks made headlines this summer after two black men were arrested in Philadelphia for sitting inside without ordering anything. A similar situation at a Nashville Starbucks could have ended similarly, but instead took an unexpected and heartwarming turn.

Source: Heated argument at Nashville Starbucks takes unexpected turn

Well done, corporate.

Nurse finds out new colleague is baby she treated 28 years ago | Metro News

September 3, 2018 by Leo

You never realise how the small world is until you find out that your new colleague is actually the baby you treated 28 years ago.

Source: Nurse finds out new colleague is baby she treated 28 years ago | Metro News

I love coincidences like this.

Son, Given Up for Adoption, Leads Birth Parents to Altar 36 Years Later

September 2, 2018 by Leo

“The day that I got the call that Martin wanted to reach out to us was the best day of my life. And it’s just gotten better every day after that.”

Source: Son, Given Up for Adoption, Leads Birth Parents to Altar 36 Years Later

Apparently meant to be. 🙂

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Never too old to say ‘I do’

September 1, 2018 by Leo

86-year-old Janice and 88-year-old Jim Catlin are proof that loves knows no age.

Source: Never too old to say ‘I do’

Lovely story.

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