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Korean War veteran donates 30th gallon of blood | Local | dothaneagle.com

February 9, 2018 by Leo

William Chesser has served his entire life. He spent six years in the Army and fought in Korea. When he returned home, he obtained a bachelor’s degree from Troy University

Source: Korean War veteran donates 30th gallon of blood | Local | dothaneagle.com

That’s a lot of blood! (But there’s a lot of need….)

Scientists grow new ears for children with defect – CNN

February 8, 2018 by Leo

Using a combination of 3-D printing and cultured cells, scientists in China have grown new ears for five children born with a defect…

Source: Scientists grow new ears for children with defect – CNN

And this is just the beginning.

World population living in extreme poverty, 1820-2015

February 7, 2018 by Leo

Extreme poverty is defined as living at a consumption (or income) level below 1.90 “international $” per day. International $ are adjusted for price differences between countries and for price changes over time (inflation).

Source: World population living in extreme poverty, 1820-2015

Another amazing sign of progress that’s easily overlooked.

Hundreds of volunteers gather in Seattle to help residents apply for citizenship | KOMO

February 6, 2018 by Leo

SEATTLE — For the second year in a row, the City of Seattle put on a a workshop offering free counseling and legal services to help permanent residents apply for citizenship.Yara Rodriguez arrived at 8 a.m. Saturday and spent at least four hours talking …

Source: Hundreds of volunteers gather in Seattle to help residents apply for citizenship | KOMO

It can be a daunting process. I know. I’ve done it. 🙂

All-electric ferry cuts emission by 95% and costs by 80%, brings in 53 additional orders

February 5, 2018 by Leo

The operators of the first all-electric ferry in Norway are starting to get some good data on the vehicle and it’s nothing short of impressive. They claim that the all-electric ferry cuts emi…

Source: All-electric ferry cuts emission by 95% and costs by 80%, brings in 53 additional orders

I love these steps towards more and more clean energy.

UPDATE: First class of women welders graduates from Indiana pris – WDRB 41 Louisville News

February 4, 2018 by Leo

The partnership with the Indiana Department of Corrections taught the women everything they need to know to land good paying, in-demand jobs once they’re released.

Source: UPDATE: First class of women welders graduates from Indiana pris – WDRB 41 Louisville News

Several levels of goodness.

Belle Elementary custodian gifted with surprise first-ever birthday party

February 3, 2018 by Leo

BELLE — Frances Buzzard couldn’t stop smiling. She wiped tears from her eyes, momentarily upsetting a tiara newly placed upon her head.

Source: Belle Elementary custodian gifted with surprise first-ever birthday party

Very cool. I still remember the custodian – Sy – from my grade school so many years ago. They make an impact.

Cancer ‘vaccine’ eliminates tumors in mice

February 2, 2018 by Leo

Activating T cells in tumors eliminated even distant metastases in mice, Stanford researchers found. Lymphoma patients are being recruited to test the technique in a clinical trial.

Source: Cancer ‘vaccine’ eliminates tumors in mice

That’s actually pretty darned exciting…

Anonymous NFL player donates bone marrow to local man – KSHB.com 41 Action News

February 1, 2018 by Leo

A man who received a bone marrow transplant in January of 2016 learned on Tuesday that the donor is an NFL player.

Source: Anonymous NFL player donates bone marrow to local man – KSHB.com 41 Action News

Two words come to mind: role model. 🙂

These drones can plant 100,000 trees a day | World Economic Forum

January 31, 2018 by Leo

… a drone that can plant up to 100,000 trees a day.

Source: These drones can plant 100,000 trees a day | World Economic Forum

Another novel use of the technology. Particularly effective in hard-to-reach areas.

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