After James Warren built the first bench, he kept building. Now eight of his custom benches are at bus stops around the area.
Source: Man builds benches for bus stops after seeing woman sitting in dirt
I love this.
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by Leo
After James Warren built the first bench, he kept building. Now eight of his custom benches are at bus stops around the area.
Source: Man builds benches for bus stops after seeing woman sitting in dirt
I love this.
by Leo
The San Diego Humane Society said in a Facebook post that an officer responded Monday when the 8-year-old Australian Shepherd, named Hobo, fell into the ravine while a fence was being built around his family’s house.
Source: Animal rescuers in California rescued a deaf dog from 100-foot ravine
Well done! (I’m very proud to volunteer for an organization that does similar work in Washington State: WASART.)
by Leo
California will be the first state in the nation to install solar panel canopies over canals to combat drought and climate change.
Source: California to install solar panels over canals to fight drought, a first in the U.S.
Such a good idea.
by Leo
While the headline sounds like a barrel of laughs, 15 minutes of frigid Atlantic waters almost caused the pair to enter hypothermia.
Source: Boston Officers Rescue Father and Son Floating on Cooler
Wow!
by Leo
Once the blades have reached the end of their lifespan the materials can be broken down and recycled to make new products including turbine blades – and chewy sweets.
Source: Wind turbine blades could be recycled into gummy bears, scientists say
Shockingly delicious! (Sorry)
by Leo
As math teacher Julio Castro sat in a meeting, his students shuffled around campus to pull off an epic surprise: they bought him a car.
Source: LA Students Surprise Teacher With New Car After Secret Fundraiser
How cool.
by Leo
TotalEnergies and partner SSE Renewables on Tuesday announced the first power generation from their Seagreen wind farm off the coast of Scotland — a $4.3 billion project which will be Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm.
Source: TotalEnergies and SSE Renewables’ Seagreen wind farm up and running
I love seeing this kind or progress. And much more quickly than I expected.
by Leo
LINCOLN – At 3 months old, Willow might be Lincoln’s youngest student. She’s at the very beginning of her training to become a professional therapy dog, but …
Source: Meet Lincoln’s newest student: Willow the therapy dog
Neat idea.
by Leo
Less than five years since Charlotte’s first cat café opened, Mac Tabby Cat Café has hit a major milestone. The local business known for serving up coffee, craft beer and cat cuddles celebrated its 1,000th adoption Tuesday evening at its NoDa location. And No. 1001, too.
Source: ‘Each cat has an entire story:’ Charlotte’s first cat café celebrates 1,000th adoption
A very cool idea. Congratulations!
by Leo
A team of researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago has discovered a way to restore memory loss from Alzheimer’s disease in mice by boosting the production of neurons, the basic cells of the brain.
Source: UIC scientists discover method for restoring memory loss from Alzheimer’s disease
Very exciting. Hope it pans out!