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Memphis teens watch good deed go viral after giving haircuts to the homeless: ‘I hope it inspires somebody’

August 22, 2023 by Leo

Darnell Wells is a 19-year-old barber in Memphis, Tennessee. He usually works at The Shop, in the Frayser neighborhood, but this summer he decided to share his skills to the homeless community.

Source: Memphis teens watch good deed go viral after giving haircuts to the homeless: ‘I hope it inspires somebody’

Neat.

Class Steps in to Rebuild a Jeep After Sentimental Family Project Stalled With Dad’s Death

August 21, 2023 by Leo

Shane Porter, husband and father was struggling with two cancers when he bought a 1969 Jeep Commando as a family fixer-upper in 2016.

Source: Class Steps in to Rebuild a Jeep After Sentimental Family Project Stalled With Dad’s Death

Nice.

Plant-based filter removes up to 99.9% of microplastics from water

August 20, 2023 by Leo

Researchers may have found an effective, green way to remove microplastics from our water using readily available plant materials. Their device was found to capture up to 99.9% of a wide variety of microplastics known to pose a health risk to humans.

Source: Plant-based filter removes up to 99.9% of microplastics from water

Wow!

‘These Old Guys?’ Short on Lifeguards, New York City Finds New Recruits

August 19, 2023 by Leo

Among the rookie recruits monitoring New York’s pools, at least four were born in the Eisenhower administration. But they all passed the notorious lifeguard test, and the city needs them.

Source: ‘These Old Guys?’ Short on Lifeguards, New York City Finds New Recruits

Great idea for all concerned.

The Clean Energy Future Is Arriving Faster Than You Think

August 18, 2023 by Leo

The United States is pivoting away from fossil fuels and toward wind, solar and other renewable energy, even in areas dominated by the oil and gas industries.

Source: The Clean Energy Future Is Arriving Faster Than You Think

The progress has been pretty amazing.

An unexpected way to upcycle: Plastic waste transforms into soap

August 17, 2023 by Leo

Guoliang “Greg” Liu of the Department of Chemistry has discovered a new method of recycling plastics — from milk cartons, food containers, and plastic bags — into soap. The method: Heat the long carbon chains in the plastics then quickly cool them.

Source: An unexpected way to upcycle: Plastic waste transforms into soap

Pretty cool.

Family of 7 takes in elderly neighbor as honorary grandpa

August 16, 2023 by Leo

A family of seven has anointed their 82-year-old neighbor an honorary grandpa and makes sure he’s invited to every holiday and gathering.

Source: Family of 7 takes in elderly neighbor as honorary grandpa

So cool.

Family donates hundreds of anti-choking devices after Christmas gift saves man’s life

August 15, 2023 by Leo

A family in Lowell, Massachusetts, had a close call last Christmas when a family member choking on their dinner was saved by a present sitting under the tree. Now, they are paying it forward by donating more than 200 LifeVac anti-choking devices to local schools. “I knew right away when I handed over the anti-choking device on Christmas, I was…

Source: Family donates hundreds of anti-choking devices after Christmas gift saves man’s life

Had no idea these existed. Cool.

Petting other people’s dogs, even briefly, can boost your health

August 14, 2023 by Leo

It turns out even short, friendly interactions with canines can be good for our health.

Source: Petting other people’s dogs, even briefly, can boost your health

Heck, I could’a told ya that! Smile

From the streets to the shelves: Former stray cat finds next life in public library

August 13, 2023 by Leo

Benny is a 3-month-old kitten with many duties in his new role as library cat at Swanton Public Library.

Source: From the streets to the shelves: Former stray cat finds next life in public library

Doesn’t every library need a cat?

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