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Rough seas, canceled ferries: Family takes in stranded Port Townsend visitors

July 6, 2023 by Leo

Hotels were full in Port Townsend Saturday night when high winds forced the state ferries to cancel sailings. A ferry worker and his family hosted 10 stranded passengers.

Source: Rough seas, canceled ferries: Family takes in stranded Port Townsend visitors

Lovely story.

Chinese scientists create edible food packaging to replace plastic

July 5, 2023 by Leo

By incorporating certain soy proteins into the structure, Chinese University of Hong Kong scientists successfully created edible food packaging.

Source: Chinese scientists create edible food packaging to replace plastic

Cool idea.

Shot putter runs 100-meter hurdles to save team from disqualification after teammates injured

July 4, 2023 by Leo

Footage of Boumkwo carefully stepping over each hurdle while the other athletes race away ahead of her has since gone viral on social media.

Source: Shot putter runs 100-meter hurdles to save team from disqualification after teammates injured

Shopping cart handles are an unexpected ally in the fight against heart arrhythmia | The Optimist Daily

July 3, 2023 by Leo

Integrating medical checks into our everyday lives can bring health and convenience together and help save lives.

Source: Shopping cart handles are an unexpected ally in the fight against heart arrhythmia | The Optimist Daily

I love this kind of serendipity.

Suddenly, It Looks Like We’re in a Golden Age for Medicine

July 2, 2023 by Leo

We may be on the cusp of an era of astonishing innovation — the limits of which aren’t even clear yet.

Source: Suddenly, It Looks Like We’re in a Golden Age for Medicine

Amazing times.

Diver Cleaning Ocean Floor Finds New iPhone Still Working in Waterproof Bag–And Returns it to Owner

July 1, 2023 by Leo

Alex was able to charge the phone and talk with the person’s emergency contact, returning the phone while amassing 3 million views on TikTok.

Source: Diver Cleaning Ocean Floor Finds New iPhone Still Working in Waterproof Bag–And Returns it to Owner

Very cool.

An airline lost his gear, dashing his dream of hiking the West Coast Trail. Then strangers stepped in to help

June 30, 2023 by Leo

Utah man stuck on Vancouver Island without gear receives ‘outpouring of support’ from Facebook group members

Source: An airline lost his gear, dashing his dream of hiking the West Coast Trail. Then strangers stepped in to help

Very cool story.

A dog has retrieved 155 discs from woods. They’ll be on sale soon.

June 29, 2023 by Leo

Unclaimed discs will go on sale, with proceeds going to the park in West Virginia where they were found near a disc golf course.

Source: A dog has retrieved 155 discs from woods. They’ll be on sale soon.

Very cute.

Putting Clinics in Schools Boosts Students’ Mental Health

June 28, 2023 by Leo

These clinics — sometimes the only care option for vulnerable students — are getting increasing attention as mental health challenges mount.

Source: Putting Clinics in Schools Boosts Students’ Mental Health

Cool idea that makes sense.

Phoenix police officer to adopt K9 partner after retirement

June 27, 2023 by Leo

Come next month, K9 Salsa will retire early due to hip dysplasia. O’Connell made the decision to retire with her by the end of the year.

Source: Phoenix police officer to adopt K9 partner after retirement

Well done

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