I hired a plumber to help me restore an old farmhouse, and after he had just finished a rough first day on the job: a flat tire made him lose an hour of work, his electric drill quit and his ancient one ton truck refused to start. While I drove him home, he sat in stony silence. On arriving, he invited me in to meet his family. As we walked up the front walk, he paused briefly at a small tree, touching the tips of the branches with both hands. When opening the door he underwent an amazing transformation.. His face was wreathed in smiles and he hugged his two…
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Man Collects $4 Million Lottery Prize with His Dog — and Plans Animal Rescue Donation
What would you do if you won the lottery? Many of us have big dreams of what we would spend it on, like a new house or a car. But when one animal-loving Massachusetts man won millions on a scratch-off, one of his first actions was to give back to pets in need. Paul Riley, from Peabody, Massachusetts, purchased a Massachusetts State Lottery “100X Cash” instant ticket game from a local store. He scratched it off and was stunned to discover he won the game’s $4 million prize, according to a news release. Share Described as “an animal lover,” Paul showed up with his little dog Raven when he showed up…
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THE RIVER HAS MOVED
In 1996, the “New Choluteca Bridge” (also known as the Bridge of the Rising Sun as a nod to the Japanese company that designed and constructed it) was built and in 1998 it opened for use in Choluteca, Honduras. In October of 1998, Hurricane Mitch hit the region causing widespread flooding and devastation. The rising waters took out the access roads either side of the bridge but the bridge remained intact. However, when the flooding subsided it became evident that the river had carved a new path. It behoves us all, as individuals, families, leaderships and organisations to step back and do some assessing. Where is your river? Has it…
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Millionaire Builds Nearly 100 Homes to Reduce Homelessness in His Town
Marcel LeBrun, a Canadian millionaire, has undertaken a remarkable initiative to address the issue of local homelessness by constructing 99 “tiny homes” in his hometown. Marcel LeBrun, the founder of the successful social media monitoring company, has invested $4 million of his own money to build 99 tiny homes for those in need. Not only has he provided a safe and stable housing solution, but he has also created job opportunities through his innovative approach. Image credits: CBC News: The National The tiny homes are more than just shelter; they are fully-furnished living spaces, complete with kitchens, living areas, bedrooms, full bathrooms, and even solar panel systems on the roofs. “I…
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Nvidia overtakes Apple as No. 2 most valuable company
Nvidia also hit a $3 trillion market cap milestone on Wednesday after shares rose over 5%. At market close, Nvidia had a market value of $3.019 trillion, versus Apple’s, which stood at $2.99 trillion. Microsoft is the most valuable publicly traded company, with a market cap of $3.15 trillion, as of Wednesday. Nvidia shares have risen more than 24% since the company reported first-quarter earnings in May and have been on a tear since last year. The company has an estimated 80% market share in AI chips for data centers, which are attracting billions of dollars in spending from big cloud vendors. Investors are also becoming more comfortable that Nvidia’s…
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South Korean Bike Highway Has 30km Solar Roof
A ‘bike highway’ running between Daejon and Sejong in South Korea is a sight – or rather, a concept – you surely haven’t thought of before: it stretches for 32km, and it not only shields cyclists from the sun but also generates power at the same time. It’s true that a bicycle lane in the centre of a highway is an unusual location for one, especially with three lanes of traffic on either side of it, yet it works. The image shows a highway with a row of solar panels traveling down the median, and underneath them, a protected bike lane. Protecting and encouraging bike travel while gathering clean energy…
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A Brazilian Couple Spent 20 Years Replanting A 1,754-Acre Forest Bringing
In 2001, the legendary photojournalist Sebastião Salgado had a dream of restoring the forest near his home in the state of Minas Gerais. Now 20 years later, his family property is a biodiverse paradise. His work over long years saw him, his wife Lélia, and volunteers plant 20 million trees from 290 different species across over 1,500 acres of desiccated hillsides, recreating a natural forest ecosystem into which rare animals have now come to live. Salgado’s story is a famous one. The photojournalist documented some of the most dramatic events of human misery of the 20th century. He authored half a dozen books, exhibited his photos around the world, and…
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Woodstock 1969
“Many have passed away, and those who are still here are called “the elderly.”” We were born in the 40s-50s-60s. We grew up in the 50’s-60’s-70’s We studied in the 60s-70s-80s. We were together in the 70s-80s-90s. We got married or not and discovered the world in the 70s-80s-90s. Adventuring into the 80s – 90s We’re settling in to the 2000s. We became wiser in 2010s. And we’re going strong into 2020 and beyond. Turns out we went through EIGHT different decades… TWO different centuries… TWO different millennials… We’ve gone from phone with operator for long distance calls, pay booths, video calls worldwide. We’ve gone from slides to YouTube, vinyls…
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“I’m sure I’m not the only one who goes crazy from their kids
“I’m sure I’m not the only one who goes crazy from their kids asking for every single thing they see in a grocery store. I tell them no lots, but I think naturally kids just see and ask. Well, to distract them from this I started letting them pick out one can for the food bank – any can they choose – every time we go to the store, and they love it!They put so much thought into what can, they carry the can to the till, hand it to the cashier, and then put it in the food bank bin. My daughter likes to explain to people what the…
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The Kitten A Forever Home Following The Journey To Recovery
Kittens, with their mewling cries and soft, delicate bodies, are particularly vulnerable. In a world fraught with dangers and a lack of understanding, some rather sad situations are bound to happen, unfortunately. People, including children, can be thoughtless in their interactions with these fragile creatures. The disconnect is troubling, a harsh reminder of how humanity can sometimes fail its furred, feathered, and scaled friends. In this context, a recent story unfolded on the internet, where a Redditor by the handle “ikedness” happened upon a small kitten in quite the predicament. Unbelievably, some rather unkind kids had cruelly glued the kitten to some kind of object. At a loss for what…
