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Chile Rejects $2.5 Billion Iron Mine to Protect Penguins

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The Chilean government has just turned down a $2.5 billion mining project in favor of endangered wildlife conservation.

The original project proposal was for an iron mining initiative launched by the Andes Iron firm in the Coquimbo region. The region is dangerously close to the National Humboldt Penguin Reserve: a collection of islands that house and protect the Humboldt penguin, along with several other endangered species.

If Chilean representatives had accepted the proposal, the firm would have begun extracting millions of tons of metal from the earth, as well as building a seaport for the metal’s exportation.

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Since conservationists warned that the projects could potentially harm the penguins, the Chilean government refused.

“The compensation measures were insufficient and could not guarantee the protection of species of concern,” Environmental Minister Marcelo Mena told the Associated Press.

“We are not against economic development or projects that are necessary for the country’s growth, but they must offer adequate solutions for the impact they will have.”

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Wind and Solar Power Has Likely Saved Up to 12,700 American Lives, Study Says

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This new study asserts that not only is renewable energy good for the health of the earth – it is also good for human health.

The research, which was published in Nature Energy, showed that the utilization of wind and solar energy helped to prevent up to 12,700 premature deaths over a 9-year period.

According to researchers at Elsevier, burning fossil fuels releases tiny harmful particles into the air creating pollution, which is known to cause premature death. Policies that aim to reduce our consumption of fossil fuels like coal often cite the potential health benefits – and related cost savings – linked to reducing toxic emissions.

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An increase in 10 micrograms per cubic meter of air pollution particles can cut a person’s life expectancy by 9 to 11 years – more than previously thought.

In addition to positive health benefits, the researchers estimate that the renewables are worth between $5.3 billion and $106.8 billion in “cumulative climate benefits” over the course of the 9-year period.

Should the USA continue to invest in sustainable energy, researchers expect that the number of Americans positively affected by the shift will increase.

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Once a Quadriplegic He Now Throws Ceremonial First Pitch After Breakthrough Treatment

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No one ever believed that Lucas Lindner would be able to use his arms again, let alone throw the first pitch at a Major League baseball game.

That’s why the crowd erupted into cheers when the Eden, Wisconsin youth threw the first ball at Miller Park for the Reds versus Brewers game last week.

“Throwing out the first pitch at a Major League game is not something I could have imagined a year ago,” said Lucas.

Only 14 months previously, Lucas had suffered a severe spinal cord injury when his car swerved off the road and into a tree in order to avoid hitting a deer. He was flown to the hospital and given immediate surgery to stabilize his spine. He was left without the ability to move his limbs below the neck and upper arms.

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Then, in June 2016, Lucas was given an innovative stem cell treatment by Shekar N. Kurpad, the director of the Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin Spinal Cord Injury Program.

One of only five people to receive this treatment in the United States, Lucas has since regained the ability to move his triceps, hands, and fingers.

“I want to show everyone that there is hope that spinal cord injury patients can regain function,” says Lindner. “I am looking forward to going back to school, pursuing my dream of working in the IT field and living independently someday.”

“When I first met Lucas about a year ago, he had some use of his arms and little to no use of his hands or fingers,” said Dr. Kurpad. “The fact that he is throwing out the first pitch at a Major League Baseball game is amazing. It illustrates the strides medical science is starting to make in helping paralyzed patients regain useful function. I’m very encouraged by the early results we are seeing with AST-OPC1”

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Watch Cute 4-Year-old Reassure His Frightened Sister at the Car Wash

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This tearful toddler was terrified by the impending doom of the car wash – but thankfully, her brave brother was there to console her throughout the ordeal.

Declan and Raleigh Price were with their parents in Los Angeles, California when the family car needed a good scrub, so they visited one of their local car washes.

Little Raleigh, upon seeing the vehicle ahead of them become engulfed in the scary washers, started to cry.

Declan, who knew the spinning sponges were harmless, grabbed his sister’s hand to reassure her: “We are going to get home very fast,” said Declan. “We won’t die.”

Though his 2-year-old sister continues to wail intermittently throughout the carwash, her 4-year-old brother is there with her the whole time.

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Finally, by the end of the washer phase, Raleigh starts to giggle and smile in excitement over the rinsing cycle.

“We’re going home!” smiles Declan. “All done!”

It is now probably safe to say that – thanks to her brother’s confidence – Raleigh won’t be afraid of the car wash anymore.

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Man Gives Up Six-Figure Salary to Teach at Poor School, Then 95% of His Students Go to Top Colleges

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This school teacher used to be a high-powered lawyer with a six figure salary – but he gave it all up so he could help young people in his home neighborhood, one of the poorest areas in England.

Before Mouhssin Ismail started teaching at the Newham Collegiate Sixth Form school in East London, he worked at the international law firm of Norton Rose Fulbright.

 

After teaching for just one year, 190 of his 200 students are set to go to some of Britain’s best universities. Of that percentage, nine have been accepted to Oxford and Cambridge. One of the students has even been given an offer to study at MIT.

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The 38-year-old economics instructor says that he first became inspired to work in education after becoming tired of impersonal financing.

“After a couple of years, I felt unfulfilled,” said the teacher, according to the Daily Mail. “I didn’t think, ‘that’s great, I have just done another £50 million deal,’ I thought, ‘am I making a contribution to society?’”

“I believe in the transformational nature of education and I want to give the most able students of Newham the very best chance of going to the most competitive universities in the country and abroad,” says Ismail.

“My vision for The NCS is to make sure that the young men and women that leave us have the skills and habits of mind to be able to become future leaders in their chosen profession and in society at large. They will be confident visionaries who seek out opportunities and find new ways of thinking.”

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British Columbia to Ban Grizzly Bear Trophy Hunting

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Starting on November 30th, grizzly bear trophy hunting will be banned in the Canadian province of British Columbia.

“This action is supported by the vast majority of people across our province,” said the Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development Minister Doug Donaldson. “By bringing trophy hunting of grizzlies to an end, we’re delivering on our commitment to British Columbians.”

“In particular, we owe it to generations past and future to do all we can to protect the beauty and uniqueness of the Great Bear Rainforest. We believe the action we’re taking goes beyond the commitment to Coastal First Nations made as part of the 2016 Great Bear Rainforest agreements.”

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According to a statement released by the Government of British Columbia, there are currently 15,000 grizzly bears in the province, mostly in the 24,000 sq. mile (6.4m hectare) temperate rain forest along the Pacific coast.

In addition to outlawing trophy hunting, government officials hope to provide further funding for environmental and wildlife conservation.

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Student Saves Man’s Life Minutes Before Interviewing to be Paramedic

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When this college student was waiting to start a job interview, he had no idea that he was in the right place at the right time – that is, until someone in the coffeehouse started choking.

The wildest coincidence was that the Sacramento State student was about to interview for a paramedic internship at San Luis Ambulance in Sacramento, California.

Wil Stewart was waiting around for the interview with some of the other prospective interns when a nearby man started to choke.

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Stewart immediately realized what was problem was and started giving the man the Heimlich maneuver. After a few pushes, the patron recovered.

Even though he saved the man’s life, Stewart did not even mention it to the interviewer, Fred Motlo.

“We didn’t know! No one told us until after the fact,” Motlo told the Tribune. “He was very humble about the event and he didn’t mention it to us.”

Needless to say, Stewart got the job.

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Boots Were Made For Walking – and Helping This Baby Flamingo Grow Healthy and Strong

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This baby flamingo named Squish is definitely following in Blondie’s footsteps with his cool new blue booties.

Zoo keepers from Singapore’s Jurong Bird Park first found Squish in an abandoned egg three months ago. After keeping him in an incubator, he finally hatched in early June.

Since he needs sunlight and exercise in order to grow healthy and strong, Squish is taken for daily walks through the zoo.

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In order to protect his feet from the hot concrete, however, zoo keepers made him his own set of blue snap-on boots.

Flamingos are typically accustomed to walking in soft mud, rather than concrete – but thanks to his sweet kicks, his feet are expected to develop just fine.

In one month, Squish will join a flock of 300 flamingos in the bird park.

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Homeless Hero Tackles Carjacker Who Was Impersonating an Officer

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Thanks to his quick-thinking, a homeless man is being lauded as a hero after he saved police from having to pursue an alleged carjacker earlier this week.

According to a spokeswoman at the sheriff’s Santa Clarita Valley station, the carjacker showed up to test drive a woman’s pickup truck that was listed for sale on Craigslist. The man, who was reportedly wearing a black tee shirt that read “Police K-9 Unit”, took off in the car and did not return.

The woman later saw a listing for a white pickup truck on Craigslist that looked suspiciously like the one that had been stolen from her.

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When she arranged a viewing of the vehicle, she found that it was indeed her stolen car. The woman then called police officers to the scene.

“We just rolled to a call for service in Canyon Country where a victim recognized a suspect who had allegedly committed a prior carjacking,” wrote the police department.

Instead of having to pursue the suspect, however, an unlikely hero stepped in.

“As our cars approached the parking lot near Whites Canyon Road and Soledad Canyon Road, the suspect took off running. But then… a citizen caught up to him and TACKLED HIM!! Suspect in custody!!”

The suspect reportedly had a fake police ID badge in his possession. The deputies also say that the civilian who tackled the suspect was a homeless man who was rewarded with a hot meal in recognition of his brave assistance.

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James Murdoch Pledges $1 Million to Famed Anti-Nazi Organization

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James Murdoch, son of the conservative media mogul Rupert Murdoch and chief executive of 21st Century Fox, has just announced in an email that he will be pledging $1 million to an anti-hate organization.

The donation will be given to the Anti-Defamation League, an international Jewish organization dedicated to promoting equality and ending bigotry.

According to the email that was leaked by the New York Times, Murdoch says that he is making the pledge as a result of the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia last week.

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“These events remind us all why vigilance against hate and bigotry is an eternal obligation — a necessary discipline for the preservation of our way of life and our ideals,” wrote Murdoch.

“I can’t even believe I have to write this: standing up to Nazis is essential; there are no good Nazis. Or Klansmen, or terrorists,” he added. “Democrats, Republicans, and others must all agree on this, and it compromises nothing for them to do so.”

“We hardly ever talk about our charitable giving, but in this case, I wanted to tell you and encourage you to be generous too. Many of you are supporters of the Anti-Defamation League already – now is a great time to give more.”

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Son of Brazilian Immigrants Given Highest U.S. Medal for Bravery

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A son of Brazilian immigrants has just been given the highest decoration for bravery exhibited by public safety officers in the United States.

David Bailey is a Brazilian-American officer of the Capitol Hill Police Department who was given the Medal of Valor for his bravery during the shooting in Alexandria, Virginia in July. Four other first responders were also honored for their heroic actions.

President Donald Trump awarded Bailey the Presidential Medal of Valor for saving dozens of Congressmen, family members, and Congressional staff after an assailant opened fire on a charity baseball game.

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Despite being shot in the shoulder during the assault, Bailey is credited for advancing on the attacker without the benefit of cover fire until the man was subdued.

President Trump highlighted the brave act by stating: “We are honoring true heroes today. Their efforts saved many lives in Virginia… So, thank you, officers!”

President Donald Trump said that though the shooting is a reminder that evil is among us, we must also recognize our heroes willing to fight for the greater good.

Most of the Deputies playing in the match, as well as the cops and doctors active for the event, were also in attendance at the White House for the ceremony.

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Divorce Lawyer Helps Save Marriage by Asking Four Simple Questions

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This divorce lawyer may have lost a potential customer by saving a marriage – but he still has no regrets.

Rafael Gonçalves, a lawyer from the small Brazilian town of Sao Sebastiao do Paraiso, became famous on social media for salvaging a marriage by asking four simple questions. He first met the couple when they went to his office and started explaining their reasons to file for a divorce. Gonçalves noticed, however, that they seemed to still like each other.

Gonçalves’ then wrote down a list of the documents they would need for divorce – but at the bottom, he also wrote down four additional questions that he asked for them to answer before coming back.

1. Did I do everything I could to save this marriage?
2. Is a divorce really the best option today?
3. Who is influencing my decisions?
4. How many problems did you overcome together and how you met?

A few days later, the couple returned to the office saying that they decided not to move forward with the divorce.

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“I don’t think I did anything special and, in my opinion, all my colleagues should act the same,” Gonçalves told the Good News Network. “Nobody starts dating planning to break up, and nobody marries planning a divorce. We live in a society that trade or throw something away instead of fixing it, and this is sadly applying to relationships, too.”

The couple decided to take a picture of the piece of paper and share it on social media with the hopes that it would help other marriages. At the same time, Gonçalves doesn’t consider himself special for his actions.

“Sometimes all it takes for a marriage to work is to find someone to pause a moment of conflict and allow them the opportunity to adjust,” he added. “Truth be told, I still get requests of people needing help in their relationships and people letting me know that their lawyers started using the same questions.”

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Since the photo of the note went viral, Gonçalves has started a social media group for women to discuss their problems.

“I also have two secret groups on Facebook with almost half a million woman (I am the only guy in the group), and everything they post is classified,” he told GNN. “This way, I’ve created an opportunity for dialogue – they talk about problems in relationships, sometimes abuse, ask for suggestions, law and medical advice, etc. It’s a real virtual city only for women.”

Gonçalves also plans on publishing a book in the coming year.

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Sacking Homework, County Schools Tell Parents to Read With Their Kids Instead

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In this Florida county, kids will no longer be burdened with hours of harrowing homework – instead, they will be encouraged to read with their parents.

That is because Marion County, Florida has issued a “no homework policy” for all 31 elementary schools in the district. The decision will not affect middle or high schools.

The Marion County School District Superintendent Heidi Maier says that the schools issued the policy in light of several studies stating that kids perform better when they are not being forced to do homework. Instead of covering worksheets and textbooks, the students are being asked to read for at least 20 minutes every night.

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The policy does not represent an outright ban, either. Teachers can still assign homework for larger projects at their discretion – but the district refuses to allow tediously large workloads any longer.

School representatives believe that the initiative will give kids more motivation and freedom over their education, especially if they are able to choose their own reading materials.

Any parents who feel that they might have trouble fulfilling the reading request can receive additional support from school programs and resources.

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Watch Adorable Toddler Mistake Batman Statue as Her Father

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Some of us might know the feeling of getting cold shouldered when you call someone’s name – but when this toddler was trying to get her father’s attention, he just stood there like a statue.

Although, it might be because it was, in fact, a statue.

But it wasn’t just any statue – it was a statue of Batman.

The mother of the 22-month-old toddler posted a video of the youngster repeatedly trying to get the statue’s attention by calling out “dada”.

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While some social media users have insisted that she is probably just saying “Batman”, the parents say that the toddler has never even been exposed to Batman before (they’re reportedly more of a Marvel family, rather than DC).

“I’ve never dressed up as Batman. I don’t even have Batman stuff around the house,” says the father. “The only thing I can think of is the huge muscles that resemble mine.”

Considering Bruce Wayne’s checkered parenting past, it is probably a good thing that she doesn’t associate her loving father with the lonesome Dark Knight. But one thing is for sure – you might be as crazy as the Joker if you don’t think that this toddler is the cutest thing ever.

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Vietnam Vet With Dementia Reassured When Colonel Tells Him ‘Your duty is done’

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It has been decades since Lawrence Silk fought through three different tours in Vietnam – but due to his dementia, he still wakes up some days and feels like he has to ship out and start fighting once more.

As a means of soothing his troubled mind, however, Lt. Col. Andy LaFrazia stopped by the veteran’s bedside with an important gift.

LaFrazia first heard about the 84-year-old’s troubled predicament when Silk’s daughter Julie Dunn and her husband Kenny posted about her father’s condition on social media.

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“He believes he has to return to the war to complete his tour and is very upset that his memory care home will not let him go,” wrote Kenny. “He is currently in hospice care and through his ups and downs, he consistently is haunted by his need to do his duty.”

The couple pleaded for a military official to present their troubled father with some kind of commemoration or certificate that would remind him of his finished service and put his worries to rest.

After being widely shared on Reddit and Facebook, LaFrazia – who coincidentally had served in the same squadron as Silk – volunteered to visit Silk at his care home in Vancouver.

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“Today, Lt. Col. LaFrazia presented my dad … with a certificate of appreciation from the US Air Force, a USAF Civil Engineering badge, and challenge coins from the Prime Beef and Red Horse Units,” says Julie.

“He also brought with him a reassuring message that his responsibilities to the USAF and the Vietnam Conflict have been concluded and he never has to worry again about returning.”

Since posting the photos of the exchange on social media, the couple has become inundated with support and appreciation. Though Kenny and Julie don’t know how well the gifts will stave off their father’s dark memories, they are still grateful for the gesture.

“When a loved one loses their memory in the twilight of their life, the most that we can hope to give them is comfort and dignity. We feel truly blessed that a community of strangers came together to help us bring that to him when he needed it the most.”

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Former White Supremacists are Helping Others to Renounce Their Extremism

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These volunteers know what it is like to be fooled into believing racist propaganda – which is exactly why they have now dedicated their lives to assisting other extremists to see the light.

Life After Hate is a nonprofit that employs former neo-Nazis and white supremacists to help others renounce their extremism and hateful lifestyles.

The organization, which was founded in 2011 by other members of the American far right movement, utilizes education, dialogue, and community in order to help extremists realize the root of their hatred.

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While Life After Hate is based in Chicago, their Exit program has cropped up in several countries around the world, including Germany, Sweden, the UK, and Norway.

“Through personal experience and highly unique skill sets, we have developed a sophisticated understanding about what draws individuals to extremist groups and, equally important, why they leave,” says the organization. “Compassion is the opposite of judgment and we understand the roles compassion and empathy play in healing individuals and communities.”

In addition to providing counseling and community, the organization also assists their clients in more physical ways: helping them find jobs, get tattoo removals – even move houses.

While it is unclear exactly how many former members have experienced such a shift in perspective, the organization says that they have experienced a surge in phone calls and emails in recent months. The trained volunteers, however, are always ready to answer.

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Exit UK states on their website: “We believe one of the most crucial steps is simply talking through and sharing with people, formers stories. Accepting what you have done, what you have believed and coming to terms with that.

“We know many people will never want to talk to people with ‘Far Right’ views as they simply will never understand how people can become involved, but we do and it is from this position we can talk, listen and develop real relationships and offer alternatives, that don’t include violence and hatred.”

Due to a recent cut in federal funding, the nonprofit is currently seeking financing through crowdsourcing and donations. Life After Hate hopes to further their work by utilizing online strategies to dissuade and discourage susceptible individuals from extremist rhetoric on social media. Additionally, they hope to partner with Muslim community representatives in order to combat ISIS-inspired extremism.

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Drones Now Protecting African Elephants Thanks to American Businessman’s Funding Prowess

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Among the many initiatives underway to save the decreasing elephant population, these drones might be the most impressive.

Elephants are notorious for wandering away from protected spaces and national parks in search of newly-grown crops. One hungry mammal can be devastating for a farmer’s crop, leading villagers to throw stones or attack the elephants. Some farmers have even allowed poacher intervention to eliminate the threat of crop damage.

The Air Shepherd drone program, however, has found that the employment of remote-controlled drones has had 100% success rate in effectively herding elephants away from local farms.

The Air Shepherd drones can be flown at night – which is when poachers are the most active – or during the day. In some areas where human-elephant conflict is prevalent, Air Shepherd utilizes quadcopter drones that sound like bees. Since elephants hate bees, one small drone can scare an entire herd of elephants away from villages where people might shoot the animals in order to protect their crops.

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While drones alone are not the answer, the drones can give rangers eyes in the sky by feeding thermal images to operators on the ground. Air Shepherd is currently working with USC’s artificial intelligence department to develop software that will assist in spotting poacher activity so the responsibility does not fall completely on the operator monitoring the screen.

Despite the success of Air Shepherd, however, they lacked valuable funding – until now.

Scott Struthers, a Southern California businessman and co-founder of Sonance, first visited Africa with his biologist father when he was just 15 years old. Decades later, when he brought his own teenage daughter to the magical continent, he was devastated by the severe drop in elephant populations.

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Because of how this dire situation weighed on his mind, he became especially inspired help organizations like Air Shepherd.

Struthers then founded Elephant Cooperation, a nonprofit organization that supports projects helping to fight elephant extinction. The organization’s other initiatives include building community greenhouses, wells, supporting rangers, and building fencing to minimize human-elephant conflict.

“We aren’t trying to reinvent the wheel when it comes to projects that will help save elephants from extinction,” said Struthers. “We recognize that there are already so many fantastic projects making headway in this area — like the Air Shepherd program. With our contribution, they can continue to make a difference. I think corporations need to take on a bigger role in financing these efforts as individual donations are difficult to sustain.”

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“We are very grateful that many African governments are leading the way by allowing our drones to fly,” said Otto Werdmuller Von Elgg, head of the Air Shepherd drone program. “Cooperation and a pro-active stance from these officials are what will ultimately lead to preventing these magnificent creatures from going extinct.”

Currently, Elephant Cooperation is raising money by partnering with Shoes For Crews: a company that provides slip-resistant footwear worldwide. The company recently underwent a rebranding and after CEO, Stuart Jenkins, learned about Elephant Cooperation’s efforts (Scott, Stuart and Scott’s business partner attended college together), he made the decision to donate 400,000 pairs of shoes to the effort.

Together, along with the head of Air Shepherd’s operations, Otto Werdmuller Von Elgg, they will be reselling the footwear in Africa with funds going directly towards supporting drone operations in Botswana. To date, the effort has raised $70,000, with an expectation of at least several hundred thousand more by the end of the year.

“We save lives every day at Shoes for Crews because we make shoes designed specifically to keep hard workers safe on their feet,” said CEO Stuart Jenkins. “While I didn’t expect to be saving the lives of elephants, we are all thrilled that our mission of safety aligns so well with Elephant Cooperation and that we have this opportunity to keep the elephants safe too.”

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Chinese Man Treats 5,000 People to Noodles After Ring is Recovered

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One restaurant patron was so grateful to be reunited with his $45,000 engagement ring, he paid for enough noodles to serve an entire day’s worth of customers.

According to the Chongqing Morning Post, a man whose surname is Wang, had accidentally left his bag – which contained the expensive diamond ring – outside of a sour and spicy noodle store when he stopped in for a ring.

Horrified to find what had happened, he returned to the shop only to find that a little girl had given his bag to the manager at the counter to ensure it didn’t get stolen.

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Later that day, Wang returned to the restaurant and said that after proposing with the ring, his girlfriend of one year had accepted.

As a means of celebrating the engagement, he then paid for enough spicy noodles to feed 5,000 customers – about the same amount of customers that the vendor has in a day.

Wang posted a letter on the front of the shop, explaining his gesture by saying: “Chongqing has the woman I love and so many nice people. I feel very honored and happy.”

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Watch College Football Player Overwhelmed by Scholarship Given for His Kindness

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Justin Juenemann has never done a good deed in order to be rewarded – but in light of his constant compassion towards children in need, he was given the surprise of a lifetime last week.

Juenemann is a University of Minnesota student who is a backup kicker for the Gophers football team. Over the course of the last four years, he has never once been put on the field.

Whenever the 23-year-old human resources major is not training or studying, however, he spends his time volunteering at the Masonic Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis.

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Which is why he was surprised with a full scholarship for his final year at the school.

The football team’s head coach, PJ Fleck, organized a meeting in which one of the kids from the hospital addressed the players.

Kyle Tanner, who is a patient with a rare blood disease, singled out Juenemann as his favorite player – and the person who he sees the most at the hospital.

Fleck then handed Tanner a tee shirt gun and told him to fire it at Juenemann. True to his skills, the player caught the shirt and unraveled it to see the slogan: “Justin, congrats, you have earned a scholarship”.

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His teammates were so excited to see the message, they immediately roared with joy and hoisted Juenemann onto their shoulders.

Juenemann then Facetimed his mother, who let out a shrill scream upon seeing the tee shirt.

“Thank you Coach Fleck, Kyle, and everyone who was involved in setting this up,” said Juenemann in a tweet. “This was truly an experience I will never forget!”

“I’ve never seen anybody serve and give more than that guy, who is not a star player, who hasn’t played, where his face is recognizable,” Fleck said in the video below. “He could easily just not do it and nobody would ever say anything, and all he does is continue to keep his oar in the water, [and] live that holistic life academically, athletically, socially and spiritually.”

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Man Takes Nail to the Heart, Calmly Drives Himself to the Hospital and Lives

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Doug Bergeson came roughly 1/16th of an inch away from serious peril – but he still remained pretty calm about the whole situation.

The 52-year-old man from Peshtigo, Wisconsin was building a fireplace frame for a house back in June when his nail gun accidentally fired, sending a three and a half inch nail ricocheting off the building materials and into his chest.

Bergeson said he only felt a slight sting, and nothing worse. Since he couldn’t see anything on his chest, he took his shirt off and only saw an inch of the nail sticking out of his skin.

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According to the Associated Press, Bergeson was “annoyed” that he could not get more work done, but he knew that he had to go to the hospital because the nail was twitching along with his heartbeats. He also knew that he should not pull the nail out.

He then cleaned himself up, hopped in his truck, and drove himself to the Bay Area Medical Center 12 miles away. He had parked his truck and walked into the ER when he started to feel pain in his chest. Bergeson then asked a security guard if they could find someone to help while he sat down and rested.

By the time doctors took X-rays of his chest, they found that the nail was indeed embedded in his heart. Not only that, but the nail had landed 1/16th of an inch away from a major artery.

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Doctors then rushed Bergeson off to the Aurora Bay Medical Center by ambulance for treatment.

“I offered to drive myself, but they wouldn’t let me,” Bergeson told AP, chuckling.

Bergeson was only in the hospital for two days before being sent home to recover, but he says that the whole experience is something that will stay with him for a long time to come.

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