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Free Mobile Dental Lab Brings Volunteer Dentists to Deliver Care to Homeless and Vulnerable in UK
Sun Aug 30 12:19 pm

A million-dollar fund has been launched to provide dental treatment to the most vulnerable members of Britain. The mydentist Foundation announced it is supporting charitable organizations assisting underserved communities, including those recovering from addiction or suffering extreme poverty. Its first initiative will be the launch of an eco-conscious mobile dental unit which will deliver care […]

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Dogs Provide Security and Comfort at Busy Train Station in ‘British First’
Sat Aug 29 7:00 am

London’s Waterloo station has become the first major train hub in Britain to employ dogs on regular patrols. Canine caretakers Riley, Buster and Flo are providing “additional reassurance” to passengers as part of a three-month trial. The pups, two cocker spaniels and a Labrador, were deployed by South Western Railway (SWR) and NR Wessex, partnering […]

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World’s Oldest Person Celebrates 117 Years of a ‘Nonconfrontational’ Approach to Life
Fri Aug 28 2:30 pm

The world’s oldest person as acknowledged by the Guinness World Records turned 117 last Friday Ethel Caterham was born in the United Kingdom on August 21st, 1909, when the great-great grandfather of the current king was sitting on the nation’s throne. She was the 7th of 8 children, and told ABC News in an emailed […]

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Ethiopian Farmers Save Thousands by Switching to Solar Irrigation–While Cutting Emissions
Sun Aug 23 11:45 pm

Farmers in Ethiopia are slashing their growing costs, increasing food production, and protecting the environment thanks to solar-powered irrigation systems introduced through the Nature-based Solutions for Sustainable and Inclusive Development program led by the international nonprofit Farm Africa. In a country famous for its “13 months of sunshine”, Ethiopia has enormous potential to harness solar […]

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