In today’s news, United Nations Development Programme receives US$45.3 million in funding from Japan, animal-people meat producer called out by science advocacy organization for dumping huge quantities of contaminants into US rivers and streams, day that marks 19th century enactment of landmark animal-people welfare legislation celebrated in United Kingdom, researchers in India explore affordable wastewater treatment solutions using agricultural waste, unemployed South African woman uses innovative technique to land her dream job, New Zealanders plead for government to standardize labeling of vegan and vegetarian products, and sheep-person who escaped slaughterhouse in New York, United States, finds forever home.
How is your household garden growing my co-botanist friends? I've got a cool indoor plant tip for you today that may help you live even greener. Did you know plants can play a critical role in improving indoor air quality? A NASA study found that both plant roots and leaves can eliminate trace levels of toxic gases from inside tightly enclosed buildings. It also showed that plant leaves can remove low levels of gaseous chemicals like carbon monoxide and formaldehyde from indoor spaces. Additionally, plants help you work better! Similar to being in nature, being around plants boosts memory, concentration, and productivity. Research found that being surrounded by plants can improve memory retention by up to 20 percent. Adorn your personal and office spaces with green companions to brighten your day!
A good mood lift is right at your fingertips with the joke of the day. It’s entitled “How To Get Rid of Junk.”
Porter was showing his teenage son how to get rid of their old couch, since they had bought a new one.
“OK, son, all we have to do is leave this couch in the front of our yard and we'll put a ‘FREE’ sign. Then, someone will come and take it in no time.”
Despite it being outside for over a week, nobody took it. Then, his teenage son thought of a plan.
“Dad, let’s remove the ‘FREE’ sign, and put a ‘VINTAGE – only $50’ sign.”
The couch was gone the next day.
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And now we have a heartline from Jui-Yu in Taiwan, also known as Formosa
