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Listening to the Voices Crying Out: June 2nd, 2020

Joel Seymour

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Hey all. Obviously, this is a bit of a different episode. But, this is an important one. I want to do my part to give voice to those who are protesting peacefully, and showing love to the communities who have been hurting this week. I encourage you to do the same, whether in sharing the message of our fellow humans who have been wronged, or even more so by opening up dialogues. If we are too afraid to discuss issues like this, than we are too afraid to make a difference. Let’s put an end to fear, and let’s fill it’s place with abundant love.

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Official George Floyd Memorial Fund

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Articles:

Peaceful protest in Santa Fe draws hundreds carrying signs, singing

A sheriff put down his baton to listen to protesters. They chanted 'walk with us,' so he did

Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson joins protesters marching for George Floyd

Community rallies to cleanup downtown Seattle after Saturday's violent protests, looting

Taiwan scientists find antibody that fights coronavirus

There are no new confirmed deaths from Covid-19 in Ireland today

New Zealand Discharges Its Last COVID Patient From The Hospital

Reopening schools in Denmark did not worsen outbreak, data shows

Farmer recovering from COVID-19 gets help planting seeds

Fortescue and Andrew Forrest lose High Court appeal over exclusive native title of WA's Yindjibarndi people

Cash Money Records Covers June Rent for Hundreds of New Orleans Residents

Coronavirus pandemic has proved renewable energy is now a safer investment, and accelerated the shift

U.S. renewable fuel use tops coal for first time since firewood reigned 130 years ago

Neurobiologists actually reversed stroke damage using human skin cells

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KNIGHT EP - altitude.

May 25th 2020

Joel Seymour

This week, we focus on the importance of interpersonal connection, whether in medicine, new relationships or the well-being of a nation.

Articles

Pittsburgh doctor will see patients for just $35 -- with or without insurance

Puerto Rican couple 'adopt' a granny while stuck in Kaikōura during lockdown

From near disaster to success story: how Japan has tackled coronavirus

Teen raises over $30,000 for frontline workers through his radio station

A 10-year-old girl has sent more than 1,500 art kits to kids in foster care and homeless shelters during the coronavirus pandemic

Captain Tom Moore awarded knighthood for NHS fundraising

New York's one-day coronavirus death toll drops below 100

San Francisco Bay Area reports zero COVID-19 deaths 2 days in a row for the 1st time since early March

Taiwan goes 40 days without local coronavirus case

'We've never seen this': wildlife thrives in closed US national parks

Promising Report of first-in-human COVID-19 vaccine trial

The First Degree: Woman Is First Person With Down Syndrome To Graduate From Rowan University

14-Year Old From Chicago Earns Her Master’s Degree

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almost blie - aair

May 18th, 2020

Joel Seymour

On this week, we focus on how people are improving the culture around them in the midst of COVID-19, whether that be locally, corporately, or globally.

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(0:26-3:26) This Alaskan man is making a 14-hour boat trip to Costco every week to supply his small city with groceries amid the pandemic

(8:23-10:41) Twitter employees can work from home forever, CEO says

(14:35-16:26) Coronavirus vaccine for 30 million Britons by September if trial succeeds

(16:43-21:56) T cells found in COVID-19 patients ‘bode well’ for long-term immunity

(22:02-24:07) Sorrento finds a coronavirus antibody that blocks viral infection 100% in preclinical lab experiments

Jay-Z and Meek Mill sending 10 million surgical masks to U.S. jails and prisons

No new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand for second day running

No remaining cases of coronavirus in South Australia, health authorities confirm

Vietnam clear of Covid-19 community infections for 27 days

Taiwan reports zero new coronavirus cases, 30 days without local infection

Cambodia: All Covid-19 patients recovered, country free of virus

Denmark reports zero coronavirus deaths for first time since March

Second virus wave 'very unlikely' in Denmark, says expert

New York City breaks record: 58 straight days with no pedestrian deaths

Japan suicides decline as Covid-19 lockdown causes shift in stress factors

Houston Commits to 100% Renewable Energy in Step Toward Carbon Neutrality

EIA: Renewables likely to top coal generation in U.S. this year

Trump Administration Approves Largest U.S. Solar Project Ever

An endangered pygmy hippo was born at the San Diego Zoo, the first in over 30 years

S. Korea to provide 10,000 masks to Native American veterans

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good sleep. - aso

May 11th, 2020

Joel Seymour

In this week’s episode, we focus on how people are loving generously, whether to help even more in need, those who have helped them in the past, or to help those who cannot help themselves.

Articles

(0:40-4:22) Kroger buys and redirects dairy farmers’ surplus milk to Feeding America food banks

(4:22-7:02) New York State Farmers donate 34,000+ pounds of milk, beef and produce to NYC families in need

(9:34-1206) An Ontario Grocery Store Gave A Bag Of Food To A Man They Caught Trying To Shoplift

(13:41-17:06) Donations for Native Americans flood in from Irish people hoping to thank them for their help during the Great Hunger famine

(21:43-25:11) A 15-year-old is dropping off puzzles and handwritten notes at nursing homes to cheer up residents

(25:27-29:16) CT Teacher Cares for Student’s Newborn Brother as Family Recovers From COVID-19

Just 4 new COVID-19 cases total reported over the weekend

Taiwan reports zero new coronavirus cases, goes 26 days without local

 ‘Back to where we started’ — New York coronavirus hospitalizations fall to March levels, Cuomo says

After Recovery From the Coronavirus, Most People Carry Antibodies

New Banksy artwork appears at Southampton hospital

Guy Fieri Raises More Than $20 Million for Restaurant Workers Affected by Coronavirus

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation pledges $125 million for COVID-19 vaccine, therapy

$1 million anonymous donation gives bonuses to hospital employees fighting the coronavirus

A New York hospital's entire staff was surprised with free vacations in recognition of their efforts to combat coronavirus

New bill would forgive medical school debt for COVID-19 health workers

Lockdown extends Britain's longest run without coal since 1882

America's Renewable Energy Sources Have Produced More Electricity Than Coal Every Day for 40 Days Straight

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Warmth - HOME

Alone, Together EP - Izzard

May 4th, 2020

Joel Seymour

I am finally back with a traditional episode of Know News! This week, we review how people are doing what they can in the midst of COVID-19 to make their world a better place.

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(0:21-3:22) WWII veteran who raised more than $30 million for health care workers receives over 125,000 birthday cards

(3:23-13:55) This teacher paid his students' utility bills with his stimulus check. He's not the only one donating the money

(14:11-25:57) Pakistan's virus-idled workers hired to plant trees

(26:13-35:18) Family use daily lockdown exercise to clean strangers’ gravestones

Recovered virus patients retest positive due to 'dead' virus fragments

Zero new cases reported today in New Zealand for the first time in six weeks

Italy Reports Fewest Virus Deaths Since Lockdown Started

Coronavirus Antibodies Present In Nearly 25% Of All NYC Residents, Cuomo Says; Un-PAUSE In Certain Regions Of NY Might Begin In May

$1 testing kits: Senegal's approach to coronavirus

LA Becomes The First Major City In The US To Offer Free Testing To Every Resident, Even Those With No Symptoms'

Thunberg donates $100,000 to support children during pandemic

This CEO made $1.6 million in the stock market, then he gave it all to his employees

Sweden closes last coal-fired power station two years ahead of schedule

3/30/2020 COVID-19 Good News Update

Joel Seymour

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Read all these articles and more by clicking here. I hope this little update can serve as not just an encouragement, but as inspiration. If you have the resources, please intentionally seek out what you can do to help your local community and those who are near and less fortunate. Obviously, if you can’t financially, that is totally understandable; don’t sweat it. Even still, as crazy as the world is now, if there is a way that you can give or serve your community, that will make this good news a reality in your life and those around you. So let us go out there, and let us do some good!

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COVID-19 Good News Update 3/23/2020

Joel Seymour

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Read all these articles and more by clicking here. The good news is far from over, and with you, this could be just its beginning. Let’s go out there, and bless the world!

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CORONAVIRUS: The Good News is Far From Over

Joel Seymour

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With the craziness and ongoing nature of the current COVID-19 pandemic, I feel as though it is important not only to make this episode, but that I keep an ongoing blog with encouraging and motivational news regarding the virus. So, keep an eye out on this blog as the weeks progress.

Click here for covid-19 updates

Articles

Coronavirus Resource Center

More than 60,000 coronavirus patients recovered globally

Canadian scientists make COVID-19 research breakthrough, isolating virus

Canada's First Coronavirus Vaccine Made In Saskatchewan Is Now In Testing Stages

Dutch researchers find Corona virus antibody

Scientists Uncover Protein that Inhibits Coronaviruses

Coronavirus: South Korea’s infection rate falls without citywide lockdowns like China, Italy

South Korea reports more recoveries than coronavirus cases for the first time

U.S. House passes coronavirus bill funding free tests, sick leave

COVID-19 reduces economic activity, which reduces pollution, which saves lives

Detroit to restore water service to unpaid homes to allow people to wash their hands to avoid coronavirus

CMSD Will Feed Kids While Schools Are Closed

Disneyland to donate excess food to O.C. food bank during closure

Apple giving retail and hourly workers unlimited sick leave for coronavirus-like symptoms

Taco Bell: A Letter to Our Fans

Rudy Gobert donates $500K to Vivint Arena employees, those affected by COVID-19

NBA star Kevin Love donates $100,000 to help Cleveland Cavaliers arena workers impacted by coronavirus

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Zion Williamson among stars aiding arena workers

Coronavirus: Cornershop giving away face-masks, antibacterial hand gel and cleaning wipes to elderly

People are coming together across U.S. to support local Chinatowns amid Coronavirus fears

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Beats to procrastinate to - Paternoster Poetry

March 9th, 2020

Joel Seymour XLR Lander Radio

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This Week, we highlight the love of a father, accidental tornado relief, and an update to the coronavirus

Listen live at XLR Lander Radio at 10 am every Monday

Articles

Single dad adopts abandoned 13-year-old foster child

Thousands of meals meant for an Ohio sports festival will instead be sent to Nashville to feed first responders

There Is A Drug Already Used In Japan Which May Treat COVID-19, Says New Study

No more active bushfires in New South Wales, after more than 240 days

Vaccines without needles – new shelf-stable film could revolutionize how medicines are distributed worldwide

New drug prevents bacteria from acquiring antibiotic resistance genes

A New York pizza shop is putting photos of dogs on pizza boxes to help them find homes

Mom raises $1 million for daughter’s rare genetic disorder after skiing 125 miles across Norway

Nova Scotia will officially be home to North America's first whale sanctuary

Virginia passes bill to achieve 100% carbon-free power by 2045

Amsterdam's boats go electric ahead of 2025 diesel ban

Germany hits record 61 per cent renewables for month of February

Transition in Electricity: 2020 Update

A Key Ingredient for Life Has Been Found on an ‘Extraterrestrial Source,’ Scientists Report

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albedo - Invention

floating fields - Louie Zong

Delayed - to breathe

February 17th, 2020

Joel Seymour XLR Lander Radio

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EDITOR’S NOTE: Unfortunately, Article Spotlight 3 was lost again. However, the rest of the Spotlights are still archived here. Hopefully this won’t happen again!

On this week’s episode, whether with love, from rain, or for a baby, there’s plenty of wonderful types of showers to talk about!

listen live at XLR Lander Radio at 10 am every Monday

Articles

This New York deli offers customers free food if they can solve simple math problems

Rain may soon be an effective source of renewable energy

Dam levels reach two-year high, RFS declares all fires now contained

A couple flew home with their adopted infant. Strangers threw an impromptu baby shower on the plane

104-year-old World War II vet receives more than 70,000 valentines from well-wishers across the globe

2 Hawaii high school students raise money to help with fight against coronavirus

Coronavirus: China announces drop in new cases for third straight day

Indian government proposes a 10-year plan to protect birds

How shrubs can help solve climate change

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Warmth - Home

Fall’s Echos - Sleepy Fish

a life with you - Louie Zong