Good News Notes: “Most of the energy that hits a solar panel is wasted. Energy technology researcher Peng Wang told IE that less than 20 percent of the energy that hits a solar panel gets turned into electricity. The rest is turned into heat, which can cause the panel to become even less efficient. Researchers have spent decades figuring…
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Arnold Schwarzenegger Donates Homes to Homeless Veterans for Christmas
Good News Notes: “Arnold Schwarzenegger is making a difference in the lives of veterans this holiday season. Schwarzenegger, 74, personally donated 25 homes to veterans in the Los Angeles area who had been previously living on the street, he shared on Twitter Thursday. The former California governor unveiled the homes this week as an early Christmas gift. “Today,…
‘This Is A Blessing’: Delaware County Heating Company Ensuring Families In Need Are Not Left In Cold This Winter – CBS Philly
Good News Notes: “This is the second winter in a row the Wilson family had to rely on a kerosene heater and a wood-burning fireplace for heat inside their Drexel Hill home. ‘It was cold in there. It was like trying to make ends meet, getting wood, finding wood from the side of the streets….
Miami Heat’s Chris Silva Hugs Mom For First Time In Years During Pre-Game Emotional Reunion
Good News Notes: “Silva, 23, who left his home country of Gabon, in Africa in 2012, had only seen his mom only once in the past several years. On Friday, Chris’s mom, Carine surprised his son to tears just hours before tipoff in front of his coach and teammates at the American Airlines Arena. It…
Son takes over reins of Freedom Fuel to help veterans weather winter
Good News Notes: “Some 200 Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association members gathered Saturday to participate in a charity ride to benefit Freedom Fuel.” Freedom Fuel is a nonprofit organization that provides free fuel to heat the homes of veterans in need. Many, though, are simply too proud to ask for help. View the whole story here:…