Newlsetter #3: magnets, nature and the cat island
< Back Newlsetter #3: magnets, nature and the cat island Tom & Jasmin 4. März 2024 Can you smell that? Is that awesome sauce? With some tasty treats?Time for some good news. EU-wide nature restoration law gets passed – Europe. Restoring ecosystems? Reversing the decline of natural habitats? We love that. We love mother earth! Have a look Binman rescues man, woman and dog from burning building – UK. Bins collected. Lives saved. All in a day’s work – awesome. Learn more Homeless are trained as tour guides to offer their unique perspectives – UK. A new sense of purpose, a new income stream and a new side of the city. What a fantastic project this is. Read more The “Cat Island” of Shanghai – China. This grass-roots non-profit has built up a loving feline playground for Shanghai’s strays. Cute cats – everywhere! See the island The “Atlanta Magnet Man” cleaning up the streets – USA. No more nails on these streets. Awesome work – Alex! Watch and read That’s it for this week – we hope you’ve been Well Fed
Newsletter #14: hendrix, beautiful streets and bum-breathing punk turtles
< Back Newsletter #14: hendrix, beautiful streets and bum-breathing punk turtles Tom & Jasmin 20. Mai 2024 Spread the hugs, kisses and love!Time for some good news. 71 of the most beautiful streets around the world – Global. Have you been to any of these streets? See the beauty Town Saves the Threatened Bum-Breathing Punk Turtle – Australia. Known fondly as the “Bum-breathing punk”, the Mary River Turtle was once one of the continent’s most endangered. Not anymore! Well done Tiaro. Read on App makes it easy to find wheelchair-friendly restaurants & coffee shops – U.S.A. Because everyone benefits from inclusive design. Learn more Age no barrier for Italy’s 90-year-old sprint queen – Italy. Emma Maria Mazzenga claimed another world record in the 90 and over age group this month when she ran the 200 metres outdoors in 51.47 seconds. Yes, over 90! See the speed The 10 best concert setlists of all time – Global. This one might cause some controversy, but we see it as celebrating some of the best music to have ever been created. We love it. Sing it loud! Read more On this day… 20.5.1932 Emilia Earhart lands near Londonderry, Ireland, and becomes the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. Take me back That’s it for this week – we hope you’ve been Well Fed
Newsletter #15: potatoes, inventions and an army of street stitchers
< Back Newsletter #15: potatoes, inventions and an army of street stitchers Tom & Jasmin 27. Mai 2024 We’re sending all of the love your way. Yes, to you!Time for some good news. 2 Teens Won $50,000 for inventing a device that can filter toxic microplastics from water – U.S.A. Victoria Ou and Justin Huang, both 17, have developed the first filtration system to successfully use ultrasound to filter microplastics from water. What an achievement! The future is bright. Read more India’s elderly and disabled now able to vote from home – India. More than 17 million such voters have registered across the country. Voting matters. Take a look “Stitch it, don’t ditch it” – Scotland. Mary Morton has built an army of volunteer street stitchers who repair the clothes of passers-by for free. Wonderful work, Mary! Learn more 11 Acres Of Green Roofs To Capture Rainwater In Flood-Prone Amsterdam – The Netherlands. The Dutch have always been able to control water – and now they’re stepping up once again. Take a look Millions of potatoes given away – U.S.A. After an exceptional year for potatoes, farmer Isaiah Hofer gave away 100,000 bags of surplus potatoes to the Farmlink Project. Read on On this day… 27.5.1997 First all-female-expedition reaches the North Pole. Take me back That’s it for this week – we hope you’ve been Well Fed
Newsletter #16: pregnancy, education and the stanley pup
< Back Newsletter #16: pregnancy, education and the stanley pup Tom & Jasmin 3. Juni 2024 Juicy June has arrived. What was the highlight of your weekend?Time for some good news. Japanese government making all publicly funded research free to read – Japan. That means Japan is among the first countries in the world to forge a nationwide plan for Open Access. Education for all. Read more FIFA adopts new protocols to support players during pregnancy (and after birth) – Global. Longer paid maternity leave and improvements for those adopting/non-biological parents of newborns. Fantastic move, FIFA. Take a look Ancient terracotta air coolers fighting the heat – India. The ancient practice of chilling water is making a return as temperatures rise in India. Ancient technology, modern world = a happy marriage. Learn more First ever Stanley Pup arrives – U.S.A. Petco Love is parterning with the National Hockey League (NHL). When you adopt from your local shelter, everyone wins. Take a look Preschool teacher donates liver to save former students life – U.S.A. A beautiful story. Teachers just take that extra step, don’t they? Read more On this day… 03.6.1967 Aretha Franklin’s cover of the Otis Redding song “Respect” reaches No. 1 on Billboard singles charts Take me back That’s it for this week – we hope you’ve been Well Fed
Newsletter #17: butterflies, blind-surfing and male birth control
< Back Newsletter #17: butterflies, blind-surfing and male birth control Tom & Jasmin 10. Juni 2024 We hope this email receives you well and hungry for some goodness.To everyone who celebrates – we wish a happy Pride month! 🏳️🌈Time for some good news. Hundreds of Mayors pledge to protect the migration of the Monarch butterfly – U.S.A. Monarch butterflies play an important role as pollinators – ensuring ecosystems can thrive and grow. Cities as large as Los Angeles joined the pledge. Read more Canada is opening its first full-scale free grocery store for people in need – Canada. This model offers people choice when they are in need. An absolute treasure. Ring those bells New male birth control gel is found safe and effective – Global. Fantastic news for the future of male contraceptives! Learn more Inspiring young woman and gold medalist surfs expertly despite being visually impaired – Spain. Carmen, what a role model you are! Watch this video to catch a glimpse of her passion and achievements. Take a look Newly found fungus is feasting away on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch – Global. Time and time again our planet proves to find its own solutions. Mother nature, we are so impressed. Read on On this day… 10.06.2003 NASA’s Spirit Rover is launched and begins his mission to explore Mars. Go back in time That’s it for this week – we hope you’ve been Well Fed
Newsletter #18: beaches, wild horses and “freedom empanadas
< Back Newsletter #18: beaches, wild horses and “freedom empanadas” Tom & Jasmin 17. Juni 2024 The sweetness just keeps on coming.To help us spread all of this joy further, please do share with your friends and online. We’d like to reach as many people as possible.To everyone who celebrates – we wish a happy Pride month! 🏳️🌈Time for some good news. “Freedom Empanadas” Are The Tasty New Challenge to Venezuela’s Authoritarian Leadership – Venezuela. These sisters have emerged as unlikely political folk heroes, for all of the right reasons. It’s great to see humanity shine through. Read on Colorado State Parks Now Offer Free App To Help Blind Visitors – U.S.A. The Aira guided-walking app is free for all and the reviews are rocking. Well done Colorado! Take a look Przewalksi Horses Return To The Golden Steppe Of Kazakhstan – Kazakhstan. For the first time in at least 200 years these endangered wild horses have returned. Wonderful. Learn more Free Contraception Helps Finland Reduce Teenage Abortions By 66% – Finland. The 66% drop is based on data been recorded between 2000 and 2023. Take a look The 25 Most Beautiful Beaches In The World – Global. Pink sands? Kangaroos? Lush mountains? You’ll find them here. See the beaches On this day… 17.06.1991 South Africa abolishes legal framework of Apartheid laws. Take me back That’s it for this week – we hope you’ve been Well Fed
Newsletter #19: Coldplay, rare cats and same-sex marriage
< Back Newsletter #19: Coldplay, rare cats and same-sex marriage Tom & Jasmin 24. Juni 2024 Take a moment for yourself. See the joy and wonder in the world around you.To everyone who celebrates – we wish a happy Pride month! 🏳️🌈 Time for some good news. Coldplay’s New Album Is Made Of River Plastic – Global. What a fantastic and innovative idea. Ocean Cleanup will be responsible for a limited edition version. Could this be the new norm? Read more Thailand Becomes First South-East Asian Country To Legalise Same Sex Marriage – Thailand. The landmark bill was approved in the Senate on 18th June 2024. Awesome! Take a look One Of The World’s Rarest Cats No Longer Endangered – Global. Its population grew from 62 mature individuals in 2001 to 648 in 2022 meaning it moves from “endangered” to “vulnerable”. We welcome this great news! Learn more Californian Holiday Helps 3,600+ Animals Get Adopted, Nearly Doubling Goal – U.S.A. The first-ever Adopt-A-Pet Day has been a huge success. Look at those happy pups! Take a look 91% Of Europe’s Cities Are Looking To Nature-Based Solutions To Fight Climate Change – Europe. After record breaking heatwaves in 2023, a recent report found almost all European cities are using nature-based solutions as their tool of choice to improve resilience. Read on On this day… 24.06.1829 Formerly enslaved Mary Prince is the first to publish the account of a black woman’s life in the United Kingdom and subsequently became a free person. Take me back That’s it for this week – we hope you’ve been Well Fed
Newsletter #20: butterflies, trees and the world’s ugliest dog
< Back Newsletter #20: butterflies, trees and the world’s ugliest dog Tom & Jasmin 1. Juli 2024 Well, that went quick. 20 weeks in and you beautiful people received and opened so many of our stories. Time for some good news. Deforestation In The Amazon Reaches Lowest Level Since 2018 – Brazil. That’s a huge 40% decrease compared to last year!? Yes! Read more Lung Cancer Drug Elicits Unprecedented Results In New Trial – Australia. The results of this trial phase three trial present the longest profession-free survival data ever reported. That’s huge! Check it out “Wild Thang” Wins Word’s ugliest Dog Contest – Global. A slightly different kind of good news, but, look at Wild Thang! See more Butterflies Fly 2,600 Miles Across The Atlantic Ocean – Global. Understanding the “painted ladies” crazy huge journey has been described as ” a brilliant piece of biological detective work”. Take a look Democratic Republic Of Congo Plants More Than 800 Million Trees Between 2019 And 2023 – Democratic Republic Of Congo. Program officials say they achieved 90% of their target. Read on On this day… 01.07.1960 Status Indians receive the right to vote in federal elections, no longer losing their status or treaty rights in the process. Take me back That’s it for this week – we hope you’ve been Well Fed
Newsletter #21: pygmy whales, comedy wildlife awards and the Israeli & Palestinian youth choir
< Back Newsletter #21: pygmy whales, comedy wildlife awards and the Israeli & Palestinian youth choir Tom & Jasmin 8. Juli 2024 Here we go! The week begins and we’re riding high. You hopping aboard? Time for some good news. 12 Little Acts Of Kindness: What Friends And Strangers Did For Each Other In Their Hour Of Need – Global. Stories from LA, the U.K. and Trinidad and Tobago bring joy to our hearts in this one. Read on Ocean Tribunal Ruling Gives Power To Small Island Nations – Global. Good news from the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) for islands including the Bahamas, Antigua and Barbuda. Good news for the world! See more Voices Grow In Strength For This Israeli & Palestinian Youth Choir – Jerusalem. 12 years since they began, this choir keeps on singing. “We reject war, occupation, and terror. And instead, we decided to sing for peace, justice, inclusion, and equality”. Learn more Baby Delight As Pygmy Blue Whale Calf Sighted Off Ningaloo – Australia. This could well be the youngest pygmy blue whale ever seen in Australian waters! Stunning! Take a look The Most Hilarious Entries So Far In The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards – Global. Ah, nature. Wonderful mother nature and its animals. How can you not smile at these pictures? See the pics On this day… 08.07.1996 British girls group the Spice Girls release their debut single “Wannabe” in the UK. Take me back That’s it for this week – we hope you’ve been Well Fed
Newsletter #22: lovebirds, Greek gods and sustainable tourism
< Back Newsletter #22: lovebirds, Greek gods and sustainable tourism Tom & Jasmin 15. Juli 2024 Another day, another hooray! Let’s start the week with a smile. Time for some good news. World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Commercial Ferry To Start Operating Soon – U.S.A. This little ferry won’t only transport people in the San Francisco Bay but also servers as a beacon of hope for a greener and cleaner future of marine vessels. Watch and read Two Endangered Parrots Brought Together In Loving Wildlife Conservation Attempt – England. Love is in the air! Conservationists say this pair at the Twycross Zoo could save the red-fronted macaws from extinction. Take a look New “CopenPay” Initiative Rewards Sustainable Behaviour While Visiting Copenhagen – Denmark. Rewards ranging from free meals to boat rides can be earned by simply approaching the city in a conscious, sustainable way. We are thrilled by this concept!! Learn more 2000-Year-Old Statue To Be Among The Best-Preserved Bulgarian Discoveries Of Its Kind – Bulgaria. What a stunning accidental find! This discovery believed to be the Greek messenger god “Hermes” delivers some ancient good news! Marvel at the marble Furry Blood-Donating Hero Has Saved 160 Dog Lives – England. After an impressive 40 donations Sharwood, retires with a snooze. Being a hero can be that easy – We love you Sherwood! Read more On this day… 15.07.1799 The Rosetta Stone is found in the Egyptian village of Rosetta by French Captain Pierre-François Bouchard. Take me back That’s it for this week – we hope you’ve been Well Fed