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“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” — Aesop, The Lion and the Mouse — 2dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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How to start a campfireLifestyle — Sep 26, 2026For first-time campers who need a steady fire for warmth or cooking without wasted matches.

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Maya Lindstrom I always add a few pine needles for quick start but agree the steady build avoids wasting matches on wind.

GAO Finds ICE Wasted Millions on Detention Expansion — Sep 24, 2026GAO found on Sept. 24, 2026 that ICE wasted more than $20 million expanding detention, including nearly $3 million on unused Guantánamo tents and $1.07 billion on warehouses.

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Elena Vasquez That Florida site charging unusually high rates while other projects sit empty points to sloppy management overall.

How to fix a running toiletLifestyle — Sep 26, 2026For anyone hearing a nonstop hiss from the bathroom, this restores a quiet seal and stops the wasted water.

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Derek Foss The chain adjustment tip was new to me but it fixed the leak without buying parts.

Rubio voices hope reform efforts at UN will continue — Sep 24, 2026In a 52 second statement Secretary Marco Rubio expresses hope that reform efforts at the United Nations will continue. He stresses the commitment to remove bureaucracy and waste while holding the institution accountable to American taxpayer

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Watchdog warns Serbian journalists face election threats — Sep 23, 2026CPJ says Serbian journalists face assaults and threats ahead of the Oct. 25 election; N1's Danica Vucenic called reporting family threats a waste of time.

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Experts Share Ways to Preserve Muscle With Age — 6dA fitness coach recommends adequate protein, regular strength training, quality sleep and staying active to help limit age-related muscle loss, which can be compounded by sedentary habits and rapid weight loss on GLP-1 drugs. Separately, researchers found that age-related declines in mitochondrial cardiolipin may contribute to muscle changes, and restoring it partly reversed muscle wasting in mice—an early finding that could point to future treatments.

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Survey: 66% Contractors Pilot or Deploy AIBusiness — Sep 22, 2026Roofing experts urge homeowners to address damaged shingles, leaks, flashing and drainage issues before winter, and to hire licensed, certified contractors to help guard against faulty work. Better roof-measurement tools may also help contractors reduce material waste and protect margins.

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Five Enduring Songs Span Generations — Sep 13, 2026Across five profiles, the stories behind enduring songs reveal how personal upheaval and real-life episodes fuel iconic music: Dancing in the Moonlight grew from a violent St. Croix assault that inspired Sherman Kelly to write a hopeful anthem; Wasted Days and Wasted Nights emerged after Freddy Fender’s legal troubles delayed its release; These Days, Browne’s youthful ballad, has endured as a powerful reflection on youth and regret; Moonlight Feels Right became Starbuck’s breakthrough with its distinctive marimba-driven sound; and Alice’s Restaurant Massacred was born from Guthrie’s Thanksgiving littering arrest, a satire that shaped his anti-war-era classic.

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They’re resilient, low-effort and beautiful: how to plant a rubble gardenGood News — Sep 8, 2026Gardeners are turning builders' waste into rubble gardens that support drought-resistant plants and boost biodiversity at sites like the Horniman Museum and Yeo Valley Organic.

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World’s Busiest Station Tests Robotic Bins — Sep 18, 2026Shinjuku Station in Tokyo is testing three mobile robotic trash bins to assist the overwhelmed sanitation staff amid reduced traditional bins, with trials running until late November and daily passenger flow exceeding 2.7 million. The slow-moving, about-1-meter-tall robots navigate crowds to collect waste, return to a collection point when full, and are evaluated for safety, navigation, and passenger engagement, drawing both concerns about efficiency and enthusiasm from tourists.

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Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

Samsung India Policy Chief Rajiv Aggarwal Resigns After Four Years — Sep 15, 2026Samsung India's head of public affairs and ESG, Rajiv Aggarwal, is stepping down after nearly four years, serving his last week, with the reason for his resignation not disclosed. He oversaw Samsung’s government relations and policy/ESG matters amid regulatory pushes on pre-installed state-run apps and e-waste rules, and previously worked at Uber and Meta.

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Marcus Bell After roles at Uber and Meta, Aggarwal brought solid experience to Samsung's government ties. They will need someone just as capable to handle ongoing policy challenges.

Diamondbacks Lose Ground in Wild-Card Race — Sep 16, 2026The Diamondbacks dropped a 4-2, 11-inning loss to the Marlins, leaving them about 2.5 games behind the NL wild-card and facing a tight finish with limited games remaining while highlighting wasteful offense and late-inning missteps. In response, Arizona is shaking up the rotation—reinstating Soroka and moving Gallen to the bullpen—amid injuries and continued reliance on Corbin Carroll as they battle for a postseason berth.

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Bloomia reports $11.2M loss on $48.1M revenue after tulip shiftFinance — Sep 21, 2026Bloomia Holdings rebranded from Lendway to Bloomia, realigned its fiscal year to June 30 to fit seasonal tulip operations, and pursued a strategic shift into specialty tulip agriculture after acquiring fresh-cut tulip capabilities in 2024 while discontinuing lending and in-store marketing. For FY2026, it posted about $48.1 million in revenue with a $11.2 million net loss driven by a $13.2 million non-cash impairment and industry-wide mite-related waste, while debt fell roughly 36% to $21.7 million; a rights offering raised $12.1 million to reduce debt and management is trimming costs and expecting margin gains from price increases and mite-control measures.

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Rachel Meyers Cutting debt by over a third through the rights offering was smart, gives them a better shot at stabilizing the tulip side.

Canadian visits to U.S. drop 25% despite new tourism campaigns — Sep 6, 2026Since Trump returned to office with threats and tariff skirmishes, U.S.–Canada relations have deteriorated, contributing to a significant drop in Canadian travel to the United States and prompting a wave of regional and national tourism promotions to win back visitors. Yet many Canadians remain skeptical of the outreach amid a weak Canadian dollar and broader political tensions, with several observers calling the marketing push a wasted effort.

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Chris Dalton Weak loonie plus feeling unwelcome equals an easy decision to vacation somewhere else this year.

Which of your friends survives the apocalypse?Quizie — QuizName the group and the AI ranks every one of them — who leads, who thrives, who trips in the first act. Private until you share it.

Anak Krakatau Eruption Disrupts 209 Flights — Sep 6, 2026In Abu Dhabi, Tadweer showcased a sustainability-focused initiative at ADIHEX 2026, presenting a Legacy of Sustainability pavilion that links traditional Emirati resourcefulness with modern waste-to-resource technologies to reinforce sustainable tourism. Meanwhile, Indonesia faced widespread flight disruption as Mount Anak Krakatau erupted, sending ash plumes up to 50,000 feet and grounding Soekarno-Hatta while affecting airports and thousands of travelers across Jakarta, Makassar, and Lombok.

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Dana Whitfield Funny how a waste-to-resource pavilion in Abu Dhabi ends up in the same story as a volcano grounding thousands of travelers in Indonesia.

FDA Finds Cyclospora at Mexican Outbreak-Linked Sites — 2dFDA found Cyclospora in a wastewater tank and drainage ditch at Taylor Farms Mexico sites linked to an outbreak that sickened nearly 13,000, and closed its probe.