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Hello friends. On the coattails of a divided U.S. election, extremist attacks, and polarizing sensational news, a rise in professed differences also sparks a rise in the tremendous potential energy of our undercurrent of unity. This week, we are witness to a diverse constellation of silver linings exemplified by everyday heroes from France to Brazil, Indonesia to the United States.

NEWS

Horrified By Deadly Attacks, French Muslims Protect Church

Horrified By Deadly Attacks, French Muslims Protect Church

Alain Mendez | AP

Elyazid Benferhat and a friend pulled together a group of Muslim men who stood guard outside their town cathedral in a display of solidarity with Catholics during All Saint's weekend. This protective gesture was in response to the deadly Islamic extremist attacks happening in France. Not only was Benferhat disheartened by the attacks on his fellow French citizens, they reinforce a stigma associated with French Muslims who have nothing to do with nor support the acts of violence. The small town gesture has received national attention, and Benferhat's group is considering "how to take the idea forward," the Associated Press reports. They'd "like to do it again for Christmas, and for other towns.... Whatever [Benferhat] does next, he says, 'it will come from the heart'.” Read Full Story.

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NEWS

Moment Of Unity Between Trump And Biden Voters In Arizona

Moment Of Unity Between Trump And Biden Voters In Arizona

Speaking to the BBC's Sophie Long on November 7, voters at a Trump rally in Arizona displayed a civility rarely televised across a turbulent presidential election. "These two [standing next to me] have been wonderful, there have been a lot of people checking in with me saying, 'Hey, we just want to make sure you feel comfortable ... because, right now, you're the odd one out,'" said a Biden supporter of the Trump rally-goers. "Americans can unitedly stand and overcome any division," she added. Next to her, a woman, draped in a Trump-Pence flag replied, "I respect her vote. Obviously we voted differently.... She's been super kind as well. We've been standing here having a conversation." BBC's Long then turned to another Trump supporter carrying arms, and asked, "Are Biden supporters welcome at this Trump rally?" "Absolutely. They're Americans, why wouldn't they be?" the man replied. Read Full Story.

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BUSINESS

Long Island's South Fork Bakery Provides People With Disabilities Full-time Jobs

Long Island's South Fork Bakery Provides People With Disabilities Full-time Jobs

Mae Mu | Unsplash

Shirley Ruch is a language and speech therapist specializing in working with children with autism. Ruch was moved to open a bakery to create job opportunities when many of her clients had trouble gaining employment. Since she had already used cooking and baking in her therapy practice, a bakery was the logical choice. Ruch hopes that with this bakery more adults with disabilities will find their purpose and will show people that hiring an employee with a disability will make for a great employee no matter the task. Read Full Story.

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SCHOOLS

Indonesians Collect Old Phones To Help Students Get Online

Indonesians Collect Old Phones To Help Students Get Online

Tatan Syuflana | AP

Ghina Ghaliya and 11 other journalists in Jarkarta organized a group to collect money and food for people in need shortly after the pandemic hit the area. When a garbage collector asked the journalist if she had an old mobile phone to help his children access online learning, their focus shifted to collecting old cell phones. Many kids are still doing schooling from home, and having to share devices across the household isn't working well. Some kids are falling behind in their studies and some parents are losing work opportunities during peak times when their phone is needed to complete their work. So far, Ghaliya's group has collected and dispersed more 300 phones and $35,000. The money allows them to purchase additional phones and supply Internet access to those without. This small gesture is putting the parents and children at ease and bringing smiles to their faces. Read Full Story.

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TECHNOLOGY

Bionic Gloves Help Keep The Music Playing For Brazilian Pianist

Bionic Gloves Help Keep The Music Playing For Brazilian Pianist

AP

Acclaimed Brazilian pianist Joao Carlos Martins had not played with 10 fingers since he lost the use of his right hand in a 1995 mugging in Bulgaria. Today he has returned to play his favorite Bach sonatas, thanks to bionic gloves invented by industrial designer Ubiratan Bizarro. The gloves have rods that make the fingers spring back up after they depress the keys and allow the pianist to continue playing. Bizarro says he got the idea from Formula 1 motor racing technology. He spent less than $100 to make the first pair for Martins and now exports them to Europe under the brand name Bionic Extender Gloves. Martins said, To be able to use all 10 fingers again more than 20 years later is a miracle for me at the age of 80. Read Full Story.

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