“I personally never used a public library as a child or as a young adult,” he told GNN. “So this is where the love letter starts—describing our wonderful experiences going there hundreds of times—even to this day…”
2.The 30 Best Things to Come Out of Canada Include Insulin, Peanut Butter–and Ryan Reynolds
A poll of 2,000 adults found many are unaware of the innovations and famous faces that have emanated from America’s northern neighbor.The pacemaker, alkaline batteries, and the more obvious maple syrup are among the top inventions from Canada, along with the walkie-talkie and again unsurprisingly, the snowmobile and the snowblower.
Favorite celebrity exports include Keanu Reeves, Bryan Adams, and Celine Dion.48% of those 2,000 Americans wrongly believe Canadian-born Jim Carrey is from America, and a similar percentage think the same about Pamela Anderson.
3. 24 Prison Inmates Get College Degrees, Graduate Together Thanks to UC Program
In California, prison inmates are preparing to make their second chance count by studying towards a college degree while incarcerated.Yesterday, 24 inmates in caps and gowns at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego graduated with associates degrees in sociology and liberal arts before a ceremony honoring their commitments.The degrees were provided and issued by Southwestern College via the Restorative Justice Program of California state, which allows prisoners to study face-to-face with teachers while incarcerated.
So far the program has helped over 1,500 people better their chances for a successful societal re-entry by increasing their employability, skill sets, and knowledge.
