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Amazon Driver's Kindness, Mentor Senior Center, Major Data Breach
Issue #029
Issue
In this Mentor Local Buzz Issue…
🗓️ Events around the community
🌨️ Weather Forecast
🚚 Amazon Driver’s Act of Kindness Warms Ohio Man’s Heart and Ramp
🗞️ Mentor Senior Center: A Beacon of Activity for Seniors Over 55
⚕️Health Alert: Robitussin Recall
💻 Major Platforms and Government Data Compromised in Colossal Breach
🏀 Mentor High Basketball's Offensive Onslaught Overwhelms Strongsville
🏈Beyond the Game: Cleveland Browns' Act of Compassion for Local Man
🤣 Something Funny
Thursday January 25th
Friday January 26th
Saturday January 27th
Sunday January 28th
🚚 Amazon Driver’s Act of Kindness Warms Ohio Man’s Heart and Ramp
In Mentor, a heartwarming encounter unfolded when Amazon delivery driver Gequan Fletcher performed an act of spontaneous kindness for Don Wheeler, a customer who uses a wheelchair. Upon noticing Wheeler's snow-blocked rampway during a routine delivery, Fletcher took it upon himself to clear the pathway, greatly aiding Wheeler's mobility. This selfless act was especially meaningful to Wheeler, who usually faced significant challenges in dealing with such obstacles.
Fletcher's gesture was marked by a lack of expectation for recognition or social media accolades, deeply impressing Wheeler. The incident highlights the profound impact that simple acts of kindness can have, not only in easing physical burdens but also in uplifting spirits and reinforcing faith in humanity. Fletcher's humble approach to helping and Wheeler's heartfelt appreciation exemplify the beauty of genuine human connection and compassion.
See the full story and video here at news5cleveland.com
🗞️ Mentor Senior Center: A Beacon of Activity for Seniors Over 55
The Mentor Senior Center, catering to seniors aged 55 and above, offers a variety of amenities and programs. It includes a fitness center, library, computer room, and daily freshly made lunches. Operating on extended hours on Mondays and Wednesdays, the center ensures health safety protocols and follows the City of Mentor holiday schedule for closures.
The latest newsletter from the Mentor Senior Center: mentorseniorcenter.com
⚕️Health Alert: Robitussin Recall
Robitussin has recalled eight lots of its Honey CF Max Day and Nighttime Adult cough syrups nationwide due to microbial contamination, posing a serious risk to immunocompromised individuals, though no adverse reactions have been reported yet.
While the product is generally considered safe for those with a robust immune system, it could lead to severe, even life-threatening infections in people with weakened immune systems. This distinction highlights the need for heightened awareness and caution among consumers who are immunocompromised. The situation underscores the importance of product safety assessments, especially in terms of their impact on vulnerable populations.
Source: FDA
💻 Major Platforms and Government Data Compromised in Colossal Breach
Security experts have uncovered a massive data breach, possibly the largest to date, containing 26 billion records across 12 terabytes of data. This breach, known as the "mother of all breaches" (MOAB), includes sensitive information from various platforms like Twitter, Dropbox, LinkedIn, and government organizations. Although much of this data is from previous breaches, the presence of usernames and passwords raises significant security concerns, especially for credential stuffing attacks. Experts stress the importance of strong password practices and two-factor authentication to protect against such cybersecurity threats.
Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash
🏀 Mentor High Basketball's Offensive Onslaught Overwhelms Strongsville
In a thrilling game, Mentor High School's boys basketball team, executed a dynamic, all-pressing strategy to secure a remarkable 114-100 victory against Strongsville.
This game not only showcased Mentor's offensive strength but also ended Strongsville's nine-game winning streak, pushing Mentor's season record to 8-4. The standout player of the match was Matthew Biddell, who scored a career-high 46 points, including eight 3-pointers, and achieved a personal milestone of surpassing 1,000 career points. Teammate Ian Ioppolo also played a significant role, contributing 30 points to the team's total score. On the opposing side, Strongsville's Josh Byers led with 34 points.
Mentor's aggressive playing style, a hallmark of their season, has led to consistently high scores, often exceeding 90 points and crossing the 100-point mark multiple times.
Source: Ground.news
🏈Beyond the Game: Cleveland Browns' Act of Compassion for Local Man
In a touching story of kindness and inspiration, Cleveland Browns player Dorian Thompson-Robinson went above and beyond to uplift Kevin Kilbane, a Westlake man battling congenital heart disease. Kevin, the youngest of five siblings, has faced numerous health challenges since birth, including open heart surgeries and a pacemaker. His most recent surgery in October was fraught with complications, resulting in an extended hospital stay and a challenging recovery period at home.
The Kilbane family, hoping to brighten Kevin's spirits, reached out to Browns players for a supportive gesture. To their surprise, Thompson-Robinson responded with exceptional generosity. Instead of just sending a get-well video as requested, he personally delivered a signed jersey to Kevin's doorstep, a moment captured by the family's doorbell camera. This act of kindness, shared on social media, quickly gained widespread attention, exemplifying the profound impact of a simple yet heartfelt gesture. Thompson-Robinson's thoughtful note to Kevin, encouraging him to keep faith and recognizing his strength, offered a much-needed motivational boost to Kevin and his family during a challenging time.
Read More and See the Video Here by Fox8News
🤣🤣 Something Funny
Something Funny 🤣🤣
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