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These Little Athletes Glued to Their Phones Are Not Ignoring Each Other as Adults Assume

August 24, 2017 by Leo

The coolest thing I’ve seen today: players from the DR and South Dakota having a conversation w/ @Google translate. #MLBLittleLeagueClassic

Source: These Little Athletes Glued to Their Phones Are Not Ignoring Each Other as Adults Assume

I’ve long said that technology brings us closer together. This is a wonderful example.

Disney-Themed Bionic Arms to be 3D Printed for Little Heroes | Nerdist

August 23, 2017 by Leo

Prosthetic hands are a functioning, every-day part of the wearer, so it’s important that they build self-confidence as well as improve physical capabilities.

Source: Disney-Themed Bionic Arms to be 3D Printed for Little Heroes | Nerdist

My inner geek (which isn’t always so “inner” at all) just loves this. 🙂

Blind Pitbull Abandoned On Park Bench After Giving Birth Finally Gets The Love She Deserves | Bored Panda

August 22, 2017 by Leo

Abandoning pets is never cool, but abandoning a blind dog who’s sick and scared out of her wits is an especially inconceivable act. Unfortunately, that’s what happened to Poly, this loveable blind pitbull who was rescued from a public park in Santa Barbara, California.

Source: Blind Pitbull Abandoned On Park Bench After Giving Birth Finally Gets The Love She Deserves | Bored Panda

And her crowd funding campaign’s goal of $3,000 has been blown away … $15,000 as I write this. The worst brings out the best. (Having had a mostly-blind-from-birth dog myself for several years I can attest to their amazing adaptability. Poly’s got every chance to have a long and happy life.)

Star Wars Feel the Force charity ‘overwhelmed’ after theft – BBC News

August 21, 2017 by Leo

The charity has received dozens of donations following the theft of Star Wars and Star Trek toys.

Source: Star Wars Feel the Force charity ‘overwhelmed’ after theft – BBC News

I love that the response was described as “epic”. 🙂

How a Toronto hospital uses virtual reality to grant dying patients a last wish – Toronto – CBC News

August 20, 2017 by Leo

A Toronto IT consultant has dedicated himself to taking hospital patients outside of their rooms using custom-made movies and a set of virtual reality goggles.

Source: How a Toronto hospital uses virtual reality to grant dying patients a last wish – Toronto – CBC News

“Virtual bucket list” — what a great concept and a great use of technology.

How Free Eyeglasses Are Boosting Test Scores in Baltimore – POLITICO Magazine

August 19, 2017 by Leo

Educators know that poor kids do worse in school. The solution might be as simple as helping them see the board.

Source: How Free Eyeglasses Are Boosting Test Scores in Baltimore – POLITICO Magazine

Such a simple thing so many of us take for granted, with such a positive result…

Are You An ‘Elder Orphan’? – Life Matters Media

August 18, 2017 by Leo

“Elder orphans,” or unbefriended adults, are seniors without children, partners or close relatives. Now there’s a new Facebook group with more than 5,000 members to help them find support as they age.

Source: Are You An ‘Elder Orphan’? – Life Matters Media

Another great way that technology, and online communities, can bring people together. Contrary to those who say technology isolated, here’s clear case where it’s an alternative to isolation.

Plants ‘hijacked’ to make polio vaccine – BBC News

August 17, 2017 by Leo

A breakthrough could lead to easier, faster and cheaper vaccines.

Source: Plants ‘hijacked’ to make polio vaccine – BBC News

The quote that sparked more of my attention: “Outwardly it looks almost identical to poliovirus but – like the difference between a mannequin and person – it is empty on the inside.
It has all the features needed to train the immune system, but none of the weapons to cause an infection.” This opens some promising doors for the future, I think…

Woman Donates Prosthetic Leg to Amputee in Africa in Memory of Beloved Father – Good News Shared

August 16, 2017 by Leo

After unsuccessfully attempting to return her late father’s prosthetic leg to the NHS, Glenda Hughes found a charity who were able to give it to someone who needs it. Just 1 in 10 people with physical disabilities in the developing world have access to assistive technology, according to the World Health Organisation. Legs4Africa, based in…

Source: Woman Donates Prosthetic Leg to Amputee in Africa in Memory of Beloved Father – Good News Shared

I love that Ms Hughes took the effort to find an appropriate way to do this….

This Simple Box Serves Up Running Water And Clean Electricity In Remote Locations

August 15, 2017 by Leo

The box itself is a simple container, measuring six by six by six feet. With solar panels on top and water treatment inside, it can help remote communities with both off-grid energy and easily accessible filtered water.

Source: This Simple Box Serves Up Running Water And Clean Electricity In Remote Locations (FastCompany)

Once again, innovation that can help make people’s lives better in very fundamental ways.

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