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China’s self-driving trackless train hits the streets of Zhuzhou | Inhabitat – Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building

November 2, 2017 by Leo

The Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit (ART) could ease emissions and traffic for a fraction of the cost of building a subway or streetcar system.

Source: China’s self-driving trackless train hits the streets of Zhuzhou | Inhabitat – Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building

I think we also call this a “bus”. 🙂 (They refer to it as a cross between a bus and a tram in the article.) Using existing streets for this makes so much sense. I hope we see more.

Dad Turns Son’s Wheelchair Into ‘Game Of Thrones’ Dragon For Halloween | HuffPost

November 1, 2017 by Leo

Every Halloween, Massachusetts dad Tom Hardy makes his son the “king of the neighborhood” by incorporating his child’s wheelchair into magnificent costumes.

Source: Dad Turns Son’s Wheelchair Into ‘Game Of Thrones’ Dragon For Halloween | HuffPost

This is the third wheelchair costume story I’ve run into this year. Very creative, and very cool.

Santa Rosa police give out more than a thousand Halloween costumes to fire-stressed kids | The Press Democrat –

October 31, 2017 by Leo

The Santa Rosa Police Department worked for more than a week to collect new Halloween costumes for children affected by the fires.

Source: Santa Rosa police give out more than a thousand Halloween costumes to fire-stressed kids | The Press Democrat –

Nice. Not something I would have thought of. A clear win for the kids who really need it.

This Service Dog Has Become the Most Popular Worker on College Campus – Good News Network

October 30, 2017 by Leo

If you see a beautiful black dog walking around the campus of the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, curb your temptation to pet her. The K9 isn’t someone’s pet or the university mascot—she’s working.

Source: This Service Dog Has Become the Most Popular Worker on College Campus – Good News Network

I’m always amazed at how well service dogs can improve the lives of those whom they assist.

Dale Sanders, 82, is now the oldest person to hike the 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail in a year – The Washington Post

October 29, 2017 by Leo

He is, incidentally, two years older than the Appalachian Trail, which was officially “connected” in 1937.

Source: Dale Sanders, 82, is now the oldest person to hike the 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail in a year – The Washington Post

From the article: ““The best comment from one of them was, ‘I want to be like you when I’m your age,’ .”  That’s exactly what I was going to say.

Mariners from Honolulu rescued after 5 months at sea on damaged boat | KHON2

October 28, 2017 by Leo

“It was very depressing, and it was very hopeless. The only thing you can do, you use what you can and what you have. You have no other choice.”

Source: Mariners from Honolulu rescued after 5 months at sea on damaged boat | KHON2

I can’t imagine….

Woman in Wheelchair Fulfills Dream of Seeing Endangered Gorillas After She’s Carried Up Mountain | Inside Edition

October 27, 2017 by Leo

She flew to Rwanda for the chance.

Source: Woman in Wheelchair Fulfills Dream of Seeing Endangered Gorillas After She’s Carried Up Mountain | Inside Edition

I particularly like this quote from the article: “They were clambering all over their silverback father, swinging from overhanging vines and brilliantly for me [and] were mesmerized by the sight of a wheelchair in their midst.”

Transparent Cells Can Turn Any Glass Surface into Solar Panel–Even Car Windows

October 26, 2017 by Leo

Scientists at Michigan State University detailed in a paper in the journal Nature Energy how highly transparent solar applications could “nearly meet U.S. electricity demand” and drastically reduce reliance upon fossil fuels.

Source: Transparent Cells Can Turn Any Glass Surface into Solar Panel–Even Car Windows

This kind of stuff is SO promising, and the potential is SO great.

Dentist fixes domestic abuse survivor’s tooth for free in heartbreaking video

October 25, 2017 by Leo

“A moment I will cherish forever.”​

Source: Dentist fixes domestic abuse survivor’s tooth for free in heartbreaking video

Well, that’s just cool.

Strudel The Obese Dog’s Fitness Journey Is Nothing Short Of Inspiring | HuffPost

October 24, 2017 by Leo

Obesity is a real problem for cats and dogs in the United States, and extra pounds can lead to serious health issues and a lower quality of life.

Source: Strudel The Obese Dog’s Fitness Journey Is Nothing Short Of Inspiring | HuffPost

I love stories like this — not that the dog got into this shape, but the recovery and better life that results from the weight loss. In the Corgi world we had “Reba the svelte“, a 70lb(!) Corgi, where a more typical weight would be 30 or even less. Reba also lived a long and happy life after her rehab: not quite 14 years, which is very good for a Corgi.

PS: Love the name: Strudel. 🙂

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