A Daily Antidote to Everything Else
The bionic hand is fitted with a camera that ‘instantaneously takes a picture of the object in front of it, assesses its shape and size and triggers a series of movements in the hand.’
Source: UK Engineers Develop Prosthetic Hand That Can ‘See’
I think the digitization and miniaturization of cameras and the smarts behind them has to be one of the most enabling developments in recent decades. Everything from large scale — autonomous cars — to small scale — “smart” prosthetics.
One of the limited items Ruwaida carried with her on her journey was a wooden mold that her mother used to teach her to make traditional, Syrian cookies. Ruwaida had no idea as she packed the family heirlooms that the cookie mold would hold the key to her earning a living in the U.S.
Source: Refugee woman supports family with cookie-baking business – TODAY.com
The cookies sound delicious. 🙂
Your morning cup of joe might soon be able to wake up not just you – but your car too.
Source: Morning Cup of Coffee Can Now Easily Create Biofuel – Good News Network
Well, there ya go. I can probably fuel a small fleet all by myself. 🙂
Freddie the tortoise is a great example of how modern technology can help disabled animals and drastically improve their lives.
Source: Tortoise Gets Hand-Painted 3D Printed Shell After Surviving Forest Fire
I think a lot of people sometimes wonder what 3D printing might be truly useful for. Tortoise shells are nice, and this is a great story, but I see this as much a proof of what kinds of things might be possible in the future. Tortoise shells today, tomorrow’s possibilities are endless….
Though Torrey Smith signed with the Philadelphia Eagles this past winter, the wide receiver is still taking care of Baltimore.
Source: Eagles WR Torrey Smith and Wife Pay Adoption Fee for 46 Baltimore Animals | Bleacher Report
This is actually one of several “sports celebs do good” stories that I’ve run across in recent days. Not only are they great stories, but they show a side of sports celebrity that doesn’t get nearly enough press.
She’s the sweetest sister ever and I love her so much, said Caitlin Sanders of the newly adopted Chloe.
Source: Forest Park family adopts six blood siblings who didn’t want to be separated – WCPO Cincinnati, OH
Adding six to five is “above and beyond”, for sure. But the goal that lead to it — keeping six siblings together — isn’t something that just anyone can, or would, do. Impressive. (Bonus goodness: the GoFundMe set up for them has blown through it’s goal. 🙂 )
Seven-year-old Anu from the UK showed her new prosthetic blade to her classmates at school and received the warmest welcome. (BBC Midlands Today)
I’d like to think that most of us would be as accepting as this little girl’s classmates.
We needed a quick learner; one small enough to fit into the nooks and crannies cats hide in. Mostly, we needed a dog with no desire whatsoever to chase cats
Source: Experience: my dog rescues cats | Life and style | The Guardian
Service dogs, and that they can be so well trained to a specific task, are pretty amazing. I love this one just because it seems so counter-intuitive … and yet it brings real comfort to people.
The mother soon realized that it was for her own good.
Source: Let’s pay tribute to the airline that did everything in its power to help a mother in need | Newsner
Again, I suspect that things similar – though perhaps not as extreme – as this happen every day. Particularly on Southwest, it would appear. 🙂
Just wanted to share a good story about some amazing people! – via Facebook
Returning a wallet is probably pretty commonplace. What’s impressive – and I suspect also more commonplace than most people realize – is the cash left alone. Clearly it means a lot to the person who lost it.