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“Electrical boxes turned into public artworks actually helped to curb tagging,” said San Diego artist LeoAngelo Lacuna Reyes. “They brighten up the neighborhood.”
Source: Electrical boxes were defaced. A teacher and students turn them into art.
Cool idea.
The most common retinal cell types forming synapses were photoreceptors – rods and cones – which are lost in diseases like retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration, as well as in certain eye injuries.
Exciting!
These discreet mobility enhancing intelligent prosthetics are growing in number and variance, and offer patients the chance of a normal life.
Source: A Discreet Set of ‘Weable Muscles’ Restores Mobility in Those Who Have Trouble Moving Their Arms
Very cool possibilities.
So it makes it that much more difficult when folks facing obstacles — like housing insecurity, hospitalization, or deployment — need to find a new way to take care of their furry friends. Luckily, other animal-loving helpers have dedicated their livelihoods to helping others.
Source: These Organizations Help Dogs When Their Owners Are In Need
Particularly valuable for deployed military as well as others in need.
“I’ve always wanted a bus for my clients,” Mo Thompson told FOX Television stations. The video has already garnered more than 50 million views on TikTok.
Source: Heartwarming video: Doggy ‘daycare’ bus in Alaska goes viral on TikTok
Very cool.
A chance encounter led to a campaign to raise money for an 82-year-old Navy veteran’s retirement.
Source: Walmart cashier, 82, retires after TikTok raises $100,000
More social media for good.
A Las Vegas restaurant owner has had more business in the past couple of days than in the restaurant’s entire existence, thanks to a viral TikTok video. Frankenson’s, a pizzeria in Las Vegas, went from having almost no customers to being sold ou
Source: Restaurant Owner Cries Tears Of Joy After TikToker Saves His Business
Social media for good. 🙂
A teacher in Melbourne, Australia, made handmade toys for her students based on their drawings.
Source: Teacher transforms students’ drawings of monsters into plush toys
Impressive!
Gary McKee had been aiming to reach the target for charity, having run 26.2 miles every day this year.
Source: Marathon man Gary McKee hits £1m goal after 365th run of 2022
Wow!
Even on the greyest day in Somerset County, there’s a spot in St. Albans that is light, warm and full of life.
Source: Cat sanctuary helps cats and seniors find companions
Great setup.