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Flowing, breathable, beachy-type tunic
Here’s contributor Lynne Spreen, talking about her new favorite place to shop for breathable fiber casual clothes. Hi Barb, here is the first outfit, 2 pics, one of back and one of front. I just...
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Plant or pet? Dino Pet uses algae to create light
Blurring the line between pets and plants, Dean Sauer and Andy Bass of Yonder Biology in San Diego have come up with the Dino Pet: a living, bioluminescent night light/pet. This little...
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Retiree becomes legs and hands for paralyzed teen
If you are feeling like you are too old to make a difference, I hope this story changes your mind. Ernest Green, a retired Engineer, heard that Collin Smith was paralyzed from the chest down in a car...
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For a tiny vacation, why not stay in a tiny hotel?
For a unique vacation experience, try a tiny hotel in Portland Oregon, where you stay in a tiny house in the Alberta Arts district. There’s lots of sights to see and things to do, plus local food...
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Match cooking prep system offers independence to adults with autism
This idea was the thesis project of Syracuse University Industrial Design graduate Amanda Savitsky. Measuring cups and bowls that are numbered, different colors, and different shapes, so those with...
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Plushy snuggly bathrobe, fun slippers and pj’s
With colder weather around the corner, here’s a snuggly warm submission from contributor Margaret Kumma. Plus, she’s got creative uses for some of these items that go beyond sleeping. The bathrobe is a...
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Programmer teaches homeless man to code
Here’s a great Labor Day story: Pat McConlogue, a NYC programmer and entrepreneur, offered Leo, a homeless man, either $100 or the chance to learn how to code. Leo chose learning to code. After only...
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Costco employees show how to be the best
Kindness pays. You’ve heard in the news about what a great business Costco is, how it pays it’s employees well and has kind and sensible business practices. Well, here’s a tribute to the employees...
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My son, the tech guy/philosopher
Today is the first day of senior year for my son. I’m so excited for what this school year holds for him: a computing systems class, helping one teacher by community mentoring Algebra, and helping a...
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Orchestra instruments made from garbage
This creative community created instruments out of garbage found in their landfill…and created an orchestra called the LandFillHarmonic. Give a listen. What kinds of creative ideas can we generate...
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RentTheChicken.com lets you practice raising backyard chickens
If you like the idea of having fresh eggs straight from the backyard, but aren’t sure if you’re ready to commit, RentTheChicken.com lets you rent some chickens! Here’s how they pitch their service:...
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Aronia: The North American super berry with cancer-fighting properties | Fox...
Aronia Berries, also known as Choke Cherries, are a native American fruit. They are full of antioxidents and make great juice. So why don’t more people grow them? Well, for one, they taste...
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USS Enterprise-like flat LED light bulb could end up selling for $3
LED light in the shape of the Enterprise! Not only is this a great energy saving practical idea for a light bulb, IT’S IN THE SHAPE OF THE ENTERPRISE! Here’s the whole article from Gizmag: Not long...
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Start a business for basically free
Having your own website, analytics, social media, etc. is a great resource if you’re looking to start your own business. With wordpress.org, not only can you get a website free, but the e-commerce...
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The neighborhood we all want
Here’s your feel good moment for today – a song written and sung by my husband. Video shot and produced by my daughter. This is a song about the neighborbood we want to see – local, global, and...
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Tunic top and skinny elastic waist jeans
Boy did I have fun this past week. Went to The Difference where they were hosting a free seminar on fall fashion for the classic type. Classic types tend to stay in our fashion rut – hey, if it was...
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Can bullying be an immune reaction?
We’ve all seen it happen: the kind, patient person suddenly flares up and bites someone’s head off for no reason. Could the reason ‘nice’ people lash out for no apparent reason be related to their...
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Better idea for news!
If you’ve never heard of Upworthy, I’d like to introduce you. This site is so encouraging/inspiring that I’ve subscribed to. It’s an example of where media is going – a POSITIVE direction that’s...
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Moser Lamp: a plastic bottle makes free light
With electricity becoming more expensive, here’s a way to save resources and get free lighting. The Moser Lamp, invented by Alfredo Moser, is simply a clean empty plastic bottle filled with water and...
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