By Hicbd
"The American family, constantly reshaping its contours and configurations, is assuming yet another new look as a rising number of adults formally adopt other grown men and women, providing many of these (people) with their first, true taste of home...A handful of restrictions dot the legal landscape: Michigan, Nebraska and Ohio, experts say, only allow the adoptions of permanently disabled adults – or of an adult who has a long-established relationship with a foster parent or step-parent."
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Omnidirectional balls could be wheels
By Hicbd
"Each motor has a very minimal gear reduction to maintain the necessary amount of torque to the wheel that drives the ball to keep the whole thing upright, whether Bruton is sitting on it or not. And these aren't your standard wheels either, they're omni-wheels, capable of not only forward and reverse motion, but laterally, allowing his latest invention to travel in any direction on the ground, as unnatural as it may look."
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NICUs could have private rooms for parents to stay nearby to newborns
By Hicbd
"Private NICU rooms are a new standard for improved patient outcomes. Benefits for babies cared for in single-family rooms include higher weight at discharge and more rapid weight gain. Also, they require fewer medical procedures and experience less stress, lethargy and pain. Researchers have attributed these findings to increased maternal involvement. A private-room setting provides space and privacy sought by parents to breastfeed, practice skin-to-skin bonding, and be more intimately involved in their baby’s care. Private rooms allow parents to stay overnight with their newborn, and give staff more access and interaction with the family and patient."
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Tiramisu could be made fresh, tableside
By Hicbd
"At all three locations of celebrated Sicilian chef Philip Guardione’s popular restaurants, the tiramisu includes a complete tableside assembly that is almost as fun to watch as it is to dig into the silky delicacy, which is presented in an overflowing coffee cup."
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Children facing serious illness could attend summer camps
By Hicbd
"SeriousFun is more than a collection of camps—it’s a global movement united by a shared vision of inclusion, possibility, and play. With programs spanning more than 19 countries and 12 languages, our network brings together experts, resources, and passionate people to deliver life-changing support to families facing childhood illness."
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Black hair products / braids could not be harmful / carcinogenic
By Hicbd
"A growing body of evidence suggests that chemicals in hair relaxers—products aimed at straightening hair—and other hair products marketed to Black girls and women contain endocrine-disrupting substances linked with early menstruation, reproductive health issues, and cancer. But these remain largely unregulated in the U.S."
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Governments could not have obsolete, outdated, siloed technological systems
By Hicbd
"Across the global landscape of government IT, a critical challenge has taken root: the persistence of legacy systems – outdated software and hardware that remain operational for essential functions. Over the past quarter-century, research consistently shows that 60-80% of public sector IT spending is consumed by maintaining these aging assets, leaving insufficient resources for modernization."
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Coffee capsules could be flash frozen
By Hicbd
"The Massachusetts-based company makes frozen coffee capsules by grinding beans at peak freshness, brewing them at 10 times the strength of normal coffee, then flash-freezing the results into concentrated pods for easy home melting. Developed by a team of MIT chemists and engineers, Cometeer’s proprietary extraction technology considers factors such as oxidation, grind size, and roast level to achieve the best-tasting coffee, which is then plunged in a liquid nitrogen bath to lock in the flavor."
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Japanese cleansing routines could be meditative rituals for self-care / rejuvenation
By Hicbd
"In Japan, cleansing is the cornerstone of any skincare routine. The practice often involves double cleansing, where the first cleanse removes makeup and impurities, and the second cleanse purifies the skin. This process is done with gentle, circular motions, promoting relaxation and increasing blood circulation. The mindfulness here lies in taking the time to focus on the sensation of the products on your skin, turning a mundane task into a moment of self-care...The Japanese onsen (hot spring) tradition emphasizes the importance of bathing as a time for relaxation and reflection."
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Office space could be rented with other companies
By Hicbd
"Tandem Space is a marketplace for office space that facilitates companies to find and rent office space, including shared spaces and private offices, with flexible lease terms and a focus on ease of move-in and transparent pricing."
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