Citizen-led emergency response groups could be formed
By Hicbd
"The Neighborhood Response Program aims to establish citizen–led disaster response teams in neighborhoods throughout Corte Madera, Larkspur and the Greenbrae Hills. At present more than 40 Neighborhood Response Groups (NRGs) have been formed all for the purpose of preparing to take care of themselves following a disaster. The program is motivated by “neighbor helping neighbor,” the well-proven idea that we are all willing and able to help if we are provided a method and the means."
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Music on street corners could be identified / Shazam-ed
By Hicbd
"Now, a 22-year-old New York City transplant named Riley Walz is using Shazam and a strategically placed, solar-powered Android phone to create an archive of the neighborhood’s musical selections. He calls the project Bop Spotter — a play on words inspired by ShotSpotter, surveillance technology used by law enforcement (including SFPD) to capture gunshots."
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Tap / bottled water quality / chemicals could be discovered
By Hicbd
"The majority of our drinking water is contaminated with highly toxic chemicals and many water filters don't remove them all. Our app helps you discover and compare water brands from across the globe, providing you with in-depth insights into the purity, mineral content, and source of every bottle. Whether you're looking for an effective water filter, or comparing local water brands, Oasis empowers you to make informed choices about the water you drink."
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Video games could improve surgeons' / doctors' skills
By Hicbd
"Of note, procedures such as laparoscopic surgery or robotic surgery require some skills acquired in video games, such as visuospatial abilities, hand-eye coordination, and depth perception. One study has demonstrated that active gamers have better laparoscopic surgical skills than their non-gamer counterparts."
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Traumatized animals could be healed / heal humans
By Hicbd
"Founded by Ellie Laks in 1999, The Gentle Barn's mission is to provide sanctuary for abused animals who would not otherwise be able to find homes...The organization began allowing visitors the same year it opened, and later added animal-assisted therapy programs for disabled and special-needs children and at-risk youth, including inner-city gang members, drug addicts, and abused children."
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By Hicbd
"Cow hug therapy, also known as cow cuddling, is a type of animal-assisted therapy (AAT) that involves hugging cows for healing. It's believed to have mental health benefits, such as reducing stress and promoting positivity...The calming effects of cuddling with a pet or emotional support animal are said to be amplified when cuddling with larger mammals. Some say that hugging a cow can slow your pulse to match the cow's slower heart rate."
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High heels could be comfortable like sneakers
By Hicbd
"Today, Sara Blakely launches Sneex, a “luxury hybrid stiletto” which retails between $395 and $595. The sneaker heels were created over nine years with patent-pending technology that claims to provide the comfort of a sneaker with the height of a heel."
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Jack-o-lanterns could float in an armada / sail
By Hicbd
"On All Hallows' Day, the day after Halloween, Echo Lake in Mountainside reflected a warm orange glow as hundreds of jack-o'-lanterns were set afloat at The Great Pumpkin Sail. Families brought their creatively carved pumpkins with lids to the event and the county provided candles and floats. Hot chocolate, marshmallow and entertainment was also provided."
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Japanese food / onigiri / rice balls could be sold at 7-Elevens worldwide
By Hicbd
"In case you didn’t know, convenience store food in Japan is kind of a big deal, which is why plenty of American ears perked up at the news that 7-Eleven — the Japanese version — might be expanding its presence in the States. It’s also likely why people of X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, got so excited about a thread announcing that a number of San Francisco 7-Eleven stores have started selling onigiri, the triangle-shaped rice balls sold at the convenience store’s outlets in Asia."
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Frozen slushies could not be given to young children / have warning labels / not have glycerol
By Hicbd
"High consumption of glycerol containing slush ice drinks over a short period of time by young children could cause headaches, nausea and vomiting. On rare occasions, it could potentially lead to severe symptoms such as shock, hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) and loss of consciousness.”
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