Kenyan innovator invents "smart gloves" to translate sign language
This is amazingly cool!
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Jez commenter eliza-cat is in a bad situation, and has okayed a share here to see if anyone has any advice. It’s probably a good idea to reply to her original post, rather than my post here. (grr; kinja won’t allow a straight share anymore, so I hope this works)
In a Black Mirror, darkly
WHAT EVEN IS THIS?
Your morning "Awwww"
Rocco, the African Grey Parrot loooooves Alexa and like to order things online, and dance to Alexa music.
Your daily cry
This young man’s compassion and humanity are unbelievable. After this disgusting bullying, he’s offered the hand of friendship to those who bullied him.
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Apparently kinja will no longer allow a straight share; only an embed in a new post. All hail the newer more improved kinja. So go to Novel Solution’s comment to reply, rather than this post.
Protests planned for Thursday, Nov. 8
Re; the Sessions firing and Whitaker hiring. From act.moveon.org
If you voted early ...
A commenter on Palmer Report is urging people to check online to see if your ballot has been received and counted.
Aussie doggies; Kelpies and Cattle Dogs
I get to do a twofer; featuring the theme of the week and highlighting my angel doggie, Kia, who is most likely a blend of two fine Aussie herding dogs, the Kelpie and the Cattle Dog. As far as I can tell, the only Australian breeds are herding dogs. Both Kelpies and Cattle Dogs are medium sized dogs, coming to about…
Avoid stories about the Kashoggi murder
Very, very disturbing.
A small ray of sunshine
Reverend William Barber, a wise and gentle man, a true Christian (and I say that as an agnotic; he walks the walk), has been awarded a MacArthur Award. From Wonkette;
Don't just "respond" to Trump's climate change denial; "treespond"
Here are a couple of inspirational articles from Treehugger, one of my favourite sites;
Toronto meetup with HoneyHeart
All new update; mrsfinch is available for dinner, as am I. I’m heading out for dinner, so will not be replying until later in the evening.
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