Fascinating Products That Fool the Eye
What happens when a talented visual arts inventor makes products that entertain and enrich our lives? A company called Eye Think, Inc. is born.
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Author: Judy Berna
Talk Like a Pirate Day: The Inspiration in a Peg Leg
A peg leg can be a fun accessory for amputees. But in one dancer’s case, they can also restore the joy of life.
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How a Decade of Technology Helped This Amputee
Along with the changes in the hardware they wear, perceptions of amputees have changed in the past decade.
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Why You Need a GoPro Camera in Your Diaper Bag
Need a durable, waterproof, shockproof video camera to film your baby’s milestones? Look to the one the pros use – GoPro.
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A New Bridge in Three Days? You Just Watch.
How do you replace a major bridge, on a major highway, without causing traffic jams for months? You think back to the days you used to play with Lego bricks.
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From Artificial Limbs to Art: How 3D Printers Are Changing Everything
Ten things 3D printers are revolutionizing.
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Goal Zero Solar Charging Kit Giveaway!
Enter to win the fantastic Goal Zero Solar Charging Kit in our latest giveaway!
Continue ReadingA Lego Prosthetic Leg
What’s the best thing you’ve ever made out of Lego bricks? Ever try a prosthetic leg?
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Amputees Are Putting Their Best Foot Forward
Gone are the days when amputees felt a need to hide their prosthetic limbs. Now a blank leg socket can be a way to express personality.
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How 3-D Printers Have Given People Fingers
Look what happens when 3-D printers are used to create new options for hand amputees.
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How Goal Zero Solar Chargers Will Fit Your Life
Finally using solar energy in your everyday life is easy and affordable. Take a look at the new Goal Zero products.
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It's Summertime – Find a Festival!
Do something different with your kids this summer; find a festival or event you’ve never experienced before!
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Amputee News Roundup With GeekMom Judy
As your resident amputee GeekMom contributor, I like to keep you informed about all the new and exciting things that are going on in the lives of amputees.
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Alana Smith – Awesome Geek Girl of the Day!
The fact that Alana Smith is the youngest person to ever earn a medal in the X Games would be enough to earn her the title of Awesome Geek Girl of the Day. The youngest person to ever win a medal at the X Games is a girl! That’s a lot to celebrate. But here is the story behind the story.
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Seven Things I Love About the X Games
I spent most of my childhood unable to do sports. I watched from the sidelines with envy, knowing my deformed foot wouldn’t allow me to jump into the action. Maybe that’s why I love having active kids. At any given time in our house you’ll find ramps being built, new flips being practiced on the trampoline, and skis being loaded and unloaded from our worn out Suburban. I love watching my kids run, board, ski, skate and jump–all the things I couldn’t do when I was their age.
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Chop Chop – A Fun Cooking Magazine For Families
One of the most exciting resources I’ve found lately, that brings it all together beautifully, is a bright little magazine called Chop Chop.
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David Sedaris – My Geek Crush
The first time I stumbled upon a David Sedaris book at my local library, it was all over. I was hooked, addicted, strung out, and not willing to ever let him go. And today, his new book is out!
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The 5 Things I’d Tell the New Boston Amputees–From a Fellow Amputee
I’ve been an amputee for over 9 years. I’ve cruised the amputee websites for even longer than that, as I was one of the lucky few who got research the one legged life before I lost my limb. There are many things I’ve learned from being in the amputee world. One of them is that explosions almost always equal lost limbs.
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Happy National Cheese Ball Day!
Today is National Cheese Ball Day!
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Dolls for Downs – A Beautiful New Addition
Connie Feda was frustrated, as her daughter Hannah, who happens to have Down Syndrome, realized she’d never play with a doll who actually looked like her. Connie Freda decided it was time that changed.
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