San Pellegrino has found a way to let virtual tourists walk the streets of Taormina, Sicily. Too bad the tours are so short and available only through Facebook. There are lots of places I'd poke around in this way.

Now it is legit. MLA has announced proper form for citing tweet in an academic paper. pic.twitter.com/MqndMSg8RD"

— Elaine Showalter (@ecshowalter) August 7, 2013

My work is no longer academic, but I actually have wondered about proper form from time to time. Mystery solved.

The Verge has posted about National Geographic's use of drones and robots in nature photography with a how-to video and some stunning stills. This video from microdrones is more fun.

Mashable's introduction to some of the health care applications of Glass.

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I couldn't wait to read more about beer delivery by drone at the OppiKoppi Music Festival. I still can't believe news of this system took so long to reach me. The video doesn't emphasize the drones enough. On the other hand, it looks like the festival will really be fun.

I learned about OppiKoppi at Slate. They cover some of the same ground I've already visited, but before they're through they introduce a company called Matternet. They envision a considerably more practical and purposeful use—drone delivery of medications and small packages in roadless areas. Stick with the video—the drones don't make their appearance until the end, after the need and the possibility has been clearly established.

I love reading about peaceful uses of drones and seeing what ingenuity and vision can imagine.