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Sound Braid

	Sound Braid This was just a quick experiment but I'd love to see (hear) your better version, if you want to make one :D Doodle Music: http://youtu.be/Av_Us6xHkUc Braid-r...	From: Vihart Views: 301 2403 ratings
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Voice-Activated Systems Make Driving Less Safe

New study finds that hands-free technologies take drivers' minds off the road even if their eyes aren’t



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TED: Andrew McAfee: What will future jobs look like? - Andrew McAfee (2013)

Economist Andrew McAfee suggests that, yes, probably, droids will take our jobs -- or at least the kinds of jobs we know now. In this far-seeing talk, he thinks through what future jobs might look like, and how to educate coming generations to hold them.



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9 tall ships to visit Green Bay this summer

Green Bay — Nine tall ships will be making their way to Green Bay this summer.



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Michele Bachmann Figures Why Not, Introduces Homosexual-Beheading Bill

WASHINGTON—Saying that she’ll be gone soon anyway so she might as well, Minnesota congresswoman Michele Bachmann introduced H.R.



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Man On Cusp Of Having Fun Suddenly Remembers Every Single One Of His Responsibilities

GAITHERSBURG, MD—Local man Marshall Platt, 34, came tantalizingly close to kicking back and having a good time while attending a friend’s barbeque last night before remembering each and every one of his professional and personal obligations, b...



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Graphene Image Sensor 1000 Times More Sensitive to Light

New graphene sensor promises to transform the digital camera industry with cheap and efficient image sensors



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TED: Paola Antonelli: Why I brought Pac-Man to MoMA - Paola Antonelli (2013)

When the Museum of Modern Art's senior curator of architecture and design announced the acquisition of 14 video games in 2012, "all hell broke loose." In this far-ranging, entertaining, and deeply insightful talk, Paola Antonelli explains why she's delighted to challenge preconceived ideas about art and galleries, and describes her burning wish to help establish a broader understanding of design.



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Sorenthia Light by Studio Dunn

Studio Dunn debuted a new light fixture at ICFF this year called Sorenthia. The fixture was inspired by kelp’s long blades and beaded joints and the brass form combines the beauty of nature with sharp, industrial lines.

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Constructed of brass and steel elements, the simplicity of the design lets the brass finish really stand out. The elongated bulbs continue the beautiful linear quality that sets the piece apart. I love that you can literally configure multiple units together to create a customized fixture.

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Sticks and Stones

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Colorful Paper Art by Yulia Brodskaya

I absolutely love colorful handcrafted items, and Yulia's paper crafts are breathtaking. I am so impressed by how Yulia was able to create such intricate works of art by only using paper.

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More public school students qualify for reduced-price lunches

The percentage of children in Wisconsin public schools who come from families poor enough to receive free and reduced-priced lunches has increased for the ninth year in a row.



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American Voices: Yahoo Buying Tumblr For $1.1 Billion

As part of CEO Marissa Mayer’s strategy to expand the company’s social and mobile presence and attract younger users, Yahoo will purchase the popular blogging service Tumblr for $1.1 billion in cash.



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