In the first decade of the 21st century, the population of the world produced more economic output than in the first 19 centuries of the common era combined. If people do make history, then two people make twice as much history as one. Since there are almost 7 billion people alive today, it follows …
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That the new Golden Age of Television coincided with huge advancements in computer-generated effects can’t be a coincidence, right? Sure, celebrated shows like The Wire and Deadwood were maaaybe better known for their writing than they were for CGI, but these days it’s hard to find a classic show that doesn’t somehow include seamless special …
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This video is a tribute to the work of Aaron Sorkin: the recycled dialogue, recurring phrases, and familiar plot lines. This is not intended as a critique but rather a playful excursion through Sorkin’s wonderful world of words. – @KevinTPorter Scenes taken from: Malice A Few Good Men Bulworth Sports Night The West Wing …
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The Commercial Crew Program is responsible for helping companies develop vehicles that can ferry astronauts, and maybe civilians, to space. Could this lead to a ‘spaceline’ industry, a la the airlines? An interview with Ed Mango, manager of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program: What’s the goal of the Commercial Crew Program? We still have Americans in …
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This column is focused on “craft” beer, as opposed to the big brands that still dominate beer sales worldwide. The terms “craft beer” and “micro-brew” are sometimes used interchangeably, but they are actually distinct from one another. Micro-breweries produce less than 15,000 barrels of beer per year, while craft beer can be produced by breweries …
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Why rain barrels? Placed under a down spout, rain barrels conveniently collect rainwater that can be used to water gardens and lawns, wash cars or even fill birdbaths and ponds. A 1000 square foot roof yields about 600 gallons per inch of rainfall – that’s a lot of water (and money) to be saved. Rain …
Netflix continued the roll-out of its Just for Kids UI to a number of connected devices this week. Upon launch, the app prompts viewers to either access the regular Netflix experience or Just for Kids. The kids section adds TV show characters as categories and allows children to find episodes of a show without relying …
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From the first board-shaping school. The art of hand-shaping surfboards is being threatened by machines. Shaper Studios is changing that. The Mission Valley shaping school is allowing everyday surfers the chance to glass and paint what they ride. We drop in on owner Chris Clark, who says the studio is luring everyone from pros to …
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More on Project Glass: Google Glass launches for US-based I/O attendees $1500 and shipping early 2013 More Google Glass details: experimenting with connectivity options, control possible via voice // Thx – Matt Anderson
¡Qué Pinteresante!: Pinterest en español Gracias a los esfuerzos de nuestro equipo de traductores, tenemos el placer de anunciar que esta semana presentaremos Pinterest en español de América Latina. Si hablas español y no encuentras tu cuenta de Pinterest en español cuando inicies sesión, no te preocupes. Esta semana implementaremos el soporte multilingüe. La …
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