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3ders.org - Making clothes at home with your 3D clothing printer

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From www.3ders.org - March 16, 2013 7:55 PM
How we live by 2050? Industrial designer Joshua Harris has created a concept that in the future, we could use a clothing printer to manufacture our clothes at home.

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I AM NOT A LOAN

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From www.iamnotaloan.org - March 12, 2013 7:16 AM
Right now, Americans owe more than $1 trillion in student loans, and hard-working students are being priced out of higher education. Join the fight to end our nation's student debt crisis.
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I wish this included those of us who've already graduated and are buried in that debt... But it's a start.

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Red Vintage Vespa

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From www.thefancy.com - March 11, 2013 5:12 PM
You've been invited to thefancy.com! Discover amazing stuff, collect the things you love, buy it all in one place - membership is free.
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Classic Atari 2600 Comes Back To Life As iPhone Speaker Dock

Classic Atari 2600 Comes Back To Life As iPhone Speaker Dock | Nerdy Needs | Scoop.it
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Meet Kraftwerk's Original 3-D Animator, Rebecca Allen | Underwire | Wired.com

Meet Kraftwerk's Original 3-D Animator, Rebecca Allen | Underwire | Wired.com | Nerdy Needs | Scoop.it
From www.wired.com - March 7, 2013 3:46 PM

When Kraftwerk needed a video to match its electronic music nearly three decades ago, the band turned to Rebecca Allen, a pioneer in the field of computer art. Allen was the creative genius at the helm for 1986′s “Musique Non Stop,” one of the earliest examples of rendered 3-D graphics in a music video.

 

Creating the milestone video, which made Allen a major force behind the German band’s visual aesthetic in the ’80s, was a painstaking process that took nearly two years for Allen and her team at the New York Institute of Technology’s Computer Graphics Laboratory to complete.

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App Turns Your Screen Into A Retro Monitor - DesignTAXI.com

App Turns Your Screen Into A Retro Monitor - DesignTAXI.com | Nerdy Needs | Scoop.it
From designtaxi.com - March 6, 2013 2:51 AM

It will be just like using a computer circa 1982, only better—Blinky is capable of generating “text art” from photographs or video and users will have the option of saving screen shots as well. 

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Could the ancient Romans have built a digital computer? |

Could the ancient Romans have built a digital computer? | | Nerdy Needs | Scoop.it
From www.hscott.net - March 1, 2013 7:07 AM

The Romans were undoubtedly master engineers. They were experts at civil engineering, building roads, improving sanitation, inventing Roman concrete, and constructing aqueducts that adhere to tolerances impressive even by today’s standards. Perhaps the best evidence of their aptitude is the fact that many of those structures still stand today, almost 2000 years later. They even began dabbling in technology vastly ahead of their time. Hero of Alexandria drew up plans for a rudimentary steam engine in his Spiritalia seu Pneumatica. He called it the aeolipile.


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A very thought provoking article. 

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Watch the spectacular mating ritual of the dramatically colored male peacock spiders in south-east Australia

Watch the spectacular mating ritual of the dramatically colored male peacock spiders in south-east Australia | Nerdy Needs | Scoop.it
From www.dailymail.co.uk - February 10, 2013 6:50 PM

These miniature arachnids are part of the Maratus genus of spiders that live in the south east of Australia. There are 20 known species of peacock spider but only eight have been formally identified. Peacock spiders are so small you could fit ten of them on a fingernail.

 

These dramatic-looking spiders may seem like they're getting ready to attack, but this colourful display from male peacock spiders is in fact a mating ritual. Similar to peacock birds, where this spider gets its nickname from, the male flashes its brightly coloured, iridescent stomach flaps in a bid to attract females. And even if these arachnids did attack, they wouldn't get far because the adults only grow to about 5 mm long.

 

Videos: http://tinyurl.com/a462k98


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Parka Avenue: What is the ultimate Mod scooter? Vespa vs Lambretta

Parka Avenue: What is the ultimate Mod scooter? Vespa vs Lambretta | Nerdy Needs | Scoop.it
From parkaavenue.blogspot.com - February 25, 2013 3:15 PM
First, most Mods fall into two camps: Vespa or Lambretta. Just like the age old Coca-Cola vs Pepsi rivalry, the two Italian scooter brands have been trying to outshine each other since the start. (I'm a Coke fan by the way) ...
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I really wanted a scooter when I lived downtown. The big drawback ws finding a secure place to park it any place I stopped. But, it would been so great for jaunting around town.
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Being a female software engineer

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From femalesoftwareeng.tumblr.com - February 23, 2013 9:43 AM
Group therapy for our many shared experiences
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Using Facial Recognition To Express Emoticons - PSFK

Using Facial Recognition To Express Emoticons - PSFK | Nerdy Needs | Scoop.it
From www.psfk.com - February 19, 2013 1:08 PM
The Auto Smiley application uses facial recognition to monitor and digitally express when a user has made a smile.
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Star Trek Nail Tattoos [pic]

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From globalgeeknews.com - February 20, 2013 1:52 PM
Until today, I have never heard of fingernail tattoos before.  I have heard of fake fingernails and I have posted a ton of amazing fingernail art paint jobs that people have done both on here and m...

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Star Trek Nail Tattoos - Why? It is Logical.
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Nye's Place in the Sun

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From online.wsj.com - February 20, 2013 11:14 PM
Bill Nye talks about his own home to show how energy-efficient houses save both money and the environment.
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Look at the slideshow for great photos - like of Bill's bow tie collection!

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The Hobbit Hole Litter Box [Pic]

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Fun Facts: Triple Crown Infographic | Dames of Chance

Fun Facts: Triple Crown Infographic | Dames of Chance | Nerdy Needs | Scoop.it
From www.damesofchance.com - January 30, 2013 9:23 PM
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A Preview Of Elkhorn

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From www.wehaveyourcollectibles.com - January 30, 2013 9:22 PM
As Hubby mentioned, we’ll be among the over 500 dealers selling at the Elkhorn Antique Flea Market (at the Walworth County Fairgrounds in Wisconsin) this weekend. Here are a few of the antiqu...
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And Then You Tell Them Not To Play With Their Food

And Then You Tell Them Not To Play With Their Food | Nerdy Needs | Scoop.it
From www.kitschy-kitschy-coo.com - January 30, 2013 9:22 PM
A colorful Lego Cake.
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Om Nom Nom Nom: Thor Cupcake [Pic]

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From www.geeksaresexy.net - January 30, 2013 9:22 PM
I just have a lot of beautiful shots of of my Thor cupcakes and they must be shared! Mostly because that helmet was the bane of my existence. Fun Fact: T
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Napping

From www.patioproductions.com - January 30, 2013 9:22 PM
When’s the last time you let yourself have a nice, leisurely nap? Whether it’s spent inside or in the majestic outdoors, nap-time is the best time to re-invigorate your body and mind. But as wonde
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Tomorrow’s world: A guide to the next 150 years

Tomorrow’s world: A guide to the next 150 years | Nerdy Needs | Scoop.it
From www.bbc.com - January 30, 2013 9:22 PM
Explore our graphical guide to the advances of the future, from 2013 to 2150.
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Girl, 4, joins Mensa with 159 IQ

Girl, 4, joins Mensa with 159 IQ | Nerdy Needs | Scoop.it
From www.bbc.co.uk - January 30, 2013 9:22 PM
A four-year-old girl from Hampshire is accepted into Mensa with an IQ just one point below Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking.
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Retro Mid Century Teal Metal Wire Record Stand

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From www.etsy.com - January 30, 2013 9:22 PM
Circa 1960s, this metal record stand has been painted teal and is ready for the spin doctor in you! It is sturdy, compact and perfect for a
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Stuyvesant Town: This is Your Home

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French Artisan Takes Recycled Metal to the Dark Side with an Awesome Darth Vader Bust | A Green Living Blog - Go Green, Green Home, Green Energy

French Artisan Takes Recycled Metal to the Dark Side with an Awesome Darth Vader Bust | A Green Living Blog - Go Green, Green Home, Green Energy | Nerdy Needs | Scoop.it
From agreenliving.org - January 30, 2013 9:22 PM
French artisan Alain Bellino took his craft to the dark side when he welded a number of leftover metal pieces together to create this surprisingly realistic  Darth Vader bust.
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Understanding Genetics

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From genetics.thetech.org - January 30, 2013 9:22 PM
April 29, 2004

The short answer is that at this time we can't exactly figure out how old someone is from their DNA. However, it is fun to think about how this might be done in the future by looking at how DNA changes with age.
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Curated by Deanna Dahlsad
An opinionated woman obsessed with objects, entertained by ephemera, intrigued by researching, fascinated by culture & addicted to writing. The wind says my name; doesn't put an @ in front of it, so maybe you don't notice. http://www.kitsch-slapped.com
Other Topics
A Marketing Mix
Adventures in advertising and marketing - the contemporary, the historical, and the hysterical. http://deanna.dahlsad.com/
Antiques & Vintage Collectibles
Collecting old things; heirlooms and new to you things! Companion to http://www.inherited-values.com/
Colorful Prism Of Racism
Racism past and present. Companion to http://www.kitsch-slapped.com/category/colorful-prism-of-racism/
Consumption Junction
Consumerism meets marketing; who & what manipulates the free market of goods & services. See also: http://www.kitsch-slapped.com/category/ze-big-mouth-promotions-stuff/
Crimes Against Humanity
From lone gunmen on hills to mass movements. Depressing as hell, really.
Cultural History
The roots of culture; history and pre-history.
Dare To Be A Feminist
I do. http://www.kitsch-slapped.com/category/hey-sister-can-you-spare-some-social-change/
For Art's Sake-1
Art, crafts, and the people who make them. To inspire and purchase. Companion to http://www.ululating-undulating-ungulate.com/
Herstory
History as this woman sees it. The serious, the kitsch, the opinionated. Companion to http://www.kitsch-slapped.com/
In The Name Of God
Mainly acts done in the name of religion, but also discussions of atheism, faith, & spirituality.
Kinsanity
Let's just say I have reasons to learn more about mental health, special needs children, psychology, and the like.
Kitsch
Mostly vintage and retro "badness" but you can decide how delicious it is. http://www.kitschy-kitschy-coo.com/blog/
Nerdy Needs
The stuff of nerdy, geeky, dreams.
Readin', 'Ritin', and (Publishing) 'Rithmetic
The meaning behind the math of the bottom line in publishing and the media. For writers, publishers, and bloggers (which are a combination of the two).
Sex Positive
Sexuality as a human right.
Vintage Living Today For A Future Tomorrow
It's as easy to romanticize the past as it is to demonize it; instead, let's learn from it. More than living simply, more than living 'green', thrifty grandmas knew the importance of the 'economics' in Home Economics. The history of home ec, lessons in thrift, practical tips and ideas from the past focused on sustainability for families and out planet. Companion to http://www.thingsyourgrandmotherknew.com/
Visiting The Past
Travel based on grande ideas, locations, and persons of the past.
Walking On Sunshine
Stuff that makes me smile.
You Call It Obsession & Obscure; I Call It Research & Important
Links to (many of) my columns and articles.
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