Author Archives
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The LEGO Story
This book tells the extraordinary story of a global company and a Danish family who for ninety years have defended children’s right to play-and who believe grown-ups, too, should make the time to nurture their inner child. The LEGO Story… Read More ›
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How Timex watches became fashionable again
These were the defining characteristics of Timex watches for men in the 1990s. The once-prestigious American watchmaker had transitioned into a purveyor of dependable but disposable watches sold everywhere from department stores to drug stores. Their function was purely utilitarian,… Read More ›
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The life cycle of a monarch butterfly
We should all know roughly how the evolution of a butterfly comes to be, but it is wonderful to watch the process happen in the above clip. It shows just how amazing the creatures we rarely think about are.
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When you browse and buy in person, paragraph and place are joined forever
I can certainly remember where I was when I first encountered a great many of my favourite books. I never meant to keep these memories; I seem to have had no say in the matter. The bookstores, my mind decided,… Read More ›
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Young lives are being destroyed
Our children and young people are facing mental health challenges on an unprecedented scale. Tragically, there seems to be little meaningful action being taken in response. My 17-year-old son died by suicide last year. We had spent over a year… Read More ›
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slow roads: endless driving zen
slow roads is a browser based game with no goal, no real achievements and no social elements at all. And this is exactly what the developers were aiming to do with it. Good for a few minutes distraction.
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Tidbyt: Personal Pixel Display
Use Tidbyt to check the weather, or when your train is arriving. Track your favorite stock tickers, or your favorite sports teams… More here. The beauty of this product is the way it uses what would normally be described as… Read More ›
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A wearable hug
The Apollo™ wearable provides scientifically proven touch therapy that you can wear as a band around your ankle, wrist, or as a clip attached to your clothing. The Apollo device’s silent, soothing vibrations speak to your nervous system, telling you… Read More ›
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Forté for Apple Watch review
The Forté for Apple Watch cradle is typically Twelve South and dare I say typically Apple. The stainless steel frame and black leather base are without doubt elegant and it would work perfectly with a stainless steep Apple Watch. It… Read More ›
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Get debunking, people.
“To fully realize the impact everyday tech has on us, we sourced scientific research and expert opinion on the subject,” the TollFreeForwarding post reads, “before working with a 3D designer to create a future human whose body has physically changed… Read More ›
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