Reducing iPhone Clutter: The Problem with Cheap Video Games Summary In this article, we discuss the impact of cheap video games on iPhone users. The availability of video games for as low as 99 cents has led to cluttered iPhone menus, with users struggling to find space for all the games they have purchased. We …
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None of the Rides Were What We Expected: A Challenging Week of Cycling Summary In this article, we discuss our experience of cycling down to the ocean, facing unexpected wind and weather changes, and the challenges we encountered during our rides. Table of Contents A Windy Surprise A Tough Climb Cruising Through Canyons Conclusion A …
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The Importance of Design in Engineering Summary In this article, we discuss the importance of design in engineering. Engineers are naturally inclined to see the opportunity to improve something and make it better. Design is not just about how something looks, but also about how it works and how it can be improved. Managing versus …
The Use of Drones and Robots in the Military Summary In this article, we explore the use of drones and robots in the military, particularly in landing fighter jets on aircraft carriers. We speak with experts in the field, including an MIT professor who has flown fighter jets and a former naval pilot who witnessed …
Amazon Sold Out of Kindle Fire: New Kindle to be Announced Soon Summary In this article, we discuss the current unavailability of the Kindle Fire and Kindle Touch, and the possibility of a new Kindle being announced at an upcoming event. We also explore the speaker’s preference for e-readers with buttons rather than touchscreens, and …
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Review of the New MacBook Pro with Retina Display Summary In this article, we will review the new MacBook Pro with Retina display, discussing its impressive features, drawbacks, and the possibility of a Retina display update for the MacBook Air. We will also address concerns about the laptop’s high price and its low repairability rating. …
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The Return of Cloud Atlas and Kendrick Lamar’s Good Kid Mad City Summary This week, the Monitor features the return of Cloud Atlas, Kendrick Lamar’s Good Kid Mad City album, and the premiere of Happy Endings season 3. With cinematic excellence, the Wachowskis, along with Tom Twike, adapted the difficult novel Cloud Atlas, a story …
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The Best of Pop Culture this Week: From James Bond to Angry Birds Star Wars Summary This week in pop culture features a new James Bond movie, Skyfall, with a star-studded cast that includes Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, and Dame Judi Dench. We also have a new video game release, Angry Birds Star Wars, created …
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The Contagion of Social Behaviors: A Q&A with Nicholas Christakis Summary In his talk, Nicholas Christakis examines how social behaviors can spread contagiously through networks of people. With data from the Framingham Heart Study, he investigates how health behaviors like obesity and smoking can spread from friend to friend and from spouse to spouse. Christakis …
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The Complexities of Drug Development: A Q&A Discussion Introduction At one point or another, most people have taken prescription medication to treat an illness. However, few fully understand the complexities involved in the process of bringing a new drug to market. In this Q&A discussion, we explore the challenges and nuances of drug development through …
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