Empathy in Design: The Importance of Accessibility in Public Spaces Summary In this article, we discuss the importance of empathy in design and the need for accessibility in public spaces. We share a personal experience of witnessing an elderly man struggling to sit down at a restaurant due to his physical limitations and the lack …
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Combining Explosives to Create a New, More Powerful Crystal Sandwich Summary In this article, we explore the work of researchers at the University of Michigan and Lawrence Livermore in creating a new kind of explosive that combines two existing explosives, HM and CL2, to create a crystal sandwich that is more powerful than either of …
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Gamelif’s Official E3 Award: The Winners and Losers Summary In this article, we present Gamelif’s official E3 award winners and losers. The Last of Us wins the award for best headshot, while the next generation video game console wins the award for biggest flirt. Nintendo’s Wii U receives the You So Crazy award, while the …
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The Success of Twitter’s Business Model Summary In this article, we discuss the success of Twitter’s business model, which is similar to Google AdWords, where advertisers only pay when people engage with their tweets. We also explore Twitter’s stance on going public, the recent Instagram acquisition, and the potential market bubble. Additionally, we discuss Twitter’s …
The Importance of Noncommissioned Work for Breakthroughs in Research and Innovation Summary In this article, we discuss the significance of noncommissioned work and how it can lead to breakthroughs in research and innovation. We highlight two examples of successful noncommissioned work initiatives and also warn about the potential dangers of such work. Table of Contents …
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The Nook SimpleTouch e-ink reader with Backlight Feature Summary In this article, we discuss the new version of the Nook SimpleTouch e-ink reader, which now includes a backlight feature. We compare it to the Kindle and suggest that the decision to purchase should be based on the platform rather than the device itself. We also …
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Reviving the Classic: XCOM Enemy Unknown Summary In this article, we discuss the revival of the classic strategy role-playing game XCOM with the release of XCOM Enemy Unknown. We spoke to Firaxis Games about the game’s difficulty and gameplay mechanics. Table of Contents The Revival of XCOM The Difficulty of XCOM Enemy Unknown Gameplay Mechanics …
The Monito: A Throwback or Nostalgia-Inducing Edition Summary In this week’s edition of The Monito, Peter Rubi discusses three throwback items – the indie movie “The DodecaPentathlo” by Jay and Mark Duplas, the 16-bit RPG game “Cthulhu Saves the World” by Z-Boy Games, and the R&B album “Write Me Back” by R. Kelly – all …
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Destroy Your Productivity with Spelunky, Hawkeye #1, and Total Recall Summary Senior Editor Peter Rubi shares his thoughts on the Total Recall reboot, an indie game called Spelunky, and the return of the Hawkeye comic book series. Table of Contents Introduction Total Recall Reboot Spelunky Game Return of Hawkeye Comic Book Series Conclusion Introduction In …
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