The Samsung Muse and Oakley Airwave Goggles: A Review of Two Gadgets Summary In this article, we review two gadgets: the Samsung Muse MP3 player and Oakley Airwave goggles. The Samsung Muse is a $50 MP3 player designed for Android users that is small and convenient for activities like running. However, it has poor software …
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Darksiders 2: A Unique Action-Adventure Game Summary In this article, we explore Darksiders 2, the second installment of the Darksiders series. We discuss the game’s unique blend of action combat, Zelda-style dungeon puzzles, and RPG mechanics. We also highlight the game’s increased elements and new features, such as a level-ending experience system, randomly generated loot, …
The Monitor: Fall TV Preview, Fatale, and Bastion for iOS Summary In this Q&A text, the expert discusses the comic book Fatale, the TV show Sons of Anarchy, and the video game Bastion for iOS. They describe their love for Fatale, a mashup of crime and supernatural storylines, and recommend it as a must-read comic. …
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The Monitor: Ben Affleck’s Movie “Argo” and New Music from The Step Kids Summary In this blog post, we discuss some of the latest pop culture releases, including the movie “Argo” directed by Ben Affleck, a new EP from indie band The Step Kids, and the trade edition of an Image comic titled “Saga”. We …
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Q&A: Watson’s Role in the Doctor’s Office Summary In this blog post, we will explore the role of Watson, the cognitive computing system developed by IBM, in the healthcare industry. Our expert, Dr. Chaudhur, explains how Watson can help reduce the cognitive burden of healthcare and medicine by providing support for different reasoning tasks that …
Resilience 101: How to Train Your Mind to Handle Adversity Summary In this interview, Rond, a former brigadier general in the army and creator of the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness Initiative, discusses the importance of psychological preparedness and resilience training in handling adverse events. Rond emphasizes that resilience can be taught and practiced preventatively, rather than …
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The Impact of Social Networks on Health Behaviors Summary Social networks can have a significant impact on people’s health behaviors. This impact can be observed in the example of smoking cessation, where network clusters can affect the success of efforts to reduce smoking rates. The way individuals leave a social network can also affect the …
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The Great Debate: Genre vs. Literature Summary The article discusses the ongoing debate between genres and literature, and how they are not so different after all. It argues that at the heart of every story is a fictional world and a central character, trying to navigate their way through life. The article also explores the …
Comic-Con: Where Everyone is a Performer Summary Comic-Con is more than just a convention for nerds to gather and celebrate their favorite geeky franchises. It’s a place where attendees become performers by dressing up as their favorite characters, engaging in a virtual performance that includes both willing and unwilling participants. Comic-Con is a performance space …
Microsoft may sell Xbox 360 for $9! Is it true? Summary The Verge reported a rumor that Microsoft might sell the Xbox 360 for $99 with a $15 per month subscription fee that includes Xbox Live and other video content. Nintendo plans to offer major video games as downloads starting with New Super Mario Bros. …