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So Stupendous Living in this YouTube

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:48:50 -0800

YouTube is the enabler of self expression and promotion. It has created stars out of many ordinary people with hidden talents. The people responsible for creating and maintaining the website talk about their vision and experiences. We get a glimpse into the space they work in through the photos of the YouTube office in San Bruno, California. Keep innovating!

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Olympic Pictograms Through the Ages

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:31:52 -0800

The Winter Olympics 2010 celebrated its closing a few days ago in Vancouver, Canada. Designer Steven Heller of the New York Times reminds us that aside from the memorable events and athletes who have set new records and left their mark in history, well-designed pictograms of the Olympics through the ages, also deserve recognition. He traces the evolution of these deceptive simple pictograms and rates their success at communicating their message. He celebrates the olympians in design. Well done.

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Tiger Woods on His Marriage

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 07:00:30 -0800

Tiger Woods speaks publicly for the first time since his November accident. Since then, reports of indiscretion have plagued him. In front of a group of his friends and supporters, he apologizes for his hurtful behavior and selfishness. He talks about working things out with his wife, Elin, and family. He says he'll be judged by his behavior over time. He has lost many endorsements since then. Will he and his marriage survive the scandal? This is one step towards mending his image. We finally see Tiger as a real person, flawed and human. Perhaps we are confronted by our own flaws.

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Simon's Cat 'Snow Business' (Parts 1 and 2)

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:43:20 -0800

How much trouble can a cat and a bird get into in the snow? Charming and clever, this animation illustrates the relationship between one cat and a bird as they taunt each other. They both try to trap each other in their own way. The bird, perched on a fence, throws snowballs at the cat, while the cat tries to eat it. It makes for an interesting snowy day. It's snowing? Go play.

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Imagining Pluto

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:43:12 -0800

Our space travels provide us with knowledge about other planets and their environments. The focus is on Pluto and its icy thin atmosphere which is thought to be made up of nitrogen, methane, and carbon dioxide. What would it be like to live there? Can it support life? Is there life on other planets? These are some existential questions regarding the viability of life on other planets. Fascinating!

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My Zhu Zhu Pets

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:06:28 -0800

Cute, fuzzy, and noisy, these hamsters were all the rage this past holiday season. One girl shows off her collection of five Zhu Zhu pets which she houses in a flower shop building. Living in the cardboard building are Jilly, Soodles, Pipsqueek, Winkie, and Num Nums. She received them for Christmas and her birthday. She sounds as adorable as her pets. Celebrate girlhood.

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Fashion Week: L.A.M.B.+Gwen Stefani

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:39:58 -0800

Gwen Stefani talks about her inspiration for her fashion line, L.A.M.B., during Fashion Week. This season, she says it's all about her and a little of Hollywood, 1930's prostitute, vintage and cute girl. Her line features corsets and baggy pants. She's so talented and has a incredible sense of style. I love her.

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Raw Footage: Snowmageddon at the White House

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:41:19 -0800

On February 10, 2010, record-setting snowfall in Washington D.C. covered the White House. The snow coated everything and at one point almost completely enveloped the White House. Workers could be seen plowing it. There was much effort put into clearing it so that people can walk and play in the snow again.

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Snowlapse 2010.wmv

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:25:31 -0800

Winter is here and with it comes big snow storms and rainy weather. It could be freezing cold. This time-lapse video captures the beauty of the falling snow as it descends on a teddy bear sitting on a park bench and everything around it. Over time, the bear is completely enveloped by the snow, and the tree branches nearby drooped with its weight during the Feb. 5-6 snowfall in Washington D.C.. Without sound, all is calm and peaceful. Mesmerizingly beautiful.

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Princess castle cake - How to make a birthday castle cake

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:17:17 -0800

Birthdays are occasions to bond and celebrate with our loved ones. Learn the steps to making a princess castle cake and surprise that very special girl on her birthday. She'll love it. Very girly and cute!

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1 Guy 600 Cups

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:17:03 -0800

One guy who was sick decided to play with cups. Using 600 clear plastic cups, he built a beautiful sculpture. He captured the process in video. Play could lead to the most artistic expression. Be creative. Have fun!

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Egg in a Bottle

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:03:23 -0800

Knowledge is acquired through experimentations in science. Molly celebrates Create a Vacuum Day by conducting her own experiment, "Egg in a Bottle." She lights up three matches, throws them in to a bottle, puts an egg on top of the rim of the bottle to create a seal as the bottle heats up. The egg squeezes through the rim as the interior of the bottle cools down. Quite entertaining!

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Directional Antennas

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:29:37 -0800

Electromagnetic waves are transmitted by antennas. Diana Eng from Make magazine demonstrates how a Yagi antenna, used to transmit directional signals, works by setting up an experiment. She tests the directionality of the antenna by using a light-bulb receiver. Very cool.

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Ovulation: Pregnancy % By Day (Pregnancy Health Guru)

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:17:24 -0800

We all know having unprotected sex can lead to pregnancy. Dr. Flisser explains how ovulation works. He highlights the varying probabilities of pregnancy during different days of our menstrual cycle. Unless we are actually trying to get pregnant, we should consider using some form of birth control. Sex is great. Enjoy it!

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How to Draw a Female Body, Manga Style: Proportions

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:10:33 -0800

Mark Crilley demonstrates the way he breaks down the proportions of the female figure in his manga art. Illustrations could be magical in expressing emotions and thoughts, but behind most successful drawings are great technique. There is a systematic approach and layering on of details that contribute to the finished product. As we watched Crilley work, he brings to life a beautiful, other-worldly girl.

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