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Eli Pariser: Beware online “filter bubbles”

Posted on May 16, 2011 by John

Source: Ted.com. As web companies strive to tailor their services (including news and search results) to our personal tastes, there’s a dangerous unintended consequence: We get trapped in a “filter bubble” and don’t get exposed to information that could challenge … Continue reading →

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Local Events Website Goes Live

Posted on May 13, 2011 by John

Grants Pass, Oregon, May, 13, 2011. A local website with a focus on the Grants Pass area performing arts and artist scene was recently launched called Grants Pass Scene. Some of the features of Grants Pass Scene include a listing … Continue reading →

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Dance Like You’re an Android

Posted on May 11, 2011 by John

SOURCE: YouTube. The dancing Android is back. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

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JumpTrumpRumpBump

Posted on May 9, 2011 by John

SOURCE: YouTube. A collaboration video by Heui Won Jeong and Justin Murphy. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

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VIDEO: Gold Ray, 1903-2010 (Part 2)

Posted on May 5, 2011 by John

SOURCE: Rogue Video, YouTube. In the first segment of the Gold Ray documentary, we learn about the history of the first hydroelectric plant in Southern Oregon. When the Frank and Charles Ray first conceived of the idea of damming up … Continue reading →

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VIDEO: Gold Ray, 1903-2010 (Part 1)

Posted on April 21, 2011 by John

SOURCE: Rogue Video, YouTube. In the first segment of the Gold Ray documentary, we learn about the history of the first hydroelectric plant in Southern Oregon. When the Frank and Charles Ray first conceived of the idea of damming up … Continue reading →

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World Builder

Posted on March 8, 2009 by John

VIDEO: A strange man uses holographic tools to build a world for the woman he loves. This is a short by filmmaker Bruce Branit known also as the co-creator of 405. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

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Did You Know?

Posted on February 16, 2009 by John

VIDEO: An interesting video on technological advancement and education. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

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TED Talks: Why Do Crack Dealers Still Live With Their Moms?

Posted on February 10, 2009 by John

VIDEO: TED Talks: Steve Levitt discusses the economics of gangs and drug dealers with an interesting comparison to Wall Street. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

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Dirty Jobs’ Mike Rowe on Lamb Castration, PETA, and American Labor

Posted on January 10, 2009 by John

VIDEO: Mike Rowe of Discovery Channel’s series Dirty Jobs talks about how America is waging war on labor. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

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