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Author: timbatchelder

Think’s electric cars saved from bankruptcy (again)

Man, I really want to like Think electric cars. They have some great ideas. Unfortunately given our gas guzzling ways, they can’t seem to stop going bankrupt. http://venturebeat.com/2011/07/25/think-back-from-dead/ Related articles Electric cars advance in Detroit (reviews.cnet.com) Frankfurt showcases electric cars (reviews.cnet.com) Renault sets high bar for electric-car sales (reviews.cnet.com) How…
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Songza: like Pandora but with a dose of cultural insight

I’ve been enjoying Songza recently which is like Pandora but driven by social intelligence Songza – Listen to Music Curated by Music Experts.
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Fat-wallet and other hot deals sites compared

One thing I learned when working in e-commerce is that before buying anything online or off you should Google it and see what deals are available at hot deals sites like Fat-wallet. Here is a review of the top deals sites: http://hot-deals-review.toptenreviews.com Related articles Mobile wallet changes won’t come until incentives do as well (lexingtonlaw.com)…
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Finding a good deal on a house in the Boston area with online databases

More bang for your buck – The Boston Globe. Great comparison of Boston area towns. Some of the best deals are Stoughton which ranks in top 10 for overall ratio of cost and quality of school (MCAS score and home cost) Related articles Valentine’s Day in Boston Offers Something for Everyone, All Weekend Long (prweb.com)…
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Shed-working: a British blog and book about alternative workplaces

Shedworking . Related articles Strategic Leadership Resources Announces How to Apply Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace (prweb.com) Workplace Answers’ Newest Course Helps Higher Ed Staff Prevent Unlawful Harassment (prweb.com) Democratization of Workplace Communication (themarlincompany.com) Small Spaces Make Great Workplaces Too – Best of 2012 (apartmenttherapy.com) We’re looking for the Top Workplaces…
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Applied anthropology careers in business

How can an anthropology degree be used in business? Check out these links. Careers in Anthropology. Related articles Careers in Anthropology (iamatheist.wordpress.com) Anthropology Blogs 2013 (anthropologyrevolution.com) Anthropologists Are Lowest Paid & Least Respected Scientists In the United States (anthropology.net)
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Rolling Huts: a cool herd of micro dwellings

Check out this fantastic herd of eco dwellings: ROLLING HUTS. Related articles FunderHut Opens Up Funding Opportunities That Focus on Community and Helping Others (prweb.com)
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Icewall One: pod shaped living quarters that can survive anything

These things look indestructible. Icewall One – Designers of the Igloo Satellite Cabin, PolyPod Snowcamper and other polar field equipment . Related articles Will Apple kill off the iPod Classic? (reviews.cnet.com) Line 6 Pod HD Pro? or Avid Eleven Rack? (gearslutz.com) Halley VI research station, Antarctica – review (guardian.co.uk)
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iPhone GPS apps showdown

I have no idea how I got around without this stuff.. Apps with Maps: 11 iPhone GPS apps compared | Macworld. Related articles Appmosphere, Inc. Releases Revamped Coupon App (prweb.com) Bad Elf Dongle Adds GPS To Non-Cellular iDevices (cultofmac.com) CoPilot GPS review: You can argue with free (reviews.cnet.com) Profit By Search Has Now Made Available…
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Check out Home Exchange to stay with the locals when traveling

HomeExchange.com. This got great reviews in the Boston Globe. Save on hotels and rentals while traveling and see the world from an anthro perspective. Related articles Time To Get Away? Plan the Perfect Escape at The Boston Globe Travel Show on February 8-10, 2013 (prweb.com) How to save money while seeing the world (getrichslowly.org) Home…
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Life in a floating home

Interesting but no longer active blog about living on a boat. Coming Unmoored — Life in a Small Floating Home. Related articles Off Grid Float Cabin (nextworldtv.com) Float Money Launches Zero Cost Loan Service in Connecticut (prweb.com)
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The cultural origins of Bon Hiver and new Indie bands

Great article on the cultural origins of new Indie bands such as Bon Hiver. New generation’s Indie sound is grounded in folk roots – The Boston Globe. Related articles Bon Jovi Tickets Surge on BuyAnySeat.com Ahead of Upcoming Album and Tour (prweb.com)
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