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The Tropical Fruit and Vegetable Society

This place in Homestead Florida looks amazing. FRIENDS OF THE TROPICAL FRUIT & VEGETABLE SOCIETY OF THE REDLAND. Related articles Tropical Fruit Infused Vodka Recipes (drinks.answers.com) Best Fruit Trees to Plant in Warm Climates (forestry.answers.com) Nature’s Cures: What Is Mangosteen? (healing.answers.com) Tropical Smoothies: Healthy Snack or Sugar Filled Drink? (weightloss.answers.com) Cheers to the Jackfruit (thehindu.com)…
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Tracking Tweet Truthiness

Computer and information scientists at Indiana University have developed a process to identify false tweets after these have become increasingly prevalent in politics and other sectors such as so called Twitter Bombs. Tracking The ‘Truthiness’ Of Tweets : NPR.
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A Taxonomy of Nerds

A new chart shows the subtle differences between a Geek, a Creep, a Dork and a Loser. A Taxonomy of Nerds – Brainiac . Related articles A Brief History Of Nerds In Pop Culture (neatorama.com) A Proposal for a New Taxonomy and Measurement Framework for Digital Marketing (covario.com) Infographic: Geek vs. Nerd (englishblog.com) New Version…
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Tour de Coops: Raising chickens in Boston

With the economy in the trash more and more locals are turning to raising chickens for fun, recycling and food. Chicken fanciers can take “Tour de Coops” on Sunday – Milton – Your Town – Boston.com. Related articles Sheds Unlimited Announces Backyard Chicken Coop Shed Sale for February (prweb.com) Chicken Coop Plans for Backyard Farmers…
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Artisan’s Asylum: Somerville based DIY paradise

Artisan’s Asylum, Inc. is a non-profit community craft studio located at 10 Tyler Street, in Somerville, Massachusetts. Their mission is to support and promote the teaching, learning and practicing of craft of all varieties. To support that mission, they offer the following: A fully equipped and professionally maintained manufacturing facility, which includes capabilities for precision…
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Dan Roam: Explaining Healthcare Reform on a napkin

Due to the incredible complexity of our current healthcare reform and the challenges of explaining the need to reform it, Dan Roam has visualized it using a series of napkins… Clive Thompson on the Power of Visual Thinking | Wired Magazine | Wired.com. Related articles US Healthcare on a napkin (pharmastrategyblog.com) Drawing with Dan Roam…
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FutureM: The future of Marketing Event

Excellent even that merges marketing with social science and technology expertise. FutureM – Events Calendar. Related articles Event Recap: FutureM (grasshopper.com) 15 Email Marketing Lessons for Small Businesses from FutureM 2012 (blogs.constantcontact.com) Traditional Marketing is Dead! What’s Your Engagement Strategy? (blogs.constantcontact.com) The Future of Marketing, Part 1 #FutureM [Speakeasy #22] (blogs.constantcontact.com) Build Community for a…
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Selgas Cano: Designing office space with nature in mind

This firm has designed offices which minimize the perceived difference between the indoors and outside. A desk in the woods – The Boston Globe . Related articles Kayaking and Canoeing Equals Affordable Fun (savings.com) Welcome to the office of the future (news.com.au)
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Bugs are the new sushi: Bug eating break throughs

A number of bug food related ventures from small dinners to larger mail order businesses are popping up in the NY and Rhode Island areas. Take http://www.smallstockfoods.com/ a company providing bug food consulting and catering. Buggy fare has been featured at the Audubon Insectarium in New Orleans and at events like BugFest at the North Carolina Museum…
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Schumpeter: Declining by degree

Schumpeter: Declining by degree | The Economist . Related articles Creative Destruction (1minutetheory.com) Is Innovation the Way Out? (theauthorportal.com) Star Trek Tractor Beams Are Here – Schumpeter Next Wave of Innovation? (armstrongeconomics.com) imabonehead: Schumpeter: Davos Man and his defects | The Economist (economist.com) Schumpeter on Keynesians (cafehayek.com) Schumpeter Never Sleeps: StumbleUpon cuts 30% of staff…
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Icebreaker: Anthropologist designs bio-based performance clothing

In a performance textile dominated by petrochemical dependent cotton or petrol based synthetic clothing, which consumes a vast amount of the world’s water and natural resources, an enterprising anthropologist has designed a line of clothing from wool that is both higher performance, comfortable and kinda cool looking Icebreaker Is A Natural – TIME. Related articles…
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Car-sharing: Wheels when you need them

Car-sharing: Wheels when you need them | The Economist . Related articles Car2Go ups car-sharing ante by going all-electric (reviews.cnet.com) Membership opens for EV car-sharing service in San Diego (reviews.cnet.com) Your Car: Which Parts do ‘Chop Shops’ Want? (allstate.com) 2013 Nissan Juke Nismo First Look – 2013 Chicago Auto Show (automobilemag.com)
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