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May 09, 2013
Who Owns the Future ? by Jaron Lanier

Computer scientist Jaron Lanier critiques his previous views   and presents a new understanding of technology in his new book, Who Owns the Future?
The chatter around ‘humanist softie’ Jaron Lanier’s new book has us asking is the Internet movement as open as it claims to be ? Or does it operate more along the lines of a capitalist paradigm in which the elite networks benefit from middle sector sharing ? 

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May 06, 2013
TOP SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS

In anticipation to tonight’s social media marketing workshop with Katya Constantine of DigishopGirl Media, it’s always important to learn from what others are doing when it comes to creating an effective social media marketing campaign. So here is a list of the top social media sharers as per Forbes. 
http://www.mobilemarketingwatch.com/infographic-top-50-social-media-influencers-of-2013-32166/#more-32166

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May 02, 2013
An ode to Van Gogh  To round out an evening at the LAB dedicated to 3D Printing that included demonstrations from the Printrbot Jr. as well as WB Engineering’s 3D Systems Cube and a presentation by Pixil 3D , learn about a prototype artificial ear made out of an antenna and 3D printed cells. Michael McAlpine and his team have created an ear that can pick up radio waves. Eventually the ear could even attach to human nerve endings. 

An ode to Van Gogh 

To round out an evening at the LAB dedicated to 3D Printing that included demonstrations from the Printrbot Jr. as well as WB Engineering’s 3D Systems Cube and a presentation by Pixil 3D , learn about a prototype artificial ear made out of an antenna and 3D printed cells. Michael McAlpine and his team have created an ear that can pick up radio waves. Eventually the ear could even attach to human nerve endings. 

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May 01, 2013

Launching our Submit It Feature

First, a happy Wednesday to all. Thank you to everyone who has followed our content stream. We are working to continue to spike your interest with stories ranging from technology and business to education and social innovation tinged with a heavy dose of creativity.  

We are announcing our Submit It feature today. Anytime you feel there is a trend that needs discussing, have discovered something beyond interesting, or would like to pass on some business strategies, please do. 

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May 01, 2013
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This is the visual break down of what a productive week of social media management looks like, courtesy of Mark Smiciklas. At the LAB, we like to think this formula can create an active and engaged community of listeners and contributors.  Do you have similar or different strategies ?

This is the visual break down of what a productive week of social media management looks like, courtesy of Mark Smiciklas. At the LAB, we like to think this formula can create an active and engaged community of listeners and contributors. 

Do you have similar or different strategies ?

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April 30, 2013
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Status Update: Facebook's Social Media Dominance Is Being Challenged By Newcomers

One report claims that 6 million U.S. users ditched the site last month. Does this mean that the social media giant may be wanting for a new method to attract users ? How will it continue to compete ? 

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April 22, 2013
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Michela Milani uses food scraps, like peanut shells, to create environmentally friendly dishes. Her Foodscapes are a much greener replacement to plastic or paper and encourage the conversation between food and consumption to veer toward more conservative horizons. Happy Earth Day !   

Michela Milani uses food scraps, like peanut shells, to create environmentally friendly dishes. Her Foodscapes are a much greener replacement to plastic or paper and encourage the conversation between food and consumption to veer toward more conservative horizons.

Happy Earth Day !   

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April 18, 2013
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donottouch.org

Please do not touch the model…

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April 16, 2013
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Fifty Three’s app has made it so that the steps from paper to digital to internet  are seamless without sacrificing the look of drawings, sketches, or outlines. We guess there’s the expressive ink engine and increased retina display to explain for that level of graphics. 

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April 10, 2013
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EdX: The Non-Profit Instant Grading Software

Harvard and MIT have partnered, offering EdX, an online course platform that can grade essays right away. While students can benefit from instant feedback, this will enflame traditional opinions against automation in education. With automated grading systems for multiple-choice and true-and-false answers already in widespread use, it is only a manner of time before intelligent technology to grade written submissions takes hold. 

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April 04, 2013
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The Cleveland Museum of Art’s Gallery One is enhancing it’s interactive user experience. Visitors can now discover their inner art ego with the Sculpture Lens. Preview all the fun you could be having above. While educational, museums have never been this fun. 

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April 04, 2013
Game Design dorkShop

On Saturday, April 6th, theLAB is hosting a game design workshop. All skill levels are welcome to participate as University of Miami professors, Clay Ewing and Lien Tran, teach you the basics behind game and other interactive systems. You will leave this half-day workshop with a full belly, a happy brain, and a prototype for a game. 

So stop wasting time and register here, http://gamedesigndorkshop.eventbrite.com/.

(Enter “labrats” code for half off the ticket price. Teachers and students are also welcome, use “labratkids” for a free ticket. ) 

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April 02, 2013
Aakash Nihalani began plotting a career in business before fully following his artistic passions. Through perspective and dimension, Nihalani, gives his street installations a curious signature. 

Aakash Nihalani began plotting a career in business before fully following his artistic passions. Through perspective and dimension, Nihalani, gives his street installations a curious signature. 

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April 01, 2013
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Instead of following your heart or your intellect, why not follow your nose ? At Google, it’s nose goes with the newest addition to their search : Google Nose. Now you don’t have to wonder what French lavender smells like . Although we are wondering if you actually believe this because it’s April and if you did, today you’re a fool!

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March 28, 2013

Amber Rae - a marketing specialist turned blogger - reminds us to be unreasonable in the pursuit of passion, a much needed reminder this and everyday.