Do you ever feel like you’re saying one thing, but the person you’re speaking to is hearing something completely different? It’s probably because they are, and a smart guy from Germany had a few theories as to why that may be. Learn about the challenges we face in communicating in this introductory video on the
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Want to type like a really smart guy used to write? You’ll soon be able to. In honor of the 100-year anniversary of the theory of relativity, a German typographer will soon unveil a typeface based on the handwriting of Albert Einstein.
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How do you handle and release a fish so you don’t hurt it? Chances are you could use a refresher on techniques that ensure healthy, reproductive fisheries. Check out the tips from ND Game & Fish’s latest edition of Outdoors Online.
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It’s official, the bar for customer service will be a little higher after you read this exchange.
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Here’s the story on a moving cover from David Wong from his intro for the Youtube video: I got together with a few friends and created an acoustic cover of Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth’s “See You Again” from Furious 7: Fast & Furious. Rapper Eric Rollin recreated Wiz’s rap as a tribute to a friend
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Commentary: While we look on the rioting in Baltimore with appropriate disdain, it’s worth considering what our own reaction would be to a police force with as poor a performance record as Baltimore’s. Here’s a glimpse at the back story from the generally moderate toned Atlantic magazine.
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This great performance is hard to label, and that’s one of the reasons we’re sharing. How many genres can you hear in their bag of influences?
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Spring is springing a few weeks earlier than normal this year, and that means time to start thinking about gardens. If you’ve got one going in for the first time or need a little refresher, LifeHacker has you covered with this helpful graphic.
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We’re a day late on our Earth Day coverage, but this video would be equally relevant on any day of the year. Check out 440 million years of Earth’s history in 4 minutes and 40 seconds. This one from the always informative ASAP Science. AsapSCIENCE AsapSCIENCE (uploads) on YouTube
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The Shawshank Redemption has become one of the most watched movies of all time. And though it is probably most famous for the line, “get busy living, or get busy dying”, but wrapped up in the rest of the story are some valuable economic lessons. Check it out in the video below.
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One song, two versions. Catch the original, an ode to the 80’s, and the cover version, an ode to classic New Orleans music scene. Post Modern Juke Box delivers the new version of the original by Darkness. And here’s the original by Darkness…
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Australian’s didn’t have tacos until recently? Apparently so. You have to feel a bit sorry for them for only just arriving to the party, but also a little envious of getting the opportunity to taste tacos for the first time.
Read & Share sourced from: QuartzHere’s the question: Albert and Bernard just became friends with Cheryl, and they want to know when her birthday is. Cheryl gives them a list of 10 possible dates. May 15, May 16, May 19 June 17, June 18 July 14, July 16 August 14, August 15, August 17 Cheryl then tells Albert and Bernard
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With much of the MARC election conversation centered around sales and property tax, we thought you might appreciate an update on the how, where, and whens of Minot’s sales tax. Here it is, in our easy-to-read presentation format.
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If a kid has dyslexia, it makes learning to read and write harder. Understanding how to deal with it starts with knowing the basic facts and learning how to recognize the tell-tale signs. This article from Noodle.com is a good primer.
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Poison by Bell Biv Devoe was never the most popular of pop songs, but it did have a strong run back in the early 90’s. This updated version by Scott Bradlee and Post Modern Jukebox is worth a listen. For those of you who know the song, you’ll hear the original in there.
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