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Olympic coverage continues with a look at the Olympic cauldron, the huge stadium, sculptures made from milk bottles and the cutest little robot cars. The stuff you really want to see.
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The GOP candidate makes his position official. Romney's Folly: Ending Tax Breaks for Wind Power 

It's happening already. Your Office Is In Your Pants: How The Smart Phone Is Changing The Way We Live And Work
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What a simple idea that should be built into every bike. Clever Bike Handle Makes Going up Stairs Easy 

Worldchanging idea.   Innovative Foot-Powered Washing Machine Could Alleviate Poverty for Millions  
plastic bag An entire exhibit of stuff made from the ubiquitous bag. Art of the Plastic Bag: Furniture, Fashion and More
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Commenters are skeptical.  New Bladeless Wind Turbine Claimed to be Twice as Efficient as Conventional Designs 

They are good for property values too. Beat the Heat: 5 Amazing Benefits of Urban Trees

 Limited by the speed and route of a bike. Musician Ben Sollee and Band Touring by Bike: Beautiful Limitations 
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A new series about keeping cool with culture, not contraptions. Beat the Heat!
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