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Language: The Differences Between American and British English Spellings Explained

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Danielle M. Villegas‘s insight:

Great little chart here. It’s no wonder that I get some of my spelling wrong, as some words I confuse the British and American spellings. Talk about a need to come up with standardized English! 

–techcommgeekmom

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Star Trek Replicator Nearing Reality?

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News – Need proof that Star Trek’s food replicator is nearing reality? Check out this video of a 3D printer making… pizza.

Danielle M. Villegas‘s insight:

To follow-up with my 3D printer news from yesterday, here’s another step closer to 3D printing with food! I’d have to taste this pizza to see if it would work out. Maybe we are starting to get closer to replicators after all. 

–techcommgeekmom

See on www.startrek.com

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Multi-material 3D printer launched

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A 3D printer than can make objects using different colours and materials is being launched at SolidWorks World in San Diego, California.

Danielle M. Villegas‘s insight:

If you are a regular reader of this blog, you know that I have a slight obsession with 3D printers. I wish I had one to play with! But this article tells us that the next step in 3D printing is here with multiple materials and textures. That’s a huge step forward! Read on!

–techcommgeekmom

See on www.bbc.co.uk

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The Six Things That Make Stories Go Viral Will Amaze, and Maybe Infuriate, You

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In scientific research on what makes articles go viral, amusing stories were shared more frequently than less amusing ones.

Danielle M. Villegas‘s insight:

This is a fascinating article from the New Yorker that was posted on Google+. It’s interesting that it’s not SEO keywords as dictated by an artificial logorithm that does it, but mostly through emotional means. Definitely an article worth reading, especially for all content writers, whether they write for blogs or other content. 

–techcommgeekmom

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Giant tablets, 3D printers among top school technology for 2014

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Huge touch-screen displays, 3D printers, and a host of programmable robots are ready for class. Read this article by Andrew Hoyle on CNET.

Danielle M. Villegas‘s insight:

I said 3D Printing would be big in the classroom…and I was right! Check this report out about the latest technology being brought to the classroom. Cool stuff. Makes me wish I was a kid again!

–techcommgeekmom

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