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UNDER LOCK AND KEY, NO MORE

Nov 26, ’08 11:33 AM

Software Can Make Copies Of Traditional Keys From Distant Images

Beware of flashing your keys in public. Computer scientists at the University of California at San Diego have developed software that can make a duplicate of a key from just a distant photo of it using technology available to almost anyone.

“This is not new. Ninjas have had this ability for years if not decades. How else do the get in and rearrange the furniture without detection? What’s more, Ninjas invented keys to make people think they are safe. To answer your question, anything to do with ninjas is cool.”

by Brady Bone Brand Futurist The Republik Captain Creative Ops

Photo Credit: © Benjamin Laxton

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(MAMMOTH) BACK FROM THE DEAD

Nov 24, ’08 5:31 PM

Scientists Closer To Bringing Mammoth Back From The Dead

Japanese scientists announced they had created a mouse from a dead cell frozen for 16 years. This is the first step in successfully bringing back extinct animals such as mammoths.

“Mary Shelley was wrong. Dr. Frankenstein is not German. Should we bring extinct species back to life just because we can?”

by David Smith The Republik

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A WINK AND A DRINK

Nov 17, ’08 3:00 PM

A drink containing nicotine is being launched in Britain to help smokers beat the pub ban on cigarettes. Liquid smoking has proved a hit in the Netherlands, where it has been on sale for more than a year. The drink, which contains 15 percent nicotine, also contains an African herbal extract said to provide drinkers with a “slight energizing effect plus a euphoric sense of calming and relaxation.”

“I liked it better when it was called Rufinol.”

by Gerard Blanton Brand Futurist The Republik Corporal Creative Ops

Photo Credit:
© 2012 Liquid And So… | Alternative Beverage Innovations, LLC

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BREAKING THE MOLD

Oct 13, ’08 2:11 PM

A new company has found a way to produce polymers from genetically engineered microbes that feed on sugars, replacing fossil-fuel based processes. Ecoli goes from bad to good and good for the environment.

“Whats next? Environmentally-safe implants?”

by Dwayne Fry Brand Futurist The Republik Commander Strategic Ops

Photo Credit: via sciam.com
© Linda Stewart: istockphoto.com

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INNOVATION THAT CHANGED THE WORLD

Oct 6, ’08 10:05 AM

From Thomas Edison’s first commercially viable light bulb to the first X-ray machines, GE presents a timeline of innovation that changed the world.

“And some people think that one person can’t make a difference. Edison was single-handedly one of America’s best change agents.”

by Ryan Cuthriell Brand Futurist The Republik Lieutenant Creative Ops

Photo Credit: Screengrab from A Tradition of Innovation via General Electric Company

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DOUBLE AGENTS

Sep 19, ’08 10:31 AM

Cells switch identity in biological breakthrough: Scientists have transformed one type of cell into another in living mice, a big step toward the goal of growing replacement tissues to treat a variety of diseases.

“From ‘regular’ pancreatic cells to ‘rare’ pancreatic cells? Sounds like cell cosmetic surgery.”

by Lesley Eberts Brand Futurist The Republik Corporal Strategic Ops

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