The use of cloning and stem cells to resurrect life: Robert Lanza at TEDxDeExtinction

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Robert Lanza, M.D. is Chief Scientific Officer at Advanced Cell Technology, and professor at the Institute for Regenerative Medicine at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. He has several hundred publications and inventions, and 30 scientific books: among them, “Essentials of Stem Cell Biology” and “Principles of Tissue Engineering” which are recognized as the definitive references in the field. Others include the “Handbook of Stem Cells” and “Principles of Regenerative Medicine”.

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.Click link below for YouTube talk:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqpErbFnbiY

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Bell Unveils V-280 Valor Tiltrotor For Future Vertical Lift Program

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The new aircraft, to be known as the V-280 Valor, is the company’s offering for the Army’s Future Vertical Lift technology demonstration program. FVL is a science and technology program to develop four classes of advanced aircraft – light, medium, heavy and ultra — that can take off and land vertically. The first of the four to be built would be a medium-lift aircraft known as the Joint Multirole, a vehicle that could be adapted for various missions. The Valor is aimed at the Joint Multirole offering.

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http://defense.aol.com/2013/04/10/bell-unveils-v-280-valor-tiltrotor-for-future-vertical-lift-prog/?icid=maing-grid7|myaol|dl3|sec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D300285

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Kohler’s $6,000 Numi Comfort Height toilet gets added connectivity, loftier bowl

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We know what you’re thinking: The only thing missing from my ridiculously expensive, excessively tricked-out toilet is a USB port. Well it’s time you welcomed your posh posterior to the 21st century, because Kohler’s just released the second edition of its now $6,000 throne: the aptly named Numi Comfort Height. In addition to the aforementioned port, which will enable quicker software updates, the outfit has enhanced the commode with a Bluetooth receiver for streaming tunes to your tush; SD card reader for importing playlists and personalized welcome greetings; an accessible battery pack for flushing in the dark; and ambient lighting so you can keep the party going when it’s time to take care of business. If that wasn’t enough to elevate your toilet time, Kohler’s lifted the seat to a more comfortable 18 inches, which it says “makes sitting down and standing up easier for most adults.”

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.Click link below for article:

http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/18/kohlers-6000-numi-comfort-height-toilet/

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The Daily Roundup 04.12.2013

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You might say the day is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workday, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Daily Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past 24 hours — all handpicked by the editors here at the site.

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.Click link below for all Daily Roundup Entries:

http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/12/the-daily-roundup-for-04-12-2013/

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Schmap Takes A Deeper Dive Into Twitter Audience Data With Demographics Pro

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Schmap already helped advertisers and other companies understand their Twitter followers through its Know Your Followers product, but today it launched a new, upgraded service called Demographics Pro — CEO Paul Hallett described the concept as “Nielsen for Twitter.”

Nielsen does its own social media analysis, and it announced a partnership with Twitter last fall, but that was focused on measuring the social media impact of TV shows. Demographics Pro is much broader than that, giving customers a detailed demographic breakdown of the people following a given account or commenting on a given hashtag.

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http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/12/schmap-launches-demographics-pro/

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Nintendo of America retiring several Wii online services on June 28th

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Earlier today, Nintendo announced that several of the original Wii’s online services will fade to black in the console’s homeland. Adding to the carnage, the company confirmed that us yankees are far from exempt. Starting on June 28th, the Forecast Channel, News Channel, Everybody Votes Channel, the Check Mii Out Channel and the Nintendo Channel will all be taken offline. Wii Message Board and data exchange between friends are scheduled to get the axe as well.

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http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/12/nintendo-retiring-wii-online-services/

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Smart bracelet protects aid workers

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A hi-tech bracelet could soon be helping civil rights and aid workers at risk of being kidnapped or killed.

When triggered, the personal alarm uses phone and sat-nav technology to warn that its wearer is in danger.

Warnings are sent in the form of messages to Facebook and Twitter to rally support and ensure people do not disappear without trace.

The first bracelets are being given out this week and funding is being sought to make many more.

The bracelets have been developed by the Civil Rights Defenders campaign group in a bid to help workers in war zones and other areas of conflict.

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22038012

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5 Alternative Heads-Up Displays That Aren’t Google Glass

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Google’s Project Glass recently got a new blast of publicity for its augmented reality specs with the video “How It Feels,” which purportedly shows what it’s like to be wearing Google Glass. The project also held an #ifIHadGlass competition, in which applicants were invited to submit what they would do if they were given Google Glass. The competition’s winners, yet to be announced, are eligible to receive some of the first copies of Glass, provided they’re willing to cough up $1500.

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.Click link below for story, slideshow, and video:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/04/google-glass-alternatives_n_2735818.html?ir=Technology&ref=topbar

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Google Glass Explorers: First Six ‘Real People’ Picked To Try Wearable Headsets

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Google has revealed the first few ‘real people’ who have been picked to try its Google Glasses.

The search giant’s new wearable computer features voice recognition, a camera and a pared down OS which allows users to message, call and share pictures with each other.

While plenty of celebs and Googlers have been spotted wearing Google Glass, it’s trickier for ‘regular’ people to get hold of them.

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http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/03/27/google-glass-explorers-first-six_n_2962940.html?ir=Technology&ref=topbar

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Robotic Jellyfish ‘Cyro’ Unveiled By University Of Virginia

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We’ve seen a slew of robotic animals in the past year or so — robotic cockroaches, robotic tunafish, robotic dragonflies. And now, thanks to Virginia Tech, we’ve got two robotic jellyfish.

On May 29 of last year, Virginia tech engineers unveiled “Robojelly,” a robotic jellyfish “roughly the size of a man’s hand.” And last week, the same group of engineers revealed their second jelly named “Cyro,” who is 5 feet 7 inches tall and 170 pounds.

The U.S. Naval Undersea Warfare Center and the Office of Naval Research are funding the robotic jellyfish. According to a press release, the aim of the project “is to place self-powering, autonomous machines in waters for the purposes of surveillance and monitoring the environment, in addition to other uses such as studying aquatic life, mapping ocean floors, and monitoring ocean currents.”

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.Click link below for story,videos, and slideshow:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/01/robotic-jellyfish-cyro_n_2981532.html?utm_hp_ref=technology

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