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Beverly Hills 90H20, the first ‘crafted’ water launched

Posted on June 26, 2015 by mea

A new mineral water created by a ‘water sommelier’ claims to be the first expressly made to match fine wine and dining. via Beverly Hills 90H20, the first ‘crafted’ water launched – Decanter.

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2015 Stanley Cup Final Gigapixel

Posted on June 22, 2015 by mea

2015 Stanley Cup Final Gigapixel – powered by Blakeway Panoramas.

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Blackhawks!

Posted on June 15, 2015 by mea
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What exactly is “piracy” in the digital age?

Posted on June 12, 2015 by mea

Spoo is not alone in observing that effective lobbying and public relations by powerful interest groups like the RIAA, MPAA, and AAP are moving public understanding of the purpose of copyright away from “the progress of Science and useful Arts” … Continue reading →

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Inside a Hollywood heist

Posted on June 5, 2015 by mea

One measure of the true cost of these programs is whether states recoup their subsidies through increased tax revenue. A comprehensive review of the recent literature produced by states in 2009 (when these programs were at their peak) finds consistent, … Continue reading →

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