Jim Brumm: Long-Term Thinking for a Short-Sighted World

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http://www.andnow.com/ew/AriMeiselBookIntv.mp4

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http://microworkers.com/index.php

Employers, ask people to... 
— Blog about your product
— Post reviews to Websites & Blogs
— Add you to Facebook
— Become fan of your group
— Follow you on Twitter
— Digg your website
— and much more..

Workers, sign up and...

— Browse micro jobs
— Select jobs you like
— Finish tasks & submit proof
— Earn money
— $1.00 Sign up bonus

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http://www.givv.org/

Givv.org is a new way to think about making your impact. Make one monthly donation. To as many nonprofits as you like. Automatic, one-click giving. You stay anonymous and stay in control!

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http://www.vorbeck.com/electronics.html

Conductive inks and coatings with expanded capabilities for printed electronics

Vor-ink™ enables new applications in the printed electronics industry through its ease of processing and exceptional conductivity. Vorbeck's unique graphene-based conductive ink, Vor-ink, creates robust films with outstanding flexibility and crease resistance. Even in thin coatings (1 micron), Vor-ink maintains its rated conductivity.

Vorbeck works with customers to develop formulations to suit specific printing methods, substrates, and applications. Vor-ink can be used in the development of printed electronics, sensors & electrodes, coatings, and security & identification labeling, among other applications.

Vor-ink requires no sintering. With Vor-ink, you can use standard drying/curing/fusing equipment and inexpensive, but temperature-sensitive, substrates such as paper, paperboard, and label stock – saving you both capital and operating expenses.

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http://roofvents.com/solar-fan.html

        The Aura Solar Attic Fan uses both solar and wind power for optimum ventilation performance both day and night. Other solar powered attic fans do not move air passively but the Aura Solar Fan does, just like a roof turbine ventilator (Whirly-Bird) but with no moving parts. Exhausting air passively (driven by wind) also removes hot air from the attic on summer evenings and cloudy days, thus lowering attic temperatures and reducing air conditioning loads.

    *  The panel wattage is oversized to the fans at a rate of 2 to 1
    * This results in a CFM production of angles up to 80 degrees
    * Quiet operation
    * Compact design
    * All aluminum construction
    * Exhausts air continuously even after the sun sets or on cloudy days
    * Aerodynamic internal cone increases performance
    * Negligible roof loading
    * Adaptable with all types of roofing materials
    * No curb required
    * Removeable head for easy maintenance
    * Works 24/7
    * Louver design passed Dade County Tests
    * Optional thermostat/cut-off switch available (see below)
    * Optional auxiliary solar panel available

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http://www.scanavert.com/

ScanAvert’s mission is to provide the general consumer a method of
detecting specified ingredients/processes in food, beverages and OTC
products that are simply unwanted, may cause an undesired reaction,
or contradict dietary allowances, on a real-time automated basis, in
places where food, beverages or OTC products are sold, prepared or
served. Using their auto focus equipped cell phones, subscribers scan
product barcodes and receive immediate, compatibility/incompatibility
information and suggested compatible substitutes, product recall
information, and a host of e-commerce benefits, all in the privacy
of their cell phone.

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http://www.hammacher.com/Product/78284

This is the device that heats an above-ground swimming pool using solar power.

Extending your swim season while reducing your pool heating costs, it provides 2,500 BTUs per hour, effectively raising the temperature of a 6,000-gallon pool by 5º F in 10 days.

The heater attaches to your pool's pump-operated water filtering system. Water is warmed as it circulates through the heater's coiled, black 20' long heating system that is exposed to the sun's energy, passing back into the pool.

Up to four heaters may be linked for faster heating. Includes all hardware and accessories needed for installation. Includes protective cover for off-season storage. 23" L x 23" W x 10" H. (16 lbs.)

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http://www.reclaimedwoodco.com/page/detail/hand-hewn-beams_39/

Old Barn Reclaimed Wood Co. offers a variety of reclaimed hand hewn beams.  These beams are available in all different shapes and sizes, as well as several species.  Hand hewn beams compliment all different styles of design from rustic cabins to tuscan and traditional.  The character of hand hewn beams is accented by  the original ax marks applied over a century ago.
Hand Hewn Beams :

        Available Sizes 4x4, 6x6, 8x8, 10x10 and more
        Lengths Available       6' - 40'
        Profiles        As-is, Wire Brushed, S1S, S2S, Insect Treated
        Lead Time       1 - 4 Weeks Depending on Order
        Species Oak, Ash, Elm, Chestnut, Maple, Heart Pine, and More

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http://www.cretesheet.com/product.html

The Cretesheet™ is the only tool required for mixing and pouring concrete or cement and is designed for jobs requiring 1 cubic yard or less and hard to access jobsites. It mixes a typical 80 lb. bag of concrete / cement mix in less than 90 seconds and is designed to mix up to 50kgs of material at one time.

The 14oz CreteSheet™ is a durable, contractor grade, UV inhibited polyethylene sheet designed for one or two person use for concrete and cement mixing and pouring. The CreteSheet™ is solidly constructed; four handles have been ultrasonically bonded at each corner ensuring strength and easy grip. The concept of concrete mixing, cement mixing or other dry materials by tumbling the mixture while the weight remains on the ground is extremely efficient.

One or two people can easily use the CreteSheet™, which allows easy transport to and around the jobsite. Whether you are working on a hillside or high-rise, where a bulky wheelbarrow or cement / concrete mixing tub is too cumbersome, the CreteSheet™ allows the unrestricted cement mixing and concrete mixing access that you need.

The CreteSheet™ is the standard tool for the professional contractor. The CreteSheet™ may not be on the cutting edge of technology, but its efficiency and convenience saves time and labor in mixing cement / concrete.

Currently sold internationally, the CreteSheet™ has been featured on national television and is highlighted in numerous national magazines. In May of 2006, the CreteSheet™ received the Popular Mechanics Editor’s Choice Award and 2007 World of Concrete MIP award for design and innovation as a cement / concrete mixer.

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http://www.zipshottripod.com/

    * Ultra-lightweight. Weights only 11 oz. (312g).
    * Ultra-compact. Only 15” (38cm) when folded.
    * Convenient. Stands 44” (112cm) tall.
    * Quick. Tripod legs spring open in seconds.
    * Easy to Carry. Attaches to camera bags and luggage.
    * Sturdy. Heavy-duty, metal ball-head with strong aluminum legs.
    * Max Weight Load. 3 lbs (1361g).

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http://www.klipsch.com/na-en/products/lightspeaker-system-overview/

Enjoying music throughout your home has never been easier—or more enlightening. Winner of a 2010 CES Innovations Award, the Klipsch® LightSpeaker® is the first product to combine efficient LED lighting and wireless ambient sound into a single unit that installs like a light bulb.

    * Includes two LightSpeakers, a transmitter, remote and other accessories
    * Designed for 5- and 6-inch recessed light fixtures
    * Enjoy ambient music in multiple rooms—wirelessly
    * Totally hidden, space-saving sound solution
    * LED bulb rated to last 15 years or more
    * Reduces daily lighting expenses by 80%
    * Installs in 10 simple steps or less
    * Remote or transmitter controls all system functions

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http://www.hammacher.com/Product/77610?source=FROOGLE

This is the electric guitar that teaches you to play using an illuminated fretboard to demonstrate over 3,000 chords. With the included software, simply plugging the guitar into your computer using the included USB cable activates the LEDs, allowing you to learn chords, scales, and songs in as little as 10 minutes.

Made with an alder body with a maple neck, the guitar has two single-coil and one humbucking pickup, allowing you to achieve a variety of tones. An amplifier (sold below) allows you to hear your music fully. At 25 1/2 scale, the guitar's neck length (and fret length) is the same size as standard electric guitars. Includes 10' USB cable and software that requires Windows XP or Vista. 39" L x 13" W x 2" D. (5 lbs.)

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http://www.smartdesks.com/video-conference-tables-boomerang.asp

with geometry for camera optics
and placement of screens and seats

Boomerang™ Video Conference Tables not only have a sleek look in the room, they also compose the shot for the cameras and present data on screens in the ideal position for meeting users.

Presentation data appears on 16:9 20' displays with genuine flipIT® Widescreen Workstations. Screens flip up for instant use, and are just as quickly put away when not needed in the meeting.

Laptops may also be used with flipIT® Laptop Safes. When not needed, there is no fumbling around. Laptops are put away quickly and safely so they are out of the way, reducing visual clutter on camera.

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http://www.surlatable.com/product/223750.do

Innovative item is a perfect gift for anyone who loves to cook out. Pre-seasoned cast-iron humidifier lets you grill deliciously moist and tender meat and seafood with amazing results.

Just fill the slender cast-iron boxes with water, beer, wine, juices or other liquid and cook. Steam is released, adding moisture, infusing food with complex flavors and keeping it naturally tender. Food retains more natural juices and rich flavor for unforgettable results every time.

Hand wash. 11¾" x 1A¾" x 1½".

Features       
    * Includes: Two humidifiers
    * Care: Hand wash
    * Material: Pre-seasoned cast iron
    * Dimensions: 11¾" x 1¾" x 1½"

BENEFITS:
    * Innovative item is a perfect gift for anyone who loves to cook out.
    * Pre-seasoned cast-iron humidifier lets you grill deliciously moist and tender meat and seafood with amazing
Results.
    * Just fill the slender cast-iron boxes with water, beer, wine, juices or other liquid and cook.
    * Steam is released, adding moisture, infusing food with complex flavors and keeping it naturally tender.
    * Food retains more natural juices and rich flavor for unforgettable results every time.

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http://www.hammacher.com/Product/78069?source=CJ&cm_mmc=CJ-_-1414665-_-1492714-_-Hammacher+Product+Catalog

At 144X magnification, the longest zoom of any binocular available, these binoculars can see the flick of a deer's ear 500 yards away. They can easily adjust from 20X to their maximum 144X with a simple press of a lever, providing sharp, clear images. Expertly collimated to provide a single image, they use powerful, fully coated optics, including 70mm objective lenses that offer superior light-gathering performance. They use a BaK7 porro prism system, providing a field of view of 131' at 1,000 yards. With an eye relief of 16 1/2 mm and a 3 1/2 mm exit pupil at 20X. They are shock- and water-resistant, light, and easy to handle with their rubber grips; a tripod is recommended for stability at maximum zoom. Sturdy ABS construction. Includes carrying case and lens caps. 12 1/4" L x 8 3/4" W x 3 1/2" D. (4 lbs.)

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