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‘YouTube vs. Google Video vs. Revver’ and the brilliant mind of Chris Pirillo

In an epic battle of three user-generated video services, no one would have been able to predict the winner.

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Photo of Glenn Gould Mural in Brussels, Belgium. Image Credit: Kim Eriksson, via Flickr/CC.

Glenn Gould on the purpose of art

“The purpose of art is not the release of a momentary ejection of adrenaline but rather the gradual, lifelong construction of a state of wonder and serenity.”

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Will a higher education degree prepare you for the future?

A degree is no guarantee. There are more than 5,000 PhDs in the U.S. who are working as janitors.

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Where to find Kalamazoo County ordinance and property/parcel information

If you live in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, then this collection of local ordinances may be of use.

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‘16: Moments’ – a short film by Will Hoffman

After hearing WNYC’s Radiolab show about moments of death, filmmaker Will Hoffman went out in search of moments of life. The video contains what Will …

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Fun music video from movie ‘500 Days of Summer’

I really enjoyed this music video starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel—the video/dance number is a promotional piece for the movie “(500) Days of Summer.” …

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