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The Art of Explanation [Book Review]

The Art of Explanation

I’ve been following Common Craft ever since I saw their video explaining RSS almost 4 years ago. I could not figure out how someone had explained something so complicated with so few lines. To this day if you google “RSS” their video pops up on the first page. Well, now Lee, with the help of his wife Sachi, have released … 
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The Imminent Robopocalypse: Daniel H. Wilson on How to Survive

We have long been aware of the potential threat of a robot uprising. Such eye-opening films as The Terminator and I, Robot have given the public no excuse for ignorance on this serious matter. In an effort to further raise awareness and give the human race some small hope of survival, we recently interviewed Daniel H. Wilson, Ph.D. in robotics and … 
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The Economy, the Rising Cost of Oil and a Call for a New Industrial Revolution

In his book The Third Industrial Revolution, Jeremy Rifkin ties the rise and fall of crude oil prices to the flagging of the global economy. We want to spread the word, so we’re bringing it to you Epipheo-style! What do you think? Is Rifkin on target, or way off base?   Transcript: You know, it seems like every time the … 
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What Is Leap Year?

You probably know that this year, 2012, is a leap year. And that means that this year we get an extra day on February 29th. Great—an extra day. Who really cares? Well, people born on February 29th of a previous year care, because they finally get to celebrate their actual birthday. But for the rest of us, it’s just a … 
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How to Make the Most of Your Weekend

You’ve worked hard all week, and it’s finally the weekend. Here’s the trouble: You spend all week trying to be productive, so it’s hard to break the seal when Friday comes. You can try to avoid work, but you’re still in work mode. We show you how doing something unproductive is the key to having a real break during the … 
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Why Siri Can Take Over the World

Epipheo shows you why we think Siri is going to turn some heads. If you got yourself the new iPhone, then you fell in love with Siri, because she’s helping you do stuff. You can have funny arguments with her, you’re flirting with her, and she’s pretty helpful. But really, that’s just a small taste of where Siri’s headed. People … 
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How to Get Things Done!

All the things that you need to get done are stored all over—in your email inbox, on random pieces of paper or in your brain. You often forget to do things. You get overwhelmed by big tasks. And overall, your mind feels cluttered. Want to be a ninja at getting things done? Epipheo presents you with some simple tips taken … 
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How to Understand Anyone (the Myers-Briggs Way)

We all know certain people that it’s just IMPOSSIBLE to get along with. No matter how hard you try, you just can’t seem to see eye to eye. The fact is, people’s personalities differ, sometimes in ways that can infuriate. Thankfully, there happens to be a really effective tool that explains why people are the way they are. It’s called … 
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How to Foolproof Your Budget

It’s PAYDAY! Put that check in the bank and get ready to PAR-TAY!!! Now you can finally pay some overdue bills, buy that gear you’ve been eyeing and stock the refrigerator. That is, until the end of the month, when the next payday is still days away, the bills are piling up, the fridge is empty and you don’t have … 
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Why You Should Teach Your Baby Sign Language

So you’ve mastered all the basics of this whole parenting thing. But that little child still seems like an alien life form, and you can’t communicate with it. Or can you? We show you how baby sign language can help you to understand what your baby is thinking before they learn to talk. … 
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