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These eyeglasses reduce eyestrain that results from viewing a computer screen for extended periods. The glasses combat the painful symptoms of Computer Vision Syndrome–at least 90% of the U.S. computer-using public is affected by the syndrome according to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health.

The yellow-tinted polycarbonate lenses’ proprietary tinting blocks out 65% of blue light, a wavelength that reduces the sharpness of objects, leading to eye fatigue, tired or sore eyes, and the chance of headaches. The lenses protect against UV radiation up to 400nm, protecting eyes from harmful neon and halogen light sources. An inner anti-reflective coating on both the inner and outer side of the lens decreases the glare from overhead fluorescent lighting.

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This is the skatecycle–the next generation recreational vehicle that won an International Design Excellence Award and a permanent place in the Henry Ford Museum. Evoking the first-of-its-kind innovative spirit of the famous American industrialist, it combines the foot control of snowboarding, the balanced turning of skateboarding, and the nimble, undulating movements of casterboarding.

Providing an easy transition for those who already participate in any of the three sports, both feet are placed onto two slip-resistant footboards, and its double-jointed, twisting axle allows riders to move either of the 9″ polyurethane wheels individually by twisting the feet inwards and outwards.

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I am not sure what the criteria was for this study but being stupid and making $200k is still pretty damn good for a couple of dumbasses.

Researchers found that when both spouses correctly answered three math questions, family wealth averaged $1.7 million. That compared with $200,000 for households where neither spouse answered any question correctly.
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Legibility, of course, is a matter of degree, but given that NYU computer science professor Ken Perlin’s tiny font can fit 500 words into a 320 x 240 pixel rectangle, I am surprised at how readable it remains. “My design,” he explains, “assumes that screen pixels are horizontal striped as RGBRGB, as are most LCD screens these days.”

This is the only docking station that transforms an iPad into a versatile bedside alarm clock. An app lets users wake to the music they prefer at snooze intervals from 1-29 minutes–played through the dock’s built-in speakers–while displaying weather reports, personal reminders, and overnight updates from Facebook and Twitter. If the app isn’t running, the dock’s failover alarm ensures you’re still awakened on schedule.

A digital signal processor and an equalizer produce exceptionally full, rich audio from your iPad or the dock’s FM radio with 10 pre-sets. The dock also functions as a wireless speakerphone when paired with a Bluetooth enabled cell phone and it holds and charges most iPhones and iPods.

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Snails on speed don’t get speedier—but their supercharged brains do learn better and make memories that last much longer, a new study says.

Scientists gave pond snails the amphetamine crystal meth to explore the memory-related brain processes that get humans so hooked on the drug.