Erin McKean: The joy of lexicography

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http://www.ted.com Is the beloved paper dictionary doomed to extinction? In this infectiously exuberant talk, leading lexicographer Erin McKean looks at the many ways today’s print dictionary is poised for transformation.

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Audi 1.8-litre TFSI engine in action – by autocar.co.uk

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This is the Audi 1.8 TFSI engine, Ingolstadt’s replacement for its 20-valve turbo petrol engine. It produces 160bhp and 184lb ft of torque, and will also be employed in Seat, Skoda and VW products. Visit http://www.autocar.co.uk/audi/ for more Audi news and reviews.

Dean Kamen: New prosthetic arm for veterans

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http://www.ted.com Inventor Dean Kamen previews the prosthetic arm hes developing at the request of the US Department of Defense. His quiet commitment to using technology to solve problems — while honoring the human spirit — has never been more clear.

TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world’s leading thinkers and doers are invited to give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes — including speakers such as Jill Bolte Taylor, Sir Ken Robinson, Hans Rosling, Al Gore and Arthur Benjamin. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, and Design, and TEDTalks cover these topics as well as science, business, politics and the arts. Watch the Top 10 TEDTalks on TED.com, at
http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/top10