O3D Beach Demo

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This is a demo that demonstrates the potential of rendering 3D graphics in the browser, using O3D, an open-source web API for creating rich, interactive 3D applications in the browser. The app shown in the video is coded in javascript and html and runs in a web browser. Learn more about O3D at http://code.google.com/apis/o3d

Matthew Childs’ 9 life lessons from rock climbing

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http://www.ted.com In this talk from TED University 2009, veteran rock climber Matthew Childs shares nine pointers for rock climbing. These handy tips bear on an effective life at sea level, too.

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Smash fear, learn anything | Tim Ferriss

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From the EG conference: Productivity guru Tim Ferriss’ fun, encouraging anecdotes show how one simple question — “What’s the worst that could happen?” — is all you need to learn to do anything.

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First Look – Maserati Granturismo MC GT4 Race Car

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Maserati celebrated the release of their all new GT4 race car, the Granturismo MC, by ripping around the Paul Ricard circuit in France.

*NOTE: We apologize for the poor sound. This footage, and its accompanying low quality sound, is direct from the manufacturer.

First Look – Opel OPC Sedan

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With a 2.8 liter turbocharged V6 producing 325 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, Opel’s OPC sedan promises to be quite the hot rod.

*NOTE: We apologize for the poor sound. This footage, and its accompanying low quality sound, is direct from the manufacturer.

Demo: Stunning data visualization in the AlloSphere

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http://www.ted.com JoAnn Kuchera-Morin demos the AlloSphere, an entirely new way to see and interpret scientific data, in full color and surround sound inside a massive metal sphere. Dive into the brain, feel electron spin, hear the music of the elements …

TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world’s leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change, Philippe Starck on design, Jill Bolte Taylor on observing her own stroke, Nicholas Negroponte on One Laptop per Child, Jane Goodall on chimpanzees, and “Lost” producer JJ Abrams on the allure of mystery. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design, and TEDTalks cover these topics as well as science, business, development and the arts. Watch the Top 10 TEDTalks on TED.com, at http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/top10