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Articles by Simone Haruko Smith

http://www.harukosama.com/blog

Simone is a generalist with experience in the renewable energy industry, the environmental movement, the gourmet chocolate niche, the cupcake craze, and the evolving world of alternate reality games. She is now embarking on a dedicated career in trend forecasting.
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A Transmedia Hipster Parody Emerges in Williamsburg

A Transmedia Hipster Parody Emerges in Williamsburg

What do hipsters, dinosaurs, and Bill Murray have in common? They all play important roles in Jurassic Park Slope.

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Inception And The Rise Of The Meme

Inception And The Rise Of The Meme

Christopher Nolan’s Inception has received plenty of buzz about its cast, direction, score, and intricate plot, but there is something more to this summer blockbuster worth considering.

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‘TiMER’ & Technology: Augmented Romance And Dating Trends

‘TiMER’ & Technology: Augmented Romance And Dating Trends

How modern, tech-enhanced dating is actually a return to old ways.

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(Video) American Ethnic Food

(Video) American Ethnic Food

How can food reveal volumes about our lifestyles, values, behavior, health, economy and society?

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The Semantic Web: Relationships And Information Filtering

The Semantic Web: Relationships And Information Filtering

NYU journalism and psychology student Kate Ray recently created Web 3.0, a short documentary on the Semantic Web, which includes some interesting interviews and insights.

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3-D Scanning, Ancient Landmarks, and a Lesson in Resourcefulness

3-D Scanning, Ancient Landmarks, and a Lesson in Resourcefulness

Dynasty Group Inc. is a Chicago-based engineering and land surveying firm that has been digitally recording and recreating historical sites and monuments. The firm uses GPS-enabled laser scanners to create 3-D point clouds; these are then overlaid with photographs taken by the surveying team, which act as an utterly realistic skin.

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G-40: The Summit

G-40: The Summit

Should you find yourself in the DC area before the month is out, you might want to head over to G-40: The Summit, a month long exhibition and event series revolving around the New Brow art movement.

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Smokeless Cigarettes And Virtuous Vices

Smokeless Cigarettes And Virtuous Vices

An interesting trend has developed over the past decade- one involving vices. More than ever today, companies are utilizing technology to turn various vices into virtues.

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Old Mansion, New Paradigm

Old Mansion, New Paradigm

The Mansion on O Street represents a future business paradigm- one in which there is maximum utility in every product, service, or idea that is sold.

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A Hearing Aid for Hipsters

A Hearing Aid for Hipsters

What do you get when you combine increased use of alternative jewelery (read: ear plugs) with a generation with ears blown out from concerts and heavy iPod listening?

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