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Poetry & Literature: News & Events: National Ambassador Tour Proposal Process Now Open

The Library of Congress' partner, Every Child a Reader, is currently accepting proposal submissions from libraries, schools, community centers, and organizations interested in hosting an event with Jason Reynolds, the 7th National Ambassador for Young People's Literature.

Reynolds will travel to rural/small underserved communities across the country during his two-year term to have meaningful discussions with young people. Through his platform, “GRAB THE MIC: Tell Your Story, he will connect with, listen to, and empower students to share their stories and start their journey as storytellers.

Organizations are encouraged to put together proposals that support and align with Jason's platform and the mission of the program. 

To learn more about the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature program click here. To learn more about Reynolds’ tenure as Ambassador click here.

Submit your proposal here: https://everychildareader.net/ambassador/




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Ludacris - Not Blowing Smoke - With New Headphones

Seems like everyone is bringing out their own line of headphones these day.  Entering into the fray is Ludacris.  We asked Ludacris about his 'Soul' line of headphones, which come out in Spring 2011.




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Most Dangerous Object in the Office: Pocket Artillery Mini Cannon

Check out the Pocket Artillery Mini Cannon in action.




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Galaxy Note Video Review

Wired product reviews editor Michael Calore looks at the Galaxy Note from Samsung.




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Most Dangerous Object in the Office: North Face Avalanche Airbag Safety System Backpack

No matter the danger&mash;a torrent of gizmos or an avalanche of snow—this North Face system will have your back (Saint Bernard and brandy not included).




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Rite in the Rain All Weather Notebook

A peek at 2 all-weather notebooks from Rite in the Rain.




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E3 2012: XCOM - Enemy Unknown

2K Games revives its classic strategy role playing game with the release of XCOM: Enemy Unknown.




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3 Noise-Cancelling Headphones Tested and Rated

We look at a few new pairs of noise-blocking cans -- AKG's K495 NC, the MM 550-X from Sennheiser, and the budget-minded Atmos headphones from Rocketfish.




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McAfee Declares Innocence

John McAfee declares his innocence regarding recent murder accusations in an interview with Wired's Joshua Davis.




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McAfee Says He Is Innocent

John McAfee declares his innocence regarding recent murder accusations in an interview with Wired's Joshua Davis.




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Snowboarding Go-Bag

Avid snowboarder and Gadget Lab writer Roberto Baldwin takes us through his go bag to help you stay prepared for a quick getaway on the slopes.




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Nokia True Car

Cliff Fox, VP of Nokia Location and Commerce, talks about the cameras and lasers of the mapping vehicle.




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Obsessed: Building Enormous Snowmen With the Boss of Frost

See how Marc Asperas builds an enormous snowman.




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CES 2013: Tactus Technology Tactile Touchscreen

Tactus Technology has created a haptic touchscreen panel that "rises" to create a three-dimensional keyboard. Writing an e-mail on your tablet? Individual letter keys form small bumps for easier typing.




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CES 2013: Canon PowerShot N

Canon's new Powershot N is a point and shoot camera that lets you share your images with your smartphone.




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Maria Del Camino: The Flying Car

When Bruce Tomb realized that flying cars weren’t on the imminent horizon, he decided to make his own.




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What Crocs on Treadmills Can Teach Us About Dinosaurs

What crocs on treadmills can teach us about dinosaurs.




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George R. R. Martin "Game of Thrones Cameo Would Be in Season 4, Not 3"

On the red carpet , Martin told Wired that his potential cameo would occur not in Season 3, but rather in Season 4 - though he acknowledged that HBO had not yet officially announced the next season of the hugely popular fantasy epic.




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How to Hatch a Dinosaur

Scientists know how to turn a chicken into a dinosaur. What could possibly go wrong?




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Angry Nerd - Can Michael Shannon Trump Terrence Stamp's General Zod?

In the upcoming film, Man of Steel, General Zod will be played by Michael Shannon. Can Shannon trump Terrence Stamp's portrayal of Zod in the 1981 film, Superman II? Angry Nerd is skeptical, obviously. Photo Credit: General Zod artwork courtesy of Steve Oatney




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Mr. Know-It-All - Classical Toddler Music

You've heard music is good for your kid’s brain, but does it matter what tunes you spin? Mr. Know-It-All weighs in on the age-old debate: Led Zeppelin or The Wiggles?




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The Window - High-Speed Robots Part 2: Kiva Robots in the Workplace & in our E-commerce Economy

Follow a robot as it works its day job—transforming the world of e-commerce by hustling packages around the giant warehouses that propel the modern economy. New robot minions: Welcome to the team.




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Mr. Know-It-All - Expired Medication: A Dose of Truth

Medicine has an expiration stamp—but Is it actually, you know, serious? Or are those sell-by dates just a Big Pharma racket? Mr. Know-It-All gives you a healthy dose of the truth.




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Mr. Know-It-All - Automated Parallel Parking

Is it OK to embrace automated parallel parking? Or does it make you look like a helpless schmuck? Mr. Know-It-All helps you take control back from your Lexus.




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The Noble Writer - Station to Station

In this artist profile from Station to Station, Gary Indiana, an American contemporary writer, artist, and filmmaker, discusses the state of writing in a modern, visual culture, and how modern technology influences the creative process.




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Station to Station - New York - Nomadic Happenings: Artist Trio and Jonah Bokaer

Yoshimio, Hisham Akira Bharoocha, and Ryan Saywer join forces for a music mashup; later, we get a sneak peek of the dance medley from Jonah Boakaer and AIRLOCKS for the New York stop of Station to Station.




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Minneapolis - Perceived Boundaries with Kate Casanova - Station to Station

Kate Casanova discusses what drives the concept of her art, and how it blurs the lines of humans and nature.




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Pittsburgh - Nomadic Sculptures - Station to Station

Outside of the musical and art performances were interactive art installations. Calling them 'Nomadic Sculptures', artists transformed Yurts into mini art galleries - each giving participators a different atmospheric experience.




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WIRED Live - Zombie Apocalypse Survival Tactics from The Walking Dead's Norman Reedus

He might play a zombie slayer on-screen, but Norman Reedus swears he’d be toast during a real apocalypse. The Walking Dead star tells WIRED about his lack of survival instincts and why he’d rely on an Uber as his getaway car.




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November 2013 Issue: The Next Steve Jobs

Genius is everywhere - but we're wasting it. In the November issue of WIRED, we explore how to unleash the great minds of tomorrow. Plus 26 winter gear essentials, the Nest Protect, North Korean Instagrams, and much more! Online and on Tablets: 10.15.2013 On Newsstands: 10.22.2013




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WIRED Live - Slash Talks Movie Music and Scoring the Horror Film Nothing Left to Fear

Velvet Revolver and former Guns N’ Roses guitarist, Slash, sits down to talk about scoring Anthony Leonardi III’s new horror flick, Nothing Left to Fear.




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Mr. Know-It-All - Serving Genetically Modified Food at Dinner Parties

When hosting a party where genetically modified foods are what’s for dinner, is it proper etiquette to warn your GMO-averse friends ahead of time? Mr. Know-It-All offers sage advice on how to handle.




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Mr. Know-It-All - Un-Friending Friends on Facebook

Social media has redefined 'friend' to include estranged classmates and distant acquaintances. Mr. Know-It-All explains why it’s OK to quit second-rate pals on Facebook without fear of feeling guilty.




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Mr. Know-It-All - Wearing a Dust Mask in a Foreign Country

Health-conscious folks wondering if it’s politically correct to don a dust mask while in Beijing needn’t worry about causing a cultural offense. Mr. Know-It-All gives the dirt on how to avoid the dirt—and pollution—when in a foreign country.




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WIRED Live - Bill Gates & President Bill Clinton: Technology and the Value of Connectivity-Exclusive Interview

From medical vaccines to financial services to educational resources, connectivity is key. Bill Gates and President Bill Clinton explain the positive impact of being plugged in on a global scale. For more from Bill Gates and President Clinton, check out the December 2013 issue of WIRED.




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WIRED Live - Bill Gates & President Bill Clinton: The Global Economy and the End of American Exceptionalism-Exclusive Interview

With American exceptionalism waning, is the U.S. destined to be left in the dust? Bill Gates and President Bill Clinton talk about the significance of building a future of shared success and responsibility in order to create a thriving global economy. For more from Bill Gates and President Clinton, check out the December 2013 issue of WIRED.




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Gadget Lab - A Look at the Snowpeak Hozuki Lantern

The Hozuki lantern from Snow Peak goes for versatility around the campsite—both inside and outside the tent.




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Design FX - Walking With Dinosaurs: Muscle Simulation and Feathered Effects Exclusive

Find out how animation company Animal Logic used complex feather and muscle simulation systems to depict the prehistoric animals in Walking With Dinosaurs.




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Inside Innovation - Born of Sound: Transforming Sound into Art [Sponsored Content]

Consider it sound you can see. Find out how Ashik and Jenelle Mohan of Born of Sound are using audio recordings to create works of art, bringing to life a child’s laugh or heartbeat in a fluid, vibrant print. Brought to you by Intel.




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Inside Innovation - Makey Makey: Making a Better World…One Carrot Keyboard at a Time [Sponsored Content]

Jay Silver and his co-founder's concept was simple: Hook up everyday objects to small circuits and turn them into touchpads. See how their MaKey MaKey invention kit is changing the way we interact with the world. Brought to you by Intel.




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WIRED Live - Questlove on Technology Killing (and Creating) the DJ Star: Love Music Again

Check out WIRED's music issue featuring Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson at: http://www.wired.com/listen Music: "Days Passed Me By" Performed by Kooley High Written Napoleon Wright II, Charlie Smarts, Tab-One




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WIRED Live - Questlove on J Dilla, Vinyl Snobs & Lo-fi Hip-hop: Love Music Again

Check out WIRED's music issue featuring Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson at: http://www.wired.com/listen Music: "Unfound" Performed by Kooley High Written Napoleon Wright II, Charlie Smarts, Tab-One, Homeboy Sandman




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Inside Innovation - Floored: Reimagining 3D Experiences for the Real World [Sponsored Content]

David Eisenberg, co-founder and CEO of Floored, explains how his company transforms real estate floor plans into 3D experiences using Intel's agile technology, allowing consumers to skip the walkthrough and take a virtual 3D tour instead. Brought to you by Intel.




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Inside Innovation - Brass Monkey: Reinventing Multiscreen Gaming Experiences [Sponsored Content]

Infrared5 co-founders Chris and Rebecca Allen are revolutionizing the multi-screen experience. With their popular computer game Brass Monkey they’re bringing people together with socially, multi-screen experiences that turn smart phones into game controllers and PC/Tablets into consoles. Brought to you by Intel.




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Inside Innovation - CuteCircuit: Trendspotting From Tech to Fashion [Sponsored Content]

CuteCircuit co-founder and creative director Francesca Rosella believes in technology you can wear. She explains how, with the help of co-founder Ryan Genz, CuteCircuit is able to create interactive fashion—like a dress that’s illuminated by LED lights or a skirt that displays a message—with technology that integrates seamlessly into garments. Brought to you by Intel




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Gadget Lab - A Look at Suck UK’s 3-D Dinosaur Cookie Cutters

Tykes can construct an edible Jurassic park with these 3-D cookie cutters that create easy-to-assemble dino shapes. Plus, the little ones will get a firsthand lesson in extinction once they devour the after-school treats.




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Gadget Lab - A Look at Evernote’s Triangle Commuter Bag

All it took was a little geometry to perfect the adult man’s alternative to a backpack. The Evernote messenger bag features a triangular shape that offers stability and keeps the bag upright when you set it down.




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Design FX - Noah: Controlling an Epic Rain-Making System with a Single App

And on the eighth day, we got apps. Fxguide’s Mike Seymour details the how the upcoming blockbuster, Noah, was able to control the mechanics of a giant custom rain machine in a studio that size of two football fields with the use of a single iPad app.




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WIRED Live - Breakthroughs in Nanomedicine

In this World Economic Forum discussion, the University of Oxford’s Dr. Sonia Trigueros challenges the way we think about antibiotics and offers an alternative using the power of nanotechnology.




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Angry Nerd - Why Exactly Is Parkour Not a Film Genre Yet?

In Brick Mansions, parkour co-founder David Belle shows off his wall-climbing, window-jumping, rail-surfing action skills. So why isn't Belle the new Bruce Lee? This should be the greatest genre in cinema history. Angry Nerd blames the French.