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Mixxx allows DJs to mix music digitally with a clean, simple interface. Futhermore, Mixxx has a number of key features to help DJs live in the mix: Beat estimation, parallel visual displays, and support for various DJ hardware controllers.

The essence of the Overton window is that only a portion of [the total] policy spectrum is within the realm of the politically possible at any time. Regardless of how vigorously a think tank or other group may campaign, only policy initiatives within this

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The Fairlight CVI premiered in 1984/85, for around $6,500 USD, and came in beige or black. It's a hybrid Analog Digital video processor, designed by Australian engineers Peter Vogel and Kim Ryrie.

Eyebeam is now accepting applications for the next round of R&D Fellows in the R&D OpenLab.

FreeFrame is the open-source cross-platform real-time video effects plugin system designed for use in VJing applications (with bindings for Max, PD, vvvv, AfterFX et al)

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My favorite site for all things weird, innovative, and creative is Boing Boing and not just because the site is "a directory of wonderful things." It's also that it reminds me of how important innovation and creativity are for the future of the U.S. econo

Under increasing pressure, advertisers look for novel ways to reach consumers.

File-sharing is causing worldwide havok, costing billions of dollars and creating unemployment. It’s true that some people are feeling the P2P effect; they’re called ‘physical pirates’ and one of them says that file-sharing has ruined his business

Since jettisoning all of Microsoft products three years ago, Ernie Ball has also gained notoriety as a company that dumped most of its proprietary software--and still lived to tell the tale.

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OJR's design experts review usability research and offer suggestions on how you can make your online articles better connect with readers.

Anybody who bothered to read a clickwrap or shrinkwrap agreement would never install any software, click on any link on the Web, open an account with anyone, or even shop at many retail stores. The terms of these agreements are onerous and ridiculous. We