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georgia city considering virtual world, achievements

virtual decatur online world virtual mmog

Why actually drive down and walk into the city council meetings when you can watch the proceedings from the comfort of your sticky-note encrusted desk? The city of Decatur, Georgia is considering creating a virtual version of their town to “encourage community networking, improve civic engagement, and promote economic development,” and in virtual Decatur, citizens…

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December 21st, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: interactive technology video games

microfiber clothing could power your gadgets for free

Micro-Fiber Power Generator

If you’ve ever walked along a carpet in the wintertime, you know all about how you can generate electrical shocks without ever plugging in to an outlet. Now it looks like your body movements could be harnessed to provide electricity for your mobile electronics. Imagine a shirt or a pair of pants which can automatically…

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February 14th, 2008 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: future tech gadgets strange + wonderful