May 30th, 2007 · Microsoft's new tabletop computer responds to human touch and can interact with devices like digital cameras and cell phones. The Surface was unveiled at the All Things Digital conference in Carlsbad, Calif. Michele Norris talks with Glenn Derene, senior technology editor for Popular Mechanics.
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Apr 9th, 2007 · It's spring break in Carlsbad, Calif. And that may give the school custodians time to clean the super-strength glue out all the door locks. On Friday, people showed up to find about 100 doors glued shut. Teachers and students -- including, maybe, the pranksters themselves? -- were shut out of class. Most of the 3,000 students sat in the gym while the staff pried open the doors.
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Jan 2nd, 2005 · World Capitals
January 2, 2005 ·
NPR's Puzzlemaster Will Shortz quizzes one of our listeners, and has a challenge for everyone at home. This week's winner is Dr. Gregory Hirsch from Carlsbad, Calif. He listens to Weekend Edition Sunday on member station KPBS in San Diego.
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