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Sunday, January 23, 2022

NFTRW Weekly Top Five

Here are the top five comment generating posts of the past week:

How to Stay Focused Working From Home & Be Productive

business.tutsplus.com: Working from home offers many key benefits, but it can be a major change. If you’re wondering how to work from home, it pays to follow a structured approach. This helps you maintain a balanced lifestyle while working remotely.

BIOMIMICRY: HOW NATURE INFLUENCES INNOVATION

News | CFDA: The definition of biomimicry is the act of using nature as a model for human inventions. It is a technological-oriented approach focused on putting nature’s lessons into practice. To see nature as a model, study the model and use it as inspiration for designing and solving humans complex problems.

Shining a light on the Overlook Hotel's Room 237 carpet

Film and Furniture: Considerable attention has been bestowed upon the iconic hexagonal carpet that lines the corridors of The Shining‘s Overlook Hotel, but what of the infamous Room 237 carpet? Join us as we investigate the captivating carpet and design details of Room 237 and ask renowned film set decorators and interior designers to share their thoughts on this most foreboding of hotel rooms. We also show you where you can buy luxury versions of the Room 237 carpet, rugs and runners for your own home.

How to Break the Perfectionism-Procrastination Loop

www.lifehack.org: You’re probably full of the usual impetus to make changes in your life as the new year lies before us. At the time of writing, we’re at the dawn of a new year. Bellies full and rife with lethargy, we’re all likely sat around (in the West at any rate) contemplating our moves for the next 12 months.

Using VR & AR in Live Music

AMT Lab @ CMU: Consider a scenario where one of your favorite artists is performing, but the show is sold out and even if you could get a ticket, you would be so far away from the stage that you might as well just stay at home. So, how do you manage to not compromise the experience while taking into account the convenience and economic factors?

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