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Weekly tech news roundup for Friday, May 30

Star Trek's "universal translator" is almost (kind of) real with the introduction of Skype Translator. Also space age? Google's brand new, and super friendly looking, self-driving car—check out videos of both new products in action. Plus, find out how you can get a 3D printer for only $250 meant for home use, Amazon will soon be rolling out a streaming service, and watch the new roboraptor—what could be the fastest robot ever—in all it's terrifying action. Also, find out about a new quiet wind turbine that could give you half of your electricity for a year (with only a breeze), and learn why we should all be working at Twitch (especially on Fridays ;-) ).
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Swift action, happy customers

You may have read my recent blog about installations, and truth be told, some of that experience was from my initial install back in 2012, and some was from talking with other customers who have ordered TDS TV in the last six months. But behind the scenes, I had been building a new house since February and TDS was scheduled and all set to install my services on April 30th. Or so we all thought…
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TDS garners Congressional support for rural telecom issues

Members of the TDS Telecom Government and Regulatory Affairs (GRA) team recently met with more than 60 congressional offices serving 31 states to advocate on behalf of rural customers. Why? Because TDS customers want to see broadband Internet access expanded to more rural areas.
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What to cook Memorial Day weekend

Memorial Day means grilling in my house, which is why I recommend making Lemon Chicken Skewers with a Cool Avacado Sauce for dipping. After all, kabobs are always fun, right? (well, more fun than just a whole chicken breast grilled). They are quite easy and they come out really tender with lots of great flavor!
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Full Stream Ahead!

Whether you subscribe to the TDS TV Basic channel package, or the Expanded Plus—there always seems to be multiple things on that you want to watch. But many of us may have found ourselves in a pickle–I want to record too many things at once! Now that problem has been solved because recording options are much more plentiful. If you're on fiber, you can now record and watch four – yes you read that correctly, FOUR high definition combined streams at once (customers on copper lines now get 3 HD!)
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Seen on Pinterest: Our Favorite DIY and Craft Pins

It’s easier than ever for today’s woman (or man) to be creative and crafty, thanks to hundreds of thousands of… more...
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Weeky tech news roundup for Friday, May 16

Access 9-1-1 by text, take a peek at the latest cybernetic prosthetic arm, and find out when Flappy Bird and the iPhone 6 will make their debuts. Also, learn how to get your Xbox One Live Gold Membership refund, get the low-down on three important government rulings this week that could impact you, and we've got a video that explains whether Godzilla could really exist.
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TDS sponsors bike drive, nets more than 50 bikes

For the second year in a row, TDS hosted a bike drive for DreamBikes. On May 9th, more than 50 used bikes were dropped off during the event, along with a number of trikes and nearly a dozen accessories (e.g. tires, seats). Find out more a and check out some photos and a video from the event.
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Weekly tech news roundup for May 9, 2014

New biodegradable plastic made from shrimp shells and silk protein coming to a store near you (maybe). Speaking of stores, Amazon and Twitter are teaming up to let you add things to your cart with a simple #hashtag. But if you're shopping, you might want to pick up a new Kohler touchless toilet (well, some parts of you have to touch, but not your hands). Also, find out why Alibaba's IPO matters, how to get your own custom perfume, and get the low-down on the Netflix price hike and Apple's newest (and biggest) acquisition.
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Unplugging

We all know we should and yet we stink at it—balancing work and home. The line between professional life and personal life, in many thanks to advances in technology, is becoming thinner and thinner. Staying plugged in can be a good thing for productivity, and yet, if you don’t know how to unplug from your devices and social networks, it can add a lot of stress in your life. Not to fear! PBS MediaShift has some ideas about how to disconnect with ease
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