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On the Cover

Shining Silently, Yet Ever So Brightly
Guitar genius and longtime E Street Band member Nils Lofgren shares his extraordinary life experiences and much more—from working with such legends as Bruce Springsteen, Ringo Starr and Neil Young, to his successful solo career.
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Table of Contents
Letter from the Editor
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Inside The EV Project
An in-depth look at the largest-ever deployment of electric vehicles and charge infrastructure.
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An Interview with Hal Blaine
We caught up with famed session drummer Hal Blaine, who “may well be the most prolific drummer in rock and roll history,” according to his biography in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Drums A-Go-Go
Hal Blaine’s nephew, drummer Michael Kravitz, achieves a different kind of success.
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The Cussler Collaboration
Best-selling adventure author Clive Cussler shares some thoughts about his longtime friendship and collaboration with Nils Lofgren.
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Going, Going, Gonzo!
A look at renowned gonzo artist Ralph Steadman’s relationship with Nils Lofgren.
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Cracking the Mosquito Genome
Michael Riehle, Ph.D., gives us an insight into his groundbreaking research involving malaria-resistant supermosquitoes.
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Hoover Dam: A Historical Perspective
The wonders of Hoover Dam and its technology remain with us in the 21st century.
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Collaborative Efforts Yield Innovation
Entrepreneur Derek Neighbors shares his vision for nurturing future business leaders.
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Tek Corner
Fuse’s PowerSlice Universal Charging Station
Palo Alto Audio Design’s Cubik Speaker System
The Wireless Media Stick from HSTi
The PASSPORT iQ Radar Detector with 3-D GPS
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The Psychology of Business Profiling
Using technology, companies can accurately assess the innate skills of potential hires and existing employees.
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Welcome To Living Room CultureSelf-described idea shaman Igor Brezhnev discusses how he is using the Internet to get people off their computers and into each other’s living rooms.
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