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The New And The Next Each weekend on All Things Considered, host Arun Rath talks with Carlos Watson, founder of the online magazine Ozy.com, about people, places and trends on the horizon.
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The New And The Next

People, places and trends on the horizon discussed with Ozy.com co-founder Carlos Watson.

Bartering With Billions: How Silicon Valley Makes It Rain

Carlos Watson, co-founder of the online magazine Ozy.com, talks with NPR's Arun Rath about the offense and defense of making billion-dollar deals in Silicon Valley.

Bartering With Billions: How Silicon Valley Makes It Rain

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Shifting Images: Cleaning Up Amsterdam And Controversial Art

Eugene Robinson, deputy editor of the online magazine Ozy, tells Tess Vigeland how Amsterdam is shaping up the red light district and about a New Orleans homicide detective who is an artist by day.

Shifting Images: Cleaning Up Amsterdam And Controversial Art

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Coffee And Cups: 2 Stories Of High Stakes And High Prices

Paying $15 for a cup of coffee may sound alarming. Ozy.com co-founder Carlos Watson tells NPR's Arun Rath why some think it can be worth it. They also discuss a rising star on Portugal's soccer team.

Coffee And Cups: 2 Stories Of High Stakes And High Prices

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Police Turn To Pinterest To Fight Crime

Lots of people use Pinterest to bookmark projects, places and events that pique their interest. Ozy.com's Carlos Watson tells how some local police forces have started using the site to solve crimes.

Police Turn To Pinterest To Fight Crime

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A New Vision For Online Dating: A Profile In Pictures
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A New Vision For Online Dating: A Profile In Pictures

Yet another digital dating model is on the horizon — one where user profiles are built completely from images. And it's not the kind of photos you might think.

A New Vision For Online Dating: A Profile In Pictures

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From Empty Lots To Hospitals, New Purposes For Standard Spaces
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From Empty Lots To Hospitals, New Purposes For Standard Spaces

These two projects are changing the system as we know it: One seeks to transform vacant lots into parks, and the other is using a fake hospital to foster real medical innovation.

From Empty Lots To Hospitals, New Purposes For Standard Spaces

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A Spicy Gold Rush: Turmeric's Rise To Superfood

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A Spicy Gold Rush: Turmeric's Rise To Superfood

There's a gold rush going on, but it has nothing to do with metal. Ozy.com co-founder Carlos Watson says the yellow Indian spice, with its healing properties, is seeing growing popularity in the U.S.

A Spicy Gold Rush: Turmeric's Rise To Superfood

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Right-Leaning Political Satire Show Shoots Back At Liberals

Ozy deputy editor Eugene Robinson talks with NPR's Kelly McEvers about a new political satire show that aims to poke fun of the left and about the 50th anniversary of the first broadcast of Jeopardy!

Right-Leaning Political Satire Show Shoots Back At Liberals

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Sarah Connor's Legacy An Inspiration For Single Moms

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Sarah Connor's Legacy An Inspiration For Single Moms

The Terminator turned 30 this year. Part of the genius of the franchise was its depiction of Sarah Connor as an image of powerful, protective motherhood that was nearly unheard of at the time.

Sarah Connor's Legacy An Inspiration For Single Moms

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Not A Lazy Move: Making Sweatpants Work For Work
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Not A Lazy Move: Making Sweatpants Work For Work

In a popular scene from Seinfeld, Jerry chastises George for wearing sweatpants out in the world. But the rise of fashionable sweats suggests maybe George was ahead of the curve.

Not A Lazy Move: Making Sweatpants Work For Work

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Die-Hard Disney Fans Band Together At The Happiest Place On Earth

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Die-Hard Disney Fans Band Together At The Happiest Place On Earth

Packs of enthusiasts have started meeting up in Disneyland with matching gear and group names, like The Neverlanders and Walt's Misfits. Disney gangs? Not quite.

Die-Hard Disney Fans Band Together At The Happiest Place On Earth

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An Answer For Issues With 'Lavatory Logistics' At Outdoor Events

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An Answer For Issues With 'Lavatory Logistics' At Outdoor Events

For anyone who has ever been stuck at an outdoor event searching for a restroom, there's an app to help with "lavatory logistics." This idea started as a joke and has turned into a Mardi Gras tool.

An Answer For Issues With 'Lavatory Logistics' At Outdoor Events

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Making The Coffee Shop Your Office, Without The Guilt
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Making The Coffee Shop Your Office, Without The Guilt

Anyone who has ever worked out of a coffee shop has faced this question: How many drinks must I buy to justify staying here? Some overseas coffee shops offer the option to pay for the space up front.

Making The Coffee Shop Your Office, Without The Guilt

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Super-Secure, Temporary Texts Draw Interest Of Business Crowd
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Super-Secure, Temporary Texts Draw Interest Of Business Crowd

Snapchat has become a very popular way to text photos that disappear after a number of seconds. Recent hacks have raised questions about the security of the service. Carlos Watson, co-founder of Ozy.com, talks about a service that offers more secure alternative.

Super-Secure, Temporary Texts Draw Interest Of Business Crowd

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Blowing Away The Limits Of Convention
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Blowing Away The Limits Of Convention

A Tunisian inventor has come up with a new design for wind turbines that may be cheaper and more efficient than current models. Ozy.com has this and more stories about moving beyond expectations, from HBO's True Detective to smart technology that's making us better tippers.

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How A Halftime Show Wardrobe Malfunction Changed The Internet
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How A Halftime Show Wardrobe Malfunction Changed The Internet

An accidental flash of skin during the 2004 Super Bowl contributed to the birth of YouTube. In another bid for eyeballs, Super Bowl ads are increasingly geared toward female fans.

How A Halftime Show Wardrobe Malfunction Changed The Internet

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The Business Of Hip-Hop; Luring Millennials To Life Insurance
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The Business Of Hip-Hop; Luring Millennials To Life Insurance

Ozy.com co-founder Carlos Watson talks about a rising star who has made writing about hip-hop serious business, and the advertising tactics that life insurance companies are using to attract young people.

The Business Of Hip-Hop; Luring Millennials To Life Insurance

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A Film Producer On The Rise, Hollywood Gets Biblical
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A Film Producer On The Rise, Hollywood Gets Biblical

Ozy.com co-founder Carlos Watson talks about a rising film producer getting his big break this year, and the swath of films on the horizon dealing with biblical or Greco-Roman times.

A Film Producer On The Rise, Hollywood Gets Biblical

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A Feminist Walks Into A Diet Clinic

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A Feminist Walks Into A Diet Clinic

Samantha Schoech has struggled with weight for most of her life. As a feminist, she's also questioned society's expectations of beauty, while still wanting to be healthy and thin. The self-proclaimed "life-long yo-yo dieter" recently started taking diet pills.

A Feminist Walks Into A Diet Clinic

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Teaching Democracy Through Jazz, Perfecting Party Playlists
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Teaching Democracy Through Jazz, Perfecting Party Playlists

Carlos Watson, co-founder of the online magazine Ozy, tells host Arun Rath about a teacher using jazz to educate young students about democracy and a site that could spruce up the playlist for New Year's Eve parties this year.

Teaching Democracy Through Jazz, Perfecting Party Playlists

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The Secrets Of Great Cooking And Great Business
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The Secrets Of Great Cooking And Great Business

Carlos Watson, co-founder of the online magazine Ozy, tells host Arun Rath about a chef hoping to bring cooking genius to the masses, and the "CEO Whisperer" who is a secret weapon for many powerful business leaders.

The Secrets Of Great Cooking And Great Business

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