Reading While Eating for January 5: High-Tech Hijinks

Thursday's links talk vintage cars and bionic dogs. Look how far we've come.

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DJ Wika Szmyt plays music at a club in Warsaw January 4, 2012. Szmyt, 73, plays in a Warsaw club three days a week but has also been involved in other musical projects, including parties where she plays for a younger and more demanding audience.

Where’s the Wink? This lengthy profile gives an inside look at Stephen Colbert the person, “Stephen Colbert” the character and that odd space in between. (New York Times)

Coming Soon: Check out 20 films we’re excited about for 2012 — and 10 we could live without. (TIME Entertainment)

Riveting Reads: Get a new e-reader for the holidays? Load it up with these 10 new must-reads for 2012. (Flavorwire)

Vintage Rides: License plates on cars used to look a whole lot cooler. (LIFE)

Thanks, Science: This puppy is bionic. And, separately, adorable. (The Daily What)

Travel Time-Lapse: Speed around the world in just five minutes. Then get back to productivity. (Viral Viral Videos)

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