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The sun at the horizon illuminates a soldier, highlighting the promise of solar energy for the military . Photo by Expert Infantry See more of the best photos of 2011

The sun at the horizon illuminates a soldier, highlighting the promise of solar energy for the military . Photo by Expert Infantry See more of the best photos of 2011

Have you seen another computer setup that so typifies the state of attention-crowded, over-stimulated youth ? Photo by Louish Pixel See more of the best photos of 2011

Dolphins swimming . What more needs to be said? Photo by Jesslee Cuizon See more of the best photos of 2011

A simple shape in the doorway is visible here, the unmistakable outline of someone toiling at their custodial duties . Photo by Brad Smith See more of the best photos of 2011

A simple shape in the doorway is visible here, the unmistakable outline of someone toiling at their custodial duties . Photo by Brad Smith See more of the best photos of 2011

A portrait of a particular circle of friends symbolizes "the biggest problem in social networking"-- grouping the right friends in the right ways . Photo by All Chrome See more of the best photos of 2011

A portrait of a particular circle of friends symbolizes "the biggest problem in social networking"-- grouping the right friends in the right ways . Photo by All Chrome See more of the best photos of 2011

What's the best way to move a rhino ? Helicopters, of course.

A colorful photo of a building in need of repair helps represent the materials necessary to create housing and the disorganization a lack of standardized labeling fosters. Photo by StuckInCustoms See more of the best photos of 2011

A colorful photo of a building in need of repair helps represent the materials necessary to create housing and the disorganization a lack of standardized labeling fosters. Photo by StuckInCustoms See more of the best photos of 2011

One can argue it is time for Apple to torch the classic iPod . Photo by Jasper Nance See more of the best photos of 2011

One can argue it is time for Apple to torch the classic iPod . Photo by Jasper Nance See more of the best photos of 2011

Applause! Applause! Some cheered when Reed Hasting announced his decision to split up Netflix's DVD and streaming businesses .

In person-to-person conversations, we listen and influence others based on our five senses . Online companies should similarly listen to their customers with the five digital senses. It may take a pair of large floppy ears for some people to really hear.