Of course we all walk around with powerful computers in our pockets now, and they do a lot more than Asimov’s Trash 80. There is a lot more stuff that was science fiction when Azimov wrote in the New York Times in 1964, after visiting the World’s Fair, and predicting life (and the contents of a world’s…
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The right workspace can greatly increase employee peace of mind and productivity. But before you panic and install a Google-style indoor go-cart track in your accounting firm’s headquarters, relax. All you really need to do to boost your employees productivity is make a few small design tweaks. It may seem trivial, but a few simple…
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“More than one married couple has said Automatic caused some tension in their marriage by acting as an independent third party evaluating their driving styles,” says Miljkovic. Photo: Automatic Do you know how much money it costs you to slam on your brakes? Or the annual cost you incur by speeding? Probably not, and even though…
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“If people say it’s impossible we have to prove them wrong.” Design students Anna and Terese took on a giant challenge as an exam project. Something no one had done before. If they could swing it, it would for sure be revolutionary. The bicycle is a tool to change the world. If we use bikes…
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Il campo attrezzato di Via Salone a Roma è il campo rom più grande d’Europa. All’interno vivono 1200 persone – rom di varia origine (rumeni, serbi, montenegrini, bosniaci). Il campo è fuori dal raccordo anulare, non è collegato con i mezzi pubblici e non ha alcuno spazio comune. La distanza tra i container dove…
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This post BY ANCA DUMITRU appeared first on lifehack. Do you feel like you can no longer cope with the stress of meeting your deadlines? Does the lack of concentration stop you from focusing on your goals? Are you stuck or stressed out? Then put your headphones on. Try using some of the most Zen-friendly websites on…
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This post by Lauren Mobertz appeared first onitsgoodthis. As his month-long “residency” in New York begins to end, elusive street artist Banksy has made a conscientious move to help a New York charity in a big way. Yesterday Banksy posted a picture of The Banality of the Banality of Evil to his website, featuring a portrait of a Nazi soldier…
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BY ANTHONY DEJOLDE Tech is fabulous. The plugged-in life is always exciting. There are countless benefits using new technology especially with cutting-edge gadgets. They make us more efficient, more productive, and work in lightning speed. Heck, they make work look like play. I won’t deny, I’m one guy who benefits from new technology, athough we must be aware…
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A widely popular rule of life, the 80/20 rule is a smart concept invented by Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto. This principle basically states that 80% of results or outputs come from only 20% of actions or inputs. This principle was a result of Pareto’s observation of the 80% production of peas from 20% of the pea…
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