Monday, April 29, 2024
Neuroscientists have explored language for decades and produced scores of studies on multilingual speakers. Yet understanding this process - simultaneous interpretation - is a much bigger scientific challenge. There are so many processes in an interpreter's brain that it's hard even to know where to start. But here is what […]
It's all about robots. Sometimes, we seem to care more about robots than the humans they are intended to replace. On the surface, it is easy to see why. Robots are faster, stronger, more accurate, less expensive, and less maintenance in the long run. They don't complain, they don't form […]
There are seven key questions in strategic planning, both for you and for your business. These are questions that you need to ask and answer over and over, throughout your career. Sometimes a new answer to any of these questions can dramatically change the direction of your business and your […]
The emerging e-business market affords companies of all sizes and types the opportunity to leverage their existing assets, employees, technology infrastructure, and information to gain or maintain marketshare. For example, in the telecommunications industry, service, rather than technology, is now the key differentiator. With lower barriers to entry, new competitors […]
The biggest shopping season of the year is upon us and on cue, retailers are revving up their marketing strategies in attempt to take advantage of the spending frenzy. Whether you sell to customers online, in the real world, or through a combination of both, the opportunities to cash in […]
It is in the news that 802.11ac routers will be upgraded to gigabit Wi-Fi. Even though it is yet to be finalized when this will be put into effect, the key players across the wireless LAN device value chain are hopeful and therefore, everyone from chip suppliers to vendors for […]
According to American Debt Advisor, around 80% of the population is in debt. If we exclude secured debt, car and home loans, there is still around 50% of the population carrying debt, some of it in the amount of tens of thousands of dollars. And these statistics are mirrored around […]
Whenever you invest in your small business, you are making a financial commitment that must be protected at all costs. While the British economy continues to expand at a considerable pace, the perpetual cycle of boom and bust provides an Omni-present threat that you must be wary of as a […]
In his South by Southwest 2013 keynote speech, Dave Grohl said, "Now more than ever, independence as a musician has been blessed by the advances of technology making it easier for any inspired young musician to start their own band, write their own song, record their own record, book their own […]
In the current economic climate, there is a pressing need for home and car owners to minimize their everyday cost of living. This not only enables them to apply the lessons taught by recent financial austerity and hardship, but it also provides them with a unique opportunity to adopt a […]
Many businesses claim that their company is committed to protecting the environment. Promises like these after all, are easy enough to make. Keeping them, however, is another story. Sometimes, some of these so-called "green businesses" are only concerned with gaining public points by projecting this eco-friendly image. On closer inspection, […]
So you nailed the job interview, got the position and now it's your first day, you need to make your mark. You could get all serious and become the best of the best. Or you could distinguish yourself as an individual to be trusted, consulted, liked and noticed. Check out […]