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Me-llenials: Is Generation Y lazy & self-entitled? [infographic]
Posted by staff / November 12, 2013Generation Y, or Millennials, the generation born between 1977 and 1997 get an incredible amount of grief over their non-traditional work attitudes, even though the idea of company loyalty got thrown out the window about the same time as pensions disappeared and massive layoffs of older members of the workforce went into effect. This infographic …
Read MoreForbes: 100 best websites for entrepreneurs
Posted by staff / November 12, 2013From Natalie Robehmed, Forbes Staff: We’ve searched high and low to bring you the first annual list of FORBES 100 Best Websites For Entrepreneurs. Whether you’re seeking advice on raising capital, scaling your business or looking for general industry insight, these sites are worth reading. The picks here are arranged in no specific order. Selected …
Read MoreMobile marketing: 5 fundamental pillars for 2014
Posted by staff / November 12, 2013Cheryl Conner, a contributor at Forbes discusses what she calls “fundamental pillars of mobile marketing” for the coming year. The opportunity for mobile marketing is exploding. Portio Research predicts mobile subscribers worldwide will reach 7.0 billion by the end of 2013, 7.5 billion by the end of 2014 and 8.5 billion by the end of …
Read MoreChina’s amazing, undulating pedestrian bridge
Posted by staff / November 12, 2013How does an architect make walking a more exciting option than driving? NEXT Architects appears to have discovered the answer with this award-winning bridge design, which will span the Dragon King Harbor River in Changsha, China. Inspired by the Mobius ring and knots from Chinese folk art, you won’t be able to resist strolling over this beauty …
Read MoreThe Titanic vs. a cruise ship
Posted by staff / November 12, 2013James Sexton has super-imposed an image of The Titanic against an image of a current-day cruise ship. Hard to believe your eyes. Actually, a bit scary! For copyright reasons, see the original photo on his Twitter feed: Twitter: James Sexton / Titanic. Marvel at engineering? See more stories about engineering. Photo credit: Masyanya – Fotolia.com
Read MoreMyers-Briggs: Everything you want to know [infographic]
Posted by staff / November 11, 2013I place great stock in the Myers-Briggs test, it’s always helped me in both work and personal life. I’m INTP, which explains a lot! The rarest of the “types” for women. Check out the original post for some links to tests and lots of information about the various personality types identified by these tests. See …
Read MoreA gentleman’s guide to scarf-tying [infographic]
Posted by staff / November 11, 2013The temperature’s dropping, and newbies to the world of men’s fashion might be trying to figure out the proper method for adding a scarf to a suit and tie without ruining that polished, professional look. Thankfully, TheGentleManual is here to help with a handy infographic explaining how to sport a scarf like the pros. Hey, …
Read More10 super-obscure Marvel superheroes: From Squirrel Girl to Doop
Posted by staff / November 10, 2013Time Magazine has a list of some superheroes that you may never have heard of. Not a Superman in the list. Here are three of them: Squirrel Girl New York City’s Central Park has finally found the hero it deserves. With enhanced strength, speed and a fuzzy tail to boot, her most fearsome ability may …
Read MoreSpice up Christmas with Sriracha candy canes
Posted by staff / November 10, 2013Tired of the kids stripping the tree bare of candy canes long before Christmas Eve? Teach them a lesson they’ll never forget with Sriracha Candy Canes from The Oatmeal Store! With any luck, they’ll be so put off candy, you’ll be able to take all the treats Santa stuffs in the stockings, too. Full story …
Read MoreWho’s your character? Star Wars MBTI chart [infographic]
Posted by staff / November 8, 2013Perhaps you’ve always pictured yourself with the bod of Han Solo and the brains of Yoda, so you may or may not want to ruin the vision with this MBTI chart of Star Wars characters. Sorry all you ESFJs out there; we’re sure you’re lovely people despite what the chart says. Via Geek in Heels. …
Read MoreWireless device grabs ‘lost’ energy from wi-fi
Posted by staff / November 8, 2013Above, a five-cell metamaterial array converts stray microwave energy, as from a Wi-Fi hub, into more than 7 volts of power with an efficiency of 36.8 percent—comparable to a solar cell. Using inexpensive materials configured and tuned to capture microwave signals, researchers have designed a power-harvesting device with efficiency similar to that of modern solar …
Read More50 most heart-wrenching movies of all time
Posted by staff / November 7, 2013Movie fan? Here’s a list of the 50 most heart-wrenching films. The award for the most heart-wrenching film goes to It’s a Wonderful Life. Last but not least is, Forrest Gump. And there’s Elephant Man and Toy Story 3 and so much more in between. Each film has a description and a video clip. Here’s …
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