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- Schedule Important Work at 5pm for Maximum Concentration
“Whether it’s that vital phone call or the big problem of the day, tackle that important task at the end of the day, especially around 5pm, because your body is primed to concentrate best at that time, says Fast Company.”
- UK Government to Switch from Microsoft Office to Open Source Alternative Office Suite
“Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude plans to standardise on open formats to cut costs on Office suite and break ‘oligopoly’ of IT suppliers”
- UK Government to Switch from Microsoft Office to Open Source Alternative Office Suite
“Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude plans to standardise on open formats to cut costs on Office suite and break ‘oligopoly’ of IT suppliers”
- UK Government to Switch from Microsoft Office to Open Source Alternative Office Suite
“Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude plans to standardise on open formats to cut costs on Office suite and break ‘oligopoly’ of IT suppliers”
- NursingJobs.us redesigns without IE7 support, offers to buy new computers for customers stuck with IE7 (via @vlh)
“Wayne Gretzky once said “skate where the puck is going, not where it’s been” and, in the fast-evolving world of technology, this is sound advice that we have taken to heart as we launched the new NursingJobs.us job board. The new site uses a more modern interface that supports the mobiles and tablets that our users increasingly prefer.”
- Why Weird People Are Often More Creative
“When Albert Einstein came across a cigarette butt, he would often pick it up–fuel for the ol’ tobacco pipe. When Charles Dickens walked around London, he would often be wielding his umbrella–the best defense for imaginary street urchins. When Björk goes to an awards show, she might dress like a swan–what could be more genius? Or beautiful? Or weird?”
- Print is Not Dead Yet — Typefi CEO Chandi Perera
“One of the earliest citations of the phrase “print is dead” comes from the 1984 movie Ghostbusters, but almost 30 years later, print is certainly not dead. Print publishing still drives on average 80% of revenues and close to 100% of the profits for general trade publishers. But among reference and science, technical and medical (STM) publishers, digital publishing was embraced quickly and openly at the expense of print. ”
- How to write a professional bio for LinkedIn, Twitter & more
“A great bio displays your personality and professionalism year-round, and it’s also a quick and easy way for you to garner interest from potential employers, bringing you one step closer to the job of your dreams. Here are the most important things you need to know when writing different types of professional bios.”
- The Classic Bic Pen Now Works On Your Smartphone Display Too
“Writing implements aren’t going to be supplanted by touchscreen devices anytime soon. But that isn’t stopping Bic from hedging its bets and ensuring its classic see-through plastic pens remain relevant. The company’s new Cristal Stylus feature…
- Stand Out by Building Your Strengths, Rather Than Fixing Every Flaw
“When it comes to self-improvement, there’s a tendency to focus on things you don’t do well. That’s a never-ending battle, though. Instead, focus your time on the defining, unique skills you possess.”
- Creative Illustrator Sees Life In Everyday Street Objects
“Most of us rush through our everyday lives without noticing the beautiful things around us. Dutch illustrator Tineke Meirink offers a creative and playful way of engaging with our surroundings – just stop and watch, she says. Her blog “Stop:Watch” tickles the imagination with a collection of simple street objects that she has given life to by adding a minimal digital illustration.”