One of my favourite Kickstarter campaigns is The Encyclopedia of Golden Age Superheroes by Jess Nevins. In 2013, Jess raised $15,671 from 444 backers to publish an encyclopedia. Imagine, for a moment, that this was part of a research program. It wasn’t, but it could very well be. Encyclopedia are collections of knowledge, and provide fundamental information […] … learn more→
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Graduates beware, don’t fall for that unpaid job advert
Sydney Football Club sparked outrage this week when it advertised for someone to work three to four days a week for nine months, as a volunteer. The unpaid job, to work as a strength and conditioning assistant, was specifically looking for someone with a degree in human movement, exercise or sports science. But the job ad was […] … learn more→
7 latest implementation of the internet of things in the healthcare domain
The advent of the Internet of Things has revolutionized many industries. Having a device collect data and communicate with other devices over the internet has created more opportunities since it has enhanced monitoring. The internet of Things has received a lot of criticism due to privacy issues, but this hasn’t stopped it from being adopted […] … learn more→
Scooter rental in Disney plain and simple
Central Florida, built with fun in mind, offers you everything possible that you need to make your stay memorable. The theme park capital of the world is home of iconic Disney World-The Magic Kingdom along with highly innovative Universal Orlando with Legoland Florida, Busch Gardens Tampa, SeaWorld Orlando, Holy Land Experience, and Port Canaveral’s Kennedy […] … learn more→
What are the main currencies in Europe and their fluctuations in the Forex market?
For those interested in currency, watching the GBP Sterling over the past few months will have been an interesting ride. Prime ministerial resignations, cabinet reshuffles, and building model buses out of wine boxes have all had an effect on the value of the pound. The euro has seen a similar trajectory with various trade wars […] … learn more→
Do you need a data management strategy? Yes, here’s why
A bright and actionable data management strategy must be at the heart of every company’s records and information architecture, systems and procedures. In a business, the management must implement the right practices and have the right principles in place as these are critical elements in accomplishing tangible results speedily. Because enterprises are rapidly embracing the […] … learn more→
Why are more young people considering starting businesses?
Today’s modern self-starter generation is perhaps one of the most entrepreneurially-minded of recent decades. With majority of young people found not to be content working for large corporations, more 18-24-year-olds than ever are declaring their intent to form their own business. Indeed, they’ve seen many people find success in starting from scratch – from online […] … learn more→
6 essential things to include in your design guide
Consistent brand identity and the success of a new website depend on how good the design guide is. The contents of a design guide are the ingredients that can make your project successful and portray what you want to convey to potential customers about the products and services of your company. Don’t consider it as […] … learn more→
Should you purchase an advanced course if you’re a beginner SEO?
SEO is all about giving websites a powerful online presence. Without SEO, websites will be limited in terms of leads and sales by extension. With SEO, you have a strong digital marketing tactic that will let you reach more people and nail more sales. But wait, SEO isn’t that easy—especially if you are a beginner. […] … learn more→
The cost of language for your company: Overcoming the barriers
Did you know, over 7100 languages are spoken in the world today? Effective communication in the workplace is key to a company’s success. In a competitive world, where companies are trying their best to enhance business performance and productivity, it has become essential to encourage creative thinking and promote staff well-being. At the same time, […] … learn more→