David Gallo shows jaw-dropping footage of amazing sea creatures, including a color-shifting cuttlefish, a perfectly camouflaged octopus, and a Times Square's worth of neon light displays from fish who … [Read more...]
There is much to learn from dogs!
May 17, 2009 By 7 Comments
Our partnership with dogs dates back thousands of years. Dogs have protected and herded our sheep and cattle. They have defended our homesteads while protecting our children from danger. They have provided … [Read more...]
A simple smile
May 15, 2009 By 2 Comments
Everyone needs a pat on the back now and then. Even a simple smile can make a huge difference in someone's day. It seems to me that this morsel of truth is becoming lost on a great many of us. As I write … [Read more...]
Decompress with Exercise
May 8, 2009 By 4 Comments
All of us are susceptible to stress, anxiety and panic attacks. The accelerated pace of today's world sees many of us leading unbalanced lives. We eat too quickly, eat too much, eat the wrong foods and … [Read more...]
Give Credit Where Credit is Due
April 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment
A few weeks ago, I was going through some ragged manila folders titled ‘Ideas on Management', ‘Inspirational Quotes', and ‘Quotes on Attitude'. They contain articles I have collected over the course … [Read more...]
God and the Stick People – a metaphor
April 18, 2009 By 3 Comments
There are countless religions on this planet. Whether they are monotheistic or polytheistic, most believe in the existence of a supreme being or supreme beings that interact with us in our physical world. … [Read more...]
A crisis of conscience
April 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Throughout my life, I have been fascinated with science and technology. As a child, I began to notice computers in cartoons, movies and of course, Star Trek. The computers of the 60's and 70's were clunky … [Read more...]
The mixed blessings of corporate metrics
March 30, 2009 By 1 Comment
Preface: The purpose of this article is to spotlight how unyielding policies can inadvertently stifle a company's ability to reduce costs or increase profits. In a time when so many companies are facing … [Read more...]
The Re-Birth of Excellence
March 25, 2009 By 4 Comments
We live, or so it seems, in a time where the pursuit of riches has left us with an enormous debt to pay. The abysmal state of the economy bears witness to the fact that many of our current business models … [Read more...]
Pattie Maes & Pranav Mistry: Unveiling the “Sixth Sense,” game-changing wearable tech
March 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
This demo -- from Pattie Maes' lab at MIT, spearheaded by Pranav Mistry -- was the buzz of TED. It's a wearable device with a projector that paves the way for profound interaction with our environment. … [Read more...]
