tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12243547599072612262024-03-19T01:48:41.942-07:00drmsriramDRMSRIRAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02570572879333397832noreply@blogger.comBlogger12853125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224354759907261226.post-75346164000354651042019-04-04T23:37:00.003-07:002019-04-04T23:37:38.292-07:00INNOVATION SPECIAL ...THIRD MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANY - Here’s how the NBA broke attendance for the fourth straight season last year<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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the fourth straight season last year</span></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 36.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In
an age of distraction, the NBA holds people’s attention. Last year, the league
broke attendance records for the fourth straight season; its streaming service
grew subscribers by 63%; and total revenue increased 25%. One reason: the
year-old NBA 2K League, the first extension of pro sports into esports, which
has 21 teams and games that stream on Twitch. “It democratizes our sport,” says
NBA commissioner Adam Silver. “It’s open to any body type and requires a different
kind of athleticism and skill set.” The NBA also made a deal with MGM, making
it the first pro league to integrate real-time data into a gambling platform
and enable the kind of in-game micro-betting that keeps viewers watching each
and every play. Just as important, the league has improved the on-the-court
product: It reduced back-to-back game days to give players more rest, cut the
shot clock by 10 seconds off rebounds, and adjusted defensive rules—all of
which have produced higher-scoring games. It even abolished rules regarding
shoe color and encouraged players to speak out on issues they care about, from
politics to fashion. “The more the players can express themselves,” says
Silver, “the more touch points there are with fans.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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DRMSRIRAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02570572879333397832noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224354759907261226.post-41181204865780109872019-04-04T23:33:00.001-07:002019-04-04T23:33:56.989-07:00PRODUCTIVITY SPECIAL.... 7 Incredibly Simple Productivity Hacks To Get More Done In Less Time<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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likes to make things much more complicated than it actually needs to be.
Personally, I believe that complexity is the enemy and that simplicity is
something we should strive more for. So, in alignment with that belief, I’d
like to share 7 incredibly simple productivity hacks that you can apply today
in order get a lot more done in a lot less time, while doing so with a smile on
your face!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.15pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Sans Unicode"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Productivity Hack 1:
Turn Off Alerts & Notifications<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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biggest sources of distraction for the modern day knowledge worker. Every buzz,
sound, light or pop-up pulls for your attention and opens a new mental loop
that wants to be closed. Fighting the temptation of checking your phone or
social media is incredibly hard, and only becomes harder as your willpower
depletes during the day. Therefore, make the decision to protect your valuable
time and focus by turning these alerts and notifications off.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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exist to suck you back into social media and messaging apps. In other
words, you’re serving the agenda of the app developers instead of following
your own path.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">One of my friends, who
can be found a lot on his phone during work hours and his free time, actually
shared his statistics with me during an average week. He received a
stunning <b>1607 notifications</b> and spend an average of 3 hours
and 15 minutes per day on his phone! That’s 1600 times he got disrupted during
his work, thought process, social interactions and creative problem-solving. If
that’s not a productivity killer than I don’t know what is!<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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Follow An Empowering Morning Routine<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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habits that allows me to consistently have high-performance days. By doing
habits like meditation, affirmations, goal-setting & reviewing
goal-reviewing, and setting my intentions for the day, I set myself up for a
highly focussed and productive day. Because of my morning routine, I feel more
energized, aligned with my goals & ambitions, and highly motivated to
tackle the day ahead.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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where I don’t follow my morning routine, I have much more trouble being
productive, staying focused and working on my priorities. Therefore, create and
follow your own morning routine asap! If you want to learn more about morning
routines, check out this article below.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Habits For A Productive, Energetic & Successful Day</span></div>
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Stay Hydrated!</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 16pt; letter-spacing: -0.15pt;"> </span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">One of the simplest but most
overlooked ways to improve the performance of your brain is to drink enough
water. drinking enough water is incredibly important to your ability to
concentrate and focus.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">The brain consists of 75% of water,
so it’s no wonder that we start to experience immediate effects when we don’t
drink enough water. I always ask people who feel sluggish, unfocused and low on
energy if they drank enough water and the answer is almost always no.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">In short, drinking enough water
makes sure the energy production of the brain is functioning well, while not
drinking enough leads to lower energy production, leaving you to feel foggy,
fatigued and not sharp. All of which leads to heavily decreased productivity
levels.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Therefore, when you’re giving your
body the adequate amount of water, you’ll be able to think faster by 14%, stay
focused for much longer, experience less brain fog and fatigue</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">—</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">and feel a lot more
energized. That’s one easy way to boost your productivity!</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Set Daily Goals & Intentions<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">One of the main reasons why so many
people are unfocused and struggle with being productive is because they don’t
know <i>exactly </i>what to do right now, today.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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earn more money, lose weight or build a business, but those are all goals
somewhere in the future. But what about right now? What about today? Despite
your long-term goals, procrastination will kick in when you don’t know <i>exactly </i>what
it is that you’re supposed to be doing today.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">If you lack clarity about what it is
that you should be doing today, your mind will start making other plans. Easier
plans, lesser important plans, plans that might be pleasurable and rewarding in
the short-term, but not in the long-term. In other words, you’ll procrastinate,
lose focus on your main goals and take a hit in your productivity levels.</span></div>
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goals and write them down in a productivity planner or your journal. Make sure
you create the clarity of knowing <i>exactly </i>what it is that you
should be doing today. Make your goals very precise and specific so that you
know exactly what to do. Giving this structure to your day will help you work
with a lot more focus and determination.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Avoid Multi-Tasking<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">According to </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">research</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">, once we get distracted or try to shift from task to
task, it takes on average 25(!) minutes to regain our full focus on our task at
hand. This is a phenomenon called ‘<i>attention residue</i>’, which implies
that some of your attention is ‘left behind’ at the previous task (or
distraction) your brain was dealing with. Your brain can’t simply shift from
task to task effectively, as its capability to focus has literally decreased.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">Furthermore, shifting your
attention back and forth between tasks and distractions drains energy from the
brain</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt; letter-spacing: -0.05pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">—</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt; letter-spacing: -0.05pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">as it uses glucose</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt; letter-spacing: -0.05pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">—</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt; letter-spacing: -0.05pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">making us feel tired,
le</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">ss motivated and less
productive.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">This is why so many people are
completely worn out by a day of work, even though it’s physically not that
demanding. Therefore, avoid multi-tasking and instead focus on one task with
your full attention. This way you have more energy and focus left to really
crush it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Schedule Your Days & Weeks<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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you’ll become a lot more effective. I clearly notice how my most unproductive
days are the ones that I didn’t schedule or didn’t schedule well enough.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">If you don’t schedule your days and
weeks, you will just wander around. You <i>kind of</i> know what to
do, so you’ll have a <i>kind of</i> work ethic. You need to protect
your time for those most valuable tasks or else it’ll fall prey to distractions
or other people’s agenda.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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battle-plan for your days and weeks. One that you can simply follow and
execute. This will help you save valuable decision-making energy (which is
proven to be a limited resource) during the day</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">—</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">and work with more
determination and focus.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.15pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Sans Unicode"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Productivity Hack 7:
Declutter Your Work-Space<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">When I’m doing deep work, there’s
literally no object in sight on my desk except for my water bottle, my earbuds
and my laptop. In a </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">study</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> done
by Harvard University, it’s shown that a decluttered working environment leads
to a significant increase in your ability to focus. Furthermore, it turns out
that the participants who worked in a decluttered environment were able to work
for longer periods of time compared to those who worked in a messy environment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">The reason why is that all objects
in your vision (without consciously seeing them or not) fight for your
attention, which costs your brain a lot of energy to resist or filter out.
After a while, your brain will be too tired to continue this process and you’ll
feel more sluggish, unfocused and unwilling to work hard.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">Furthermore, realize that every
object leaves an impression in your mind and that those impressions create
thoughts which then can be distractions. Really be strict about this if you
want to perform at your highest possible levels.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">Jari Roomer<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">https://medium.com/personal-growth-lab/7-incredibly-simple-productivity-hacks-to-get-more-done-in-less-time-13a2cd65a78</span></div>
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DRMSRIRAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02570572879333397832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224354759907261226.post-33534930411329042482019-04-04T23:25:00.004-07:002019-04-04T23:25:55.551-07:00SMARTPHONE SPECIAL ....MWC 2019<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 36.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;"> MWC 2019<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 36.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></b></div>
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<b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Mobile World Congress, which was held in Barcelona
between February 25 to 28, is one of the biggest mobile technology showcases in
the world. Savio D’Souza and Ashutosh Desai pick some of the newest gadgetry
showcased at...<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></i></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">HUAWEI MATE X</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">MWC was big on devices with
foldable displays, and the Mate X that seamlessly converts from a tablet to a
smartphone was one of the highlights of the event.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Its OLED screen bends about a
“Falcon Wing” mechanical hinge to transform from an 8-inch (2480x2200px) tablet
to a dual-screen smartphone with a 6.6-inch (2480x1148px) front panel, and a
6.38-inch (2480x892px) back panel.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">The handset packs three Leica
cameras: A 40MP for wideangle shots, a 16MP ultra wide-angle lens and an 8MP
telephoto lens; the dual screens act as viewfinders, so even the subject can
see a preview.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Instead of using an onscreen
fingerprint sensor, Huawei has embedded the biometric reader in the power
button. Under the hood, the Mate X packs in its flagship 2.6GHz Kirin 980
octa-core processor, 8GB RAM, 512GB storage (with a hybrid microSD slot) and a
4500mAh battery. You also get dual-SIM support and four 5G antennas; all at an
expected cost of 2,299 euros when the device finally hits the market in
mid-2019.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">SAMSUNG
GALAXY FOLD</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">The Galaxy Fold also uses a
flexible screen called the Infinity Flex Display. In the folded position, you
get a 4.6-inch HD+ Super AMOLED display. When opened like a book, it reveals a
7.3-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED screen. A concealed hinge “with multiple
interlocking gears” ensures a smooth open-close motion.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">You also get six cameras: In
smartphone mode, you get a 10MP selfie camera while the rear panel has a 16MP
ultra-wide, 12MP wide-angle and a 12MP snapper with 2x optical zoom and image
stabilisation. The 12MP shooter also has two aperture modes to control the
amount of light entering the lens. In tablet mode, you two more front-facing
10MP (selfie) and 8MP (RGB depth) shooters.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">The Galaxy Fold will come with an
(undisclosed) octa-core processor, 12GB RAM, 512GB storage and a 4380mAh
quick-charging battery. Like the Mate X, the Fold also has a fingerprint
scanner on its side to unlock the homescreen.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Other features include DeX to
connect the device to a display for a PC-like experience, Samsung’s AI voice
assistant <i>Bixby</i>, <i>Knox</i> for data security and <i>Pay</i> for
contactless payments. The Fold is expected to be available in the Q2 2019 with
prices starting at $1,980.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">MICROSOFT
HOLOLENS 2</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Microsoft launched the HoloLens in
2016. The headset allowed wearers to work in environments that melded the real
world with holographic imagery. At MWC this year, the software giant unveiled
HoloLens 2, which contains a new display system that doubles the field of view
and improves the quality of the holograms.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">The new headset is fabricated out
of lightweight carbon fibre and is designed to fit all head sizes easily with
minimum adjustment. It runs on the new Snapdragon 850 Compute Platform and
comes with powerful on-device AI to recognise people, environments and objects.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">The HoloLens 2 is equipped with
eye-tracking sensors that make interactions with holograms more natural; users
will be able to manipulate digital objects using hand gestures and natural
voice commands – and even securely log into the system with Windows Hello
through iris recognition.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">While gaming could be a possible
application for such technology, the headset—which will be available later this
year for $3,500—is built for applications in manufacturing, architecture,
construction, engineering, healthcare and education.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Microsoft says that it could be
employed in job training; to edit virtual layouts in real-world settings so
designers and planners can make better decisions before they build – and even
to make interactive presentations to stakeholders and partners. Users can even
video conference with colleagues who can provide on-site feedback with
real-time annotations and directional cues.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">PUNDI X
XPHONE</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Singapore-based Pundi X showcased
their XPhone, a handset that will run on Function X, an ecosystem that’s based
on blockchain. Currently, the technology, which is virtually impossible to
hack, is used to maintain a decentralised ledger—on nodes all over the
internet—for the Bitcoin cryptocurrency. Function X significantly expands the
use of blockchain technology beyond financial transfers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Pundi X will produce only 5,000
XPhones in late 2019 for $599 each, but intends to partner with hardware and
phone manufacturers to build their own version of handsets powered by Function
X.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Subsequently, every smartphone
running Function X will be a node, and the devices will use these nodes to
route phone calls and messages without the need for phone numbers. Function X
will also enable you to securely send and receive data via the blockchain.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">But that’s not all. The XPhone is
backward compatible with Android. Users will be able to seamlessly switch
between Function X and Android with the press of a button. The device showcased
at MWC comes with a 5.65-inch Full HD display, a fingerprint sensor, the 2.2GHz
Snapdragon 660 octa-core processor, 6GB RAM, 128GB storage, a 48MP rear camera,
a 12MP selfie shooter and a 3500mAh battery.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">ENERGIZER
POWER MAX P18K POP</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">More is always better, right? The
Power Max P18K Pop, sold by France’s Avenir Telecom, houses an 18000mAh
fast-charging battery—in an 18mm thick body—that is rated to give 50 days of
standby time, 90 hours of talk time or 48 hours of video playback on a full
charge.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Taking the excess further, you get
five cameras on this brick: A pop-up module carries two (16MP+2MP) front-facing
snappers while the rear has a three (12MP+5MP+2MP) lens system.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">The Energizer handset features a
6.2-inch FHD+ edge-toedge screen, with a 2.1GHz MediaTek Helio P70 octa-core
processor, 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. All this will be available later this
year for 599 euros.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">LG V50 THINQ
5G</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Instead of a foldable display, LG
has opted for a dual-screen set up. Here, the second display is an optional
add-on that connects to the primary 6.4-inch (3120x1440px) QHD+ OLED display
like a phone case.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">This additional 6.2-inch
(2160x1080px) FHD+ OLED screen can be switched on with the tap of an icon on
the main display. A multi-window UI feature lets you view multiple apps at the
same time and compatible games can use the dual screen to turn the main display
into a dedicated controller.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">The LG V50 ThinQ will run on the
new 2.84GHz Snapdragon 855 octa-core processor, and will come with 6GB RAM,
128GB storage, three rear cameras – a 16MP ultra-wide angle, a 12MP standard,
and a 12MP with 2x optical zoom – and two front cameras that comprise an 8MP
and 5MP wide-angle snapper.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">The handset also carries an IP68
rating for water- and dust-resistance, along with MIL-STD 810G for
military-grade durability.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">LG has not disclosed any details
on pricing and availability.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">L5G PHONES</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">ast year, MWC was all about 5G
(fifth-generation) network infrastructure; this year everybody and their uncle
showcased 5G handsets.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">The Huawei Mate X, the LG V50
ThinQ, the Samsung Galaxy S10, the Mi Mix 3, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro, and unnamed
models by OnePlus and Oppo – are all said to be 5G network ready. Then, there
is the HTC 5G Hub, which is an Androidbased hotspot that understands voice
commands, can support up to 20 simultaneous connections, and comes with
speakers and a 5-inch display.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Now all we need is for 5G networks
to be deployed. As it stands, India has only just gotten comfy with 4G
networks, and 5G spectrum has not been allotted. Even when that does happen,
services will go live only after initial testing and trials are completed. Best
case scenario, we can expect 5G somewhere in 2021-22.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">NUBIA ALPHA</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">The Nubia’s Alpha is a loud piece
of gadgetry that immediately grabs eyeballs. It sports a 4-inch flexible
“always on” (960x192px) OLED display—coupled with a stainless-steel
bracelet—that wraps around your wrist.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Surprisingly, it runs on the dated
Snapdragon Wear 2100 chip, which was unveiled in February 2016 (Qualcomm
unveiled the 3100 in September 2018). Plus, you get 1GB RAM, 8GB storage,
built-in GPS, a heart-rate sensor, a 500mAh battery, eSIM for network
connectivity and a 5MP camera. The Alpha’s features—like all smartwatches—are
navigated via swipes and taps, and you can have one dwarfing your wrists for
around </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">₹</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">37,000, when it goes on sale in China by the end of the first quarter
this year. Europe and US should be getting their own models by the end of 2019.
Luckily, there is no launch date for this garish wearable in India… yet.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">MEIZU ZERO</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">The Zero is a futuristic handset
that’s seamlessly crafted out of glass and ceramic with no slots, ports or
buttons. To begin with, the smartphone uses a pressure-sensing technology to
create virtual side buttons to power-on the device and for volume adjustment.
Haptic feedback for these controls is handled by Meizu’s proprietary mEngine
2.0 technology.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Instead of a charging port, the
Zero uses another home-grown technology called Super mCharge that delivers
wireless charging at a constant voltage of 18W. Similarly, file transfers
happen via high-speed wireless USB and the Meizu’s proprietary charging base.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Instead of a speaker, the handset
employs mSound 2.0 – a vibration-based in-screen sound technology: Users simply
need to put their ear against the screen for the crystal-clear audio output.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">The technology also transforms the
entire front display into an external speaker. The Zero, which runs on the
Snapdragon 845 processor, only makes a slight concession in the form of two
small holes for its mic. You, of course, get Bluetooth connectivity for
headphones.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">To achieve a true uninterrupted
design, Meizu has also eliminated the SIM tray and supports eSIM that has
already made its appearance on Apple iPhones. And finally, you get an in-screen
fingerprint sensor and IP68 certification for dust and water resistance, which
means the Zero can withstand accidental submersion in 2 metres of water for 30
minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">NOKIA 9
PUREVIEW</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">T he 9 PureView is equipped with
five 12MP rear shooters—each of which sport Zeiss lens—that work together to collect
10 times more light than a single camera sensor. Of these, three snappers shoot
in monochrome to allow for crisp black-and-white photographs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Nokia says its handset can deliver
“exceptional HDR images and videos” because each shooter adopts a different
setting for various parts of the scene. All the simultaneous shots are then
fused into a single image that’s packed with details from both, the shadows and
the highlights.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Supposedly, the 9 PureView can
identify over 1,200 layers in a shot to build a detailed depth map; this allows
users to finetune the focus of an image during post-production for beautiful
bokehs. And of course, photography aficionados are given the option to shoot in
the RAW format to retain each and every detail.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Other specs include a single 20MP
selfie camera, a 5.99-inch (1440x2880px) Gorilla Glass 5 display with
fingerprint sensor, 2.8GHz Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor, 128GB storage,
6GB RAM, and a 3320mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 and wireless charging.
Fair warning: Those who suffer from trypophobia might want to avoid staring at
the five-rear-camera setup on the Nokia 9 PureView.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-themecolor: text1;">TOI 2MAR19<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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DRMSRIRAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02570572879333397832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224354759907261226.post-2052832195840509732019-04-04T23:21:00.002-07:002019-04-04T23:21:10.702-07:00MANAGEMENT SPECIAL ....Planning in an agile organization PART I<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 36.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;">Planning in an agile organization
PART<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Agile organizations rely on an innovative mix of stable and dynamic
elements to bring planning up to speed with their fast-paced needs.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Companies large and small are
discovering that agility—the ability to quickly reorient the organization
toward valuable opportunities—can </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">improve the
performance of working groups</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> across
the enterprise. Agile ways of working can also reduce risk and
create flexibility, because they allow teams to test and validate ideas before
the business commits to developing them. These benefits can be lessened,
however, if companies don’t apply agile concepts to enterprise-wide
processes—particularly the planning and budgeting processes, by which companies
translate their strategy into decisions about how to allocate people and
resources. When agile teams must submit ideas to a planning committee and wait
months for funding, they can miss out on precious opportunities to win
customers or boost efficiency. At the business-unit level, the company can be
slow to </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">reallocate money
and resources</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> to endeavors that create the most
value.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Most of the techniques that agile
organizations use to make planning more dynamic are not new. Rather, they’ve been
tried and tested by companies across industries and geographies. What’s
apparent, though, is that agile organizations can use them to match the pace of
planning with the pace of agile teams. These techniques help corporate planners
to ratchet up the frequency of resource-allocation decisions and to grant teams
more leeway to spend their budgets, while still ensuring that money and people
are deployed productively.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">To achieve agility in planning, companies
should combine elements that promote both </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">stability and
dynamism</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17.7778px;"> </span><span style="font-size: 16pt;">The elements that lend
stability to agile planning are setting clear strategic priorities and defining
closely related objectives for teams. The dynamism in agile planning comes from
holding quarterly planning sessions, in which funding is redistributed among
business units, and providing teams with support to use funding as they see
fit. In this article, we will explore these four elements and illustrate them
with examples from several companies.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Focus on a small set of
strategic priorities<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">While an excess of strategic priorities can
create difficulties for any organization, it can be especially problematic for
agile companies, where </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">empowered teams</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> enjoy the rights to make more day-to-day decisions
than project teams at traditional command-and-control companies. Our experience
suggests that if agile teams each have their own idea about the company’s
strategic priorities, then these teams can end up pursuing endeavors that are
too diverse to produce significant performance gains in any single area.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Five things agile organizations have in common<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">McKinsey partner Santiago Comella-Dorda explains the five
trademarks of enterprise agility, which provide the basis for planning methods
that enable agile teams to succeed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Executives at an agile company must therefore
agree on a small, well-defined set of priorities—ideally, ten or
fewer. These priorities should then guide planning and budgeting decisions
at all levels of the organization, such that business units receive extra
funding if their main initiatives support the main strategic priorities, and
business units assign more funding to individual teams whose work makes a
demonstrable contribution to the strategic priorities. Additionally, these
priorities should be updated on a quarterly basis to ensure they’re still in
line with changing customer and market trends. That is not to say that agile
companies should not explore and experiment. Experimentation outside the
strategic goals is often accomplished by granting teams and individuals certain
capacity to pursue their discretionary endeavors. For example, Google
encourages its employees to spend 20 percent of their time on projects that
they think will benefit the company.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">A North American provider of financial and
software services developed a five-year strategy consisting of three pillars
and eight enablers that translated into more than 25 priorities. Since each
priority would require rapid execution and frequent monitoring, leadership soon
realized that it could not look after so many priorities at once, let alone
explain them all to the company’s workforce. To focus its attention, the
executive team chose to identify no more than five strategic priorities to
pursue every year. Executives also set clear, measurable goals that they could
use in quarterly reviews of the company’s progress toward its strategic
priorities, a practice we explore more in the following section.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">By </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Santiago
Comella-Dorda</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">, Khushpreet Kaur, and Ahmad Zaidi<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-themecolor: text1;">https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/digital-mckinsey/our-insights/planning-in-an-agile-organization?cid=other-eml-alt-mip-mck&hlkid=9ec8f87d47a941538f39d14282faa7d7&hctky=1627601&hdpid=f6999b40-a165-4851-9463-e7a19f1a5818<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">CONTINUED IN PART II<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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DRMSRIRAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02570572879333397832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224354759907261226.post-79212648558750214082019-04-04T23:18:00.001-07:002019-04-04T23:18:26.198-07:00AI SPECIAL ......AI is the most profound tech of this era, says Salesforce<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 36.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;">AI is the most
profound tech of this era, says Salesforce<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Jobs that are emerging include data analysts and scientists,
AI and machine learning specialists, big data specialists, new tech specialists
and organisation development experts<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">As
machines make deeper inroads into the workplace, tectonic shifts are taking
place in the job market. The </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Future of Jobs</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> report
2018 presented at the World Economic Forum identified some roles that are
declining and others that are emerging.<br />
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The job roles losing the race to machines and algorithms include data entry
clerks, assembly and factory workers, business services and administration
managers, and stock-keeping clerks.<br />
<br />
</span><a href="https://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/tag/jobs"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Jobs</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> that
are emerging include data analysts and scientists, AI and machine learning
specialists, big data specialists, new tech specialists and organisation
development experts. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Between
2018 and 2022, 75 million current job roles are expected to be displaced by
machines and algorithms, the report said. On the sunny side, 133 million new
jobs are expected to emerge during the same period.<br />
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“Social, mobility, analytics and cloud (SMAC) is table stakes. We are talking
about distributed ledger, AI, 3D printing, mixed reality and other amazing new
tech,” <span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Vala Afshar</span>, chief digital evangelist at <span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Salesforce</span> told TOI on the sidelines of the Nasscom India
Technology Forum held in Mumbai recently.<br />
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Afshar described AI as the most profound tech that he has ever worked on.
“Companies are appreciating the power of data. Data is the oil of the 21st
century. But oil is just useless thick goop until you refine it into fuel. AI
is your refinery,” said Afshar.<br />
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An Accenture report said that AI has the potential to add $957 billion to
India’s economy by 2035. Accenture has 20,000 AI professionals and over 6,000
deep AI experts implementing 11,000 client engagements and filing over 600
patents in AI. Paul Daugherty, chief technology & innovation officer in the
company, says the word `artificial’ in </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">artificial intelligence</span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> is
a misleading word. “It’s actually about taking the best human intelligence and
combining it with machine intelligence and applying it to a business problem.</span></i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">
So we call it applied intelligence,” Daugherty said.<br />
<br />
On the robotic revolution, the WEF report said stationary robots would be the
most widely adopted by 2022. This, it said, would be followed by non-humanoid
land robots, and then humanoid robots, and aerial and underwater robots. The
first adoption of stationary robots would be in automation, aerospace and
supply chain. The oil and gas sector is expected to adopt aerial and underwater
robots, while humanoid robots are expected first to be used in financial
services.<br />
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Afshar, like his boss Marc Benioff, believes AI is a human right. “We are
risking a new tech divide, between those who have access to AI and those who
don’t. Those without AI are going to be weaker and poorer, less educated and
sicker. We must ask ourselves, ‘Is this the kind of world we want to live
in?’”<br />
<br />
Afshar said Salesforce has hired a chief ethics officer to help understand what
design needs to go into its products and services to ensure ethical use of AI.
“Maintaining trust perhaps is the hardest and most rewarding thing a company
can do,” he said.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Phadnis</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> | TNN </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-themecolor: text1;">
https://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/internet/ai-is-the-most-profound-tech-of-this-era-says-salesforce/68296592<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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DRMSRIRAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02570572879333397832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224354759907261226.post-43624366165485216362019-04-04T23:15:00.000-07:002019-04-04T23:15:36.918-07:00WOMEN SPECIAL ......THE NEW RULES OF STRENGTH AND CHARACTER<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 36.0pt; letter-spacing: -.75pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">THE NEW RULES OF STRENGTH AND CHARACTER<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 36.0pt; letter-spacing: -.75pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"><br /></span></b></div>
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<b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In her time,
Neena Gupta refused to bow down to convention. now, daughter Masaba Gupta shows
how every woman has a right to life on her own terms<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The hashtag
#RelationshipGoals must have been made for Neena, 62, and Masaba Gupta, 30. The
fiercely individualistic mother and daughter are incredibly cute together:
Neena disapproves of Masaba’s Insta video skills; Masaba is embarrassed by
Neena’s social media shenanigans. Neena gives instructions veiled as suggestions
to her dear Masu, and Masaba ignores them. They fight over the trivial, but
always have each other’s back. And they can read each other’s mind. At least
that’s how it seems when you catch them completing each other’s sentences –
even when they’re arguing. The only word that comes to mind is ‘awww!’ the bold
act That’s how it should be, given that these two have endured more than most
mother-daughter duos. Masaba is Neena’s love child with West Indies cricket
legend Vivian Richards. Having a child out of wedlock is considered ‘brave’
even today. And the word ‘brave’ makes Neena laugh out loud. “I am very much
aware that I am considered a ‘strong woman’. And I am also aware that that is
only because I had a child outside wedlock,” she chuckles. “Aur koi bhi cheez
mujhmein aisi nahi hai ke mujhe strong </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; text-indent: 0.3in;">kaha jaye! (There’s no
other quality in me other than this that makes me strong!) I did that early on
and then Ganga naha li! It was like, now I have nothing else to prove. My life
is complete!”</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .3in;">
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">She finds this attitude
ridiculous, “The condition of women in our country is so bad that compared to
them I have been through nothing,” she says. “I have just had a child out of
wedlock, but I get to be the face of the independent modern woman. I don’t think
it is fair.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Still, you can’t deny
that it does take mental strength not to conform. “Many people had advised me
not to go ahead with the decision,” says Neena. “But love is a kind of a nasha….
It is not your head taking the decisions, but your heart.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Once made up, however,
Neena’s mind began to go around in circles, wondering how the world would treat
her baby when born, whether a school would grant admission to a love child, and
so on. Fortunately, Neena was part of a community that did not let her down.
That community was Bollywood.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The
bollywood bulwark<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“Bollywood is criticised
for many things,” muses Neena. “There is always a backlash from the media,
especially these days with the #MeToo movement. But it is a very united
industry. The way it rallied around me and became a shield for Masu is
something I will always be grateful for. Everyone became protective about her.
Everyone wanted to make sure that the kid is brought up right!”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Nothing in Neena’s
background had prepared her for such open-mindedness on such a scale. The
daughter of a government officer and a teacher, she’d grown up in an orthodox
home in Delhi. “My mom was so strict that even during my college days I wasn’t
allowed to go for a movie with my girl friends. It was that bad. I just had to
revolt,” she says.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">But without that
background, Neena muses, she probably would not have been equipped to rebel
correctly. “The fact that my parents were both educated and held certain values
very dearly, like honesty, selfrespect and integrity, meant that I could steer
clear of many pitfalls,” she says. “I never compromised. I never slept with
anybody to get a role. My upbringing saved me.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">And it helped that by the
time Masaba was in the making, her father (she had already lost her mother by
then) came out in her support.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin-bottom: .05in; mso-line-height-alt: 13.2pt; mso-outline-level: 1;">
<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.75pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">THE PRETTY UGLY TRUTH<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Despite all this, Masaba
did not have life easy. Kids who don’t fit the mould often get bullied in
school, but for Masaba it was a double whammy. “First it was famous parents and
then looking the way I do!” says Masaba. “There were boys in my class who would
stick pencils in my curls, and say ‘oh it’s like a cushion’ and laugh at me.
Even my body type was very different from the other girls in my school. So I
grew up thinking that I don’t look good enough. I was miserable and had low
self-esteem. Those are things that stick with you for a very long time.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">As a victim of
body-shaming, Masaba has thought long and hard about the phenomenon and how it
stems from a social system that puts women in certain stereotypes and certain
boxes. “You never really run out of those boxes,” she says. “And trust me, you
will be shamed even if you manage to fit yourself into these boxes.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .3in;">
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In fact, she adds, the
#MeToo movement is creating even more boxes for women. “First you must be sanskari
and abide by all rules, now suddenly you must be independent and vocal about
your rights. You might not be inherently that person, but you have no option.
And since being single is suddenly the hip thing, your dream of having a sweet
little family must be shunned, so you can be part of the bandwagon of ‘woke’
women. It is so pointless,” says Masaba.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Neena had no idea that
Masaba had been body-shamed and bullied so much. She’s just learning about it
today, from Masaba’s Instagram account, where she is inspiring young women with
the same problem.<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> “Now that I have
made a name for myself, I have the confidence to speak out,” says Masaba.
“Also, I think you can never talk about these things when they are actually
happening. It is only when the tide settles that you can gather your thoughts
and articulate. Then you also realise maybe it was never that big a deal.”<span style="mso-no-proof: yes;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In any case, Masaba never
allowed herself to be made a victim. “She was no saint,” says Neena. “She was a
very angry child.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“I used to be angry all
the time and at everybody. I would get really violent,” agrees Masaba. “I used
to have a Milton steel water bottle that I would wield like a hammer, almost!
My answer to all my bullies was to take out my bottle and hit them. Then I got
majorly into sports to exhaust some of my energy.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">But she is quick to add:
“If boys can hit, why can’t girls hit? What is so feminine about standing there
and taking all the s**t?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Bodyshaming was just one
part of the torment Masaba faced while growing up. “I got screwed in school
because I was a love child,” she says. “I vividly remember being called a
bastard child by one of my classmates. I was in Class 7 then. I also remember
his name. I think I will call him up one of these days. I need to find my
Milton bottle before that!”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">When Masaba complained to
her teacher, the boy was punished. Looking back as an adult, she now thinks all
the boy did was paint a harsher picture of her reality than she was used to at
the time. “My childhood had much clarity,” Masaba says. “I didn’t see abuse. I
didn’t see my parents bickering. I didn’t live in a dysfunctional family. I saw
mutual respect, and yes there was distance. It was an unfortunate situation.
People are so obsessed with the idea of my having a troubled relationship with
my dad that I often feel almost a tad bad to tell them, no, that’s not how it
is! He is my dad and he doesn’t live with us, but he is still very much my dad.
There is absolutely no discomfort or friction!”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">THE
BEST POLICY<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Masaba’s mature attitude
to her circumstances comes from her mother’s honesty. Neena never hid the facts
from her daughter. “That was the only way I knew to prepare her for what I
anticipated the world might throw at her,” says Neena. “I told her what was
what the very day she asked me. I told her what my situation was, how I fell in
love and how that went, and everything. What option did she have after knowing
this? She had to deal with it. Honesty is the best preparation.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">To which Masaba adds:
“When something is placed in front of you, you have the option to see it as it
is. Or be in denial and create your own alternate reality. I saw the situation
as it is, I saw my mother as she is, and as I grew up I only had a better
understanding of the situation. It never got any worse. It was never like I
have such a sad life that I will go and do drugs. Maximum I would do was have a
maharaja burger – IF I was really that frustrated!”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Today, Masaba is one of
India’s most influential and experimental fashion designers, while Neena Gupta,
a National Award winner (Best Supporting Actress for Woh Chokri in 1994), is
basking in the success of her new film, Badhaai Ho (2018).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.75pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">ON PARTING WAYS...<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">NEENA GUPTA SHEDS LIGHT
ON HER DAUGHTER’S RECENT SEPARATION<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There is one topic that
even the otherwise outspoken Masaba refuses to speak about: her recent
separation with Madhu Mantena, her husband of three years. The couple put out a
post in August last year announcing a ‘trial separation’ but pointing out that
there is no love lost between the two. Masaba later deleted the post. Ask Neena
about the same and all she would say is “I really don’t know what will happen.
They said, we are adults, let us work it out at our own, you stay out of this.
So I am staying out.” Neena, after facing all the hardships on her own and
bringing up a love child out of wedlock, found love again and got married to
New Delhi-based chartered accountant Vivek Mehra in 2008.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In a recent Insta post
Masaba mentioned how Neena’s unorthodox upbringing is helping her navigate
through her own separation. “I now know it comes from the ability to always
remember to have a sense of humour about life first & then everything else
will follow...thanks to my mum ... You revealed to a young me that life could
be lived devoid of structural slavery.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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DRMSRIRAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02570572879333397832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224354759907261226.post-3536421167382038382019-04-04T23:03:00.001-07:002019-04-04T23:03:24.665-07:00TRAVEL SPECIAL ....Newark Happening<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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beauty of nature – it’s all here in Newark, New Jersey, just a 15-minute train
ride from Midtown Manhattan.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">From the stages of New Jersey Performing Arts Center,
Sarah Vaughn Concert Hall at Symphony Hall, and Prudential Center, Newark’s
cultural life offers the best of regional and national theatre, ballet, modern
dance, jazz and R&B. For music lovers who can’t get enough, check out the
GRAMMY Museum Experience Prudential Center.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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college basketball, or travel to nearby New York City for America’s favorite
pastime – baseball.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of cherry blossoms on display in historic Branch Brook Park; the annual
festival in April is a sight to behold.You and a cherry blossom – the best
selfie you can take.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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DRMSRIRAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02570572879333397832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224354759907261226.post-29078916169872246672019-03-30T21:49:00.000-07:002019-03-30T21:49:12.990-07:00GOOGLE SPECIAL.... 40 incredibly useful things you didn’t know Google Search could do<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 36.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">40 incredibly
useful things you didn’t know Google Search could do</span></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 36.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Take your search game to the next level with these tools
that’ll save you time and help you get more done.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">When you think about Google services, apps
such as </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Gmail</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Docs</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">, and </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Photos</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> may be the first things that come to mind. I’d be willing to
wager, though, that the Google service you use more than any other is one you
rarely think about—because it’s woven so tightly into your life that it doesn’t
even <i>feel </i>like a service anymore. It just feels like a
utility, something that’s always there—like a faucet for metaphorical water.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">I’m talking, of course, about Google Search,
the gateway to an endless-seeming array of answers and information. But these
days, Google Search can do a whole lot more than just look up simple queries.
In fact, if you know all of its hidden powers, Search can be a Swiss Army knife
that’s always within reach, even when you aren’t actively thinking about its
presence.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Browse through these 40 advanced
functions—and get ready to see Search in a whole new light.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-transform: uppercase;">USEFUL TOOLS<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">1. Need an impartial judge to <b>help
make a decision</b>? Try typing “random number generator” into Google. That’ll
bring up a tool that lets you specify a minimum and maximum number—for however
many choices you have, or even representing a specific set of values within a
spreadsheet—and then have the Google genie randomly pick a number within that
range.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">For a more visual (although also more
limited) version of the same concept, type “spinner” into Google and then
switch the toggle at the top to “Number.” You can then create a wheel with
anywhere from two to 20 numbers and click it to spin and land on a random
digit. The Google Search number spinner will land on a random digit, with
anywhere from two to 20 options in place.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">2. For even simpler decisions, let
Google <b>flip a coin or roll a die</b> for you by typing either
command into the search box.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">3. Make Google <b>serve as your personal
time-keeper </b>by typing “timer” or “stopwatch” into a search box. You
can also launch right into a specific timer by typing “20 minute timer” (or
whatever amount of time you desire).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">4. You probably know that Google can act as a
basic calculator, performing addition, subtraction, and so on—but did you know
it can also <b>do all sorts of advanced mathematics</b>? For instance, you
can have Google graph complicated equations like “cos(3x)+sin(x),
cos(7x)+sin(x)” by entering them directly into the search box. And you can fire
up a geometry calculator by searching for a specific query—”area of a circle,”
“formula for a triangle perimeter,” or “volume of a cylinder”—and then entering
in the values you know. Google’s geometry calculator can work with a variety of
advanced formulas.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">5. Google has separate standalone calculators
that can <b>figure out tips and monthly mortgage payments</b>, too. Search
for “tip calculator” or “mortgage calculator” to give either a whirl.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">6. The next time you need to <b>convert
between units</b>, try asking Google to do the heavy lifting for you. In
addition to handling currency and practically any measurement system,
Google can convert megabytes to gigabytes, Fahrenheit to Celsius, and days into
minutes or even seconds. You can explore all the possibilities by typing “unit
converter” into the search box and then looking through the dropdown menus that
appear—or you can perform most conversions directly by searching for the exact
changeover you want (e.g. “14.7 lbs to oz”).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">7. Who among us hasn’t come across a
sprawling number and stared at it blankly while trying to figure out how to say
it aloud? Search for any number followed by “=english”—”53493439531=english,”
for example—and Google will <b>spell out your number for you in
plain-English words</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">8. Designers, take note: Searching for “color
picker” will pull up a simple tool that lets you select a color and find its
hex code, RGB value, CMYK value, and more—and easily <b>convert from one
color code type to another</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">The color picker tool is an easy way to find
color codes and convert among different code types.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">9. You can also <b>see an identifying
swatch for a specific color code </b>by typing it into Google in almost
any form: “#fcef00,” “rgb(252, 239, 0),” “pantone 444 u,” and so on.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">10. <b>Get up-to-date info on any flight</b>,
anytime, by typing the airline name or code and flight number directly into
Google.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">11. <b>Find your current IP
address </b>in a snap by typing “IP address” into any Google prompt.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">12. Google can <b>measure your internet
speed</b> and give you speedy results, regardless of whether you’re on
Wi-Fi or mobile data. Just type “speed test” into a search box and then click
the “Run Speed Test” button to get started.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">13. From your phone, type “bubble level” into
Google to <b>load an on-demand level tool</b> and make sure the
picture you’re hanging is perfectly straight.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Keep the toolbox in the closet and pull up a
bubble level right from Google Search on your phone.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">14. Trying to stay on beat? Google
“metronome,” and the search site will <b>give you a fully functional
metronome </b>with a slider to start any beat-per-minute setting you need.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">15. <b>Search or browse through hundreds
of old print newspapers</b> at Google’s hidden </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">newspaper archive site</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">. The selection is pretty hit-and-miss, but you just might find what
you’re after.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">16. Hardly anyone knows it, but Google has a
system that allows you to <b>save results from your searches and then
organize them into collections</b>. From a browser, it works with images, jobs,
and places; after searching for any of those types of items, you’ll see small
bookmark icons alongside your results that can be clicked to save the
associated entities. If you have an Android phone, you can also save web pages
by pulling them up within the </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Google app</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> and then looking for the bookmark icon in the upper-right corner
of the screen. Either way, you can find and sort your saved stuff by going
to </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">google.com/collections</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> or looking for the “Collections” option in the Google app on
Android (tucked away within the “More” menu).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-transform: uppercase;">ADVANCED INFORMATION<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">17. <b>Find your next job </b>on
Google by searching for “jobs near me” or something specific like “programming
jobs.” You can then narrow down the search as needed, find direct links to
apply to positions, and even turn on email alerts for worthwhile queries.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Google’s job search function pulls in
postings from all over the web and presents them in a centralized,
easy-to-follow manner.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">18. Thinking about going back to school—or
maybe enrolling in college for the first time? Google can <b>give you
oodles of useful info about any four-year college in the United States.</b> All
you have to do is search for the school’s name, and you’ll get an interactive
box with facts about its average cost (before and after financial aid for any
income level) along with its acceptance rate, typical test scores, rankings,
and notable alumni.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">19. <b>Get the perfect recipe for any
meal</b> by searching for the name of a dish from your mobile device.
Google will give you a scrolling list of choices and will even provide one-tap
commands for sending any set of instructions to a </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Google Assistant Smart Display</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> connected to your account. (Bonus tip: You can search for drink
recipes in the same way—again, though, only on a mobile device for some
reason.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">20. Speaking of eating, you can Google any
individual ingredient to <b>find detailed nutritional information </b>about
the food. You can also search for specific nutritional queries—things like:
“How many calories are in avocados,” “How much fat is in an egg yolk,” or “How
much protein is in chickpeas.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">21. <b>Figure out which streaming
service has the show or movie you want</b> by searching for “watch”
followed by the program’s title. Google will give you a list of places where
you can find it—both as part of an active subscription and on an a-la-carte
purchasing basis.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">22. Craving some variety with your
tried-and-true songs? Try searching for an artist name and song title
together—like “Michael Jackson Billie Jean,” for instance—and then, in the info
box that appears, click the “Other recordings of this song” header.
That’ll <b>bring up an interactive list of artists who have covered your
favorite tune</b>, complete with videos to watch each alternate version.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">23. Fan of the sportsball? Search for the
name of a team or league to <b>get real-time game scores </b>and
detailed recaps of recent matchups.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 2;">
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-transform: uppercase;">LOCATION FIXATION<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">24. Avoid frustration and <b>check on a
restaurant’s average wait time for any day and time</b> before you head
out. Just search for the restaurant’s name, then look for the “Popular times”
section in the info box that appears. There, you can click a dropdown menu to
select any day and then scroll through a timeline to see the typical crowd
level and wait length for any given hour.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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you’re likely to wait at a restaurant by using Google’s “Popular times” tool.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">25. <b>Generate a list of upcoming local
events </b>by searching for “events near me” from your mobile device. Once
the info box is in front of you, you can jump ahead to other days or tap any
event to get additional info. If you’re looking for something specific, you can
also search for terms like “concerts near me,” “food festivals near me,” or
“conferences near me.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">26. Google has a whole host of ways it can
help you figure out the time in any location. Aside from being able to search
for “time” followed by the name of a place to see the current time in that
area, you can <b>quickly perform time zone conversions</b> by typing
in something like “time 2:00 p.m. India”—which would show you what time it’ll
be in <i>your </i>location when it’s 2:00 p.m. in India.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">27. <b>Get a fast glance at the weather
for any city on any day</b> by typing “weather” followed by the city
name—and then the day you’re interested in, if it’s anything other than today.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 2;">
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-transform: uppercase;">SEARCH SMARTS<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">28. Trying to <b>reach a site that’s
temporarily down or permanently offline</b>? Type “cache:” followed by the
site’s address directly into Google. That’ll take you to a recently saved
version of the site hosted on Google’s own servers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">29. You can <b>search any site through
Google </b>to find whatever you need: Simply type in the term you want
followed by “site:” and the URL—”site:fastcompany.com,” for example—and you’ll
get a list of results that’s practically guaranteed to be better than whatever
the site’s own internal search function would give you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">30. If you’re looking for information from a
specific time period, type in the term you want and then click or tap the
“Tools” menu at the top of the Google results page. Then you can <b>limit
your search results to a particular time</b>—if, say, you wanted to see stories
about Apple earnings from January 2018.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">31. Google’s image search function has a
similarly useful option: After searching for an image, tap “Tools” at the top
of the results. You’ll be able to <b>filter your image search to show only
results of a particular size or color</b>—or only images that contain a face or
were created during a specific period of time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_i1025"
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type of result you need.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">32. Save yourself a bunch of clicks or taps
and tell Google to <b>show more search results per page</b>—without
forcing you to press that pesky “Next” or “More” button. Just hop over to </span><a href="https://www.google.com/preferences"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">this preferences page</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> and move the slider under “Results per page” as high as you’d
like, then be sure to hit the blue “Save” button at the bottom of the screen.
Google warns that the higher the number, the slower your searches may be—but
realistically, as long as you’re on a reasonably speedy internet connection,
you aren’t likely to notice much difference.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">33. On that same </span><a href="https://www.google.com/preferences"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">preferences page</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">, you can
instruct Google to <b>open every search result as a new tab by default</b>.
If you find yourself opening links in new tabs more often than not, that can be
a very welcome change.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 2;">
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-transform: uppercase;">GETTING PERSONAL<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">34. Got a tracking number from the U.S.
Postal Service, UPS, or FedEx? Paste the number directly into Google Search.
It’ll <b>give you a direct link to the latest update on your package’s
delivery</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">35. Google Search can <b>dig up info
from your own personal data</b>, so long as you use services such as Gmail,
Google Calendar, and Google Photos. Try searching for “my trips,” “my flights,”
“my appointments,” “my reservations,” “my purchases,” “my bills,” or “my
photos.” With some of those, you can get even more specific: “my AT&T bills
from 2018,” “my photos from france,” “my photos from February 2016,” and so on.
As long as you have matching data in a compatible Google service, you’ll get
results right then and there.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_i1026"
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time, place, subject, or event by searching directly in Google Search.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">36. You can browse or <b>search through
your own past Google searches</b>and even rediscover results you clicked while
signed into your account by visiting </span><a href="https://myactivity.google.com/"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">myactivity.google.com</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">. Click the “Search” tab at the top
to narrow the results down only to Search (as opposed to also seeing your
activity from other Google products).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">37. Want to erase the past—or maybe just part
of it? Hang onto </span><a href="https://myactivity.google.com/privacyadvisor/search"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">this link</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">. It makes it easy to wipe away your entire Google Search history,
should the urge ever arise, or to <b>erase your last hour’s worth of
searches</b> for a more limited reset.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 2;">
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-transform: uppercase;">JUST FOR FUN<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">38. The next time you need to calm down and
focus, type “breathing exercise” into any Google box. You’ll get a one-minute
guided breathing exercise to <b>help recenter your brain</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">39. If you need a serious break from productivity,
let Google <b>entertain you with a hidden Search game</b>:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-themecolor: text1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: .15pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Search for “Atari Breakout,” then click on the
“Images” tab at the top of the screen to test your old-school skills.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-themecolor: text1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: .15pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Search for “Zerg Rush” and fight off the falling O’s
before they erase the page.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-themecolor: text1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: .15pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Search for “Google Pacman” and chomp away at those
pretty yellow pellets.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-themecolor: text1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: .15pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Search for “Solitaire,” “Minesweeper,” “Tic Tac
Toe,” or “Snake” for some good old-fashioned fun.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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back in time </b>by searching for “Google in 1998.” That’ll let you look
through one of </span><a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/90240817/what-eight-google-products-looked-like-when-they-were-brand-new"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Google’s earliest site designs</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">, from the time of the company’s launch—and make you appreciate just how
far things have come.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/user/jrraphael"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-transform: uppercase; text-underline: none;">BY JR
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DRMSRIRAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02570572879333397832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224354759907261226.post-44174527069548414692019-03-30T21:40:00.000-07:002019-03-30T21:40:07.820-07:00TRAVEL SPECIAL .....Hit the road to see the USA<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 36.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">Hit the road to see the USA<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A road trip in the USA means freedom, fun and the joy of
exploration.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There’s nothing more exciting than discovering new
experiences and destinations. Rent a car from Avis in thousands of U.S. cities
to begin your journey. Here are three great road trip ideas to get you started.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">NORTHEAST USA</span></b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Get caught up in the energy of New York City,
Philadelphia and Boston. Cruise to picturesque small towns set in verdant
valleys. Hike and bike in beautiful Acadia National Park in Maine. In Rhode
Island, eat at a waterfront restaurant and visit a lighthouse. In autumn, drive
along country roads in search of brilliant foliage, harvest festivals and
farms, where you can go apple picking.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">FLORIDA</span></b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Play at famous theme parks, then explore awesome
national parks. Just west of glamorous Miami, discover Everglades National
Park, with alligators, crocodiles and a plethora of waterbirds. Drive on U.S. 1
through the Florida Keys, an iconic road trip that ends in tropical Key West.
In northwest Florida, visit Gulf Islands National Seashore’s pristine
coastline.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">CALIFORNIA</span></b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Discover the best of California on an epic road trip
along Highway 1. Visit Yosemite National Park with its stunning granite cliffs,
Joshua Tree National Park with its ancient trees and Redwoods National Park
with the tallest trees on Earth. Next, head to Los Angeles to shop on Rodeo
Drive and find your favorite celebrity’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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DRMSRIRAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02570572879333397832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224354759907261226.post-74372152569283421612019-03-30T21:36:00.000-07:002019-03-30T21:36:13.054-07:00SMARTPHONE SPECIAL.... Battery-less phones could be reality soon<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;">Battery-less phones could be reality soon</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Scientists have made a huge
breakthrough that allows them to convert radio signals into power. The
discovery could allow for phones and other devices that don’t use batteries —
as well as entirely new ways of using smart technologies.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Scientists in the US developed the
device, known as a “rectenna”, from a semiconductor just a few atoms thick.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Wi-fi signals captured by an
integrated antenna are transformed into a DC current suitable for electronic
circuits. The device could be used to provide battery-less power for
smartphones, laptops, medical devices and wearable technology, according to the
US-led team.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Because of its flexibility, it
could also be fabricated to cover large areas. This has major implications for
the future of “electronic intelligence”, say the scientists.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Professor Tomas Palacios, director
of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology said: “What if we could develop
electronic systems that we wrap around a bridge or cover an entire highway, or
the walls of our office and bring electronic intelligence to everything around
us?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">“We have come up with a new way to
power electronics of the future — by harvesting wi-fi energy in a way that’s
easily integrated in large areas — to bring intelligence to every object around
us.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">In experiments, the rectenna
generated about 40 microwatts of power when exposed to typical wi-fi signals of
150 microwatts. That is more than enough to light up a simple mobile display or
activate silicon chips. The research is published in ‘Nature’.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Co-author Professor Jesus Grajal
said a key application could be in medical implants and “pills” that stream
health data after being swallowed. “You don’t want to use batteries to power
these systems. If they leak lithium, the patient could die.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Andrew
Griffin<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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DRMSRIRAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02570572879333397832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224354759907261226.post-91546186190327926372019-03-30T21:31:00.003-07:002019-03-30T21:31:48.433-07:00JOB SPECIAL..... Do these 5 things your first week at a new job to make a good impression<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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new job to make a good impression</span></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 36.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The first week at a new job is stressful. Here’s how to make a
good impression and learn enough to hit the ground running.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You’ve finally done it–you landed the job that you were after. All
the hard work and preparation in getting the resume and interview right have
paid off. You are excited to start work and impress your new employer, and get
off on the right foot with your new coworkers. The first week of work can be
exciting, but also quite stressful.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You have been told to just relax and be yourself, but wonder if
there are certain things you should be focused on during this crucial first
week to make a great first impression with your new boss and coworkers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-transform: uppercase;">ARRIVE EARLY,
STAY LATE, AND DRESS FOR SUCCESS<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It’s possible that your boss starts earlier than everyone else,
but you should make sure that your coworkers see you there when they arrive at
work. It’s also a good idea to stay until others have gone home. Even though
your workday may end at 5:30 p.m., it would not look good for you to be seen
heading out the door at that time while your colleagues are still at their
desks. While schedules may be flexible, you want to play it safe in your first
week. When it comes to dress, it is always better to overdress in the beginning.
It shows self-respect and a positive attitude toward your new workplace. As you
settle into your job, you will gain a sense of how people dress you so can
adapt accordingly to what is most comfortable for you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-transform: uppercase;">TAKE
INITIATIVE AND INTRODUCE YOURSELF<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Many workplaces will take you on a tour to introduce you to your
colleagues on the first day or shortly after you start your job. If that
doesn’t happen, it is important for you to go around and introduce yourself.
Even if some of the employees have come around to introduce themselves to you,
don’t wait for everyone to do so. This indicates that you are someone who takes
initiative and doesn’t wait for others to come to them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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QUESTIONS TO ASK<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You want to appear eager to learn and start to contribute as soon
as possible. One way to show interest is to prepare thoughtful questions to ask
your boss and colleagues. Writing the answers down in a notebook or pad is a
good way to show that you are serious about learning, and not just feigning an
interest to make a good impression.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT YOURSELF AND YOUR NEW JOB<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Think about how you will answer questions concerning your previous
work so that you can talk about your work history in a succinct and positive
light. Even if your past job was not ideal, don’t complain or make negative
comments. Let your boss and colleagues know you are excited about your new job
and want to contribute as soon as possible. It is possible that some of your
colleagues will not be familiar with your new role in the organization, so
think of how you will answer this question.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-transform: uppercase;">SMILE, RELAX,
AND OFFER TO HELP WHENEVER POSSIBLE<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A simple smile goes a long way toward making a good first
impression. It is good advice to relax and be yourself. Offer to help whenever
the opportunity arises. Be careful to offer help to your colleagues as well as
your new boss, as you want to avoid being seen as someone whose only interest
is rising up in the organization as soon as possible. Don’t try so hard,
however, that you come across as desperate to curry favor with your new boss.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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DRMSRIRAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02570572879333397832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224354759907261226.post-52091814770039004202019-03-30T21:25:00.001-07:002019-03-30T21:25:33.760-07:00RETAIL SPECIAL..... These Chinese supermarkets make Amazon Go stores seem basic<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 36.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"> </span></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 36.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">These Chinese supermarkets make
Amazon Go stores seem basic</span></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 36.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 36.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><br /></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Alibaba
Group’s Hema Xiansheng groceries offer a compelling vision of a retail future
that combines the best of real-world experience with digital convenience.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Chinese commerce giant Alibaba’s Hema Xiansheng stores are the
showpiece of what it calls “New Retail,” the seamless blending of the digital
and physical experience. “Consumers don’t think about the world online versus
offline,” says Alibaba Group president Michael Evans. “Neither should brands
and retailers.” The grocery-restaurant hybrids—there are more than 100 in 19
Chinese cities—have captivated consumers with their tech-powered ordering and
delivery and richly satisfying in-store experiences. The annualized average
sales per square meter in mature Hema locations exceeds $7,300, making it one
of the more valuable retail environments. Here’s how Alibaba is making the
future real.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-transform: uppercase;">1. THE APP
STARTS IT ALL<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Hema stores, which debuted in 2016, are designed to offer an
enhanced experience via a mobile app. In the store, users can scan items to get
information about their provenance and freshness and, ultimately, pay for them.
Eleven million people have signed up for the app, which accounts for 60% of
customer orders.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-transform: uppercase;">2. FRESH
DIRECT<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Local produce and poultry are trucked in daily from nearby farms.
The English brand name is Freshippo, which explains the mascot.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-transform: uppercase;">3. A GOOD KIND
OF OVERHEAD<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The array of conveyor belts snaking above shoppers isn’t just for
dramatic effect. Hema stores double as fulfillment centers for deliveries, and
the conveyors, which dip into parts of the sales floor, allow employees to pick
items for to-go orders that can’t be obtained from the stockroom—without
getting in the way of customers. Deliveries are then assembled behind the
scenes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-transform: uppercase;">4. FRUITOPIAN
GREETINGS<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Hema leverages data from its digital orders to help determine what
to stock each day, reducing waste and enabling what it calls “one-day farm to
table.” Fruits such as the funky durian are stocked near the front to
fragrantly announce their freshness to shoppers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-transform: uppercase;">5. A SHOW AND
THEN DINNER<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The centerpiece of the in-store Hema experience is the fresh meat
and seafood. People can pick what they want from the live fish market, then
take their selection to the dine-in checkout and choose how they want it
prepared à la minute. Some meat can also be cooked to order, and live demos on
weekends showcase butchering skills. Diners can also choose from a buffet and
local restaurant outposts.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-transform: uppercase;">6. STARBUCKS
TO GO<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In August, Alibaba and Starbucks partnered to give the global
coffee chain a delivery option in China. “Starbucks delivery kitchens” are
being added within Hema stores to fulfill digital orders using Hema’s
infrastructure, and Starbucks will harness ordering data to help choose future
locations for its cafés. Hema intends to offer its platform to other businesses
as well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-transform: uppercase;">7. THIRTY
MINUTES AND IT’S FREE<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For residents who live less than 2 miles from a Hema, delivery is
complimentary with app orders. They’re fulfilled by Alibaba’s squadron of
food-delivery drivers on motorbikes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Physical cash is not accepted; most customers use Alibaba’s
digital payment network, Alipay. Some stores offer customers payment via facial
recognition: Hema’s 3D checkout kiosks scan a shopper’s face, then ask for a
phone number for added security.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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DRMSRIRAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02570572879333397832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224354759907261226.post-49805457659675813902019-03-30T21:16:00.001-07:002019-03-30T21:16:58.228-07:00AI SPECIAL... No, artificial intelligence isn’t coming for your job<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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years and the early transition may be difficult in certain industries<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If the buzz around Artificial Intelligence (AI) has
left you nervous that it could soon take away your job and that technology
works better than your brain, you are probably mistaken.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">First, there is nothing artificial about intelligence
and unlike industrial automation that is actually taking away jobs globally, AI
is only going to supplement human intelligence across the spectrum — from
banking to media.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">According to Gartner, in its current state, AI
consists of software tools aimed at solving problems. While some forms of AI
might give the impression of being clever, it would be unrealistic to think
that current AI is similar or equivalent to human intelligence.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Master of one task</span></b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“Some forms of Machine Learning (ML) — a category of
AI — may have been inspired by the human brain, but they are not equivalent,”
says Alexander Linden, research vice-president at Gartner. The
image-recognition technology, for example, is more accurate than most humans
but is of no use when it comes to solving a math problem.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“The rule with AI today is that it solves one task
exceedingly well but if the conditions of the task change only a bit, it
fails,” Linden says.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Reflect our biases</span></b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">When it comes to bias, an ML model will always
operate the way you’ve trained it, says Olivier Klein, head of emerging
technologies, Asia-Pacific at Amazon Web Services (AWS), which is retail giant
Ama zon’s Cloud arm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“If you train a model with a bias, you would end up
with a biased model. You continuously need to train and re-train your ML model
and the most important thing is that you need some form of feedback from the
end-consumers,” Klein says. “ML is absolutely not about replacing humans but
enhancing the experiences,” he adds.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Solve business problems</span></b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">IT and business leaders are often confused about what
AI can do for their organisations and are challenged by several AI
misconceptions. According to Gartner, they must separate reality from myths to
devise their future strategies.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“Every organisation should consider the potential
impact of AI on its strategy and investigate how this technology can be applied
to its business problems,” writes Gartner.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Needs time and data</span></b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Klein says that humans are good at learning quickly
with little information. “ML models are the opposite. They require a lot of
data inputs to be able to be trained.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“I would argue that you show someone a bicycle a few
times and you show them how to ride a bicycle and the human being is able to
ride that bicycle pretty easily. To just train a robot to ride a bicycle takes
millions of hours of training,” explained Klein.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The truth is: Machines are not here to take decisions
on their own and certain human emotions — empathy, for instance — can never be
automated.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">— IANS<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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DRMSRIRAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02570572879333397832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224354759907261226.post-29856635135419179312019-03-29T19:33:00.000-07:002019-03-29T19:33:02.909-07:00PERSONAL SPECIAL .....Top 10 Ways to Train Your Brain to Stay Focused<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 36.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;">Top
10 Ways to Train Your Brain to Stay Focused<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 28.5pt;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Attention is the most precious
resource that we can leverage to actually get things done. The ability to focus
intensely and for a longer period of time on one activity is undoubtedly essential
to every person who wishes to attract abundance and results.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Our brain is a very complex
mechanism that often works without our awareness. Our subconscious mind, the
deep place where all our memories, feelings, and neuro-associations are stored
can be our best friend or our worst enemy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 21.75pt;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">No matter what goals, profession,
or work you are currently pursuing, a disciplined mind is critical for your
success. For that reason, in today’s post, I’m sharing 10 effective ways to
train your brain to stay focused and productive. Pay attention and apply!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.2pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Sans Unicode"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">1. Plan and Visualize a
Few Critical Tasks Each Day<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Our thoughts shape our reality.
Why? Because our thoughts generate feelings, feelings lead to action, and
action leads to results.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 21.75pt;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">As a part of your morning routine,
establish one to three critical tasks that must be done throughout the day.
Don’t just think of them superficially. Visualize them and simulate the
feelings you’ll get after finishing each task. If you truly think about your
day’s success, your subconscious will do everything it can to help you turn
thoughts into reality.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.2pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Sans Unicode"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">2. Find Your
Peak Hours<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Some people perform better during
the day, while others do great during the night. To find your most productive
hours</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">—</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">the “peak hours”</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">—</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">you should actively
measure your productivity during various hours of the day.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 21.75pt;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Pay attention to your energy,
thought patterns, distractions, motivation, and moods while experimenting
different work hours. Make sure you allow at least a week to establish these
peak hours. So, if you try to get your most important tasks done from 8 AM to
10 AM, experiment it for a week. Next week, focus your attention on critical
tasks starting from 10 AM and ending at 12 PM.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.2pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Sans Unicode"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">3. Avoid Multitasking<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Multitasking has been </span><a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/3057192/these-are-the-long-term-effects-of-multitasking" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">proven</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> to
reduce our cognitive abilities due to the fact that the brain can only fully
focus on one task at a time. Even though multitasking can be beneficial in
various situations, you should avoid it as much as you can whenever you deal
with important tasks. Give your full attention to the task at hand to improve
the quality and speed of work!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.2pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Sans Unicode"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">4. Treat Your Mind Like
a Muscle<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">What do you do when you want to
build muscles? You exercise. Not just once, but regularly. Training your brain
to stay focused is a matter of practice. Every time you experience distracting
thoughts, you have to acknowledge them for what they are</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">—</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">time and attention
killers.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 21.75pt;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Whenever you feel like you “must
stop working”, you should push it a little further. If you have big trouble
focusing right now, you shouldn’t try to work for 60 minutes straight. Build
your levels of focus gradually. First two weeks, try focusing for 20 minutes,
take a 5-minute break, then go again. In two months, you should be able to stay
focused for 60 minutes and get a lot of things done!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.2pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Sans Unicode"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">5. Build Willpower and
Discipline<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Very few of us are making real
decisions. A decision is a deal with your mind that no matter what happens,
your decision sticks. Therefore, when you say, “I should exercise”, you should
immediately replace the “should” with “must”. Otherwise, your brain won’t take
your intent seriously and it won’t “care” to help.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 21.75pt;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Willpower and self-discipline are
two related traits that should be developed at the same time. Your
willpower is the fuel of your actions. Your discipline is your ability to go
past intrusive thoughts, comfort zone, and laziness.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 21.75pt;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Here’s what few people tell you:
these skills require consistent practice, building them is not easy, and giving
up is not an option.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.2pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Sans Unicode"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">6. Acknowledge Your Need
to Avoid Pain and to Gain Pleasure<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">When we do something, we do it
because we seek pleasure or because we want to avoid pain. Think about it</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">—</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">when students must do
their homework, they procrastinate because their subconscious minds signal
incoming pain. When t</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">he deadline is close,
they’ll take action in order to avoid the pain of receiving a bad grade.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 21.75pt;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Take this example and synchronize
it with your life. Every time you want to focus on a task, acknowledge your
immediate response. Are you trying to avoid pain? Or you’re looking for
pleasure? When you become the observer, you’ll be able to be in charge.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.2pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Sans Unicode"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">7. Avoid Distractions<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">You can’t train your brain to stay
focused unless you ensure that your external environment also lacks
distractions. Your phone, for example, should never disturb your attention.
Turn off the notifications, say “NO” whenever someone interrupts you, and be
committed to cut off every possible distraction around you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.2pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Sans Unicode"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">8. Leverage the Power
of Habits<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">If you </span><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2018/06/22/15-proven-strategies-for-building-and-dropping-habits/#6e6b99eb5872" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">build empowering habits</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">, you’ll no longer have to use your motivation and
willpower to become focused. Your mind will recognize the pattern and will make
your job easier. For example</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">—</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">when you wash your
teeth and face in the morning, you’re doing automatically without using any
significant amounts of focus, energy, and motivation. Building productive
habits is like teaching your brain how</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> to behave at different yet specific times.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.2pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Sans Unicode"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">9. Practice Mindfulness<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Mindfulness implies self-awareness.
Practicing mindfulness is nothing more than focusing your entire attention on
the present moment. Your present thoughts and feelings, the environment that
surrounds you, your breath, your heartbeat…you choose. It doesn’t matter what
you focus on</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">—</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">as long as you’re “here”, “now”, your mind is present.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">You can practice mindfulness in
various situations: while reading, working, studying, washing dishes, walking
in the park, and so on. When your focus is prioritized on what’s happening now,
you’ll perform better in most of the situations.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.2pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Sans Unicode"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">10. Become Sovereign<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Sovereignty is the practice of
aligning your thoughts, emotions, and actions. Most people lack sovereignty,
which means that their emotions aren’t in harmony with their thoughts, neither
with their actions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 21.75pt;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">For example, if you want to read a
book today but you instantly feel that this is going to be boring, you’ll never
actually read that book. However, if you think of something and you get
positive feelings as a reaction, taking action won’t be that difficult.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 21.75pt;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">If you’re aware of this, you can
easily implement it. As a result, staying focused on your responsibilities and
work will become a piece of cake.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.2pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Sans Unicode"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Takeaways<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Improving your mind is everything.
Until you let yourself be carried by your thoughts, immediate pleasures, fear,
and pain, you will experience exactly what you “cultivate”. As they say, you
reap what you sow.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">This refers to the universal
cause-and-effect principle, which suggests that every thought and feeling you
experience and every action you take will generate an effect. Good or bad,
that’s totally up to you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-themecolor: text1;">https://medium.com/@FacileThings/top-10-ways-to-train-your-brain-to-stay-focused-dc702ea6ac19<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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DRMSRIRAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02570572879333397832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224354759907261226.post-5039505482514817562019-03-29T19:31:00.002-07:002019-03-29T19:31:18.399-07:00TECH SPECIAL......Air-mobility solutions: What they’ll need to take off<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 36.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;">Air-mobility solutions: What they’ll need
to take off<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">February 2019 | Article<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Innovators
are designing air taxis and delivery drones. But these won’t take flight unless
stakeholders accelerate investment in air-mobility infrastructure.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Traffic congestion forces US drivers to waste more than
three billion gallons of fuel and keeps them trapped in their cars for almost
seven billion extra hours each year.<sup>1</sup> Much of that time might
involve dreaming of a trip to work that does not involve staring at taillights
on the expressway. Could we reduce long drives by transporting people with
large drones tailored for passenger transport? Air-mobility solutions could
also improve the transportation of goods. Can we deliver prescription drugs
within 20 minutes to elderly people who lack transportation or provide medevac
services to remote locations? And what about sending groceries or food to areas
with few stores?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Start-ups, high-tech giants, and others have already begun
investing in the innovative technologies needed to make such delivery and
transport drones a reality. But the wider use of air-mobility solutions also
requires other enablers. Potential drone operators need to develop strong
business cases that attract investors. Regulators will play a critical role in
setting comprehensive guidelines for everything from vehicle requirements to
airspace management. Industry stakeholders must educate the public to address
core concerns about air mobility, including safety. Another important
enabler—one that is often overlooked—involves infrastructure, a broad category
that includes places where drones take off and land.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It’s easy to understand why infrastructure has received minimal
attention. Air-mobility solutions themselves are so technically complex, and
their potential use cases so fascinating, that they tend to command the most
attention. But now, many companies and private investors have begun exploring
the infrastructure assets required to make air mobility a reality. Companies
that have engaged stakeholders in a dialogue about infrastructure include
Amazon, which recently patented a flight-management system, and Uber
Technologies, which has tried to determine the costs and requirements for
various infrastructure assets—including the vertiports that will serve electric
vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. On the government side, it seems
that interest in infrastructure is also growing, with some public agencies
investing in the development of air-mobility infrastructure for drone use cases.
They’re also investigating how these systems can be integrated with the
existing air-traffic-management system.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">When companies and other stakeholders invest in infrastructure
assets, they often face questions about their necessity, since air-mobility
solutions still have many other hurdles to overcome. Wide availability of
delivery drones is not expected for three to ten years, and it may be even
longer before passenger-transport drones are deployed at scale. But the
timelines for designing, constructing, and obtaining space for infrastructure,
including vertiports, are also long, such that companies should begin planning
now. If they hold back until air-mobility solutions are ready to hit the skies,
their drones will be the aerial equivalent of a bridge to nowhere: expensive
technologic marvels that serve no purpose.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">To help investors, private companies, and the public sector
avoid this outcome and quickly capture potential benefits once the technologies
are ready, we identified infrastructure requirements in the critical US market.
These include traffic-management infrastructure, physical infrastructure for
receiving packages or landing vehicles, and supporting technology
infrastructure, such as automatic doors for admitting drones into warehouses.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The role of unmanned traffic management<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The most mature unmanned-aerial-systems (UAS) applications—and
the only ones where drones are widely used in either the corporate or the
consumer sector—involve short-range surveillance and associated photographs or
videos. During these flights, drone operators can identify obstacles and
redirect the flight path as needed, since the vehicles always remain within
their visual line of sight. All drones that travel further distances require
unmanned traffic management (UTM), a system of radar, beacons,
flight-management services, communication systems, and servers that coordinate,
organize, and manage all UAS traffic in the airspace. Within the private
sector, companies had attracted more than $350 million in funding to create UTM
and associated navigation systems by 2017, but these are still in the pilot
phase.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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UTM serves a purpose similar to the air-traffic-management system for
traditional aviation. It directs flight paths and prevents collisions between
UAS and obstacles, such as buildings, other drones, and aircraft (interactive).
Other important capabilities involve providing information in real time (or
close to it) to help air-mobility solutions avoid severe weather, congestion,
and prohibited airspace.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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DRMSRIRAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02570572879333397832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224354759907261226.post-32327846662805029852019-03-29T19:28:00.002-07:002019-03-29T19:28:15.788-07:00TRAVEL SPECIAL ...HEAR THE MUSIC<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Let the rhythms move you while following the beats of
rock 'n' roll, EDM, soul, hip-hop and the blues in five exciting U.S.
destinations<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">ROCK 'N' ROLL AUSTIN, TEXAS</span></b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Rock 'n' roll is legendary in a city known as the
"Live Music Capital of the World." Listen to some of the city's 2,000
musicians in the Sixth Street and South Congress districts.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">GoUSA.in/Austin</span></b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">HIP-HOP NEW YORK, NEW YORK</span></b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Follow the roots of raps, rhymes and breakdancing in
hip-hop's birthplace. No immersion is complete without a Hush Hip-Hop Tour or
seeing artists at the Apollo Theater in Harlem.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">GoUSA.in/NewYorkCity</span></b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">SOUL LOUISIANA</span></b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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inspiration in gospel, piano-fueled boogie-woogie and R&B. Hear the sound
of soul in New Orleans, Lafayette and Baton Rouge.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">EDM DENVER, COLORADO</span></b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Watch EDM's top performers and DJs enchant audiences
under the stars at the famed Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, then dance all
night in Denver's hottest clubs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">GoUSA.in/Denver</span></b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">BLUES CHICAGO, ILLINOIS</span></b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Tour Historic Chess Records, where musicians like
Muddy Waters and Willie Dixon perfected the Chicagostyle blues sound in the
1950s.Today, hear it at Buddy Guy's Legends, Rosa's Lounge and Kingston Mines.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">GoUSA.in/Chicago</span></b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Washington, D.C.</span></b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">LISTEN UP</span></b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Spotify playlists inspired by the USA.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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DRMSRIRAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02570572879333397832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224354759907261226.post-64216856104858684162019-03-29T19:17:00.001-07:002019-03-29T19:17:49.193-07:00BOOK SPECIAL ......5 Simple Tips To Learn Much More From The Books You Read<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Books You Read</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 36.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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there’s one habit that almost all high-performers share, it’s that they read
books. A lot of books. Books truly hold the power to accelerate your personal
growth and take your life to the next level. I have to admit, without the
business and self-help section of Amazon I wouldn’t be where I am today.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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there is something very important that most people get wrong when it comes to
reading. You see, it’s not really about how <i>many </i>books you
read, it’s about <i>how </i>you read them. It’s quality over
quantity.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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truth is, most people read in a very ineffective way, without even realizing
it. They forget most of what they read and only retain a small part of the
valuable lessons that their books contain. Most people focus more on the <i>number </i>of
books instead of how much knowledge they actually <i>retain </i>and <i>implement </i>per
book they read. And that’s a shame, as they could get so much more out of a
book by applying just a few simple tips..<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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highlighting something, you tell your brain that it should pay attention to
that particular segment and therefore you tend to remember it better.
Personally, I highlight every single useful piece of advice that I come across.
This way, I’m forced to take a few seconds to really analyze the lesson or
piece of advice and let it fully sink in.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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you just rush through the book without highlighting or giving yourself a break
to let the information sink in, you simply won’t remember a lot of what you’ve
read. You could as well be doing something different with your time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.15pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Sans Unicode"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Tip 2: Take Notes Of The Most Valuable Lessons<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Besides
highlighting important sentences and paragraphs, I noticed that actually
writing down the most valuable lessons (in my own words) is one of the best
ways to memorize and internalize the information.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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don’t just blindly copy the exact sentences as it’s written by the author.
Rather, I try to write it in my own words so that I really make sure I
understand the information and that I can relate it to my own personal
situation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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my note-taking process, I prefer to use SmartMarks as they’re easy to use and
you can conveniently put them between your book. This way you’ll never lose
your notes or forget to take them with you (which used to happen to me <i>all
the time</i> before I started using SmartMarks).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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my opinion, taking notes and re-writing the most valuable lessons in your own
words is key in accelerating your personal growth. Yes, it may take some time,
but it’s definitely worth going the extra mile as you’ll retain a lot more
knowledge this way.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.15pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Sans Unicode"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Tip 3: Summarize The Entire Book<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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on the highlights and the notes that I gathered, I create a summary of the
book. I make sure this summary is crafted in such a way that I can easily link
the lessons to my own situation. Of course, I won’t summarize every single
chapter that I read, as that would be a waste of time. Instead, I base my
summary on the lessons and insights that I found to be highly important (aka,
the ones I highlighted and written down in my notes).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Yes,
this takes about an hour of extra work, but the time investment is well worth
it. Firstly, by making a summary of a book you retain much more of the
knowledge, as you go over the most important lessons once again. Secondly, by
making a summary you create an awesome tool that helps you access information
about a specific topic very quickly. For example, instead of flipping through
the entire book (which is often not even possible as I work remotely), I now
only have to open the book summary on Google Drive and search for the keywords
that I’m looking for. This way, I can easily gather information for when I’m
writing a new blogpost or book, or for when I need to solve a challenging
business problem. So, although it may take me about an hour to summarize the
entire book, I save much more time in the long run because of it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.15pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Sans Unicode"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Tip 4: Recap Every Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">After
reading a chapter, don’t just quickly rush to the next chapter or put the book
away. Instead, take anywhere from 1–5 minutes to recap the chapter (in your
mind) you just read. This way, you’ll make sure you process the information
much more effectively. If you go to the next chapter too quickly</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">—</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">or if you pick up another
activity right after rea</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">ding a chapter, it’s very likely that you won’t remember
a lot about what you’ve just learned. Your brain needs a little while to put
all the information in the right place, and taking just a few minutes to recap
the last chapter will help you do so.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.15pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Sans Unicode"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Tip 5: Take Action On The Material<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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is by far the most important tip that I can give you when it comes to learning
more and accelerating your personal growth as fast as possible. It truly
surprises me how many people just read a book and then never take action on it
(or only just a tiny bit).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I must admit, that’s also what I did at the beginning of my personal
development journey. I read many books about anything from success habits to
building an online business, and I would feel amazing because of all this
‘knowledge’ I had gained. Yet, in reality, I was still broke and I didn’t
achieve <i>any</i> of the goals that I had set for myself (not even
close). I was a <i>knowledge junkie</i> who merely consumed, consumed
and consumed. I thought more knowledge would be the answer to my problems, but
it definitely wasn’t.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Do
you know what was the answer? <b>More action</b>. Instead of being a <i>knowledge
junkie</i>, I decided to become an <i>action junkie </i>and actually
take action upon all the valuable lessons that I gained. Only after I made that
decision did I start to see real results, progress and growth. I actually
achieved some of the goals I had set for myself, and I felt a lot more confident
and knowledgable as I actually knew how things worked in <i>reality</i></span><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></i><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">—</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">and not just in </span><i><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">theory</span></i><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Keep
in mind, authors put months, years or even a lifetime of experience into just
200–300 pages..<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.15pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What would be possible for you and your life if you
actually started to do what the author said?<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.15pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What would be possible if you’d actually do the
exercises that 90% of readers skip?<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.15pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">And if you’d actually follow the advice and tactics of
the author?<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Well,
if it’s a good book and a credible author, you could actually start to achieve
amazing things in life. And that’s what I want for you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If
you like to read a lot of books, but hardly take action upon the things you
read, I’d highly encourage you to make a list of 1–10 actions that you’re going
to take based on the book that you’re currently reading. That’s exactly why I
designed my own book ‘Stop Procrastinating’ in such a way that it is action
focused. At the end of every chapter, I encourage you to take action upon
the things you’ve just read so that you actually make progress and achieve
more.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Remember,
only by taking action will you be able to see the results that you desire</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">—</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">and make your goals and
dreams a reality instead of keeping it a fantasy.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.15pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Sans Unicode"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Now Do It<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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an action point, implement at least 3 of the tips of this article with the book
that you’re currently reading. Highlight the important lessons, make notes and
re-write them in your own words, summarize the book, mentally recap each
chapter and (last but not least) take massive action upon the
lessons you’ve learned. That’s the way you’ll learn much more from the books
that you read :)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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DRMSRIRAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02570572879333397832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224354759907261226.post-60190276324692533782019-03-29T19:05:00.001-07:002019-03-29T19:05:26.109-07:00INNOVATION SPECIAL..... The 2 most innovative companies in the world today are changing how hundreds of millions of Asian consumers buy food, book hotels, and (a lot) more<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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the world today are changing how hundreds of millions of Asian consumers buy
food, book hotels, and (a lot) more</span></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 36.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The “transactional super app” is transforming local businesses
across Asia as well, digitizing their operations and fueling their growth and
expansion.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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</span><span style="color: #22458f; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>50 MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANIES</b></span><span style="color: #22458f; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><br />
</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In the first half of 2018, Meituan Dianping—a Chinese tech
platform that expedites the booking and delivery of services such as food,
hotel stays, and movie tickets—facilitated 27.7 billion transactions (worth
$33.8 billion) for more than 350 million people in 2,800 cities. That’s 1,783
Meituan-enabled services every second of every day, with each customer using it
an average of three times a week.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Meanwhile, in Southeast Asia, Grab, the Singapore-based
ride-hailing company, forced Uber out of the region in 2018 and acquired its
local operations. A few months later, it expanded its app to offer its 130
million users not only food delivery and travel booking, but also financial and
other services. These efforts helped Grab hit $1 billion in revenue in 2018 and
attract more than $3 billion in fresh funding to expand. Later this year, it’ll
add healthcare services from Ping An, the Chinese digital health giant.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Both Meituan and Grab are what’s known as transactional super
apps, amalgamations of lifestyle services that connect hundreds of millions of
customers to local businesses. “We want to help millions move through the
economy and up the social ladder,” says Grab cofounder Hooi Ling Tan. They may
not be well known in the U.S., but Meituan and Grab are changing the lives of
hundreds of millions of consumers and millions of merchants with highly complex
operations disguised as simple transactions—elegant tech to enable real-world
experiences.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Meituan, which views food as its core offering, is skilled at
leveraging its data regarding users’ consumption habits, including price
sensitivity, to recommend other things they’ll like. “Our strategy in
integrating different businesses,” says Xia Huaxia, Meituan’s chief scientist,
“is to attract a large volume of users with high-frequency services, and then
push forward some low- and medium-frequency ones like haircuts and marriage services.”
Grab uses transportation data to figure out what services to roll out next.
“We’ve been bringing users to these businesses,” Tan says. “Now they can come
to you.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Success for a transactional super app requires what Xia calls “a
culture of long-term patience.” Meituan is competing fiercely with Alibaba, and
although its revenue in the first half of 2018 was $3.8 billion, the company
has sustained significant losses as it pursues its vision. Grab is fighting
with another startup, Go-Jek, in parts of Southeast Asia. In its effort to win,
Grab has opted to partner with the likes of Toyota, Microsoft, and Mastercard
rather than build everything itself. “We can be smarter and faster by making
the platform more open,” says Tan.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Efficiency also drives innovation. Meituan’s Smart Dispatch
system, introduced in 2015, schedules which of its 600,000 motorbike riders
will deliver the millions of food orders it fulfills daily. It now calculates
2.9 billion route plans every hour to optimize a rider’s ability to pick up and
drop off up to 10 orders at once in the shortest time and distance. Since Smart
Dispatch launched, it has reduced average delivery time by more than 30%, and
riders complete 30 orders a day, up from 20, increasing their income.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Uber was once poised to popularize the transactional super app.
Instead, Meituan and Grab—and the companies emulating them globally, from
Swiggy in India to Rappi, in Latin America—are leapfrogging ahead to build a
new model for the service economy for billions of people.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/user/david-lidsky"><b><span style="color: #22458f; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-transform: uppercase;">BY DAVID
LIDSKY</span></b></a><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;">https://www.fastcompany.com/90298866/meituan-grab-most-innovative-companies-2019<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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DRMSRIRAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02570572879333397832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224354759907261226.post-47741794998368324852019-03-29T19:00:00.001-07:002019-03-29T19:00:10.536-07:00HEALTH SPECIAL .....Four reasons why you need to keep an eye on your screen-time<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 1;">
<b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 36.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">Four reasons why you need to keep an eye on your
screen-time<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 36.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 2;">
<b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Staring at digital screens for more than seven hours a
day is changing our bodies and possibly even our brains<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></i></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Most of us stare at screens all day, but this comes
with consequences. Screens are changing our bodies and possibly even our
brains.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It’s 11 pm. You should be asleep. But you’re watching
a video on your phone. Tomorrow, you’ll wake up and go to work, where you’ll
stare at your computer for eight hours. When you get home, you’ll watch a movie
on TV. And if you’re anything like the average adult, you spend more than seven
hours a day staring at digital screens.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Computer Vision Syndrome</span></b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">So, what’s all this screen time actually doing to
your body and brain? Humans didn’t evolve to stare at bright screens all day.
And our eyes are suffering the consequences. An estimated 58 per cent of people
who work on computers experience what’s called Computer Vision Syndrome.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It’s a series of symptoms that include:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">• Eyestrain • Blurred vision<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">• Headaches • Neck and back pain<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Nearsightedness</span></b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">And long-term, this amount of screen time could be
damaging our vision permanently. Since 1971, cases of nearsightedness in the US
have nearly doubled, which some scientists partly link to increased screen
time. And in Asia today, nearly 90 per cent of teens and adults are
nearsighted. But it’s not just the brightness of our screens that affect us.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Disruption of circadian rhythms</span></b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A problem occurs when we use our screens at night.
Typically, when the sun sets, we produce the hormone melatonin. This hormone
regulates our circadian rhythms, helping us feel tired and fall asleep. But
studies have found that blue light from screens can disrupt this process.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Effect on kids</span></b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">But perhaps the most concerning changes from all this
screen time is in kids’ brains. An ongoing study supported by the NIH (USA) has
found that some pre-teens who clocked over seven hours a day on screens had
differences in a part of their brains called the cortex. That’s the region responsible
for processing information from our five senses.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Scientists aren’t sure what this could mean for how
the kids learn and behave later in life. But the same data also showed that
kids who spent more than two hours a day on screens scored lower on thinking
and language skill tests. Only time will tell what other changes are on the
horizon for humankind.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><u><span style="color: #0000ee; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">businessinsider.in</span></u></i></b><i><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;">TOI 3MAR19<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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DRMSRIRAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02570572879333397832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224354759907261226.post-8105448561725736162019-03-28T20:54:00.003-07:002019-03-28T20:54:27.913-07:00INNOVATION SPECIAL ...,,MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANY RANK NO.11 Apple<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 36.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">INNOVATION
SPECIAL <span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-transform: uppercase; text-underline: none;">MOST
INNOVATIVE COMPANY RANK </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 36.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">NO.11 <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 36.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;">Apple<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: .15pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Apple is best known as the maker of the
iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, but it is underappreciated for its work in
designing the chips that power its devices and allow them to be ever more
powerful. Its A12 Bionic chip's 6.9 billion transistors lets it perform
much faster than its predecessors while consuming less battery power. It also
gives Apple the horsepower to enable itself and developers to explore the
vanguard in photography, augmented reality, and machine learning.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: .15pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For a company slagged for not having had a
hit since the iPad in 2010, Apple had a notable 2017: Its wireless AirPods
became ubiquitous around the country; the Apple Watch Series 3 is a
best-seller; developers embraced ARKit, its AR framework; and even skeptics
were blown away by the iPhone X. Apple became the world’s most valuable
company by being its preeminent maker of computing devices, from those you
stick on a desk (Macs) to ones you strap to your wrist (the Apple Watch). So
when people talk about the company as a creative force, they tend to assess its
newest devices and judge how strikingly they improve on their
predecessors. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: .15pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">But creativity is more than skin deep—and
Apple’s approach to the hardware and software engineering that creates its
experiences has never been more ambitious. Other makers of phones and tablets
buy the same off-the-shelf chips as their competitors. Apple, by contrast,
designs its own chips—so an iPhone packs a processor designed specifically
optimized for Apple’s operating system, apps, display, camera, and touch
sensor. The company has gotten so good at chip design that the A10 Fusion
inside the iPhone 7 trounces rival processors in independent speed
benchmarks. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: .15pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Apple has also made major inroads in
artificial intelligence, an area where the competition from companies such
as <a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/company/google"><span style="color: #22458f;">Google</span></a> couldn’t be any more daunting. For
instance, it uses AI techniques to wring as much life as possible out of the
iPhone’s battery. Because of Apple’s privacy-driven decision to limit the
amount of information it aggregates and analyzes in the cloud, it also does
much of its AI right on the devices rather than using massive server farms.
When it calls machines such as the iPad Pro “supercomputers,” it isn’t
exaggerating.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: .15pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The company has been expanding beyond its
traditional consumer electronics roots and is growing an entertainment
business with Apple Music and Apple TV. In March 2016, Apple announced
CareKit, an open-source platform that makes it easier for developers to aggregate
and share patients' medical information with their caregivers—all with consent.
Since its launch, CareKit has already been used to make apps to help patients
manage diabetes (One Drop), monitor depression (Iodine), track reproductive
health (Glow), and record asthma symptoms (Cleveland Clinic). Apple's approach
to health is to operate behind the scenes by helping researchers, patients, and
developers to make use of the health data they're collecting via a smartphone.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: .15pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Cofounded in 1976 by the revered tech
entrepreneur and inventor <a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/person/steve-jobs"><span style="color: #22458f;">Steve
Jobs</span></a> and engineer Steve Wozniak in Cupertino, California, Apple
has continually revolutionized the consumer electronics industry. The company
helped usher in the age of the personal computer in the 1980s with the sleek,
affordable Macintosh; bolstered the age of digital-music listening with the
iPod and iTunes in 2001; and laid the groundwork for the current smartphone
landscape with 2007's iPhone and iOS operating system. Under Jobs's
purview as Apple's CEO from 1997 until shortly before his death in 2011, the
company became known for its intense focus on design. The British
designer <a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/person/jony-ive"><span style="color: #22458f;">Jony Ive</span></a>, who was hired in 1992 and later
became Apple's chief design officer, is largely responsible for much of the
company's iconic visual appeal: sleek (often white) minimalis.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/company/apple">https://www.fastcompany.com/company/apple</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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DRMSRIRAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02570572879333397832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224354759907261226.post-83470311267372197162019-03-28T19:44:00.002-07:002019-03-28T19:44:21.112-07:00PERSONAL SPECIAL ...You just have to start<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 29.25pt; mso-outline-level: 1;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 36.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">You just have to start<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Here’s the thing. Sometimes, writing can be really hard!<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 21.75pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I’ve
been sitting in front of my computer for well over an hour, trying to figure
out what the heck I’m going to write about.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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have a topic generator on my phone so I pull that out. Find a topic, which also
includes a small introduction to get me going, and start writing. After a
paragraph or two, I decide that I don’t like it, delete everything, and start
over.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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done this four times already so what I‘ve decided to do is to just start
writing and hope for some inspiration to magically start flowing from my
fingers<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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decided over a week ago that I was going to write every night. It was a way for
me to develop and grow as a writer. My chosen method was to write a
fiction-based story and wrap it up with a few lessons that could be taken away
from it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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still like the idea, but guess what. Since deciding I was going to write every
night, I haven’t. It’s been at least a week since I sat in front of my computer
in the evening in order to get a post out.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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are a few points in the preceding paragraphs that I would like to link to
finances, as I often do.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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having a really hard time getting started tonight. I couldn’t figure out what
to write about and when I did, I couldn’t stick with it. So I just started
writing. In your financial lives, it can be very hard deciding what will be the
best plan. It can be even harder figuring out how to implement that plan. My
only suggestion, just start. More than likely, you have an end goal in mind,
you just don’t know how to get there. For me, I knew I wanted to get a post
written tonight, but I didn’t know what about. Don’t delay. Decide what could
move you in the direction of your goal and take the first step.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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decided that I was going to write every night, but I haven’t done that. Not
even close. Sometimes the goals we set and the plans we make are unrealistic.
Sure it would have been great to write a little every night and continue to
progress as a writer, but how likely was it, really? I have a full-time job, a
family, and other responsibilities. Goals are important and setting a plan for
those goals is vital if you want to achieve them. But it’s also important to be
realistic about your expectations. My advice set a small goal and make a small
change to your life in order to achieve that goal. Once completed, set a
slightly bigger goal, and continue setting incrementally bigger goals and let
that momentum propel you forward.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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one is just an added bonus that has nothing to do with the points above but has
everything to do with the market over the past month and your long-term goals.
What is the end goal? Financial freedom? A comfortable retirement? Whatever the
case may be, you to have your long-term goal in focus, and you need to make
progress regularly to achieve that goal. The stock market over the last month
has been extremely volatile (at least relative to the past two years). The most
important thing you can do for your future is to tune out the noise and ignore
the daily movements of the market. Contributing to your retirement account
regularly and staying consistent in your investment strategy is a powerful
combination to reaching, successfully, your goals.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I stay consistent in my investment strategy? There are two questions you need
to answer that set up a strategy. What’s my end goal and what am I comfortable
with? Once you figure out that your end goal is over a million dollars saved
for retirement and a risk tolerance that warrants a 60/40 stock/bond portfolio
for the foreseeable future, you have your strategy. Implementing it is easy.
You can set up the portfolio using a couple of ETFs and let it go. I recommend
revisiting once per year to rebalance. Rebalancing is bringing your asset
allocation back to 60/40 because it often changes due to market performance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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all that, here is what I want you to take away.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Just start.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></div>
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scenario, whatever your goal is, take the first step and initiate the process.
Small steps and small improvements over months, years, and decades will yield
HUGE gains over time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Goals and plans are important.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></div>
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more important is setting yourself up for success. Start with manageable goals
and slowly increase the difficulty. Your first achievement will motivate you to
keep going and momentum will carry you forward.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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it’s your financial goals, career goals, or relationship goals, there will
always be distractions. Keep your focus, stick to your plan, and win in
the face of those that tried to stop you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Set a strategy and be consistent.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></div>
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a strategy starts with picking a goal and figuring out your risk comfort level.
After that, you develop a plan and make small adjustments to that plan as
needed. Revisit the strategy every few years to make sure it’s still
appropriate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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can be difficult at times. You may feel out of place, you might feel like you
aren’t making enough progress, or you may feel you aren’t on the right path.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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advice. Figure yourself out, pick a goal, and make little improvements every
day. The end result is a goal that’s been conquered many times over.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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DRMSRIRAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02570572879333397832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224354759907261226.post-86169147573001565202019-03-28T19:38:00.004-07:002019-03-28T19:38:52.270-07:00WOMEN SPECIAL.... WHY QUITTING SHOULD NEVER BE AN OPTION<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">While business leaders like Arundhati Bhattacharya, Kiran
Mazumdar Shaw and Suneeta Reddy see changes at the workplace, there is still a
long way to go to get women back into the workforce<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It’s a known story. Women join the workforce in
numbers, but only a few make it to the top. Many disappear from the workplace —
giving up their careers after marriage, childbirth or simply inflexible work
environments.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">At a recent event in Mumbai, three powerful women took
to the stage to talk about the importance of women in the workplace. And while
pay gap and lack of opportunities may be some of the issues modern women face,
the situation is far from bleak and companies are attempting to redefine the
roles of women in big organisations.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Men as multi-taskers</span></b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">According to Arundhati Bhattacharya, times are
changing and improving. And in such times, we can also shower a little praise
on men. Why? Because like women, they too have become better at multitasking.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“In the recent generations, we are seeing men
becoming better multitaskers. When I look at my younger colleagues, quite often
I see that their spouses are more participative in the housework and looking
after children,” said the former SBI chairman, who was on a panel with Kiran
Mazumdar Shaw, CMD, Biocon Ltd, and Suneeta Reddy, MD, Apollo Hospitals
Enterprise Ltd.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This wasn’t something that Bhattacharya saw in her
generation, as most women were brought up in households where men didn’t do any
housework. But despite the progress, Bhattacharya believes we still had a long
way to go. “In India, it is still a given that women are the primary
caregivers,” she explained.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Why women drop out</span></b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">One of the key points on the panel was why women were
quitting their jobs. Women in the workforce dropping from 43 per cent to 31 per
across sections of society was a big area of concern for organisations.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Bhattacharya said that a survey her company conducted
threw some light on the matter. “There were three times when this [women
leaving the workforce] happened: The first is during the childbearing years and
when the children are very small. The second, and this is probably only true in
India and a few other Asian countries, is when children are between classes 9
and 12. During the coaching, it is supposed to be the mother’s duty to
chauffeur the kids around and be there with a cup of milk to wake them up. The
third was when the parents or in-laws were sick, as in India geriatric care is
very costly, so many people are taken care of at home.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A call for continuity</span></b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">According to Shaw, companies need to encourage women
to stay in the workforce by ensuring continuity of work. “You must have a set
of HR policies that really look at these issues. We should try to make sure
there is no loss of continuity. Today, more than ever, there is a strong focus
on leadership development among women. We, as a company, are spending a lot of
time grooming young women to come up the levels.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Shaw branded the tokenism of having one woman in the
boardroom a “joke”, saying, “In five years, we want a fairly balanced team in
the leadership role. Today it is 20 per cent, but we are aiming at 30-50 per
cent. We have archaic laws that need to be done away with. Our policies are
gender biased. I would like new policies in context of the new economy. The new
economy allows us to come up with path-breaking policies for women.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Embrace yourself</span></b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">While we still need to fix the rungs so the climb up
the corporate ladder is smooth for women, Reddy thinks we should realise that
irrespective of gender, we are all the same, but not be shy about bringing our
uniqueness to the forefront.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“I think that all of us in today’s world are so
interconnected that we are able to choose careers that we are passionate about.
We have to recognise we all have the same brains that a man does, but our
perception is so unique and these create certain talents within us. And these
talents are expressed through our profession. Women should find their passion,”
she said.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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women. “Today, in any workplace, whether you’re a man or woman, your competence
and capabilities are respected. Women should be treated with respect and
accepted as equal contributors. They need to have self-confidence. I advise
young women to build this.”.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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DRMSRIRAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02570572879333397832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224354759907261226.post-61474234690013609882019-03-28T19:34:00.002-07:002019-03-28T19:34:20.959-07:00TRAVEL SPECIAL ....CHICAGO CALLING<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">SHOP THE MAGNIFICENT MILE</span></b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">No trip is complete without great shopping, and the
Magnificent Mile features some of the best designer labels, major retail chains
and three indoor malls, including the iconic Water Tower Place. Strut 13 blocks
filled with more than 460 merchants.This historic district will give you
numerous options to make your trip unforgettable.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">EXPERIENCE MILLENNIUM PARK</span></b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Nestled under Chicago’s impressive downtown skyline
is Millennium Park.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">TASTE CULINARY EXCELLENCE</span></b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It doesn't matter if you're a casual diner or foodie,
Chicago has something for everyone. As soon as you get off the plane, enjoy
countless options from celebrity chefs to a diverse ethnic food scene that
ranges from Chicago-style deep-dish pizza to Michelin-starred restaurants.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">ENJOY THE PERFORMING ARTS</span></b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The theatres of Chicago aren't only mesmerizing on
the outside but the<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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city, view breathtaking outdoor art such as “Cloud Gate,” known as “The Bean,”
or plan your trip around an openair concert at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">STROLL THE CHICAGO RIVERWALK</span></b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">As the birthplace of the skyscraper, Chicago is
itself a museum of modern design and rich architectural history, offering more
than 8,000 architectural tours each year.The Riverwalk winds through the city
and provides a great vantage point for taking in Chicago's historical landmarks
and skyline views. Grab a bite to eat overlooking the water, then meander along
until you reach Navy Pier, one of the mostvisited destinations in the USA’s
Midwest.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">DIVE INTO A MUSEUM</span></b><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Stay inspired and learn something new. Chicago is
home to 60 museums and nearly 100 art galleries. Explore every corner of the
Art Institute of Chicago, home of the largest collection of Impressionist and
Post-Impressionist paintings outside of the Louvre in Paris; peruse one of the
world’s largest collections of natural history exhibits at the Field Museum;
and ponder the wonders of the universe at the Adler Planetarium, home to three
theatres and two planetariums. inside as well. Catch a Tony Award-winning show,
laugh until your sides hurt at an improv comedy club, or be enthralled by a
Broadway hit. With over 200 theatres throughout Chicago's historic downtown and
neighborhoods, there's always a seat waiting for you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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places to eat, shop, relax and sightsee. Plan to visit Wicker Park/Bucktown,
Logan Square or Pilsen for street art, diverse culture and delicious cuisine.
Wander through the Lincoln Park Zoo, or take in 42 km (26 miles) of gorgeous
Lake Michigan shoreline.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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DRMSRIRAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02570572879333397832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224354759907261226.post-66224612280196214842019-03-28T19:29:00.000-07:002019-03-28T19:29:07.514-07:00PRODUCTIVITY SPECIAL.... How do you make a to-do list that works?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 36.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 36.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">How do you make a to-do list
that works?</span></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 36.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 36.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 2;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">When it comes to
one of productivity’s most basic elements, the to-do list, everyone has their
own approach. So in this episode of “Secrets of the Most Productive People” we
talked to the creator of the popular bullet journal about how to figure out
what system works for you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">To-do lists are the bread and butter of
productivity gripes. Although it seems like it should be a simple process,
there are many different hacks, systems, and methods that people swear by. Some
people </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">categorize their items</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">, while </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">others cap it at six items a
day</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">. Then there are also those who choose to
forgo it altogether. <i>Fast Company</i> contributor Judith Humphrey,
for example, doesn’t use a to-do list because she believes that it dampens her
creativity and makes her less excited about </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">accomplishing tasks</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Designer Ryder Carroll spent many hours
experimenting with these methods, before finally creating his own methods that
many would soon adopt–</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">the bullet journal</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">. In this episode of <i>Secrets of The Most Productive
People, </i>Carroll shares his to-do list journey, and dispels the
misconceptions that people might have about how it works. As he wrote in </span><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">The Bullet Journal Method:
Track The Past, Order The Present, Design The Future</span></i><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">, </span></i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">“The only thing that matters in BuJo is the
content, not the presentation. If you can elevate both, then my hat’s off to
you. But the only artistic skill required is the ability to draw straight-ish
lines. If you can manage that, then you’ll be fine.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Carroll acknowledges that the bullet journal
method doesn’t work for everyone–so we also made sure to cover other tips and
tricks to improve your to-do list in our “You might want to write this down”
segment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">1. Divide your long list into sections</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Separate out meetings, events, and calls from things that you
hope to accomplish during those times. Then create a separate section of to-dos
that don’t fit in those categories, and work through those when you’re not
attending meetings, are at an event, or in a conference call.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">2. Batch similar tasks together. </span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Answering emails require a different thinking muscle than brainstorming
new revenue streams. Make it easier on your brain by grouping tasks that
require similar thought process together. Don’t try to do your creative work
after spending an hour answering or filing emails. Task switching takes time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">3. Include an anti to-do list</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Sometimes the key to getting things done is to remind yourself what’s
not important. Do you really need to attend to that thing that popped up at
lunch, or would you be better off spending your afternoon tackling that
long-term project? We all have 24 hours in a day, and the reality is, you just
can’t do everything.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to-do list? Are there any hacks you swear by? Send us pictures of your to-do
list using the hashtag #FCMostProductive and be sure to subscribe to <i>Secrets
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DRMSRIRAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02570572879333397832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224354759907261226.post-57636371034024320702019-03-28T19:20:00.000-07:002019-03-28T19:20:56.379-07:00TECH SPECIAL.... How to pick technology winners<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 36.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">How to pick technology winners<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Some of today’s innovations will become as
prevalent as smartphones. Others, such as jet packs, won’t take off. Three
factors can help you tell which are likely to succeed.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Google’s
fleet of autonomous cars have logged </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">more
than 10 million miles</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> on public roads. The manufacturing
industry has more than </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">2
million robots in operation</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> worldwide. And </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">two
out of five</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> people now use voice search daily.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Not so long ago, these technologies were the
stuff of science fiction. Now they're everyday reality. Nonetheless, the likes
of jet packs, anti-aging pills, and warp-speed space travel aren’t coming any time
soon.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">As
the </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Fourth
Industrial Revolution</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> takes hold, how can we predict which
futuristic technologies will become a reality — and have a real impact on our
lives and businesses — and which will become memories from 30-year-old sci-fi
movies?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 21.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Welcome
to the world of technology futurists like me. I can’t claim to be 100 percent
accurate with my predictions, but I have had some successes. For example, I
consulted on <i>Minority Report</i>, the 2002 Steven Spielberg film that
was set in a world with gesture-based computing, facial recognition,
personalized advertising, and self-driving cars — years before those
technologies became a reality.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Making accurate predictions is personally
satisfying, to be sure. But on a more pragmatic level, imagine the advantages
you or your company could have enjoyed if you had forecast the mass adoption of
smartphones. Given the disruptive impact of new technologies, a business leader
who can predict tech winners will gain a huge competitive head start.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Three key factors<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">It’s
not easy to make tech-related predictions. Just as Michael Porter’s </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Five Forces
Framework</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> involves assessing a handful of forces
to analyze business competition, technology forecasting requires examining
three key factors and how they interrelate:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">The context in which the technology emerges<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 21.0pt; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; margin-left: 15.0pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">The viability of the technology<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 21.0pt; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; margin-left: 15.0pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">The barriers to the technology’s success<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 21.0pt; margin-bottom: .25in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">The context includes current global political
and economic forces. It’s hard to imagine nuclear power being developed so
quickly without the impetus of World War II, for example, which
spawned the Manhattan Project. Microeconomic factors, such as existing
infrastructure, can also make or break a technology, or delay its success. For
example, an enormous amount of venture capital went into clean energy
technologies in the early 2000s, yet it took a long time for these technologies
to take hold in a significant way. Early investors discovered the hard way that
you can’t just overturn an entrenched power distribution system overnight.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 21.0pt; margin-bottom: .25in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">The technology itself also has to be viable.
Jet packs aren’t likely to be feasible in the near future because it’s
impossible to defy the laws of physics.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 21.0pt; margin-bottom: .25in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Finally, the technology’s potential barriers
to success must be considered. Regulations and incumbent competitors are
obvious hurdles. Where businesses dominate a market with their marketing or
distribution power, a new technology has to be extremely good or desirable if
it is to displace them. In some instances — such as Amazon in retail
and ride-sharing companies in transportation — the failure of incumbents
to harness new technologies has allowed startups to disrupt them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">The destiny of digital assistants<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 21.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">With
these fundamentals of technology predictions in mind, let’s examine the
evolution of digital assistants such as Amazon’s Alexa, Apple’s Siri, and
Google Assistant. These devices promise to make our lives easier by using
artificial intelligence (AI) to respond to our voice commands and perform tasks
for us. If tech companies have anything to do with it, digital assistants will
soon be everywhere, including </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">offices</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">hotel
rooms</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">, and </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">every room of
the house</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> — even in </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">toilets</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 21.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Indeed,
smart speakers that incorporate digital assistants are finding their way into
more and more homes. Global shipments reached 19.7 million in the third quarter
of 2018 — an increase of 137 percent from the previous year, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">according
to technology research firm Canalys</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">. To
figure out how far this technology will spread, let’s look at digital
assistants in light of our three factors:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="background: white; line-height: 21.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.5in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">The context: How do digital
assistants fit our world?</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 21.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Digital
assistants represent a solution to two modern societal problems. First, daily
life has become highly complex. Every mobile app, online form, ATM, and
self-service kiosk that we use requires multiple interactions. We’ve filled our
lives with more ways to communicate and socialize, and more types of
entertainment. The second problem is time — we just don’t have enough of it, in
part (and somewhat paradoxically) because we’ve filled our lives with so many
activities.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 21.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Digital
assistants can help with both these problems. They can help us manage
complexity by making mundane tasks quicker and easier, saving time and enabling
us to become more productive. Google Assistant, for example, can </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">call
restaurants and make reservations</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">, and
it can even have a voice conversation with a restaurant’s employee.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">If using these assistants results in our
having fewer tasks and distractions, we’ll be able to focus more on the important
things in our lives and become more effective. And digital assistants also will
help us with many mundane tasks at work, such as scheduling meetings or
automatically relating meeting notes to associated records such as accounts,
contacts, and cases.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 21.0pt; margin-bottom: .25in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Although today’s digital assistants offer
limited functionality, future iterations will be the full-time partner of many
people at work, at home, at school, in the doctor’s office, and elsewhere. The
digital assistant will be one of the primary vehicles for engagement with the
world, and certainly with every digital system.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="background: white; line-height: 21.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.5in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">The technology: Does it
work?</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 21.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Digital
assistants have come a long way since 2016, when Amazon introduced Alexa. The
company’s underlying technologies — speech recognition, machine learning, and
conversational AI — have made huge strides. However, studies of how people
currently use digital assistants suggest that either the technology or our
understanding of it is still relatively immature. Possibly both.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 21.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">According
to a </span><a href="https://www.cmo.com/features/articles/2018/9/7/adobe-2018-consumer-voice-survey.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">U.S.
survey by Adobe</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">, the most popular uses of smart speakers are
playing music (70 percent), providing weather forecasts (64 percent), and
answering “fun questions” (53 percent), hardly the most sophisticated uses for
an AI-driven application.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 21.0pt; margin-bottom: .25in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">But the potential is enormous. Even today’s
digital assistants are capable of understanding personal preferences and
triggering a series of actions. For example, you can set up an Alexa, Siri, or
Google Assistant so that when you tell it you are home, it automatically resets
the thermostat, turns on lights and your preferred audio program, plays back
your voicemails, and sends a text message to your spouse.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .75pt; mso-element: para-border-div; padding: 0in 0in 1.0pt 0in;">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .75pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 1.0pt 0in; padding: 0in; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: black; display: none; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hide: all; mso-themecolor: text1;">Top of Form<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 3.75pt; mso-line-height-alt: 12.0pt; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: black; display: none; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hide: all; mso-themecolor: text1;">Bottom of Form</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 21.0pt; margin-bottom: .25in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">In the future, your digital assistant could
automatically and seamlessly handle everyday tasks, integrating your connected
appliances, autonomous car, and other devices to do your shopping for you and
get you to your appointments. It could interact with other systems, such as
facial recognition in stores. For example, a retailer’s AI-driven system could
recognize you when you walk in, offering products based on your preferences and
interacting in the background with your digital assistant. And it would
automatically make the payment transaction when you walk out.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 21.0pt; margin-bottom: .25in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">A digital assistant could help you by
offering motivating suggestions to help you stay fit and healthy. It could help
you throughout the workday by automatically connecting with colleagues and
finding documents relevant to the task at hand.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="background: white; line-height: 21.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.5in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">The barriers: Will sales
growth continue?</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 21.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">The
AI, voice processing, and other technologies underlying digital assistants are
improving every year, and will need to continue doing so for them to reach
their full potential. Devices that enable voice interaction with users,
including smart speakers, will also need to evolve.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 21.0pt; margin-bottom: .25in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">But assuming the technology is only a
temporary hindrance to growth, what are the potential longer-term barriers to
success?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 21.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">First
is privacy. With smart speakers, consumers are essentially being asked to trust
a device that sends audio from their home to a tech giant’s systems in the
cloud. This is at a time when consumers </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">increasingly
distrust businesses</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> over how they use data.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 21.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Second
is inertia. Customers need a certain level of service, convenience, and price
compression before widespread adoption happens. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Gartner’s
hype cycle</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">, in which new technologies generally
navigate a long “trough of disillusionment” after early adoption and before
widespread consumer adoption, invokes this phenomenon. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">But that inertia is a temporary obstacle. The
third, and most considerable, impact on the future development of digital
assistants is resistance from incumbency — more specifically, the vested
interests of all businesses in owning their relationship with their customers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">The
leaders in providing digital assistants right now are Amazon, Apple, and
Google. But companies that value the direct relationships they’ve built up with
customers will not easily acquiesce to being disintermediated by a technology
company in a world where we’re routinely told that “data is the new oil.” </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">J.P.
Morgan</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> rolled out a digital assistant for
corporate payments recently. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Starbucks</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> unveiled its own chatbot in 2017. They’re two of
many.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">What will it mean for brands if the tech
giants dominate AI-powered voice-activated search, commerce, entertainment,
home appliances, and office assistants? How will companies adapt if their
customers do everything via digital assistants — including ordering goods and
services — and the businesses lose their ability to interact directly with
customers?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">There are three radically different
industry-dynamic models for how this could develop. One model is that the big
players — Amazon, Google, Apple, Alibaba, Baidu, Tencent — will own the
relationship. In this model, if I am an Amazon devotee, I will choose to use
Alexa for everything.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The second model is similar to how people use smartphones today.
They have a work version and a personal version. In this model, perhaps at
home, Alexa is my assistant. But my work assistant might be a different one,
chosen by and provided by my employer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The third model is more fragmented. In this version of the future,
a number of service enterprises — banks, retailers, long-term healthcare
providers — offer their own particular virtual assistants. Citibank might
introduce a digital financial guide, Kaiser Permanente might put forth an
electronic healthcare aide, and Netflix might provide an entertainment
concierge. Perhaps these specialized assistants would then connect to a
higher-level, general assistant provided by Amazon, Google, or other dominant
players.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It is unclear which of these three models will take hold. At
Salesforce, we’ve tested this question at some length with a variety of
customers and developers, and we get a multitude of answers. Right now, it
appears to be an open game. If history is any guide, it will come down to a few
giants dominating the field, but the power of individual providers — such
as banks and healthcare providers — is also very great. The evolution of the
digital assistant is going to be one of the most interesting developments to
watch in the marketplace for the next five years.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Identifying the tipping point<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The holy grail of tech forecasting is predicting the likelihood
and timing of the tipping point between a technology remaining an optional
product for most consumers and it becoming a must-have.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For digital assistants, that could happen as more household
devices become electronically controlled. If that trend continues, it’s likely
that we will soon reach a point when it becomes essential to have a digital
assistant that integrates all these devices. Then, having conquered the home,
digital assistants could evolve to help us control the rest of our world.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">By my estimation, today’s digital assistant is probably equivalent
to the BlackBerry in its heyday — cool and useful, but offering only a fraction
of the utility value of the yet-to-be-released iPhone. Based on analysis of the
three key factors, I’m confident that sophisticated, app-enabled digital
assistants will soon exist — and will affect our lives and businesses as much
as, if not more than, today’s smartphones.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Nonetheless, I could be wrong. Picking tech winners early is hard,
even for futurists. However, leaders willing to go through this process and
educate themselves about new technologies using the three key factors detailed
above are likely to spot trends earlier, encounter fewer surprise disruptions,
and take the best course of action at the right time. And isn’t that what
distinguishes the best business leaders?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Schwartz</span></b></a><b><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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