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(PDF) Why Studying Abroad Could Help You Get Hired
[Business]
2015/12/22 10:42
Want to increase your chances of landing a job after graduation? Go see the world.A recent study investigating the impact of mobility on employability, skills development, institutional development and the internationalization of higher education institutions in Europe has shown that students who study abroad have a better shot at finding a job after graduation than those who don’t.On average,...
The Rise And Fall Of Venture-Backed News Readers In One Chart
[Investing]
2015/12/22 10:42
Visualizing the venture capital funding boom to news reader apps, and the subsequent rash of acquisitions and failures.[click to enlarge]Promising to package and deliver news in fundamentally different ways than traditional print media, news reader apps quickly captured the imagination and dollars of venture capital investors — to the tune of more than $300M.Now, many of those venture-backed n...
Action and Family Titles Drive Black Friday Disc Sales
[Consumer]
2015/12/22 10:41
The end of the year can be season-changing for retailers, and there’s still no opportunity to engage customers like Black Friday. And when it comes to holiday shopping, entertainment is the gift that everyone can enjoy. Whether it’s music, books or movies, there’s always plenty of options to please even the pickiest of tastes.In looking at this year’s sales results for the week of Black Fri...
GOLDMAN SACHS : Don't Have Kids
[Investing]
2015/12/22 10:41
Having kids is hard and getting harder around the world, according to a new report from analysts at Goldman Sachs. That's because it's getting more expensive.While basics like food and clothing are cheaper, the big-ticket items are pushing up the overall cost of raising children.Parents in the US in particular are among the least optimistic that their children will be better off financially.Tha...
Flourescent Camera Pill Could Hunt for Cancer in Your Guts
[Tech]
2015/12/22 10:41
A swallowable camera pill is the first to use fluorescent light to help detect cancer in the human throat or gut. The new device made by Scottish researchers could replace the clumsy endoscope “snake” cameras often used to check out a patient’s innards.Existing camera pills rely upon visible light to illuminate the patient’s passages. The new camera pill takes a step farther with a wireless...
The Future of Food – Tomorrow’s Meatballs
[Design]
2015/12/22 10:41
Designers at Space10 are the authors of a project that gathers technology and food design : Tomorrow’s Meatball.It’s a visual exploration of the future of food – exploring the many ways we could be eating in 10 to 20 years. The project combines scientific research, food design and photography to visualise alternative ingredients, technological innovations and uncharted gastronomic territorie...
(PDF) Mckinsey - Digital America : A Tale of The Haves and Have-mores
[Business]
2015/12/21 11:45
Digital capabilities, adoption, and usage are evolving at a supercharged pace. While most users scramble just to keep up with the relentless rate of innovation, the sectors, companies, and individuals on the digital frontier continue to push the boundaries of technology use—and to capture disproportionate gains as a result.The pronounced gap between the digital “haves” and “have-mores” is...
(PDF) Here's The New Fed Dot Plot
[Investing]
2015/12/21 11:45
The Federal Reserve finally raised their target for the Fed Funds rate, ending a seven year long run of near-zero interest rates. The Fed also provided some hints as to what they'll do next.[click to enlarge]The "dot plot," part of the FOMC's Summary of Economic Projections released along with the policy decision statement, shows where each participant in the meeting thinks the fed funds rate s...
(Video) Gore-Tex Active Jackets Combine Breathability and Permanent Water Repelling Capabilities
[Product]
2015/12/21 11:45
The One Gore-Tex Active jacket for running or cycling provides waterproof breathability.Running and cycling gear either tends to sacrifice breathability in favor of keeping the rain out, or vice versa. The new One Gore-Tex Active Bike and One Gore-Tex Active Run jackets provide the best of both worlds by using a new material called Gore-Tex Active that provides a permanent beading surface that...
