Where the hell did the antimatter come from? That’s what atmospheric scientist Joseph Dwyer has been trying to figure out for the past six years, after his research plane accidentally flew through a thunderstorm into a cloud of antimatter in 2009.
Second Amendment enthusiasts are adding a new front to their right-to-bear-arms battle: Knives. In particular, the infamous switchblade, which has been banned by federal law since 1958. Why all the fuss? Well, it all dates back to racism, xenophobia, class warfare, and political theater. Sound familiar? It’s no coincidence this was the knife Freddie Gray was arrested for.
Canon has issued a service advisory warning EOS 5D users that a problem with adhesive could result in the main mirror detaching. The camera’s available servicing period comes to an end this upcoming September, making it important that users get the problem fixed soon if it has occurred. The issue itself stems from the adhesive potentially deteriorating over time, causing … Continue reading
Dubai already seems pretty futuristic on the ground, but what’s it like in the air? As you’ll soon see, it’s almost like another planet. Yves Rossy (aka Jetman) and “protégé” Vince Reffet recently flew over the extravagant city in jetpacks, and their…
With the Retina display on the iPads, it would be reasonable to think that they would make for great monitors, or at least a secondary one, especially if you’re on the road and packing a monitor with you is pretty much out of the question. There are apps out there such as Duet Display that can turn your iPad into a second monitor, and the good news is that it’s finally on the PC.
Prior to this, Duet Display was exclusive to Mac computers but just today, the app was updated with support for both Windows 7 and Windows 8. It has also been updated with better performance too. Now if there’s a reason to love Duet Display it is because it seems to be lag-free, thanks to the fact that it connects to your computer via your iPad’s charging cable.
Other options out there tend to be a bit laggy due to the fact that they pair with your computer wirelessly, so if a lag-free option sounds like the perfect setup, then perhaps Duet Display might be worth your consideration. According to the app’s creator, Rahul Dewan who also used to be a former engineer for Apple, “A second display can increase productivity up to 48%. If you have an iPad, you already have that second screen. With Duet, you can finally use it. Otherwise, your $700 device is just sitting there.”
The app itself does not come cheap and users will have to install it both their PC and their iPad which will cost them $9.99 (this price is reflective of a 40% launch discount). However it is significantly cheaper than buying another monitor, so like Dewan says, if you have an iPad lying around that doesn’t get much use, why not turn it into a secondary display?
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Google has been releasing Android One handsets in various parts of the world, with the previous market being the Philippines. For those unfamiliar, Android One handsets have been designed to be affordable devices so that users who want a smartphone can afford to get one. This has largely been thanks to the use of MediaTek processors.
However Google has recently announced that they will be bringing Android One handsets to Turkey and it looks like unlike previous devices powered by MediaTek, this wave of Android One devices will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 410 64-bit processor which is actually a nice setup from before.
Unfortunately it also seems that it will come with a slightly higher price tag. The phone will be built by General Mobile where it will be priced at around the $260 mark, definitely higher than what Google had intended which was $100, but if you think the specs can justify its price tag, then why not?
Apart from the Qualcomm chipset, it will feature a 5-inch HD Gorilla Glass 4 display, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of onboard storage with microSD support, a 13MP rear-facing camera, a 5MP front-facing camera, and 4G connectivity. It will go on sale come 15th May and will be available via local Turkish carrier TurkCell.
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We know that Samsung is working on a round smartwatch codenamed Orbis, and just last month Samsung confirmed it and released an image which teased the smartwatch’s upcoming circular UI. Now if you’re curious about how the rest of the phone’s software will look like, you’re in luck as Samsung has recently released their Tizen Gear SDK to developers which shows off the UI in the process.
As we had mentioned previously, the upcoming smartwatch will feature a rotating bezel in which users can use to navigate the smartwatch and adjust settings, and the Gear SDK reveals some examples which you can see in the image above. For example instead of having to swipe through pages or keep tapping the display to adjust values, users can just spin the bezel instead.
This should result in a smoother and more convenient user experience. It is unclear as to what the rest of the features are for the smartwatch, but the rumors are claiming it will sport a 1.65-inch display with a resolution of 360×360. It will also reportedly come with a built-in heart rate monitor, GPS, WIFi, Bluetooth, and cellular connectivity, although we have to wonder if the latter function might be limited to certain markets.
No word on when Samsung will officially launch their Orbis smartwatch, but chances are we could be looking at an IFA launch later this year, so check back with us then for the details.
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Chances are we all have at least one moment in our lives that we wish we could take back. For Meg Whitman, one of these moments may have been when she allegedly yelled at an employee, who was attempting to prep her for an interview, and proceeded to shove the individual. As the then-CEO of eBay, Whitman was penalized through exacerbated media coverage and a six-figure settlement with the individual. However, because of her title, she maintained her position at eBay. The majority of us would not have been so fortunate.
Instead of losing one’s temper as Whitman did and letting emotions hijack the situation at hand, through self-management we can gauge our emotions as an indication of how we feel and choose to manage them instead of letting them manage us.
For example, Jonathan, a computer programmer, is known for a consistently patient and empathetic attitude. In the midst of confrontational or emotional meetings, he is able to actively listen to others and thoughtfully respond with understanding and wisdom. He doesn’t shy away from the point, but rather he sensitively addresses the issue in a direct manner. With the ability to distinguish emotion from logic, Jonathan embodies a self-managed leader who flourishes at managing others and communicating effectively with his team. If there is a crisis, it’s obvious that Jonathan is the first person you would want to call.
Self-management means that an individual demonstrates self-control and an ability to manage time, priorities and decision-making capacity, creating a more effective leadership style. There are several elements to successfully implementing self-management.
One of the most critical components of self-management is self-control. When mastered, a person manages their emotions in stressful situations in order to achieve short-term and long-term solutions. Embodying self-control means “going beyond knowing yourself to knowing how to conduct yourself,” and going “beyond a victim mentality to that of an owner’s mentality.”
Another dimension of self-management rests in one’s productivity. Being productive includes managing the tasks at hand and effectively prioritizing one’s workload to meet goals accordingly. It is important to maintain focus to complete initiatives while staying open to the possibility of shifting priorities when needed. By productively managing one’s self, you will be able to “own your zone” of influence and responsibility within your organization.
Authenticity is the willingness to be transparent with others about one’s feelings, values and actions. Essentially, an authentic individual is one that shows a sense of integrity. Often times this entails admitting when one makes a mistake and having the personal will power to sustain a strong work ethic while living out both personal and organizational values. Know yourself as your strengths and weaknesses are key to maintaining authenticity.
Being adaptable to change is also an important component of self-management as change often carries emotional charge such as resistance, fear or insecurities regarding the particular shift. With the ability to remain in a problem-solving mode with a calm and rational approach, an individual will be able to think forward in the midst of challenges rather than getting stuck in the past or bogged down by mistakes.
Lastly, taking the initiative to do whatever it takes to optimize the future for the organization is an imperative dimension of self-management. By actively working through any fear and taking prudent risks for the benefit of the company, one will create opportunities and control the destiny of the organization. A strong initiator effectively binds and loosens the rules or structures for the sake of success, navigates the tension between stability and innovation, and discerns their own intuition to arrive at a solution that best serves the needs and opportunities for the organization.
To successfully lead an organization, you must be willing to initiate self-management in all aspects of managing others, understand your strengths and weaknesses and maintain responsibility for your actions. Whitman’s behavior when confronted by her co-worker was appalling and had dire consequences. Many people feel overwhelmed in certain situations, however, as leaders, it is imperative to maintain self-control and know that you are leading by example. If she had exhibited self-control, she would have avoided the negative media coverage and a hefty settlement. More importantly, leaders that master managing their own emotions are able to influence others and make better decisions.
By modeling integrity and self-management skills, as Jonathan has done, those surrounding you will follow your example in their own way. Don’t expect others to lead like you do. Instead, empower them to be their own authentic leader that embodies self-management in their day-to-day life. Be the person that manages emotions effectively when others might be driven toward adrenaline or panic to avoid making emotional decisions versus well thought out logical conclusions.
Founder and Chief Leadership Officer of Blueprint Leadership, Diane Kucala, understands the highest level of need in every person’s life is to make a difference in the world around them. That is why she has chosen, “Building Organizations that Change the World,” as the motto and mission for Blueprint Leadership. As Diane teaches and coaches leaders in building transformational Blueprint Leadership Skills to empower organizations to meet this need, she simultaneously fulfills her mission to make a difference in the world.
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Unless you’ve been living in solitary confinement for the past few years, chances are good that you are a member of some kind of organization or community — a gathering of people who have come together in service to a common goal. Whether it’s a Fortune 500 company, non-profit, or softball team, we are all, whether we know it or not, involved in the process of creating organizational culture — “a collective way of thinking, believing, behaving and working.”
How conducive the cultures we create are to the success of our missions is anyone’s guess, but what is not a guess is the fact that high performing organizations exhibit the same kind of mission-enabling qualities: trust, shared vision, collaboration, clear communication, diversity of thought, commitment to learning, freedom of expression and a sense of belonging.
While there are many ways to enhance these qualities, the most effective and least expensive way is storytelling — a culture-building phenomenon that’s been going on since language first began. Simply put, in order for a group of people to accomplish extraordinary goals, they need to know each other at a level far beyond title, role, or resume.
When people tell their stories to each other and are heard, magic happens. People bond. Barriers dissolve. Connections are made. Trust increases. Knowledge is transmitted. Wisdom is shared. A common language is birthed. And a deep sense of interdependence is felt. That’s why, in days of old, our ancestors stood around the fire and shared their stories with each other. Survival depended on it and so did the emotional well-being of the tribe.
Times have changed since then, as have our methods of communication.
Where once story reigned supreme, now it’s technology and all his attention deficit offspring: texting, Twitter, Instagram, email, Facebook, and drive-by pep talks.
What we’ve gained in efficiency, we’ve lost in effectiveness. The spirit of the law has been replaced by the letter. People may be transmitting more, but receiving less. Data, information, and opinions are shared, but not much meaning. And it is meaning that people hunger for. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out why employee engagement is down in so many organizations these days. It’s because so many people are feeling isolated, disconnected, unseen, and unheard.
If you are part of an organization, no matter what it’s shape or size, it’s time for some meaning making — and that meaning making begins by creating engaging opportunities for everyone, from mail room to board room, to share their stories with each other.
Mitch Ditkoff is the Co-Founder and President of Idea Champions, an innovation consulting and training company headquartered in Woodstock, NY. The above post is excerpted from his forthcoming book, STORYTELLING AT WORK: How Moments of Truth on the Job Reveal the Real Business of Life.
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I have two daughters so have watched Frozen my fair share of times. I never imagined that I would be glad to have Let it Go stuck in my head for eternity. Most of all, I never expected this movie and its messages to resonate with me so deeply.
I am one of those people always hoping to create more time. My mind swirls with a lengthy list of “to-dos” ranging from business ideas and dreams for the future, completing projects like hanging new art on our bare walls (I cleared them to inspire me to get it done!), to the mundane of dealing with my cluttered inbox. Of course, logically, I know that I cannot create more time and have learned that in order to free up time, something has to give. Much like the “one in, one out” rule that my husband tries to have me employ in my closet, something has to go to make room for more. Let me share that letting go doesn’t come easily to me at all. Controlling feels like a harsh label but in all honesty, it’s quite fitting and hence why my new mantra has become “let it go.”
While participating in an online course called the Bliss Habit created by Lori Harder, I had an epiphany while doing a forgiveness exercise. I realized that I didn’t really have anyone in my life to forgive, except… myself. I realized how much guilt I held onto about all kinds of things in my life. I’d ruminate over saying the wrong thing, guilt myself over things that I hadn’t completed, things that I hadn’t succeeded at, and even my less than stellar parenting decisions. You name it, I held onto it and the guilt that came along with it. I’ve come to realize how useless of an emotion guilt is, how it keeps us planted in the past, and keeps us from being present and happy.
When Elsa in Frozen unties her braid and lets the wind whip through her hair I felt myself saying “YES!, you go girl!” Let is go has seriously become my meditation. When my little one has to have ALL of her fingernails clipped when we are already late for school or I have to re-do my elder daughter’s ponytail five times to get it right I repeat silently, “let it go…”
I was very fortunate to hear Arianna Huffington speak in Bermuda, she sparked another “ah ha” moment for me. She said (and wrote in her book Thrive), “It was very liberating to realize that I could “complete” a project by simply dropping it — by eliminating it from my to-do list.”
It sounds so simple but I was making it so hard! I wasn’t forgiving myself, I wasn’t dropping the things that were never going to happen. Holding on to everything was making me stressed and burdened and all I had to do was stop. I can’t even begin to explain how freeing it has been to just release all that guilt and pressure simply by choosing to let it go.
We do manage our minds and realizing that we have the power to choose to let go of things is just simply awesome! Let it go… let it go…
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