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Get Your Lab Coat: 3 Innovation Tips From a World Bank Science Expert

Four hundred years. And scientists are still at it. Chasing odd questions. Trying things that might not work. Driven by curiosity, not short-term profit. Plenty they can teach us entrepreneurs about innovation. What can a world expert on science commercialization … Continue reading

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TM Forum goes for a name (and mission) change

When I type ‘TM Forum’ into my word processor it unhelpfully produces the trademark™ sign, a classic case of over-enthusiastic predictive text and an example of how systems can go wrong when making contextual assumptions… or any assumptions. In this … Continue reading

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seats at tipping point

Enabling Cookies in Internet Explorer 7, 8, 9 + Open the Internet Browser Click Tools (or “gear” icon at top right hand corner) Internet Options Privacy Advanced Check Override automatic cookie handling For First-party Cookies and Third-party Cookies click Accept … Continue reading

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Don’t be that guy–learn to fly your drone

To the mad pilot of Marblehead, who crashed his drone into a crowd of spectators at the town’s Memorial Day parade, here’s a word of advice: Park that thing until you learn how to fly it. Such mishaps are likely … Continue reading

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Google I/O 2015 was full of announcements and new features, here’s what …

In stark contrast to Microsoft Build, Google I/O 2015 was a developer’s conference that was exciting and full of brilliant forward-thinking ideas. Here’s a brief round up of the all of the major announcements from Android Pay, to Google Photos, … Continue reading

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12 things you need to know about frequent flier programs

Certain mileage rewards programs let you board first. (AP Photo) It’s hard to determine the more complicated task: landing a Boeing 787 in 100 mph crosswinds on a short runway with one engine out as someone tickles you — or trying … Continue reading

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The Non-Stressful Way to Board a Plane

Few things are as stressful as waiting to hear your group number called, praying they don’t make you check your bag at the gate, pushing through the tiny aisle to get to your seat and then praying to the air … Continue reading

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