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Why You Should Learn COBOLCommon Business-Oriented Language (COBOL) is taught in only a third of US schools. Yet, COBOL is responsible for more than 70 percent of the world's business transactions. If that isn't reason enough to stop what you're doing and learn COBOL, then read on to see exactly why you should. | 
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What Companies—and You—Can Learn from LEGOsWhen it comes to building a base of loyal and passionate fans of a product, it’s hard to match the company that makes a toy that’s been around since 1949: the LEGO brick. Companies should pay attention to this gold standard for fan-based innovation and whose customers generate tons of product buzz. | 
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Look for Cloud Certifications in 2014 The impact of the cloud on IT and business is unquestionable. Unfortunately, when it comes to hiring individuals with the correct skill-set or showcasing cloud proficiency to future employers, questions can arise in abundance. For the New Year we offer nine cloud certifications to look for in 2014. |
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Text Messages by Molecular CommunicationAlcohol has occasionally been the catalyst for communication, but now it can claim to be the medium for it. Read more to see how scientists have been testing out continuous communications of generic messages over a distance of several meters—by way of vodka. |
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Man Arrested in First Electric Car-Related Case of SiphoningCharges are reportedly going to be dropped in the case against a Georgia man accused of stealing four cents’ worth of electricity from a school parking lot. But the incident has set off a national discussion as electric car users realize there are very few laws that govern charging their vehicles. | 
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Lessons Learned from Twitter’s Success in JapanTwitter enjoys massive popularity in Japan, and this was evident from the recent tweets per second record set in Japan. Anuj Magazine examines some possible explanations for the significant rise of Twitter in Japan and the lessons we can learn from this. | 
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The Downside of Green Power: Eagle DeathsThe growth of wind farm deployments in the United States has been second only to gas-powered electrical plants in the past six years. Using alternative energy sources is a popular concept, but the growing use of wind farms has a downside—the killing of eagles and other wildlife. |
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Why the Best Programmers Are Lazy and Act DumbIt seems to defy all logic, but the best programmers have two usually undesirable traits: They’re lazy and dumb. That’s the point of a classic post by web developer and blogger Philipp Lenssen, and his ideas don’t stay controversial for long. Here's why those programmers actually do the best work. | 
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