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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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Maximize Your Efforts When Working RemotelyAlmost one fifth of the US workforce telecommutes at least one day a week. Remote workers can see increased productivity and improved satisfaction with their work-life balance, but there is still room to maximize the positive results that working remotely can offer. Read on to find out how. |
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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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Why Curiosity Makes for an Excellent Software TesterWhat makes for an excellent software tester? Even more important than what a tester knows is how a tester thinks. A consistent quality of the best software testers is a curious, inquisitive mind. Even if you think you've outgrown curiosity, there are ways you can get it back in your testing. | 
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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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Pricing as a Service: A New Trend to Watch in 2014As we get ready for 2014, early views into trend reports indicate a continued and stronger presence for cloud computing, including a newer manifestation—pricing as a service. The need to determine the right pricing for a product has forced organizations to bring in newer pricing strategies. | 
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