Have You Become Complacent at Work?Complacency refers to a feeling of satisfaction with the way things are, accompanied by a lack of awareness of potential or actual problems or dangers. Complacency signifies a missing spark. You can’t simply make it go away. Instead, you have to replace it with something equally powerful.
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.
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.
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.
Christmas Light Show, Software StyleIn this holiday edition of TechWell's software news roundup, we present some of the most awe-inspiring and decadent Christmas light shows built by programmers all over the country. Get a cup of coffee, put on your headphones, and experience some dazzling light and music shows.
Software Testing: A Hunt for FragilitySoftware testers are hunters. At least, they should be. Their prey: fragility. Like some organizations and people, software can suffer from fragility, and it is the software tester's direct responsibility to sniff out fragility, call it by its name, and work to squeeze the life out of it.
Trouble Sleeping? Nighttime Device Use Could Be the CauseIf you find yourself tossing and turning late into the night, the culprit could be the smartphone or tablet charging on the nightstand beside you. Studies have shown that the blue wavelengths emitted by electronic devices may interfere with the brain’s natural rhythms.
Five Work Resolutions for 2014With the new year underway, many have set their resolutions. But, a New Year's resolution doesn't have to be just for your personal life. Read more to see five things to work on for your business life in 2014.
