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Target Investigating Security Breach of 40 Million Card AccountsTarget is investigating a security breach where credit card and debit card information was stolen from millions of customers starting on Black Friday. The information was apparently stolen when customers swiped their cards at machines during checkout in stores. 40 million cards were compromised. | 
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Good Books for Software Developers to ReadAs a software developer, there is always much to learn, and reading is one good way to learn new things. Here, Steve Berczuk shares some of his favorite books that can benefit your software teams and your career. | 
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Building an Effective Mentoring ProgramWhen an effective mentoring program is implemented, the derived value is very high. Mentoring programs go a long way in building not just technical knowhow, but also great relationships and trust in the organization, creating a very positive workplace. Here are some tips on building a good program. | 
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Why Great Ideas Get RejectedYou just want to get your boss’s ear for an idea you think can help your department. But for many of us, the challenge is to distinguish between having an idea and selling the idea. Without proper planning and presentation, even the best ideas can be rejected. Here are some tips to sell your idea. | 
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US Cities as Niche Technology and Domain EpicentersWe are not new to studies that tout top ten lists—such as the top ten technology cities in the US. While these mostly focus on technology collectively, niche technologies and domains are also being tied to cities. Rajini Padmanaban takes a look at US cities as niche technology and domain epicenters. | 
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What's below the Surface of the Agile Design Iceberg An iceberg shape represents layers of design abstraction, with a “watermark” showing the demarcation between what is made visible to users (the tip of the iceberg) and what is kept undocumented and internal to the development team (underwater). Who should be involved with what's beneath the surface? |
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Don't Just Work Longer—Work SmarterPeople who work long hours assume they're also working hard—but that doesn't mean they're working smart. If you have a lot to do, you want to work smart—not just work a lot. How do you discover how much time spent working makes you the most productive? Run this experiment and gather some data. | 
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Will Google Glass Be a Success with Consumers?Ever since Google announced its foray into wearable computing with Google Glass, it has been getting a great deal of attention in technology circles. According to some reports, Glass is predicted to be “the next iPhone.” Will Glass live up to these high expectations with consumers? | 
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