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Hurricane Season 2014: Using Technology to Stay SafeLast year, the National Weather Service unveiled two new weather supercomputers designed to more accurately project storm intensity and structure. For the 2014 hurricane season, NOAA is rolling out a Potential Storm Surge Flooding map to show coastal areas where storm surge could occur. | 
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Chief Technology Officer—The Newest Seat at the Table?More companies are moving CTOs into leadership positions, as they realize that understanding technology is a crucial driver of business success. What is the difference between the CIO and CTO position, and why do companies need both more than ever? | 
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What We Gain from Knowledge Sharing Sharing knowledge educates both the student and the teacher. Discover ways to pass along your ideas and experiences that will benefit both you and your fellow software professionals. | 
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Debunking the Left-Brain/Right-Brain MythSupposedly, if you’re right-brained, you're more creative and artistic. If you’re left-brained, you’re more methodical and analytical. It turns out all this categorization is a myth. There's no evidence anyone uses one side of the brain more than the other or that either drives personality traits. | 
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Is the Era of Antivirus Software Over?Brian Dye, Symantec's senior vice president of information security, recently declared that "antivirus is dead." These remarks from Symantec, which invented commercial antivirus software, caused a stir in the security industry. Have we really come to the point where antivirus software is not needed? | 
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Can MIT's RoboWall Make a Small House or Apartment Seem Bigger?The MIT Media Lab’s Changing Places research group created a prototype of “The CityHome,” an ultra-efficient, responsive small home/apartment that is only 840 square feet and has hardware and software that lets you customize your living space to function like an area two or three times larger. |
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Why Procrastination Is Not Always a Bad ThingProcrastination is often treated as a bad thing, something to be overcome. But procrastination actually has several bright sides—like when you get to do something you enjoy or a task that's more (or almost as) important as the one you're putting off. It turns out procrastination can be productive. |
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Handle Audience Questions Effectively in Your Next PresentationOne of the biggest presentation fears many professionals have is being unable to answer questions from the audience. But with some practice beforehand, you may find that addressing questions is one of the most energizing parts of presenting. Read these tips to get yourself prepared for your Q&A. |
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