Thursday, December 1, 2011

How it works

How it works


Why Brainstorming Sucks—and How to Fix It

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 02:09 PM PST

Asking employees to dream up innovative ideas on demand never works. Here's a much easier way to get them to be creative. I hate brainstorming sessions. Brainstorming sessions not only feel forced, they can quickly become competitive as everyone tries to be the smartest guy or gal in the room. Plus, telling me to come up with five new ideas is like telling me to go to sleep—right now. If you're ...

AmtrakConnect: Internet Service on a Speeding Train

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 01:40 PM PST

How difficult is it to provide high quality Internet service on a speeding Amtrak train? It turns out that it is a fairly complex task which has been in the works since 2007, according to Lenetta McCampbell, Senior On-Board systems for the railroad. Her job is to develop technology solutions for passenger and business applications for locomotives and coaches, and that is exactly what she and her ...

How To Remove The Carrier IQ Rootkit

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 02:17 PM PST

Android developer Trevor Eckhart last week discovered a widespread rootkit, called Carrier IQ, that is often installed by carriers and seems capable of logging everything you do. Here's how it works and how you can get rid of it (if you're on Android). What Is Carrier IQ? Last week, 25-year old Eckhart discovered a hidden application on some mobile phones that had the ability to log a ...

The Fed as Savior: How the Latest Program Works

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 11:32 AM PST

Central banks, led by the U.S. Fed, are trying to make sure the cycle of borrowing and lending that keeps global markets moving remains unbroken.

Can Wages be Garnished Before a Court Date?

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 06:22 AM PST

It's a common misconception that creditors can't start garnishment until they go to court. Here's how the process really works. 

Q&A: central banks act to ease eurozone credit crisis

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 09:48 AM PST

Global central banks joined forces on Wednesday to launch co-ordinated action to ease a growing credit crisis among eurozone banks. Here's how it all works.

Secrets of paracetamol unlocked

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 02:04 PM PST

Scientists have uncovered the secret behind how the common painkiller paracetamol works, potentially paving the way for pain medication with less harmful side effects to be developed.

Analysis: How bad is it for the CSU football program?

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 01:45 PM PST

Rolling foremost through Paul Kowalczyk's mind is his football program, which has become a contradiction: a solid foundation mixed with disappointing results on the field

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