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RTO vs WFH: Which Path Leads to Higher Productivity?

Nancy Lee on Mar 27, 2024

Why return-to-office (RTO) mandates may backfire and drive away top talent, and lower productivity.

The Popular My Butt Hurts Meme Now Has A Full Line Of Easter Merchandise

J. Frank Wilson on Mar 27, 2024

If you think the "My Butt Hurts!" Easter joke is funny, you aren't alone. You can find everything from My Butt Hurts meme mugs and tote bags to wine glasses online.

Witnesses Describe “Earthquake” – Key Bridge Collapse Prompts Baltimore State of Emergency – VIDEO

Nancy Lee on Mar 26, 2024

Eyewitnesses recount the harrowing "earthquake" felt as the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in Baltimore after a cargo ship collision. Rescuers are still searching the Patapsco River using sonar and dive teams to locate vehicles that plunged into the water.

ATSC Moves to Add VVC Compression to 3.0 Standard, Enabling Future Broadcast Innovations

Wayne Karrfall on Mar 21, 2024

ATSC is evaluating Versatile Video Coding (VVC) which could enable 8K broadcasting and free up bandwidth for new services, aligning 3.0 with global developments and future-proofing the standard.

Mercedes-Benz To Use Humanoid Robots In A New Mixed Human/Robot Factory Workforce

J. Frank Wilson on Mar 20, 2024

Mercedes unveils plans to integrate humanoid robots into its factories. Partnering with Apptronik, the carmaker aims to deploy Apollo robots for physically demanding work, addressing labor shortages and automating repetitive tasks.

How Amazon’s 16 Leadership Principles Help Drive Innovation and Impact at Scale

Josh Amato on Mar 18, 2024 (Updated: Jul 29, 2024)

Amazon's Leadership Principles, which emphasize customer obsession, ownership, innovation, and responsibility, have enabled the company to grow and create lasting success by fostering an environment of experimentation, risk-taking, and continuous improvement.

Remembering Karaoke Inventor Shigeichi Negishi, Who Enabled Countless Bad Singers

Rebecca Mcswain on Mar 18, 2024

Shigeichi Negishi, the Japanese inventor who created the first karaoke machine in 1967, has died at age 100.

20 Funny Irish Toasts That Are Easy To Memorize

tracy collins on Mar 17, 2024 (Updated: Sep 15, 2024)

Here are some funny Irish toasts that are easy to memorize. Many of these Irish drinking toasts will work both on St. Patrick's Day or on a formal occasion, like an Irish wedding.

20 Funny St. Patrick’s Day Jokes That Are Also Kid Appropriate

Nancy Lee on Mar 17, 2024

If Irish Jokes are too politically incorrect for you, then these funny St. Patrick's Day jokes should make you laugh without feeling offended.

30 Dirty Irish Pick Up Lines That Will Probably Get You Slapped

tracy collins on Mar 16, 2024

If you're Irish and you love bad pick up lines, then you'll love this article. Use this list of dirty Irish pick up lines at your own risk!

15 Essential Songs For Your St. Patrick’s Day Playlist

tracy collins on Mar 16, 2024

This St. Patrick's Day Playlist contains a diverse mix of new tracks, Irish and Celtic classics, covers, and some novelty throwbacks.

Open-Source vs. Commercial LLMs: Which Path Should Your Organization Take?

Teddy Hunt on Mar 14, 2024

A new survey of 150 executives reveals the top use cases, challenges, and paths forward for enterprises seeking to adopt large language models (LLMs). While LLMs enable powerful new capabilities, customization complexity and cost remain key hurdles. The results show high interest in both open-source and commercial LLMs that allow greater control and lower costs compared to commercial offerings.